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At CECOS University Peshawar, the admission process of undergraduate programs normally starts in July every year. Whereas, for postgraduate programs the fall admissions start in August and Spring admissions start in February every year.

The undergraduate admissions are offered once in a year, whereas, the postgraduate admission are offered twice in a year.

The start of admission is announced through advertisement in newspapers and social media campaign.

The admission information is available on CECOS University Official website www.cecos.edu.pk.

You can also contact the admission office at 091-5860291-3 Ext. 195 and 196.

Students awaiting result can apply for admission. However, such candidates are allowed provisional admission subject to fulfillment of requisite eligibility criteria.

Yes, we arrange campus tours prior to admissions.

CECOS University is offering undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture,
Management Sciences, Computer Science, Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences, Biosciences and Basic Sciences. For further details visit the University website www.cecos.edu.pk.

Different undergraduate programs have different eligibility criteria. You can check the admission eligibility criteria in University prospectus available at our website www.cecos.edu.pk.

Most of the undergraduate program are having 4 years’ minimum duration except the B. Architecture, PharmD and DPT programs which have 5 years’ duration.

CECOS University is offering graduate and postgraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture, Management Sciences, Computer Science and Biosciences. For further details visit the University website www.cecos.edu.pk.

Different graduate programs have different eligibility criteria. You can check the admission eligibility criteria in University prospectus available at our website www.cecos.edu.pk.

The minimum duration of graduate programs is 2 years.

You can apply for admission in CECOS University through any of the following processes:
1) Online Application:

 You can apply online from anywhere, through the online form available at the University website www.apply. cecos.edu.pk
 You have to deposit Rs.1,500/- for undergraduate program and Rs. 2000/- for graduate / postgraduate programs as admission processing fee through any mode of payment (Online Transfer/IBFT/Easy paisa/Jazz cash) in one of the followings bank accounts being maintained with title of CECOS University of IT and Emerging
Sciences and mention the transaction ID in online application:
JS Bank Ltd. (JSBL) 9017000000971839
Faysal Bank Ltd. (FBL) 01140060004449
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) 6020199835300010

 No document will be required to be submitted with online application.
 Applications received on or before the closing date will be entertained.
 Names of only eligible candidates will be included in the merit list.
 Appearance in centralized test conducted by ETEA will be compulsory for admission
in B.Sc. Engineering programs
 Incorrect information will result in rejection of online admission application.
2) Paper Application:
The interested candidates can obtain the University Prospectus and Admission form from the Main Campus of the University. The candidates have to follow the
instructions given on the admission form and prospectus, fill in the form and submit the same in the Admission Cell by hand before the closing date.

In case of any query you can contact the CECOS admission team on 091-5860291-3 (Ext: 195-196) or 03450023267. The CECOS Admissions Team will be available to guide you to complete all the formalities. You can also download the prospectus from the University
website www.cecos.edu.pk/prospectus/

The admission application fee is Rs. 1500/- for undergraduate programs and Rs. 2000/- for graduate and postgraduate programs.

The age limit for undergraduate programs in 30 years, however, the Vice Chancellor can allow relaxation in age limit on case to case basis. For graduate programs there is no age
limit.

We follow the deadlines mentioned in admission schedule. However, acceptance of applications after the deadline depends upon availability of vacant seats in relevant
program.

For undergraduate engineering programs appearance in ETEA / centralized entry test is mandatory. There is no requirement of minimum ETEA / centralized test score. For non-
engineering undergraduate program, the minimum required entry test score is 50.

One-year exemption is given in undergraduate engineering programs to those who possess Bachelor of Technology degree in relevant field.

The foreign applicants having passport and valid visit visa can apply for admission. After admission, their cases are forwarded to Higher Education Commission for grant of NOC and continuation of studies.

Yes, the selected candidates are called for interview.

The foreign applicants can give interview through skype or WhatsApp.

There is not quota system for admission in any discipline. All the admissions are made purely on merit basis.

Students are not to allowed on campus. University hostels are available in the nearby locality.

Yes, in case you could not make it this time, you can apply in the next admission session.

You can apply in every admission session, however, the admission will be made purely on merit basis.

Transfer of credits are allowed from any Pakistani university recognized by Higher Education Commission and relevant accreditation body. Detailed procedure of credit transfer is given in the University prospectus available at our website www.cecos.edu.pk.

Transfer of credits are allowed from any foreign university recognized by Higher Education Commission and relevant accreditation body. Detailed procedure of credit transfer is given in the University prospectus available at our website www.cecos.edu.pk.

Presently, there is no affiliated college or distance learning institute of CECOS University.

Yes, CECOS University offers concession and financial to needy and deserving students. The financial aid form is available at University web site www.cecos.edu.pk

The financial aid form is available at University web site ww.cecos.edu.pk. You have to submit the financial aid application to Director Welfare as per dates mentioned in admission schedule.

In every semester the University invites applications for financial aid. In case your financial position changes during the semester, you can submit financial aid form to Director Welfare. The form is available at University website www.cecos.edu.pk.

The Conduct and Discipline Regulations are mentioned in University prospectus available at our website www.cecos.edu.pk.

Kindly visit University website www.cecos.edu.pk to check the department wise list of faculty.

With over 41,000 graduates, diverse portfolio and excellent blend of engineering, technology, business education, computer science, architecture, and biotechnology, the university aims to address some of the latest issues in engineering and industrial practices, big data, tech entrepreneurship, life sciences and effective integration, sustainable and energy efficient manufacturing, materials and infrastructure. Presently around 3000+ students are enrolled in different undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

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