Eligiblity Criteria
18 years of education in the field of computing such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Software Project Management, Information Security and equivalent degree earned from a recognized university AND At least 70% marks (in the Annual system) or CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
Program Objective
The objectives of Ph.D. program are:
- Prepare students who can critically apply concepts, theories, and practices to provide creative solutions of complex computing problems.
- Prepare highly qualified researchers required for the expansion of fundamental knowledge and technological innovation through research and development, as well as the needs of institutions of higher learning.
- Prepare students who can exhibit technical communication, collaboration and mentoring skills and assume roles both as team members and as team leaders in research and development in the computing field.
- Prepare students who can adapt technological advances through active participation in lifelong learning.
- Prepare students who can exhibit a reasoned understanding of professional ethics and the roles of regulations and guidelines in the profession, including global cultural awareness and environmental impacts.
PhD Coursework
PhD coursework comprises 6 courses (total 18 credit hours). A non-credit course "Research Methodology" must also be passed; unless already passed during MS coursework.
Comprehensive Examination
The student becomes eligible to appear in the Comprehensive Examination after passing the PhD coursework with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. This exam must be passed within two years of admission, failing which the admission shall be cancelled
Approval of Synopsis
After passing the coursework with CGPA 3.0 and comprehensive examination, the student will apply through proper channel for confirmation and approval of research title. The student shall submit a synopsis and a copy of the marks proforma issued by the examination department.
Plagiarism Test
The Plagiarism Test must be conducted on the Dissertation before its submission to the two foreign experts.
Comprehensive Examination
The student becomes eligible to appear in the Comprehensive Examination after passing the PhD coursework with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. This exam must be passed within two years of admission, failing which the admission shall be cancelled
PhD Thesis Review Policy
- After completing research work, softcopy of compiled thesis will be submitted in BASR for plagiarism check. As per HEC rule below 19% plagiarism is accepted.
- The thesis will be evaluated by two foreign experts from developed/technically advanced countries and two experts from within country.
- Thesis evaluation report will open in BASR meeting and recommended for viva voce examination
Program Structure
PhD (Computer Science)
3-Year Program (6 Semesters)
| Course Code | Title | Category | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective I | 3 | ||
| Elective II | 3 | ||
| Elective III | 3 | ||
| Elective IV | 3 |
2nd Semester
2nd semester
| Course Code | Title | Category | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective V | 3 | ||
| Elective VI | 3 | ||
| Elective - VII | 3 | ||
| Elective - VIII | 3 |
3rd Semester
3rd Semester
| Course Code | Title | Category | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Thesis - I | 3 | ||
| Research Thesis - II | 3 |
Fourth Semester
4th Semester
| Course Code | Title | Category | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Thesis - III | 3 | ||
| Research Thesis - IV | 3 |
Fifth Semester
5th Semester
| Course Code | Title | Category | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Thesis - V | 3 | ||
| Research Thesis - VI | 3 |
Sixth Semester
6th Semester
| Course Code | Title | Category | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Thesis - VII | 3 | ||
| Research Thesis - VIII | 3 |