Admission Criteria

• A 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from any HEC-recognized university in any of the life sciences
  including: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology and Medical Lab Technology.
• Minimum CGPA of 2.0 or a 1st division (60% marks) in the last awarded degree.

NOTE: Acceptance is based upon the 1) Departmental Test, 2) Postgraduate Entrance Admission Test (PEAT), 3) interview, and 4) an overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, statement of purpose and English language proficiency.

Provisional admission can be sought by students awaiting final results. Their admission will only be confirmed once they have submitted their complete official Transcript within the due dates.

Postgraduate Admissions Timeline (Spring 2025) – Round 1

A	Admissions Begin	November  01, 2024
B	Last Date for Submission of Form	November  27, 2024
C	Postgraduate Entrance Admission Test (PEAT) and Departmental Test	Date: December 03-05, 2024 Time: TBD Venue: TBD
D	Interview	Date: December 10-11, 2024 Time: TBD Venue: TBD
E	Merit List	December 16, 2024
F	Last Date for Fee Submission	December 20, 2024
G	Classes Begin	February 17, 2025

 

Required Documents

1. Attested copy of the original Matriculation / O Level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
   • In case of the O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed. They should include English, Mathematics and 3 compulsory subjects (Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat and Urdu).
2. Attested copy of the original Intermediate / A Level / High School / IB result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
   • In case of the A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed.
3. Attested copy of the O and A Level, High School or IB Equivalence Certificate (whichever applicable) issued by the IBCC.
4. Attested copies of the final transcript and degree of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelor’s and 2-year Conventional Master’s.
   • In case you have not received your degree yet, you are required to apply for it.
5. ‘Students can submit their Transcript at least till the 7th semester at the time of Admission Form submission. If offered admission, it will be a provisional offer; they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester.‘ that (This point is applicable to Fall admissions only). 
7. Students having a foreign Bachelor’s Degree must get their Equivalence from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
8. Two Reference Letters.
9. Statement of Purpose (300 – 500 words) describing the reason(s) why the student is applying to the program, long-term goals and the reason(s) for selecting Forman Christian College (A Chartered University).
10. One recent passport-sized photograph.
11. One copy each of the Student’s CNIC and of the Father/Guardian.
12. Receipt of the Application Processing Fee (Rs. 4000).

Note: All documents submitted must be attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Payment Modes for Admission Processing Fee

1. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee over the counter in HBL, UBL, Meezan & Allied Bank.
2. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee through HBL, Meezan Bank & UBL Mobile App & Internet Banking.
3. Please click here to pay the Application Processing Fee online.

In case you are not located in Lahore, you can send us the Admission Form along with all the required documents through Courier. You would need to make a Pay Order of Rs. 3500 from any Branch of HBL in the name of ‘Forman Christian College’. Then send us the Courier at ‘Admissions Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600’.

In case of any query, contact nasirgill@fccollege.edu.pk.

Click here for the Department Test Sample Paper.
Click here for the Postgraduate Entrance Admission Test (PEAT) Sample Paper.

Click Here to apply

Click Here for the Merit List.

Salient Features of the Biotechnology Program

● Collaboration with various national institutes
● Research being offered in Agriculture Biotechnology, Health Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Biotechnology and Proteomics
● State-of-the-art Laboratory facilities
● The Courses offered are in accord with the international curriculum
● All Faculty holding PhD Degrees

Research Collaborations
● Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
● Chughtai Laboratories
● Fatima Memorial System, Lahore
● National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad
● National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad
● Jinnah Hospital, Lahore
● Punjab Agriculture Research Board
● Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex, Lahore
● The University of California, Davis, USA
● University of Health Sciences, Lahore
● University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA
● University of the Punjab, Lahore
● Zeenat Laboratories, Lahore

Admission Criteria

● A 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from any HEC-recognized university in any of the life sciences including: Food Technology, Agriculture and Nutrition Sciences, Biosciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and DVM.
● Minimum CGPA of 2.0 or a 1st division (60% marks) in the last awarded degree.

NOTE: Acceptance is based upon the 1) Departmental Test, 2) Postgraduate Entrance Admission Test (PEAT), 3) interview, and 4) an overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, statement of purpose and English language proficiency.

