Student Handbook

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CONTENTS
Chapter Contents Page. #

Chapter 1 Semester guidelines 03

Academic Regulations

Admission, orientation, registration, add/drop,

Chapter 2
withdrawal, incomplete course, repeating and 07
improving of GPA, freezing a semester and
transfer of credit hours

Chapter 3 Examination, scrutiny, rechecking, degree 16

awarding criterion and issuance of degree and
transcript.

Chapter 4 Students Conduct and Discipline 29

Chapter 5 Scholarships at Nazeer Hussain University 34

Chapter 6 University Services / Facilities 36

Chapter 7 Health & Safety 38

Chapter 8 General Tips 41

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PREFACE
This handbook is designed to introduce you to the great opportunities
available at the NHU. It is presented as an overview of options, activities,
practices, procedures, policies, curriculum, assessment, awards, financial
assistance, sports and many other pieces of interesting information for all
programs that make our Faculties of Social Sciences, Architecture,
Business, Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Besides, information
contained within this handbook additional references are available at the
NHU website at www.nhu.edu.pk. Please refer to this handbook and
website as needed. If you do not find answers to your questions, please
consult the coordinator in your Department who will assist you.

All of the Departments and Faculties are a part of the NHU and operate
under rules, regulations, and policies provided in the statutes or
established by the Board of Governors of the university. Each Department
or Faculty, however, may have some variations in terms of general or
financial procedures which is to be dealt with accordingly.

Knowledge and understanding of the information is important in assuring

that the students in our institution become passionate learners prepared
for success in the institution and beyond.

Nazeer Hussain University strives to provide an intellectually and socially

vibrant campus that offers a safe and supportive environment for all.
Each of us plays a role in preserving this environment, and this handbook
describes the privileges and responsibilities that we grant to our students.

It is important that you take time to familiarize yourself with the

materials in this handbook. Let us know if you have any questions.

We want to welcome you all to NHU, especially those of who are

beginning their first year. You are all about to embark on an exciting
adventure.

We offer you our very best wishes for a wonderful stay at the NHU.
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CHAPTER 1

SEMESTER GUIDELINES

1.1 Academic Year

The academic year at Nazeer Hussain University consists of 02

regular semesters and a summer semester:

Spring (from January to May)

Summer *(from June to August)
Fall (from September to January)

STANDARDIZED SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR THE BACHELOR PROGRAMS

Total No. of Credit Hours Respective Program

Semester Duration 16-18 weeks
Course Duration Respective Program
Number of Summer Sessions 1 – 2 in one academic year
Course Load per Semester for 15 – 18 Credit Hours*
Regular Full-time Students

A regular semester comprises of 16-18 weeks of teaching. A

summer semester is of eight weeks. NHU observes a five day week.

*Summer Semester

 A student who has either failed or has been stopped to take

the examination due to shortage of attendance or wishes to
improve his/her grade; is allowed to register in summer.
 A student will only be allowed to register in 1-2 courses of 3-
6 credit hours.

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 The contact hours per week during the Summer Semester will
be doubled to ensure that the course is completely taught in
a summer session with half of the duration as compared to a
regular (Fall/Spring) semester.

Academic Calendar

The Registrar/Controller of Examinations in consultation with the

Chairpersons of the Departments will prepare an academic calendar,
duly approved by the Vice Chancellor. The Academic Calendar will
include the schedule of whole year (spring, fall and summer
semester). The calendar will include the following information:

 Last date of Registration

 Late date for Submission of Fee
 Commencement of Classes
 Last date for Withdrawal of Courses
 Midterm Examination
 Final Examination
 Announcement of Results/Notification
 University Holidays

Academic Programs

Structure of Degree Programs:

The specified Credit Hour requirements set out below are the
minimum requirements for the award of degree. All departments
reserve the right to add Pre-requisites / Foundation courses in
structure of degree programs from time to time according to the
guidelines set by the Higher Education Commission and by the
approval of the Academic Council. The department’s decision will be
final and binding upon students in such cases.

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1.2 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:

STRUCTURE:

i. Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Studies)

42 Courses (126 Cr. Hr) + Project (6 Cr. Hr)

ii. Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Studies with

Management)
42 Courses (126 Cr. Hr) + Project (6 Cr. Hr)

iii. Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Studies with

e-Business)
42 Courses (126 Cr. Hr) + Project (6 Cr. Hr)

iv. Master of Business Administration

28 Courses (84 Cr. Hr) + Dissertation (6 Cr. Hr)

1.3 ENGINEERING

STRUCTURE:

i. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Electronics)

37 Courses (132 Cr. Hr) (Minimum) + Project (6 Cr. Hr)

ii. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Computer Systems)

37 Courses (132 Cr. Hr) (Minimum) + Project (6 Cr. Hr)

iii. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication

Engineering)
37 Courses (132 Cr. Hr) (Minimum) + Project (6 Cr. Hr)

iv. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

37 Courses (132 Cr. Hr) (Minimum) + Project (6 Cr. Hr)
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1.4 SCIENCES

STRUCTURE:

i. Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

38 Courses (132 Cr. Hr) (Minimum) + Project (6 Cr. Hr)

ii. Bachelor of Science (Telecommunication Systems)

38 Courses (132 Cr. Hr) (Minimum) + Project (6 Cr. Hr)

iii. Bachelor of Science (Electronics)

38 Courses (132 Cr. Hr) (Minimum) + Project (6 Cr. Hr)

1.5 ARCHITECTURE

STRUCTURE:

i. Bachelor of Architecture (Five Years)

57 Courses (180 Cr. Hr) (Minimum)

1.6. Pharmacy

STRUCTURE:

i. Doctor of Pharmacy- Pharm. D. (Five Years)

