A. S. R.

2020
PROSPECTUS

M.Phil., MS., Ph.D., M.S.(Surgery) &

M.D.(Medicine) Program 2020

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 ADVANCED STUDIES & RESEARCH BOARD
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI

Members of the Advanced Studies & Research Board

Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood Iraqi Chairman

MEMBERS:
Deans of the Faculties
Faculty of Education
Prof. Dr. Nasir Sulman
Faculty of Management and Administrative Sciences
Prof. Dr. Tahir Ali
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences & Faculty of Law
Prof. Dr. Nasreen Aslam Shah
Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Dr. Nargis Anjum
Faculty of Islamic Studies
Prof. Dr. Shahnaz Ghazi
Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Prof. Dr. Rahila Ikram
Faculty of Science & Faculty of Engineering
Prof. Dr. Abid Hasnain

Nominees of the Syndicate

Prof. Dr. Sumar Sultana Department of Political Science

Prof. Dr. Iqbal Azhar Department of Pharmacognosy

Prof. Dr. Bilquees Gul Dr. M. Ajmal Khan Institute of Sustainable Halophytes
Utilization (ISHU)

Professors Emeritus
Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology & Genetic
Prof. Dr. Syed Irtifaq Ali, D.Sc.
Engineering

Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, FRS International Centre for Chemical & Biological Sciences

Prof. Dr. Manzoor Ahmed Department of Philosophy

Registrar
Prof. Dr. Saleem Shahzad Phone: 99261300-06 Ext: 2233
Direct: 99261344
Email: [email protected]

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 INTRODUCTION

University of Karachi established in 1951, is one of the oldest institutions of

higher education of Pakistan. It offers rigorous and vibrant graduate and post-
graduate degree programs in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Education,
Islamic Studies, Law, Management & Administrative Sciences, Engineering,
Medicine, Pharmacy and Science. The research and the teaching programs are
supervised by about 400 qualified faculty members. These postgraduate programs
are offered in 57 teaching departments and 17 research institutes and centers.

University of Karachi offers graduate and post-graduate students well

equipped laboratories, digital library and video-conferencing facilities in a multi-
disciplinary environment. It is committed to uphold its tradition of producing top-
quality graduates in cutting-edge areas of Business and Management Sciences, Bio-
Medical & Engineering Sciences, Technologies, Social and Natural Sciences. The
programs are designed to match the emerging needs of industries and research and
development organizations, both in public and private sectors.

During the last five years, University of Karachi has awarded more than
2000 M.S (Surgery) M.D (Medicine), M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees. Presently, more
than 4320 students are enrolled in M.S., M.D., M.Phil. and Ph.D., programs.
Faculty members at the University of Karachi are engaged in pursuing research in
various disciplines and publish extensively in journals of international repute.

University of Karachi provides excellent opportunities to its postgraduate

students and faculty members for scholarships, linkages, trainings and collaboration
with the world’s top universities in research projects with universities / institutions /
centers in the technologically advanced countries.

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 ADMISSION TO M.Phil., M.S. AND Ph.D. DEGREE PROGRAMS
Requirement and Procedure for M.Phil. and M.S.

A. Eligibility Criteria (M.Phil. and M.S.)

1. At least sixteen years of studies (Masters degree, M.A., M.Sc., M.B.A.,
M.P.A., B.B.A. (4 years), M.A.S., M.L.I.S., M. Com., B.S. (4 years), B.
Pharm., Pharm.D., M.B.B.S., B.D.S., D.V.M.) or equivalent qualification
with at least second division in the relevant field. However, candidates with
M.B.B.S., B.D.S., D.V.M. or equivalent qualification will be required to
undertake 15-credit hour courses (300-600 level), in addition to 24-credit
hour courses prescribed for M.Phil. program and 30 credit hour courses for
M.S. program. There is no requirement to submit Equivalence certificate for
the graduates of Public Sector Universities.

Note: 6 credit hours of research work is mandatory for M.Phil. Those

candidates who have done M.S. (with course work) are not eligible for
admission in Ph.D.

2. The admission will be granted based on Merit and Interview by the

Departmental Research Committee of the concerned department
/center/institute.

B. Admission Procedure (M.Phil. and M.S.)

1. All candidates will be required to submit online the following documents
along with the Form:
i. Photocopy of the consolidated transcript/marks certificate of the last degree
examination.
ii. Photocopy of Computerized National Identity Card.
iii. Recent passport size photograph.
iv. Receipt of paid fee voucher.

2. All the students who are eligible will be required to appear for an interview
to be conducted by the respective Departmental Research Committee (DRC)
to finalize the admission procedure.

C. Provisional Admission for M.Phil.

1. Applications for provisional admission will be considered based on eligibility,
merit, availability of seats and supervisors.
2. Final admission list will be prepared by the DRC according to the following
formula:
i. The marks obtained in the prerequisite degree examination will be given 70%
weightage.
ii. The marks obtained in the interview will be given 30% weightage.
Distribution of interview marks are given in Annexure-II
iii. Candidates with at least 50% marks in interview will be considered for
provisional admission.

