Vice Chancellor's Message
I
welcome you to the intellectually stimulating collegiality of the
Government College University Lahore, the oldest seat of learning in the
Indo-Pak Subcontinent. This premier institution is committed to provide
conducive environment so that students may learn, acquire skills and
enhance their capabilities to equip them to pursue higher studies. In
this rapidly changing global world the Government College University
Lahore, is committed to the highest standards of teaching and research
across the broad range of disciplines offered at all the levels. We
pride ourselves on the personal attention that is given to our students.
Our aim is to foster an environment in which the spirit and skill of the
creative student will thrive and flourish.
Our motto “Courage to Know” represents the guiding principle of the
student community. It develops the courage among the students to realize
their potential for exploring new fields of learning and areas of
research.
The Government College University Lahore has been ranked second by
Higher Education Commission, Pakistan in research and quality assurance
of its academic endeavours. Each year our students attain top positions
in the disciplines of Pre-engineering, Pre-Medical, Arts and Humanities.
We at GCU Lahore are very cautious about the welfare of our students.
The students have easy access to facilities and services which enable
them to receive quality education by well - trained faculty members.
Students are expected to maintain high standards of discipline in order
to fully utilize the resources available to them. The staff members pay
special attention to assist students to meet national and individual
goals in all spheres of life. GCU is also committed to train its
students by inculcating in them the qualities of confidence, dedication
and intellectual honesty for becoming an asset for the country and
society.
At the same time the students will be provided opportunities to take
part in extracurricular activities by becoming members of various
societies and clubs which will surely grind and polish the personality
of an individual and prepare them to meet the future challenges. GCU is
proud of its dynamic and socially active academic and learning
environment which has always been appreciated by all sectors of the
society. I am hoping that you have a memorable stay in this prestigious
institution while getting rich experience both in academic and
extracurricular activities.
Prof.
Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman
Vice Chancellor
ADMISSION
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General
Admission Regulations
I.
Admission is granted strictly on merit.
II.
Admissions are made in accordance with the Rules
and Regulations as well as the general Policy and Procedures of
the University.
III. University Authorities can reject candidate's
application for admission on the ground of unbecoming character
or conduct.
IV.
University Authorities have the right to cancel
the admission or refuse migration to a candidate, at any stage,
after the admission or migration, when it comes to their
knowledge that the documents presented by him are fake or there
is a misstatement or an error in the documents which may effect
his merit.
Entrance Requirements
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Only those candidates who have passed their Secondary School
Certificate (SSC) Examination in the 2nd Annual 2011 and 1st
Annual 2012 with at least 60% marks will be eligible to
apply for admission.
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Applicants who have passed SSC (Tech) shall not be eligible
for admission.
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The candidates must not be above 18 years of age on the last
date of the receipt of applications.
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Only eligible candidates will be called for interview on dates
mentioned in the list of the candidates eligible for admission.
Note
Please Read the Rules and Regulations Carefully Before
Submitting the Admission Form
Admission Procedures
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Admission Forms shall be submitted to the
authorized bank from where the Admission Forms have been
obtained within the prescribed period of time, notified by the
University. No Admission Form shall be accepted after the expiry
of the last date for submission of Admission Forms except with
the special permission of the Vice Chancellor.
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The candidates seeking admission on
Sports/Co-curricular Activities/Special Categories basis shall
submit a Sports Form/Co-curricular Activities Form/ Special
Categories Form, as the case may be, along with the general
Application Form to the authorized bank. All Forms are attached
with the prospectus. The list of the candidates eligible for
interview will be displayed on the University Notice Board.
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The candidate has to bring his father/guardian at
the time of interview. The candidate, who remains absent from
the interview will forfeit his right to admission, however, with
the permission of the Vice Chancellor, he may be allowed to
appear for interview provided he proves that due to unavoidable
circumstances he could not appear in the interview, and provided
if there is a seat available.
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The candidates who remain absent or fail in the
Interview will not be eligible for admission.
