USKT Propectus 2020

PROSPECTUS
2019-20

Undergraduate Programs

www.uskt.edu.pk



DISCLAIMER

This prospectus is not a legal document rather it is a handbook containing information
regarding operating rules and regulations, various academic programs offered along with
faculty and other related parameters for which the University is free from any legal binding,
whatsoever. The University reserves the right to withdraw and/ or amend rules, regulations,
policies, schedules, fee structure, combinations and nature of courses etc. Admission to the
University of Sialkot shall be subject to the fulfilment of all the requirements/ preconditions by
the students regarding registration procedure and adherence to the Ordinance, Statutes,
Rules, and Regulations of the University.

Office of Public Relations
University of Sialkot

MESSAGE FROM THE

CHAIRMAN BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The establishment of the University of Sialkot has introduced a new era in the domain of higher
education in the fertile region of Sialkot. Though this university is relatively young but we are
confident that with commitment and sincere efforts we will be able to achieve excellence in research
and education. We will continue to adapt, evolve and respond to the challenges in research and
academia in the global context. The core purpose of a university is learning and at its best, our
university is a community of learners. To learn is to be changed and the deeper and more profound
the learning is, the more significant is the change.

Faisal Manzoor Students in the University of Sialkot will get every opportunity to enhance their knowledge, as well as
to acquire intellectual skills and habits which transform them into productive citizens. In this process
the teachers certainly are the facilitators. However, they are also learners in their own capacity as
they engage in purposeful teaching and in scholarly and creative work. We have a commitment of
providing quality education at affordable fee structure and we believe the University of Sialkot will
prove to be instrumental in bringing about a remarkable social, cultural and educational uplift in the
whole region.

MESSAGE FROM THE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Muhammad Rehan Younas The establishment of University of Sialkot, encompassing various academic disciplines is a great
step for the progress of the citizens of Sialkot and adjoining areas. Sincere efforts have been made to
bring in veterans from all over the country to impart quality education and to steer this young campus
towards its goal of becoming a quintessential world class institution. Furthermore, our prime focus is
to provide pristine infrastructure including laboratories and libraries to enable students of this campus
to make best use of their time and effort being at the campus. I hope, our efforts and our faith in the
noble cause of disseminating knowledge and information will bring fruit to the community of this
region. As we have complete faith in what Nelson Mandela had said that “Education is the most
powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”.

MESSAGE OF

MEMBERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS / BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Aftab Sohail WELCOME to the University of Sialkot. Our aim for University of Sialkot is to make it first choice for higher
education, for the local community, offering exceptional learning experience for all students. Our team is
committed to provide students with an inspiring and stimulating learning environment in which they can all
create, achieve and excel. University of Sialkot has been established in a state-of-the-art new building providing
students with stunning knowledge and recreational facilities, complemented by an ethos based on our values
respect, self-discipline and compassion. We not only expect academic rigour from our students but we also
expect them to embrace these core values to support them in building their future.

In this time of ever increasing competition, the University of Sialkot will provide the students of Sialkot with the
tools necessary to combat the war of survival in this global village. The facilities, faculty and environment of
University of Sialkot aim and envision to produce future leaders of Pakistan. The unique learning opportunities
available at University of Sialkot will not only sharpen the faculties of the graduate and undergraduate students,
but will also develop them into a formidable force of change and success.

Syeda Sumairah Shahid

MESSAGE FROM THE

VICE CHANCELLOR

Prof. Dr. Ijaz A. Qureshi The University of Sialkot will play a crucial role in building capacity of human capital, efficient innovation system
and dynamic information infrastructure thus preserving the framework of delivering education in a knowledge
based economy. Within this prestigious Higher Education Institution, education and research are fundamental
in training students, professionals, specialists and researchers that are polished to spread knowledge needed
by the employers and key stakeholders. We aim to yield transformational research outputs and develop nations'
aggressiveness to compete with global knowledge economies. Our efforts to accomplish these objectives are
to create and disseminate contemporary knowledge and to develop skills of young fellows for flourishing
intellectual and technological leadership, thereby, serving the end needs of overall society. The University of
Sialkot is among the best private sector higher education institutions that offer comprehensive and wide range
of subject coverage. We highly value the significance and quality of academic research that enables learners to
learn new ideas, find new approaches to problems and assist in receiving latest findings, theories and research
results.

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the University of Sialkot. We as a team want the students from Pakistan and abroad with diverse backgrounds to join
the University of Sialkot with its aspirational and exciting learning environment, robust sense of community and emerging reputation for academic excellence.
The Institutions' welcoming, warm and inclusive spirit supports a resilient regional presence and a growing national as well as global profile. Being a
responsible employer, the University is committed to support the welfare and development of our highly qualified staff. We strive to motivate both our students
and staff members to gain their full potential, enrich knowledge and make strategic contribution to the society. I am confident that their concerted efforts and
determination will lead to achieve the University's vision. In order to lead the University to the pinnacle of academic excellence, I assure to leave no stone
unturned to maintain an environment conducive to steering the highest possible quality of research and attracting the highly qualified staff from within and
Pakistan and abroad.

