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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

ADMISSION GUIDE
2016-17

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology


Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this admission guide is correct at the
time of printing. The COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), however, reserves the
right to make changes wherever and whenever necessary. In the event of inconsistency between the
information contained in the admission guide and the Institutes regulations or programs, or where
an interpretation of the admission guide is required, the decision of the Institute shall be final. The
admission guide does not form any part of a contract between any person and the Institute.
Table of Contents
CIIT at a Glance 2

Eligibility Criteria of Academic Programs 7

Faculty of Information Sciences and Technology 7

Faculty of Engineering 7

Faculty of Business Administration 9

Faculty of Science 11

Faculty of Architecture and Design 14

Admissions 15

Application Procedure 15

Financial Support 16

International Students 17

Contacts 20

For further details about Faculties, Departments, Programs, Facilities, please view CIIT Undergraduate
Prospectus 2016-17 online on the weblink: ww3.comsats.edu.pk/ro/Undergraduate_Prospectus.aspx
CIIT at a Glance
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), a is the Chancellor of the Institute. The CIIT functions
leading Degree Awarding Institute of higher education in under the guidance of the Board of Governors (BOG)
Pakistan is among the Centers of Excellence of headed by the Executive Director, Commission on
Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Science and Technology for Sustainable
Development in the South (COMSATS) www.comsats.org. Development in the South (COMSATS), while the
Established in 1998, CIIT is one of the fast growing Rector is the Chief Executive of the Institute.
research-based institutions in Pakistan, with a wide range
of academic programs; ranging from basic sciences to Campuses
cutting edge emerging technologies and a network of
inter-disciplinary research centers making it an ideal place Besides the principal campus at Islamabad, others
for higher studies leading to MS and PhD degrees. campuses of CIIT at Abbottabad, Wah, Lahore,
Attock, Sahiwal and Vehari are fully functional along
Degree Awarding Institute with its Virtual Campus. Few more campuses are also
in the pipeline.
The CIIT was granted status of Degree Awarding Institute
(DAI) by the Federal Government of Pakistan vide
Presidential Ordinance No. XXXVIII issued on August 12,
2000. The President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan is the
Patron and the Federal Minister for Science & Technology

ISLAMABAD CAMPUS ABBOTABAD CAMPUS WAH CAMPUS LAHORE CAMPUS


Established in: 1998 Established in: 2001 Established in: 2001 Established in: 2002
Students: 8,058 Students: 5,731 Students: 3,538 Students: 4,868
Convocations: 20 Convocations: 19 Convocations: 19 Convocations: 20
Graduates: 11,288 Graduates: 8,480 Graduates: 4,028 Graduates: 8,863
Faculty: 1,107 Faculty: 619 Faculty: 224 Faculty: 558

ATTOCK CAMPUS SAHIWAL CAMPUS VEHARI CAMPUS VIRTUAL CAMPUS


Established in: 2004 Established in: 2006 Established in: 2008 Established in: 2012
Students: 2,455 Students: 2,940 Students: 2,388 Students: 5,993
Convocations: 15 Convocations: 11 Convocations: 08 Graduates: 921
Graduates: 1,204 Graduates: 1,768 Graduates: 530 Faculty: 73
Faculty: 151 Faculty: 221 Faculty: 181

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Quick Facts 2000 2016
Campuses 1 8
Faculties 2 6
Academic Programs 3 97
Departments 2 18
Centers - 10
Faculty Members 15 3,134
Research Papers - 5,666
Students 277 35,971
Graduates - 37,082
Convocations - 90
International MoUs - 210
National MoUs - 79

National Ranking

No. 2 No. 3 No. 6


Among all University in
universities in Pakistan in General Among overall
Research Category Universities
Productivity

International Ranking

Among Top 250


Quacquarelli 3 Stars awarded by Among 401-450 QS World
Symonds (QS) Asian QS Star Rating University Rankings by Subject
University Ranking System 2013 Computer Science and
2015 and 2014 Information Systems 2016

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97 97
Academic Programs 96
86
73
66
56
48
42
37
30 32
25 26
15
10

2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

11,288

8,863 Campus wise Graduates


8,480

4,028

1,768
1,204
921
530

Islamabad Lahore Abbottabad Wah Sahiwal Attock Virtual Campus Vehari

Year-Wise Student Enrollment 29,358


35,452 35,971

22,860
19,069
18,700
16,700
14,000
11,500
8,700
6,300 7,600
5,000
3,600
1,600
277

2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

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Academic Programs
Presently, following undergraduate degree programs are being offered for the year 2016-2017 at its seven campuses:

