Ph.D. (Economics)

School of Economics
Faculty of Business, Economics and Administrative Sciences

It is a regular four years morning program. Students admitted to Ph.D. Program have to complete M.Phil. Courses and one semester Ph. D. Courses. Thereafter they may appear for comprehensive examination. The students can also opt for M.Phil. leading to Ph.D. admission. All Ph.D. students holding M.Phil. degree have to complete one semester Ph.D. Coursework. Thereafter, students may take comprehensive examination. The department offers more than ten areas of specialization. For other details contact the department

Seats

Merit = 10
Reserve = 00
Total = 10

Duration

04 Years

Teaching System

Semester System

Session Begin

September / October

Credit Hours / Years

-

Merit = 10
Reserve = 00
Total = 10

PRE - REQUISITE FOR ADMISSION IN PROGRAM
The pre-requisites for admission are:
 
(i)
 MS/M. Phil. or equivalent degree in Economics with CGPA > 3.00 or first division (18 years of education) from HEC recognized University.
 
(ii)
 Only those candidates will be considered who have qualified GRE based departmental test after acquisition of 18 years education.
Note:
Qualification from institutions other than the University of the Punjab will be equalized by the Equivalence Committee of the University of the Punjab, Lahore. Migration Certificate (NOC), in original, and Equivalence Certificate are required at the time of admission.
ADMISSION CRITERIA / MERIT DETERMINATION
Admission shall be made on the basis of the Basic Admission Criteria.
Basic Admission Criterion
Sr. No
Description
Max. Marks
1
 Academic qualifications (as per break up given below)
40
2
 Publications in HEC approved journals (01 Mark per publication)
05
3
 Professional experience in relevant field (01 Mark for each year for job in the relevant field / as per departmental preference)
05
4
 Departmental admission test
40
5
 Interview
10
Total
100
Note:
a) Minimum 50% marks are necessarily required to be obtained in academic merit, 70% marks in departmental admission test and 50 % marks in interview separately for admission in Ph.D. Program.
b) Only those candidates who qualify the departmental admission test will be called for an interview.
Break up of 40 marks for Academic Qualifications:
Course/ Degree
Percentage Marks
 
45%
50%
55%
60%
70%
>80%
Matric
Marks
2
4
5
6
7
8
F.A / F.Sc.
Marks
2
4
5
6
7
8
B.A./ B.Sc
Marks
2
4
5
6
7
8
M.A / MSc
(Annual System)
Marks
2
4
5
6
7
8
B.A./B.Sc./
BS (Hons.) 4 Years
CGPA
 
2.5
2.7
3.0
3.4
>3.8
Marks
8
10
12
14
16
M.A./ M.Sc
(Semester System)
Marks
4
5
6
7
8
M.S / M.Phil
(18 years edu.)		  
3.0 CGPA / 1st Div.
3.3
3.6
>3.8
Marks
5
6
7
8

School of Economics

Business, Economics and Administrative Sciences