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D. Submission of Forms for Provisional Admission
Candidates selected for provisional admission must submit the following
documents along with the completed admission forms duly signed by the
Chairperson/Director of the Department/Institute/Center and the Dean of the
Faculty concerned:
1. Two recent passport size photographs duly attested by the
Chairperson/Director of the Departments/Institute/ Centers concerned.
2. Attested photocopies of certificates/ degrees from S.S.C. to Masters or the
prerequisite exam.
3. Degree holders of other Universities must submit photocopy of Migration
Certificate.
4. An attested photocopy of Computerized National Identity Card.
5. A letter of leave for two years from the employer, if the candidate is in
service or a certificate of non-employment stating that during research no
employment shall be undertaken, executed on a stamp paper worth Rs. 100/-
(attested by Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner).
6. Teachers and employees of organization where research work is conducted
are exempted from leave. However, a NOC from the employer and a
certificate stating that employment is relevant to his/her research from the
Chairperson/Director of the concerned Department/ Institute/ Center will be
required.
7. In case of foreign students, NOC from the Ministry of Education, Economic
Affairs Division and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan,
Islamabad and an attested copy of valid visa and passport.
8. Certificate from the Equivalence Committee, University of Karachi, in case
the accreditation status of the prerequisite degrees is not clear.
9. The Admission & Tuition fee. (Annexure I)
(All Photostat Copies should be attested)

E. Duration of M.Phil. and M.S.

The duration of M.Phil. and M.S. will be minimum of two (02) and maximum of four
(04) years from the date of provisional admission. No further extension will be
possible.

F. Course Work
a) M.S. (with course work degree)
1. All selected candidates will be required to complete 10 courses of 30 credit
hours (each of 3 credit hours in four semesters) in 2 years.
2. Every candidate will be required to take at least 50% courses in the parent
department.
3. Every candidate will be required to submit details of courses duly endorsed by
the course Incharge and Chairperson of the parent department in the Semester
Examination Section on prescribed course selection proforma (Annexure-III).
4. Candidates are required to attend at least 75% classes of each course.
5. In the first year, all the candidate will be required to complete 8 courses of 24
credit hours (4 courses in each semester). In second year, the candidate must
pass the 2 courses of 6 credit hours (1 course in each semester) along with non-
credit hours and independent study (essay writing/project).
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 6. The candidate must clear the course work of 30 credit hours with minimum
CGPA 3.00.
7. A student who will be declared short of CGPR shall improve it in the next
available single chance, by appearing in any two courses having less than
70 marks i.e. B-.
8. If the student fails to attain a CGPA of 3.00 or more even after availing the
improvement chances, after one year or overall within three years, he/she will
be given only a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) instead of M.S. degree.
Minimum 2.5 CGPA is required for Post Graduate Diploma.
9. Please note that candidates 0btaining M.S. (with course work) degree will
not be eligible for admission in Ph.D.

b) M.Phil. (with Course and Research Work)

1. All selected candidates will be required to complete 8 courses of 24 credit hours
in two semesters (each course of 3 credit hours).
2. Every student will be required to take at least 50% courses in the parent
department.
3. Candidates are required to attend at least 75% classes of each course.
4. Every candidate will be required to submit details of courses duly endorsed by
the course Incharge and Chairperson of the parent department in the Semester
Examination Section on prescribed course selection proforma (Annexure-III).
5. The student must pass the course work with CGPA 3.0 or more.
6. A student who will be declared short of CGPR shall improve it in the next
available single chance, by appearing in any two courses having less than
70 marks i.e. B- grade
7. If the student fails to attain a CGPA of at least 3.00 even after availing the two
improvement chances, after one year or overall within three years, he/she will
be given only a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) instead of M.Phil. degree.
Minimum 2.5 CGPA is required for Post Graduate Diploma.
8. After passing the course work with CGPA 3.0 or more, the student will be
required to apply through proper channel for confirmation of admission and
approval of research proposal.
9. The student will submit a research proposal according to approved format of the
ASRB through proper channel (within 3 years from the date of provisional
admission) along with a copy of the marks certificate issued by the Semester
Examination Section.

G. Evaluation & Award of M.Phil. Degree

i. M.S. (with Course Work)
The student will submit a mark sheet of 30 credit hours course work with CGPA
3.0 or more along with application through proper channel in ASRB for the
award of M.S. degree (with course work). They are not eligible for the
admission in Ph.D.

ii. M.Phil. (with Course and Research Work)

The student will submit a research thesis which will be evaluated by two
external examiners (outside Karachi) appointed by the ASRB. The M.Phil.
degree shall be awarded by the ASRB subject to positive reports of the

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 supervisor, the two external examiners and a successful oral defense of the
thesis by the candidate.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.)

Requirements and Procedure

A. Eligibility
1. M.Phil., M.Pharm., M.S. (with Research), M.B.A. (with 4 years B.B.A.) or
equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an HEC recognized
university/institution.
2. The admission will be granted based on Merit & Interview by the Departmental
Research Committee of the concerned department/center/institute for admission
in Ph.D. program.

