Advertisement for Admissions of B.Ed. / MS /M. Phil. /Ph.D. Programs Fall 2025

FJWU offers B.Ed./MS/M.Phil. / Ph.D. Programs, consistent with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) criteria/requirements. These programs require full-time student enrollment for coursework.

For admission to MS/M.Phil. applicants are required to have:

  1. For Semester System:

Minimum CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 and 3.1 out of 5 in Master's / BS 4 years from any HEC-recognized university /institution.

  1. For Annual System:
  • 1st division in Masters/BS 4 years from any HEC-recognized university/institution for all Departments except English and Urdu.
  • 2nd division is acceptable for English.
  • 50% marks are acceptable for Urdu.
  • A minimum score of 50 in the GAT General Test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) is required (except where specific tests will be taken by respective Departments).
  • NOC from the employer (if applicable)

N.B. Preference will be given to the students who have a research background.

City Campus:

S No.

Departments

Degree Programs (02 years duration)

Eligibility Criteria

1

Anthropology

Anthropology

Sixteen Years of Education in Anthropology/Sociology/Gender Studies/Behavioral Sciences/Political Science and related disciplines. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. Minimum score required is 50).

2

Business Administration

Master of Science in Business Administration (MS 1.5 years)

Sixteen Years Education in Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. Minimum score required is 50).

3

Chemistry

Chemistry

Sixteen Years of Education in Chemistry and Allied Disciplines. A minimum score of 50 in the GAT General Test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) is required.

4

Communication & Media Studies

Communication & Media Studies

Sixteen Years of Education in   Mass Communication/Journalism/Communication and Media Studies/Radio and TV Production/ Advertising/PR/Film Production/ Computer Arts/ Media Production/ Fine Arts/ Multimedia Arts/ Visual Arts and any other relevant social science subjects. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. The minimum score required is 50).

5

Computer Science

Computer Science

Sixteen years of Education in Computer Science or relevant disciplines. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. Minimum score required is 50). Classes will commence after 2 pm.

6

Economics

Economics

Sixteen Years of Education in Economics, Commerce, Accounting and Finance, Economics and Finance, Management Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Development Studies, Public Policy, Agriculture Economics, and Econometrics. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department). Minimum score required is 50).

7

Education

Education

Sixteen Years Education in Education / M. Ed. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. Minimum score required is 50).  Classes will commence after 2:30 pm.

8

English

English (Literature)

Sixteen Years of Education in English Language, Linguistics, or Literature (Minimum score of 50 in GAT General is required. However, applicants will have to appear in another specific written test also on the day of the interview)

9

English (Linguistics)

Sixteen Years of Education in English Language, Linguistics, or Literature (Minimum score of 50 in GAT General is required. However, applicants will have to appear in another specific written test also on the day of the interview)

10

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Sciences

Sixteen years of Education in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, GIS, Agricultural Science, Forestry, Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Environmental Engineering, Energy System Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Sciences, Nanotechnology. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. Minimum score required is 50).

11

Environmental Sciences (Chemistry)

Sixteen Years Education in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Soil Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Energy System Engineering, Geophysics, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Polymer and Process Engineering, Materials Sciences, Nanotechnology, Botany. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. Minimum score required is 50).

12

Gender Studies

Gender Studies

Sixteen Years Education in all Social Sciences disciplines. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. Minimum score required is 50).

13

International Relations

International Relations

Sixteen Years Education in International Relations or any of its fields/specializations Political Science, Defense and Strategic Studies (DSS), Defense & Diplomatic studies (DDS), History, Area Studies (European Studies, American Studies, Central Asian Studies, Pakistan Studies) Nuclear and Strategic Studies, Asian Studies and Peace & Conflict Studies. Candidates having Inter-disciplinary Qualifications in a field other than International Relations (Sixteen Years Education in Psychology, Law, Public Policy & Governance, Gender/Women Studies, English, Economics, Sociology, Education, Public Administration, Anthropology, Behavioral Sciences, Communication/Media Sciences/Journalism) may only be allowed, if candidate has taken 6-9 CH of deficiency courses of level 6. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. Minimum score required is 50).

14

Islamic Studies

Islamic Studies

Sixteen years Education in Islamic Studies (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. Minimum score required is 50).

15

Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics

Sixteen years Education in Mathematics. (Minimum score of 50 in GAT General Test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) is required).

