Prospectus ms/MPhil/llm shari’ah/Phd programmes

2. Duration of M Phil Programme

The minimum duration of M Phil Iqbal Studies is two years

(4 Semesters) and the maximum duration shall be five years
(10 Semesters).
3. Eligibility for Admission

The students are eligible to apply for admission to M Phil Iqbal Studies if they have the following educational background:

i. At least 2^nd class Master Degree in Urdu/Persian/ Philosophy or other relative subject of social sciences.

ii. In case of other relative subjects in social sciences, the student should have studied Urdu/Persian/Philosophy as an elective subject at B.A level or passed Iqbaliyat B.A level Code- 405 of AIOU.

iii. He/she should have published three articles on Iqbal in reputed national/international journals.

iv. All other rules and instructions imposed by the Higher Education Commission will also be followed.

v. Test and interview will be conducted by the Admission Committee.
4. Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction and examinations is Urdu/English.

5. Scheme of Studies

M Phil Iqbal Studies comprises twenty four (24) credits hours of course work and twelve (12) credit hours of research work. The admission in M Phil is advertised once in a year in semester autumn. The detail of courses offered is given below:

6. M Phil Courses
First Semester

Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
5751	Iqbal’s Intellectual and Artistic Development-I	3
5752	Iqbal’s Intellectual and Artistic Development-II	3
5753	Research Methodology-I	3
5754	Research Methodology-II	3

Second Semester

5755	The Basic Thoughts and Ideas of Allama Iqbal-I	3
5756	The Basic Thoughts and Ideas of Allama Iqbal-II	3
5757	Study of Selected Text of Iqbal’s Prose and Poetry-I	3
5758	Study of Selected Text of Iqbal’s Prose and Poetry-II	3

Third Semester

5759

Research Thesis

12

7. Fee Tariff

Registration fee (payable once

at the time of first admission) Rs.200/-

Admission Fee+Rs.100/-Technology Fee Rs.1100/-

Course Fee (3–Credit Hours) Rs. 2800/-

Thesis Fee Rs.11200/-

Thesis evaluation Rs.4725/-
8. Assessment System

Under Continuous Assessment (Assignments), the students have to submit two Assignments for each 3-Credit Hours Course to his/ her tutor in the stipulated time mentioned in the assignment schedule. Passing marks of the assignments are 50 percent.

At the end of each semester, final examination will be conducted by the university for each course. Students need 50 percent marks to pass the final examination, however, it is necessary for the students to obtain an aggregate of 50 percent (assignment + final examination) in each course. The ratio of weightage of marks of assignments, workshop and final examination is 20:10:70 respectively. The summary of assessment system is given below:

Assessment Component	Total Marks	Passing Marks	Weightage
Assignment – 1	100	50	20%
Assignment – 2	100	50
Students will have to attend one week per course compulsory workshop at the end of semester (having 10 marks for each course)			10%
Final examination	100	50	70%
Aggregate Marks			100
Aggregate Passing Marks			50

Efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in the prospectus. The university would, however, not be responsible for any errors or omissions. The university reserves the right to introduce changes, without any prior notice, in the information given, including additions, withdrawal or re-structuring of courses. Admission to the university is subject to the university's registration procedure.

9. How to Apply for Admission

Candidates are required to send complete admission forms along with attested copies of all educational degrees, certificates and marks sheet at the following address before the closing date. Incomplete admission forms will not be accepted.

Prof. Dr. Shahid Iqbal Kamran

Chairman, Department of Iqbal Studies, Block-8

Allama Iqbal Open Universit, H-8, Islamabad.

Phone: [phone]

(b) Ph.D IQBAL STUDIES

1. Eligibility for Admission

M Phil Iqbal Studies from any recognized university in first division or CGPA (3.0).

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  Test/Interview by the Ph D. Admission Committee.
  

2. Admission Procedure

A candidate seeking admission to Ph D degree program shall apply to the Director, BASR on the announcement of admission by the University.

1. 
   A candidate already holding M Phil degree with CGPA 3.0 (or 60% marks) shall apply for admission in Ph D on prescribed admission form to the Chairman of Department/ Institute for his/her admission.
   
2. 
   A candidate will become full time student of Ph D program after depositing the prescribed semester based fee for the 1^st semester of course work for each program. In case of failure to deposit the fee as per specified, the admission shall automatically be stand cancelled after due date. However, under real hardship cases, the Director Admission may extend the date of depositing fee for further two weeks.
   