70 Courses (200 Cr. Hr) (Minimum)

1.7 Education

STRUCTURE:
i. Bachelor of Education –B.Ed. (1.5 Years)
12 Courses (28 Cr. Hr) (Minimum)
Reference: (Extracted from Academic Regulations & HEC Semester Guidelines)

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CHAPTER 2

ADMISSION, ORIENTATION, REGISTRATION, ADD/DROP, WITHDRAWAL,

INCOMPLETE COURSE, REPEATING AND IMPROVING OF GPA, FREEZING A
SEMESTER AND TRANSFER OF CREDIT HOURS

2.1 Admission

Admission to NHU is granted on the basis of merit alone as determined

through the aptitude test of NHU score and the students' previous
academic records. Applicants for admission are provided with a prospectus
which provides details about the admission procedures. They may also
obtain the essential details for their particular program by visiting the
University website www.nhu.edu.pk

2.1.1 Provisional Admissions

Candidates awaiting results of examinations required as per programme

may be allowed to go through the admission process and accorded
admission on “result awaiting” basis. Their selection will be based on their
percentage in the last examination in which they appeared provided they
passed all subjects. Students accorded provisional admission must submit
the results of the examinations required as per programme one week
before the final examination of the first semester; their result in the
required examinations should meet the eligibility criteria for the program.
Candidates who are admitted on result awaiting basis must submit an
affidavit on a stamp paper of Rs. 20/- to the admission department to the
effect that if they fail to meet the eligibility criteria of the programme to
which they have pplied then they will not be eligible for any refunds. (The
affidavit is kept in the Admissions Department.)

2.1.2 Cancellation of Provisional Admission:

Provisional admissions of the students who are admitted on “result

awaiting” basis will be cancelled if they do not submit the requisite
documents meeting eligibility criteria before the Final Examination of first

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semester, or if they fail to meet the eligibility criteria of that program. A

supplementary in any subject is considered as failing the examination even
if the student has attained the acceptable level of %age. The reasons for
the cancellation of admission will be given in writing and fees deposited by
such students will not be refunded.

2.1.3 Deferment of Admissions

Student selected for admissions may defer their admission for one
semester after paying the admission fee. The students desiring to do so are
required to submit an application to the respective Chairman for
deferment of their admissions within two weeks of commencement of the
semester. Fee deposited by such students will be readjusted in the
following semester.

2.1.4 Cancellation of Candidature

If a student fails to meet the academic eligibility criteria, his/her provisional

admission will be cancelled.

2.1.5 Ineligibility of Admission

2.1.5.1 A student who does not meet the basic eligibility for the
applied program is ineligible for admission.

2.1.5.2 The students who are expelled on disciplinary grounds will

not be permitted to rejoin the University.

2.1.6 Change of Academic Discipline

A student of any discipline may change his / her discipline in his/her first
semester only subject to fulfillment of basic eligibility criteria of that
discipline. The student has to apply at the time when the admissions in that
discipline are offered by paying admission form fee / processing fee as per
the NHU policy. If required, students are to appear in the entry test and
interview. Courses in common with other disciplines in which the student
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achieved a grade of at least “B” may be exempted/transferred. Admission

fee and caution money already deposited will be adjusted at the time of
the transfer on confirmation of admission. All such cases (Change of
Academic Discipline) require the approval of Chairpersons and the Vice
Chancellor.

2.2 Orientation of New Students:

Orientation is a requirement for all new students. It is designed to provide

fresh students with information regarding University services, policies and
procedures, student responsibilities and faculty expectations. Orientation
generally takes place just before commencement of a new semester.

2.3 Calendar of Events:

The schedule of admissions, registration, start and close of academic

sessions, examinations, breaks, non-academic activities and holidays are
all listed in the Academic Calendar published by the University.

2.4 Academic Session

There are two regular semesters in one academic year (Spring & Fall). The
duration of these semesters is 16-18 weeks each. The University also offers
summer session of 8-10 weeks duration for those students who have either
failed/dropped or have been stopped to take the examination due to
shortage of attendance or wish to improve their grade. These students are
allowed to register for a course in summer provided that 10 or more
students register for the same course. Such students will not be eligible for
the award of merit scholarship or merit at Convocation. A student will only
be allowed to register in 1-2 courses of 3-6 credit hours. The contact hours
per week during the Summer Semester will be doubled to ensure that the
course is completely taught in a summer session in half of its usual duration
during the regular year.

2.5 Registration
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After admission, students are required to register for courses for each
semester. Course registration of the fresh students is done automatically
by the respective department. For the subsequent semesters, the students
have to go through the registration process before the new semester
starts. Fee must be paid within seven days of commencement of each
semester after approval to register has been obtained.

The following procedure is adopted in order to register for a course:

 Check the prospectus for courses offered
 Any additional course can be taken after getting proper permission
of the departmental Chairperson.
 No course for which a prerequisite is required can be taken unless
the prerequisite requirement has been met.
 Maximum course load is six (06) courses per semester or 15-18
credit hours, which does not include courses from the following
semester.
 In summer semester a student is allowed to register for a
maximum of two courses not exceeding a total of 12 credit hours.
 Fee has to be paid in advance. If deferment is necessary,
application must be made on the approved form.

2.6 Course Pre-requisites

Students cannot be registered in certain courses until they meet courses

pre-requisites. No exemptions to the pre-requisites are made. It is
responsibility of the students to make sure that they have cleared the pre-
requisites where applicable.

2.7 False Registration & Non Payment of Dues

Penalties for false registration and non-payment of requisite dues are as

under:

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2.7.1 Students who register courses but fail to attend classes

and pay the fee within the due date without any written
approval will incur a fine as per fine levied at the time.