16

Public Administration

Public Management

Sixteen years Education in Public Administration / Business Administration/B. Com/BBIT/M. Com/Economics/International Relations/Defence & Diplomatic Studies/Political Science and any other relevant field. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. Minimum score required is 50).

17

Master of Science in Public Policy & Management

Sixteen years Education in Public Policy, Public Administration, Management Sciences, Commerce, Economics, Political Sciences, and any other relevant field. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. Minimum score required is 50).

18

Sociology

Sociology

Sixteen years of education in any of the disciplines (Sociology, Anthropology, Women/Gender Studies, Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, or Development Studies). Candidates from other Social Science disciplines will be required to complete 6–9 credit hours of deficiency courses prior to the commencement of the regular program. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. The minimum score required is 50).

19

Software Engineering

 Master of Science in Software Engineering

Sixteen years of education in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or any other relevant disciplines recognized by the HEC/PEC/NCEAC and any other relevant accreditation bodies.  (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. The minimum score required is 50).

20

Master of Science in Data Science

21

Urdu Zuban-O-Adab

Urdu Zuban-O-Adab

Sixteen Years Education in Urdu. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. Minimum score required is 50).

 

Campus-II

Sr. No.

Departments

Degree Programs (02 years duration)

Eligibility Criteria

1

Biotechnology

Biotechnology

Sixteen Years of Education in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and Pharmaceutical Sciences (with a major in Microbiology / Biotechnology and related fields). A minimum score of 50 in the GAT General Test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) is required.

2

Commerce

Master of Science in Accounting and Finance

Sixteen years of Education in Management Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Commerce, or Business-related fields (ACCA, ACMA, ACA). (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. The minimum score required is 50).

3

Physics

Physics

Sixteen Years of Education in Physics or Electronics, or Material Science. (GAT General is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a specific written test conducted by the department. The minimum score required is 50).

Note:

  • MS/M.Phil. classes in any degree program will not be initiated if the number of enrolled students is less than 5.
  • 02 % quota is reserved each for disabled/special persons and minorities.
  • 01 % quota is reserved for FJWU employees' children.
  • The University reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of approved seats in any Degree Program if required.

For admission to Ph. D. applicants are required to have: 

  1. Minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 and 3.75 out of 5.0 (in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) in M. Phil/MS/Equivalent from any HEC-recognized university.
  2. A minimum score of 60 in the GAT subject test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) is required (except where respective Departments will take subject tests). A 60% score in the case of the departmental test is also required.
  3. Supervisor’s Consent Letter
  4. NOC from the employer (if applicable).

N.B. Preference will be given to the students who have completed MS/M. Phil with Research Thesis.

Applications are invited for Ph.D. in the following departments: City Campus:

S. No.

Departments

Degree Programs

Eligibility Criteria

1

Business Administration

Management Sciences

MS/M. Phil. in Business / Management Sciences. Students with non-research-based prior degrees are not eligible to apply. (GAT Subject is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a subject-specific written test conducted by the department and a score of 60 is required).       

2

Communication and Media Studies

 Communication and Media Studies

MS/M. Phil / Equivalent Degree in Mass Communication/Communication and Media Studies/Journalism/Multimedia Journalism/Media Studies (GAT Subject is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a subject-specific written test conducted by the department and a score of 60 is required).  

3

Computer Sciences

Computer Science

MS/M. Phil / Equivalent Degree in Computer Science and relevant fields. (Minimum score of 60 in the GAT Subject Test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) is required).

4

Economics

Economics

MS/M. Phil. in Economics. (A minimum score of 60 in the GAT Subject Test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) is required OR Applicants will have to appear in a subject-specific written test conducted by the department and a score of 60 is required).  

5

Education

Education

MS/M. Phil. in Education (GAT Subject is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a subject-specific written test conducted by the department and a score of 60 is required).  (Classes will commence after 2:30 pm)

6

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Sciences

MS/M.Phil. in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Science, GIS, Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Environmental Engineering, Energy System Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Sciences, Nanotechnology. (GAT Subject is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a subject-specific written test conducted by the department and a score of 60 is required).       

7

Environmental Sciences (Chemistry)

MS/M.Phil. in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Soil Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Energy System Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geophysics, Chemical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Polymer and Process Engineering, Materials Sciences, Nanotechnology. (GAT Subject is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a subject-specific written test conducted by the department and a score of 60 is required).       

8

English

English (Literature)

MS/M. Phil.  English Literature  (with Thesis) .  (Minimum score of 60 in the GAT Subject Test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) is required).         