I would like to express my sincere appreciations and pleasure to all for helping us 1st academic year successfully. It is great to work with the industry and with
SCCI in the Golden Triangle to create opportunities for our young students and provide trained human resource to local industry. The start is indeed
energizing and exhilarating that enables me to anticipate a very successful future for the region. I believe that caliber, brilliance and creativity of our staff will
engender quality education for our students and will make them become valuable assets of our nation. University of Sialkot will be the best Higher Education
Institution in the world due to the talent, shared values and commitment for cooperation.

POET OF THE EAST Inner
Experience
Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is only one
source of

human
Knowledge.

SOME GLIMPSES FROM FIRST MEETING OF

BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

VISION

Our Vision is nothing less than realizing the full potential of the students of the area by
providing them unprecedented access to research, education and modern technology, so
that they can lead Pakistan to a new era of development, growth and productivity.

UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

MISSION

Our Mission is based on the provision of Higher Education to the students of Sialkot and its
adjacent areas, in accordance with International standards at an affordable fee. The
University of Sialkot will enable students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to
achieve their professional goals, improve the performance of their organization and provide
leadership and service to their community.

UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

MISSION

Our Mission is based on the provision of Higher Education to the students of Sialkot and its
adjacent areas, in accordance with International standards at an affordable fee. The
University of Sialkot will enable students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to
achieve their professional goals, improve the performance of their organization and provide
leadership and service to their community.

TABLE OF Faculty of Management and Administrative Sciences (FMAS)

CONTENTS

University of Sialkot

University of Sialkot 12 Business Administration 54
The City of Greats, Sialkot 13 Commerce 78
General Admission policy for all degree programs 16 Economics 92
Online Admission – 2019 18
Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) 20 Faculty of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences 106
Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) 22 108
Internationalization at University of Sialkot 24 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) 110
Academia Industry Collaboration 25 BS Dietetics and Nutritional Science (DDNS)
Student Service Center (SSC) 26 BS Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)
Placement Cell 28
Library 30
Student Chapters 34

Faculty of Textile and Fashion Designing Faculty of Engineering and Architecture 118
120
Fashion and Design 42 Electrical Technology 122
Civil Technology
Mechanical Technology

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Sciences

Islamic Studies 128 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 234
Psychology 134 Biotechnology 240
Media and Communication 148 Physics 246
Education 154 Environmental Sciences 252
Languages 166 Chemistry 256
International Relations 174 Mathematics 266
Geography 178 Zoology 272
Statistics 278
Botany 282

Faculty of Computing and Information Technology University Rules and Policies 294
302
Computer Science 192 Students Code of Conduct 316
Information Technology 206 Semester System Rules and Regulations 318
Software Engineering 218 Accommodation Rules and Policies (Hostel)
Transport Facilities

UNIVERSITY OF

SIALKOT

Opportunities lie at the heart of everything that the University of Sialkot aims to achieve. We want to give every potential student the
opportunity to study here regardless of his/her financial circumstances, religion caste or creed. Every student studying here is to have
the best possible educational experience. We are committed to the creation of “knowledge” in a broad range of fields from human
sciences, social sciences, engineering, natural sciences to life and medical sciences. Fostering future leaders who possess rich
understanding and strong leadership skills has always been our professional goal. In the course of our quest for academic excellence,
many of our research areas have gained considerable recognition nationwide as well as internationally as the University’s “core
research areas” and the number in research is increasing on an ongoing basis. Most of our research departments are on the way to
become “centres of excellence”.
With brilliant research atmosphere, The University of Sialkot expects to see many breakthroughs in the future.

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THE CITY OF GREATS

SIALKOT

Sialkot has a recorded history of thousands of years and has, since its foundation, experienced migrations of Hindu, Buddhist,

Persian, Greek, Afghan, Tur, Sikh, Mughal and the British. Sialkot has been the birthplace of many noted personalities, including

philosopher / poet Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz, writer Rajinder Singh Bedi, Kuldip Nayyar and a number of sports and

art personalities. As of 2015, Sialkot exported US$2 billion worth of goods which is equal to 9% of Pakistan's total exports (US$22

billion). 250,000 residents are employed in Sialkot's industries. Sialkot's Chamber of Commerce had over 6,500 members in 2010,

with most active in the leather, sports goods, and surgical instruments industry. Sialkot Dry Port offers local producers quick access to

Pakistan Customs, as well as to logistics and transportation. The Sialkot International Airport is the only private sector airport in

Pakistan. The Sialkot-Lahore motorway project (89 km long) is expected to be completed in December 2018 at a cost of 44 billion

rupees. Per Capita Income of Sialkot in 2014 was $2800, which was $2100 in 2008 and $2400 in 2010. The per capita income of

Sialkot is ranked among the highest in Pakistan. UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT 13