2.7.2 Students who register for courses and attend required

classes but do not deposit their fee till midterm
Examinations will incur a fine as per fine levied at that
time.

2.7.3 Students who register for courses and attend classes

without payment of the fee even after the Mid-Term. Will
have their results withheld in the courses for which they
registered and they will also be fined as per fine levied at
that time.

2.8 Add/Drop and Change of Courses:

2.8.1 Students may apply to add or drop a course within two

weeks after registration. They may not drop more than
two courses in a semester. A written expressed permission
shall be required on the prescribed “Course Add and Drop
Form” with “No Objection” from the course instructor. The
fee paid for dropped courses will not be refunded.
Students adding courses will have to to pay the fee for the
added course(s).

2.8.2 For the summer semester the add/drop period is within

the first four calendar days of the semester.

2.8.3 In lieu of dropping any course /courses, the student will

have to take other course/courses to meet the minimum
requirement of five or six courses per semester.

2.8.4 A student is allowed to change a course within 6 sessions

from the start of the semester/course. No fee shall be
charged for the changed course.

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2.9 Withdrawal from a Course:

2.9.1 Withdrawal from a course will be allowed latest up to one

week after the midterm examination. Withdrawn courses
will appear on the ‘semester transcript’ with the letter
grade ‘W’, and will not be treated as ‘F’ grade and the
course will not be counted for the purpose of calculating
SGPA/CGPA.

2.9.2 The fee paid for such courses will not be refunded.

2.9.3 Students can withdraw from a particular course with the

consent of the concerned faculty and respective Head of
the Department / Chairperson.

2.9.4 Students can withdraw from a maximum of 02 courses in

one semester.

2.9.5 Whenever a student's application to withdraw from the

course(s) has been approved and all requirements related
to such withdrawal satisfactorily fulfilled, the relevant
program authority shall inform the Examinations Branch
and forward the original document to the students’
personal file.

2.10 Incomplete Course:

2.10.1 A student who has completed attendance requirements in

a course and taken all class tests and quizzes/assignments
etc. with a minimum of 50% marks in the semester work
and cannot appear in the semester final examination due
to a genuine reason or a reason beyond his/her control
may apply for ‘incomplete’ in the course with the approval
of the course instructor and the Chairperson. His result in
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the course will be denoted by a letter grade ‘I’. This course

can be completed before the final exams of the following
semester (within a year), failing which the student will
receive an ‘F’ grade.

2.10.2 A course will remain incomplete for a maximum period of

one year during which period the missing requirements
are to be fulfilled.

2.10.3 If a student is required to reappear in a course and the

course contents have been changed since the time he/she
took the course, he/she has to take an exam based on the
revised course and cannot demand to be examined on the
contents of the course before it was revised.

2.11 Repeating/Improvement of CGPA/SGPA in Course(s):

2.11.1 Whenever a student fails or gets an ‘F’ grade, he/she has

to repeat the course, whenever offered.

2.11.2 A student may be allowed to repeat a course in which

he/she has obtained Grade ‘C’ or ‘D’.

2.11.3 A student is allowed to repeat a maximum of six courses

in the entire duration of an undergraduate degree
program.

2.11.4 A student is allowed to repeat a maximum of three

courses in the entire duration of a master degree program.

2.11.5 The duration must not exceed the enrollment limit of a

degree program (NOT CLEAR)

2.11.6 In case a student repeats the course which has already

been taken, the old grade will be substituted with the new
grade, (for CGPA calculation) but in case a student takes a
new course in lieu of the course in which he/she failed,
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both the grades will reflect on his/ her semester

transcript, i.e. old course grade and new course grade.

2.12 Freezing of Semester:

2.12.1 If student withdraws from a semester(s), he/she will

resume his/her studies at the same stage where he/she
left. The maximum duration of the degree program shall
remain the same.

1.12.2 If a student is not enrolled in any course in a semester then

he/she will not be considered a regular student of the
University in that period. The student may then enroll in
these courses in a subsequent semester; however, he/she
will has to meet pre-requisites of any course taken. In
addition, it should be understood that the University is not
required to offer all courses in each semester.

Note: Freezing of semester will only be allowed after successful completion

of 1st semester as prerequisite or the case may be for other semester’s
predecessor to the freezing semester. (NOT CLEAR)

1.13 Transfer of Credits:

1.13.1 Transfer of credits is only allowed from institution /

universities recognized by the Higher Education
Commission.

1.13.2 Students applying for transfer of credits are required, in all

cases, to fulfill the basic eligibility criteria as prescribed for
the relevant academic program.

1.13.3 Credits for only those courses will be transferred for which
a course with similar title, standard, duration, credit hours
and matching description is available in the relevant
academic program of Nazeer Hussain University and the
applicant has secured not less than C grade in
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undergraduate and B in the graduate degree program in

the courses to be transferred.

1.13.4 A maximum of 50% of the total credit hours of the relevant

academic program (for semester system) of Nazeer
Hussain University are allowed for transfer.

1.13.5 Students applying for transfer of credits are required to

submit NOC along with the original transcript from his /
her previous university and to deposit processing fee
prescribed by NHU Policy.

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CHAPTER 3

EXAMINATION, SCRUTINY, RECHECKING, DEGREE AWARDING CRITERION

AND ISSUANCE OF DEGREE AND TRANSCRIPT

3.1 Examination

Two major scheduled examinations are conducted at Nazeer Hussain

University during a semester for each course: a midterm examination in
the 8th week and semester end (final) examination in the 16th week. The
duration of midterm examination is 1.5 – 2 hours and the duration for final
term examination is 2.5 – 3 hours, depending on the course contents. The
result of final term examination is posted on the University’s notice boards
and online on website.

