Admission Procedure
Admission to CIIT is highly competitive, but those who come here will
enjoy the benefits of excellent resources and teaching and a lively and
bustling student life. Admissions at CIIT are done strictly on merit, on
the basis of previous academic record of the applicant and his/her
performance in the entrance test. This test is conducted by an
independent agency called National Testing Service (NTS). For further
information about the NTS and the testing process applicants may get
assistance at CIIT's offices. Information can also be accessed through
the Internet at
http://www.nts.org.pk/
An
applicant has to fulfil the following criteria to be eligible for
admission in the respective Program:
|
Programs |
Criteria |
|
|
Intermediate or equivalent with min 50% marks from an accredited institution. |
|
|
Intermediate or equivalent with min 50% marks from an accredited institution. |
|
Master of Business Admin / Computer Science |
Bachelor's Degree with minimum 50% marks from an accredited institution. |
How to Apply
CIIT announces admissions through advertisements in major newspapers of
Pakistan.
- Applications are made in response to the admission notices in all major newspapers of the relevant cities.
- Admissions are conducted according to an Admission schedule, which is prominently displayed in these admission notices.
- Prospectuses along with the Admission Forms are made available on payment of Rs 500 from all campuses of CIIT.
- Prospectuses may be purchased from any of the CIIT campuses, but Admission Forms must be deposited at the campus where the admission is sought.
- Candidates may apply for admission to a degree program by completing the following formalities if they fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria for the program:
- Fill up the Admission Form (given in the prospectus). Candidates may apply for admission in up to three programs on one admission form.
- In case the final result is awaited, then provide a "Hope Certificate" from the college last attended or an Affidavit on a stamp paper to the effect that upon declaration of the final result the minimum prescribed eligibility criteria shall be met.
- Submit the Admission Form and Hope Certificate/Affidavit (if applicable) in the Admission Office of the campus, where admission is sought.
- Application forms must be submitted by the last due date for submission of forms, as last entries cannot be entertained.
Entrance Test
After the last date of submission of Admission Forms, entrance test will
be conducted by NTS according to the admission schedule. All admissions
shall be regulated on the basis of merit determined by combining the
weighted marks obtained in the entrance test with the weighted marks
earned in the previous public examination.
The weight age criteria for the Master and Bachelor degree programs shall be as given below:
|
Degree Program |
Mark’s Weight age |
|
For Bachelors |
|
|
Matriculation |
10% |
|
Intermediate |
40% |
|
Entrance Test |
50% |
|
For Masters |
|
|
Matriculation |
10% |
|
Intermediate |
15% |
|
Bachelor’s |
30% |
|
Entrance Test |
45% |
Merit List
The list
of selected applicants is displayed on the specified dates on the campus
notice board as well as on the CIIT’s website. Admission office will
also contact selected applicants for admission via email. However,
applicants are urged not to rely solely on the emails and make a
conscious effort to know the status of their application for admission
by either visiting the concerned campus or on CIIT's Website.
Document Verification
Selected candidates will be asked to bring the following documents to
the Admission Office for verification within the specified dates.
- Original Certificates/Detailed Mark Sheets of metric or equivalent examination, and the bachelor degree or its equivalent examination (if applicable) with the two attested photocopies of each.
- Original Equivalent Certificate along with two attested photocopies.
- Original Hope Certificate along with two attested photocopies of Affidavit (if applicable).
- Undertaking on Stamp Paper, by the student and father/guardian to abide by the rules and regulations of the institute.
- National Identity Card (of 'B' Form) along with two attested photocopies.
- Two passport size photographs attested from the back. Please do not forget to write your Name, Father's Name and program on the back of the photographs.
Offer Letter & Challan Form
After verification of the documents, applicants will be issued
"Admission Offer" letter along with a Bank Challan Form for payment of
dues.
Confirmation of Admission
Selected candidates are required to confirm their acceptance by paying
the non-refundable admission and tuition fee within the specified dates.
Admission process will only be completed once the payment of fee is
confirmed. If candidates fail to confirm enrolment, selection will stand
cancelled and the seat will be offered to the next candidate on the
waiting list.
Orientation
CIIT schedules an Orientation session for all new students to acquaint
them with general policies and services of the Institute. Registration
for courses is also completed at this time. Attendance at this session
is mandatory.
Provisional Admission
Applicants may apply for provisional admissions if they have already
taken the examination of the qualifying degree but have yet to receive
their result. These applicants must submit a Hope Certificate/Affidavit
(see specimen in the Prospectus) along with duly filled Admission Form.
However, applicants who are provisionally admitted must ensure that
their results are received in the Institute’s office within four weeks
of the commencement of the semester otherwise their admission will be
cancelled.
Special Quota
Admissions are offered on the basis of special quota in Lahore,
Abbottabad and Attock Campuses. Detailed information in this regard can
be obtained from these campuses.
Sports Quota
In compliance with the Government directive 1% seats in each discipline
have been allocated on the basis of sports, for admissions in all
campuses of CIIT. To avail this facility a prospective student must
submit an application detailing achievements in sports, supported by
relevant documents, along with the Admission Form.
Note:
Only
those candidates can apply under this quota who fulfil the eligibility
criteria for the particular program to which they are considering to
apply. A separate merit list would be displayed for candidates applying
on sports basis. Final selection would be made on the basis of trials
and interview.
Students with Disabilities
CIIT welcomes applications from all who are academically qualified.
Prospective students who have a hidden or visible disability are
requested to draw the attention of the Admission Officer to this fact
and seek advice about suitability or otherwise of facilities offered by
CIIT to their particular needs. This would enable the applicants to
discover if studying at CIIT is likely to present any extra difficulties
or not. The applicant may be asked to attend an interview before being
offered Admission. As a matter of policy, CIIT considers applications
for admission from disabled applicants entirely on academic basis.