THE CITY OF GREATS

SIALKOT

AIR SIAL

14 UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT DRY PORT

THE CITY OF GREATS

SIALKOT

SURGICAL INDUSTRY

SPORTS INDUSTRY UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT 15

GENERAL ADMISSION POLICY FOR ALL

DEGREE PROGRAMS

 Admission shall be made as per USKT Admission Policy and shall be open for all candidates from Pakistan and Abroad.
 Admissions will be conducted on the basis of First Year result.
 All applications must be submitted through USKT Online Admission Application system on or before the stipulated deadline.
 All information submitted through online application should be supported by the provision of copies of relevant transcripts and

certificates. Information will not be considered valid if the official proof/document is missing.
 It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide complete, correct and timely information to the Admissions Office.
 In addition to the condition(s) stipulated by the USKT through admission offer letter, all admitted students MUST meet the

prescribed conditions stipulated by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.
 Admissions shall be strictly on open merit.
 At least 45% marks in terminal degree are required to apply for admission.
 At least 60% marks in intermediate (FSc-Pre Medical or Equivalent) required for admission in Doctor of Physiotherapy
 Departmental Entry / Aptitude Test (where required) shall be conducted by the Concerned Department, as per schedule.
 List of selected candidates shall be displayed as per schedule. The list shall also be available on USKT website.
 The selected candidates shall be required to pay admission dues within the notified dates; otherwise the admission shall be

considered cancelled.
 Deposited Fee shall not be refunded except security dues or as per the Fee Refund Policy of HEC.

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GENERAL ADMISSION POLICY FOR ALL

DEGREE PROGRAMS

 Subject to the availability of merit and availability of seat, a candidate shall be allowed to change major discipline within 14 days of
the commencement of classes.

 Two seats in each program shall be reserved for the disable/special candidates as per the criteria of HEC Policy.

Admissions Policy

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ONLINE ADMISSIONS 2019

www.uskt.edu.pk

As per admission procedure, an applicant will apply online.
How to apply online
There are few steps to online applying procedure.
 Firstly, Applicant will visit the university website www.uskt.edu.pk. and click the admission button from the menu and the system

will take applicant to the admission's portal. First time, user will have to create account. Applicant will click on Create New Account
button to create his/her account. Applicant will enter the required data and click the register button. System will ask applicant to
enter the verification code against the entered email or phone number
 Upon successful login, system will take the applicant to welcome page. As a first step applicant, will enter complete and valid basic
information along with his/her scanned image.
 After completion of your basic information, Applicant will be able to click next button to complete academic information e.g.
secondary, post-secondary information, higher education level (if applicable) and then click on update the information.
Program selection
 In a third step, the applicant will enter the desired faculty, program and submit it.
How to update Challan.
 Next step is to generate the Admission Processing Fee challan form. Before generating the challan form, an applicant must accept
digital undertaking to confirm that information entered in the Admission Application Form is correct. In case of incorrect information,
the University has the right to cancel the application/admission without any fee refund. Applicant may save the fee challan form and
take print.
 The applicants may deposit the Admission Processing Fee through bank or account office.
 How to edit application.
 Applicant may update his/her application before the payment of Application Processing Fee.
Processing fee records
 Accounts department will verify the payment of processing fee.
 Treasurer office will mark the application processing fee as paid against each Challan number.
 Upon payment of the Application Processing Fee, the applicant will export the application in PDF format, print his/her online-
application, and get it signed by himself/herself and parents/guardian before sending it to the campus.
 Attach Department and Treasurer Copy of challan with your application along with attested copies of following required
documents.

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OFFICE OF RESEARCH

INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION (ORIC)

THE MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR ORIC

DR. PERVEZ ANWAR With the advent of advancement in science and technology in the present century, needs of time has changed
immensely. Research is a very expensive business and it should be dealt and planned diligently and carefully.
PhD pmas AAUR Most of the countries in the third world are engaged in research, which is mostly basic research. No one can
Research Fellow University of Bologno, Italy deny the importance of basic research in advancement of science but if this research is not applicable to
improve the living standards of human race then perhaps its importance becomes dubious. All research should
Director ORIC be linked with innovation and practical commercialization. Now Higher Education Commission is attaching
special importance to Research which is connected with innovation, commercialization, and industrial linkages.
This should lead to entrepreneurship, job creation and canbring economic stability and growth in the country.It
is the charter of ORIC OFFICE at the University of Sialkot. To promote research, innovation, entrepreneurship
and commercialization.

At this moment, I congratulate all staff members, researchers and students of each faculty for their efforts to
raise the research activities at University of Sialkot. Also special thanks to Chairman BoG and worthy Vice
Chancellor for financial help, encouragement regarding scholarships, travelling grants, publication incentive
award and taking keen interest in research activities.

Vision and Objective

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) was established in August 2018 in pursuance
of the policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad to make research a top priority for a
sustainable economic growth and future knowledge economy.
"The office's vision is to enable and lead Pakistan's transformation to a knowledge-based economy dependent
upon innovation and entrepreneurship.”

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OFFICE OF RESEARCH

INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION (ORIC)

Objectives:
“Grow our research and economic development efforts and output as to improve our industry competitiveness using university
innovations and becoming the driving force behind research and economic development for Pakistan. Induce sense of motivation
regarding research culture activities among all the faculty members of the University of Sialkot. Give awareness the latest information of
technology, scholarship, workshop, seminar etc. and funding agencies to teachers and students.”