B. Admission Procedure (Ph.D.)

1. Candidates will be required to online submit the following documents along
with the Form:
i. Photocopy of the consolidated transcript/marks certificate of the last degree
examination.
ii. Photocopy of Computerized National Identity Card.
iii. Recent passport size photograph.
iv. Receipt of paid fee voucher

2. All the eligible students will be required to appear for an interview to be

conducted by the respective Departmental Research Committee (DRC).
Provisional Admission for Ph.D.
3. Applications for provisional admission will be considered based on eligibility,
merit, availability of seats and supervisors.
4. Final admission list will be prepared by the DRC according to the following
formula:
i. The marks obtained in the prerequisite degree examination will be given 70%
weightage.
ii. The marks obtained in the interview will be given 30% weightage.
Distribution of interview marks are given in Annexure-II
Candidates with at least 50% marks in interview will be considered for
provisional admission.

C. Submission of Forms for Provisional Admission

Candidates selected for provisional admission will be required to submit the
following documents along with the complete admission forms duly signed by the
Chairperson/Director of the Department/Institute/Center and the Dean of the
Faculty concerned:
1. Two recent passport size photographs duly attested by the
Chairperson/Director of the Departments/Institute/ Centers concerned.
2. Attested photocopies of certificates/ degrees from S.S.C. to M.Phil. or the
prerequisite exam.
3. Degree holders of other Universities must submit Migration Certificate.
4. An attested photocopy of Computerized National Identity Card.

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 5. A letter of leave for two years from the employer, if the candidate is in service
or a certificate of non-employment stating that during research no employment
shall be undertaken, executed on a stamp paper worth Rs. 100/- (attested by
Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner).
6. Teachers and employees of organization where research work is conducted are
exempted from leave. However, a NOC from the employer and a certificate
stating that employment is relevant to his/her research from the
Chairperson/Director of the concerned Department/ Institute/ Center will be
required.
7. In case of foreign students, NOC from the Ministry of Education, Economic
Affairs Division and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan,
Islamabad and an attested copy of valid visa and passport.
8. Certificate from the Equivalence Committee, University of Karachi, in case the
accreditation status of the prerequisite degrees is not clear.
9. The Admission & Tuition fee. (Annexure-I)

D. Duration of Ph.D.
The duration of Ph.D. is minimum of three (03) and maximum of seven (07) years from
the date of provisional admission. However, the ASRB may extend the period up to one
year on account of any specific circumstances on the recommendation of supervisor.

E. Course Work for Ph.D.

1. All the selected students will be required to complete 18 credit hours course
work.
2. Candidates are required to attend at least 75% classes of each course.
3. The student will submit a research proposal according to approved format of the
ASRB through proper channel.

F. Appointment of Research Supervisor

Faculty members of University of Karachi or ASRB/HEC approved supervisors
will be appointed as research supervisors. In case of retirement of supervisor or
supervisor from other university or institute, the appointment of co-supervisor
from the parent department is mandatory.

G. Evaluation and Award of Ph.D. Degree

1. During the research, the student must publish at least one research paper from
the thesis in any HEC-recognized/refereed/ international/national journal before
submission of Ph.D. thesis. A reprint of the paper should be submitted at the
time of thesis submission. If the paper is not yet published, a letter of
acceptance from an impact factor journal shall be submitted along with the
thesis. However, the student will be required to submit a copy of the published
research paper in the ASRB Section before the award of Ph.D. degree.
2. The thesis shall be evaluated by two foreign examiners (from technologically
advanced countries) appointed by the ASRB.
3. The Ph.D. degree will be awarded by the ASRB subject to the positive reports
from the supervisor, two foreign examiners and a successful public defense
followed by the viva voce examination.

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 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) LAW
Requirements and Procedure

A. Eligibility
1. L.L.M. or equivalent qualification in the relevant field from an HEC recognized
university/institution.
2. The admission will be granted based on Merit & Interview by the Departmental
Research Committee of the School of Law. Guideline for Interview marks are
given in Annexure- II.

Provisional Admission for Ph.D.

3. Applications for provisional admission will be considered based on eligibility,
merit, availability of seats and supervisors.
4. Final admission list will be prepared by the DRC according to the following
formula:
i. The marks obtained in the prerequisite degree examination will be given
70% weightage.
ii. The marks obtained in the interview will be given 30% weightage.
Distribution of interview marks are given in Annexure-II

Candidates with at least 50% marks in interview will be considered for

provisional admission.

B. Admission Procedure (Ph.D.)

Candidates will be required to online submit the following documents along with
the Form:
i. Photocopy of the consolidated transcript/marks certificate of the last degree
examination.
ii. Photocopy of Computerized National Identity Card.
iii. Recent passport size photograph.
iv. Receipt of paid fee voucher

C. Submission of Forms for Provisional Admission

Candidates selected for provisional admission must submit the following
documents along with the complete admission forms duly signed by the
Chairperson/Director of the Department/Institute/Center and the Dean of the
Faculty concerned:
1. Two recent passport size photographs duly attested by the Chairperson/Director
of the Departments/Institute/ Centers concerned.
2. Attested photocopies of certificates/ degrees from S.S.C. to M.Phil./L.L.M. or
the prerequisite exam.
3. Degree holders of other Universities must submit Migration Certificate.
4. An attested photocopy of Computerized National Identity Card.
5. A letter of leave for two years from the employer, if the candidate is in service
or a certificate of non-employment stating that during research no employment
shall be undertaken, executed on a stamp paper worth Rs. 100/- (attested by
Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner).
6. Teachers and employees of organization where research work is conducted are
exempted from leave. However, a NOC from the employer and a certificate
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 stating that employment is relevant to his/her research from the
Chairperson/Director of the concerned Department/ Institute/ Center will be
required.
7. In case of foreign students, NOC from the Ministry of Education, Economic
Affairs Division and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan,
Islamabad and an attested copy of valid visa and passport.
8. Certificate from the Equivalence Committee, University of Karachi, in case the
accreditation status of the prerequisite degrees is not clear.
9. The Admission & Tuition fee. (Annexure-I).

