THE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, PESHAWAR-PAKISTAN

DIRECTORATE OF ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH

ADMISSION NOTICE
(Spring Semester 2019)
MBA, M.Sc(H), MS, M.Phil and PhD
Degree Programs

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The University of Agriculture Peshawar is unique and specialized institution in Agriculture as well as
allied sciences established in 1981.It provides best learning environment for postgraduate studies in
Agriculture and Allied Disciplines under the supervision of highly qualified faculty and believes in
producing leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals.
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 Online University Admission and Test forms will be available from November 27, 2018
 Last date for submission of Test form to the DASAR office December 14, 2018
 University Admission Test will be held on January 06, 2019
 Last date for submission of admission form along with the required attested documents to
concerned Department/Institute on or before January 17 , 2019

M.Sc. (H)/ Ph.D. Degree Programs M Phil and PhD Degree Programs
 Agronomy
 Agric. Mechanization  Theriogenology (Animal Health)
 Agric. Chemistry  Pathology (Animal Health)
 Animal Nutrition  Biotechnology and Genetics Engineering
 Agric. & Applied Economics  Economics (IDS)
 Agric. Extension Education & Communication
 Entomology
 Food Science & Technology
 Horticulture MS Degree Programs (SSEP)
 Human Nutrition  MBA (1.5)
 Plant Pathology  Management Science
 Plant Breeding and Genetics  Computer Science
 Plant Protection  Information Technology
 Poultry Science
 Soil & Environmental Sciences
 Livestock Management M Phil Degree Programs (SSEP)
 Rural Development
 Rural Sociology  Sociology
 Water Management  Statistics
 Weed Sciences  Islamiyat

University Admission Test:

GAT (General) will be conducted for admission in M.Sc.(H)/MS/M Phil degree programs. GAT (Subject) will be conducted for
all PhD degree program.

Required Subject Test Score:

i. 50% score for M.Sc. (H), M.Phil, MS and MBA (1.5) degree programs
ii. 60% score for all PhD degree programs

Note:

i. Candidates shall apply online for university admission test on University website www.aup.edu.pk .
and also submit hard copy with admission test fee of Rs. 1500/- to DASR office or on before December
14, 2018.
ii. Candidates who qualify university admission test with passing Score submit hard copy of printed filled
form along with receipt of Rs. 1500/- for each program.( AC# 148700074507-01) shall be submitted
to concerned Department/Institute on or before January 17, 2019. during the office hours.
iii. Candidates applying for more than one disciplines, must fill and submit separate form alongwith
receipt of Rs.600/- for each additional discipline.
iv. All those candidates whose results are awaited, can also apply for admission test only, however,
provisional certificate/degree must be submitted for admission on or before the interview date.
v. Details about the admission schedule are available on the University website.
vi. Only those candidates, who have submitted the University Admission Test form to the DASAR office
within the due date will be allowed to sit in the examination. No forms will be entertained after the due
date.

General Eligibility
PhD-Minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (under semester system) or 1st division under annual system (with
required course work) from HEC recognized University.

M. Sc. (H), MS, M. Phil: Minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.00 (under semester system) or 2nd division
with 56% marks under Annual System from HEC recognized Universities/ institutes (Deficiency courses
will be given where necessary).

Applicants possessing M. Sc. (Hons) Agri. in the relevant field of study.

(Deficiency courses of undergraduate level will be given where necessary)
except Rural Development and Extension Education & Communication.
Rural Development and Agric. Extension & Communication:
Applicants with M. Sc. (Hons) degree in any field of Agriculture (only) can
apply. (Deficiency courses of undergraduate level will be given where
necessary)
PhD Rural Sociology:M.Sc (Hons) Agric. Rural Sociology orM.Phil
Sociology“18 years of schooling with deficiencies (if any) to be determined
by the Board of Studies.”
Biotechnology & Genetics Engineering:M.Phil Biotechnology
Biotechnology & Genetics Engineering: B.Sc. (Hons) Agri./Animal
Husbandry, Bachelor of Biotechnology, M.Sc. Botany, Zoology,
Microbiology, Chemistry, Forestry, DVM, MBBS/BDS. (Deficiency
courses of undergraduate level will be given where necessary)
M. Phil Economics, Sociology and Statistics: Four years Bachelor or MA/M.Sc
degree from HEC recognized University/Institute in the relevant.
(Deficiency courses of undergraduate level will be given where necessary)
Theriogenology and Pathology: B.Sc. (H) Animal Husbandry, Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or MBBS
Management Science: Four Years BBA (Hons)/B.Com (Hons) or MBA,
M.Com, MPA, MA Economics (with 66 Credit Hours Course work)
MS Computer Science: Four years BS (CS), MCS, M. Sc. (CS)
Information Technology: Four years BS (IT)/BS (SE), MIT, M. Sc. (CS)
Applicants possessing minimum four years B.Sc. (H) Agric./Animal
Husbandry/DVM (HEC recognized ) degree in the relevant field of study
M.Sc. (H) with minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.00 (under semester system) or 2 nd division
with 56% marks under Annual System from HEC recognized
Universities/Institutes..
 MBA (1.5): BBA (4years), B.Com (4years), MBA (16years), M.Com,
ACMA, ACA and other relevant equivalent qualification with minimum
MBA (1.5) CGPA of 2.50/4.00 (under semester system) or 2 nd division with 56%
marks under Annual System from HEC recognized Universities/Institutes..

Specific
1.
Eligibility
Migration Certificate must be submitted within one month after admission.
i. In-Services Applicants must apply for admission through proper channel along with No
Objection Certificate (NOC).
ii. Leave certificate initially for two semesters (for Master programs) and four semesters (for
PhD programs must be provided within one month of admission, failing which, admission of
the candidate shall cease automatically.
iii. University teacher, who are not sponsored by the HEC or any other agency, requires leave as
a pre-condition are exempted from provision of leave certificate).
iv. All those applicants, whose results are awaited OR not in possession of valid degree on
closing date are not eligible for admission.
2. Incomplete forms and those received after due date shall NOT be entertained .

Following Scholarships are available for needy and deserving students:

i. HEC Need Based Scholarships
ii. Student Welfare Endowment Fund
iii. Iqbal Scholarship for MS/M.Phil
iv. Jinnah Scholarship for PhD
v. Pak-Scottish Scholarship for Female Only

Prof. Dr. Khalid Nawab

Director, Advanced Studies and Research
Phone: 091-, 091-9221350 ext. 3256,