Courses of Studies:Students who wish to study English Literature will be required to qualify a written test to prove their ability, at the beginning of the Academic Session.
In case of failure in the test the students will have to select another subject. In this connection he will be required to fill in a declaration form and submit it along with the admission form.
Subject combination (Sets) can only be selected from the sets given in the prospectus. In case a student selects subjects which are at variance with the given subject combinations (Sets) he shall have to change these subjects in accordance with the given sets.
Subject combination (Sets) once selected can only be changed within a specified period of time which is notified on the University Notice Board as soon as the admissions have been finalized. Change of subject will not be allowed after the expiry of that period.
*Pakistani students will study the same syllabus for Urdu compulsory whether they come from English medium or from Urdu medium school.
The students who wish to attempt a paper in English version in the Board's Examination they have to do all papers in English including Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies.
Conversion of admission from one group to another group is allowed on merit
A) Compulsory Subjects
1. Urdu (Foreign students can study Easy Urdu or Pakistan Culture as alternate subject)
2. English
3. Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies (Non-Muslim Students can take Civics in place of Isamiyat)
Note:Easy Urdu or Pakistan Culture can be studied by only those foreign students who have passed their Matriculation or equivalent examination in a foreign country.
* Foreign students who passed Matriculation Examination from a Board of Secondary Education in Pakistan will have to study Urdu Compulsory.
B) Elective Subjects: Group Set No. Elective Subjects
Subject-1 Subject-2 Subject-3
Pre-Medical Biology Chemistry Physics
Pre-Engineering Mathematics Chemistry Physics
Computer Science CS-1 Computer Science Mathematics Physics
CS-2 Computer Science Mathematics Statistics
General Science GS Economics Statistics Mathematics
Arts (Humanities) H-1 Mathematics Statistics One of the Languages**
H-2 Mathematics Economics One of the Languages**
H-3 Mathematics Economics Fine-Arts *
H-4 Mathematics Economics Islamiyat
H-5 History Civics Fine-Arts *
H-6 Geography Economics Civics
H-7 Statistics Economics Civics
H-8 Philosophy Psychology One of the Languages**
H-9 History Civics Health & Physical Education
H-10 Civics Geography History
H-11 Islamiyat Education One of the Languages**
H-12 History Civics Philosophy
* Admission to Fine Arts is possible only on the basis of test. Students are advised to contact Fine Arts Department.
** Language offered: English, Urdu, Persian, French, Punjabi, Arabic.
PAYMENTS OF FEES, FUNDS AND OTHER DUES* Fee paid on Non-Subsidized/overseas Pakistanis/foreigner basis is not refundable. All dues including admission and examination fee once paid will not be refundable.
* The University fees, funds and other dues must be paid on the dates notified by the University.
* Dues will not be deposited in the Bank on 1 and 2 working day of every month due to payment of University staff salary.
* Payment of dues should be made direct in the Bank through Bank Challan in cash only Cheque. Draft, Pay Order, Traveler Cheque etc. are not acceptable.
* The students entitled to Tuition Fee Concession on the basis of teachers son (BS: ito 85: 15), brother fee concession (if elder brother/sister studying in GCU) and Hafiz-e-Quran should submit their Tuition Fee Concession Forms (available in Fee Section of Treasurer Office) complete in all respect to the Fee Section within due date notified by the University.
* If a Challan is lost by student, he will have to pay fine of Rs.50 for duplicate challan form.
* If a student fails to pay his dues by the specified date he will be fined As. 50 per day upto one week after due date.
* In case he fails to pay the dues even one week after the due date for payment of dues along with fine, his name will be dropped from the University rolls. If he is allowed Readmission, he will have to deposit Rs. 500/- as Readmission Fee.
* For restoration of admission he shall submit the application within due date (mentioned in the Struck Off Notification). No application will be entertained after the expiry of this date.
* According to GC University Rules, the library security is refundable within two years after the end of academic session after which the refund shall not be admissible. Refund shall only be admissible after all University dues have been paid.