D. Duration of the Ph. D. Law

The duration of Ph.D. is minimum of three (03) and maximum of seven (07) years
from the date of provisional admission. However, the ASRB may extend the period
up to one year on account of any specific circumstances on the recommendation of
supervisor.

E. Course Work
1. All the selected students will be required to complete 18 credit hours course
work.
2. Students are required to attend at least 75% classes of each course.
3. The student will submit a research proposal according to approved format of the
ASRB through proper channel.

F. Appointment of Research Supervisor

Faculty members of University of Karachi or ASRB/HEC approved supervisors
will be appointed as research supervisors.

G. Evaluation and Award of Ph.D. Degree

1. During the research, the student must publish at least one research paper from
the thesis in any HEC-recognized/refereed/ international/national journal before
submission of Ph.D. thesis. A reprint of the paper should be submitted at the
time of thesis submission. If the paper is not yet published, a letter of
acceptance from an impact factor journal shall be submitted along with the
thesis. However, the student will be required to submit a copy of the published
research paper in the ASRB Section before the award of Ph.D. degree.
2. The thesis shall be evaluated by two foreign examiners (from technologically
advanced countries) appointed by the ASRB.
3. The Ph.D. degree will be awarded by the ASRB subject to the positive reports
from the supervisor, two foreign examiners and a successful public defense
followed by the viva voce examination.

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 MASTER OF SURGERY (M.S.)
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (M.D.)
I. Guideline for Admission
A. Eligibility
i. Basic Medical Qualification of M.B.B.S.,/B.D.S., or equivalent medical
qualification recognized by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council.
ii. One-year house job from a PMDC recognized Institution
iii. Permanent valid Registration with Pakistan Medical &Dental Council.
iv. In case of foreign candidate, valid registration with Medical Council of their
country of origin must be produced.

B. Admission Procedure
i. All Candidates will be required to submit the online Form along with attested
photocopies of the following documents: -
a) Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
b) MBBS/BDS degree with detail marks certificates of all professional
c) MBBS/BDS Attempts certificates of all professional
d) NEB pass certificate (for foreign graduates)
e) House Job certificates
f) PMDC valid permanent registration certificate
g) Experience Certificates (if any)
h) Migration Certificate (To be produced at the time of admission
i) Applicants who are Government Servants/Serving in Autonomous bodies
should apply through proper channel. NOC required at the time of joining.
j) Receipt of paid fee voucher.
ii. All the students who are eligible will be required to appear for an interview. to
be conducted by the interview board of Medical Faculty to finalize the
admission procedure.

C. Final Merit list for Admission

Applications for provisional admission will be considered on the basis of
eligibility, merit, availability of supervisors and training slots in approved
Hospitals.

Final Merit list for admission will be prepared by the Board of Medical faculty
according to the following formula:
I. The marks obtained in the prerequisite degree examination will be given 70%
weightage.
II. The marks obtained in the interview will be given 30% weightage.

Interview of eligible candidate will be based on Medical knowledge,

number of attempts in each professional examination, any gold medals or
distinctions, Knowledge of recent medical advances and issues work
experience in relevant speciality, research experience, any research article
published in a National or International Journal.

Candidates will be required to score atleast 50% marks in interview for

consideration in provisional admission.
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 In case of incorrect information, the University has the right to cancel the
application of admission without refund of fee.

II. Provisional Admission

Selected candidate is required to submit the following along with the admission
form:
i. Two recent passport size photographs duly attested by the Head of
Department and Dean, Faculty of Medicine.
ii. Copy of the valid registration certificate from Pakistan Medical and Dental
Council (PMDC).
iii. Degree holders of other Universities must submit Migration Certificates.
iv. Photocopy of Computerized National Identity Card.
v. Certificate of four years leave for training from the employer. This leave will
be 5 years in case of sub-specialties. However, if the candidate is in service
under his /her supervisor, NOC / 1-year leave /deputation letter from the
employer is required.
vi. Teachers and employees of organization where research work is conducted
are exempted from leave. However, a NOC from the employer and a
certificate stating that employment is relevant to his/her research from the
Head of Department will be required.
vii. A certificate of non-employment stating that during training no employment
(other than training program) shall be undertaken/ executed on a stamp paper
worth Rs. 100/- (attested by Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner).
viii. In case of foreign students, NOC from the Ministry of Education, Economics
Affairs Division and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan
Islamabad and an attested copy of valid visa and passport.
ix. Certificate from the Equivalence Committee, University of Karachi in case the
accreditation status of the degrees is not clear.
x. The Admission & Tuition fee, given in fee structure (Annexure I).

