SHAHEED BENAZIR BHUTTO

UNIVERSITY
S H A H EED B ENAZIRAB AD

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CONTENTS
03 MESSAGES

06 INTRODUCTION

07 MOTO - VISION - MISSION

08 FACULTIES AND DEPARTMENTS

09 SBBU CAMPUSES

10 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

11 ADMISSION PROCEDURE & REGULATIONS

15 FEES STRUCTURE

16 CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS

20 SEMESTER RULES & REGULATIONS

29 FACILITIES OFFERED

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MESSAGE OF QUAID - E - AZAM

“WITH FAITH, DISCIPLINE AND SELFLESS

DEVOTION TO DUTY, THERE IS NOTHING WORTH
WHILE THAT YOU CANNOT ACHIEVE.”

MUHAMMAD ALI JINNAH.

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MESSAGE OF SHAHEED MOHTARMA BENAZIR BHUTTO

“LEADERSHIP IS THE COMMITMENT TO AN IDEA, TO

A DREAM, AND TO A VISION OF WHAT IT CAN BE.
MY DREAM IS FOR MY PEOPLE TO CEASE FIGHTING
AND ALLLOW OUR CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR FULL
POTENTIAL REGARDLESS OF SEX, STATUS OR
BELIEF.”

SHAHEED BENAZIR BHUTTO

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”The seeking of knowledge (Education) is

obligatory for every muslim” MESSAGE OF VICE CHANCELLOR
(Al Trimidhi, Hadith 74)
My Dear Admission Candidate,
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University is fully capable to make you proud on your choice and success
in your career. Being the Vice Chancellor of the university, I will confidently say that Shaheed
Benazir Bhutto University provides quality education at affordable price. It is a multidisciplinary
university that offers a range of choices in terms of disciplines. Currently, SBBU comprises of 12
departments, three faculties and three campuses. We, at SBBU welcome you all with our qualified
and dedicated faculty, young and energetic staff and highly motivated body of students with
several societies which give you the strongest foundation to build a promising academic career. I
feel pride to report that Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, maintaining its standards of quality
remained in ‘W’ category by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan for three consecutive
years. Moreover, the university is fully equipped with modern state of the art facilities like labs,
well stocked library, smart class rooms, video conferencing halls, and with a lush green pollution
free environment conducive to study, ideal to explore new edges and perfect to generate
innovations. Our vibrant on campus life provides an engaging and enthralling set of
co-curricular activities like Expos, Food Festivals, Sports Galas, Declamation Contests, Staging of
Dramas and much more. This is what that makes students experience at SBBU exciting,
rewarding and unique. Besides this, the university ardently proffers plenty of opportunities and
support mechanism for the students like career counseling, mentoring, academic and financial
support via different scholarships. By offering all this, I assure that we are truly committed to
produce top class entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders, discoverers, problem solvers and
visionaries who can serve the nation and can exalt the status of our country globally. I take pride
in sharing the fact that I have joined the university as a Vice Chancellor with a resolute mission
to take this university to the new heights of academic excellence and I am pretty sanguine that
with the help of different stakeholders like faculty, administration, provincial and federal
governments, civil society and students, we all shall witness this university to be among the
leading world class institution of Higher education and top-notch research. I warmly welcome
you all to join us in this exciting and life changing journey at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University.
May Allah Bless all.
PROF. DR. AMANAT ALI JALBANI

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INTRODUCTION

SHAHEED BENAZIR BHUTTO UNIVERSITY, SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD.

Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University: A Premier Institution of Learning,Teaching and Research Shaheed
Benazir Bhutto University aims at promoting quality academic and professional programs covering
all dimensions of education. The focus of the University is on the social, business and basic sciences.
The university offers market-oriented programs and produce qualified and motivated professionals
through quality education to accelerate the pace of socio-economic development. The university
seeks to carry out academic research and provides a vibrant higher education setting in the field of
Business, Social Sciences, Information Technology and Natural Sciences, required for Pakistan’s
economic, social cultural and scientific development. The university today comprises of 03 faculties
and 10 departments. Departments are designed to produce qualified professionals to meet the
market needs.They are playing key roles in Industry, Commerce, Business, InformationTechnology,
Media, Education and Public Affairs in general. Besides the main campus, situated at Shaheed
Benazirabad, there are two other campuses one in Sanghar and another in Naushahro Feroze. The
Main Campus, besides formal teaching and learning process, serves as aprestigious and effective
platform for international conferences, seminars, professional workshops and it is an ongoing and
never ending process. SBBUSBA pays tribute to Shaheed Muhtarma Benazir Bhutto and all those who
contributed in Department of Information Technology, Department of Media & Communication
Studies, Department of Chemistry, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Department of
Business Administration, Department of Economics, Department of Statistics, Department of
Education, Department of English and Department of Sindhi.

