Note: The University reserves the right to make any change in the admission schedule.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS - FALL 2022

1. Faculty of Arts

1. BS Mass Communication
2. BS Economics
3. BS English (Applied Linguistics)
4. BS Psychology **
5. BS Sociology
6. Associate Degree in Mass Communication
7. Associate Degree in Psychology
8. Diploma in Applied Psychology
9. Diploma in Television Production
10. Diploma in English Language Teaching (ELT)
11. Diploma in Linguistics

2. Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology

1. MSCS *
2. BS Computer Science
3. BS Information Technology
4. BS Software Engineering
5. Associate Degree in Computer Science
6. Associate Degree in Computer Networking
7. Associate Degree in Database Management system
8. Associate Degree in Web Design and Development
9. Diploma in Computer Science
10. Diploma in Information Technology

3. Faculty of Education

1. B.Ed. (Hons.) Elementary
2. B.Ed. (Hons.) Early Childhood Care and Education
3. B.Ed. Elementary 2.5-Year
4. B.Ed. Secondary 1.5-Year
5. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education
6. Associate Degree in Education
7. Associate Degree (in service) Education 1 Year
8. Diploma in Education

4. Faculty of Management

1. BS Business Administration
2. Bachelor in Business & Information Technology (BBIT)
3. BS Commerce
4. BS Public Administration
5. Associate Degree in Commerce
6. Associate Degree in Business Administration
7. Associate Degree in Accounting & Finance
8. Associate Degree in Islamic Banking
9. Associate Degree in Human Resource Management
10. Associate Degree in Operations Management
11. Associate Degree in Sales and Marketing
12. Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management
13. Diploma in Accounting
14. Diploma in Accounting & Finance
15. Diploma in Business Administration
16. Diploma in Banking & Finance
17. Diploma in Finance
18. Diploma in Public Administration
19. Diploma in Marketing Management
20. Diploma in Entrepreneurship & SME Management
21. Diploma in Human Resource Management
22. Specialization Certificate (areas; Banking, Finance, HRM, Management, and Marketing)

5. Faculty of Science & Technology

BS (Bioinformatics)* BS (Biotechnology)* BS (Zoology)* BS (Mathematics) Diploma in Molecular Biology* Diploma in Bioinformatics*

Note:
*Limited Seats on Merit Basis - Only within Pakistan:
** Only within Pakistan (Students can apply only in designated city/region. Each city will have its own merit. If any student wants to apply for more than one city, he/she must apply separately. They will not allow to go for practical other than merit city after admission.

LAB CITIES (For Biological Sciences Programs)
LAHORE	FAISALABAD	MULTAN	RAWALPINDI
PESHAWAR	KARACHI	GUJRANWALA	GUJAR KHAN
ABBOTTABAD	SAHIWAL	JALALPUR PIRWALA	BAHAWALNAGAR
BAHAWALPUR	JHELUM	MUZAFFARGARH	NANKANA SAHIB
D.G. KHAN	PATTOKI	QUETTA	GILGIT
SKARDU	MUZAFFARABAD	LASBELA	NAROWAL

QUICK OVERVIEW
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS WITH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA - FALL 2022