 Supporting the strategic research directions and policies of universities
 Improving integration of research and education at all levels of the institution
 Increasing and diversifying external research funding
 Improve recruitment and retention of the top faculty Translating research for the public's benefit
 Improving and strengthening university-industry relationships
 Promoting entrepreneurship, technology-transfer and commercialization activities which improve and support the economy
 Promoting and improve multi-disciplinary research initiatives
 Development of Incubation Center

ORIC has remained in touch with each individual and trying to solve his / her problems regarding research activities, lab instruments,
chemicals, other aids, interdisciplinary collaboration, business plan and entrepreneurial activities, collaborations with others business
plan and entrepreneurship activities.

ORIC Team

Ms. Rukhshanda Saleem Ms. Rehana John Mehak Mustafa
Deputy Director ORIC, Assistant Manager, ORIC Administrative Assistant
University of Sialkot University of Sialkot University of Sialkot

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QUALITY ENHANCEMENT CELL (QEC)

1. Vision

Quality knowledge, imparted by quality faculty adopting quality means using quality
practices and processes in a quality environment characterized by quality awareness
and consciousness, is a requisite for Quality Graduates. The graduates meeting and
exceeding expectations of parents, society, employers, nation and fellow humans
universally. Achieve academic excellence, concrete research output, innovative learning
and creation of knowledge through quality inputs, procedures and practices in order to
be amongst world's top ranked institutions.

2. Mission

Dr. Muhammad Mushtaq Ahmad To strive for academic excellence in teaching and research by the implementation of
quality assurance practices in order to meet the requirements of the stakeholders. This
Professor and Director QEC, Director Academics would be achieved by benchmarking, implementing academic standards and
PhD (Food Science and Technology) integrating quality assurance practices in the teaching learning process.

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. 3. OBJECTIVES
Post Doctorate (Food Science) QEC has following well established objectives:
Corvinus University of Budapest,
Budapest, Hungary.

Quality Enhancement Cell  To strengthen the transfer of information and knowledge, delivered to the students in the
UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT classrooms, research labs and during formal discussion sessions.

22 UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT  QEC is responsible for planning, guiding, promoting and continuous monitoring quality
assurance (QA) and quality enhancement (QE) activities in the campus.

 QEC plays a crucial and driving role to improve the university regional ranking.
 It act as a gateway for information flow among various professional councils and HEC.
 To meet the international standards of academic progress.
 To organize professional training programs to train the faculty towards excellence.
 Developing evaluation methods and to evaluate department and institutional assessments.

QUALITY ENHANCEMENT CELL (QEC)

 Ensuring that university is providing all those services as per the university rules and regulations and policies.

4. Scope

The scope of QEC is mainly three fold that is focused on building a culture that is quality driven by making, applying and
managing quality assurance and development processes and practices to ensure competitive excellence nationally and
internationally. These processes include Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) that deals with the maintenance of quality culture
by conducting various surveys, analyzing the feedbacks and preparing the annual reports and self-assessment reports,
External Quality Assurance (EQA) that focusses on providing enough evidence of quality in existing processes to the
various accreditation agencies and working on Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) and by developing a monitoring
mechanism to monitor academic, administrative and research practices.

QEC Team

Ms. Aqsa Ijaz Dr. Hassan Waseem Mr. Zeeshan Maqsood Maryam Amin Mr. Furqan Ali
Deputy Director (QEC) QEC Officer Assistant Network
Lecturer Deputy Director Academics Assistant Director, (QEC) University of Sialkot Administrator
University of Sialkot University of Sialkot
University of Sialkot University of Sialkot
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INTERNATIONALIZATION AT UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

Internationalization of higher education is one of the key trends of development. University of Sialkot strongly believes on the
applicability of the knowledge delivered to the students in lecture rooms and during informal learning sessions. For this purpose,
University of Sialkot is focusing to collaborate with industries, Chamber of Commerce, clinical laboratories, Diagnostic centers to
equip our students to compete in the market. There are several approaches which University has always given priority to and that is
how to achieve competitiveness and performance in higher Education and international academic mobility such as students'
exchange programs, partnerships are some of the aspects that can play a significant role in this process.

Chamber of Commerce Sialkot has always been an active part of different awareness campaigns, seminars, symposiums and other
such activities. Chamber has also welcomed the students as internees to train them for their practical life. State Bank of Pakistan has
been conducting various seminars related to Islamic baking & financial strategies in the institute & the students have been part of their
summer internship program for past 3 years.

A “Mutual Collaboration” in the light of MoU b/w USKT & AKI took place on 17th April, 2019 to encourage a Pragmatic Corporate
Learning with modern manufacturing techniques through futuristic combined projects. A “Mutual Collaboration” in the light of MoU
between USKT School of Fashion & Design and FOLKRUNG (A Product of ICT4E (SMC-PVT) Limited) occurred on 12th June, 2019 To
ink the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for promotion and showcasing of Pakistan's culture and heritage through physical
products on fabric, leather, wood, and stones – hereinafter referred to as “the Product”

As the premier, University of Sialkot has been actively
reviewing its new and existing academic programs to ensure
they are current, comprehensive, challenging and fulfill the
needs of various national and international stakeholders.
Internationalization of curriculum has become one of the most
important aspects emphasized to achieve these objectives
which especially during its recent curriculum review practices
to explicitly include the elements of internationalization in the
curriculum of new and existing academic programs. A
framework of integrated internationalization of curriculum at
institutional level is then proposed based on these afore-
mentioned prolific and futuristic experiences.

