Policy on Change of UG Program / Disciplines

1. Change of program policy for NUST UG Students completing 1st year of their
studies, will be implemented as per the subsequent paras.
2. Change of Program from Engineering to Non-Engineering and within
Non-Engineering Programs Where 1st Year is not Common. Change in
program where first year is not common will be allowed as under:-

a. Student must fulfill the NUST eligibility criteria of the specific program
in which he / she desires to transfer.
b. Student will have to appear in the relevant NUST Entry Test (NET),
for selection on open merit in the applied program and will join first
semester on selection.
c. On selection through open merit, will have the following options on
joining 1st semester of new program:-

(1) Option I. In case student wants to start afresh, he / she will join
as a fresh candidate with no transfer of previously studied
credits.

(2) Option II. In case student wants to transfer his / her previously
studied credits of all accepted courses, after proper evaluation
by the respective institute on joining fresh batch as fresh
candidate, the duration of study will include previous study
duration, and he / she will not be be eligible for any honors and
awards except Rector Gold Medal.
d. In case of opting for transfer of credits of accepted courses, (option-
II) these would be fully transferable and accountable in the re-allotted
program. Any leftover courses will be transferred as a non-credit
course (additional course).

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 e. The request for a change of program will be processed by respective
school / college through FBS recommendation and will be submitted
to Main Office (Registration Branch UG), immediately on conclusion
of the FBS (within 15 days after spring end semester exam). The
Application form is attached as Anx A.

f. Cases of students opting for transfer of credits as per option II, para
2c (2), will be processed by Registration Branch UG after proper
evaluation through the respective institutes to recommend accepted /
additional courses on the basis of evaluation.

g. Student availing change of program with option II, will not be eligible
for any honors and awards except Rector Gold Medal and will
maintain the previous enrollment.

h. The change of program once carried out will not be reversed and will
be allowed for one time only.
3. Change of Program within Non-Engineering Disciplines Where 1st Year is
Common. Change of program will be allowed within non-engineering disciplines where
first year has been made common. Students successfully clearing the first year with
mandatory CGPA (2/2.5) with no F/FX grade, meeting the basic laid down eligibility
criteria can apply through respective institutes. Procedure /conditions are:-
a. The request for change of program will be processed by
respective school / college through FBS recommendation and
will be submitted to Main Office (Registration Branch UG),
immediately on conclusion of the FBS (within 15 days after
spring end semester exam). The application form for change of
program within the discipline having 1st year common is
attached as Anx B.

b. A merit list will be prepared by the Registrar Dte on receipt of

applications from the schools on the basis of CGPA, availability
of seats and recommendations of the FBS of school / college.

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 c. In case of similar CGPAs of students seeking change of
program, preference will be given to the candidate having
higher merit position obtained in the NUST admission process.
d. Transfer of accepted credit hours and grades would be fully
transferable and accountable in the re-allotted program. Any
leftover courses will be transferred as non-credit courses
(additional courses). A Plan to make up the deficiency of one
odd course, in re-alloted program, if any, will be prepared by
the institute in consultation with the student.

e. Change of program will depend upon the eligibility criteria,

availability of seats in a particular program and merit.
f. Final list prepared as per merit and availability of seats will be
processed by Registration Branch UG for approval by the
competent authority.
g. Student availing change of program will not be eligible for any
honors and awards except Rector Gold Medal.
h. The change of program once carried out will not be reversed.
i. Change of program will be allowed for one time only.

j. Registrar Dte will ensure that re-allocation / change of program

is appropriately controlled and managed with respect to the laid
down procedure and availability of seats in the required program.

4. Colleges / Schools will ensure the following:

a. Consolidated recommendations are sent to Main Office on
conclusion of the FBS (within 15 days after spring end semester
exam) so as to ensure that the process is completed in available
time, prior to commencement of classes.
b. Intimate availability of seats in each program for accommodating
these cases.

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c. Timely intimation to students interested to apply for change of
program under para-2 of the policy, to appear in NET, if they get
selected on open merit, admission is offered in normal selection,
only then their cases will be considered under this policy.

d. Students joining 1st semester of new program under this policy will
pay complete tuition fee, admission processing fee and security as
per the normal fee challan/timeline issued by Fin Dte. Security fee
already paid will be adjusted in subsequent semester fee.

e. Students who have availed deferment/suspension of semester in

their 1st year duration are not eligible to apply under this policy.

f. Scholarship awardee students availing change of program under

this policy will have to follow the terms and conditions of their
respective scholarships. For necessary clarification regarding
scholarship and its terms and conditions, UAO be consulted by
the institutes prior to processing the cases to Registrar Dte.

g. To handle the cases in restricted manner, Rs. 5000 (non-

refundable) application processing fee will be charged to the
applicants. Bank draft in the name of NUST will be forwarded
with the application form.

h. Staff deputed by the institutes to handle change of program cases

must be well conversant with the policy and ensure forwarding
cases in accordance with the policy with all relevant details.

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 Anx A
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
SECTOR H-12, ISLAMABAD
REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF PROGRAM (UG)
FROM ENGINEERING TO NON-ENGINEERING AND WITHIN NON-
ENGINEERING PROGRAMS WHERE 1ST YEAR IS NOT COMMON

1. Regn No 2. Name
3. Phone no. 4. E-mail
5. Current Program. 6. School/College
7. CGPA
8. Admission category: Open merit/SAT National seat/SAT International seat. (Please tick √)
10. Change of program required to
9. Merit position
(Program) (School/College)
(New NET)

11. Detail of courses studied: (Attach transcript)

12. Transfer of credit in the new allotted program? [Yes] [No]

(If yes, duration of study will include previous study time)

13. Recommendations of FBS meeting:

FBS meeting no. Held on Item no.
14. Signature of the student Date
15. Signature of the HoD Date
Instructions:
a. No column will be left blank.
b. Photocopy of minutes of FBS meeting must be attached.
c. Date by the student and by HoD must be entered in para 14 & 15 respectively.
d. Change of program case must be forwarded just after the conclusion of FBS.
e. Student must appear in NET, if gets selected on open merit only then his/her
case will be considered.

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 Anx B

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

SECTOR H-12, ISLAMABAD
REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF PROGRAM (UG)
WITHIN NON-ENGINEERING PROGRAM
WHERE 1ST YEAR IS COMMON
1. Regn No 2. Name
3. Phone No 4. E-mail
5. Current program 6. School/college
7. CGPA (after 2nd semester)
8. Admission category: Open merit/SAT National seat/SAT International seat. (Please tick √)
9. Merit position 10. Change of program required to
(Program) (School/College)
11. Detail of courses studied: (Attach transcript)

12. Recommendations of FBS meeting:

FBS meeting no. Held on Item no.
13. Signature of the student Date
14. Signature of the HoD Date
Instructions:
a. No column will be left blank.
b. Photocopy of minutes of FBS meeting must be attached.
c. Date by the student and by HoD must be entered in para 13 &14 respectively.
d. Change of program case must be forwarded well before the start of the next semester.

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