3.2 General Scheme of Marking

2.1.1 Faculty of Business and Management Studies and Department of

Education:

Nature of Examination Weightage

Quizzes 10%
Assignments 10%
Presentations 10%
Term Report 10%
Mid Term Examination 20%
Final Examination 40%
Total weightage 100%

3.2.2 Faculty of Engineering Practices & Sciences:

Nature of Examination Weightage
Quizzes 10%
Assignments 10%
Mid Term Examination 30%
Final Examination 50%
Total weightage 100%
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Practical / viva
Nature of Examination Practical weightage
Internal Evaluation (Continuous Assessment 20%
Test/Class Participation
Behavior/Attendance and Lab Manual)

Final Examination (Task 12% viva 18%) 30%

Total weightage 50%

Theory subjects will carry 100 marks. In FEPS, for the subjects having
practical or lab-work requirements, there should be additional 50
marks assigned. Such subjects carry 150 marks i.e. 100 marks for
theory and 50 marks for practical.

The student must pass theory and practical examinations separately.

Failure in one will be considered as failure in the whole subject. This
would mean that the student shall have to pass theory and practical
examination and will be assigned grades in both separately, and which
will be counted in the calculations of SGPA/CGPA separately. It would
be necessary to attempt both the components in the same semester
simultaneously. However, if a student fails in any one of the
component then he/she has to attempt only the ‘failed’ part of the
subject in the subsequent semester after having been registered in
that part of the subject. If a student carries ‘F’ grade in any component
in any such subject, he/she will not be eligible for the award of degree
unless he / she clears both components of the subject, and its status
will be considered as ‘Failed’ at the time of deciding the eligibility
before awarding the degree.

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3.2.3 Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment:

Nature of Examination Weightage
Quizzes 10%
Assignments / presentation / studio 10%
Portfolio / writing skills 10%
Mid Semester Examinations 30%
Final Examination 40%
Total weightage 100%

3.2.4 Faculty of Pharmacy Marks Distribution:

Theory Papers
Nature of Examination Theory weightage
Internal Evaluation 20%
Mid Term Examination 30%
Final Examination 50%
Total weightage 100%
Practical
Nature of Examination Practical weightage
Lab manual / Journal 10%
Quiz 20%
Final Examination (Performance 50%, viva 70%
20%)
Total weightage 100%

The semester’s midterm and final examination are conducted in

accordance with time table/schedule of examinations, prepared by
the Controller of Examination in consultation with Chairpersons of the
Departments. The time table is displayed two weeks prior to the
commencement of the midterm and final examination.

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3.3 CGPA and SGPA Formula:

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)/Semester Grade Point

Average (SGPA) will be calculated by the formula:

CGPA= Sum of (Credit Hours X GP)

Total No. of Credit Hours

SGPA= Sum of (Semester’s Credit Hours X GP)

Total No. of Semester’s Credit Hours

3.4 Grading Policy:

3.4.1 Grading Policy for the FBMS Department of Education:

Grade Percentage Grade Point

A 87 – 100 4.00
A- 82 – 86 3.67
B+ 77 – 81 3.33
B 72 – 76 3.00
B- 68 – 71 2.67
C+ 64 – 67 2.33
C 60 – 63 2.00
F Below 60 0.00
W Withdrawal
I Incomplete

3.4.1 Grading Policy for the FEPS & FABE:

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Grade Percentage Grade Point

A 85 and above 4.00
A- 80 – 84 3.66
B+ 75-79 3.33
B 71-74 3.00
B- 68-70 2.66
C+ 64-67 2.33
C 61-63 2.00
C- 58-60 1.66
D+ 54-57 1.33
D 50-53 1.00
F Below 50 0.00
W Withdrawal
I Incomplete

3.4.2 Grading Policy for Faculty of Pharmacy

Grade Percentage Grade Point

A+ 90 & above 4.00
A 85 – 89 4.00
A- 80 – 84 3.80
B+ 75 – 79 3.40
B 71 – 74 3.00
B- 68 – 70 2.80
C+ 64 – 67 2.40
C 61 – 63 2.00
C- 57 – 60 1.80
D+ 53 – 56 1.40
D 50 – 52 1.00
F Below 50 0.00
W Withdrawal
I Incomplete

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3.5 Grade Appeal Policy

Step 1: A student if dissatisfied with a result will make an appeal to the

Head of the Department within 15 days of result announcement.

Step 2: The Head of Department will take the following action:

1. If the issue is regarding the final examination, the Head of the

Department will forward it to the examinations for scrutiny or
rechecking of the paper.

2. If the issue is regarding the recording of marks by the teacher, the

Head of the Department after discussing the matter with the
teacher will either approve or disapprove the appeal.

3. The request if approved will be forwarded to the Examination

Department with the reason of alteration in grades along with the
proof.

3.5.1 Scrutiny and Recheck Policy for Final Examinations Only:

The following procedure for scrutiny of answer scripts is to be

followed.

1. Any student desirous of getting his/her answer script (s)

scrutinized may apply on the prescribed form available with
Students Information Center.

2. Scrutiny will be restricted to :

i. Checking of ‘total marks’ on the answer script & rectification

of any discrepancies found as a result of such scrutiny.
ii. Marking of any question found unmarked & rectification of
the total.

