Universities With Valid NOC Offering MPhil/MS/equivalent and PhD programme
HEC Announcement – Obtaining No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Launching MS/MPhil/Equivalent and PhD Programmes is Mandatory.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan has made it mandatory since November 7, 2013 for all Universities/Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before launching MS/MPhil or equivalent and PhD programmes. Also Read: Hec Pakistan Rapid Technology Transfer Grant (RTTG) Application 2023
Before taking admission, the students must ensure that:
• The university has a valid NOC to offer MPhil/MS/equivalent and PhD programme. Please visit the HEC website for updated NOCs given at the link: http://www.hec.gov.pk/site/NOCs-MPhil-PhD
• Further, the affiliated colleges/institutions are NOT allowed to offer MS/MPhil/PhD and equivalent programmes.
• Parents and all prospective students are advised NOT to take admissions in PhD and MPhil/MS programmes offered by the universities/degree awarding institutions or sub-campuses operating without prior NOC from HEC as well as those offered and taught at any affiliated institution/college.
HEC will NOT recognise/attest the degrees awarded in violation of HEC guidelines.