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UNIVERSITY MOTO, VISION & MISSION

MOTO VISION MISSION

KNOWLEDGE To be recognized as Shaheed Benazir Bhutto
premier institution of University has been established
COMMITMENT learning, teaching and with the objective of providing
research of affordable quality education
LEADERSHIP internationl distinction and development of manpower
with a view of face to accelarate the pace of
global challanges socio-economic Development in
the country. SBBU’s mission also
encompasses passion or
changing the society by
developing students into
committed professionals and
responsible academia

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FACULTIES AND DEPARTMENTS

For course details please visit the department webpages. (links are given).

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

o Department of Information Technology http://sbbusba.edu.pk/sbbu-main/it.html
o Department of Chemistry http://sbbusba.edu.pk/sbbu-main/chemistry.html
o Department of Genetics http://sbbusba.edu.pk/sbbu-main/genetics.html
o Department of Microbiology http://sbbusba.edu.pk/sbbu-main/microbiology.html

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

o Department of Media & Communication Studies http://sbbusba.edu.pk/sbbu-main/ms.html
o Departmentof Education http://sbbusba.edu.pk/sbbu-main/education.html
o Department of English http://sbbusba.edu.pk/sbbu-main/english.html
o Department of Sindhi http://sbbusba.edu.pk/sbbu-main/sindhi.html
o Department of Art & Design http://sbbusba.edu.pk/sbbu-main/fine-art.html

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

o Department of Business Administration http://sbbusba.edu.pk/sbbu-main/bba.html
o Department of Statistics http://sbbusba.edu.pk/sbbu-main/statistics.html
o Department of Economics http://sbbusba.edu.pk/sbbu-main/economics.html

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To cater the educational needs of local area Students, regional campuses have been established to
provide quality education at the door steps.

SHAHEED BENAZIR BHUTTO UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES

SANGHAR CAMPUS
Programs Offered
• BBA https://www.sbbusba.edu.pk/sanghar-campus/bba.html
• BS–Information Technology https://www.sbbusba.edu.pk/sanghar-campus/it.html
• BS–English https://www.sbbusba.edu.pk/sanghar-campus/english.html

NAUSHAHRO FEROZE CAMPUS

Programs Offered
• BBA https://www.sbbusba.edu.pk/nf-campus/bba.html

• BS–Information Technology https://www.sbbusba.edu.pk/nf-campus/it.html

• BS–English https://www.sbbusba.edu.pk/nf-campus/english.html

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Bachelors: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. BBA, BS English, BS Media & Communication Studies, B.Ed(Hons)., BS Chemistry, BS Statistics, BS
Economics, BS Sindhi and BS Arts & Design.
a. H.Sc or equivalent.
b. Minimum marks 45% or above.
2. BS Genetics & Molecular Biology, BS Microbiology.
a. H.Sc or equivalent in Pre-Medical.
b. Minimum marks 45% or above.
3. BS Information Technology.
a. H.Sc Pre-Medical* or Pre-Engineering.
b. Minimum marks 45% or above.
* (need two maths subjects as pre-req)
4. BS Chemistry.
a. H.Sc Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering.
b. Minimum marks 45% or above.
Masters:
1. MBA (2 years Program) 60 Credit Hours
a. Candidates having 16 years education from non-business background or professional
degree like B.E, MBBS, BDS, B.Tech /Equivalent from any HEC recognised university with
minimum 50% & above marks or 2.5 CGPA.
2. MBA (1.5 Years) 36 Credit Hours
a. Candidates having 16 Years relevant business education like BBA or equivalent with 50%
marks or 2.5 CGPA from any HEC recognised university.
3. M.Phil Education
a. 16 years relevant in Education (Edu discipline), with minimum 2.5 CGPA or 60% & above
and 50% GAT General Score.
4. M.Phil Chemistry
a. 16 years in Chemistry, with minimum 2.5 CGPA or 60% & above and 50% GAT General
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ADMISSION PROCEDURE & REGULATIONS

