The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has reportedly revised its policy for PhD admissions on January 1, 2021.
According to reports, under the revised policy, students can also apply for PhD directly after four-year BS programs. The policy states that the minimum duration of a PhD degree will be three years while the maximum duration of the degree will be eight years.
It has also abolished the requirement of having a previous qualification in the same discipline in order to apply for a specific PhD program.
In case of non-implementation or violation of the policy, HEC would take action against universities ranging from warnings, suspension or revocation of NOC for admissions, and non-verification of credentials.
Meanwhile, the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) has expressed serious concerns and rejected the revised policy by the HEC.
It is pertinent to add that the HEC has not yet officially announced the new policy.
