ADMISSION POLICY: RULES AND REGULATIONS

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1. Admission to various classes in GC University Lahore is granted in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the University. Applications for admission will be accepted according to the schedule notified and no Application Form will be accepted after the last date to be notified, except with the special permission of the Vice Chancellor. After the completion of all the necessary stages of admission, the list of successful candidates will be displayed on the University Notice Board. The admission of the students, who fail to pay all their dues by the due date, will be cancelled.

2. Old students of the University, who were found guilty of misconduct or indiscipline and were consequently punished or fined, will not be considered for admission.

3. The applications of the students who are found to have an unbecoming character and conduct will be rejected. No appeal can be filed against the rejection.

4. After the admission of a candidate, if it comes to the knowledge of the University Authorities at any stage, that the documents submitted by the candidate for admission carry a misstatement or are fake, or there is a clerical error in these documents, which may affect his/her merit, his/her admission will be cancelled.

5. Candidates for admission on Sports and Special Category Basis are requested to submit a separate Sports Form (Pink Colour)/Special Category Form (Yellow Colour) along with the General Admission Form separately for each Game/ Activity/Category in which they wish to apply. They must write the words, “Sports Basis/Special Category Basis” in red ink on the top of the Admission Form.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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I.      Admission will be strictly on merit which shall be determined on the basis of overall marks and interview.

II.      The applicant (Male/Female) must have passed his/her Intermediate Examination 2007/First Annual 2008, obtaining a minimum of 50% marks

 

OR

 

A-level/12 Grade or equivalent examination having obtained at least B-Grade   or   equivalent.

III.      The candidates for admission to BA/BSc classes will be interviewed on the dates notified, and the candidates who remain absent will have no claim to admission, irrespective of the marks they have obtained in the Intermediate Examination.

IV.      The maximum age limit for a candidate seeking admission to BA/BSc classes is twenty-two (22) years.

V.      Students interested in opting for Statistics as their major subject must have studied Mathematics in Intermediate.

VI.      Candidates who select English Literature as their major subject have to appear in an English Proficiency Test. If they fail to score the required marks, they have to select some other subject as their major, on the condition that they do not fall short of the merit.

VII.      For BSc (Hons.) in Physics and Computer Science, the candidate must have passed his/her Intermediate Examination with Mathematics from any Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education securing at least 50% marks.

VIII.      Diploma holders DAE/ I.Com/D.Com are not eligible to apply for admission to BA/BSc 4-Year (Hons.) Programme.

 

ADMISSION ON SPECIAL CATEGORY BASIS

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1. A-level Equivalent

2. Co-curricular Activities

3. Disability

4. Foreign Nationals

5. Overseas Pakistani

6. Other Provinces ft Areas

7. Non Subsidized Category

8. Sports

 

General Admission Rules of Special Categories

 

1.         A-level / Equivalent

 

For admission on the basis of A-Level/Equivalent, Admission Forms can be obtained from United Bank Limited (UBL), GCU Branch, Lahore. The students who seek admission on the basis of A-Level should also attach their result with the Application Form. They will also have to submit an equivalence certificate. They must have passed their A-Level Examination in at least 3 subjects. They will be given admission on the basis of their performance in A- Level/Equivalent Examination and the merit of such candidates is determined amongst themselves after converting their grades of A-Level/Equivalent according to the following formula:

 

A=75 Marks             B=63 Marks

C= 53 Marks            D=40 Marks

E = 33 Marks

 

2.         CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

 

1. Drama

2. English Debate

3. Urdu Debate

4. Punjabi Debate

5. Qirat/ Naat

6. Music

 

• The candidates seeking admission on the basis of outstanding performance in co-curricular activities are required to submit a “CATEGORY FORM” along with the usual admission form. A candidate applying on co-curricular basis will not be considered on Open Merit if S/he has not submitted a separate application form for Open Merit.

• Attested copies of the co-curricular certificates must be attached with the form. No co- curricular certificate will be accepted after the due date of submission of admission form.

• The candidates will have to appear for the trials of the co-curricular activities according to the programme given by the Chairman Societies Board.

• The candidates recommended by the Societies Board will be called for interview on the scheduled dates. The candidates who remain absent or fail in his/her interview will have no claim for admission.