1. Candidates must possess domicile of Sindh province and PRC (Form-C) of their relevant
district for admission. The candidates from other provinces applying for admission have to
submit Nomination /NOC from Education & Literacy Department/Universities and Boards
department Government of Sindh.
2. A maximum gap of three years is allowed between year of appearing in HSC-II examination
for the first time and year of admission, ten (10) marks will be deducted from Intermediate for
each gap year.
3. All the admissions shall be provisional until completion of all formalities and verification of
record/degrees.
4. No change of department shall be allowed once the admission is taken/over.
5. University has very limited transport facilities. The University authorities may arrange
outsource limited transport facility for the students but there is no binding to provide the
transport.
6. No Student shall be re-admitted without the prior permission of the Competent Authority,
incase his/her admission is cancelled due to any reason.
7. Candidates who passed their HSC from other than Sindh province, Balouchistan, Khyber
Pakhtoon khwa, Punjab / Gilgit Baltistan etc. have to get Eligibility Certificate from this
university for admission.
8. Admission policies may be changed time to time, depending upon the HEC guidelines and
academic council decisions.

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ADMISSION PROCEDURE & REGULATIONS

I. APPLICATION FORMS:
Application shall be invited on prescribed proforma by the in-charge admission department through
advertisement in the prominent regional and national Newspapers as well the website of the
University.

II. PRE- ADMISSION TEST:

Eligible candidates of all the disciplines shall appear in the computer based pre-admission test to
qualify for the admission.

III. TEST STRUCTURE (for BS Program):

A one hour MCQ Computer based test will be conducted in the following subjects.
• General Mathematics
• General Knowledge/ Current Affairs / General Science.
• English

The merit list of each candidate for each discipline will be prepared by calculating the overall merit,
based on the marks obtained in entry test & intermediate. The weightage will be as: Entry Test (80%)
+ Intermediate (20%). The overall merit will be determined throguh CPN.

Test Structre for (for MBA & M.Phil).

• English
• General Knowledge
• Mathematics
• Subject Knowledge

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IV. INTERVIEW:
After the receipt of the result of the Pre-admission test a comprehensive preliminary merit list is
prepared. The eligible candidates will be called for interview (required for all programs preferably for
Masters program) before the admission committee. The candidates are also required to bring their
original certificates for verification, the following original certificates, shall be retained by the
university authority, temporarily till confirmed/verified by the relevant Board/University.
i. Original Graduation/Masters, Last Qualification Certificate / Marksheet for BS Bridge /
MBA and M.Phil Programs.
ii. Marksheet of SSC (Matriculation)
iii. Marksheet of HSC (Intermediate) (Original Marshkeet for BS Program)
iv. Domicile of Candidate/guardian
v. PRC and C Form of candidate
vi. CNIC / B Form

If candidate does not appear in the interview on the given date and time, he/she will not be
considered for admission and his/her name will be removed from the merit list.

V. STUDENT ID CARD:
a. Each student admitted to a Four-years or Post Graduate program shall obtain identity
card after submitting the prescribed form along with payment of challan.
b. If identity card is lost or destroyed, a duplicate copy must be obtained immediately at the
payment of Rs.500/-. By fulfilling the formalities if any. (2nd Card issued will be stamped as
duplicate).
c. Student ID card will be issued annually with fee.

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VI. ADMISSION PROCESS:
1. Admissions are to be made by the University according to the approved regulations of the
University on merit.
2. The candidate who applies for the admission on the basis of fake certificates (detected
before or after admission) shall be prosecuted under criminal law and their admission shall
be cancelled. They shall also be debarred for admission to the period of three years for
future admission in the University.
3. Following candidates shall not be considered for admission;
i) If candidate is already enrolled in this university/college in any regular program &
wants to get fresh admission, he/she shall provide affidavit for the cancellation of
current enrollement.
ii) Who is alreday admitted in any discipline/program offered by this university.
iii) If candidate has been rusticated/debarred or his/her admission is cancelled on any
reason.
iv) If they have been convicted, involving moral turpitude or other allegations.
v) If candidate is not on merit and choice is not mentioned by candidate in online
admission form.