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After the completion of all formalities
pertaining to admission, the list of the selected candidates
shall be displayed on the University Notice Board and GCU
website
http://www.gcu.edu.pk as well.
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The candidates who fail to deposit their dues
within due date will forfeit their right to admission.
Reserved
Seats
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Sports/Co-curricular and Special Category
certificates will not be accepted after the last date for the
submission of the Admission Form.
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The candidates for admission on
Sports/Co-curricular and Special Category basis shall have to
take part in trials/tests of their respective
Sports/Co-curricular Activities as per schedule of trials and
tests.
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The students applying for admission on the basis
of Sports and Co-curricular Activities shall have to submit
along with the Admission Form an affidavit to the effect that
they shall take part in Sports Events/Co-curricular Activities
on behalf of the University. They will also have to practice
regularly at the University, otherwise their admission will be
cancelled.
Sports
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Sportsmen
are admitted to GCU on the basis of performance in sports.
Admission on sports basis in team games (Football, Cricket and
Hockey) will only be offered to the candidates in the subjects
of General Science, Arts and Commerce Group. The candidates
applying for Science subjects may be considered for the
individual games:
List of
Individual/Team Games
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Individual |
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Athletics |
Table
Tennis |
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Badminton |
Tennis |
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Boxing |
Weightlifting |
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Bodybuilding |
Wrestling |
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Cycling |
Squash |
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Gymnastics |
Swimming |
|
Rowing |
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|
Team |
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Basketball |
Handball |
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Cricket |
Hockey |
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Football |
Volleyball |
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The candidates seeking admission to FA/FSc/lCom on the basis
of outstanding performance in sports are required to submit
a “Sports Form” along with the Admission Form. Candidate
applying on Sports Basis will not be considered on Open
Merit if he has not submitted a separate Application Form
meant for Open Merit.
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Attested copies of sports certificates must be attached with
the form. No sports certificate will be accepted after the
due date for submission of the Admission Form.
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The candidates desirous for admission on sports basis, will
not be allowed to represent, or play for, or seek employment
in any Government! Semi- Government or Private Institution /
Club, such as WAPDA, Pakistan Railways, Police, etc.
However, at the district, provincial or national level they
may be allowed to participate, subject to the permission
from Director Sports. An affidavit shall have to be attached
to this effect by the candidate along with application for
admission. Those who violate these regulations will be
expelled from the University.
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Result awaiting candidates of 0’ Level / Equivalent/SSC with
RL (Result Later on) may be granted provisional admission on
sports basis; however the candidates have to appear in
sports trials. Their admissions will be confirmed after
submission of requisite results and equivalent certificate
issued by Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC),
Islamabad.
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Candidates have to appear for trials according to the
schedule issued by the sports office. The candidates
recommended by the Sports Board will be called for interview
on the scheduled dates. Selection of the Sports Board or
Committee is not challengeable in any court. The candidates
who remain absent or fail in trials! interview shall have no
claim to admission.
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The Vice Chancellor of GC University, Lahore has the
authority to relax age limit by one year subject to the
provision rules governing the Board of Intermediate and
Secondary Education Lahore.
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On recommendations of the Director Sports, the Vice
Chancellor may award scholarship/grant full dues
concession/fee concession on account of outstanding
performance in sports.
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Sportsmen are required to actively participate in sports
activity and follow the rules and regulations of the
University strictly. In case of indiscipline or violation,
they shall be expelled from the University. Sportsmen
participating in sports are entitled to duty leaves; the
Directorate of Sports shall forward such application to
Director Intermediate Studies well before the scheduled date
for the relevant sports event(s).
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On recommendation of the Director Sports, sportsmen
participating in sports events can be given relaxation
attendance / examinations by the Vice Chancellor.
Non-participant sportsmen or in case of no sports activity,
sportsmen are bound to attend regular classes/examinations
accordingly.
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The Sports Board is authorized to make specific changes in
number of seats for each sport/game within the total number
of allocated seats.
Co-curricular Activities
Following is
the list of Co-curricular Activities for admission to FA/FSc:
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a.