III. Registration and Enrollment

i. After the completion of all documentation of admission each candidate shall
have to select a supervisor and register himself as PG trainee in the Karachi
University approved relevant institution.
ii. Each candidate shall have to select a supervisor. The supervisor must fulfill the
criteria of the University of Karachi. ASRB shall approve the supervisor on the
recommendation of the Board of Faculty of Medicine.
iii. The Supervisor should have major postgraduate degree / diploma i.e. F.C.P.S.,
Ph.D, F.R.C.S., F.R.C.P., M.R.C.O.G., M.S., M.D. or equivalent with at least 5
years standing in an academic position/Professor in recognized teaching
institution approved Karachi University and PMDC.
a. The Supervisor of some other training/research program e.g. F.C.P.S.,
should not have more than 8 trainee slots total number of students enrolled
for the course must not exceed 2 per supervisor/year.
b. The Supervisor should follow the structured training program provided by
the University of Karachi (ASRB) for his/her candidate, including one-year
course work and is required to submit report to the ASRB of the candidates
quarterly.
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 c. The Supervisor will guide his/her student in synopsis writing as per laid
down criteria of the university and will verify the synopsis before
submission to the University of Karachi.
d. Provisionally admitted Candidates for the selected course after their
registration at the relevant institutions shall be enrollment with University of
Karachi as per prescribed Enrolment Regulations.

IV. Scheme of Study

A. Duration of the Course
The duration of M.S./M.D. course shall be minimum four (4) years and maximum
of 07 years (in specialties) or minimum five (5) years and maximum 08 years (in
subspecialties) with structured training in a Karachi University approved institution
under the guidance of an approved supervisor.

B. Course Design
The course is structured design in three parts:
Part A: Basic Medical Sciences
Part B: Research & Thesis writing.
Part C: Clinical Training

Part-A: Basic Medical Sciences

i. All selected candidates shall require completing 8 courses of 24 credit hours in
two semesters (each of 3 credit hours) in Basic Medical Sciences.
ii. Subjects to be taught shall be Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry,
Pharmacology in first semester and Pathology, Medical Ethics, Behavioral
Sciences, Biostatistics & Research Methodology in second semester.

Note: The clinical training is fundamental concepts of M.S./M.D. Course and it shall
start from the 1st day of the enrollment.

Part-B: Research & Thesis writing

a. Submission of Synopsis
i. The Synopsis of research project shall be submitted at the end of first year after
qualifying the Part-A examination of M.S./M.D. program, according to
approved format of the ASRB through proper channel along with a copy of the
marks certificate issued by the Semester Examination Section.
ii. Each synopsis submitted must be approved by an Institutional Scientific &
ethical Review Committee.
iii. Each candidate shall submit a synopsis dealing with his/her relevant subject or
any of its branches.
iv. The research topic must consist of a reasonable sample size and sufficient
numbers of variables to give training to the candidate to conduct research, to
collect & analyze the data.
v. The supervisor shall also submit a certificate to the effect that the facilities did
exist at the institute for the work embodied in the thesis and that the work has
not already been submitted as a thesis to any other university.

b. Submission of Thesis
i. Thesis shall be submitted by the candidate duly recommended by the
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 Supervisor.
ii. The candidate shall submit a declaration to the effect that thesis embodies the
work conducted by the candidate.
iii. The minimum duration between approval of synopsis and submission of thesis
shall be one year, but the thesis cannot be submitted later than 7 years of
enrolment.
iv. The research thesis must be compiled and bound in accordance with the Thesis
Format Guidelines approved by the University.
v. During the research, the student must publish at least one research paper from
the thesis in any HEC-recognized/refereed/ international/national journal of
repute and submit a copy of it along thesis or submit a letter of acceptance in
case of ISI index journal with the thesis to ASRB. However, a copy of the
published research paper is to be submitted before the award of the degree.
vi. The research thesis will be submitted along with the fee prescribed by the
University.

Part-C: Clinical Training

i. Clinical training is structured for 1st 2nd, 3rd and 4th (5th in subspecialties)
calendar years although the clinical training shall be started from 1st year.
ii. The aim of M.S./M.D. program in is to train residents to acquire the
competency of a specialist in the relevant field so that they can become good
teachers, researchers and clinicians in their specialty after completion of their
training in relevant fields.
iii. The candidate shall undergo clinical training to achieve educational objectives
that is knowledge & skills along with rotations in relevant field; however each
specialty has its own learning objective to achieve specific learning outcomes.
iv. During this training period, in addition to the conventional teaching
methodologies interactive strategies like conferences will also be introduced to
improve both communication and clinical skills in the upcoming consultants.
v. Conferences must be conducted regularly as scheduled and attended by all
available faculty and residents.
vi. Teaching modalities will includes lectures, seminar presentation, journal club
presentation, Grand rounds, Clinical case Conference, Assignment Skill
teaching in operation theaters, ICU, emergency and wards settings, Bedside
teaching and ward rounds, OPD and follow up clinics, Long and short case
presentations, Core curriculum meetings & Annual grand meeting.
vii. Maintenance of Log Book / assignments.
a) The residents must maintain a log book and get it signed regularly by the
supervisor. A complete and duly certified log book should be part of the
requirement to sit for M.S./M.D. examination.
b) Log book should include adequate number of diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures observed and performed the indications for the procedure, any
complications and the interpretation of the results, routine and emergency
management of patients, case presentations in CPCs and journal club
meetings.
c) The Supervisor shall certify every year that the Log Book is being
maintained and signed regularly.
d) The Log Book will be submitted in the Advanced Studies & Research Board
before examination.
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C. Exemption from training, Maintenance of Log Book & Examination
i. An application for exemption from training, Log Book and examination must be
submitted to the ASRB with all the relevant documents and a bank draft of
prescribed fee (non-refundable processing fee).
ii. The Candidates having FRCP, FRCS, FRCOG, FCPS or other major degree/
equivalent shall be exempted from Part-A course work an examination and
written papers of Part-C examination. Candidates shall also be exempted from
Maintenance of log Book. Their training period will be reduced to 2 years for
M.S./M.D. specialties and 3 years for relevant subspecialty. However, the
candidate shall have to appear for a viva voce, Practical and clinical
examination before the panel of examiners, appointed by ASRB on the
recommendation of the Board of faculty of Medicine.

