Human Resource Development Initiative MS Leading to PHD Program of

Faculty Development for Universities of Engineering Science and Technology

(Phase-l)
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Pakistani/ AJK national

Candidate must have minimum sixteen (16) years education for admission in MS leading to PhD
Program and Eighteen (18) years of education for direct PhD program in engineering disciplines
only.
Candidate must have acquired the above requisite qualifications on or before April 30, 2016.
Applicant can have maximum two second divisions throughout the academic career.
Applicant must have valid registration certificate from Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) or
Pakistan Council for Architectures and Town Planners (PCATP) on or before April 30, 2016.
Maximum age must be 35 years on April 30, 2016. For full time employees of public sector
Universities, Colleges and R & D organizations, the maximum age must be 40 years on April 30,
2016.
The candidate who is already availing any other HEC scholarship is not eligible to apply.
Candidates have to secure 50% or above marks in HEC aptitude test. Test will be conducted by
HEC and roll number slips will provided to eligible applicants two weeks prior the test.

Documents Required with Application:

The following documents are required to be submitted in given sequence, along with the
printed copy of online application form complete in all respects latest by April 30, 2016
through courier service or registered mail. By hand or incomplete applications, after due
date will not be entertained.
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Attested copy of Computerized National Identity Card

One passport size photograph (Not older than 90 days)
Attested copy of Domicile Certificate.
Attested copies of all educational testimonials (Attach in descending order).
Attested copy of valid PEC/ PCATP Registration.
In-service candidates need to apply through proper channel along with NOC from their
employers that if the scholarship be granted, they will be relieved immediately.
Statement of interest in higher studies (One Page).
Research proposal/ abstract (for PhD candidates only).
Original deposit slip/ ATM transfer receipt for Rs. 300/- (non-refundable) as application
processing fee, in favour of Director General Finance, HEC at Habib Bank Limited Online
Account Number 1742-79001334-01