Required Documents

1. Attested copy of the original Matriculation / O Level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
   • In case of the O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed. They should include English, Mathematics and 3 compulsory subjects (Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat and Urdu).
2. Attested copy of the original Intermediate / A Level / High School / IB result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
   • In case of the A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed.
3. Attested copy of the O and A Level, High School or IB Equivalence Certificate (whichever applicable) issued by the IBCC.
4. Attested copies of the final transcript and degree of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelor’s and 2-year Conventional Master’s.
   • In case you have not received your degree yet, you are required to apply for it.
5. Students can submit their Transcript at least till the 7th semester at the time of Admission Form submission. If offered admission, it will be a provisional offer; they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester.
6. Students having a foreign Bachelor’s Degree must get their Equivalence from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
7. Two Reference Letters.
8. Statement of Purpose (300 – 500 words) describing the reason(s) why the student is applying to the program, long-term goals and the reason(s) for selecting Forman Christian College (A Chartered University).
9. One recent passport-sized photograph.
10. One copy each of the Student’s CNIC and of the Father/Guardian.
11. Receipt of the Application Processing Fee (Rs. 4000).

Note: All documents submitted must be attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Payment Modes for Admission Processing Fee

1. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee over the counter in HBL, UBL, Meezan & Allied Bank.
2. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee through HBL, Meezan Bank & UBL Mobile App & Internet Banking.
3. Please click here to pay the Application Processing Fee online.

In case you are not located in Lahore, you can send us the Admission Form along with all the required documents through Courier. You would need to make a Pay Order of Rs. 3500 from any Branch of HBL in the name of ‘Forman Christian College’. Then send us the Courier at ‘Admissions Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600’.

In case of any query, contact nasirgill@fccollege.edu.pk.

Click here for the Department Test Sample Paper.
Click here for the Postgraduate Entrance Admission Test (PEAT) Sample Paper.

Click Here to Apply

Click Here for the Merit List for Round 1 of Admissions.

Click Here for the Merit List for Round 2 of Admissions.

Salient Features

• As an evening program, MPhil Food Safety and Quality Management allows in-service professionals to benefit from this cross-disciplinary degree

• Our partner organization, PCSIR Laboratories Lahore, is one of the largest government laboratories in Pakistan. FCCU’s MoU with PCSIR Laboratories Lahore, means that PCSIR’s expertise can also be used by students to help with research and internships

• Collaboration with national institutes

• Research being offered in vast domains of food safety issues, current and future safety challenges, supply chain management, food quality guidelines and regulatory frameworks

• State-of-the-art Laboratory facilities

• The Courses offered are in accord with the international curriculum

• All Faculty holding PhD Degrees

Research Collaborations

• Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex, Lahore

Admission Criteria

• A 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from any HEC-recognized university in any of the life sciences including: Biosciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Nutrition Sciences and Medical Lab Technology.

• MBBS students who have completed six years of medical school and are currently engaged in a pathology residency program may also apply.

• Minimum CGPA of 2.0 or a 1st division (60% marks) in the last awarded degree.

NOTE: Acceptance is based upon the 1) Departmental Test, 2) Postgraduate Entrance Admission Test (PEAT), 3) interview, and 4) an overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, statement of purpose and English language proficiency.

Provisional admission can be sought by students awaiting final results. Their admission will only be confirmed once they have submitted their complete official Transcript within the due dates.

Postgraduate Admissions Timeline (Spring 2025) – Round 1

A	Admissions Begin	November  01, 2024
B	Last Date for Submission of Form	November  27, 2024
C	Postgraduate Entrance Admission Test (PEAT) and Departmental Test	Date: December 03-05, 2024 Time: TBD Venue: TBD
D	Interview	Date: December 10-11, 2024 Time: TBD Venue: TBD
E	Merit List	December 16, 2024
F	Last Date for Fee Submission	December 20, 2024
G	Classes Begin	February 17, 2025

 

Required Documents

1. Attested copy of the original Matriculation / O Level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
   • In case of the O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed. They should include English, Mathematics and 3 compulsory subjects (Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat and Urdu).
2. Attested copy of the original Intermediate / A Level / High School / IB result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
   • In case of the A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed.
3. Attested copy of the O and A Level, High School or IB Equivalence Certificate (whichever applicable) issued by the IBCC.
4. Attested copies of the final transcript and degree of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelor’s and 2-year Conventional Master’s.
   • In case you have not received your degree yet, you are required to apply for it.
5. Students can submit their Transcript at least till the 7th semester at the time of Admission Form submission. If offered admission, it will be a provisional offer; they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester.(This point is applicable to Fall admissions only). 
6. Students having a foreign Bachelor’s Degree must get their Equivalence from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
7. Two Reference Letters.
8. Statement of Purpose (300 – 500 words) describing the reason(s) why the student is applying to the program, long-term goals and the reason(s) for selecting Forman Christian College (A Chartered University).
9. One recent passport-sized photograph.
10. One copy each of the Student’s CNIC and of the Father/Guardian.
11. Receipt of the Application Processing Fee (Rs. 4000).