• Students selected for admission on co-curricular basis will be assigned to Science and Arts Groups by the Admission Committee at the time of interview on the basis of the candidate’s ability and aptitude. The decision of the Admission Committee will be final.

 

DISABILITY

 

Some seats are reserved for special applicants. Such applicants should attach a “Disability Certificate” obtained from the District Disability Board, to the Admission Form.

 

FOREIGN NATIONAL

• 10 seats are reserved for Foreign National candidates seeking admission to the University.

• In addition, 03 seats are reserved for students from Bangladesh

Admission Requirements  

1. Foreign Students seeking admission in GC University Lahore has to apply for admission directly to the University and get the letter of confirmation of admission The Remainder of the procedure is as follows:

• GC University Lahore will send a copy of admission letter to HEC

• The HEC will conform and endorse admission after clearance from the Ministry of Interior.

2. The Student approaches the Pakistani Mission abroad for the vias and submits the following documents:

• Application From (Student Visa Form)

• Photocopy of passport

• Photograph

• Educational Documents

• Admission letter of University

3. The Pakistani mission abroad forwards all the documents to ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad for further processing.

4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad forwards all documents to ministry of Interior for security clearance.

• Copy to Ministry of Education/Health

• Copy to HEC

5. Ministry of Interior as per policy to complete all process within 4 weeks sends visa advice to Mission Concerned.

• Copy to HEC

• Copy to Ministry of Foreign Affairs

6. HEC send information of Visa advised by email to:

• GC University Lahore

• Ministry of Education/Health

    7.  Visa to be issued for duration of studies to be renewed annually inclusive of security clearance.

 

NON SUBSIDIZED CATEGORY

 

In addition to the seats for admission on merit, GC University, Lahore has allocated 47 seats for Non Subsidized Basis for the session 2008-2012 in the following groups:

 

ELIGIBILITY

 

• Applicants must have obtained at Least 50% marks in Intermediate or equivalent.

• Only those candidates will be eligible for admission in Non Subsidized Category who passed their Intermediate Examination in 2007/First Annual 2008.

• The admission will be made on merit which will be determined from amongst the applicants for seats for Non-Subsidised Category.

• The Candidate should not be above 22 years of age on the last date of the submission of admission form.

• The candidate at the time of Admission shall have to pay Rs.110,000/- in addition to the regular dues for entire programme.

 

OVERSEAS PAKISTANI

 

In addition to the seats for admission to BA/BSc (Hons.) on merit, some seats have been earmarked for “Overseas Pakistani Children” for the session 2008-2012.

 

• The candidate should write “Overseas Pakistani” in legible writing, on the top right corner of the Admission Form.

• General conditions for admission against the seats reserved for Overseas Pakistani Children shall be the same as for the candidates applying for admission to BA/BSc (Hons.) in the University on Open Merit.

• They should have passed their Intermediate Examination in 2007/First Annual 2008 securing at least 50% marks.

• Their parents must be Pakistanis working/engaged in a business in a foreign country.

• In case a candidate’s parent is employed in a foreign country, he/she should submit a certificate to that effect from the employer. In case a candidate’s parent is engaged in business in a foreign country, he/she should produce proof of his/her business/office, along with the Admission Form.

• The candidates applying on this basis shall apply for admission directly to the University along with the other candidates. The candidates who have passed the Intermediate Examination from any Intermediate Board in Pakistan are eligible.

• Four attested recent photographs should be attached to the Application Form along with the following documents:

1. Four attested copies of Intermediate Result Card and one attested copy of Matriculation Result Card.

2. An attested copy of Character Certificate from the institution last attended.

3. The proof of candidate’s parent’s employment or business in a foreign country.

• Application form complete in alt respects shall be submitted at the same Branch of the United Bank limited from where it has been obtained.

• The list of the eligible candidates for interview will be displayed on the University Notice Board on the specified date.

• The Candidates at the time of admission shall have to pay Rs. 110,000/= in addition to regular dues for the entire programme.

 

Provinces other than the Punjab

 

Three seats are reserved for the candidates from each province/area; one seat for each Faculty i.e. Faculty of Science & Technology, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences & Faculty of Languages, Islamic & Oriental Learning.