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FEES STRUCTURE Study tour fee annualy Rs.1000/-

Admission Mark sheet
Program Student ID Sports Fee Transport Enrollment Semester
Fee & other Library Fee verification Total Fee
Card Fee (Annual) Fee per year Fees Fees
charges Fee

BBA Rs. 8000 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 15000 Rs. 41000
BS (English) Rs. 8000 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 15000 Rs. 38000

BS (I.T) Rs. 8000 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 15000 Rs. 41000

BS (Chemistry) Rs. 8000 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 15000 Rs. 38000
BS (Media Study) Rs. 8000 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 15000 Rs. 38000

BS (Genetics) Rs. 8000 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 15000 Rs. 38000
B.Ed (Hons)
B.Ed.5th Semester Rs. 8000 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 15000 Rs. 38000

BS (Economics) Rs. 8000 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 15000 Rs. 38000
BS (Statistics) Rs. 8000 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 15000 Rs. 38000

BS (Sindhi) Rs. 8000 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 15000 Rs. 38000

BS (Micro Biology) Rs. 8000 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 15000 Rs. 38000

BS (Art & Design) Rs. 8000 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 15000 Rs. 38000

Admission Student Transport Mark sheet

Program Library Sports Fee Enrollment Semester Computer
Fee & other ID Card Fee per verification Thesis Fees Total Fee
Fee (Annual) Fee Fees Lab Fees
charges Fee year Fee

M.Phil Education Rs. 12500 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 30000 Rs. 1000 Rs. 5000 Rs. 66500
M.Phil Chemistry Rs. 12500 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 30000 Rs. 1000 Rs. 5000 Rs. 66500
MBA 2 Years Rs. 12500 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 30000 Rs. 1000 Rs. 5000 Rs. 66500
MBA 1.5 Years Rs. 12500 Rs. 2000 Rs.500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 12000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000 Rs. 30000 Rs. 1000 Rs. 5000 Rs. 66500

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CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS

1. Discipline among the students of the University and those of affiliated colleges/ campuses
shall be enforced & maintained by the authority, Registrar, Directors, HODs and relevent
officers.

2. The Authority shall supervise and control the discipline through the following officers:
a. In the University Teaching Departments through the Chairman / Chairpersons / Head of
the Teaching Departments, Deans and Registrar.
b. In the campus through the HOD’s / Directors of the campus concerned and Registrar.
c. In Hostels through the Warden and Provost.
d. In colleges/post-graduate centers through the Principals concerned and Director
Colleges.

3. If the following, among others, acts are committed related to in-discipline, action shall be
taken against the student / student’s by the officer mentioned under clauses:
a. Breach any rule of public morals, such as:
i. Use of indecent or uncivilized language.
ii Use of immodest dress.
iii. Use of undesirable remarks or gestures,
iv. Disorderly behavior, such as shouting abusing, quarrelling, fighting & insolence,
v. Carrying, using or threatening by use of firearms and deadly weapons.

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b. Defiance of authority.
c. False presentation or giving false information about anyone on social media or
willful suppression of information, cheating or deceiving.
d. Visiting the place declared "Out of Bounds" / restricted.
e. Visiting, without pass, places which are not to be visited without a pass if any.
f. Inciting or staging a walkout, a strike or an unauthorized procession.
g. Shouting of slogans derogatory to the prestige of the University or the reputation of
its officers or teachers.
h. Being found under the effect of an intoxicant.
i. Immorality.
j. Action defamatory of and derogatory to Islam, Pakistan or University.
k. Abetting use of unfair means at an Examination.
l. Indulging in activities prejudicial and detrimental to good order on the campus.
m. Unauthorized use of or damaging University's moveable or immovable property,
n. All such other activities, which the authority may consider as a breach of discipline.