Drama |
b.
English Debate |
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c.
Urdu Debate |
d.
Punjabi Debate |
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e.
Qirat/ Naat |
f.
Rovers (Scouting) |
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g.
Music |
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Special Categories
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1. Azad Jammu
& Kashmir and Northern Areas
2. Disability
3. FATA
4. Fine Arts
5. Foreign
Students
6.
Hafiz-e-Quran
7. Kinship
8. O'Level/Equivalent
9. Overseas
Pakistanis
10.Provinces
other than Punjab
11.Minorities
12.Migration
1. Azad
Jammu & Kashmir and Northern Areas
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The candidates from Azad Jammu & Kashmir and
Northern Areas shall submit their Admission Forms against the
reserved seats through the DCO of the concerned
District/Secretary Nomination Board, Azad Kashmir, Muzaffarabad/
Secretary Nomination Board, Northern Areas as the case may be.
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Applications of only those candidates will be
entertained, who have passed their SSC Examinations from a
school situated in the respective area.
2.
Disability
The disabled
candidates shall attach with their Admission Forms the
"Disability Certificate" obtained from District Disability Board
or the District Assessing Board. The candidate must write
"Special Candidate” in the space provided at the top (right
corner) of the Admission Forms.
3. FATA
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The
candidates from FATA have to route their applications through
States and FR Division, Islamabad within due date.
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Only
those candidates who have passed their SSC Examinations from a
school situated in FATA shall be eligible to apply against these
seats.
4. Fine
Arts
The
candidates applying for reserved seats for Fine Arts must
fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
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Minimum requirement for admission to Fine Arts
subject is 45% marks in SSC Examinations.
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Admission test based on drawing ability is
compulsory. The students admitted on open merit cannot opt for
Fine Arts without taking the test.
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The students selected thus shall have to take the
subject combination with Fine Arts as are offered by the
University.
5. Foreign
Students
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The candidates from foreign countries have to
route their application for admission through the Federal
Ministry of Education, Islamabad, Pakistan, within due date.
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The candidate shall have to pay dues in US
Dollars. The Admission Forms directly submitted to the
University’s Admission Office shall not be considered.
6.
Hafiz-e-Quran
The
candidates applying for admission on basis of Hafiz-e-Quran have
to:
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Submit a certificate from a registered Madrassa
from where he has completed his Hifz-e-Quran.
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Pass the oral test to be given to him before
admission.
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20 marks will be added to the marks obtained by
him in the SSC Examination to determine his merit for admission.
7. Kinship
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Seats shall be reserved for the candidates whose
close relatives are at the time of admission studying in the
University or have been the students of this institution. The
allocation of seats for different groups shall be determined by
the Admission Committee.
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Kinship list
would include only the following:
Parents, Grandparents (both paternal and
maternal), Real brothers and sisters.
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Each candidate shall have to produce
documentary evidence to this effect.
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Admission on kinship basis will be according to the
following procedure:
a) Marks will be awarded to the candidates
according to the following formula for admission on kinship
basis:
|
Relation |
Marks |
Relation |
Marks |
|
Grand
Father |
5 |
Father |
5 |
|
Grand
Mother |
5 |
Mother |
5 |
|
Brother |
3 |
Sister |
3 |
b) The marks
obtained in the SSC Examinations will be converted into decimals
and the merit will be determined by adding to these, the marks
awarded on kinship basis (Maximum 10) and marks obtained by the
candidate in the interview. For example, a candidate who has
obtained 693 marks in SSC and is awarded 5 marks in interview
(out of 10) and 8 marks for kinship (out of 10), will make the
final merit as follows:
69.3 + 5 + 8
= 82.3
8. O'Level/Equivalent
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Those who
have passed O-Level/ equivalent not from a Board of Intermediate
and Secondary Education in Pakistan will be given admission on
the basis of their performance in O Level/ equivalent
examination and the merit of such candidates will be determined
amongst themselves after converting their grades of O’Level/equivalent
according to the following formula:
Conversion
Formula of O’ Level / equivalent grades
A*=
90 marks
A = 85 marks
B =
95 marks
C = 65 marks
D =
55 marks
E = 45 marks
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According to "IBCC Ruls for Equating Qualifications and
Marks" only those candidates will be eligible for
admission who have passed the following subjects in addition
to any other three subjects.