* Immediately after admission, students will be required to pay the following dues for the period from May to July:
Details of Dues for F.A. (5/2008 to 4/2009) Period of Installation Admi-
ssion Fee
Per Month Tuition Fee Univ. Exam. Fee
Verific-ation
Fee
Total Fee Funds Total Dues
1st Inst. 5/08 to 7/08
1000
290
870
(for Three Month)
200 200 2270 2532 4802
2nd Inst. 8/06 to 10/06
1000
290
870
(for Three Month)
200 200 2270 2513 4783*
3rd Inst. 11/06 to 4/07
----
290
1740
(for Six Month)
---- ---- 1740 1180 2920
Total 12505
Details of Dues for F.Sc. (5/2006 to 4/2007)
Period of Installation
Admi-
ssion Fee
Per Month Tuition Fee Univ. Exam. Fee
Verific-ation
Fee
Total Fee Funds Total Dues
1st Inst. 5/06 to 7/06
1000
440
1320
(for Three Month)
200 200 2720 2582 5302
2nd Inst. 8/06 to 10/06
1000
440
1320
(for Three Month)
200 200 2720 3403 6123
3rd Inst. 11/06 to 4/07
----
440
2640
(for Six Month)
---- ---- 2640 1210 3850
Total 15275
* The Dues exclude Additional Fee, which will be charged in 2nd installment.
Science Breakage and Additional Fee Subject Amount (Annual)
Additional Fee:
Economics, Fine Arts, French, Geography, Math, Psychology & Statistics
Rs. 240/-
(Per Subject)
Fee ConcessionsThe Vice Chancellor has the authority to grant half fee concession to a specific number of deserving students.
* Applications for fee concession have to be submitted on the prescribed form after admission in the University and these forms will be available from the University Treasurer Office. Signatures of father or guardian on the forms are essential.
* Fee concession will be given on the basis of good character, regular attendance and satisfactory performance in the academic field. The given Fee concession can be taken back in case of immoral behavior, irregularity and unsatisfactory performance. The students getting a Fee concession can be assigned by some duty in the University and its hostel. The Fee concession can be cancelled if the student fails in the In internal University/Board examinations.
Financial AidLiberal financial assistance is provided to the bright and deserving students . in case financial aid is needed, the applicant may obtain the financial aid form from the Scholarship Assistant in the Treasurer's Office and after filling it up, the same should be deposited with the same person.
ScholarshipSpecified scholarships of University, Government and Local Bodies will be available in this University. The deserving Muslim students will be able to get stipends from Provincial Zakat Fund. The interested students should get an eligibility certificate from the Local Zakat Committee of the Area and submit the application to the Zakat and Usher Committee Office after getting it attested by the Registrar Office.
University UniformAccording to the University Rules every student of intermediate (F.A./F.Sc.) has to be in the University Uniform, The purpose of specifying a University Uniform is that University Students should possess a distinct identity and also that they refrain from wearing expensive and showy clothes. The University has prescribed the following Uniform for University students.
Winter (1st November to 31st March)
1.White Shirt
2.Gray Trousers
3.Traditional Maroon college blazer, along-with University badge/crest, or Maroon Sweater and Black Shoes.
Summer (Ist April to 31st October)
1.White Shirt
2.Khaki Trousers
3.Black Shoes
Note: Students not wearing the prescribed Uniform can be checked by any teacher/proctor within University bounds. Students not wearing the University Uniform will be fined Rs. 50/-
University Identity Card* It is compulsory for every University student to get his identity Card from the University Office immediately upon his admission. Defaulters will be fined. Students are directed to contact Mr. Jaffar Hussain Asstt. Professor (Stat) in this connection.
* If an Identity Card is lost, a new Card will be issued for Rs. 100/-
* A student should possess his Identity Card with him at all times and it should be produced on demand by a staff member. Not possessing a card can entail a fine of Rs. 50/- Refusal to show the identity card can entail a heavy fine, which will not be remitted.