3. Scrutiny fee as prescribed from time to time has to be paid.

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The following procedure for Re-checking of answer script(s) is to be

followed.

i. Any student desirous of getting his/her answer script (s) re-

checked can apply on the prescribed form available with
Students Information Center.

ii. Re-checking of answer script(s) shall be conducted by two

instructors but other than the instructor who had taught and
had marked the answer script(s).

iii. Photocopies of answer script(s) (with no information of the

student’s identity, marks, etc) shall be provided to each of
the two instructors for re-checking.

iv. Average of marks shall be ascertained from the two re-

checked answer script(s).

v. The grading after re-checking shall supersede the earlier

result in case of increase of marks.

vi. Rechecking fee as prescribed from time to time has to be

paid.

3.6 Degree Awarding Criterion:

3.6.1 The degree awarding criteria for the undergraduate students is

CGPA 2.00 and for the graduate students it is 2.50 without any
failure. The additional courses, if taken shall not be considered for
the said purpose. A separate certificate will be issued for the
grades obtained in the additional courses.
3.6.2 The core and elective courses and the project/thesis as defined in
the plan of study for the respective degree program must be
passed.

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3.6.3 The total number of credit hours requirement for the respective
degree program must be fulfilled.

3.7 Probation, Dismissal and Promotion

3.7.1 Whenever an undergraduate student’s CGPA decreases from 1.5,

or a graduate student’s CGPA decreases from 2.00, he/she will be
on 1st probation for the next semester. If the undergraduate
student fails to improve his/her CGPA to 1.5, or a graduate student
fails to improve his / her CGPA to 2.00, he/she will be placed on
“Last Probation”. If the student who was earlier on 1st probation
fails to achieve the minimum desired CGPA during the period of
his last probation, he/she shall be dropped from the faculty and
cannot be re-admitted in the same degree program.

3.7.2 A student on probation will be allowed to take only 50% of the

normal semester course load.

3.7.3 Any student who receives 0.00 GPA in the first semester will be
dismissed from University.

2.7.3 The said student once dismissed cannot be granted admission in

same or any other program of the University.

3.7.4 The undergraduate student who maintains a SGPA of 1.5 or more

and a graduate students who maintains a SGPA of 2.00 or more,
shall be promoted to the next higher class.

3.7.5 A student registering in 5th semester or in subsequent semesters

has to ensure that he/she must clear all the subjects of previous
semester as shown below:

i. In 5th semester Cleared all subjects of 1st semester

with 2.00 GPA
ii. In 6th semester Cleared all subjects of 2nd semester
with 2.00 GPA

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iii. In 7th semester Cleared all subjects of 3rd semester

with 2.00 GPA
iv. In 8th semester Cleared all subjects of 4th semester
with 2.00 GPA

3.7.6 The graduate students have to clear pre-requisite for taking

courses of next higher class.

2.7.8 For FEPS student, who does not get the required passing marks in
theory, he / she will be required to repeat the theory only. Similarly
if a student does not get the required pass marks in Lab work
separately, he/she will be required to repeat the Lab work.

2.7.9 A student securing grade ‘B’ and above will not be allowed to
reappear in the course for improvement.

2.7.10 However, he/she is allowed to repeat course(s) in which he/she

secured ‘C’ or lesser grades.

2.7.11 If a student fails to appear in the end semester examination,

he/she will be awarded ‘F’ grade.

3.8 Code of Conduct during Examination

3.8.1 All answers intended for the examinations must be written on both
sides of the pages of the Answer Scripts and not on one side only.
Supplement will be provided only when the candidate has fully
written out on both sides of the pages of the Answer Script.
3.8.2 No loose paper will be provided to use for rough work and no
paper is to be brought in for the purpose. All work must be done in
the answer script provided and the pages used for rough work or
calculation(s) must be struck out by drawing a line through each
page so used from top to bottom and no page should be torn out.

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3.8.3 Candidates are forbidden to write any answer or anything else on

the question paper or any material or carry away any writing from
the examinations hall.

3.8.4 No Candidate will be allowed to leave examination hall until 30

minutes have elapsed from the time when the question paper is
given, or re-enter examination hall after leaving it, after finally
giving his/her answer book.

3.8.5 To draw the attention of the invigilator the candidate may simply
raise hand without making any noise or disturbance.

3.8.6 A student while in the examinations shall not help or try to help
any other student nor obtain or try to get help from any other
student. Communication of any sort between student and any
other person, inside or outside the examinations hall is strictly
prohibited. Severe punishment will be meted out to students who
are found in possession of notes, books, scribbling or making any
attempt to use unfair means.

3.8.7 Student are required to ensure that on the day of examination they
arrive 15 minutes before the start of examinations.

3.8.8 No students shall be admitted to the examinations hall/room later

than thirty (30) minutes after the start of the examinations and no
extra time shall be given.

3.8.9 Personal belongings of students including books, pencil cases and

bags, etc. shall be left in the place designated for this purpose at
the examinations hall without any responsibility to NHU.

3.8.10 Each student is required to place his/her ID card on the desk in the
examinations hall for the duration of his/her examinations.
Attempts at impersonation of any student shall lead to
cancellation of examinations.

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3.8.11 Borrowing of stationery is strictly not allowed during the

examinations.

3.8.12 No student shall be allowed to sit in a section other than the

section in which he/she is originally registered.

3.8.13 Students will fill all the information on the answer scripts along
with their signature.

3.8.14 Invigilator has the right to expel any student from the
examinations hall on any attempt of cheating, misconduct or any
other behavior they feel inappropriate without any recourse.

3.8.15 When the Invigilator announces the end of the examinations, the
students shall stop writing immediately and remain seated silently
until permitted to leave the examination hall by the Invigilator.

3.8.16 Any type of calculator may be used provided that the calculator is
hand held, battery operated or solar-powered, noiseless and has
no facility for the storage of alphabetical information other than
hexadecimal numbers.