Abbottabad
Islamabad

Sahiwal
Lahore

Vehari
Attock
Wah
# Academic Programs

Bachelor of Science in
1. Accounting & Finance
2. Bioinformatics
3. Biotechnology
4. Biosciences
5. Business Administration
6. Chemical Engineering
7. Civil Engineering
8. Computer Engineering
9. Computer Science
10. Development Studies
11. Earth Sciences
12. Economics
13. Electronics
14. Electrical Engineering
15. Electrical (Computer) Engineering
16. Electrical (Electronics) Engineering
17. Electrical (Power) Engineering
18. Electrical (Telecommunication) Engineering
19. Environmental Sciences
20. Mathematics
21. Mechanical Engineering
22. Physics
23. Psychology
24. Software Engineering
25. Telecommunication & Networking

Bachelor of
26. Architecture
27. Business Studies
28. Design
29. Fine Arts

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Abbottabad
Islamabad

Sahiwal
Lahore

Vehari
Attock
Wah
# Academic Programs

Master of
30 Business Administration (Executive, 2-years)
31. Computer Science
32. Development Studies
33. Economics
34. English
35. Mathematics
36. Public Administration

Doctor of
37. Pharmacy (Pharm-D)

Outreach and Public Service


CIIT fully understands and is aware of its social Waziristan in 2014. CIIT also adopted 100 orphans under
responsibility. It tries to fulfill it whenever needed and Pakistan Sweet Home program. In 2014, CIIT also
whenever possible. The contribution of CIIT towards the organized COMSAST-Lancaster Cricket Championship
society is evident through its swift, timely and effective (CLCC) for the revival of international cricket in the
response in case of October 2005 earthquake; the IDPs of country. Besides above, upon recommendation of CIIT,
Swat in 2009; the flood affected citizens in August 2010, in University of Bedfordshire, UK conferred honorary
2011, and 2014; the poor victims of the devastating hit doctorate degree to Mr. Abdus Sattar Edhi in 2010.
areas of Jaffarabad in 2012 and for the IDPs of North

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Eligibility Criteria of Academic Programs
Relevant information regarding the eligibility criteria, course duration etc. of undergraduate academic programs being offered
is given below under their respective Faculties and Departments. The detailed rules and regulations governing undergraduate
programs can be obtained from Registrar Office of respective campus.

Faculty of Information Sciences and Technology


The Faculty of Information Sciences and Technology is comprised of Department of Computer Science and Health
Informatics Unit.
Department of Computer Science
Following programs are being offered by the Department of Computer Science:

Bachelor of Science in
Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in Master of Computer
Program Telecommunication and
Computer Science Software Engineering Science
Criteria Networking
BS (CS) BS (SE) MCS
BS (TN)
Intermediate or Bachelor Degree
Intermediate or equivalent (Mathematics) with equivalent with (14-Year) or equivalent
Entry minimum 50% marks, from an accredited minimum 50% marks, with minimum 50%
Requirements institution from an accredited marks, from an
institution accredited institution
Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy
Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years Minimum
4 Semesters; 2 Years
Duration Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years Maximum
6 Semesters; 3 Years
Credit Hours
Requirements Minimum 133 Cr. Hrs. Minimum 139 Cr. Hrs. Minimum 134 Cr. Hrs. Minimum 73 Cr. Hrs.

Offering Fall and Spring


Semester(s)
Islamabad, Wah, Lahore, Islamabad, Lahore, Wah, Wah, Attock, Sahiwal,
Offering Abbottabad, Sahiwal,
Abbottabad, Attock, Abbottabad,Attock, and Vehari
Campus(es) and Vehari
Sahiwal, and Vehari Sahiwal, and Vehari

Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering is managing four departments including Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering.

Department of Mechanical Engineering


Following program is being offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering:

Program Criteria Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering: BS (ME)

Intermediate or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry having


Entry Requirements minimum of 60% marks or DAE in the same/relevant discipline of engineering
as specified by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) with minimum of 60%
marks, from an accredited educational institution
Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy
Duration Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years
Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years
Credit Hours Requirements Minimum 144 Cr. Hrs.

Offering Semester(s) Fall Only

Offering Campus(es) Sahiwal

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Department of Electrical Engineering
Following programs are being offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering:

Bachelor of Bachelor of Bachelor of Bachelor of


Science in Bachelor of
Science in Science in Science in
Program Electrical Science in Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Electrical Electrical
Criteria Electrical Computer Engineering
(Computer) (Telecommunication) (Electronics) (Power)
Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering BS (CE)
Engineering
BS (ETE) BS (EEE) BS (EE)
BS (ECE) BS (EPE)

Intermediate or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry having Intermediate or equivalent


Entry with Physics, Mathematics,
minimum of 60% marks or DAE in the same/relevant discipline of engineering and Chemistry / Computer
Requirements
as specified by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) with minimum of 60% Science / Computer Studies
marks, from an accredited educational institution having minimum of 60%
marks or DAE in the same/
relevant discipline of
engineering as specified by
Pakistan Engineering
Council (PEC) with
minimum of 60% marks,
from an accredited
educational institution
Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy

Duration Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years


Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years
Credit Hours Minimum Minimum Minimum 133 Minimum
Requirements Minimum 137 Cr. Hrs.
135 Cr. Hrs. 136 Cr. Hrs. Cr. Hrs. 134 Cr. Hrs.
Offering Fall Only
Semester(s)
Islamabad,
Offering Islamabad and Islamabad, Wah, Attock, Abbottabad, Attock
Islamabad Abbottabad
Campus(es) Lahore Abbottabad and Sahiwal and Lahore
and Lahore

Department of Chemical Engineering


Following program is being offered by the Department of Chemical Engineering:

Program Criteria Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering: BS (ChE)

Intermediate or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry having


minimum of 60% marks or DAE in the same/relevant discipline of engineering
Entry Requirements as specified by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) with minimum of 60%
marks, from an accredited educational institution
Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy
Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years
Duration
Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years
Credit Hours Requirements Minimum 138 Cr. Hrs.

Offering Semester(s) Fall Only

Offering Campus(es) Lahore

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Department of Civil Engineering
Following program is being offered by the Department of Civil Engineering:

Program Criteria Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering: BS (CEE)


Entry Requirements Intermediate or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry with
minimum 60% marks or DAE in the same/relevant discipline of engineering as
specified by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) with minimum of 60% marks,
from an accredited educational institution

Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy


Duration Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years
Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years
Credit Hours Requirements Minimum 140 Cr. Hrs.

Offering Semester(s) Fall Only

Offering Campus(es) Abbottabad, Wah, and Sahiwal

Faculty of Business Administration


The Faculty of Business Administration is an amalgam of three departments including Management Sciences, Development
Studies and Humanities.

Department of Management Sciences


Following programs are being offered by the Department of Management Sciences:

Bachelor Programs

Program Bachelor of Bachelor of


Bachelor of
Criteria Science in Science in Bachelor of
Science in
Business Accounting and Business Studies
Economics
Administration Finance BBS
BS (Eco)
BS (BA) BS (A&F)
Entry 14 years of education in relevant field
Requirements Intermediate or equivalent with minimum 50% marks from an with minimum 2.0/4.0 CGPA (semester
system) or 50% marks (annual system)
accredited institution from an accredited educational
institution
Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy
Duration Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years Minimum: 4 Semesters; 2 Years
Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years Maximum: 6 Semesters: 3 Years
Credit Hours Minimum Minimum Minimum
Minimum 66 Cr. Hrs.
Requirements 139 Cr. Hrs. 135 Cr. Hrs. 132 Cr. Hrs.

Offering Fall and Spring


Semester(s)
Islamabad, Wah, Islamabad,
Offering Abbottabad, Islamabad, Islamabad, Abbottabad, Wah,
Campus(es) Lahore, Wah,
Lahore, Attock, Abbottabad, and Lahore, Attock, Sahiwal, and Vehari
Sahiwal, and Vehari Sahiwal, and
Lahore
Vehari

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Master Degree Programs
Program Master of Public Master of Master of Business
Criteria Administration Economics: M.Sc Administration
MPA (Eco) (Executive): MBA (Exe)
Entry 14 years of education in relevant
Requirements Bachelor degree (14-years) Bachelor degree (14-years) with field with four years of work
or equivalent with minimum Economics having minimum of experience having minimum of
of 50% marks from an 50% marks from an accredited 2.0/4.0 CGPA (semester system)
accredited institution institution or 50% marks (annual system)

Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy


Duration Minimum: 4 Semesters; 2 Years
Maximum: 6 Semesters; 3 Years
Credit Hours Minimum 69 Cr. Hrs. Minimum 66 Cr. Hrs.
Requirements
Offering Fall and Spring
Semester(s)
Offering Islamabad, Wah, Abbottabad,
Attock, and Wah Vehari Lahore, Attock, Sahiwal, and
Campus(es)
Vehari

Department of Humanities
Following undergraduate programs are being offered by the Department of Humanities:

Program Bachelor of Science in Psychology Master of Arts in English


Criteria BS (Psychology) M.A (English)

Entry Twelve years of education or Bachelor Degree (14-Years) with English compulsory or
Requirements equivalent with minimum of 50% equivalent with minimum of 50% marks from an
marks from an accredited institution accredited institution

Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy


Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years Minimum: 4 Semesters; 2 Years
Duration Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years Maximum: 6 Semesters; 3 Years
Credit Hours
Minimum 133 Cr. Hrs. Minimum 69 Cr. Hrs.
Requirements
Offering Fall and Spring
Semester(s)
Offering Lahore and Islamabad Vehari
Campus(es)

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Department of Development Studies
Following programs are being offered by the Department of Development Studies:

Program
Criteria Bachelor of Science in Development Master of Development Studies
Studies: BS (DS) (MDS)

Entry Bachelor Degree (14-Years) or equivalent


Intermediate or equivalent with minimum of
Requirements with minimum of 50% marks, from an accredited
50% marks from an accredited institution
institution
Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy
Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years Minimum: 4 Semesters; 2 Years
Duration Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years Maximum: 6 Semesters; 3 Years
Credit Hours
Requirements: Minimum 132 Cr. Hrs. Minimum 70 Cr. Hrs.