9

English (Linguistics)

MS/M. Phil. English Language / Linguistics (with Thesis) .  (Minimum score of 60 in the GAT Subject Test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) is required).         

10

Islamic Studies

Islamic Studies

MS/M. Phil. Or equivalent in Islamic Studies (GAT Subject is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a subject-specific written test conducted by the department and a score of 60 is required). (Classes will commence after 2 pm).

11

Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics

MS (with thesis)/M. Phil. /equivalent degree in Mathematics.  (Minimum score of 60 in the GAT Subject Test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) is required).         

12

Public Administration

Public Management

MS/M. Phil. in Public Administration, Business Administration, Commerce, BBIT, Economics, International Relations, Gender Studies, Political Science and any other relevant field. (GAT Subject is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a subject-specific written test conducted by the department and a score of 60 is required).       

13

Urdu Zuban-O-Adab

Urdu Zuban-O-Adab

MS/M. Phil. in Urdu (GAT Subject is not required. Applicants will have to appear in a subject-specific written test conducted by the department and a score of 60 is required).       

 

Campus-II

S. No.

Departments

Degree Programs

Eligibility Criteria

1

Biotechnology

Biotechnology

MS/M. Phil. in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences. (Minimum score of 60 in the GAT Subject Test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) is required.)

  •  02 % quota is reserved each for disabled/special persons and minorities.
  • 01 % quota is reserved for FJWU employees' children.
  • The University reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of approved seats in any Degree Program if required.

City Campus

For admission to B.Ed. applicants are required to have:

  • Minimum CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 and 3.1 out of 5 (in the Semester System) or 45 % marks (in the Annual System) in Master's / BS 4 years from any HEC-recognized university (in any academic subject other than education).

 

S. No

 

Department

 

Degree Programs

                                                                                                 Eligibility Criteria
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Teacher Education

B.Ed. (1.5 years) 

Sixteen Years (MA 2 years/BS 4 years) Education in any academic subject. Attendance Full Time (2:00-5:00 pm)

Note: Classes in B.Ed. the Degree Program will not be initiated if the number of enrolled students is less than 10.

 

  • The University is accepting online applications for the Fall Semester 2025 through the Online Admission Portal (https://onlineadmission.fjwu.edu.pk/). Therefore, during the application process, candidates must upload electronic copies of their documents. There is no requirement to send hard copies of the documents/receipts.
  • Once the candidate enters all her information and uploads the required documents on the portal, she can apply in programs. After applying to programs, the application processing fee (non-refundable) can be paid via any online banking app using kuickpay only. The fee paid through any other means will not be acceptable. The application will not be accepted/processed without this fee payment within the due date.
  • Application processing fee (non-refundable) for B.Ed/ MS/ M.Phil./Ph.D. Programs will be Rs. 1200/- per Degree Program /option. Candidates desiring to apply for more options have to pay another Rs. 1200/- and so on and so forth. A single challan shall be generated, whatever the case.
  • Candidates awaiting results must submit their online applications by the due date. Results declared after the submission of the online application can only be entered in the portal by the candidate herself by the notified date on our website.
  • Any kind of tampering with documents will lead to permanent disqualification.
  • Candidates having any foreign degrees/diplomas/ results in the form of GPA/Grade points are required to upload an equivalence certificate stating the percentage/marks.
  • All admissions will be granted provisionally and will be subject to finalization/confirmation only after submission of SSC and HSSC certificates by the candidates, duly attested by IBCC, within 02 weeks of admission.
  • All information / Admission Updates, interview Lists /Merit Lists will be displayed on the University website. No letters/calls/messages would be sent for admission offers/commencement of classes, etc.
  • All information regarding the Entry Test (if any), Interviews (if any), and Merit Lists will be displayed on the website Schedule for displaying the list for Departmental Specific written test (where applicable) / Interviews / Merit Lists will be available on our website in the 3rd week of August 2025.
  • At least 50 % marks in an interview (if applicable) would be required to be considered for the Merit List.
  • An open house for the information of candidates and their parents will be held on August 05, 2025, in the Main Campus and on August 07, 2025, in Campus II on Chakri Road. The details will be available on our website in the first week of August.
  • Different scholarships for deserving students, on-campus hostel facilities, and transport are also available.

The last date for submission of online applications is August 18, 2025.

Further details are available in: e.prospectus 2025-26 and website: www.fjwu.edu.pk

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