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PhD Scholarship Scheme

Split-PhD Scholarship Scheme

Post Doctoral Fellowship Scheme 

General Information on Merit Evaluation Formula

 Merit would be formulated on the basis of “Merit Evaluation Formula”. For details visit the following link to evaluate your academic merit:

In case of multiple degrees, only that degree will be considered for merit evaluation & eligibility criteria, which is relevant to your proposed field of study.

HEC Academic Evaluation Formula (HEC-AEF)

Annual System

For those candidates who have bachelor degree (14 & 15 years) and MSc degree (16 years)

Degree / Certificate	% Marks
	>=90	>=80	>=70	>=60	>=50
SSC/Matric/’O’ Level (10 years)	20	18	16	14	5
HSSC/Intermediate/’A’ Level  (12 years)	20	18	16	14	5
Bachelors (BA, BSc, B.Sc(Hons), etc)  (14 & 15 years)	18	16	14	8	3
Masters (e.g. MA, LLB, MSc , etc)      (16 & 17 years)	18	16	14	8	3
*M.Phil/MS/ME etc (If Completed) (18 years) (Course + Research Work)	14	12	10	6	2
Maximum Possible	90	80	70	50	18
More than 70% marks in all the examinations = 5
Having one or more Board / University first Position= 5
*In case candidates having MPhil Degree by Research Work only = 10
Note:- Candidates having medical degree (Only M.B.B.S and B.D.S) will be given 10 extra points

For those candidates who have 16 years bachelor degree  

Degree / Certificate	% Marks
	>=90	>=80	>=70	>=60	>=50
SSC/Matric/’O’ Level (10 years)	20	18	16	14	5
HSSC/Intermediate/’A’ Level  (12 years)	20	18	16	14	5
Bachelors (B.E, MBBS B.Sc(Hons), etc) (16 & 17 years)	36	32	28	16	6
*M.Phil/MS/ME etc (If Completed) (18 years) (Course + Research Work)	14	12	10	6	2
Maximum Possible	90	80	70	50	18
More than 70% marks in all the examinations = 5
Having one or more Board / University first Position= 5
*In case candidates having MPhil Degree by Research Work only = 10
Note:- Candidates having medical degree (Only M.B.B.S and B.D.S) will be given 10 extra points

CGPA System

For those candidates who have bachelor degree (14 & 15 years) and MSc degree (16 years)

Degree / Certificate	CGPA out of 4
	3.63-4.00	3.25-3.62	2.88-3.24	2.50-2.87	1.80-2.49
SSC/Matric/’O’ Level (10 years)	20	18	16	14	5
HSSC/Intermediate/’A’ Level  (12 years)	20	18	16	14	5
Bachelors (BA, BSc, B.Sc(Hons), etc)  (14 & 15 years)	18	16	14	8	3
Masters (e.g. MA, MSc , LLB etc)      (16 & 17 years)	18	16	14	8	3
*M.Phil/MS/ME etc (If Completed) (18 years) (Course + Research Work)	14	12	10	6	2
Maximum Possible	90	80	70	50	18
More than 70% marks in all the examinations = 5
Having one or more Board / University first Position= 5
*In case candidates having MPhil Degree by Research Work only = 10
Note:- Candidates having medical degree (Only M.B.B.S and B.D.S) will be given 10 extra points

 For those candidates who have 16 years bachelor degree

Degree / Certificate	CGPA out of 4
	3.63-4.00	3.25-3.62	2.88-3.24	2.50-2.87	1.80-2.49
SSC/Matric/’O’ Level (10 years)	20	18	16	14	5
HSSC/Intermediate/’A’ Level  (12 years)	20	18	16	14	5
Bachelors (B.E, MBBS B.Sc(Hons), etc) (16 & 17 years)	36	32	28	16	6
*M.Phil/MS/ME etc (If Completed) (18 years) (Course + Research Work)	14	12	10	6	2
Maximum Possible	90	80	70	50	18
More than 70% marks in all the examinations = 5
Having one or more Board / University first Position= 5
*In case candidates having MPhil Degree by Research Work only = 10
Note:- Candidates having medical degree (Only M.B.B.S and B.D.S) will be given 10 extra points

CGPA System

For those candidates who have bachelor degree (14 & 15 years) and MSc degree (16 years)

Degree / Certificate	CGPA out of 5
	4.63-5.00	4.25-4.62	3.88-4.24	3.5-3.87	2.8-3.49
SSC/Matric/’O’ Level (10 years)	20	18	16	14	5
HSSC/Intermediate/’A’ Level  (12 years)	20	18	16	14	5
Bachelors (BA, BSc, B.Sc(Hons), etc)  (14 & 15 years)	18	16	14	8	3
Masters (e.g. MA, MSc ,LLB etc)      (16 & 17 years)	18	16	14	8	3
*M.Phil/MS/ME etc (If Completed) (18 years) (Course + Research Work)	14	12	10	6	2
Maximum Possible	90	80	70	50	18
More than 70% marks in all the examinations = 5
Having one or more Board / University first Position= 5
*In case candidates having MPhil Degree by Research Work only = 10
Note:- Candidates having medical degree (Only M.B.B.S and B.D.S) will be given 10 extra points