 

Province /Area	Class	No. of Seats
Sindh	B.A./B.Sc. (Hons)	3
Balochistan	B.A./B.Sc. (Hons)	3
N.W.F.P	B.A./B.Sc. (Hons)	3
Azad Kashmir	B.A./B.Sc. (Hons)	3
Northern Area	B.A./B.Sc. (Hons)	3
Total		15

 

Selection of candidates for B.A/B.Sc (Hons.) will be made by the respective province and areas and the names of the selected candidates shall be sent to the Registrar Office by 31st August, 2008.

 

SPORTS

 

1. The candidates seeking admission on the basis of outstanding performance in sports are required to submit a “SPORTS FORM” along with the usual admission form. A candidate applying on Sports Basis will not be considered on Open Merit if S/he has not submitted a separate application form for Open Merit.

2. Attested copies of the sports certificates must be attached with the form. No sports certificate will be accepted after the due date of submission of admission form.

3. The candidates will have to appear for the trials of the sports according to the programme given by the Sports Office.

4. The candidates recommended by the Sports Board will be called for interview on the scheduled dates. The candidates who remain absent or fail in his/her interview will have no claim for admission.

5. Students selected for admission on sports basis will be assigned to Science and Arts Groups by the Admission Committee at the time of interview on the basis of the candidate’s ability and aptitude. The decision of the Admission Committee will be final.

6. Candidates seeking admission on the basis of Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball and Volleyball will be granted admission only in Arts Group.

 

Sports For Boys

 

Athletics	Badminton	Basketball	Boxing
Cricket	Football	Gymnastics	Rowing
Handball	Hockey	Lawn Tennis	Weight Lifting
Squash	Swimming	Table Tennis	Volley ball

 

Sports For Girls

 

Athletics

Badminton

Table Tennis

Lawn Tennis

 

Fees & Finance

 

PAYMENTS OF FEE AND OTHER DUES

 

1. All dues, including Examination Fee, once paid are not refundable.

2. The University Fees, Funds and other Dues must be paid on the dates notified by the University.

3. Dues will not be deposited in the Bank on the 1st and 2nd working day of every month due to payment to University staff. 

4. Payment of dues should be made directly in the Bank through Bank Challan in cash only; draft, pay order, traveller's cheques, etc., are not acceptable.

5. The student entitled to Tuition Fee Concession on the basis of teacher’s son (BS: 1 to BS: 15), sister, brother Fee Concession (if elder brother/sister is studying at GCU) and Hafiz-e-Quran should submit their Tuition Fee Concession Forms (available at the Fee Section of the Treasurer’s Office) complete in all respects, to the Fee Section within due date notified by the University (only for BA/BSc Hons. Programme).

6. If a Challan is lost by the student, he/she will have to pay a fine of Rs. 50 for duplicate Challan Form.

7. If a student fails to pay his/her dues by the specified date, he/she will pay a fine of Rs. 50/- per day up to one week after the due date.

8. In case he/she fails to pay the dues even one week after the due date for payment of dues along with the fine, his/her name will be struck off  the University rolls. If he/she is granted restoration of admission, he/she will have to deposit Rs.500/- as Restoration Fee.

9. For restoration of admission he/she will submit the application within due date (mentioned in the struck off notification). No application will be entertained after the expiry of this date.

10. According to GCU Rules, the Library Security is refundable within 2 years after the end of the academic session, after which the refund shall not be admissible. Refund shall only be admissible after all University dues have been paid.

11. Immediately after admission, students will be required to pay the following dues.

FEE CONCESSION

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1. The Vice Chancellor has the authority to grant Fee Concession to a specific number of deserving students.

2. Applications for Fee Concession will have to be submitted by the students on the prescribed Form, after their admission, to the University Treasurer’s Office. These Forms will be available from the University Treasurer’s Office. Signature of the student's father or guardian on the Form is essential. Fee Concession will be given on the basis of good character, regular attendance and satisfactory performance in academics. The Fee Concession will be withdrawn in case of immoral behaviour, irregularity and unsatisfactory performance. The students getting Fee Concession can also be assigned some duty in the University and its Hostels.

Scholarships

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Specified scholarships of the Government, the University and Local Bodies will also be available to students. Deserving Muslim students will be able to get stipends from the Provincial Zakat Fund during the on-going year. Interested students should get an Eligibility Certificate from the Zakat Committee of their area, and submit the application to the Zakat and Usher Committee Office after getting it attested by the Vice Chancellor.

 

Fee Structure

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BSc (Hons.) Session 2008-2012