Name of Program	Minimum Program Duration	Eligibility Criteria
MS Computer Science	2-Year/4-Semester	16-year of education, i.e., BS in Computer Science/ BS in Information Technology/ Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons.)/ Master of Computer Science/ Master of Information Technology/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from a recognized institution. However, candidates having Computer Engineering / Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering / Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology / Bachelor of Engineering (Computer & Information System) / B.Sc. Computer System Engineering (16-year education) from a recognized institution are also eligible but have to qualify deficiency course(s). Candidate must have at least CGPA 2.00 out of 4 or first division wherein GPA system is not implemented. Each candidate is required to pass the University’s Entry Test (with minimum 50% marks). Limited seats on merit basis.
BS Mass Communication BS Economics BS English (Applied Linguistics) BS Psychology BS Sociology Business Administration Public Administration Commerce BBIT	4-Year/8-Semester	Minimum Intermediate (12 years) or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks.
BS Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering	4-Year/8-Semester	At least 50% marks in Intermediate (HSSC) examination with Mathematics or equivalent qualification with Mathematics certified by IBCC. Or At least 50% marks in Intermediate (HSSC) examination with Pre-Medical or equivalent qualification, certified by IBCC. Deficiency: Students with pre-medical must have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics of 6 credit hours in first two semesters.
Bachelor of Education (4-Year) B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary B.Ed. (Hons) Early Childhood Care and Education	4-Year/8-Semester	Minimum Intermediate (12 years) or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks.
Bachelor of Education (2.5-Year) B. Ed Elementary	2.5-Year/5-Semester	Minimum BA/ B.Sc. (equivalent to 14 years of education) with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.0 out of 4 from a recognized university/institution.
Bachelor of Education (1.5-Year) B. Ed Secondary	1.5-Year/3-Semester	Minimum MA/M.Sc. (Equivalent to 16 years of education) with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.0 out of 4.
BS Bioinformatics	4-Year/8-Semester	Minimum Intermediate (12 years) qualification with Pre-engineering/Pre-medical/Computer Sciences with at least 45% marks.
BS Biotechnology BS Zoology	4-Year/8-Semester	Minimum Intermediate (12 years) qualification with Pre-medical with at least 45% marks.
BS Mathematics	4-Year/8-Semester	Minimum Intermediate (12 years) qualification with Mathematics with at least 45% marks.
Associate Degree in: Mass Communication Psychology Education Early Childhood Care and Education Accounting & Finance Business Administration Commerce Human Resource Management Islamic Banking Operations Management Sales and Marketing Supply Chain Management	2-Year/4-Semester	Minimum Intermediate (12 years) or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks.
Associate Degree in: Computer Science Computer Networking Database Management system Web Design and Development	2-Year/4-Semester	Applicants for admission to Associate Degree Program must have passed with at least 50% marks, Intermediate (Part I and II, or equivalent examination), or I. Com or ICS or DAE or ‘A’ level examinations. The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) ‘O’ levels and School Certificate (SC) examinations are considered equivalent to Matriculation, and the GCE ‘A’ levels is considered equivalent to the Intermediate examination. For the GCSE (‘O’) and SC examinations, grades in 6 subjects are considered. ‘A’ level candidates must have passed 3 subjects and are required to provide equivalence certificate from Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Islamabad.
Associate Degree in Education (in-service students)	1-Year/2-Semester	Minimum Intermediate (12 years) or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks along profession qualification: CT or Diploma in Education and Minimum 3 Years teaching experience in recognized school are eligible for admission.
Diploma in: Applied Psychology Television Production English Language Teaching (ELT) Linguistics Computer Science Information Technology Education Accounting Accounting & Finance Business Administration Banking & Finance Finance Public Administration Marketing Management Entrepreneurship & SME Management Human Resource Management	1-Year/2-Semester	Minimum Bachelor’s/Associate degree from a recognized university/institute in any discipline with at-least 45% marks or CGPA 2.0 out of 4.0 are eligible for admission.
Diploma in Molecular Biology	1-Year/2-Semester	Bachelor’s degree (14 years) from a recognized University/ Institute in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Forensic Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Genetics, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Wildlife, Fisheries, Zoology or equivalent degree in Biological Sciences with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4.
Diploma in Bioinformatics	1-Year/2-Semester	Minimum bachelor’s degree (14 years) from a recognized university/ institute in relevant fields of Biological/ Life Sciences with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4. No additional prerequisite will be required.
Additional Specialization Certificates Area of Specialization: Banking Finance Human Resource Management Management Marketing	6-Month/1-Semester	Minimum 16-Year of Education in any discipline a recognized university/institute in any discipline with at-least 45% marks or CGPA 2.0 out of 4.0 are eligible for admission.

• WHO CAN APPLY FOR ADMISSION?
The applicants who are meeting with the prescribed admission eligibility criteria of the Program may apply for admission.
• Admissions will be opened as per the admission schedule.
• CNIC/B Form number is mandatory for the registration. CNIC mismatching will result in rejection of admission form.
• Admissions will not be processed on the basis of HOPE CERTIFICATE / RESULT AWAITING for session FALL 2022.
• Attachment/uploading of documents in the admission portal/system should be clear complete and readable. (i.e., scanned and uploaded as per given instructions).
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to get print of Admission Form, deposit admission fee voucher and attachment of 3 sets of the documents (attested copies). Hard copy of the Admission Form along with requisite documents shall submit/courier directly to The Registrar, Virtual University of Pakistan, M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road off Raiwind Road, Lahore.
• The University will process admissions of applicants who will submit 03 sets of Admission Forms along with attested copies of the academic documents in HARD COPY at the University till the prescribed date given in the Admission Schedule.
• The candidates intend to apply for Course Exemption/Entry Route/Disability or need-based scholarships, are required to fill the respective form(s) and attached with the part of admission form. Unfilled form(s) will be treated as normal and will not be considered for course exemption or need-based scholarships.
• Candidates applying on the basis of having ‘A’ levels or foreign diplomas/degrees are required to provide equivalence certificate from Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Islamabad. (http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/) and HEC.
• Applicant having foreign or dual national may apply for admission as per prescribed procedure published on website.
• In case candidate is already enrolled at VU and his admission status is regular, he is required to cancel the old admission before applying for new admission.
• Zero Semester is not applicable on the following programs: -
• MS Computer Science
• BS English (Applied Linguistics), Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Zoology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering.
• ADP Computer Networking, Database Management System, Web Design and Development, Computer Science, Education, Early Childhood Care and Education
English (Applied Linguistics), Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Zoology & Mathematics
• Diploma in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Linguistics & English Language Teaching (ELT)