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ACADEMIA INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

University of Sialkot emphasizes on the importance of cultural exchange programs and global marketing understandings. We are
exploring the potential of internalization through different channels in the university. Office of student affairs is managing the foreign
study tours under the umbrella of student exchange programs and also strengthening the existing national level semester exchange
programs for our students to provide them opportunities to travel and learn in the foreign and national top ranked institutes.
University of Sialkot is also promoting faculty exchange programs to diversify the teaching/research spectrum of our faculty members
to promote international standards in teaching and research.

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STUDENT SERVICES CENTER (SSC)

Scholarships & Financial Assistance

Merit based scholarships are awarded at the time of admission. However, the need based financial assistance can be requested
only in exceptional circumstances during the course of study. Some awards, are based on the academic performance during a
semester but double awards are not given. Fro the information of the participants, the details about all types of awards is given
below.

Merit Based Scholarship 100% of Tuition Fee Applicable on New Admissions only
75% of Tuition Fee with 90% and above marks.

with 85% to 89.9% marks.

30% of Tuition Fee Semester GPA=4.0
20% of Tuition Fee Semester GPA>=3.8 and <4.0
10% of Tuition Fee Semester GPA>=3.5 and<3.8

Need based Scholarships

Once the application on Need Based Scholarship Form (available on USKT website) is submitted in the office of Students
Services Center (SSC), the University Scholarships Committee will assess and approve the applications in the light of evidences
submitted in its scheduled meetings. The Students Services Center will inform applicants about the outcome of their
applications through emails/SMS or notice boards.

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STUDENT SERVICES CENTER (SSC)

SSC will also prepare a list of applicants who have been granted assistance for onward dispatch to Office of the Treasurer and for
record.

Sr.# Category Financial Aid # Minimum Requirements

1. Kinship 20% on tuition Fee For All Applicable Candidates

2. Needy Students 15% on Tuition Fee GPA in Previous Semester 3.00

3. Orphan 15% on Tuition Fee GPA in Previous Semester 2.50
20% on Tuition Fee GPA in Previous Semester 3.00

University of Sialkot’s For employees with at least TWO
YEARS of Service in the University.
4. Employee’s Sibling, 50% on Tuition Fee

children and Spouses

Note:
 Total financial aid should not be less than 10% of total tuition fee. In case of excess in this budget, the University Scholarships

Committee will refer to the Competent Authority for approval.
 The financial Aid is applicable only on Tuition Fee. The University Scholarships Committee will approve cases where wavier is

requested on other heads (Admission Fee, Security etc.).

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PLACEMENT CELL

INTRODUCTION

Placement Cell plays a crucial role in locating job opportunities. In the University of Sialkot, we provide opportunities to the
potential students regardless of their financial circumstances, religion, caste etc. We are committed to the creation of
knowledge in the broad range of fields. Our Placement Cell organizes career guidance programmes for all the students
starting from the first year.

PLACEMENT CELL

The goal of our placement cell is to provide employment opportunities to the students. The Training & Placement Cell works
under the supervision of Director Student Service Center. The Cell is well equipped with ample infrastructure in terms of
Seminar Halls, Meeting/Consultancy Hall for Pre Placement Talk, Presentations, etc.

Our dedicated team aims to:

 Look after the training and placement activities of students.
 Have close liaison with industry for placement of students.
 Prepare students for corporate sector and collect feedback from the companies regarding placement.
 Arrange Industry Expert Workshops, guest lectures and Industrial Visits.
 Conduct various Training programs for technical skills as well as soft skills.
 Identify relevant placement firms for Student's final placements, internship programs and live projects
 Administer and liaise with the employers regarding the placement of students, the location of placement, job agreement

and job specifications.
 Provide Career guidance and support to the students.
 Act as a primary contact between the employer and the institution.

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PLACEMENT CELL

PLACEMENT PROCESS

The Institute helps each student to explore placement opportunities by inviting various companies for campus recruitment
of students who are in the final year of the programme and are likely to graduate at the end of the academic year.
The final placements, at the Institute, are the result of a very systematic interaction with the industry and continuous career
counseling of the students. Right from the beginning of the programme, students are continuously counseled with regard
to their career aspirations and options, which in turn is vigorously followed up with the potential companies for participating
in the placement programme of the Institute. This not only helps the students in getting their 'dream' jobs but also assists
the visiting placement companies in identifying the 'right' candidate for their organization.

The Broad Activities Undertaken by the Placement Cell

Formation of Students' Placement Committees for the final placement and also for getting industrial training as well as
industry linked project work for students.
 Preparation of Placement Brochure for final placement.
 Pre-placement visits (PPV) to the companies.
 Communication, networking and relationship building with the potential recruiters
 Invitation to potential recruiters to visit the Institute.
 Continuation of placement activities after the stipulated period, till all the students are placed.
 Grooming and training of the candidates for the placements so that their chances of selection should increase.
 General follow-up, joining formalities and other administrative activities.

The University of Sialkot is looking forward to working with the local industry and esteemed organizations in a closer contact
regarding the placement of its pass-outs of various departments. Our placement office is actively in contact with the
concerned organizations like SCCI, different trade bodies and agencies, government and private sectors, banking sector,
telecom sector and such organizations.