Offering
Semester(s) Fall and Spring

Offering Abbottabad
Campus(es)

Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science is presently managing nine departments including Mathematics, Physics, Biosciences, Environmental
Sciences, Earth Sciences, Pharmacy, Meteorology, Chemistry and Statistics.

Department of Mathematics
Following programs are being offered by the Department of Mathematics:

Program Bachelor of Science in Master of Mathematics


Criteria Mathematics: BS (Math) M.Sc (Math)

F.A/F.Sc/ICS/A-Level or equivalent Higher B.A/B.Sc with Mathematics as major subject having


Entry
Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) from an minimum of 50% marks from an accredited educational
Requirements
accrediated institution with the subject of institution without any third division (annual system) or
Mathematics having minimum 50% marks D grade (semester system) in academic career

Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy


Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years Minimum: 4 Semesters; 2 Years
Duration Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years Maximum: 6 Semesters; 3 Years
Credit Hours
Minimum 133 Cr. Hrs. Minimum: 66 Cr. Hrs.
Requirements:

Offering Fall and Spring


Semester(s)
Offering Islamabad and Lahore Attock and Sahiwal
Campus(es)

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Department of Environmental Sciences
Following programs are being offered by the Department of Environmental Sciences:

Program Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in


Criteria Environmental Sciences: BS (ES) Biotechnology: BS (BTY)

Entry Intermediate with science or equivalent with minimum 50% marks from an accredited institution
Requirements
Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy
Duration Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years

Credit Hours
Minimum 135 Cr. Hrs. Minimum: 132 Cr. Hrs.
Requirements
Offering Fall and Spring
Semester(s)
Offering Abbottabad and Vehari Abbottabad
Campus(es)

Department of Earth Sciences


Following program is being offered by the Department of Earth Sciences:

Program Criteria Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences: BS (ERS)

Entry 1. For Geology Major:


Requirements F.Sc or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution with atleast 50% mark OR
Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Technology from an accredited Polytechnic
Institute or College of Technology with 50% marks

2. For Geophysics Major:


F.Sc or equivalent qualification with Mathematics from an accredited institution with
atleast 50% marks OR Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Technology from an
accredited Polytechnic Institute or College of Technology with 50% marks

Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy


Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years
Duration Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years
Credit Hours Requirements Minimum 132 Cr. Hrs.

Offering Semester(s) Fall and Spring

Offering Campus(es) Abbottabad

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Department of Physics
Following Programs are being offered by the Department of Physics:

Program Bachelor of Science in Bachelor of Science in


Electronics: BS (Elec) Physics: BS (Phy)

Entry Intermediate with Physics and Mathematics or Intermediate (FSc/A levels) with Physics or equivalent
Requirements equivalent with minimum of 50% marks from with minimum of 50% marks, from an accredited
an accredited institution institution. Pre-medical students may be admitted
provisionally and they must pass the specified non-credit
additional mathematics course in 1st or 2nd semester
of their studies at CIIT

Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy


Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years
Duration

Duration Minimum 137 Cr. Hrs. Minimum 134 Cr. Hrs.


Offering
Semester(s) Fall and Spring
Offering
Campus(es) Islamabad Islamabad and Lahore

Department of Biosciences
Following programs are being offered by the Department of Biosciences:

Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics Bachelor of Science in Biosciences


Program BS (BI) BS (BS)

Entry Intermediate with Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, Intermediate with Pre-Medical or equivalent with
Requirements ICS or equivalent with minimum of 50% marks, minimum of 50% marks, from an accredited institution
from an accredited institution

Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy


Duration Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years

Credit Hours
Minimum 139 Cr. Hrs. Minimum 133 Cr. Hrs.
Requirements
Offering
Semester(s) Fall and Spring
Offering Islamabad and Sahiwal Islamabad
Campus(es)

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Department of Pharmacy
Following program is being offered by the Department of Pharmacy:

Program Criteria Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D)

Intermediate with pre-medical group or equivalent with minimum of 60% marks from
Entry an accredited institution
Requirements
Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy
Minimum: 10 Semesters; 5 Years
Duration Maximum: 15 Semesters; 7.5 Years
Credit Hours Requirements Minimum 198 Cr. Hrs.

