Department of Computing & Technology

Prepare to excel in the dynamic field of Computing and Technology with our rigorous programs. Below are the comprehensive admission criteria for all programs under the Department of Computing and Technology.

Associate Degree Program (ADP)

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Minimum 50% marks in HSSC (pre-engineering / pre-medical / computer science) or DAE or equivalent with Mathematics and Physics (IBCC equivalence is required.
  2. IU Admission Test (IUAT) is required

* The students who have not studied Mathematics at the intermediate level have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics (06 credits) in first two semesters.

Admission offered to the candidates is based on the previous academic background (marks in matriculation and intermediate), and performance of a candidate in the Admission Test.

Test Pattern for ADP:

Subject No. of Questions Weightage
English
40
33%
Analytical Skills
20
17%
Mathematics
45
38%
Physics
15
12%
Total
120
100%

After the conducting the IUAT in batches over the entire admission cycle, program-wise merit lists are prepared against the selection criteria. Relative grading is made for the merit lists based on the selection criteria which include the following:

Matric Marks Intermediate Marks IUIC Admission Test
10%
15%
75%
Undergraduate Programs

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Minimum 50% marks in HSSC (pre-engineering / pre-medical / computer science) or DAE or equivalent with Mathematics and Physics (IBCC equivalence is required)

  2. IU Admission Test is required

* The students who have not studied Mathematics at the intermediate level have to pass deficiency courses in Mathematics (06 credits) in first two semesters.

Admission offered to the candidates is based on the previous academic background (marks in matriculation and intermediate), and performance of a candidate in the Admission Test.

Test Pattern for Undergraduate level programs:

Subject No. of Questions Weightage
English
40
33%
Analytical Skills
20
17%
Mathematics /Critical Thinking
45
38%
Physics/General Knowledge
15
12%
Total
120
100%

After conducting the IUAT in batches over the entire admission cycle, program-wise merit lists are prepared against the selection criteria. Relative grading is made for the merit lists based on the selection criteria which include the following:

Matric Marks Intermediate Marks IUIC Admission Test
10%
15%
75%
Graduate Programs (MS/MPhil)

Eligibility Criteria:

A prospective applicant to MS /M.Phil. program must have:

Basic Academic Qualification:

  1. 16 years of relevant schooling or 4-year computing education after HSSC or equivalent in a relevant discipline is required for admission in the MS programs with a 2.0 CGPA on a scale of 4.0 / 2nd division in the annual system.

Intradisciplinary* Qualifications:

The intradisciplinary admission will only be allowed, if:

  1. The applicant has a strong interest in pursuing an MS/MPhil/equivalent degree in a different discipline.
  2. Candidate must take 6-9 CH of deficiency courses of level 6.
  3. The admission committee is satisfied that the applicant’s knowledge of primary area (level 6) has sufficiently prepared him or her to undertake the course of studies of the MS/MPhil/ equivalent program (or, in the opinion of the admission committee, the preparation can be deemed satisfactory by taking a few additional courses after starting the program).

Merit Criteria:

  1. 50% passing score in IU MS admission test OR GRE**/GAT General/Equivalent tests with a passing score of 50%.

*Intradisciplinary refers to sub-disciplines occurring within one of the ten broad disciplines defined by UNESCO’s International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED-F-2013).

**In case the GRE-Subject test for a specific field/discipline is not available/conducted in Pakistan

Following is the pattern of the Admission Test of all MBA / MPhil / MS programs:

Postgraduate Programs (PhD)

Basic Qualification:

  1. MS/MPhil/equivalent degree in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or 60% (in the annual system) in the MS/MPhil/equivalent degree being considered for admission, is required.
  2. If the CGPA/ Percentage is not mentioned on the transcript, the candidate must produce an equivalent weightage from the parent university.
  3. The students having CGPA below 3.00 (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or 60% marks (in the annual system) in the most recent degree obtained, are also eligible for admission in PhD program after studying additional courses of 9-12 CH of level 7 taking a zero semester and score minimum 3.00 out of 4.00 GPA.

Intra-disciplinary* Qualifications:

IU allow intradisciplinary admissions if:

  1. The applicant has a strong interest in pursuing a PhD in a relevant discipline.
  2. The applicant has passed the GRE-Subject**/Equivalent Test with a minimum of 50% marks in the discipline of admission and has taken 6-9 CH of deficiency courses of level 7.
  3. The admission committee is satisfied that the applicant’s knowledge of the primary area (level 7) has sufficiently prepared him or her to undertake the course of study of the doctoral program (or, in the opinion of the admissions committee, the preparation can be deemed satisfactory by taking a few additional courses after starting the program).

Merit Criteria:

  1. 60% passing score in IU PhD admission test OR GRE**/GAT General/Equivalent tests, with a passing score of 60%.

*Intra-disciplinary refers to sub-disciplines that occur within one of the ten broad disciplines defined by UNESCO’s International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED-F-2013).

**In case the GRE-Subject test for a specific field/discipline is not available/conducted in Pakistan