MS Islamic Studies – LCWU – Lahore

Course Name:    MS Islamic Studies

Overview:   

Islamic Studies as an elective subject was introduced in Lahore College after the establishment of Pakistan. Mrs Riffat Hanif, a renowned scholar, joined this institution in 1951 as the head of Islamic Studies Department. Post Graduate classes in Islamic Studies started in 1979.The four year degree program in Islamic Studies was introduced in 2004. Since 2004 the department is also offering the PhD program and till now two scholars have completed their PhD from this department.MS in Islamic Studies started in 2008 and 26 students have been awarded the degree in MS Islamic Studies to the present date.

Number of Semesters:    4

Requirements

As per policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for admission to MS/M.Phil. Programs, the female candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Minimum 16 years of education (BS or MSC in the relevant fields) or equivalent
  
• The candidate must have obtained 2.50/4.00 CGPA in semester system or 50% marks in annual system
  
• Qualifying GAT General (50% qualifying marks) is required to apply for the admission in MS Program.
  
• Entry test (50% qualifying marks) and interview organized by University is mandatory for admission in MS Program.
  

Course Duration:     2 Years

How to apply:

• The candidates may obtain admission forms along with prospectus from the university office on the dates notified. They will fill out the form in their own handwriting. They will attach the photo copies of the following documents:
  

i. Matriculation Certificate / Equivalent
j. Intermediate Certificate / Equivalent
k. BS / equivalent degree
l. Provisional / Character Certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended.
m. Domicile Certificate
n. NIC of the candidate
o. Monthly Income Certificate of Father / Mother / Guardian.
p. Migration Certificate (Other Board / University).
q. GAT Result Card
r. NOC from the concerned department (in case of Govt./Semi Govt. Employee)
s. Three attested passport size photographs.
t. NIC of candidate’s Father / Guardian

• In case of Foreign Candidate:
  

a. Attested photocopy of Foreign Passport.
b. Forwarding letter from the concerned embassy and Higher Education department, Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore

• The selected candidates shall pay the dues by the dates notified otherwise their seats will be cancelled.
  
• Due to limited seats in the hostel, hostel seat will be granted on merit only.
  
• The candidates from the other universities shall provide NOC from their respective universities.
  
• All the selected candidates are required to bring all original documents and two passport size photographs at the time of depositing the University dues otherwise they will not be allowed to pay the dues.
  
• Admission on general seats is granted strictly on merit.
  
• Student passed Pharm-D (5 year programme) is eligible to apply for M.Phil. Admission.
  

Curriculum:

Semester: I

 Semester: II

 Semester: III, IV