1. English 2.
Pak Studies 3. Islamiyat 4. Urdu 5. Mathematics
Marks will be
calculated for 8 subjects, including English, Pak Studies,
Islamiyat, Urdu and Mathematics.
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Admission on the basis of O-Level / equivalent will be made
provisionally after the declaration of the result of those
candidates who have passed O Level/ equivalent examination in
the years of admission. Separate advertisement will appear in
the National News Papers inviting application forms from such
candidates. They shall not submit application forms along with
the other candidates applying on the basis of their Board's
Matriculation results.
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The
admission on O’Level/equivalent basis will be confirmed after
the Submission of Equivalence Certificate obtained from the
office of: “Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC)”. for
details visit:
www.ibbc.edu.pk.
9.
Overseas Pakistanis
In addition
to the seats for admission to the First Year (Intermediate) on
merit, a quota of seats is reserved for the Pakistani
Expatriates or sons of parents working in a foreign country. The
allocation of seats in different groups i.e. medical or
non-medical will be made by the Admission Committee.
General
conditions for admission to the seats reserved for Pakistani
Expatriates or sons of parents working in a foreign country
shall be the same as laid down for the candidates applying for
admission to class XI in this institution on open merit. They
must however fulfill the following conditions.
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They should have obtained at least 60% marks in
SSC Examination.
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The admission will be granted on merit as
determined amongst the applicants applying on the Overseas
Pakistanis reserved seats.
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The parents of candidates must be Pakistani
Expatriates or their parents must be Pakistanis working/engaged
in business in a foreign country. In case, a candidate's parents
are employed abroad, he shall have to submit a certificate to
that effect from the employer.
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In case, a candidate's parents are engaged in
business in a foreign country, he shall have to produce a proof
of his parent's business/office as well as resident status
attached with the Admission Form.
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The applicant has to attach the following with
the application form:
a. Four duly
attested recent photographs
b. Four
attested photocopies of the SSC
c. One
attested photocopy of Character Certificate from the institution
last attended
d. The proof
of employment along with the residential status that the parent
of a candidate is employed in a foreign country
e. In case,
the parent of a candidate is engaged in a business along with
the residential status
f. One
attested photocopy of father's National identity card (CNIC)
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The
candidate shall have to pay dues in US Dollars equivalent to Rs.
110,000/- (one hundred and ten thousand only) at the time of
admission in addition to usual dues for classes XI and XII.
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In case,
an applicant does not deposit the said dues by the due date
mentioned in the admission notification, he will forfeit his
right of admission
10. Provinces
other than Punjab
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The
candidates from the provinces other than Punjab have to route
their complete Admission Forms for the reserved seats to the
University Admission Office through the concerned Provincial
Government along with domicile certificate within due date.
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Only
those candidates who have passed their SSC Examinations from a
school situated in the concerned province shall be eligible to
apply for these seats.
11. Minorities
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One percent
quota of the total seats is reserved for minorities with the
condition that the applicants fulfill the minimum criteria for
admission, set for others.
12.
Migration
Migration to
the GCU will only be allowed on the fulfillment of the following
conditions:
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Transfer
of residence of parents.
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The
candidate's marks should not be below the University open merit.
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The
candidates who have passed their SSC Examination in 2nd Annual 2012 are not eligible to apply for
migration to GC University Lahore.
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The
students from the local colleges are not eligible to seek
migration to GC University Lahore.
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The
students migrating from other cities will not be eligible for
hostel accommodation.
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At the
time of migration, full University dues are to be paid by the
migrating students.
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Subject
combination (set) can only be selected from the sets given in
the prospectus. In case, a student selects subjects different
than the given subject combination (set) he shall have to change
these subjects in accordance with the given sets.