* Student's Identity card is the property of the University. It is compulsory for every student to hand over his Identity card to the University Officer for record, upon his being dropped from the University Rolls, his migration to another College or upon the termination of the University session.
* For traveling purposes another Identity Card can be obtained from the University office, after admission, by the students who may need it.
* Any certificate/degree will not be issued unless the students deposit their identity cards to the University.
Attendance* The admission of a student who remains absent from classes for 15 days or more after depositing his admission dues, obtaining his Roll number and after the class work has started, will be considered as cancelled.
* Only such students of class XI and XII will be eligible to appear in the Board's Examination who, a part from fulfilling other conditions, have attended their classes according to the following ratio.
a) 75% of the total number of lectures delivered in each subject of class XI and XII, respectively.
b) 75% of the total numbers of periods specified for practical.
Note: While counting lectures no exemption will be granted to any student who remains absent from the class due to illness or any other reason. However, exemption may be granted to sportsmen or to students taking part in Co-curricular activities of the University, which, in no case will exceed 15 days in an academic year.
* Attendance in every Tutorial meeting is compulsory for all students. Absence from such meeting will entail a fine of Rs. 50/- per meeting. If a student remains absent from two tutorial meetings consecutively, his name will be struck off from the University rolls.
Leave Rules
* Leave is granted only on medical ground, supported by M.C. and certified by the University Medical Officer.
* Students should apply for leave on medical grounds with in three days of illness after vetting by the medical officer of GC University.
* Leave books at the cost of Rs. 20/- each can be obtained from the attendance clerk. Leave can only be sanctioned on the prescribed pages of the leave book.
* If a leave book is lost by any student, new leave book will issued with a fine of Rs. 100/-
* Students should present their leave applications personally to the Assistant Registrar (Leave) in the Admission office.
* Duty leave will only be granted by the Deputy Registrar (Admission) on the recommendation of the incharge of a game/ society duly countersigned by the Chairman Societies/ Sports board.
* Such recommendation must be sent to the Deputy Registrar (Admission) by the incharge of game/ society before a student proceeds for participation in a game/ Co-curricular activity.
* An incharge of a game/ activity will in no case recommend an application for duty leave or send recommendation in this regard after the applicant's participation in the game/ activity.
Note: Fine for absence is as follow:
* The fine for remaining absent for one period is Rs. 5/-
* For the week preceding or immediately following the Summer Vacation, the fine for missing a period is Rs. 10/- per period.
* Absence from a tutorial period or from English, Urdu (Composition) or Islamiyat and Pak Studies period is Rs. 50/- per period.
Remission of Fine* Normally, fines are not remitted. However, in special circumstances, the case may be referred to the Vice Chancellor.
* Special Fines can be imposed for absence, irregularity and in-discipline which will not be remitted.
Struck off and Re-admission1. The name of a student will be dropped from University Rolls, if he/she remains absent in a subject for 3 days or more in a month, continuously or otherwise.
2. A student whose name has been dropped from the University Rolls due to:
a. Not appearing in the University tests.
b. Remaining absent in from classes of subject for three days or more in a month, continuously or otherwise, may be allowed readmission provided he/she applies for readmission within due date (mentioned in the struck off notification).
3. The readmission fee will be Rs.1,000/-
4. In case he/she does not apply within the due date, his/her admission will be CANCELLED and his/her application for Re-admission will NOT be considered.
5. If for some reason, the Re-admitted student's name is dropped from the University Rolls again, he will not be eligible for a second Re-admission. Re-Admission can be granted ONLY ONCE in entire session of 2007-2009.
University Leaving Rules* A student who intends to leave the University should apply to the Registrar for this purpose. His application must be signed by his father or guardian also.
* The University leaving certificate will only be issued only to a student who pays all dues up-to date.
University ExaminationsThe students who get admission in first year class at Intermediate level have to appear in two Internal Examination during their two year stay in this institution, according to the following schedule under the supervision of the Examination Department.