Offering Semester(s) Fall Only

Offering Campus(es) Abbottabad

Faculty of Architecutre and Design

Department of Architecture
Following programs are being offered by the Department of Architecture:

Program Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Fine Arts


Criteria (B. Arch) (B. Des) (BFA)

Entry Intermediate or equivalent with Intermediate or equivalent with minimum of 50% marks, from an
Requirements minimum 60% marks, from accredited educational institution
an accredited institution
Valid NTS test score as per CIIT policy
All applicants need to appear in the departmental Creative Aptitude Test
Minimum: 10 Semesters; 5 Years Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 Years
Duration Maximum: 15 Semesters; 7.5 Years Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 Years
Credit Hours
Minimum 180 Cr. Hrs. Minimum 141 Cr. Hrs..
Requirements
Offering Fall Only
Semester(s)
Offering Islamabad and Lahore Lahore
Campus(es)

Note:
a) The approved Scheme of Studies of all undergraduate programs is available in the Registrar Office of the respective campus
and on the link http://cuonline.comsats.edu.pk/publicaccess
b) The approved rules and regulations governing undergraduate programs can be obtained from Registrar office of respective
campus.
c) All other regulations approved and issued from time to time, regarding undergraduate degree programs, shall also be
applicable.

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Admissions
Admission to various degree programs at CIIT is open to all 2) Entrance Test
eligible candidates without discrimination of any kind and Applicants are needed to have valid relevant NTS Test
with equal opportunities for all; hence all admissions are score (NAT-I/ NAT-II) at the time of application. However,
regulated on the basis of merit. after the last date of submission of Admission Forms,
entrance test will be conducted by NTS according to the
Application Procedure admission schedule OR on a given date as notified by NTS
Applications are made in response to the admission notices through their website www.nts.org.pk and the print media.
in the press. Admissions are conducted according to an All admissions shall be regulated on the basis of merit
admission schedule, which is prominently displayed in determined by the weightage criteria as mentioned below:
these admissions notices. The procedure consists of
following steps: Degree Programs

For Bachelor Degree Percentage Weightage


1) Online Admission Application
Candidates are required to apply on CIIT Online
admission System by following the link Matric or equivalent 10%
http://admissions.comsats.edu.pk Intermediate or equivalent 40%
Note: For Virtual Campus, please visit
http://www.vcomsats.edu.pk NTS Test 50%
After submitting the online application, the printed
copy of the same along with the required documents,
as mentioned in Online Admission Portal, must be For Master Degree: Percentage Weightage
submitted at the concerned Campus either by hand or
mail within due date of admissions. Candidate may Matric or equivalent 10%
mention three program preferences for admission on
Intermediate or equivalent 15%
one application form.
Note: Applicants seeking admission in Virtual Bachelor or equivalent 30%
Campus can submit their documents in selected study
centers or can post the document to Virtual Campus NTS Test 45
secretariat in Islamabad.
All admissions at CIIT will be offered provisionally and
The additional admission criterion for B. Arch & B. Des
will be confirmed once all the desired formalities are
programs is as below:
met and all the required documents are submitted by
the student.
30% weightage of General merit (including matric,
In case the final result of previous examination is
intermediate and NTS score)
awaited, then provision of a Hope Certificate/affidavits
50% weightage of Drawing Test
(if applicable), from the school/college last attended
20% weightage of Interview
can provide the basis for a conditional provisional offer
of admission at CIIT. This provisional offer is
confirmed once the final result has been submitted
and eligibility criteria fully met and all the other
desired formalities are met, including the submission
of required documents by the student. A specimen of a
Hope Certificate is available on the Admission portal.
Admission applications must be submitted within due
date advertised at the time of admission. Late
submission shall not be entertained.
Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before
submitting their online application forms to confirm
that they are academically eligible for admission into
the program of their choice.