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A student
who wishes to study English Literature will be required to
qualify a written test to prove his ability at the beginning of
the Academic Session. In case of failure in the test, the
student will have to select another subject. In this connection,
he will be required to fill in a declaration form and submit it
along with the Admission Form.
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Pakistani students will have to study the same syllabus for Urdu
compulsory whether they come from English medium or Urdu medium
school.
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The
students who wish to attempt a paper in English version in the
Board's Examination, they have to do all papers in English
including Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies.
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Conversion
of admission from one group to another group is allowed on merit
subject to the availability of seat in that group.
Compulsory
Subjects
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Urdu
(Foreign students can study Easy Urdu or Pakistan Culture as
an alternate subject).
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English
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Pakistan Studies and Islamiyat (Non-Muslim students can
take Civics in place of Islamiyat)
Note
a.
Foreign students who have passed SSC Examinations from a Board
of Secondary Education in Pakistan will have to study Urdu
compulsory.
b.
Only those students who have passed their SSC or equivalent
examination from a foreign country will be allowed to study Easy
Urdu or Pakistan Culture.
Courses of Study
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Group |
Set No.
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Elective Subjects
|
|
Subject-1 |
Subject-2 |
Subject-3 |
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Pre-Medical |
PM |
Biology |
Chemistry |
Physics |
|
Pre-Engineering |
PE |
Mathematics |
Chemistry |
Physics |
|
Computer Science |
CS-1 |
Computer Science |
Mathematics |
Physics |
|
General Science |
GS |
Economics |
Statistics |
Mathematics |
|
ICom (Commerce Group) |
IC-1 |
Courses of Study for ICOM (See Page 30) |
|
Arts (Humanities) |
H-1 |
Mathematics |
Statistics |
One of the Languages* |
|
H-2 |
Mathematics |
Economics |
One of the Languages* |
|
H-3 |
Mathematics |
Economics |
Fine-Arts ** |
|
H-5 |
History |
Civics |
Fine-Arts ** |
|
H-7 |
Statistics |
Economics |
Civics |
|
H-8 |
Philosophy |
Psychology |
Statistics |
|
H-9 |
History |
Civics |
Health & Physical Education |
|
H-10 |
Civics |
Geography |
History |
|
H-11 |
Islamiyat |
Education |
One of the Languages* |
*
Language offered:
Arabic,
English,
French,
Persian, Punjabi,
Urdu.
** Admission to Fine Arts possible on the basis of entry test
offered by the department, the students are advised to contact
the Department of Fine Arts.
ICom
(Commerce Group)
The following subjects are to be taught in the Academic Year
2012-2013:
|
ICom Part I |
ICom Part II |
|
Urdu |
Urdu |
|
English |
English |
|
Islamic Studies |
Pakistan Studies |
|
Principles of Accounting |
Principles of Accounting |
|
Principles of Economics |
Commercial Geography |
|
Principles of Commerce |
Banking |
|
Business Mathematics |
Business Statistics |
Note:
Change of Subjects
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The
set/group of subjects once selected in accordance with the
given sets can only be changed within a specified period of
time as notified by the University.
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The
dates for change of subjects shall be notified after the
University admissions have been finalized. Change of
subjects shall not be allowed after the expiry of the
notified period.
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The
choice of subjects should be in accordance with the given
sets.
Scholarship
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Specified scholarships of University, Government and
Local Bodies will be available to the University students. The deserving
Muslim students will be granted stipends from Provincial Bait-ul-Mal.
The interested students should get an eligibility certificate from the
Local Zakat Committee of the Area and submit the application to the
Punjab Bait-ul-Mal Office after getting it attested by the Registrar's
Office.
