Rules and Regulations

1.1 Admission Regulations

1.1.1 General Rules

• A candidate seeking admission in any program shall apply online as per the following procedure.
• Candidates shall register himself/herself through the University website www.mcut.edu.pk, on the admission portal by filling the online registration form.
• After completing registration, candidates will be able to fill the Admission Application Form and upload the required documents.
• After submitting the application, the system will generate a challan form, to be printed by the candidate.
• The applicant shall deposit the prescribed admission processing fee on an auto-generated challan in the bank and upload it to the admission portal.
• The candidate will be able to check the status of his/her application online.
• If the candidate’s name appears in a merit list, then within the due date, he/she has to submit all required documents and the deposited fee challan to the admission office and follow any other instructions provided by the admission office.
• All selected candidates will be granted provisional admission.
• In case of revelation or discovery at any stage before or after graduation, of forged, fake, and/or tampered degree, certificate, documents, or any incorrect information provided by the candidate, he/she shall stand expelled from the university; his/her graduate status null and void, or any decision made by the university authorities. Furthermore, the candidate shall be liable to legal action under the law and he/she shall also stand disqualified to seek admission in any university of Pakistan, as deemed suitable by the university authorities.
• In case of expulsion, removal from the university rolls, and/or graduate status null and void, a student shall have no right to claim any compensation and/or damages including but not limited to fees and dues.
• The university reserves the right to rectify/correct any error, omission, or clerical/typographical mistake at any stage. In case a candidate/student becomes ineligible or falls out of the merit due to the aforementioned correction(s) by the university, he/she shall be removed from the rolls of the University at any time or any decision made by university authorities.
• Conditional admission(s) may be granted in any discipline/degree program with the approval of the Vice Chancellor.
• The university reserves the right to start or discontinue any program/discipline. In case of discontinuation of a program, such candidates may be offered to apply for admission in another discipline/program where vacant seat(s) are available, if the candidate fulfills the admission eligibility criteria for the desired program/discipline.
• The University may open the second phase of Admission as it may deem fit, with the approval of the Vice Chancellor.

1.1.2 Equivalent Examinations

The University recognizes the following examinations as equivalent to the Intermediate (Pre-Engineering) examination with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry of the Pakistani Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education, and the Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) by the Punjab Board of Technical Education Lahore:

• Intermediate (Pre-Engineering) Examination of the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Azad Kashmir.
• Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• British General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Intermediate (Pre-Medical) with Mathematics as an additional course.
• American High School Graduation Diploma (12th Grade) or equivalent.

Such applicants are required to attach an equivalence certificate showing marks with the application for admission issued by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).

1.1.3 Eligibility Criteria and Merit Determination for Admission

A candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria to get admission in any discipline/program at MCUT. The eligibility criteria and merit determination for all disciplines/programs are provided, which may be revised from time to time with the approval of concerned authorities.

• The need-blind admission policy is based on merit only and open to all candidates regardless of religion, race, creed, and financial resources.
• The entry requirement to the program shall be assessed to ensure that the students accepted are at the minimum qualifications required for training and education as an Engineering Technologist.
• It is to be ascertained whether the students being admitted in the program qualify the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by NTC for various programs and whether the merit is strictly being followed.
• NTC has set the following minimum requirements for admission into any Engineering Technology program:

Induction Weightage	Criteria
70% weightage to F. Sc. Or Equivalent / ICS / DAE / B.Sc.	70%
30% to Entry Test	30%

The student should have at least 50% overall adjusted admission marks computed from the above ratios.

Equivalence of the Examination passed by the candidate shall be determined by Inter Board Chairmen Committee (IBCC) and eligibility by the concerned HEI.

Two marks will be deducted from (percent academic) marks obtained out of 100 marks for each late year to a maximum of five (05) years.

The candidate should produce a certificate from a well-established institution to the effect that he/she is Hafiz-e-Qur’an. Moreover, the Departmental Admission Committee shall interview the candidate and make sure that the candidate had learned the Holy Qur’an by heart and could recite it from whatever portion he/she is required to recite.

1.1.4 Basic Criteria of (4 Years) B.Sc. Engineering Technology Programs

Seat Allocations for B.Sc. Engineering Technology Programs:

Sr. No	No of Quota Seats	Percentage	No. of Seats
1	All Punjab basis (DAE)	40%	20
2	All Punjab basis (FSc)	40%	20
3	Tribal Area	4%	02
4	Employee Son Seats (Teaching Staff)	2%	01
5	Employee Son Seats (Non-Teaching Staff)	2%	01
6	Pak Army	2%	01
7	Disable	2%	01
8	Sports	2%	01
9	Other Provinces	2%	01
10	AJK	1%	01
11	Punjab (DAE)	10%	05
12	Punjab (FSc)	10%	05

1.1.5 Basic Criteria for BS (4-Yrs) Program

The Basic Criteria for the BS (4-Yrs) Program is as follows:

• BS Computer Science: Minimum 60% in F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering) or equivalent.
• BBA: Minimum 50% in F.Sc. or equivalent.
• BS Mathematics: Minimum 60% in F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering) or equivalent.
• BS Physics: Minimum 60% in F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering) or equivalent.
• BS Chemistry: Minimum 60% in F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering) or equivalent.
• 3% seats are reserved for Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) holders.