V. Examination
The examination shall consist of three parts:
A. Basic sciences examination.
B. Thesis evaluation and defense of thesis.
C. Theory and clinical/practical examination.

Part A: Basic Sciences Examination

i. All candidates admitted in M.S./M.D. course shall appear in Part-A examination
at the end of each semester.
ii. All selected candidates will be required to complete 8 courses of 24 credit hours
in two semesters (each of 3 credit hours).
iii. Candidates are required to attend at least 75% classes of each course.
iv. The student has to pass the course work with CGPA 3.0 or more. In case the
student fails to get the desired CGPA, he/she will be allowed to improve the
grade as per semester rule. Only two chances for improvement of each course
will be given. One chance in regular and second in the subsequent year from the
date of provisional admission.
v. The candidate who fails to pass the examination in 2 consecutive attempts in
each subject availed or un-availed, shall be dropped from the course.
vi. Subjects to be examined shall be Basic Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology,
Biochemistry, Pharmacology, In first semester and Pathology, Medical Ethics,
Behavioral Sciences, Biostatistics & Research Methodology in second semester.
vii. To be eligible to appear in each semester examination the candidate must
submit,
a. Duly filled, prescribed Admission Form to the Controller of Examinations
duly recommended by the Principal/Head of the Institution in which he/she
is enrolled
b. A certificate by the Principal/Head of the Institution, that the candidate has
attended at least 75% of the lectures, seminars, practical/clinical
demonstrations
viii. The examination shall have two components:
a. Paper-I MCQs (single best) 100 Marks
b. Paper-II SEQs 100 Marks
ix. To be declared successful in Part-A Examination the candidate must secure
60% marks in each paper
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Part B: Thesis Evaluation and Defense Examination.
i. During the research, the student must publish at least one research paper from
the thesis in any HEC/PMDC-recognized/refereed/ international/national
journal before submission of thesis or a letter of acceptance of impact factor
journal. He/she will be required to submit a copy of the published research
paper in the ASRB Section before the award of degree
ii. All candidates admitted in M.S./M.D. course shall appear in Part-B thesis
examination at the end of 3rd year /4th year (Subspecialties) of their training
course.
iii. Only those candidates shall be eligible for thesis evaluation and defense who
have passed Part A Examinations.
iv. The examination shall consist of two parts i.e thesis evaluation and defense of
thesis.

Thesis Evaluation
i. The thesis shall be evaluated by two foreign examiners (from technologically
advanced countries) appointed by the ASRB on the recommendation of the
Research supervisor and Dean Faculty of Medicine.
ii. The examiners shall report whether the thesis is accepted or rejected. In the
event of a disagreement between the examiners, ASRB shall appoint a third
examiner and the opinion of two of the three examiners shall prevail.

Thesis Defense Examination

i. After the approval of thesis by the evaluators, the thesis defense examination
shall be held on such date as may be notified by the Controller of examinations.
The Controller of Examinations shall make appropriate arrangements for the
conduct of thesis defense examination in consultation with the supervisor, who
will co-ordinate the defense examination.
ii. The thesis defense examination shall be conducted at Dean’s Office by two
External Examiners who shall submit a report whether the candidate defense the
thesis satisfactory or unsatisfactory. The supervisor shall act as coordinator.
iii. After acceptance of thesis and satisfactory defense of thesis examination, the
candidate shall be permitted to appear in Part-C examination.

Part C- Clinical Examination

i. All candidates admitted in M.S./M.D. course shall appear in Part-C (clinical)
examination at the end of structured training program (at the end of fourth year
in specialties) and having passed the Part-A and Part-B examination.
ii. The examination shall be held on biannual basis.
iii. The candidate who fails to pass the examination within 8 years of enrollment
shall be dropped from the course.
iv. To be eligible to appear in Part-C examination the candidate must submit.
a. Prescribed Admission Form (duly filled) to the Controller of Examinations
duly recommended by the Principal/Head of the Institution in which he/she
is enrolled.
b. A certificate by the Principal/Head of the Institution, that the candidate has
attended at least 75% of the lectures, seminars, practical/clinical
demonstrations;
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 c. Original Log Book complete in all respect and duly signed by the
Supervisor (for Oral & practical/clinical Examination);
d. Certificates of having passed the Part-A& Part-B examination.
v. The Part-C examination shall have the following components:
a. Written Papers 300 marks
b. Oral & practical/clinical examination 300 marks
c. Log Book Evaluation 200 marks (50 marks per year)

a. Written Papers
i. There shall be three written papers of 100 marks each.
ii. Each paper shall have problem-based short/modified essay questions and
MCQs.
iii. The written papers shall be prepared by three external examiners appointed by
ASRB on recommendation of Board of faculty of Medicine.
iv. Only those candidates, who pass in theory papers, will be eligible to appear in
the Oral & Practical/ Clinical Examination.

