General Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) Please consider this page as the first resource for answers to queries about applying to the Hamdard University undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs. If you do not find answers to your questions here, please contact Hamdard University Centralized Admissions Office at [email protected] and 021-36647162
Q: When does the admission process start in the Hamdard University? Ans: When the admission process starts, it is announced on Hamdard University website and advertised in all the major national newspapers. Normally, admissions activity commences in the month of November for Spring Session and May for Fall session Admissions.
Q: Does the Hamdard University allow the students to apply for admission whose final result has not been announced? Ans: Hamdard University allows the students to apply for admission whose final results have not been announced subject to the condition that they have no deficiency in the previous years of their academic career. The admission may be conditional pending submission of the required results.
Q: Is the Hamdard University aptitude test compulsory for every student seeking admission in Hamdard University? Ans: If you have a SAT I scores exceeding 1900 / GMAT scores exceeding 600, then you are exempted from the Hamdard University Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate admissions test respectively, however you have to pay the application processing fee and obtain the admit card and you have to go through the interview process.
Q: Where does the Hamdard University conduct aptitude tests and interviews? Ans: The Hamdard University conducts aptitude tests and Interviews at Karachi. Only MBBS & BDS conducts aptitude tests and Interviews one held in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
Q: At which locations are the Hamdard University aptitude tests conducted in Pakistan? Ans: The locations at which Hamdard University aptitude tests conducted are Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.
Q: Does Hamdard University mail prospectus/forms to the students at their home address? Ans: As per policy Hamdard University does not send prospectus to the students at their mailing addresses. Application material is all available online on the Hamdard University website www.hamdard.edu.pk Student own advice to download.
Q: Does the Hamdard University provide any reading materials or previous model papers to the prospective students for making preparation for Hamdard University aptitude tests? Ans: Sample papers of the aptitude tests conducted are available on the Hamdard University website. The questions asked in the aptitude tests are MCQ pattern in general and are based on following subjects:
Entrance Test components for Engineering Sciences Programs Mathematics English Physics General Knowledge Intelligent Quotient Entrance Test Components for Eastern Medicine & Surgery Programs Biology 25% Physics 25% Chemistry 25% English / General Knowledge 25%
Entrance Test Components for Health and Medical Sciences Programs Biology 25% Physics 25% Chemistry 25% English / General Knowledge 25%
Entrance Test components for Social Sciences & Humanities Programs English 1. Essay 15 % 2. Grammar 10% 3. Comprehension 05% 4. Sentence completion 10% 5. Vocabulary 20% Total English 55%
Maths 1. Number Series 10% 2. Word Problem 10% 3. Number problem 15% Total Maths 35%
General Knowledge 10% ______Grand total 100%
Entrance Test components for Law Programs English Compulsory 20% General Knowledge 10% Math’s 10% Essay Writing 10% Total 50%
Entrance Test components for Management Sciences Programs English 20% Quantitative Analysis 30% IQ 20% General Knowledge 30%
Entrance Test components for Pharmacy Programs English 20% General Knowledge 20% Biology 20% Chemistry 20% Physics 20%
Degree Programs Q: Does the Hamdard University offer undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs? If yes what are they? Ans: Hamdard University offers the following graduate and postgraduate degree programs: Undergraduate Programs
Faculty of Health and Medical Science MBBS (5 Years) Annual System (Fall semester) BDS (4 Years) Annual System (Fall semester)
Faculty of Eastern Medicine BEMS (5 Years) Semester System (Fall & Spring semester)
Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology BE Programs Duration 4 Years Semester System Mechanical (Fall semester) Electrical (Fall semester) Electronics (Spring semester) Energy Systems (Spring semester) Bio Medical (Spring semester) Computer System (Spring semester)
BS Programs Duration 4 Years Semester System Computer Science (Fall & Spring semester) Software Engineering (Spring semester)
Faculty of Pharmacy Pharm-D (5 Years) Semester System (Fall semester)
Faculty of Law LLB (5 Years) Semester System (Fall & Spring semester)
Faculty of Management Sciences BBA (4 Years) Semester System (Fall & Spring semester)
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities BS Linguistics 4 Years B.Ed. (Hons.) 4 Years B.Ed. (Hons.) 2.5 Years B.Ed. (Hons.)1.5 Years ADE (2 Years)
Graduate Programs
Faculty of Eastern Medicine M.Phil. Medicine (MUALIJAT)
Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology ME Programs ME Electrical Engineering ME Energy Engineering MS Programs MS Computer Science MS Energy and Environment
Faculty of Pharmacy M.Phil. in Pharmacology M.Phil. in Pharmacognosy M.Phil. in Pharmaceutics M.Phil. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry Faculty of Management Sciences M.B.A 1.5 Years (Finance, MIS, HRM, Healthcare Management, Marketing, Project Management and Supply chain Management) M.B.A 2.5 Years (Finance, MIS, HRM, Healthcare Management, Marketing, Project Management and Supply chain Management0 M.B.A 3.5 Years (Finance, MIS, HRM, Healthcare Management, Marketing, Project Management and Supply chain Management0
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities M. Ed (Regular)
Postgraduate Programs Faculty of Health and Medical Science FCPS Part II Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry Faculty of Eastern Medicine Ph.D. Eastern Medicine (MUALIJAT)
Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology Ph.D. in Computer Science Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Ph.D. Energy and Environment Ph.D. Energy Engineering
Faculty of Pharmacy Ph.D. in Pharmacology Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics
Eligibility Criteria
Q: What are the minimum academic requirements (Eligibility) for Hamdard University admissions? Ans: Following are the minimum requirements for Hamdard University Admissions: Undergraduate Programs
Faculty of Health and Medical Science MBBS (5 Years) BDS (4 Years) For Local Students: Intermediate science (pre-medical) examination with at least 60% marks in aggregate (unadjusted) from a board of intermediate or higher secondary education of Pakistan in or before the year 2017 or those who have passed any other examination of foreign university, examination body which in scope and standard is found equivalent to intermediate science (pre-medical) recognized by Hamdard University. Provincial MCAT entry test mandatory For Foreign Students: As per the requirement of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, overseas students should have: Three science subjects. Biology and Chemistry are essential subjects. The third science subject could be Physics or Mathematics. A score of minimum 550 marks in each subject, (Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics) in SAT II. A valid TOEFL or IELTS with a score of 500 or 5.5 respectively.