1.1.6 Merit Calculation

Merit (%) = 0.70B + 0.30A

A = {(Marks obtained in Entry Test) / (Total Marks of Entry Test)} x 100

B = {(1/4th of marks obtained in Matriculation + marks obtained in FA/FSc or equivalent + *20 marks for Hafiz-e-Quran) / (1/4th of Total marks Matriculation + Total marks in FA/FSc or equivalent)} x 100

In Formula “B” applicants applying on provisional basis, the marks obtained in F.A/F.Sc. Part-I annual/supplementary, 2021 or equivalent examination shall be included for merit calculation.

Two marks will be deducted from (percent academic) marks obtained out of 100 marks for each late year to a maximum of five (5) years.

The candidate should produce a certificate from a well-established institution to the effect that he/she is Hafiz-e-Qur’an. Moreover, Departmental Admission Committee shall interview the candidate and make sure that the candidate had learned the Holy Qur’an by heart and could recite it from whatever portion he/she is required to recite.

1.1.7 Basic Criteria for Diploma Holders

Merit (%) = 0.70B + 0.30A

A = {(Marks obtained in Entry Test) / (Total Marks of Entry Test)} x 100

B = {(1/4th of marks obtained in Matriculation + marks obtained in DAE + *20 marks for Hafiz-e-Quran) / (1/4th of Total marks of Matriculation + Total marks of DAE)} x 100

1.1.8 Applicant’s Gender

All applicants regardless of gender are eligible to apply for admission.

1.1.9 Credit for Hafiz-e-Quran

Up to 20 marks will be added to the academic marks in H.S.S.C/B.Sc. or equivalent examination of an applicant who is Hafiz-e-Quran. He will get the benefit only if he/she has:

• Filled in the necessary check box (option) provided in the application form;
• Appeared before the Hafiz-e-Quran Committee for oral test carrying zero to twenty marks and the Committee has awarded marks according to the degree of his/her proficiency.

1.1.10 Tie-Breaker in Case of Equal Merit Score

If two or more candidates have equal merit percentage/score up to three places of decimal, then tie breaker in the following order will be considered:

• The candidate with higher percentage of marks in the latest degree/certificate on the basis of which the candidate applied for admission (e.g. Intermediate, if the candidate applied for a BS program).
• The candidate with higher percentage of marks in the degree/certificate immediately before the latest degree/certificate on the basis of which the candidate applied for admission (e.g. Matriculation, if the candidate applied for a BS program).
• A coin flip or lucky draw among the candidates, as seems appropriate, in the presence of candidates.
• Age factor can be considered.

1.1.11 Transfer of Degree Program/Discipline

In case an applicant who has already secured admission in any program and appears in another merit list, he/she will submit a written application to the Admission Office within due time and his/her admission and semester fee will be transferred to the desired discipline/program. Mutual transfer can be allowed on submission of written application within 15 days after commencement of classes, if both applicants have higher merit score than the closing merit of respective degree programs after fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

1.1.12 Variation in Seats

The University authorities may exercise their right at any time to increase or decrease the number of seats allocated to any program and there shall be no appeal against such a decision.

1.1.13 Reserved Seats

The University under Government policy directives may admit students against open merit seats. The reserved seats are mentioned above. The reserved seats may be created/revised from time to time with approval of the competent authority. In case reserved seat(s) remain vacant, these seat(s) will be transferred to open merit. The fraction will be rounded upward to the whole number.

1.1.14 Interpretation

If any question arises regarding the interpretation of these regulations, the matter shall be deliberated by the academic administration consisting of Convener Admissions Committee, Registrar, Dean, and Vice Chancellor, and their decision thereon shall be final.

1.1.15 Removal of Difficulties

If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of these Regulations, the Vice Chancellor in individual cases may make such decision, not inconsistent with the spirit of these Regulations, as may appear necessary for the purpose of removing the difficulty, provided that such a decision is not ultra vires of the Mir Chakar Khan Rind University of Technology, Dera Ghazi Khan, Act 2019.