3.8.17 Calculators must be available for inspection by the Invigilators.

3.8.18 No other electronic aids are permitted such as mobile

phones/digital diaries etc. in the examinations hall. Any student
found possessing these electronic aids shall be liable to
cancellation of that paper, removal from Examinations hall,
suspension for next semester, and/or expulsion from the
University.

3.9 Procedure for Issuance of Transcript

3.9.1 Incomplete Transcript:

 Students enrolled in a program can apply for an incomplete

transcript for their own record or any other reason. This transcript
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will reflect all grades of the students whether “withdrawal,

Incomplete, Fail” etc.

 The incomplete transcript will be issued once during the entire

period of study.

3.9.2. Complete Transcript:

 A student is eligible to apply for a complete transcript after he /

she has completed the program of study successfully with a CGPA
of 2 for undergraduate and 2.5 for graduate programmes or above.

 Before the issuance of transcript, the examination department will

check the entire courses (passed or failed) with original grade card
and change the course result if it is reflected differently on the
system.

 The complete consolidated (final) transcript will not depict the

failure, withdrawn, incomplete and repeated courses.

3.9.3 Procedure for the award of a Duplicate transcript or Degree

The following procedure will be followed for the award of a

duplicate transcript or a duplicate degree to a student who loses
his/her degree or a transcript:-

i. He/she has to file an FIR and give the University a copy of the
same.

ii. The student pays fees of Rs. 2000/- for a Duplicate transcript
and Rs. 7,000/- for a duplicate degree.

(Rates are subject to revision from time to time by the Finance

Department)

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iii. The office verifies the academic records and prepares a

duplicate transcript or a duplicate degree which are marked as
“Duplicate”.

3.10 Class Attendance

Students are expected to attend the lectures and labs regularly. A student
with less than 75% attendance in class lectures/labs is not allowed to
appear in the end semester examination. The students having short of
attendance will be awarded “F” grade.

3.11 Fee Structure

Please refer to the University Prospectus for detailed fee structure

pertaining to your programs. Changes, if and when made, will be intimated
to you by your departments and will also be posted on the University
website.

3.12 Payment of Fee

New students must deposit their fee on or before the date notified by the
University failing which the candidature for admission in the University
shall stand cancelled.

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CHAPTER 4

STUDENTS CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

4.1 Academic Conduct:

At NHU academic honesty is mandatory. Absolutely no plagiarism/

cheating in any examination, quiz, assignment, report, practical and/or
presentation by any student is tolerated. Each case is decided on its own
merit in accordance with notified plagiarism policies.

a) All classrooms are cell phone or any other equipment free zones.
Permission to attend to emergencies is to be obtained from the
respective faculty and the departmental Chairman.

b) Sports / music playing and /or other activities in the premises of

University during class timings are not allowed.

4.2 Cheating

Students, who use or attempt to use unauthorized information in any

academic exercise, including examinations, are cheating.

4.3 Plagiarism

Taking words, ideas, figures or materials from other sources and presenting
them as one's own without acknowledging the source. Any failure to
accurately and completely document all uses of source materials in an
academic exercise like project, assignments or research work constitutes
plagiarism and academic dishonesty.

4.4 Penalties for Academic Dishonesty

Students found guilty of academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary

action, the severity of which will depend upon the seriousness of the

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offence and may include assignment of an “F” Grade or even dismissal from
the program.

4.5 Students’ Code of Conduct

As a student of Nazeer Hussain University, you will be required to observe

the following code of conduct:

4.5.1 Respect for convictions and traditions of others in matters of

religion, conscience and customs while observing your own
religious duties / customs.

4.5.2 Loyalty to Pakistan and refraining from doing anything which is

repugnant to its honour and prestige in any way.

4.5.3 Truthfulness and honesty in dealing with other people.

4.5.4 Respect for elders and politeness to all, especially to women,

children, old people, the weak and the helpless.

4.5.5 Special respect for your teachers and others in authority in the
University.

4.5.6 Cleanliness of body, mind, speech and habits.

4.5.7 Helpfulness to fellow beings.

4.5.8 Devotion to studies and prescribed co-curricular activities.

4.5.9 Observance of thrift and protection of public property.

4.5.10 Observance of the rules and regulations of the University in force

from time to time.

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4.6 Action against Misconduct

Every member of the faculty and staff has the responsibility as well as the
power to check any disorderly or improper conduct or any breach of the
regulations by students. Misconduct in a classroom when a student is
under the charge of a teacher shall not be allowed and punitive action, if
found guilty, may be initiated depending upon the seriousness of the
misconduct and in accordance with the procedure rules and regulations of
the University, formulated time to time. Faculty members have been given
powers to warn students and also to forward observation slips about the
bad conduct of any student.

4.7 Prohibited Acts

The following acts are prohibited for students:

4.7.1 Smoking in the University.

4.7.2 Consumption of alcoholic drinks or other intoxicating drugs in the

University.

4.7.3 Organizing or taking part in any function inside the University or

organizing any club or society of students except in accordance
with the prescribed rules and regulations.

4.7.4 Collecting any money or receiving funds or pecuniary assistance for

or on behalf of the University except with the written permission
of the Chairperson of the Department or any other person
authorized by the University, in this regard.

4.7.5 Staging, inciting or participating in or abetting any walkout, strike

or other form of agitation against the University its teachers,
officers or authorities inciting any one to violence, disruption of
the peaceful atmosphere in any way, making inflammatory
speeches or gestures which may cause resentment, issuing of
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pamphlets or cartoons casting aspersions on the teachers or staff

of its authorities / bodies or doing anything in any way likely to
promote rift and hatred among the students, issuing statements in
the press, making false accusations or lowering the prestige.

