Fall Admissions 2013

The following institutes have announced their admissions for fall 2013 on June 30th, 2013.

SKANS It is considered among the top most colleges providing professional accountancy certificates and diplomas. It has announced its registration as open in all cities it operates. They are also offering upto 50% discount if you register now. So those who have got plans to do ACCA Foundation Diploma, CIMA, ACCA,  and CA can apply now. The eligibility for Foundation Diploma and CIMA is Matriculation/O-level or intermediate, and for ACCA and CA is A-levels and intermediate.

University of Management & Technology (UMT) has announced its fall admissions 2013, you can apply before July 5th, 2013. Admissions are open in all of its departments and at undergraduate and graduate level. Financial Assistance and Scholarships are also provided to needy and deserving candidates. You will have to appear in university test for admission but if you are NAT qualified, then you are exempted from university test.

Contact Details: 042-35212801; website for further details: www.umt.edu.pk

PAK-AIMS, The Institute of Management Sciences, has also declared its fall admissions 2013 as opened, a chartered institute by Govt. of the Punjab. Its offers Morning and Evening programs in business management and computer sciences both at bachelors (BBA, BS (Accouning & Finance)) and masters level (MBA, MSc (Supply Chain), MSc (HR)). PAK-AIMS also offers M.Phill degrees leading to PhD in disciplines of Management Sciences, Computer science and English. Result awaiting students are also encouraged to apply.

Contact Details: UAN 111-19-19-38, Email: info@pakaims.edu.pk

Hajvery University, admissions for fall 2013 are also opened here in its departments including Business, Commerce, Fashion Designing, Computer Sciences & Information Technology, Media Studies and Pharmacy. The programs offered include undergraduate (BBA, B.Com, BS, B.A, BFD etc), graduate (MBA, M.Com, MSc) and MS/M.Phill leading to PhD. MBA classes are also offered in Evening and on Sundays. Financial Aid and scholarships are also available for deserving and needing candidates. They have online registration facility as well by logging on to www.hup.edu.pk.

Contact Details: UAN 042-111-777-007

Superior University has announced its fall admission 2013 and registration will remain open till July 18th, 2013. Admissions are open in its all departments including Economics, Commerce, Business and Management Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Computer Sciences & Information Technology, Law, College of Accountancy, Pharmacy & MBBS in Physiotherapy. Scholarships by SAEPN are provided here and special scholarships available for A-Level students at superior.

Contact Details of Main admission offices: Lahore University Campus 042-35330361-3; Garden Town Campus: 042-111-000-078 Email: admissions@superior.edu.pk

Lahore Leads University has announced its admissions for Morning, Evening and Weekend programs. It is offering range of disciplines at Undergraduate, Masters and M.Phill level. Ranging from computer sciences and business studies to media studies and engineering. International degree programs are also offered here. It has separate College of Commerce and Accountancy where they offer like B.Com IT, B.Com (Hons.) and M.Com and other bachelors levels degrees with accounting majors. For details click here.

University College of Engineering, Science and Technology is a project of Lahore Leads university which is chartered by Pakistan provincial assembly and programs are approved by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). It has also opened its fall 2013 admissions for various undergraduate programs and these are opened till 6th of July, 2013. Entry Test is scheduled on 7th July, 2013. Admission forms and Prospectus is available at campus which is located in West Wood Colony, near Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore.

Lahore School of Accountancy & Finance, ranked as 'W' category by HEC, offers undergraduate and post graduate programs in Accountancy, Finance and Commerce. It is offering various undergraduate, graduate and post graduate programs like B.Com, M.Com, BBA, MBA, BS, MSc. They are also offering CPA and CFA and both US recognized. They Fall admission 2013 has been announced on 30th June, 2013. You can get contact details and addresses here.

Qarshi University is a chartered university and recognized by HEC. It has announced its registration as opened for fall 2013. Besides its regular degree programs in discipline of business management, economics, commerce, accountancy and computer science it offers Masters degree in hospital management, diploma in patient relationship and BEMS (Bachelors in Eastern Medicine & Surgery) a five year degree program. Its majority of the offerings are for undergraduate programs with excpetion of MBA and MSc (Hospital Management).