4. Punishment or penalty for any of the offence mentioned in the above clauses shall be
according to the gravity of the case and may be applied one or more offences of the
following.
a. A record in the Black Book maintained by the Student Advisor or any authorized
officer.
b. Fine, which may amount to Rs. 5000/- or more:

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c. Expulsion from the class, hostels for a specified period; Detention from Examination.
d. Cancellation of Examination results or withdrawal of certificate granted
e. Expulsion or rustication from the University.

5. To impose punishment or penalty shall be exercised by the officers to the extent given below:
a) The officers (HOD’s / Registrar / Deans / Directors / Principals) with the approval of
authority may:
i. Fine a student up to Rs.5000/- or more for each single offence and deprive him
/her of privileges and positions open to students.
ii. Detain a student from a University Examination.
iii. Cancel the admission of a student or refuse to admit a student without giving
any reason.
b) The Warden, students advisor or Provost with the approval of authority may:
i. Fine a student up to Rs. 2500/- for each single offence.
ii. Expel a student from the University Hostel/Campus for the maximum period of
15 days.
iii. Withhold good character certificate to a student.
iv. Make an adverse report to the Vice Chancellor regarding a candidate for
admission.
v. The Students Advisor or any authorized officer shall maintain a character role of
all students of the University.

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7. The certificate/degree/diploma and other documents of a student involved in case of

breach of discipline may be withheld till the final disposal of the case.
9. The students can not transfer from it’s sub campuses to main campus because of different
merit criteria of each campus.
10. During the academic hours the student’s card is mandatory and in any emergency girls
students shall have to get gatepass from HoD concerned to leave the university.

ADMISSION FEE REFUND POLICY

%age of fee Time line for semester system
Full 100% Tuition fee refund Up to 7th day of commencement of class
Full 50% Tuition fee refund From 8th to 30th day of commencement of class
No Full 0% Tuition fee refund From 31th day of commencement of class

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SEMESTER RULES AND REGULATIONS

Duration of Semester
The academic session is divided into two semesters. The first semester commences from January
with the exams in May and the second semester is observed from August to December. The duration
of each semester shall be 18 weeks; out of this period sixteen weeks shall be the actual teaching
time. and two weeks for exam and assisments.
Duration of Bachelor (Undergraduate) Programs
The Graduate (Bachelor) programs, in Faculty of Science & Technology (FST), Faculty of Social
Science (FSS) as well as Faculty of Management & Business Administration (FMBA) are of four years
(8-Semester) duration after successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent
examination.
Duration of Masters (Graduate) Programs
The duration of master degree programs offered after 4 years BS Bachelor degree program is
minimum 02 years and maximum 04 years.
Course Weightage-Credit Hour
Each course carries certain credit hours assigned to it. One credit hour (CH) for a particular course is
generally to be considered as 01 hour (one period) of teaching per week. The number of CH indicates
weightage of the course compared to other courses and also reflects number of hours of teaching of
that course per week. Thus a course of 3 CH would mean a total of 3*16-48 (credit hours assigned to
the course multiplied by the number of weeks of semester) hours of actual teaching of the course in
a semester. Laboratory Course (Practical) up to 03 hours duration conducted weekly, is assigned 1
CH.
Attendance Requirement
• Any Student having below than 75% attendance in lecture and practical will not be allowed for
the Examination(s).

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• Concerned course teacher is directed to maintain the date wise online attendance regularly
without delay.
• Online Attendance through Student Attendance Management System (SAMS) would be used
for attendance record and number of lectures are to be presented by concerned teacher.
• The relevant HOD and the Dean will have an access of online attendance record by the
faculty.
• Shortage of the students attendance is intimated to the students on time.
• Late attendance of the student may be considered as late attendance and 1/2 absent.
Rules for Passing an Examination
• The minimum number of marks required to pass the subject shall be 60% theory & in practical
separately.
• In the MBA and M.Phil degree, the minimum number of marks required to pass the semester
examinations shall be 2.5 GPA.
• The student shall be declared to have passed both the semester examination of a year, if
he/she passes in all the subjects (each theory shall be considered as separate subject) and
secure required aggregate marks.
• A student failing in all / some subjects of an examination shall be declared FAIL in the
examination. Hence he / she shall be allowed to re-appear in the failing paper(s) in the next
examination.
Award of Final Degree Certificate
• A student can be awarded a degree certificate of his/her discipline in which he/she has got
admission if his/her overall minimum CGPAs for BS, BBA, MBA and MS/M.Phil secured 2.5.