4.7.6 Theft of any item which is University property, including

unauthorized taking away of library books / laboratory equipment.

4.7.7 indulging in acts involving chalking of premises or display of

posters/leaflets/notices jeopardizing the maintenance of good
order and discipline at the University premises.

4.7.8 Fighting / quarrelling with other students.

4.8 Acts of Indiscipline.

A student shall be deemed to have committed an act of indiscipline if

he/she;

4.8.1 Commits a breach of conduct specified in the regulations.

4.8.2 Disobeys the laws, orders of a teacher or other person in authority.

4.8.3 Habitually neglects his/her work or absents himself/herself from

the classroom without valid reason.

4.8.4 Will fully damages public property or the property of fellow

students or any teacher or employee of the University and its
constituent units.

4.8.5 Does not pay the fee, fines, or other dues payable under the laid
down rules and regulations.

4.8.6 Uses indecent language, wears immodest dress, makes indecent

remarks or gestures or behaves in a disorderly manner; or commits
any criminal, immoral or dishonorable act (whether committed

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within the University or outside) or any act which is prejudicial to

the interests of the University.

4.9 Penalties prescribed by NHU policy

4.9.1 All such of academic indiscipline will be referred to NHU discipline

committee who’s decision will be final in this regards.

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CHAPTER 5

SCHOLARSHIPS AT NAZEER HUSSAIN UNIVERSITY

5.1 Performance Based Scholarships

5.1.1 Students achieving 4.00 GPA will be offered a scholarship of 50%

of the tuition fee for that semester.

5.1.2 Students acquiring 3.75 GPA to 3.99 GPA will be offered a

scholarship of 40% of the tuition fee for that semester provided
they have a CGPA of 3.50.

5.1.3 Students achieving GPA 3.50 to 3.74 will be offered a scholarship

of 30% of the tuition fee for that semester provided they have a
CGPA of 3.50.

5.1.4 The above scholarships will be admissible to students against

whom there is no disciplinary proceeding pending and they have
taken at least 15 credit hours in that semester.

5.1.5 For undergraduate degree program at least 15 credit hours are

required for considering for scholarship.

5.1.6 For Graduate degree program 12 credit hours are required for
considering for scholarship.

5.1.7 The total number of scholarships will not exceed 10% of the total
number of students enrolled in that semester in that particular
program.

5.1.8 These discounts are offered on semester basis only and a list is
prepared after the announcement of every semester result.
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5.1.9 If the total number of applicants exceeds 10% then a merit list will
be prepared.

5.1.10 A separate list of scholarship recipients will be prepared for each

program.

Note
 The students having “W” grade “I” and “F” grade are not eligible
for the scholarship.

 The student involved in disciplinary actions or proceeding will not

be considered for Scholarship.

 The scholarship will be given the students of Regular semester

(Spring / Fall) and will not be given to the students of summer
semester.

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CHAPTER 6

UNIVERSITY SERVICES / FACILITIES

6.1 Library

The University has a well-stocked library and time spent by you in it will
meet your research requirements and your need for a quiet study place.
The library also provides electronic access through the internet to
databases throughout the world. Special access rights have been obtained
from many database sources to ensure that you have the most up-to-date
information available to back your course requirements.

6.2 Library Rules

6.2.1 Students are permitted to borrow 3 books at a time for a maximum

period of 14 days. Books borrowed may be reissued on completion
of the time period provided:

6.2.2 The books are not required by others.

6.2.3 The borrowed books are produced at the time of reissue.

6.2.4 Books are not being borrowed a third time after being re-issued
earlier.

6.2.5 Following library material will not be issued and must be consulted
in the library:

• Reference Material
• Thesis Reports
• Audio/Video cassettes
• Magazines and periodicals
• All unprocessed material

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6.2.6 If you lose or damage a book, you will have to pay for it and since
many of the books are difficult to replace, the cost charged would
be twice the original price. Please ensure also that you return the
books by the due dates, otherwise you will be given a notice.
Ultimately you might end up paying a fine of Rs.100/- per day after
the second notice has been issued.

6.3 Security

University has round the clock security staff for ensuring safety measures
for the premises and the students. However you are advised to personally
ensure security of your personal belongings inside and outside the
classrooms.

6.4 Cafeteria

University has a cafeteria with a variety of snacks available at reasonable

rates.

6.5 Photocopy Shop

Stationary, photocopy and binding of documents facilities are available to

the students in the University at a very nominal cost.

6.6 Wi-Fi Technology

Students, faculty and staff are allowed to assess wireless internet facility
from any place in the University. In order to benefit from this service,
students must register their Wi-Fi devices with the IT-Manager.

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CHAPTER 7

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

These guidelines are intended to provide students with general information

on a variety of safety issues, which may be relevant in connection with their
time at NHU premises.

7.1 Requirements for NHU and its Students

NHU has an obligation to provide the following for you:

7.1.1 Provision of safe place of work

7.1.2 Provision of safe labs and equipment

7.1.3 Provision of safe facilities at campus

7.2 However it is required that students also have responsibilities as

follows:

7.2.1 To take ‘reasonable care of themselves and other people who may be
affected by the way they work

7.2.2 To ‘co-operate with the administration/ university

7.2.3 Not to interfere with safety arrangements provided by the University

It is under these requirements that we ask that you take note of the
following must do’s whilst in the University.

7.3 Mandatory Points

7.3.1 You must not smoke in any NHU buildings or in its grounds

7.3.2 You must not wedge any doors open

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7.3.3 You must report all accidents (as soon as practicable after the
accident) to your teacher or nearest member of administration
staff.