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LIBRARY

UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT



LIBRARY RULES AND REGULATIONS

Students can bring their personal belongings such as handbags, etc., inside the library at their own responsibility. The
library is not liable for any loss or damage.

 Students should submit any book for inspection, when requested by the library staff.
 Do not write, underline or mark any book.
 Library books are carefully examined on return and the borrower will be held responsible for any damages.
 Please leave books on the table or on the book trolley after reading. Please do not shelve the books.
 Complete silence should be observed except for brief and subdued talk with the library staff.
 Drinks and eatables are not allowed in the library.
 Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the library.
 Keep your mobiles switched off/silent within the library premises.
 Students wearing shorts are not allowed inside the library.
 Do not change configuration of computers or any other equipment in the library.
 USKT IT code of conduct must be observed while using IT applications.

Lending Rules
Membership Category Borrowing Privileges Days

Undergraduate Students 2 books 14 Days
Graduate & Postgraduates Students 3 books 14 Days
Teaching Assistants 3 books 14 Days
Research Associates 3 books 14 Days
Faculty 5 books 120 Days
Staff 4 books 14 Days

Students become members of the library on their admission in USKT. However, they are required to sign the
“Relationship Form” to activate their membership. All registered users are entitled to borrow materials from the library.
Borrowing privileges may differ depending on the membership category. The borrowing privileges for course reserve*
and general books are: *Course reserve will be issued for three hours.

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LIBRARY RULES AND REGULATIONS

 Presentation of a valid library card is a must for any checkout at the circulation desk.

 Loan may be renewed if another user has not reserved the desired book. Overdue books will not be renewed online.

 Books already checked-out by some other user can be reserved.

 Reference material, CD-ROMs, annual reports, pamphlets, current and bound periodicals, IA (industrial advisory)

reports, thesis/dissertations, student's projects and newspapers cannot be checked-out. They can only be consulted

within the library premises.

 If you accidentally misplace a book and cannot find it after a thorough search, report this to the Circulation Desk

immediately to avoid overdue fine.

 Mutilation of library material can lead to a disciplinary action against the perpetrator. Books accidentally damaged

should be reported so that suitable assessment can be made and damages can be collected/ imposed.

 Library material borrowed by any member is subject to recall if needed by the library. A fine may be imposed if the recall

request is not entertained.

 Any material not returned or renewed within 60 days of the due date will be considered LOST.

Fine

To encourage timely return of library materials and to provide optimal sharing of the collections, fines are charged for

overdue items. Borrowers are responsible for returning or renewing items by the due date. If items are not returned within

the due date, fines become retroactive to the first overdue day at following rates.

Overdue Books: PKR 10/- per book per day.

Lost Books: In case of loss or damage, the patron will be charged three times the current price of the item.

Course Reserve: This material is issued for three hours only. If the material is not returned within the allocated time,

a fine of PKR 50/- for each extra hour will be charged.

Disciplinary Fine: PKR 500/- on first time violation, PKR 1000/- on second time violation. If the pattern continues,

the case will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee.

Overdue and fine notices will be sent through official email. All library fines are only paid at the Accounts department. 33
Library account will be blocked if the fine exceeds PKR 5,000/-
The case is submitted to the Vice Chancellor for approval if agreed to enable the prospectus committee to include in
the prospectus.

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STUDENT CHAPTERS



IEEE @ UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

IEEE (Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering) is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing
technology with over 420,000 members worldwide, publishes a third of the world's technical literature, a leading developer of international
standards that underpin many of today's telecommunications and IT services.
IEEE University of Sialkot Branch officially started on 22 December 2014 with the mission:
"To train well rounded individuals equipped with the tools to tackle problems as diverse as the economy, social policy and research".
IEEE University of Sialkot Student Branch comprises of two Affinity Groups; IEEE Computer Society and WIE (Women in Engineering) which
holds over 20 international and 70 local members.
Various opportunities like workshops, educational tours, scholarships, international exposure, and access to research papers, professional talks, webinars,
campaigns and meetings are offered to students which allow them to build their confidence and gain knowledge.
IEEE Sialkot Branch has been working hard since its establishment and the achievements are worth appreciating. Our team stood first in IEEE Xtreme Designing
Competition held at FAST Islamabad. For past two years, our teams are ranked in top ten in IEEE Xtreme Programming Competition all over Pakistan. Our team also
stood runner up in Code Hunt held at GIKI. Besides this, our team has organized many technical and non-technical events including IEEE WEEK 2015, the biggest
event in Sialkot (with the participation of seventeen universities), Workshops, Programming competitions, Photography competitions, Orientation session and much
more.
It is a step towards success where each team member works with determination and sincerity. The opportunities are endless and the path towards success is right
there, you just have to ascertain it.