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SEMESTER PROMOTOION POLICY •
Student can be promoted to the next semester subject to the following conditions:
GPA 2 Student will be promoted to the next semester
Minimum GPA 1.75 but Student can be promoted to 2nd Semester but will be on probation
1st Semester
not less than 1.5 and warning to be issued to improve his/her grades.
If GPA Less than 1.5 Student will not be promoted and need to apply for fresh.

CGPA 2 Student will be promoted to the next semester

Student can be promoted but will remain on probation and need to
Minimum CGPA 1.75
2nd Semester improve the grades (upto CGPA 2) whenever exam takes place.
Student will be promoted to 3rd Semester and he/she may continue
If CGPA less than 1.75
studies with the preceding batch.
i. If student done not maintain CGPA 2 in 3rd Semester and
he/she shall not be promoted but be given hence to
Minimum CGPA 2 improve the grades in relevant subjects of previous
semester.
3rd Semester

ii. This will be treated last chance for students to maintain

If CGPA less than 2 CGPA 2 for promotion to the next semester. If not, such
student may continue studies with the preceding batch.
i. Students have to maintain their CGPA minimum 2
4th Semester continuously upto 8th Semester.
ii. Otherwise will not be promoted to the next higher semester.
Note: Examination Fee to improve the course will be Rs. 2000/-
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DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
The distribution of marks for each theory and practical course in semester shall be as follows

The distribution of marks for each theory Lab work & Viva Voce
Sessional Work 30% 100 Marks
Midterm Test 30%
Final Test 40%
Total 100%

In case a student joins a course after it has started, he/she will be responsible for any missed
quizzes, assignments and lecturers. The marks in missed quizzes etc, will be considered zero while
make-up tests, assignments, projects and labs can be arranged in consultation with the teacher/
Head of Department

STUDENT EVALUATION AND GRADING

The Students’ performance is evaluated through a system of testing for which at the end of the
semester, students are tested by conducting a number of class tests, series of quizzes, class
discussion, assignment, presentation, research reports (if any), and also conduct of midterm and
final examinations. By considering all these components, the final certificate/degree is to be
awarded to the student
The following grading system have been implemented at the various categories of the scheme of
studies.

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SEMESTER RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Grading Plan of BBA, BS, MBA, MS & M.Phil Programs:

LETTERS VALUE NUMERICAL MARKS GRADE POINT

A 87 - 100 4.0
B 72-86 3 to 3.9
C 60- 71 2 to 2.9
F Below - 60 0

2. G.P.A: The Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of each
student shall be determined as under:
GRADE ‘C’ MARKS 60 TO 71: GRADE ‘B’ MARKS 72 TO 86:
Marks GP Marks GP
60.0 2.0 72.0 3.0
61.5 2.1 73.5 3.1
63.0 2.2 75.0 3.2
64.5 2.3 76.5 3.3
66.0 2.5 78.0 3.4
67.5 2.6 79.5 3.5
69.0 2.7 81.0 3.6
70.5 2.8 82.5 3.7
84.0 3.8
85.5 3.9
Grade ‘A’ Marks 87 to 100:
87 to 100 4.0

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SEMESTER RULES AND REGULATIONS

Computation of Semester Grade Point Average (GPA) & Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
Semester Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will be
calculated using the following relationship:

Sum of overall Courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours × Grade Point Earned)
GPA =
Total Credit Hours
PROCEDURE FOR CALCULATION:
COURSE(S) CREDIT MARKS GRADE GRADE QUALITY
HOURS OBTAINED POINT POINT (QP)
Mathematics 3 68 C 2.6 3x2.6=7.8
English 3 72 B 3 3x3=9
Physics 3 75 B 3.2 3x3.2=9.6
Islamiat 2 80 B 3.5 2x3.5=7
Computer 3 87 A 4 3x4 =12
TOTAL 14 45.4
GPA FORMULA:
(Sum of all Quality Points Obtained(Q.P)) 45.4
GPA= ------------------------------------------------------------------- GPA= -------- GPA= 3.24
(Sum of Credit Hours of all the Course Offered) 14

