| Eligibility Criteria for Admission in Ph.D Applied Psychology |
| The admission criterion is strictly in accordance with the rules set by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan and Doctoral Program Coordination Committee (DPCC), University of the Punjab. Application form must be complete in all respects particularly, with reference to detailed marks in the previous examination, equivalence certificate from the University of the Punjab (if required), Conversion of marks (if required) and migration certificate (if required). For admission in PhD, the basic required qualification is MPhil in Applied Psychology / Psychology or MS Health Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Behavioural Sciences/ Organizational Psychology with minimum Ist. Div / CGPA = 3.0 / OPM 70% , followed by BS 4 years in applied Psychology/Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Behaivoural sciences or MSc in Applied Psychology from HEC recognized University in Pakistan or MSc in above stated subjects from a foreign University. Merit is calculated on the basis of GRE based institutional entry test, academic qualification, interview, professional experience and research publications. |
| For Ph.D. Applied Psychology an applicant shall be judged on the basis of the following criteria for admission: |
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Academic qualifications*- 40 Marks |
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Publications in HEC approved journals - (1 Mark per publication)-05 Marks |
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Professional experience in relevant field - 05 Marks (One Mark for each year for job in the relevant field / as per Departmental preference) |
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GRE based institutional entry test which consists of two parts ( Part 1: Analytical; Part 2: subject based )- 40 Marks (only MCQs) |
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Interview -10 Marks |
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Out of 40 marks reserved for academic qualifications, 40 marks for the GRE based institutional entry test and 10 for the interview, minimum 50% are the qualifying marks in each of these categories. |
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Only those candidates who qualify the GRE based institutional entry test will be called for an interview. |
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PhD candidates will also submit research proposal of 5 to 10 pages along with their application. |
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* Break up of 40 marks for academic qualifications:
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| Course/ Degree |
% age marks
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45%
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50%
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55%
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60%
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70%
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80%
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| Matric |
Marks
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2
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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| F.A / F.Sc. |
Marks
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2
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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| B.A./ B.Sc |
Marks
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2
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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M.A / MSc
(Annual System) |
Marks
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2
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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BS (Hons.) 4 years /
B.Sc (Hons) 4 years
(16 years edu.) |
CGPA
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2.5
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2.7
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3.0
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3.4
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>3.8
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Marks
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8
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10
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12
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14
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16
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M.A./ M.Sc
(Semester System) |
Marks
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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M.S / M.Phil
(18 years edu.) |
Marks |
3.0 CGPA / 1st Div.
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3.3
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3.6
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>3.8
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5
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6
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7
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8
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| Instructions for Foreign candidates |
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A foreign candidate should apply through his/her Home Country's Embassy and Pakistan Mission Abroad office (in case of overseas Pakistani) alongwith TOEFL or IELTS or equivalent with 5.5 score/band, all educational documents and passport etc. However, PU ex-graduates will be exempted from TOEFL or IELTS or equivalent. |
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The concerned department/institute will send a provisional admission letter to the Registrar and copy to Chairperson DPCC along with HEC proforma of foreign students for clearance of the vetting agencies before joining the program. |
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The candidate should also pass the GRE based institutional entry test on arrival or submit GRE International with admission form. |
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After fulfilling all above requirements the candidate will be allowed to attend classes with a valid visa. |
| Note: Qualification from Institutions other than the University of the Punjab will be equalized by the Equivalence Committee of the University of the Punjab. |
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