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3) Merit List that their results are received in the admission office of
A list of shortlisted candidates is displayed on specified concerned campus within 20 teaching days after the
dates on the campus notice boards as well as on the CIIT commencement of the semester; otherwise their
website by the respective Admissions Offices. However, admission will be cancelled. Those getting admission on
applicants are urged to make a proactive effort to know the Hope Certificate/Affidavit, if could not obtain the
status of their application for admission by either visiting minimum qualifying marks or failed to submit in time the
the concerned campus or CIITs website. equivalence certificate of foreign
qualification/examination, on the basis of which they
4) Interview applied for admission, shall have no right to continue their
Shortlisted candidates along with parents/guardians may studies and their admissions shall stand cancelled
be asked to appear for interviews in respective departments whenever identified.
to ascertain their suitability in the program in which
admission is being sought. 8) Acceptance of Provisional Admission Offer
Selected candidates are required to accept their
5) Verification of Documents Provisional Admission Offer by submitting the signed letter
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring the following in this regard together with paying the non-refundable
documents to the Admissions Office for verification within admission and tuition fee within the specified dates.
a specified time frame: Provisional admission will only be confirmed, through a
letter, once the payment of fee is confirmed and all the
Original Certificates/Detailed Mark Sheets of matric desired documents have been submitted by the student,
or equivalent examination, intermediate or equivalent verified and candidate has been found eligible for
examination, and graduate degree or its equivalent admission. If candidates fail to confirm enrolment by the
examination (if applicable), with two attested given deadline, selection will stand cancelled and the seat
photocopies of each. will be offered to the next candidate on the waiting list.
Original Equivalence Certificate along with two
attested photocopies. Orientation Session
Original Migration Certificate along with two CIIT schedules an Orientation session for all new students
photocopies. to welcome and acquaint them with general policies and
Original Hope Certificate with two attested services of the Institute. Registration for courses is also
photocopies or Affidavit (if applicable). completed at this time. Attendance at this session is
Undertaking on Stamp Paper, by the student and mandatory. This is a good chance for students to become
guardian to abide by the rules and regulations of the familiar with their new environment as well as interact
Institute (pattern is given in the prospectus). with instructors and their peers.
National Identity Card (or B Form) along with two
attested photocopies. Financial Support
Two passport size photographs attested from the back CIIT is providing various opportunities for winning fully
side. Also the name, guardians name, and program funded scholarships and financial support to its students,
applied for should be clearly printed on the back of the admitted in the degree programs on purely merit basis.
photographs. Financial Support Programs (FSPs) at CIIT support
various categories of students in the form of scholarships,
6) Display of Merit List and Admission Offer stipends, financial support, Qarz-e-Hasna etc. The
Letter Institute takes special care of its students and plays vital
The final merit list is displayed on the departmental notice role to resolve the financial problems of its students.
boards as well as on CIIT website. After initial scrutiny of Financial Assistance is available to all students who prove
the documents, selected candidate will be issued to be needy regardless of race, religion, color, national
Provisional Admission Offer Letter along with a Bank origin, age or sex. The various types of Financial Assistance
Challan Form for payment of dues. Programs being provided at CIIT, for its students, are as
follows:
7) Provisional Admissions
All admissions at CIIT will be offered provisionally and will 1. Need Based Financial Support Program
be confirmed once all the desired formalities are met and (NBFSP)
all the required documents are submitted by the student. HEC Need-Based Scholarships
Candidates applying on the basis of Hope Certificate are National ICT R&D Fund Scholarships
also conditionally provisionally admitted and must ensure French Need Based Scholarships

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German Need-Based Scholarships 5. Academic Excellence Recognition Program
Pak-USAID Merit Need-Based Scholarships Students who demonstrate academic excellence by
NTS Need-Based Scholarship achieving outstanding positions (First Three) at the end of
the semester in each degree program on a campus shall be
2. Financial Assistance Program awarded merit certificates.
Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF)
Scholarship 6. Meezan Bank Qarz-e-Hasna (Interest Free
30% seats reserved in each discipline for the Loan)
children of Punjab Workers Welfare Board at The needy students can also apply for the Meezan Bank
Lahore campus. Qarze Hasna Scheme (Ihsan Trust). This is lucrative
Financial Assistance for walk in needy students interest free loan for the deserving students studying in all
CIIT campuses. After the completion of the education, the
3. CIIT Financial Support Program: repayment of Qarze Hasna is adjusted according to the
Qarz-e-Hasna income of the student. During the study period, the
The needy students may also apply for Qarz-e-Hasna student has to pay a nominal, token repayment amount
which is implemented under CIIT Qarz-e-Hasna Rules, (depending upon the financial position of the candidates,
2013. A student granted admission on merit, is not an his/her parents/guardians monthly income) to the Ihsan
employee anywhere, and unable to pay the fees due to Trust repayment.
financial constraints can benefit under this financial
support. The maximum period for complete repayment of Note: Please contact campus admission offices for more
the Qarz-Hasna is Ten years from the day of disbursement campus-specific details of financial support programs.
of first instalment. Further details and pre-requisities may
be obtained from campus admission offices. International Students
International students are the central point of focus of
4. CIIT Pecuniary Program (CPP): Kinship / CIITs internationalization policy and it welcomes
international students from across the world. In order to
Siblings Pecuniary
attract international students and to provide opportunities
When two or more siblings are concurrently students of
to get quality higher education, CIIT offer scholarships for
CIIT, the siblings will be financially supported. A financial
MS programs to nominees of various foreign governments
support of upto Rs. 8,000/- per semester will be provided to
i.e. Governments of Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar,
all the siblings provided the parents cannot afford to pay
Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka. Myanmar,
the fee and the students show good academic
Kenya, Belarus and organizations i.e. Organization of
performance. Such cases will be decided by the Financial
Islamic Conference (OIC), COMSATS Headquarters,
Support Program Committee (FSPC) at respective
Islamic Educational Scientific & Cultural Organization
Campus.
(ISESCO) at CIIT Pakistan. Further, Association of

