Degree Programs and Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Programs
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S. No. |
Program |
Eligibility Criteria |
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B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (Majors: Agronomy, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Entomology, Biotechnology, Farm Management, Food Science and Technology, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Seed Science and Technology) |
• Intermediate Science (Pre-Medical/ Pre-Engineering)/ Pre Agriculture, DAS (Diploma in Agriculture Sciences)*. • Minimum 50% of Total marks.
*on reserved seats. |
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BS Environmental Science |
• Intermediate Science (Pre-Medical/ Pre-Engineering)/ or Equivalent qualification. • Minimum 50% of Total marks. |
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ADP in Seed Production of Crop Plants (2-Year Associate Degree Program) |
• Pre-Medical/ Pre-Engineering/ Pre-Agriculture/Diploma in Agriculture Sciences (DAS) (5 reserved seats for DAS holders). • At least 50% marks in intermediate OR equivalent |
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B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering |
Intermediate Science (Pre-Engineering and Pre-Medical*) / Intermediate with combination of Physics, Mathematics, Biology* & Computer Studies** / ICS** / Three years Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) in Civil, Mechanical, Auto & Farm Machinery, Auto & Diesel, Mechanical/Machinery, Automation securing 60% marks i.e. 660/1100.
*Pre-Medical students may avail either of the two PEC options to compensate for the deficiency in Mathematics: (i) completion of an 8-week condensed program, or (ii) completion of F.Sc. Mathematics within one academic year (1st and 2nd semesters including summer). **The ICS students will enroll in the remedial subject of Chemistry in first Semester
Entry Test: Securing minimum 33% marks is compulsory in Entry test. MNSUAM will accept entry tests taken by MNSUAM, UET (ECAT), UAF and HEC. |
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B.E. Tech (Agro Industrial) |
F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical*, or Pre-Agriculture), ICS, A-Level or DAE (Three Years) in Civil, Mechanical, Auto & Farm, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, Instrumentation field with at least 50% marks. *Pre-medical students will cover a deficiency course of Mathematics and ICS students will cover Chemistry as a deficiency course in first Semester.
Entry Test: MNSUAM will accept entry tests taken by MNSUAM, UET (ECAT), UAF and HEC. |
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6 |
BS Remote Sensing and GIS |
Intermediate with Science, i.e. F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, or Pre-Agriculture), ICS, A-Level and DAE (Three Years) with at least 50% marks. |
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BS Food Science and Technology |
50% marks in FSc. Pre-Medical, FSc. Pre-Engineering, FSc. Pre-Agriculture, DAE (Food Science and Technology)* 50% marks in A level with biology, chemistry, mathematics. *Two seats are reserved in this quota. |
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BS Home Economics |
50% marks in F.Sc. Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering/ICS/ F.Sc. Pre-Agriculture/FA Home Economics/A- levels/DAE Equivalent to intermediate/ADP (5th semester intake). |
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BS Textile and Fashion Designing |
50% marks in F.Sc. Pre-Medical, F.Sc. Pre-Engineering, F.Sc. Pre-Agriculture*, F.A., ICS, DAE (Textile and Clothing). 60% marks in A level with biology, chemistry, mathematics. * On reserved seats. |
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BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics |
Minimum eligibility criteria for admission will be at least 50% marks in Higher Secondary School Certificate/A-levels (involving minimum 12 years of schooling) or an IBCC equivalent qualification as per following details: • F.Sc (Pre Medical) • F.Sc (Pre-Agri) • F.Sc (Pre-Eng) • F.Sc (Food related subjects) • A-Levels (having equivalency of any of above offshoot) • DAE in Food related subjects |
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BBA Agribusiness |
Intermediate (12 years of education) with a minimum of 50% marks, i.e., 550/1100. |
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B.Sc. (Hons.) Agricultural and Resource Economics |
Intermediate Pre-Medical or Intermediate Pre-Engineering or ICS with Economics or I.COM/D.COM or A-level with a minimum of 50 % marks, i.e. 550/1100. |
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BS Economics with Data Science |
Intermediate (12 years of education) with a minimum of 50% marks, i.e., 550/1100. |
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BS Sociology |
Intermediate (12 years of education) with a minimum of 50% marks, i.e., 550/1100. |
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BS Animal Science |
F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with 50% marks or an IBCC equivalent qualification in Pre-Medical Group/relevant discipline with at least 50% Marks. Candidates having F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering) and F.Sc. (Pre-Agriculture) will also be eligible subject to qualify deficiency course in Biology. |
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BS Biochemistry |
F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with 50% marks or an IBCC equivalent qualification in Pre-Medical Group/relevant discipline with at least 50% Marks. |
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BS Biotechnology |
F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with 50% marks or an IBCC equivalent qualification in Pre-Medical Group/relevant discipline with at least 50% Marks. |
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BS Medical Laboratory Technology |
F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) with 50% Marks or an IBCC equivalent qualification in Pre-Medical Group/relevant discipline with at least 50% Marks. |
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BS Microbiology |
F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) with 50% marks or an IBCC equivalent qualification in Pre-Medical Group/relevant discipline with at least 50% Marks. |
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BS Public Health |