ScheduleClass
Examination
Month
XI
December Test
December
XII
December Test
December
Examination Rules* The admission forms of the students of class XI who fail to attend 75% of the total number of lectures delivered in each subject will not be sent to the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore for Annual Examination.
* The admission forms of the Students Class XII who fail to attend 75% of the total number of lecturers delivered in each subject will not be sent to the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore for the Annual Examination.
* The student who does not appear in the December Test (Class XI), or December Test (Class XII), shall be fined @ Rs. 200/- per subject upto a maximum of Rs. 1200/- even though he is allowed by Controller of Examinations to sit in make up test..
* If student is unable to appear in the December test due to illness or unavoidable circumstances he may apply for leave with documentary proof to the Controller of Examination. If his application is approved by the controller of Examination he shall have to appear in Make-up Test for Internal grading according to the schedule notified by the Controller of Examination. If such a student does not appear in make up test, he shall be fined according to Rule No. 3
* The internal grading for the Intermediate Board's Examination will be assessed on the basis of performance of a student in the test, Co-Curricular activities and conduct.
* The admission form of the student of class XII who get internal grade "F" will not be sent to the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore for annual examination.
Attestation/Issuance of CertificatesThe students are advised to contact Prof. Muhammad Farooq, Deputy Controller of Examination (General) in Controller's Office in connection with the attestation/ issuance of the following certificates
1. Admission From for Medical Colleges.
2. Admission Form for Engineering Universities/ Colleges
3. Form for Recruitment in Armed Forces/ Police etc.
4. Form for admission abroad.
5. Expectancy Certificate for Armed Forces/ Police etc for recruitment.
6. Character Certificates issued by the Chairman of Departments.
AccommodationAccommodation has always been an acute problem for the students who come from outside Lahore. Government College University has the distinction of housing maximum number of such students. It has four hostels - three for boys and one for girls. lqbal Hostel (built in 1891) and Quaid-e-Azam Hostel (built in 1993) accommodate about 150 and 200 Intermediate students respectively. New Hostel (built in 1937) houses about 400 Degree students. Girls Hostel (built in 1975) accommodates about 50 girl students.
Iqbal Hostel GC Unversity, LahoreIqbal HostelEvery student is expected to put up with his parents. Those students who are desirous of living with some close relative other than the parents should produce a written permission letter signed by his father or guardian that he can do so. The name of the relative, his occupation, designation, address and precise relation must be specified. It will not be enough to write that the student is going to reside with his cousin, etc.
Quaid-e-Azam HostelAdmission to Hostels
* There are two hostels for Intermediate students who hail from areas other than Lahore.
* Iqbal Hostel, originally known as 'The Quadrangle' and Quaid-e-Azam Hostel, both are situated in the main block of the University and are reserved for intermediate students.
* Due to limited accommodation facilities, the students are admitted only on merit.
* The students of intermediate classes, wishing to reside in these hostels, should get Application Form from office of Quaid-e-Azam Hostel and submit it in the same office for the admission year 2006. The schedule of admission to the hostels will be notified on the Notice Baord of Quaid-e-Azam Hostel.
* Allocation of seats on open merit and reserved quota in the Iqbal Hostel and Quaid-e-Azam Hostel will be made according to the already decided policy. Admission to the hostel is given on merit for ONE academic year only. The hostel authorities have the right to refuse admission to a XI class resident in class XII of his conduct or behavior during the previous year was unbecoming or he was found guilty of infringement of hostel rules.
Hostel Charges(Payable to the Hostel Accounts through U.B.L. GCU Branch)
1. Annual Dues (in two installments)
First Inst.