For those candidates who have 16 years bachelor degree

	CGPA out of 5
	4.63-5.00	4.25-4.62	3.88-4.24	3.5-3.87	2.8-3.49
SSC/Matric/’O’ Level (10 years)	20	18	16	14	5
HSSC/Intermediate/’A’ Level  (12 years)	20	18	16	14	5
Bachelors (B.E, MBBS B.Sc(Hons), etc) (16 & 17 years)	36	32	28	16	6
*M.Phil/MS/ME etc (If Completed) (18 years) (Course + Research Work)	14	12	10	6	2
Maximum Possible	90	80	70	50	18
More than 70% marks in all the examinations = 5
Having one or more Board / University first Position= 5
*In case candidates having MPhil Degree by Research Work only = 10
Note:- Candidates having medical degree (Only M.B.B.S and B.D.S) will be given 10 extra points

Formula for conversion of GPA into percentage of marks on the scale of 4.00

GPA	% Marks
3.63-4.00	90-100
3.25-3.62	80-89
2.88-3.24	70-79
2.50-2.87	60-69
1.80-2.49	50-59
1.00-1,79	40-49
0.00-099	Below 40

Formula for conversion of GPA into percentage of marks on the scale of 5.00

GPA	% Marks
4.63-5.00	90-100
4.25-4.62	80-89
3.88-4.24	70-79
3.5-3.87	60-69
2.8-3.49	50-59
2.00-2.79	40-49
1.00-1.99	Below 40

The objectives of the scheme are:  

1. To combine academic excellence with the desire to make a real difference in some of the world's poorest countries.
2. To establish the standards for selection of scholars between the developing and developed countries by involving both home and host country.
3. To stimulate research and development activities in developing countries of the world.
4. To provide the highly professional environment to the scholars from all over the world. 

If the applicant, nominated by HEC, ensures that the following points are properly full filled than the chances of the selection, by the Commonwealth Commission UK, increases:

1. The Online Commonwealth Application form is filled completely and properly, with no ambiguity in it.
2. Ensure that the references provided in the online application form are active and send reply on time to the queries made by the Commonwealth Commission UK, directly, through email or postal mail.
3. The print / hard copy of the Online Commonwealth Application form is verified / stamped by the Vice Chancellor / Registrar / Head of the University.
4. Proper Acceptance / Host / Admission letter from prestigious UK University is provided.
5. The Academic IELTS taken  after 1^st October, 2011 with overall score  of 7.0, with 7.0 in speaking and 6.0 in listening, reading and writing, is provided, in case the required score is not achieved then retake the IELTS examination within the prescribed time period. Kindly see the Eligibility Criteria of each program for exact IELTS score requirements. 
6. The approval of research proposal by Board of Advance Studies & Research (BASR) must be atttached, in case of Split-PhD.
7. The application is forwarded by Vice Chancellor / Rector/Register or Head of the University.
8. The SSC and HSSC Certificates / Transcripts attested by IBCC and Degrees of Bachelor, Masters and PhD attested by HEC.

Academic IELTS score from both AEO or British Council are Acceptable NOW.

Instructions:

Kindly read each and every instruction very carefully to prepare a good application package. 

1. Fill online Commonwealth Application form, through Electronic Application System (EAS), and then take a print of it, after getting it signed by the Vice Chancellor / Head of the University then make a copy of it. Retain one copy with you, alongwith photocopies of supporting documents to be attached with, and send remaining (the orignally signed) one (01) copy alongwith supporting documents to HEC, each set properly should be properly binded.
2. Fill one (01) HEC Application Form in original using computer typing and send to HEC alongwith supporting documents.
3. Properly bind each set of application form. Lose papers or untidy application package should be avoided. Applications with loose papers / not in properly binding will not be entertained.
4. Avoid sending lose documents / Annexures, after sending application package, hence one complete in all respect set of application be sent.
5. Do not forget to attach the print of email mentioned above at point number 7 i.e., Applicants are advised, while filling Commonwealth Online application, an automatic email is sent to the VC/Registrar or Equivalent (which the applicant mention). That authority will reply to that email with His/Her comments and the applicant will either get a copy of it or his/her online application form will be updated. That copy of email or comments is also required to be attached with the hard copy of the Commonwealth Application Form.. This is a MANDATORY condition, while sending application to HEC.
6. Order of forms and papers:

• HEC Application Form with all academic documents in ascending order, starting from 10^th grade
• One Originally singed (01) online Commonwealth UK Application form with all academic documents in ascending order, starting from 10^th grade. Attahc HEC and IBCC attested photocopies of the academic documents with Commonwealth Online Application's Print.

(Please be noted that preparing an appropriate application package, neatly as per instructions, is the first step towards your journey for higher studies)

 Deadline for Sending Application: 

Commonwealth UK does not accept direct applications. All nominations from Pakistan will be routed via HEC. Kindly send the Application Forms (mentioned) for the said scholarship as mentioned, on or before 20th October, 2011 (extended) to the undersigned on the address given below Postal Address:

In case you need additional information, you may contact on our e-mail: cw-uk@hec.gov.pk

However, before sending your query, kindly make sure that you have gone through the information, uploaded here. 

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Phone calls to know about status or receipt of applications and personal visits are not welcomed.  

Further details can be obtained from commonwealth application form and web-page:http://bit.ly/cscuk-apply

However while routing application through HEC you are required to follow the instructions, as appearing on HEC’s website.