FA or F.Sc. Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering with 50% marks or an IBCC equivalent qualification in Pre-Medical Group/relevant discipline with at least 50% Marks. |
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BS Poultry Science |
F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with 50% marks or an IBCC equivalent qualification in Pre-Medical Group/relevant discipline with at least 50% Marks. Candidates having FSc (Pre-Engineering) and FSc (Pre-Agriculture) will also be eligible subject to qualify deficiency course in Biology. |
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BS Zoology |
F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with 50% marks or an IBCC equivalent qualification in Pre-Medical Group/relevant discipline with at least 50% Marks. *Candidates completed 2-year BSc/ADP (Botany, Zoology) can apply for 5th semester of BS Zoology. |
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BS Computer Science Specializations: Computer Science Information Technology Data Science Artificial Intelligence |
1. Intermediate/12 years of schooling/A-Level (HSSC) or Equivalent with Mathematics having at least 50% marks for admission in all Computer Science degree programs 2. Intermediate (Pre-Medical) / A-level students (with Biology) students are eligible for admission in computing programs. However, they must have to take deficiency courses in Mathematics of 6 credit hours within one year of their regular studies. 3. Intermediate/12 years of schooling with Computer Science as part of the elective subject combination will also be eligible. However, such candidates must complete deficiencies in Mathematics (6 credit hours) within one year of their regular studies. 4. DAE (specialized in electrical, mechanical, electronics, and Telecommunication/IT) (two (02) reserved seats only). 5. An equivalency certificate by IBCC with at least 50% marks will be required in case of education from some other country or system. |
Postgraduate Programs
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S. No. |
Program |
Eligibility Criteria |
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1. |
M.Sc. (Hons.) Agronomy |
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. with major in relevant field of study from any HEC recognized university / DAIs. • At least Second Division ≥50% marks for annual system or CGPA not less than 2.50 / 4.00 for the semester system. • Qualified GRE/HAT General/ Equivalent test with passing score 50% or MNS-UAM Entry Test with passing score 50% is also acceptable. • Biotechnology and Microbiology having agriculture background considered eligible for M.Sc. (Hons.) Plant Pathology. (Deficiency courses will be offered where necessary) |
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M.Sc. (Hons.) Entomology |
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M.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture |
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M.Sc. (Hons.) Plant Pathology |
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M.Sc. (Hons.) Soil Science |
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M.Sc. (Hons.) Plant Breeding and Genetics |
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M.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science and Technology |
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M.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology |
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture with all majors/ BS or M.Sc. in relevant subject from HEC recognized Universities/DAIs. (Deficiency courses will be offered to the admitted students on the recommendation of the department if required) • At least Second Division 50% marks for annual system or CGPA not less than 2.50 / 4.00 for the semester system. • Qualified GRE/HAT General/Equivalent test with passing score 50% or MNS-UAM Entry Test with passing score 50% is also acceptable |
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M.Sc. (Hons.) Seed Science and Technology |
• B.Sc. (Hons.) with major in Seed Science and Technology, Agronomy, Entomology, Food Science & Technology, Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Soil Science, Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, from HEC recognized Universities/DAIs. (Deficiency courses will be offered to the admitted students on the recommendation of the department if required) • At least Second Division 50% marks for annual system or CGPA not less than 2.50 / 4.00 for the semester system. • Qualified GRE/HAT General/Equivalent test with passing score 50% or MNS-UAM Entry Test with passing score 50% is also acceptable. |
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10. |
M.Sc. (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics |
• BS/B.Sc. (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics, BS. Food Science and Nutrition, Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics, BS/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Economics (Food and Nutrition), with minimum CGPA: 2.5/4.00 or at least 2nd division. OR • B.S/B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science and Technology/ Food Technology, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (Food Technology/ Food Science and Technology), B.Sc. (Hons.) Dairy Science and Technology / Dairy Science, B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Pharm D, MBBS, BS/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Public Health, BS/B.Sc. (Hons.) Fisheries, BS/B.Sc. (Hons.) Poultry or BS/B.Sc. (Hons.) Animal Nutrition with minimum CGPA: 2.5/4.00 or at least 2nd division. (Note: Deficiency courses will be offered to the admitted students on the recommendation of the department if required.) • Qualified GRE/HAT General/Equivalent test with passing score 50% OR MNS-UAM Entry Test with passing score 50% is also acceptable. |
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11. |
M.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Economics |
• A minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 in the field of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agricultural Economics, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agricultural & Resource Economics, BBA Agribusiness, BS Economics and B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics OR • A minimum 2nd Division (annual system) in Master’s Degree (2 years)/ M.Sc. Economics (2 years) *. Must qualify the admission test with a minimum score of 50 marks.