Contact Details: Information desk 0303-4911141 you may call or sms on this number for getting assistance; For BEMS info. 0323-2156595, 042-37521778

Institutes offering Higher Research Degree (PhD) in Lahore

Awareness of acquiring higher education is increasing gradually in our country. It is evident from the increased number of educational institutes and students strength over there. In the similar vein, awareness of research in studies is also gaining significance. People are realizing the importance of research and opting for the degrees offering research content like MS/M.phil. Doctorate in philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree being offered here in Pakistan and matching the trend various institutes are offering this degree though in limited fields and areas. In this post i would be discussing the institutes offering PhD in Lahore.

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) offers PhD in multiple disciplines. They offer financial aid and scholarships to students so they may be able to obtain their degree. They also offer monthly stipend and opportunities to teach at LUMS during your PhD. Admissions are done purely on the merit basis and those who have no financial support shall not be worried. There you can get you higher research degree done in the following disciplines:

• PhD in Mathematics
• PhD in Management (Organization Behaviour/HRM/Operations Management)
• PhD in Computer Sciences
• PhD in Chemistry
• PhD in Biology
• PhD in Physics
• PhD in Electrical Engineering

FAST-NUCES has also introduced its PhD programs in certain discipline. Financial assistance is also avaiable through HEC funded scholarships and student's loans. Eligibility criteria requires you to have 18 years of education completed with research degree and minimum of 3.0 GPA. You would be interviewed in irder to check your research capabilities. The PhD programs include:

• PhD in Mathematics
• PhD in Management 
• PhD in Computer Sciences
• PhD in Chemistry
• PhD in Biology
• PhD in Physics
• PhD in Electrical Engineering

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology provides opportunity to students for perusing their higher research degrees (PhD) in the following fields. Foreign qualified faculty is available for supervision of students  who have both national and international exposure and experience in research. I think it would be very good option to start your PhD here if you want to do it here from Pakistan.

• PhD in Mathematics
• PhD Statistics
• PhD in Management Sciences (Management/Finance)
• PhD in Computer Sciences
• PhD in Electrical Engineering
• PhD in Chemical Engineering

University of Punjab also offer PhD Degree in various disciplines raging from management sciences to natural sciences, English to history. It also provides scholarship opportunities, monthly stipend and other part time opportunities. But one flaw i came to know about doing PhD at PU is the unavailability of qualified and dedicated supervisors. So it creates major problem in carrying on your higher research degree over there.

University of Management and Technology (UMT) offers a range of disciplines for PhD after University of the Punjab. They claim to offer innovative research and professional research training. Following disciplines are being offered:

• PhD in Management
• PhD in Architecture
• PhD in Electrical Power and Energy System
• PhD in Electrical Engineering
• PhD in Embedded Systems, Robotics and Controls
• PhD in Information Technology
• PhD in Mathematics
• PhD in Software
• PhD in Telecom engineering
• PhD in Linguistic/Applied Linguistic/Literature
• PhD in Clinical Psychology
• PhD in Education/Special Education
• PhD in Islamic Thought and Civilization
• PhD Textile

University of Central Punjab (UCP) also its PhD programs in few disciplines in place. They have some experienced and qualified faculty in place for their higher degree research programs. Following disciplines are being offered for PhD:

• PhD in Computer Sciences
• PhD in Commerce
• PhD in Business Studies

Superior University also offers PhD in the following disciplines, The offer is too limited and university has not gained much of appreciation in research based studies as yet.

• PhD Business Administration
• PhD in Law

What to Study Further after Matric?

Students are sometimes confused after their matriculation, they are undecided that what shall they do next. At this stage they usually follow what their parents think best for them. This is basically our social norm and sometimes students feel burden following this norm. They have to go for studies which they do not prefer for themselves. So today here i am going to put forth certain options for students which may help them making their decisions regarding further studies.

First of all, students who are good at their studies and also have got certain plans to go abroad for further studies, they have very good option of going for A-levels which is under Cambridge studies and examination system. This international course make student stronger conceptually and improves other interpersonal skills most important of which is communication skill. You have variety of courses belonging to various disciplines like medicines, engineering, commerce, IT, arts, media etc. But it isn't suitable for students who want to pursue further studies here in Pakistan because here in Pakistani education system they have to face various problems.

Next option i am going to discuss is for those students who immediately want to enroll into some professional degree so they can start their career as early as possible. You can enter into the field of accountancy, leading to ACCA, which is also an international certification in the field of accounting. There are very famous colleges for starting your initial courses in the field of accountancy that would lead to ACCA. It can give a good start to your career. It is costly, but definitely earn you a value in corporate world.

In the similar vain, male students who are interested in pursuing their career in engineering, have fear of not getting the admission at engineering university due to high merits and limited seats. They can go for B-tech diplomas as certain government institutes. These diplomas provide you professional certification and you can start as professional engineer.

