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Graduate (MS & PhD) Admissions

Spring 2027 Semester 

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

Applications Deadline November 27, 2026
Admission Test   December 24, 2026 (Tentative)
Interviews (Online/Physical) December 30-31, 2026
Session Starts  January 18, 2027 (Tentative)

 

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ADMISSION TEST/INTERVIEWS REQUIREMENT

Graduate Assistantship Schemes

  • MS Degree Programs: Minimum 70% marks in the GRE/HAT/GIKI General Admission Test, and 60% marks in the GIKI Subject Admission Test.
  • PhD Degree Programs: Minimum 70% marks in the GRE/HAT/GIKI General Admission Test, and 60% marks in the GIKI Subject Admission Test.

Day Scholar Scheme

  • MS Degree Programs: Minimum 50% marks in the GRE/HAT/GIKI General Admission Test, and 60% marks in the GIKI Subject Admission Test.
  • PhD Degree Programs: Minimum 60% marks in the GRE/HAT/GIKI General Admission Test, and 60% marks in the GIKI Subject Admission Test.

INTERVIEWS

  • Candidates who qualify the General and Subject Admission Tests as above will be called to appear in the Interview.

TEST/INTERVIEWS  CENTERS

  • The Admission Tests will be held in (Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Quetta and Karachi).
  • Interviews will be held Online or in Physical mode at GIK Institute

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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
Email: gadmissions@giki.edu.pk