CGPA FORMULA:
(Sum of all Grade Points Average Obtained)
CGPA= ------------------------------------------------------------
(Nos.of Semester)

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SEMESTER RULES AND REGULATIONS

RE-TOTALING OF MARKS
Rechecking will mean re–totaling of marks and checking for unmarked questions (if so left without
marking). Re-totaling of marks is allowed if the candidate submits an application to the Controller
of Examinations, through the Director/Chairman of the concerned department within two weeks’
time from the date of announcement of the result on payment of prescribed fee Rs.500/-, in a
bench for each page.
MISTAKE/OMISSION
The University reserves the right to correct any error, mistake or omission in the results or
certificates etc. at any time upon verification of the record.
MODIFICATION OF REGULATION
University reserves the right to modify the regulations from time to time as may be felt appropriate
and guidelines from HEC or other governing bodies.
REPEATING COURSES
1. Whenever a student fails or gets a ‘C’ or lower grade, he/she can reappear or improve
his/her GPA at the immediate next session in the respective semester(s) when the
examination for that course(s) is conducted.
2. A student is allowed only one chance to improve his/her grades in a course(s) of a previous
semester.
3. A student who has appeared in the final Master’s degree examination and is placed in ‘C’
grade may be allowed one more chance to improve his/her GPA of the final year only at the
immediate next session in the respective semester when the examination for that course(s)
is conducted.
4. If a student Absents himself/herself in a mid-term/final semester examination for any
reasons, no separate examination will be held for him/her, during that semester. He/she
can appear at the immediate next session in the respective semester when the
examination for that course(s) is conducted or he/she will attempt all questions in final
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HOSTEL (BOYS/GIRLS) RULES & REGULATIONS

Students are strictly prohibited in:

1. Engaging in any immoral or agitational and violent activities or creating nuisance or

disturbing the peace and tranquility on the campus.
2. Keeping electric appliances such as refrigerators/air conditioners T.V., oven, burners and
heaters etc.
3. Keeping and using medicines or other intoxicants except drugs prescribed by authorized
medical expert on account of illness.
4. Keeping unauthorized persons in the room.
5. Subletting the allotted room or any other room lying vacant.
6. Nonpayment of Hostel dues during the quarter of the year for which allotment was given in the
Hostel
7. Parking cars or other vehicles in places other than the designated parking lot.
8. Inviting visitors in the Hostel rooms.
9. Causing willful damage or causing damage, acts of vandalism, removing or damaging Hostel
/ University property.
10. Barricading stairs, corridors, gates, and other areas in the Hostel.
11. Staging sit-in, Lockup, occupying Hostel/ warden / administration offices.
12. Hostel fee will be charged annually.

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13. Pasting of posters / chalking on Hostels / campus buildings / premises/ compound-walls

or any portion thereof.
14. Inciting parochial, linguistic, sectarian / religious / feelings among Hostel residents.
15. Staying away from the Hostel premises after 10.00 pm for boys, 09:00 pm for girls and
before call for Fajar prayer or for longer periods without prior permission from higher
authorities. (Applies to boys / girls hostel only).
16. Late comers or early deportees would be required to sign in a register at the Reception,
stating valid reasons for late coming or early departure.
17. The Hostel authorities reserve the right to search the personal belongings and baggage of
residents at the time of entering the Hostel or while residing in the allotted room.
18. Cooking in the Hostel rooms is strictly prohibited.
19. No visitor shall be allowed to meet the residents of Hostels before 7:00a.m. and after
8:00p.m. Parents shall have to provide CNIC and record his/her name and address and
signature and time of arrival and departure in the register kept at reception.
20. In any emergency or departing from hostel, hostler shall have to get gatepass from hostel
warden.

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FACILITIES OFFERED

SCHOLARSHIP
Financial aid in the form of limited number of
scholarships, bursaries and free-ships are
offered to deserving students on
poverty/merit basis.

STUDENT FACILITATION CENTER

Students are mostly provided with one
window operation facilities. The students
advising center assist and guide the students
in their growth and development by
constituting meaningful curricula and
co-curricular activities which are compatible
with their practical life goals.
The admission and academic office facilitate
the students in admission and academic
related matters.
The exam office facilitate in exam related
matters.
The Students Finance Aid office help and
facilitate students in scholarship related Student Faciliation Center
matters.