*The deficiency courses will be offered to students with these degree programs, depending on the requirements assessed by the departmental committee. |
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M.Sc. (Hons.) Climate Change |
• Sixteen years of Education in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Sciences (All majors)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Soil and Environmental Sciences/ Agri. Engineering/Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Sciences, /Agri. Economics / Food Science and Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Dairy Science and Technology/ DVM / Animal Husbandry/ Poultry Sciences/ Fisheries/ Agri. Business. • Deficiency courses will be offered to the admitted students on the recommendation of the department if required. • At least Second Division 50% marks for annual system or CGPA not less than 2.50 / 4.00 for the semester system. • Qualified GRE/HAT General/Equivalent test with passing score 50% OR MNS-UAM Entry Test with passing score 50% is also acceptable |
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M.Sc. (Hons.) Agricultural Engineering |
• Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural/Civil/ Mechanical /Water Resource Engineering from HEC recognized University/ Institute. • At least first Division 60% marks for annual system or CGPA not less than 2.50 / 4.00 for the semester system. • Qualified GRE/HAT General/Equivalent test with passing score 50% OR MNS-UAM Entry Test with passing score 50% is also acceptable. • The percentage score will be considered only if the CGPA is not recorded/mentioned on the transcript. |
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M.Sc. (Hons.) Agro Industrial Engineering Technology |
• Four-year Bachelor's degree in Agro-Industrial Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Food Science and Technology, Energy Engineering Technology and Industrial Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering Management, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems/Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Engineering from HEC recognized University/Institute. • At least first Division 60% marks for annual system or CGPA not less than 2.50 / 4.00 for the semester system. • Qualified GRE/HAT General/Equivalent test with passing score 50% OR MNS-UAM Entry Test with passing score 50% is also acceptable. |
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M.Sc. (Hons.) Agricultural Extension |
• 4-year Bachelor B.Sc. (Hons) Agricultural Extension or any major of Agriculture. • Student having B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture other than Agricultural Extension major will have enroll deficiency courses as per recommendation of supervisory committee with approval of BoS. • At least Second Division 50% marks for annual system or CGPA not less than 2.50 / 4.00 for the semester system. • Qualified GRE/HAT General/Equivalent test with passing score 50% OR MNS-UAM Entry Test with passing score 50% is also acceptable. |
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MS (Management-Agribusiness Specialization) |
• BBA (Agribusiness)/B.Sc. (Hons.) Agricultural Economics / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Marketing and Agribusiness Major. (Four years degree programs), BBA/BS Bachelor of Business Administration/ Commerce, BS Accounting and Finance, General BBA (with deficiency courses of one semester to be decided by BoS of the institute) and with other related disciplines, MBA (Agri. Business) (two years degree program)/ MBA (3.5 years, 2 years with deficiency courses of one semester to be decided by the Board of Studies of the Institute) M.Sc. (Economics) (with deficiency courses of one semester as decided by the department), General BBA (4-year) (with deficiency courses of one semester as decided by the department) • B. Sc. (Hons.) Agri. (all other majors)/ B. Sc. (Hons.) A.H./ DVM/ B. Sc. (Hons.) Food Sciences/ B. Sc. (Hons.) Agri. Engineering/ B. Sc.(Hons.) Agro Industrial Engineering and Technology (AIET)/ B. Sc.(Hons.) (with deficiency courses of one semester as decided by the department), BS Agribusiness and Marketing (4-year degree program). • All degrees should be from HEC recognized Universities/DAIs. • At least Second Division 50% marks for annual system or CGPA not less than 2.50 / 4.00 for the semester system. • Qualified GRE/HAT General/Equivalent test with passing score 50% Or MNS-UAM Entry Test with passing score 50% is also acceptable |
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Master in Business Administration (MBA) (Specializations: Food and Agribusiness Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Fintech) |
(Relevant Qualification) i. Minimum 16 years of education, having background in BBA Agribusiness, BBA (Hons), BS Economics/ Commerce/Marketing/HRM/Accounting and Finance or relevant qualification that refers to degrees where a minimum of 65% of courses are from core Business or Management domain. ii. Minimum 50% marks or 2.50 CGPA out of 4.00 iii. Entry test as per the University Rules Note: The exemption of courses will be decided by BOS/Departmental committee as per NBAEAC guidelines for relevant qualification as level 7.
