Prospectus 2021 The University reserves the right to make amendments in curriculum, fee structure and examination schedule without any notice. 1 VISION To develop human resources & capabilities to meet national development needs through quality teaching, Learning & research. Youth Empowerment is one of the main objectives of the University. MISSION Providing affordable and accessible quality Under-Graduate, Graduate and Post-Graduate degree Programs, National and International in scope. Imparting learner-centered teaching through qualified faculty using modern teaching aids and methodologies. Creating and promoting quality research environment, provide consulting faculties to Industrial/Business & services sector with a realization of needs of community and national responsibility towards economic growth and welfare. Building national character and put focus on production of quality graduates to contribute in the economic, industrial and social development of the country. Promoting a campus environment that welcomes, honors men and women, and values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge and academic freedom and integrity. Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur 2 3 The Message Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto Vice Chancellor 4 Vice Chancellor’s Message Dear Candidates I feel immense pleasure to congratulate you for your wise decision to select Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur as your choice for pursuit of Higher Studies. At this noble and higher seat of learning, we have planned for you a brilliant platform where you can quench your thirst of higher education under the guidance of highly qualified, skilled and professional teaching faculty integrated with innovative learning practices and advanced research facilities. Owing to its rich contribution in intellectual and academic richness of the province of Sindh, this University has now earned its fame and reputation to be the choice seat of Higher Education. We offer the variety of disciplines keeping in view the preference of aspiring candidates under twenty nine departments and seven faculties at the main campus. The real growth and the progress of any nation depends upon the quality of its Higher Education. The dream of prosperous nation is never materialized, if the universities fail to deliver. Keeping this commitment with the nation in mind, this University has planned very careful academic heaven for the students of rural Sindh. Knowing the economic and social background of our students, we are committed to provide quality education as par international standards at affordable cost. Besides, the university offers multiple opportunities to its students for awarding scholarships, funding, free laptops and many other opportunities of financial assistance so that no one may be denied of the fair opportunity of higher studies. By providing opportunities of attending national, international events seminars, conferences, workshops and symposiums, we open the windows of international exposure for our students. Our commitment makes our students fall in love with this University that’s why our alumni believes that “Latifian once is Latifian always”. Our academic activities are always integrated with curricular, co-curricular, sports and cultural activities. We have not restricted ourselves to classroom teachings alone but our regular visits, trainings, workshops, speech and debate competitions, gala nights, sports weeks and students’ week provide our students opportunities to show their talent and creative worth beyond the class rooms activities. As the Vice Chancellor of this University, I have always patronized students’ preferences and providing maximum facilities to the students has always been my priority. This prospectus in your hand is your guide book which will open to you the inside success story of our University. This prospectus has been designed to offer you maximum knowledge regarding the programs being offered along with the academic schedule and other opportunities available at the University. This beautiful campus awaits your arrival, our faculty members and staff is ready to welcome you as a new and talented Latifian’s who steps in to this university to be trained and modeled for greater national goals of tomorrow. May all your dreams come true and may this University keep its march of academic excellence with pride! I once again welcome you and wish you a very life changing educational experience. It is high time to compete and prove your talent for nation building. May Allah Almighty bless you all! Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto 5 6 Mr. Mureed Hussain Ibupoto Registrar 7 Contents About the University The Faculties and their Programs Academic Support Services ADMISSIONS Procedure & Eligibility Criteria Conduct and Discipline of Students Semester Rules & Regulations EVENING PROGRAMS Officers of the University DIRECTORATE OF EVENING PROGRAM Institute of Business Administration MORNING PROGRAMSS Institute of Chemistry FACULTY OF ARTS & LANGUAGES Institute of Commerce Institute of English Language & Literature Department of Computer Science Department of Sindhi Department of Mathematics Department of Urdu Department of Economics Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL) Department of Public Administration Department of Teacher Education FACULTY OF EDUCATION Department of Physical Education Department of Special Education Department of Zoology Department of Teacher Education Institute of English Language & Literature OTHERS . FACULTY OF LAW Office of the Registrar Shaheed Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto School of Law Directorate of Admissions & Computerization Wing Directorate of Evening Program FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES Directorate of Student Affairs Institute of Business Administration Alumni Institute of Commerce Students Attendance Cell Department of Public Administration Provost Hostels Directorate of Media and Public Relation FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES Sports Section Department of Biochemistry Pre-Entry Test Sample Department of Botany Academic Calendar Institute of Chemistry Institute of Microbiology SUB CAMPUSES Department of Pharmacy Department of Zoology GHOTKI CAMPUS . Department of Business Administration FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES Department of Computer Science Department of Archaeology Department of English Language & Literature Department of Computer Science Department of Geography SHAHDADKOT CAMPUS Department of Mathematics Department of Business Administration Department of Physics & Electronics Department of Computer Science Department of Statistics Department of English Language & Literature FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Department of Economics Institute of Gender Studies Institute of International Relations Institute of Islamic Studies Department of Media and Communication Studies Department of Pakistan Studies Department of Political Science Department of Sociology Department of Physical Education 8 About the University Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur provides unique opportunities to the students to study in the fields of Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts & Languages, Education, Management Sciences and Law. It is the only University in Upper Sindh which is catering for the academic needs in various disciplines. Shah Abdul Latif University is one of the developed universities of Pakistan. It is staffed by more than 234 well- qualified faculty members working in 29 departments. Most of the faculty members are young and foreign qualified. Teaching in this University is very innovative. It is backed up by the state-of-the-art audio visual teaching tools to prepare students as per market demand and groom them to meet the challenges of competitive market of the day. As a result, most of the graduates of the University have secured professional and other jobs in public and private sector. Location Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur is located in the heartland of Upper Sindh i.e. Khairpur, one of the former princely states of British India. The main Campus is located near National Highway and is easily reachable by air, railway and bus services. Sukkur airport is on half an hour drive and Khairpur Railway station is (05) kilometers away from the main Campus. The beauty of the University lies in the fact that it is surrounded by famous archaeological sites: Mohenjo Daro, Kot Diji, Rohri Hills, Achro Desert, religious shrines of Sadhu Bella, and Sachal Sarmast, barrage and bridges (Lloyds Barrage, Lansdowne and Ayoub Bridges) and culturally rich land where people are very friendly and hospitable. The main campus of the University covers an area of 302-22 acres land with lush green lawns, play grounds, and trees. It is located just three kilometers from Khairpur town. The landscape of the University includes three canals at a walking distance, which serve as an excellent picnic spots for the students and the faculty. The University has over 13000 students in various programs. About 70 percent of students are male and 30 percent female. There are eight hostels (including three for girls). Scholarships & Financial Support Quaid-e-Azam Scholarship: - Every year the Ministry of Education, Govt. of Pakistan through the Higher Education Commission, awards one Quaid-i-Azam Scholarship for higher studies abroad. Students securing first and second positions in the University Examinations are eligible to compete for the Scholarship. Merit Scholarship: - The merit scholarships are awarded every year for higher studies abroad by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of Pakistan through the Higher Education Commission. Students securing