There are those students as well who are determined to enroll for FSc pre-medical and pre-eng. They are hard to change their perception and they would go to colleges who are offering the same disciplines. But still i would advice those, who find their interest and their temperament a bit more creative, they shall drop this idea and opt for what best they can do. Such students can opt for commerce field and do I.com. It would have two benefits; First, they would be able to score high marks in this discipline and can peruse a recognized and well known institute for further commerce or business related studies like LUMS (in private sector) or IBA (in public sector) and Hailey College of Commerce OR media studies. They would be able to use their creative insight in such fields.

There are also certain female students who have interest in arts, crafts and home making activities. Homeeconomics college is best for such female students. Here students also have two way benefits, firstly they get to do the stuff they are interested in, secondly it also fulfills the latest need of girls to utilize their knowledge as a professional. It develops you professionally in your expertise.

General Science (ICS) group is also good option for students who are good at mathematics and want to go into field of business, commerce, media or education.

So whatever you do, just make your decision that you may not regret in future. Careful analysis of all available options would help to get to the best option leading to successful future.

Best Intermediate Colleges for Girls in Lahore

Girls are always very excited to go to college after they are done with matriculation. They consider the best possible option where they can start their intermediate studies. For majority of the girls, beside repute of the college and its studies, its environment and various other activities besides studies are also very important in evaluating different option for intermediate college. Their interests vary due to different combinations of repute, studies and environment. The analysis presented below would help in guiding their decision making process.

When thinking of intermediate colleges, the first name that majority of the girls consider worth continuing their studies is Kinnaird College (KC). Its a full package for girls because it not only offers quality studies at intermediate level in all disciplines but also provide them liberty and exposure in various extra co-curricular activities. Lahore College for Women (LCW) is the second best choice for intermediate after KC. It provides really good and quality studies to intermediate students in all disciplines and has got certain strict rules and supervision as compared to KC. Then, Homeconomics College is another name among most reputed colleges but it is specialized in its offer. It offers the only discipline of homecnomics which includes also includes art and design. So only those girls who are interested in specializing n household tasks, decoration, child care and arts, crafts and design have got best option as homeconomics college.

Government College, Gulberg is the third best option that students like to adopt when they are unsuccessful in getting admission in KC and LCW. It has got its repute for its being a government institute. But those who want quality education along with some really good study related facilities for students, Punjab College is the option after KC and LCW. As mentioned above, it has gained its repute and name due to quality education and student administration. Queen Mary college is still in the list but its repute and popularity graph has sloped negatively. It is preferred by the students living in nearby areas. Last but not the least KIPS College, that has gained its repute from being premium academy and now started its network of colleges as well. A reasonable numbers are opting it due to its quality studies and facilities for students regarding studies. But it has not gained the repute that its academy has got or the colleges for intermediate mentioned above have gained.   

Best Intermediate Colleges for Boys in Lahore

Students who are free after their matriculation examination, keep on evaluating various institutes in order to pursue their further intermediate studies. They want to be a part of the college that has got good repute and studies both. These two factors are considered to be most important while making choice for intermediate college from the various alternatives available. According to my evaluation of colleges on the basis of factors mentioned above, i have identified the best possible options for students to go for in order to successfully get their intermediate done from Lahore.

The college that have got both excellent repute and quality studies is Government College (GC), Lahore. It is the most prestigious college for boys to do the intermediate in any discipline. Students associated with GovernmentCollege (GC) feel proud of themselves and consider it their valuable achievement. With its equally good studies and repute, Forman Christian College (FCC) also falls in the category of colleges that students want to be associated with for their intermediate after GC. Punjab College is another very renown name when it comes to quality education. It provides students with maximum facilities that can help them managing their studies well. A large number who are unable to get themselves admitted in GC or FCC, turn to Punjab college for their intermediate. All of three colleges mentioned above are privately owned. 

Moreover, Government College, Township, Government Science College, Wahdat Road and Islamia College, Civil Lines, all are ranked almost equal. They have got some name and repute for being government college and quality of studies is almost the same in all. However, Government College, Township is newly opened few years back as compared to the rest of the two but has got somewhat better repute than those. Faculty is said to previously belonged to reputed institutes like GC and FCC. Those students who want to continue their studies with government institutes, these are the best option among other government colleges. KIPS College have also emerged after the immense success of its network of academies, but have gained not much repute as yet.