The Endowment Fund
Golden Scholarships
The Golden Scholarships are donated by following
individuals and organizations:
|
Donors of Golden Scholarship |
Numbers |
|
Lahore Chamber of Commerce
& Industries |
2 |
|
Iqbal Z. Ahmad |
2 |
|
Zohra & Z.Z. Ahmed |
4 |
|
Saeed UI Hassan |
1 |
|
Sardar Begum & Sheikh
Ghulam Muhammad |
1 |
|
Bank Al Habib Limited |
2 |
|
Allied Bank of Pakistan |
2 |
|
lnfaq Foundation |
1 |
|
Syed Amiad Ali |
1 |
|
Alhajan Iqbal Begum And
Alhaj Meraj Din Memorial |
1 |
|
Dr. Farouq Ahmed |
1 |
|
Infaq Foundation [only for
a PhD student of Science & Technology] |
1 |
Silver Scholarships
The Silver Scholarships are donated by following
individuals and organizations:
|
Donors of Silver Scholarship |
Numbers |
|
Khawar M. Butt |
2 |
|
Zohra
and Z. Z. Ahmed Foundation |
1 |
|
Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industries |
1 |
|
Mian
Misbah Ur Rehman |
2 |
|
Mian
Muhammad Ashraf |
1 |
|
Ashar
Nazir |
1 |
|
Altaf
Khan |
2 |
|
Nadeem Nonari |
1 |
|
Dr.
Khalid Aftab |
1 |
|
GCU
Welfare Society |
3 |
|
Hamza
Sufi |
1 |
|
Sikandar M. Khan |
1 |
|
Begum
& Habib Ullah Oberoi |
1 |
|
Maulana Azad |
1 |
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To maintain discipline and order in the University, there
is a proctorial Board comprising of Chief Proctor, Secretary Proctorial
Board and staff members. Every staff member is a proctor and, therefore,
can check any student in the University premises. Cases of violations of
University discipline are reported to the Chief Proctor, who immediately
takes appropriate action. Fines imposed by the Chief Proctor or the
Proctorial Board shall not be remitted or reduced. A proctor shall
ensure that students:
a. display University Identity Card
b. do not wear T-Shirts, Jeans and Joggers.
c. must dress up in the University Uniform.
d. should not disturb the academic atmosphere.
e. do not misuse camera mobile phone or any such device.
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Annual
Events are usually held in the following month:
|
Events
|
Month
|
|
Annual Sports |
February |
|
International
Drama Festival |
February |
|
All Pakistan
Parliamentary Debates |
April |
|
Allama Iqbal
Declamation Contest |
November |
|
Annual
Convocation |
November |
|
Annual Play |
December |
Discipline at GCU Lahore
Prohibited Activities
Students are advised not to encourage outsiders
to visit them in or immediately outside the University premises
or indulge in anti-social activities. It will be deemed as
serious, punishable offence.
Instigating agitation, violence and
holding demonstrations inside or outside the campus are
considered breach of discipline.
NO SMOKING
Smoking within the University premises is
strictly prohibited; those who violate this rule will be liable
to punishment. Any staff member can check a University student
within the premises of the University and forward the case to
the Chief Proctor for appropriate action.
NO MOBILE PHONES
The use of camera mobile phone or any such device
is strictly prohibited in classrooms/seminar rooms/libraries/auditorium/caféterias. Those who violate the rules
shall be penalized. These devices will be confiscated by the
University.
NO ARMS
No University student is allowed to possess arms
of any kind, even if he has an arms licence. Those who violate
this rule will be punished according to law.
Mosque
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In order to facilitate Islamic Teaching an the observance of the
five obligatory prayers. There is a mosque situated on the University
campus. In the mosque there are facilities for daily as well as for
Friday prayers.
Attestation/Issuance of
Certificates
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The students are advised to contact Deputy Controller of
Examinations Conduct/General in Controller’s Office in connection with
the attestation/issuance of the following certificates:
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Admission Form for Medical Universities/Colleges
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Admission Form for Engineering
Universities/Colleges
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Form for Recruitment in Armed Forces/Police etc.
-
Form for Admission Abroad
-
Expectancy Certificate for Armed Forces/Police
etc. for recruitment
-
Character Certificates Issued by the Chairpersons
of Departments
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Combinations and University Dues etc, mentioned in this Prospectus may
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