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FACILITIES OFFERED
CENTRAL LIBRARY
Central Library
Library consists of modern digital facilities.
Library provides the study space and online /
offline books are available for all disciplines for
students of univer sity. SBBU library is well
furnished having 15,000 collections of books,
journals on various subjects including research
room and other reference rooms with seating
capacity of 300 students.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (ITC)

IT Centre at SBBU SBA is to meet the IT needs of
the university and provide state of the art IT
services to ensure smooth functioning of the
university. A solution is a particular type of
mixture e.g. software, hardware, network &
other latest technologies. ITC is having
qualified, skilled & experienced staff.

FREE WI-FI
The University is well-equipped with state of
IT Center
art IT-Facilities; all class- rooms, corridors and
public areas are provided free wifi accessibility
round the clock, to all the faculty, staff &
students.
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FACILITIES OFFERED
TRANSPORT FACILITIES
Transport facilities are very limited and the
transport section is responsible for execution
and managing the directions, and
coordination of all transportation matters.
This includes Time schedules & routes,
and making sure that drivers are aware of
their duties and traffic laws.

COMPUTING & OTHER SCIENCE LABS

SBBU Transport
FACILITIES
University has established a fully equipped
with the latest and state of art computer Computer Labs
laboratories including internet facility. The
main functions of the computer labs are:
1. To impart instructions and trainings to
the under-graduate students in
learning the use of computer.
2. To provide facility for teaching and
research staff to use the day to day
systems for research and
development.
3. To conduct the practical of computer
oriented subjects of all discipline of the
university.
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FACILITIES OFFERED
SPORTS FACILITIES
There is a well-established sport complex fully
equipped with all the sports goods to provide
a healthy entertainment to the students of this
University. Students do daily practice of all
sorts of sports and indoor and outdoor.
Moreover sports events like sports galas and
festivals are arranged from time to time.

CAFETERIA Cricket Ground

A Cafeteria is actually one of the most
frequented places in a university. It serves not
only as an eatery but also as a place where DMS Canteen
students come to relax, interact, socialize and
rejuvenate, hence the cafeterias truly work as
refreshment centers. So, Shaheed Benazir
Bhutto University facilitates the students with a
well-furnished, well equipped, clean and
properly sanitized cafeteria, where the edibles
are served to the students on affordable prices
while hygiene and cleanliness are always
monitored.

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FACILITIES OFFERED

FM RADIO
SBBU have strong belief in effective
communication with all the stake hold ers. In
this context the university has launched the
FM Radio Facility to all students for learning.
Students under the guidance of seniors,
broadcast the programs and lectures on
different subjects frequently.

VIDEO CONFERENCE FACILITIES Visitors Hostel

Video Conference room has been
established in the university at ITC in order to
have better communication with the global Boys Hostel
community via video meetings, webinars etc.
to be arranged by the relavent department
through the permission of Dean concerned.

BOYS HOSTEL
The newly built boys’ hostel has a capacity to
house a good number of students along with
all the necessary required facilities are
available. The priority is given only to those
students who are from far-flung areas and
out of bus route.

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FACILITIES OFFERED
GIRLS HOSTEL Girls Hostel
For girls who are coming from remote areas
with no bus services are offered to have a very
comfortable environment in a separate Girls
hostel with all basic facilities, privacy and
security.

DISPENSARY
Dispensary is fully equipped and functional
with three (2 male and 01 female) doctors
available along with all basic needs and
medicines.

SECURITY Dispensary
Proper security mechanism has been
maintained to safeguard human and physical
resources of the university. Security System is
monitored by the following four layers.
1. Security Guards.
2. Camera ( All Movements in the campus
are recorded
3. Walk through gate /Scanning gates
4. Siren
All are being monitored & recorded round the
clock.

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Shaheed Benazirabad, Ladhi Stop Sakrand Road Nawabshah.
Sindh, Pakistan.

Ph: +92-244-9370520 / 522

Fax: +92-244-9370521
Email: [email protected]
web: www.sbbusba.edu.pk