At the time of admission
Second Inst. Jan. 2006
a) Admission Fee
Rs. 500/-
---
b) Service Charges
Rs. 4000/-
Rs. 4000/-
c) Library/ Reading Room Charges
---
Rs. 550/-
d) Welfare Fund
---
Rs. 550/-
e) Development Fund
---
Rs. 550/-
f) Common Room Charges
---
Rs. 550/-
g) Miscellaneous Charges
---
Rs. 550/-
h) Mess Deposit (Refundable)
Rs. 4000/-
---
Total Charges
Rs. 8500/-
Rs. 6750/-
2.Other Dues (Payable to the University Accounts)
a) Caution Money (Refundable)
Rs. 1000/-
b)Room Rent (Annual)
(Payable in advance in lump-sum for one year) Rent Charges are as follows:
i. Cubical Rs. 250/- Per Month = 3000/-
ii. Bi-Seater Rs. 200/- Per Month = 2400/-
iii. Dormitory Rs. 150/- Per Month = 1800/-
Room rent will be realized on Annual basis i.e. for 12 months at the time of admission.
3.Electricity Charges (Monthly) Rs 400/- Per month per resident are charged with other monthly dues with hostel.
Extract from the Hostel Regulations
* Resident is at all times subject to good behavior and can be withdrawn at any time in the interest of Hostel discipline.
* Every resident is expected to preserve peace, tranquility and calm atmosphere in the hostel, and to respect the rights of others.
* Use and keeping of Liquor, drugs, Mobile Phones weapons, (licensed or unlicensed) and smoking in the hostel is strictly prohibited and entails expulsion from hostel.
* No religious, social ceremony or political activity likely to injure the feelings of any resident is permitted.
* Every part of the hostel premises will be open for inspection by the authorities at all hours.
* Membership of the hostel mess is compulsory for every resident.
* The resident must pay his monthly dues by the 10th of each month. The defaulter will pay a fine of Rs. 50/- per day for late payment.
* No guest is permitted to stay in the Hostel.
* The Hostels will be closed during vacation/ holidays or when University is closed for more than three days.
* In case of withdrawal/ expulsion due to indiscipline or misbehavior, security deposits will be forfeited.
* Other details as given in hostel "Rules of Residence" Hand Book or issued from time to time must be fully observed.
Hostel Superintendents Contacts1New Hostel
Sahibzada Faisal Khurshid
(Superintendent)
(for undergraduate and postgraduate students only)
Tel: + 92 (42) 9210679
2 Quaid-i-Azam Hostel
Prof. Muhammad Farooq Mian
(Superintendent)
Tel: + 92 (42) 9213370
3 Iqbal Hostel
Dr. Maj (R) M. Khan Ashraf
(Superintendent)
Tel: + 92 (42) 9213369
4Girls Hostel
Ms. Ayesha Shuja
(Superintendent)
Tel: + 92 (42) 9210592
No Smoking The smoking within the University premises, is strictly prohibited. Those who violate this rule will be liable to punishment. Any staff member can check a University student within the premises of the University and fine the student found smoking.
Proctorial SystemTo maintain discipline and order in the University there is a Proctorial Board comprising staff members. Cases of violations of University discipline should be reported to the Chief Proctor, who will immediately take appropriate action. Any fine imposed by the Chief Proctor or the Proctorial Board cannot be remitted or reduced.
Important EventsImportant Annual Events are usually held in the following month:
S. No
Events
Month
1
Allama Iqbal Declamation contest
Jaunary
2.
Annual Sports
Jaunary
3.
Annual Convocations
November
4.
Annual Play
October/November
5.
Pakistan Day
March
6.
Iqbal Day
November
7.
Independence Day
August
8.
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW)
Rabi-ul-Awwal
Security ArrangementsA comprehensive Security Systems has been arranged at the University, in order to provide interference-free environs for the academic, Co-curricular and sports activities at the University. Students are expected to extend the fullest Co-operation to the security staff in the execution of their duty and to help maintain order and discipline on the campus.
ARMSNO UNIVERSITY STUDENT, DAY SCHOLAR OR BOARDER, IS ALLOWED TO POSSESS ARMS OF ANY KIND, EVEN IF HE HAS AN ARMS LICENSE, THOSE WHO VIOLATE THIS RULE WILL BE PUNISHED ACCORDING TO LAW.
Note: The use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the class rooms/saminar rooms/library/auditorium. Those violate rules shall be penalized.
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FAX NO. 92-42-9213341
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