3. 
   Admission of M Phil based Ph D program will be notified by the Director (Admission) after the receipt of admission dues.
   

3. Scheme of Studies

Sr. No.	Name of Program	Ph. D in Iqbal Studies
1.	Duration	Three to Five years
2.	Credit	As per AIOU Ph D rules
3.	Medium of Instruction	Urdu, English
4.	Course Work	18 credit hours of course work as required by HEC.
5.	Research work	The thesis of Ph.D must be a distinct contribution to knowledge and must offer evidence to originality, shown either by the discovery of new facts or by the exercise of independent critical judgment.
6.	Workshop	As per AIOU rules for Ph D
7.	Evaluation	As per recent amendments of AIOU rules & regulations. In the light of HEC directives Ph.D thesis is necessary to be sent for evaluation to three foreign experts from technological advanced countries.
8	Components of Course work	1. Assignments 2. Face to Face teaching in shape of workshop 3. Final Examination 4. Comprehensive Exam

4. Details of Course Work of Iqbal Studies

Semester	Course Offered	Course Code	Credit Hourse
1^st Semester	Iqbal’s Urdu Poetry (Zarb-e-Kaleem) Selected Persian Text of Iqbal Political Thoughts of Iqbal	6701 6702 6703	03 03 03
2^nd Semester	Religious Thoughts of Iqbal Lectures of Iqbal Research and Texts Editing with special reference to Iqbal	6704 6705 6706	03 03 03
After Course Work	Two Weeks Synopsis Orientation Workshop
	Research Thesis	700

5. Fee Structure

S.No.	Nature of Fee	Amount	Description
1	Admission fee	Rs.2500/-	This fee will be paid with the fee of first semester
2	Registration fee	Rs.2400/-	Once at the time of Admission
3	Tuition fee for 3 credit hours course	Rs.3235/-	A student can take three courses of 3 credit hours in one semester
4	Student ID Card	Rs.100/-	Once
5	Library	Rs.700/-	Per Semester
6	Caution Money	Rs.2000/-	Refundable
7	Ph D. Thesis Evaluation Fee	Rs.27720/-	This fee will be submitted at the time of submission of Ph D Thesis

6. How to Apply for Admission

The candidates who are interested to get admission should follow the following directions:

1. Please read the prospectus carefully.

2. Complete all columns of Application form carefully and do not leave any column incomplete.

3. Paste your photo at the place provided for that purpose.

4. Attach following documents with the Application form.

(i) Attested copy of ID Card.

(ii) Attested copy of Domicile Certificate.

(iii) Attested copy of SSC Certificate.

(iv) Attested copy of Intermediate Certificate (HSSC).

(v) Attested copy of B.A Degree and Result Cards.

(vi) Attested copy of M.A Degree and Result Cards.

(vii) Attested copy of M Phil Degree and Result Cards.

(viii) Any other document you like to attach in support of your qualification.

(ix) Copy of published research papers (if any)
9. How to Apply for Admission

Candidates are required to send complete admission forms along with attested copies of all educational degrees, certificates and marks sheet at the following address before the closing date.

Incomplete admission forms will not be accepted.
Prof. Dr. Shahid Iqbal Kamran

Chairman, Department of Iqbal Studies

Block-8, Allama Iqbal Open University

H-8, Islamabad.

Phone: [phone]
Faculty Members

S. No.	Name & Designation	Contact No.
1.	Prof. Dr. Shahid Iqbal Kamran Chairman, Department of Iqbal Studies	051-9250009 051-9057774
2.	Dr. Muhammad Akram, Assistant Professor	051- 9057775

DEPARTMENT OF URDU AND

PAKISTANI LANGUAGES

PhD in Urdu and

Pakistani Languages and Literature
1. Profile of the Program

The Faculty of Social Sciences is offering PhD Urdu, Iqbal Studies and Pakistani languages. The PhD students are required to complete specific course work & research work under the supervision of qualified supervisors. This program requires 3 to 5 years time for completion. The Faculty has the opportunity to hire the expertise of supervisors from almost all Pakistani public sector universities. The student complete research work under Pakistani supervisors however the degree is awarded after the evaluation of the thesis by three foreign experts from technological advanced countries as required by HEC. This program is designed to carry out research in different fields so that new aspects could be discovered by applying independent critical judgment through the research skills.

