Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

Dean: Prof. Dr. Saleem Asghar, S.I.

All academic departments of CIIT provide exceptional facilities for conducting research work leading to MS and PhD degrees. These facilities include, among others, good libraries, well equipped laboratories, state-of-the-technology computer labs, internet access, and an atmosphere for learning and research. A graduate scholar has unqualified access to all facilities available in either the concerned department or in other allied departments of CIIT.

The broad objectives of these programs are not only to keep pace with the expanding frontiers of knowledge but also to provide research training relevant to the present social and economic uplift of the country.

Primarily, a program leading to MS/PhD should impart education and training to a scholar in the area of interest for pursuing graduate studies, to inculcate in the student a spirit for learning, and develop in him faculties of observation, critical assessment, hypothesis testing and report writing. Graduate Programs at CIIT have been tailored to equip scholars with the necessary skills required to successfully accomplish all these tasks.

CIIT seeks to provide optimal intellectual and social climate for advanced study. Strengths are built upon and professional development is promoted to prepare graduate students to assume leadership positions in academia, private industry and public service.

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS FALL 2009

Admissions in the Graduate Program (MS/PhD) are being offered at Islamabad, Abbottabad, Lahore and Wah campuses in the subjects shown against each.

Islamabad Campus

Biosciences Department:	MS/PhD in Biosciences MS/PhD in Bioinformatics
Computer Science Department:	MS/PhD in Computer Science MS/PhD in Health Informatics
Electrical Engineering Department:	MS/PhD in Computer Engineering MS/PhD in Telecom Engineering MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering
Management Science Department:	MS/PhD in Management Science
Meteorology Department:	MS/PhD in Meteorology
Physics Department:	MS/PhD in Physics

Abbottabad Campus

Chemistry Department:	MS in Industrial Chemistry MS in Applied Organic Chemistry
Computer Science Department:	MS in Computer Science
Electrical Engineering Department:	MS Electrical Engineering with major in Computer Engineering Power & Energy Engineering Electronics Systems Engineering Automation & Control Engineering Communication Engineering
Environmental Sciences Department:	MS in Biotechnology MS/PhD in Environmental Science MS in Sustainable Water Sanitation Health & Development
Management Science Department:	MS in Management Science
Mathematics Department:	MS in Mathematics

Lahore Campus

Computer Science Department:	MS in Computer Science
Management Science Department:	MS in Management Science
Mathematics Department:	MS in Mathematics

Wah Campus

Computer Science Department:	MS in Computer Science
Management Science Department:	MS in Management Science
Electrical Engineering Department:	MS in Electronics Engineering

Important Dates

Last date for receipt of Applications	30th July, 2009
Interviews	24-26th August 2009
List of successful candidates	31st August
Start of classes	7th September, 2009

Eligibility for Admission

MS:	i) The candidates must have passed MSc or BS(4years) in the relevant subject in 1st division or CGPA of 2.5/4.0 or higher. ii) The candidates must have passed GAT (General) Test organized by National Testing Service.
Phd:	i) The candidates must have passed MS in 1st division or CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 70% marks. ii) The candidates are also required to pass GRE (Subject) International, if not already done so, with a score of 50 percentile or higher.

How to Apply

The Admission Forms are placed inside the Prospectus. Admission Forms are also available on CIIT website (www.ciit.edu.pk). Graduate prospectus will be available on all campuses of CIIT offering Graduate Programs from 6th July 2009, on payment of Rs 500/-. Prospectus can be purchased from any campus. However, the Admission Form must be submitted at the campus where admission is sought.

Completed Admission Forms, along with attested copies of academic degrees/certificates and 2 passport size photographs should be sent to Admission Committee of the campus in which admission is required.

Prospective students desirous of getting admission in any MS program of CIIT should appear in the GAT (General) Test conducted by National Testing Service, NTS. The dates of these tests are prominently displayed on the NTS website: www.nts.org.pk.

Interview

The list of candidates short listed for interview is displayed on the Campus/Departmental Notice Boards. The selected candidates are required to appear before the Departmental Admission Committee for interview and final selection.

The overall merit list is prepared by combining the weighted marks obtained in the previous public examinations with the marks obtained in the NTS test and interview.

The final merit list is displayed on the departmental Notice Boards as well as CIIT website. The successful candidates will also be informed through telephone or email. However, the applicants are advised to keep in touch with the concerned department or visit CIIT website for latest information.

Admission in PhD

For admission in PhD, GAT (General) test is not required. However, the candidates are required to pass GRE (Subject) International, within one year of admission if not already done so.

A detailed interview is held by the Departmental Admission Committee of the short listed candidates. The merit list is prepared by combining the weighted marks of previous public examinations and interview. The final merit list is displayed on the departmental Notice Board.

Graduate Handbook