(Non-Relevant Qualifications) i. Minimum 16 years of education in any field other than Business and Management, are eligible for admission to the program. ii. Minimum 50% marks or 2.50 CGPA out of 4.00 iii. Entry test as per the University Rules |
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Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) (Weekend program) (Specializations: Food and Agribusiness Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Fintech) |
Candidates with an undergraduate degree (16 years of qualification) are eligible for admission to the program Minimum 50% marks or 2.50 CGPA out of 4.00 At least three years of working experience Entry test as per the University Rules |
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MS Poultry Science |
• B.Sc. (Hons.)/ BS Poultry Science, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Sciences with Animal Sciences as major subject, B.Sc. (Hons.) Animal Sciences or DVM (registered with veterinary council. • At least Second Division 50% marks for annual system or CGPA not less than 2.50 / 4.00 for the semester system. • Qualified GRE/HAT General/Equivalent test with passing score 50% or MNS-UAM Entry Test with passing score 50% is also acceptable. |
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MS Animal Nutrition |
• Sixteen years (16) of education in Veterinary Sciences or BS/BSc. (Hons.) in Animal Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Poultry Science, Dairy Science/Technology, BSc. (Hons.) Agriculture major in Animal Sciences or equivalent degree with a minimum CGPA 2.5/4.00. • Qualified GRE/HAT General/ Equivalent test with passing score 50% OR MNS-UAM Entry Test with passing score 50% is also acceptable. |
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MS Computer Science |
1. BS (CS) 4 Years Degree Program (minimum 130 credit hours), or Computer Science Conversion Course 2 Years Degree Program referred to as “MCS” or MSc (Computer Science). 2. Candidates having Computer Engineering / Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering / Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology / Bachelor of Engineering (Computer & Information System) / B.Sc. Computer System Engineering (16-year education) and MIT from a recognized institution are also eligible but have to qualify deficiency course(s) before entering in the MSCS. Deficiency courses will be decided by departmental committee. 3. Candidate must have at least CGPA 2.50 out of 4 or first division wherein GPA system not implemented. |
Doctoral Programs
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S. No. |
Program |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Ph.D. Agronomy |
• M.Sc. (Hons.) / M.Phil. / MS (18 years of education) in relevant subject from HEC recognized Universities/DAIs. • A Research proposal. • At least first Division 60% marks for annual system or CGPA not less than 3.0 / 4.00 for the semester system. • Qualified GRE/HAT General test conducted by testing bodies accredited by HEC with passing score 60% or Qualified subject test conducted by MNS-UAM with a minimum passing score 70%. • Biotechnology and Microbiology having agriculture background considered eligible for PhD Plant Pathology |
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Ph.D. Entomology |
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Ph.D. Horticulture |
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Ph.D. Biotechnology |
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Ph.D. Plant Breeding & Genetics |
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6. |
Ph.D. Seed Science & Technology |
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7. |
Ph.D. Plant Pathology |
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8. |
Ph.D. Soil Science |
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9. |
Ph.D. Food Science and Technology |
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10. |
Ph.D. Agricultural Economics |
• M.Sc. (Hons.)/ MS/ M.Phil. in Agricultural Economics/ Agriculture and Resource Economics/ Environmental Economics/ Development Economics/ Economics with minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0. • Must qualify the admission test with a minimum score of 70 marks.
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Ph.D. Human Nutrition and Dietetics |
• M.Sc.(Hons.)/M.S. Human Nutrition and Dietetics, M.Sc. (Hons.) Human Nutrition with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or at-least 1st division. OR • M.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science and Nutrition, M.S/ M. Phil/ MSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition, M.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science and Technology/ Food Technology, M.Sc. (Hons.) Dairy Science and Technology, M.Sc. (Hons.) Food Safety and Quality Management, M.Sc. (Hons.) Food Service Management, FCPS (with MPhil Equivalent certificate), MS/ M.Sc. (Hons.) Public Health, MS/M.Sc. (Hons.) Fisheries, MS/M.Sc. (Hons.) Poultry or MS/M.Sc. (Hons.) Animal Nutrition with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or at-least 1st division. (Note: Deficiency courses will be determined by the Board of Studies of the department).
• Qualified GRE/HAT General test conducted by testing bodies accredited by HEC with passing score 60% OR Qualified subject test conducted by MNS-UAM with a minimum passing score 70%. • A Research proposal. • Any other requirement recommended by HEC or approved by the department. |
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Ph.D. Computer Science |
• MS/MPhil degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering Data Science, Information Security, Artificial Intelligence. Computer & Information System and Engineering) subject from a recognized university. • At least first Division 60% marks for annual system or CGPA not less than 3.0 / 4.00 for the semester system. • Qualified GRE/HAT General test conducted by testing bodies accredited by HEC with passing score 60% OR Qualified subject test conducted by MNS-UAM with a minimum passing score 70%. • Any other requirement recommended by HEC or approved by the department. |