Faculty of Eastern Medicine BEMS (5 Years) Intermediate Pre Medical A level (Equivalency Certificate) Minimum Second Division i.e. 45% Marks
Faculty of Pharmacy Pharm-D (5 Years) Intermediate Pre Medical ‘A’ level (Equivalency Certificate) Minimum 60% Marks
Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology BE Programs Mechanical Intermediate Pre Engineering / DAE (Mechanical, Mechanical (Power), Mechanical (Production), Precision Mechanical &Instruments, Auto & Diesel Tech, Bio-Medical, Dies & Mould, Automation, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Mechanical (Construction) and ‘A’ level (Equivalency Certificate ) Minimum 60% Marks Electrical Intermediate Pre Engineering / DAE (Electrical, Telecommunication, Electronics, Avionics, Instrumentation, Information Technology, Precision Mechanical & Instrument, Radar Technology, Automation, Radio Technology, Instrumentation & Process Control) and ‘A’ level (Equivalency Certificate) Minimum 60% Marks Electronics Intermediate Pre Engineering / DAE (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Process Control, Bio-Medical, Telecommunication, Avionics, Radar Technology, Automation, Radio Technology) and ‘A’ level (Equivalency Certificate ) Minimum 60% Marks Energy Systems Intermediate Pre Engineering / DAE (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical (Power), Telecommunication, Chemical, Radar Technology, Automation) and ‘A’ level (Equivalency Certificate) Minimum 60% Marks Computer System Intermediate Pre Engineering / DAE (Computer Information Tech., Computer, Telecommunication, Electrical, Electronics, Software, Radar Technology, Automation, Radio Technology, Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Process Control) and ‘A’ level (Equivalency Certificate) Minimum 60% Marks Bio Medical Intermediate Pre Engineering / Pre Medical / DAE (Biomedical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Radar Technology, Automation, Radio Technology, Instrumentation & Process Control) and ‘A’ level (Equivalency Certificate) Minimum 60% Marks
BS Programs Computer Science Intermediate Pre Engineering / DAE (Computer Information Tech., Computer, Telecommunication, Electrical, Electronics, Software, Radar Technology, Automation, Radio Technology, Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Process Control) and ‘A’ level (Equivalency Certificate) Minimum 45% Marks Software Engineering Intermediate Pre Engineering / DAE (Computer Information Tech., Computer, Telecommunication, Electrical, Electronics, Software, Radar Technology, Automation, Radio Technology, Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Process Control) and ‘A’ level (Equivalency Certificate) Minimum 45% Marks
Faculty of Law LLB (5 Years) Intermediate with 2nd Division in any discipline. ‘A’ Level with 50%.
Faculty of Management Sciences BBA (4 Years) Intermediate with minimum 2nd Division in any discipline.
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities English Linguistics Intermediate with minimum Second Division in any discipline or equivalent. B.Ed (Hons) 4 Years Intermediate with minimum Second Division in any discipline or equivalent. B.Ed (Hons) 2.5 Years 14-years of education in any discipline student with minimum Second Division or equivalent. B.Ed (Hons)1.5 Years 16-years of education in any discipline student with minimum Second Division or equivalent. ADE (2 Years) Intermediate with minimum Second Division in any discipline or equivalent.