2. Aims and Objectives of the PhD Program

PhD Program is designed to:

1. 
   Produce scholars who have a grasp of the discipline in general and a command over the area of specialization in particular.
   
2. 
   Establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different fields of scholarship who can provide effective leadership in guiding and conducting quality research in various disciplines.
   
3. 
   Provide opportunities of professional growth and development to scholars in general and in-service personnel, in particular.
   

3. Eligibility for Admission in PhD Urdu

MPhil Urdu or equivalent from any HEC recognized university in first division (in Annual System) or CGPA (3.0 out of 4) in Semester System. Merit will be determined by the department according to the approved criteria. Conduct of test and interview by the Ph.D admission committee.

4. Eligibility for Admission in PhD Pakistani Languages & Literature (with the Specialization in Balochi, Pashto, Sindhi, Sariaki and Punjabi)

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  MPhil Pakistani Languages and Literature from AIOU in first division. Merit will be determined by the department according to the approved criteria.
  
• 
  Test and interview by the Ph.D admission Committee.
  

5. Admission Procedure

A candidate seeking admission in PhD program shall apply on the prescribed form to the concerned department on the announcement of admission by the University.

1. 
   A candidate holding MPhil degree with CGPA 3.0 out of 4 (or 1^st division) shall apply for admission in PhD on prescribed admission form.
   
2. 
   A candidate will become full time student of PhD program upon depositing the prescribed semester based fee for the 1^st semester of course work for each program in case of failure to deposit the fee as specified, the admission shall automatically stand cancelled after due date.
   
3. 
   Admission of the selected candidates in PhD program will be notified by the Director Admissions after the receipt of admission dues.
   
4. 
   A student admitted in PhD program and a specialization thereof, wherever applicable, shall not be allowed to change his/her program or specialization. The candidate shall have to apply a fresh for admission to another program or specialization after discontinuation of the earlier program/ specialization.
   

6. Scheme of Studies

S. No.	Name of Program	PhD in Urdu / PhD in Pakistani Languages and Literature
1.	Duration	Three to Five years
2.	Credit	As per HEC rules
3.	Medium of Instruction for Urdu	Urdu
4.	Medium of Instruction for Pakistani Languages	Urdu English Pakistani Languages (Pashto/ Punjabi/ Sindhi/Saraiki/Balochi or Brahui)
5.	Course Work	18 credit hours of course work as required by HEC.
6.	Research work	The thesis of PhD must be a distinct contribution to knowledge and must offer evidence to originality, shown either by the discovery of new facts or by the exercise of independent critical judgment.
7.	Workshops	As per AIOU rules for PhD
8.	Evaluation	In the light of AIOU rules PhD thesis is necessary to be sent for evaluation to three foreign experts from technological advanced countries.
9.	Pre Requisite of Viva Voice of PhD Urdu/ Pakistani Languages and Literature	Unconditional approval from at least two foreign experts. Publication/Acceptance of one research paper in HEC recognized research journal.
10	Components of Course work	1. Assignments 2. Face to Face teaching in shape of workshops 3. Mid Term Exam 4. Final Examination 5. Comprehensive Exam

7. Details of Course Work of PhD Urdu

Semester	Course Offered	Course Code	Credit Hours
1^st Semester	Comparative study of classic literature Linguistics Applied Criticism	6731 6732 6733	3 3 3
2^nd Semester	Applied Research Manuscript’s study & Editing Style and Stylistics	6734 6735 6736	3 3 3
	Synopsis Orientation workshop after Course Work	6737
	Thesis	6738
Seminars	Two seminars before submission of thesis in the Department

8. Details of Course Work of PhD in Pakistani Languages & Literature

Semester	Course Offered	Course Code	Credit Hours
1^st Semester	General Linguistics Pakistani Languages: Common Literary and Linguistic Heritage(1) Pakistani Languages: Common Literary and Linguistic Heritage(2)	6711 6712 6713	3 3 3
2^nd Semester	World Classical Literature Translation Skills Thesis Writing	6714 6715 6716	3 3 3
	Thesis	6717
Synopsis Orientation Workshop - After Course Work
Seminars	Two seminars before submission of thesis in the Department