b. Oral & Practical/Clinical Examination

i. Total marks of Oral & practical/clinical examinations are 300 and divided in the
following components
a. 1 Long Case 100 marks
b. 4 Short Cases 100 (25 marks each)
c. OSCE/Structured Viva 100 marks
ii. A viva voce and clinical/ practical examination conducted by a panel of three
examiners approved by the ASRB on recommendation of the Board of Faculty
of Medicine. The Supervisor will not be an examiner.
iii. The candidates, who have passed written examination but failed in Oral &
Practical/ Clinical Examination, will re-appear only in Oral & Practical /
Clinical examination.
iv. The maximum number of attempts to re-appear in oral & practical /clinical
Examination alone shall be three, after which the candidate shall have to appear
in both written and oral & practical/clinical examinations as a whole.
v. Only five total attempts shall be allowed to a candidate within three years of
completion of training.

c. Log Book/Assignments:
i. Throughout the length of the course, the performance of the candidate shall be
recorded on the Log Book.
ii. The Supervisor shall certify every year that the Log Book is be maintained and
signed regularly.
iii. The Log Book will be developed & approved by the Advanced Studies &
Research Board.
iv. The evaluation will be maintained by the Supervisor (in consultation with the
Co-Supervisor, if appointed).
v. The performance of the candidate shall be evaluated on annual basis, e.g.50
marks for each year. The total marks for Log Book shall be 200.The log
book shall reflect the performance of the candidate on following parameters:
 Year wise record of the competence of skills.
 Year wise record of the assignments.
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  Year wise record of the evaluation regarding attitude &behavior
 Year wise record of journal club / lectures / presentations /clinico-pathologic
conferences attended & / or made by the candidate.
vi. To be declared successful in Part-C examination the candidate must secure 60%
marks in each component.

d. Part C examination for Subspecialty.

Part-C examination for sub-specialty shall be divided into two part:-
i. Part-C-I
ii. Part-C-II
Part-C-I shall be held after completion of two years of training in the following manner.
a. Written............................200 Marks
b. OSEC................................50 Marks
c. Clinical Exam..................100 Marks
d. Log Book .........................80 Marks (40 each year)
Part-C-II:- The part-C-II examination shall be held at the end of 5 years & have the
following component.
a. Written............................................................300 Marks
b. Oral, Practical & Clinical ...............................300 Marks
c. Log Book .......................................................120 Marks (40 each year)

VI. Award of M.S./M.D. Degree

After successful completion of the structured course of M.S./M.D. and qualifying
Part-A, Part-B and Part-C examinations, the degree with title M.S./M.D. shall be
awarded.

The admission to the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) is being offered for

specialization in the following fields:
S.No Specialty S.No Specialty
1 Cardiology 11 Oncology
2 Community Dentistry 12 Oral Medicine
3 Community Medicine 13 Oral Biology
4 Dental Material 14 Oral Pathology
5 Dermatology 15 Pediatric
6 Endocrinology 16 Pulmonology
7 Gastroenterology 17 Psychiatry
8 Internal Medicine 18 Physiology
9 Neurology 19 Radiology
10 Nephrology

The admission to the Master of Surgery (M.S.) is being offered for

specialization in the following fields:
S.No Specialty S.No Specialty
1 Anesthesiology 10 Ophthalmology
2 Cardiac Surgery 11 Oral Surgery
3 Otorhinolaryngology 12 Orthopedic Surgery
4 Facio Maxillary Surgery 13 Pediatric Surgery
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 5 Gynecology & Obstetrics 14 Periodontology
6 General Surgery 15 Plastic Surgery
7 Neurosurgery 16 Prosthodontics
8 Operative Dentistry 17 Thoracic Surgery
9 Orthodontics 18 Urology

Karachi University Approved Hospitals

1. Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi

2. Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi
3. Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Nazimabad, Karachi
4. Lyari General Hospital, Karachi
5. National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD)
6. National Institute of Child Health (NICH)
7. Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases
8. Institute of Behavioral Sciences
9. National Institute For Kidney and Urological Diseases

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 ADMISSION SCHEDULE-2020
M.Phil., M.S., Ph.D., M.S.(Surgery) & M.D.(Medicine)

1. DATE OF ADVERTISEMENT 5 July, 2020

2. SUBMISSION OF ADMISSION FORMS 5 July to 19 July 2020

DISPLAY OF LIST OF ELIGIBLE

3. CANDIDATES FOR INTERVIEW ON KU 24 July 2020
WEBSITE AND STUDENT EMAIL ID

ONLINE OR PHYSICAL INTERVIEW OF Date/time will be announced by the

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES AT THEIR
4. respective departments / centres /
RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS / CENTRES /
INSTITUTES institutes 3 Aug, 2020 to 17 Aug2020