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ACM @ UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery is the world's largest educational and scientific society, uniting computing educators,
researchers and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field's challenges. ACM strengthens the profession's
collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence.
Association of computing machinery is one of the leading organizations in the IT field which offers the chapters at the local as well as
international level to several universities to inspire capable minds. Currently ACM has only 13 international chapters in Pakistan. University of
Sialkot is heading on such international chapter. The purpose of ACM- USKT is to promote technological trends among students. This
Chapter fundamentally intends to bring its students closer to different international communities for Computer Science and data innovation.
This will help in building up a domain that advances demonstrable skill and empower the students to think innovatively.
ACM-USKT provides the computing field's premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing professionals with leading-edge publications,
conferences, and career resources. ACM-USKT student chapter has been working hard to advance the science and art of information processing and
develop the student professionally, polishing their technical and administrative skills. The chapter provides a platform to students to learn those technological
trends that are not taught in academics and to get involved in the management of the Association.
Under remarkable management Skills ACM student Chapter USKT has organized several events that have played a shining role in polishing the mindsets of
students studying under our institute. The chapter's organizational structure follows a hierarchy having one president one vice president and coordinators working
under the guidance of the faculty of university as well as the Chapter's management. Apart from these the chapter plays an important role in almost all kinds of the
events on campus that magnifies the campus life of each student, supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life-long learning,
career development, and professional networking.
ACM-USKT has the honor of organizing many technological events like E-Gaming, Robotics workshop, Programming workshop for beginners. To introduce
students with technological trends in soft market, this forum has organized many such events like Lectures on emerging Technologies and Women in technology. A
workshop on CCNA was organized under the supervision of senior CISCO certified faculty which helped students to lear n networking skills. Apart from these,
ACM-USKT has been part of many other inter departmental events and has competed with other universities.

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BUSINESS CLUB @ UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

The University of Sialkot Business Club is operated by students for the benefit of students. The Business Club comprises a number of
societies related to diverse fields of business, and words for strengthening the students both at personal and professional level. This
club not only assists students with job and internship opportunities but is also there to develop their skill set, which would facilitate
strong career growth.

AIM SOCIETY @ UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

The AIM (Achievement, Inspiration through Mentorship) Society was established on January 25, 2015. AIM Society is headed by
Ms.Saira Bano of Commerce Department. The aim of this society is to enable the individuals to achieve their full potential. AIM is
providing a platform to the students to explore their abilities, hone their skills and share their knowledge.

ACHIEVEMENT& INSPIRATION
THROUGH MENTORSHIP

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MARKETING SOCIETY @ UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

The Marketing Society was established on December 23, 2013. The Marketing Society is headed by Ms. Rooma Qadeer of Business
Department. The Marketing Society with its logo to make a benchmark promise to introduce different kinds of events i-e a series with
the name of Brand War (in which students come up with different marketing plans and new ads base of their creativity and compete with
each other) and arrange events (study tours as well as recreational tour).

SPIRIT SPORTS CLUB @ UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

Spirit Sports Club is a student organization patronized by the students of the University Sialkot for indoor and outdoor sports activities
for the university students at local, national and International platforms. In particular, the Cricket GALA of the University Sialkot has
become a sports ICON in the region.

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SCIENCE CLUB @ UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

Science Club aims to help students to acquire conceptual and practical knowledge of sciences and to promote Scientific Culture
among students through Seminars and Conferences, Debate and Quiz Competitions.

ENIC SOCIETY @ UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

Entertainment, News, Innovation and Creation (ENIC) is a society created by Department of Mass Communication. The society
provides a platform to show their talent and enhance their media skills. Students make documentaries, short films and advertisement
through this society.

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LITERARY SOCIETY @ UNIVERSITY OF SIALKOT

Learning becomes pleasurable if integrated with functional and practical experience. Keeping this in view, the sole purpose of the
Literacy Society is to cater to the needs of the students and also to develop their interest in literature and language. Students are given
opportunities to participate in Writing Contests, Article Writing and Poetry Contests.

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FACULTY OF TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGNING

DEPARTMENTS

Fashion and Design

FASHION AND DESIGN

DEGREES/PROGRAMS OFFERED

BS Fashion and Design (BFD)
Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design
Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design

MISSION STATEMENT

Fashion has always been an enthusiastic, robust and
challenging discipline, where people learn to explore,
discover, imagine and create. The fashion design
industry, over the years, has become a lucrative
profession. The degree program focuses on the
balance between abstract and industry-related fashion
design through research and the development of
inventive and artistic fashion design practices.
Competent and capable designers reflect, predict and
modify fashion, which influences everyone's life.
Challenging and interesting study-based projects help
contributors to explore and gain global experience in
several layers with academics and key industry
figures.

BACHELOR OF

FASHION AND DESIGN

Introduction PROGRAM FACTS

The Bachelor of Fashion Design gives in depth knowledge and understanding of • Program Duration

concept to create this skillful domain. Students will get familiar with Fashion and 4 Years Program

Design through various techniques and practices. By creating and using textile fabric • Entry Requirements

as a base, they will be able to develop creative products directly relates to Minimum eligibility: Intermediate or equivalent with
minimum 45% in Intermediate.
consumers. By graduating this four year discipline they will have extensive skills to
• Location
perform as designers to meet the Industrial requirements as well to work as
• University of Sialkot.
entrepreneurs.

Objectives

The program aims to provide

 A curriculum completely designed and approved by HEC, Pakistan.

 The knowledge and skills required to select a wide range of career opportunities in
Fashion (women's clothing, men's clothing and fashion textiles).

 An understanding of vital social, cultural, historical and commercial concepts
relevant to contemporary fashion.