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Commonwealth Countries (ACU) announced two Application Procedure: Download the
scholarships tenable at CIIT Pakistan to the students of application form from the International Students web
ACU member countries. portal
http://ww3.comsats.edu.pk/InternationalStudents/.
The International Office, or IO as it is more commonly Application along with scans of academic documents
known, is the first point of contact for international may be sent on the following email address:
students. The head office located in Islamabad handles all int.admissions@comsats.edu.pk.
international applications as well as provides support
services to student at CIIT Islamabad. Subsidiary Documents Required:
International Student Affairs (ISA) offices set up in each a) Completed admission application form
campus cater to the academic and social needs of students b) Statement of Purpose or Research Plan (see
in each CIIT location. below)
c) Scans of degrees and transcripts of all post-
International students are welcome for enrolment in secondary degrees (with English translation
different graduate and undergraduate degree programs in where required)
CIIT system. Currently the majority of these students was d) Latest passport size photograph with blue
enrolled in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, background
Mathematics, Meteorology, Management Sciences, Physics e) Scan of valid passport
and Bio-sciences departments and belongsto Bangladesh, f) Evidence showing proficiency in English language
Nepal, Nigeria, Sudan, Jordan, Iran, Afghanistan,
Palestine, Mauritius, Turkey, Indonesia, Germany and
Somalia.
Statement of Purpose (Research Plan): The
statement of purpose is a critical part of the
application process for graduate admission, which
For Admission and application procedure please visit
helps in ascertaining seriousness and aptitude of the
www.comsats.edu.pk and select International Students tab
applicant. It is the only part of the process that you
or http://ww3.comsats.edu.pk/international
have complete control over; you cannot change your
students/
Grades/GPA, but you can determine the finished
product of your statement. It should demonstrate
Eligibility Criteria for Degree Programs: excellence in writing and clarity of thinking. It is a
Undergraduate programs: Same eligibility criteria chance to introduce yourself and describe who you
apply to international students as given above except are; what your background; and what is important to
they are exempted of NTS test. you. More importantly, the statement of purpose is an
opportunity for an applicant to describe your purpose

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in pursuing graduate study; why this Institute and/or Only original and valid TOEFL or IELTS (Academics)
this specific program is your preferred choice; what certificates (not more than two years old from last date
are your reasons for graduate study, and what is your of application submission) will be accepted.
plan in pursuing this degree. It should state how well
you know the institute and justify your reason for Visiting Scholars: CIIT provides excellent facilities
studying at CIIT. and research opportunities to International Scholars
from accredited international universities and
Visa Requirement: International students who institutions of higher education, who wants to spend
wish to study in Pakistan need to obtain a Student 1-2 semesters at CIIT for study or research.
Visa before travelling to Pakistan. Once you have Application form and detail information is available at
been issued a provisional admission letter, you should http://ww3.comsats.edu.pk/internationalstudents/
immediately apply for a student visa for Pakistan by
sending copies of admission letter, passport and other Accommodation: Accommodation would be
relevant documents to the nearest Pakistani High provided by CIIT to international students. This will
Commission in your country of residence or a provide an opportunity to interact, live and study with
neighbouring country students from different backgrounds and many of
whom will become friends for life. CIIT offers
Letters of Reference: Two reference letters conducive living and studying environment for the
typed in double space may accompany your application students.
dossier. Ideally one letter may be from a faculty
member of your alma mater, while the second one may Orientation and Registration: Orientation is
be from an employer. Both letters may bring out clearly your chance to learn about the University, ask
your suitability for the selected program. Alternatively, questions, register your courses, get to know your
both letters could be from your former teachers. fellow classmates, meet with an academic
advisor/faculty member and begin your adventure as a
English Language Test Requirements: new student. A formal orientation program is designed
CIIT Pakistan accepts the following credentials of to welcome and introduce International students to
international students to satisfy the minimum English CIIT and to help them adjust to life at CIIT before the
Language requirements for entry to undergraduate official start date of classes. There will be social events
degree programs: where students will have the opportunity to make new
friends, meet CIIT faculty & staff. It is essential for all
TOEFL Internet-based test - overall minimum new international students to attend the orientation,
score 60 (iBT) OR as they will need to register with the CIIT Medical
IELTS minimum 5.0 band OR Centre and fulfil other requirements as well.
English Proficiency Certificate from the Last
attended Institution

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CONTACTS
Admission Offices Hostels Transport
Following may be contacted for any Following may be contacted for any hostel Following may be contacted for any
admission and scholarships inquiry: inquiry: transport inquiry:

Islamabad Islamabad
Ms. Seemi Haq Girls Hostel Islamabad
Senior Program Officer Ms. Sabika Khalid Lt. Col Retd. Asif Hayat
Phone: 051-9247000-3, 90495033 Warden Incharge Transport
E-mail: seemihaq@comsats.edu.pk Phone: 051-9235953 Phone: 051-90495031
E-mail: sabika.khalid@comsats.edu.pk E-mail: asif_hayat@comsats.edu.pk
Abbottabad
Mr. Ghias-ud-din Shah Boys Hostel Abbottabad
Incharge (Student Affairs) Mr. Hassan Raza Mr. Rafiq Ahmed Khalil
Phone: 0992-383591-6 Administrative Officer Transport Incharge
E-mail: ghias@ciit.net.pk Phone: 0333-5549950 Phone: 0992-383591-5
E-mail: hassan@comsats.edu.pk E-mail: rafiq@ciit.net.pk
Wah
Dr. Akmal Javaid Abbottabad Wah
Senior Manager (Student Affairs) / OIC Dr. Qazi Najam-us-Saqib Mr. Muhammad Asghar
Admissions Hostel Provost Transport Supervisor
Phone: 051-9272614-5 Phone: 0992-383591-5 Phone: 051-4534200-02, Ext: 218
E-mail: akmal@ciitwah.edu.pk E-mail: najam48@ciit.net.pk
Lahore
Lahore Wah Mr. Muhammad Bashir
Mr. Ata Ur Rehman Dr. Muhammad Sharif Transport Officer
Incharge (Student Services Centre) Associate Professor / Hostel Warden Phone: 042-111-001-007 Ext: 870
Phone: 042-99204786, 042-111-001-007, Phone: 051-9314382-3, Ext: 222 E-mail: mbashir@ciitlahore.edu.pk
Ext: 830, 831 E-mail: muhammadsharifmalik@yahoo.-
E-mail: arehman@ciitlahore.edu.pk com Attock
Malik Saleem Khan
Attock Lahore Deputy Registrar/Incharge Transport
Mr. Zeeshan Haider Girls Hostel Phone: 057-9316330-1
Incharge (Admissions) Ms. Saima Saleem E-mail: saleem_khan@comsats.edu.pk
Phone: 057-9316330-1, Ext: 128 Superintendent (Girls Hostel)
E-mail: m.zeeshan@ciit-attock.edu.pk Phone: 042-111-001-007 Ext: 815 Sahiwal
E-mail: saimasaleem@ciitlahore.edu.pk Mr. Ali Khalid
Sahiwal Transport Officer
Mr. Safdar Ali Boys Hostel Phone: 040-4305001
Incharge (Admissions) Dr. Ghulam Rasool E-mail: transport@ciitsahiwal.edu.pk
Phone: 040-9200100, 4305001 Associate Professor/ Incharge Boys Hostel
E-mail: Safdar@ciitsahiwal.edu.pk Phone: 042-111-001 007 Ext: 147 Vehari
E-mail: grasool@ciitlahore.edu.pk Mr. Saleh Imran Khan
Vehari Assistant Registrar (Coordination)
Mr. Fakhar Hussain Attock Phone: 067-3028346
Coordination Officer / Incharge (Admis- Mr. Laeeq Mushtaq E-mail: salehimran@ciitvehari.edu.pk
sions) Deputy Librarian/Hostel Warden
Phone: 067-3001606 Phone: 057-9316330, Ext: 131 Mr. Shuaib Rasheed Ghauri
E-mail: admissions@ciitvehari.edu.pk, E-mail: laeeqmushtaq@comsats.edu.pk Transport Assistant
fakhar@ciitvehari.edu.pk Phone: 067-3028346
Sahiwal E-mail: shuaibghauri@ciitvehari.edu.pk
Virtual Campus Dr. Muhammad Asrar ul Haq
Mr. Muhammad Irfan Assistant Professor / Hostel Warden
Deputy Registrar (Student Affairs) Phone: 040-9200100, 040-4305001-3
Phone: 051-9262238 E-mail: asrar@ciitsahiwal.edu.pk
E-mail: tarar@vcomsats.edu.pk
Vehari
Office of International Students Girls Hostel
Affairs (OISA) Ms. Saadia Bibi
Mr. Kashif Masood Lecturer
Assistant Registrar Phone: 067-3028346
Phone: +92-51-8318471, E-mail: sadiabibi@ciitvehari.edu.pk
+92-51-9247001-3, Ext: 5195
E-mail: int.admissions@comsats.edu.pk Boys Hostel
Mr. Qasim Umer
Lecturer
Phone: 067-3028346
E-mail: qasimumer@ciitvehari.edu.pk

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Salient features
ISO 9001:2008 Certied
Quality education and academic programs
Leading research and innovation
State of Art Laboratories
World class highly qualied faculty
Affordable fee structure
Ranked among top 06 Universities of Pakistan as per HEC
Rankings based on QS format
Ranked among top 250 Asian Universities
Ranked among 401-450 QS World University Rankings by
Subject Computer Science and Information Systems 2016
Globally academic and research linkages
Rewarding careers after graduation
Clean and Green Campuses
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