DISPLAY OF FINAL MERIT LIST OF

5. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR 24 August 2020
PROVISIONAL ADMISSION ON WEBSITE

ISSUANCE & SUBMISSION OF

25 August to 4 September (In ASRB
6. PROVISIONAL ADMISSION FORMS &
SUBMISSION OF FEE AND DOCUMENTS Office)

7. COMMENCEMENT OF SEMESTER 8 September 2020

Academic Calendar

First Semester 2020

Teaching September 08, 2020 –December 30, 2020
Semester Examinations January 05, 2021 - January 19, 2021
Semester Break January 20, 2021 - January 31, 2021

Second Semester 2021

Teaching February 01, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Semester Examinations June 04, 2021 - June 18, 2021
Semester Break June 19, 2021 - July 31, 2021

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 Annexure-I

FEE STRUCTURE – 2020

Faculties of Arts & Social Sciences, Islamic Studies & Education

For M. Phil. Students

S.No. Fee
01 Processing Fee 4,500/-
02 Admission Fee 20,000/-
03 Semester Fee (per six month) 30,000/-
04 Departmental Charges (per semester) 3,500/-
05 Thesis Evaluation/Viva Examination Fee 35,000/-

For Ph.D. Students

01 Processing Fee 4,500/-
02 Admission Fee 20,000/-
03 Semester Fee (per six month) 35,000/-
04 Departmental Charges (per semester) 5,500/-
05 Thesis Evaluation/Viva Examination Fee 65,000/-

Faculties of Science, Pharmacy, Management & Administrative Sciences &

Engineering

For M. Phil. Students

S.No. Fee
01 Processing Fee 4,500/-
02 Admission Fee 20,000/-
03 Semester Fee (per six month) 30,000/-
04 Departmental Charges (per semester) 5,500/-
05 Thesis Evaluation/Viva Examination Fee 35,000/-

For Ph.D. Students

01 Processing Fee 4,500/-
02 Admission Fee 20,000/-
03 Semester Fee (per six month) 35,000
04 Departmental Charges (per semester) 9,000/-
05 Thesis Evaluation/Viva Examination Fee 65,000/-

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 Annexure-I

FEE STRUCTURE-2020
Faculty of Law
Ph.D. (LAW)
S.No. Fee
01 Processing Fee 10,000/-
02 Admission Fee 20,000/-
03 Semester Fee (per six month) 35,000/-
04 Thesis Evaluation/Viva Examination Fee 65,000/-

Faculty of Medicine
M.S. & M.D.
S.No. Fee
01 Processing Fee 10,000/-
03 Admission Fee 55,000/-
04 Semester Fee (per six month) 40,000/-
05 Exemption from training and examination fee 55,000/-
06 Thesis Evaluation/Viva Examination Fee 65,000/-

FEE STRUCTURE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

S.No. Name of Faculty (Semester fee per year) Fee

01 Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Education, Islamic US$ 5,000/-
Studies
02 Faculty of Science, Pharmacy, Management & US$ 7,200/-
Administrative Sciences
03 Faculty of Medicine, Law US$ 10,000/-

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 Annexure-II

BOARD OF ADVANCED STUDIES & RESEARCH

UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI

INTERVIEW CRITERIA FOR M.Phil./Ph.D / M.S.(Course Work).

Research knowledge, Experience & aptitude

Research Research Publication Proposed
Oral
Experience Dissemination Communication
Research Total
(Thesis/ (poster/project) Plan/Project
project)
Max
04 04 02 10 10 30
Marks
Marks
obtained
Comments

Total Marks Obtained out of 30 =

Note: Minimum passing marks in interview is 15 out of 30.

CUMULATIVE PERCENTAGE
Name of Student :
Form No:
Percentage of last obtained degree ( %) ( )% x 0.7 = (A)=
Total marks obtained in the interview out of 30 ( ) ( ) (B)=
Final Result (A+B) =

Name and Signature of DRC Members

1. _____________________________ 4. ________________________

2. _____________________________ 5. ________________________

3.______________________________ 6. ________________________

Name and Signature of Chairperson _______________________

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 Annexure-III

BOARD OF ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH

UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
No. ASRB/Exams/
 As per KU rules all M.Phil. students are required to complete eight courses
of 24 credit hours in two semesters. In each semester there will be 4 courses
of 3 credit hours each.
 As per KU rules all M.S. students are required to complete ten courses of 30
credit hours in four semesters. In 1st year 8 courses of 24 credit hours in two
semesters and in 2nd year 2 courses of 6 credit hours in two semesters.
 Each student can take 4 interdisciplinary courses and 4 courses from the
parent department. However, there is no restriction on taking two or more
than two courses from the parent department.
 All newly admitted M.Phil., M.S. and M.S.(Surgery)/ M.D. (Medicine)
students are required to submit the following information duly endorsed by
the course Incharge and Chairperson/Director of parent department/
Institute/ center in the Semester Examination Section.

SEMESTER - I / II
Name of Department Signature of
S. No. Course No. Course Title
offering the courses course Incharge

2
3
4
5
6

Name of Student: ______________________________________

Name of Department (Major): ____________________________
Date: ________________________________________________

Chairperson/ Director
(Parent Department)
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