Graduate Programs
Faculty of Eastern Medicine M.Phil. Eastern Medicine (MUALIJAT) BEMS, MBBS & BDS [NTS GAT General Minimum 50% Marks or HU GAT General]
Faculty of Pharmacy M.Phil. in Pharmacology M.Phil. in Pharmacognosy M.Phil. in Pharmaceutics M.Phil. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharm-D, NTS GAT General Minimum 50% Marks or HU GAT or equivalent
Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology ME Programs ME Electrical Engineering ME Energy Engineering BE/BS (Electrical/Telecommunication/Electronics/Computer Systems/Biomedical/Mechatronics/Avionics) Note: Relevant Engineering Degree approved by PEC for ME and HEC Criteria. NTS GAT General Minimum 50% Marks MS Programs MS Computer Science MS Electronics MS Telecommunication MS Energy and Environment B.Tech (Hons.) or BS (Electronics/ telecom/IT) M.SC (Physics/ telecom/ IT) Any other relevant degree (16 years education) Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy & Environment, NTS GAT General Minimum 50% marks)
Faculty of Management Sciences M.B.A 1.5 Years (Finance, MIS, HRM, Healthcare Management, Marketing, Project Management and Supply chain Management) 16- Years of business education with minimum 2nd Division. M.B.A 2.5 Years (Finance, MIS, HRM, Healthcare Management, Marketing, Project Management and Supply chain Management) 16 years non business education with minimum 2nd Division. M.B.A 3.5 Years (Finance, MIS, HRM, Healthcare Management, Marketing, Project Management and Supply chain Management) 14 years business & non business education with minimum 2nd Division (any discipline)
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities M. Ed (Regular) B.Ed Degree from any recognized university Minimum 2nd Division
Postgraduate Programs
Faculty of Health and Medical Science FCPS Part II Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry FCPS Part I
Faculty of Eastern Medicine Ph.D. Medicine (MUALIJAT) M. Phil from Medical Program [NTS GAT General Minimum 60% Marks or HU GAT General]
Faculty of Pharmacy Ph.D. in Pharmacology Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics M. Phil/ MS/ M. Pharm in their respective disciplines. NTS GAT Subject Minimum 60% or HU GAT(Subject) or equivalent Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology Ph.D. in Computer Science Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Ph.D. Energy and Environment Ph.D. Energy Engineering Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy & environment NTS GAT Subjective Minimum 60% Marks
Q: Is Hamdard University recognized by HEC? Ans: Yes. All degree programs are recognized by HEC.
Q: Is Hamdard University a Private Sector or Public Sector University? Ans: Hamdard University is a Private Sector University.
Q: Does the University follow an open policy in awarding admissions? Ans: Yes, university offers open merit admissions. There is no quota system except for DAE candidates wanting admission in undergraduate engineering disciplines.
Q: Can I apply using the paper application? Ans: We only accept applications submitted electronically. This allows us to process your application more quickly. It also keeps you informed of the status of your application throughout the process by checking it online.
Q: How do I create an account? Ans: An online application account can be created through the Hamdard University website i.e. https://admission.hamdard.edu.pk/.To create an online application account with the Hamdard University Online Application Portal, you are required to have a valid contact number and valid email address. Please use your Yahoo, Hotmail or Gmail account to create your online application account. Applicants are advised to have at least two active email addresses so that in case of any problem with their email account they can still correspond with the Hamdard University Office of Admissions through their second address. It is advised to create only One Account for the online application submission.
Q: Why do I need to list all schools I have attended? Ans: It's important for us to get a complete and accurate picture of your academic history. Failure to list and submit transcripts from all institutions previously attended is considered to be a violation of academic ethics and may result in the cancellation of your admission or dismissal from the university.
Q: I uploaded my Mark sheets to my application; do I still need to mail copies to the Hamdard University Admissions Office? Ans: Yes, official copies of Mark sheets are required. Uploading copies of your Mark sheets with your application will help expedite the review of your application. However, all Mark sheets uploaded by applicants are considered “unofficial” copies. Your admission decision may be delayed if you do not submit official copies of your Mark sheets.
Q: Are there application processing charges? Ans: Yes, there is an online application processing fee i.e. Rs 1500.
Q: How can I submit the application processing and test fee (if applicable)? Ans: After the successful submission of the online application form you will be able to print a system generated Application Processing Payment Voucher. Please print the fee voucher for making payments to any UBL Branch.
Q: Can I submit the application after the deadline? Ans: No, the online application system will automatically stop working after the deadline; therefore, we encourage you to submit your application well before the deadline in order to avoid any inconvenience.
Q: If I send my supporting documents late, will it negatively impact my application? Ans: Admission to the programs is competitive. It is in your best interest to apply and submit all of the required documents early. Please make sure that you review the deadline submission date for your program of choice.
Q: Is it possible to make changes to the online application after submitting it? Ans: No, you can't make changes to the application once it is submitted; therefore, you are advised to fill out your application carefully.
Q: How do I know if my application was submitted? Ans: When the application is submitted you will also receive an email and sms notifying you that your application has been submitted. At that time, you can continue to check the status of your application through your Online Application Account.
Q: Who do I contact if I have questions about the application process? Ans: If you have any question about the application process, please contact Hamdard University Centralized Admissions Office at [email protected] and 021-36647162
Q: Who do I contact if I have questions about a particular program? Ans: If you have any question regarding a program, please visit the relevant link on the Hamdard University website: www.hamdard.edu.pk