1.2 Student Discipline Regulations

The university endeavors to develop a sense of individual responsibility on the part of each member of its community and seeks to enhance active participation of all segments, faculty, students, administration, in maintaining such standards, towards fostering and sustaining an environment of honor and trust across the spectrum. While representing himself/herself as a member of MCUT community, the student will maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity. He/she will strive for these standards in his or her representations, academic pursuits, and respect for the property and individual rights of others. The student will uphold and actively follow the specific principles described in the Code.

The purpose of a code of ethics within an organization is to define acceptable standards and provide general principles of professional behavior which should be followed by members of the organization in order to act in an appropriate moral way and to preclude misconduct. In other words, a code of conduct outlines for the members of an organization how to become true professionals by applying ethical concepts in everyday professional practice, thus enriching their respective assignments. Whereas, without an institutional code of ethics, it remains impossible for an organization or institution to regulate the ethical conduct of its members across the spectrum. As a progressive and forward-looking institution, MCUT ardently believes in nurturing in its students wholesome ethical discipline with a focus on inculcating in them the virtues of diligence, service, integrity, fairness, decency, respect, competence, and excellence.

The MCUT Code of Ethics and Conduct for students flows from a set of values which include our core values as well as other universally accepted values. The MCUT core values embody our vision and mission. These core values permeate all our activities and form a benchmark to value our efforts. These core values are the qualities that we want to maximize in our students, faculty, officers, and non-teaching staff. Furthermore, we believe that these core values will allow us to transform our society into an advanced one. Our core values are:

• Rule of Law: All our business is in accordance with the Law
• Merit: All our activities are based on true implementation of merit-based decision-making
• Innovation: Pursuing new creative ideas that have the potential to change the world
• Integrity: Acting with honesty and honor without compromising the truth
• Commitment: Committing to great products, services, and other initiatives that impact lives within and outside the organization
• Community: Contributing to society and demonstrating corporate social responsibility
• Diversity: Creating a workplace culture where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to the organization’s success
• Empowerment: Encouraging students/employees to take initiative and give their best. Adopting an error-embracing environment to empower employees to lead and make decisions
• Ownership: Taking care of the University and staff as if they were one’s own
• Safety: Ensuring the health and safety of students/employees and going beyond legal requirements to provide an accident-free workplace

1.2.1 Discipline and Respect for Law

Discipline is a cardinal law of nature visible, among other things, in the orderly working of celestial bodies. Discipline is necessary in all walks of life, and forms the core of other virtues like punctuality, cleanliness, and dress-code. If people do not observe discipline, the entire social fabric would crumble like a house of cards. All along physical discipline, far more important are the virtues of moral and intellectual discipline. Moral and intellectual disciplines show in the sublime traits of self-restraint, honesty, fortitude, forbearance, integrity, and courage. No society or organization can function and prosper smoothly unless its members demonstrate a sense of sound discipline. Discipline is necessary for becoming good citizens and, more importantly, good human beings. Respect for law, which means not merely not doing something negative but actually doing something positive, is a manifest expression of discipline. In fact, discipline and respect for law are the distinguishing features of civilized societies across the globe. MCUT urges its entire community of members to observe in letter and spirit the University discipline. Respect for authority, strict observance of the rules and regulations of the University, as well as due respect to the law of the land are expected at all times in all situations.

While it is desirable that students should acquaint themselves with the MCUT Student Code of Ethics and Conduct in entirety to deepen their understanding, they are specifically required to study the code of conduct and internalize the guidelines provided therein. Significant violation or persistent deviation from this Code of Ethics and Conduct by a University student will constitute misconduct and will be a cause for disciplinary action. An appropriate mechanism built around appropriate procedures along with suitable corrective actions exists at the University to deal with such deviations and violations of the prescribed code of ethics and conduct.

1.2.2 Jurisdiction

This code applies to the on-campus conduct of all registered students, including the individuals using university academic resources. The code also applies to the off-campus conduct of students in direct connection with:

• Academic course requirements or any credit-bearing experiences, such as internships, field trips, study abroad, or student teaching.
• Any activity supporting the pursuit of a degree, such as research at another institution or a professional practice assignment.
• Any activity sponsored, conducted, or authorized by the university or by registered student organizations.
• Any activity that causes substantial destruction of property belonging to the university or members of the university community, or causes or threatens serious harm to the safety or security of members of the university community.
• Any activity in which a police report has been filed, a summons or indictment issued, or an arrest has occurred for a crime of violence.

The University reserves the right to administer the code and proceed with the hearing process even if the student withdraws from the university, is no longer enrolled in classes, or subsequently fails to meet the definition of a student while a disciplinary matter is pending.

Students continue to be subject to city, state laws while at the University, and violations of those laws may also constitute violations of the code. In such instances, the University may proceed with university disciplinary action under the code independently of any criminal proceeding involving the same conduct and may impose sanctions for violation of the code even if such criminal proceeding is not yet resolved or is resolved in the student’s favor.