7.3.4 You must only eat and drink in dedicated areas.

7.3.5 You must also ensure that you are familiar with NHU fire precautions,
procedures and escape routes. (You will be informed of these at the start
of term. If you have not been informed then ask your teachers as soon as
possible)

7.4 Fire Precautions for Students

7.4.1 General Fire Precautions

If you discover or suspect a fire, immediately report it to your teacher or

administrative staff stating the precise location and any other relevant
information.
If you do not discover the fire but hear about the fire then evacuate the
building via the shortest possible route and report to the assembly point
for your building.

7.4.2 Before each term

Ensure you are familiar with the route of escape (including the alternative
routes) for the area you are studying in, bearing in mind you may be in a
basement or similar area where the route may be confined and plant or
machinery has to be negotiated.

7.4.3 General Rules to be followed

I. Means of escape routes and staircase enclosures should not be

obstructed by items or by students.

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II. Be careful when using equipment/materials and processes which

could:
a) Cause a fire to be started
b) Increase the severity of a fire. All equipment, or equipment
utilizing a naked flame is to be switched off or disconnected
after use on every occasion.

III. Any use of flammable chemicals or gases is to be only as per the

manufacturer’s instructions and conditions of use. Flammable
materials are to be kept in the correct containers and stored
securely when not in use.

IV. All cylinders containing flammable gases shall either be stored in

an area suitably designed to minimize any risk of combustion or
removed from the site each day after use.

V. For any other information or questions regarding your health and

safety please contact you’re a faculty member of staff in your
Department.

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CHAPTER 8

GENERAL TIPS

8.1 Make regular visits to the University website www.nhu.edu.pk where

you will see more details about your program.

8.2 You may want to arrange to meet with a teacher before you sign up
for a course.

8.3 Read the course description ahead of time and verify that you meet
the pre-requisites (if any) indicated. Ask other students what their
impressions and experiences have been. Make an informed decision
BEFORE you register for the course.

8.4 When you have to study, find a quiet place. Sometimes you have to
hide from distractions like friends. Tell others you are working and ask
them to leave you alone for a while. You can meet later to relax and
have fun.

8.5 Take a break if you need it.

8.6 Review the day's notes when classes are over. Deal with questions
about class material when it's fresh. In this way you'll avoid the need
to cram for tests.

8.7 Set up a study schedule that includes a few hours each day and stick
to it.

8.8 Promise yourself that you'll have fun only IF you study for a period of
time. By all means relax and enjoy yourself AFTER you reach your goal.

8.9 Take frequent short breaks. Studies have shown people can
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get to the point where your mind starts to wander, get up, take a walk
and come back.

8.10 Sometimes working with others can help you illustrate which material
is understood by you and which isn't. If you can answer questions and
explain concepts to others, chances are you know the information
well. Otherwise you'll realize that you need to study some more.

8.11 Be cautious about working with others. Sometimes certain members

will actually provide a distracting force. Carefully choose with whom
you will work.

8.13 Cycle between working alone and working with others. Work alone to
master concepts and information. Work with others to test your true
understanding.

8.14 Learn to manage your time. Don't let it manage you.

8.15 Prioritize your tasks.

8.16 Don't postpone the small tasks (a sense of accomplishment is good

and overlooked small tasks can become larger tasks.)

8.17 Read for comprehension, rather than just to get to the end of the
chapter.

8.18 Do the most difficult work first, perhaps breaking it up with some
easier tasks.

8.19 Don't wait until the last minute to complete your projects.

8.20 Lastly, have a positive attitude!

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NHU Contact Number & Extensions

S# Department Ext.#
+92-021-36362046-54
1 Vice Chancellor 107
2 PS to Vice Chancellor 171
3 Registrar 108
4 Assistant Registrar 103
5 PS to Registrar 105
6 Public Relation Office (PRO)/ Campus Administrator 162
7 Admissions Department 169
8 Marketing Department 165
9 Humanities & Social Sciences 114
10 Pharmacy 142
11 Architecture & Built Environment (ABE) 192
Business & Management Studies (BMS) For
12
Chairperson 177
13 Business & Management Studies (BMS) For Faculty 179
14 Mechanical Engineering (EPS) For Chairperson 174
15 Mechanical Engineering (EPS) For Faculty 173
16 Humanities & Social Sciences 193
17 Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EPS) 185
18 Examination Department 150
19 Director Finance 154
20 Accounts Department 152
21 Information Systems Department 148
22 Library 180
23 Gate 120

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Physical Facilities

Chairmen Offices 06

Faculty Cubicles 08

Staff Rooms 06

Lecture Halls 18

Coordinator Rooms 06

Design Studios 03

Model Making Workshop 01

Mechanical Workshop 01

Machine Shop 01

Electronic Lab 01

Physics Lab 01

Engineering Drawing Lab 01

Computer Labs 04

Chemistry Lab 01

Pharmaceutics lab 01
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Physical Facilities (Contd.)

Pharmacology lab 01
Pharmaceutical Chemistry lab 01
Pharmacognosy lab 01
Central Library 01
Departmental Library 01
Seminar Room 01
Conference Room 01
Main Auditorium 01
Mini - Auditoriums 06
Clinic with Ambulance 01
Wi-Fi Campus 10 Mbps
Examination Department 02
Finance Department 02
Admissions & Marketing Department 02
Complain Office 01
Admin Office 01
Medical Room 01

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Physical Facilities (Contd.)

IT Server Room 01

Administration Rooms 17

Tuck Shop 01

Book Shop 01

Cafeteria 01

Transport Office 01

Playground 01

Parking lots 02

Guards Room 03

Indoor Games Hall 01

Girls Common Room 01

Boys Common Room 01

Female Washrooms 06

Male Washrooms 06

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Internet Facilities
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