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How To Apply

Graduate (MS & PhD) Admissions

Spring 2025 Semester 

Applications are invited for admission to the graduate programs leading to MS and Ph.D. degrees as per the schedule below.

Applications DeadlineDec 6, 2024
Recommendation Letters & other documents submission (By Post/Courier)Dec 13, 2024
Admission Test (at GIK Institute)Dec 22, 2024
Interviews (Online)Dec 26-27 2024
Session StartsJan 20, 2025

Application Procedure and Admission Requirements

The following materials must be submitted along with the application form for admission:

  1. Send a printed copy of online application form along with the following supporting material (Click here for online application form). 
  2. Original receipt of application processing fee Rs. 3,000/- (nonrefundable) drawn on any online branch of Habib Bank Ltd. A/C No. 19790000085901.
  3. Attested copy of the result card: GRE/HAT Test (if any).
  4. Attested copies of:
    1. O-Level/SSC Certificate and DMC
    2. A-Level/HSSC Certificate and DMC
    3. BSc/BS Degree and Transcript
    4. MS/MPhil Degree and Transcript (For PhD applicants only)
  5. Two letters of recommendation: signed by the referee (class teacher of the last Institution attended) to vouch for the applicant’s academic record and performance. Click here to Download the Recommendation Letter
  6. Statement of purpose: A one-page summary outlining the applicant’s previous research and/or his/her practical experience. He/she should also indicate his/her academic and research interests at GIK Institute and work interests after getting his/her degree.
  7. Research proposal (for PhD Applicants only)

Important note for submission of application form: 

i.  Application will not be processed if it is late, Incomplete, or unaccompanied by any of the above-mentioned document(s).

ii. Use only A-4 size paper for all documents.

iii.  Clip all documents in the above-mentioned order.

iv.  Do not staple or fold any document. Use a proper paper clip and an A-4 envelope.

v.  Mention the application for MS/PhD with the name of the degree program on top of the envelope.

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Assessment Criteria

Admission Test

Candidates must pass one of the following tests. Those who have already qualified for the ETS GRE (General) or HEC ETC HAT Test are exempted from the GIKI Admission Test.

  1. ETS GRE (General)
  2. HEC-ETC HAT Test
  3. GIKI Admission Test (to be conducted in physical mode at GIK Institute)
    • Pattern & Syllabus similar to GRE General

Interview

Short-listed candidates will be required to appear for an Online Interview (Zoom/Skype)

Intra-disciplinary Programs

Prospective students can pursue interdisciplinary admissions by meeting specific criteria. These include demonstrating a strong interest in an interdisciplinary program, completing 6-9 credit hours of deficiency courses, and obtaining approval from the admission committee in addition to fulfilling the institute’s admission requirements. The applicant should pass the GRE Subject/equivalent test with a minimum of 50% marks in the discipline of admission.

Transfer with Advanced Standing

A maximum of 6 credit hours (for PhD) and 9 credit hours (for MS) graduate work done at some PEC accredited and HEC recognized Institution may be transferred with the recommendation of the faculty, provided that;

  • The work fits into a logical program for the degree
  • The transfer is approved by the office of graduate studies
  • A minimum of grade B has been earned.

Contact Information

Completed application form to be addressed to the contact given below:

Graduate Admissions Office

GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology
Topi, District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: (0938) 281026, Ext. 2450
Email: gadmissions@giki.edu.pk