Department of Data Science - IUB

Empowering the Future: Bridging the Gap!

Department of Data Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan

Transport Schedule during Final Term Examinations The The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan

Fee Defaulter Students will not be allowed to sit in the Final Term Examination

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GRE/HAT through ETC Now Mandatory from Fall 2027, Not 2026

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to defer the implementation of the requirement for conducting GRE/HAT-General and GRE/HAT-Subject tests through the Education Testing Council (ETC) for admissions to Level 7 and Level 8 programmes.

Instructions Regarding IUB Entry Test for Existing MPhil/PhD Students and for New Admissions - Fall 2026
​It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that the students who were granted provisional admission in MPhil/PhD programs and have not yet qualified the "IUB Entry Test" are directed to appear in the upcoming test conducted by the IUB Testing Service, qualify the same, and submit an attested copy of the result card in the Directorate of Advanced Studies and Research for registration process.
​Further, the candidates intending to seek admission in the upcoming Fall Semester 2026 are advised not to apply/appear in the "IUB Entry Test" till further orders.
​All the Directors / Principals / Chairpersons of the Departments / Colleges / Institutes are requested to advise the MPhil/PhD scholars who have not yet passed the entry test to appear in the IUB Entry Test and qualify the same on priority basis.

Public Announcement: HEC’s Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) – General for MS/M.Phil & HAT‑Subject for PhD admissions – Fall 2026.

The Education Testing Council (ETC) is conducting the HAT‑General on 05 July 2026 nationwide.

Get ready for a standardized, merit‑based admission system that boosts quality & transparency in Pakistan’s higher education.

For queries, visit https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk.

Higher Education Test Schedule

New Admission Policy for MPhil & PhD
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced a major change regarding admissions for MPhil and PhD programs in all public and private universities across Pakistan.
Key Changes:
Effective Date:Starting from the Fall 2026 session.
Mandatory Tests: Passing the GRE/HAT General and Subject tests is now compulsory for Level 7 (MS/MPhil) and Level 8 (PhD) admissions.
Testing Agency:All tests will be conducted by the Education Testing Council (ETC).
Ban on Institutional Tests: Universities are no longer allowed to conduct their own entry tests. Merit lists must be prepared based on GRE/HAT results only.
Policy Update: The previous Graduate Education Policy 2023, which permitted university-level testing, has been officially abolished.
This move aims to enhance academic standards and ensure a uniform admission system throughout the country.

Final Term examination of BS Programs starts wef 08 June 2026