 The skills required to conduct research, develop initial design ideas and develop

designs through a finished 3D prototype.
 Foundation year courses, which nurture drawing and design skills through

interactive and vigorous assignments.

 The broad understanding of textile surface treatment techniques, involved in

fashion.

 Knowledge and practice of tools and techniques of CAD, pattern cutting,
draping, sewing and illustration, which are practiced in the fashion industry.

 Corporate internships with the main fashion brands and textile factories, where

students perform assigned tasks under professional guidance.

Career Opportunities

The highpoint of the program is its ability to empower its students, to ensure better

internships and job opportunities in your field of interest. HSY, Nayna, Nikki and Nina,
Mehdi, Tehzeeb, Nilofer Shahid, Muneeb Nawaz, Saira Rizwan, Ammar Bilal, Elan,
Generations, Cotton Web, Nishat Apparels, Crescent Bauhman and Bareeze are

some of the names where the student ensure their internships and annual jobs.

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ROAD MAP Total Semesters 8 Total Credit Hours 130

Course SEMESTER 1 Cr. Course SEMESTER 2 Cr. Course SEMESTER 3 Cr. Course SEMESTER 4 Cr.
Code Hr. Code Hr. Code Hr. Code Hr.
Materials & Process - I Pattern development-I
TFD1001 2 ENG1002 English II / Communication 2 TFD2001 2 TFD2009 Digital Fashion-II 2
TFD1002 Basic Drawing-I 2 TFD1006 Skills
TFD1003 Design Principles & 2 ISL1000
TFD1004 Elements-I 2 TFD1007 History of Costume - I 2 TFD2002 Machine Sewing -I 2 TFD2010 Fashion Design Illustration-II 3
Introduction to Textiles-I
Islamic Studies 2 TFD2003 Human Anatomy Drawing 3 TFD2011 Pattern development-II 2

Basic Drawing-II 3 TFD2004 History of Costume - II 2 TFD2012 Machine Sewing-II 2

TFD1005 History of Art 3 TFD1008 Materials & Process - II 2 TFD2005 Fashion Design Illustration-I 2 TFD2013 Draping - II 3

PKS1001 Pakistan Studies 2 IT1001 Introduction to Computers 2 TFD2006 Draping - I 13 TFD2014 Suface Design-II 2
TFD1009
ENG1001 English I / Communication 2 Design Principles & Elements-II 2 TFD2007 Digital Fashion-I 2 TFD2015 Foreign Language-I 2
Skills

TFD1010 Introduction to Textiles-II 2 TFD2008 Surface Design- I 2 ENG2001 English III / Communication 2
Skills
SEMESTER 6 Cr. Course SEMESTER 7
Course SEMESTER 5 Cr. Course Hr. Code Cr. Course SEMESTER 8 Cr.
Code Hr. Code Fashion Design Hr. Code Hr.
Fashion Design Illustration-IV
TFD3001 Illustration-III 3 TFD3007 Pattern development-IV 3 TFD4001 Fashion Design Illustration-V 3 TFD4015 Dissertation 2
TFD3002 3 TFD3008
Pattern development-III 3 TFD4002 Pattern development-V 3 TFD4016 Collection / Final Project 10

TFD3003 Machine Sewing-III 3 TFD3009 Machine Sewing-IV 3 TFD4003 Machine Sewing-V 3 TFD4017 Portfolio development 2

TFD3004 Draping - III 3 TFD3010 Draping - IV 3 TFD4004 Draping - V 3

TFD3005 Digital Fashion-III 2 TFD3011 Digital Fashion-IV 2 TFD4012 Research Methodology-II 2

TFD3015 Foreign Language-II 2 TFD3012 Research Methodology-I 2 TFD4013 Entrepreneurship-II 2
Entrepreneurship-I 2
TFD3006 Marketing & Merchandising 2 TFD3013

Course BS (FASHION & DESIGN) Cr.
Code Hr.
SUMMER SEMESTER

TFD4005 Internship 1

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Foundation Diploma in

FASHION DESIGN

Introduction
Foundation Diploma is the basic level of awareness for the discipline of Fashion and Design. It starts with the methodology of basic Design, and Drawing
techniques with the detail study of using multiple mediums like water colors, poster paints, charcoal and their application on paper and canvas. In
addition to that foundation knowledge of Pattern Making, Draping and Hand / Machine sewing techniques will also be covered in this course. The
maximum time duration of this diploma is two semesters.

ROAD MAP • Total Semesters 2 Total Credit Hours 29

Course SEMESTER 1 Cr. Course SEMESTER 2 Cr.
Code Hr. Code Hr.
Materials & Process - I Materials & Process – II
TFD1001 2 TFD1008 2

TFD1002 Basic Drawing-I 3 TFD1007 Basic Drawing-II 3
TFD1003
TFD1004 Design Principles & 2 TFD1009 Design Principles & 2
Elements-I Elements-II

Introduction to Textiles-I 2 TFD2005 Fashion Design Illustration-I 2

TFD1005 History of Art 3 TFD2001 Pattern development-I 2

TFD1006 History of Costume I 2 TFD2002 Machine Sewing-I 2

TFD2004 History of Costume II 2

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