Note: All documents submitted must be attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Payment Modes for Admission Processing Fee

1. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee over the counter in HBL, UBL, Meezan & Allied Bank.
2. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee through HBL, Meezan Bank & UBL Mobile App & Internet Banking.
3. Please click here to pay the Application Processing Fee online.

In case you are not located in Lahore, you can send us the Admission Form along with all the required documents through Courier. You would need to make a Pay Order of Rs. 3500 from any Branch of HBL in the name of ‘Forman Christian College’. Then send us the Courier at ‘Admissions Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600’.

In case of any query, contact nasirgill@fccollege.edu.pk.

Click here for the Department Test Sample Paper.
Click here for the Postgraduate Entrance Admission Test (PEAT) Sample Paper.

Click Here to apply

Click Here for the Merit List.

Salient Features

• As an evening program, MPhil Molecular Pathology and Genomics allows in-service professionals to benefit from this degree

• Our partner organization, Chughtai Laboratories Lahore, is one of the largest private clinical diagnostic laboratories in Pakistan and provides clinical and practical expertise

• Collaboration with national and international institutes

• Research being offered in vast domains of medical field ranging from infectious diseases, oncology, neurological disorder, etc

• State-of-the-art Laboratory facilities

• The Courses offered are in accord with the international curriculum

• All Faculty holding PhD Degrees

Research Collaborations

• Chughtai Laboratories

• Fatima Memorial System, Lahore

• Jinnah Hospital, Lahore

• The University of California, Davis, USA

• University of Health Sciences, Lahore

• University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA

• University of the Punjab, Lahore

• Zeenat Laboratories, Lahore

Admission Criteria

• Minimum CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the semester system or first division in the annual system in MPhil/MS/equivalent in any area related to life sciences.
• Passing a subject test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) or ETS (USA) in the area of specialization chosen at the PhD level.
• In the case of the GAT subject test, a minimum of 70% marks are required.
• In the case of the GRE subject test, a minimum of 70% score is required.
• Passing the Postgraduate Entrance Admission Test (PEAT).
• Passing an interview conducted by the PhD admissions committee.
• The candidate will submit a research statement along with the admission application.

NOTE: Admission Requirements’ tab as ‘Acceptance is based upon the 1) GAT / GRE Score, 2) Postgraduate Entrance Admission Test (PEAT), 3) interview and 4) an overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, research statement and English language proficiency.

Provisional admission can be sought by students awaiting final results. Their admission will only be confirmed once they have submitted their complete official Transcript and GAT / GRE Score within the due dates.

Postgraduate Admissions Timeline (Spring 2025) – Round 1

A	Admissions Begin	November  01, 2024
B	Last Date for Submission of Form	November  27, 2024
C	Postgraduate Entrance Admission Test (PEAT) and Departmental Test	Date: December 03-05, 2024 Time: TBD Venue: TBD
D	Interview	Date: December 10-11, 2024 Time: TBD Venue: TBD
E	Merit List	December 16, 2024
F	Last Date for Fee Submission	December 20, 2024
G	Classes Begin	February 17, 2025

 

Required Documents

1. Attested copy of the original Matriculation / O Level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
   • In case of the O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed. They should include English, Mathematics and 3 compulsory subjects (Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat and Urdu).
2. Attested copy of the original Intermediate / A Level / High School / IB result (web downloaded results are not acceptable).
   • In case of the A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed.
3. Attested copy of the O and A Level, High School or IB Equivalence Certificate (whichever applicable) issued by the IBCC.
4. Attested copies of the final transcript and degree of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelor’s and 2-year Conventional Master’s.
5. Attested copies of the final Transcript and Degree of MPhil / MS.
   • In case you have not received your degree yet, you are required to apply for it.
6. Students can submit their MPhil / MS Transcript at least till the 3rd semester at the time of form submission. If offered admission, it will be a provisional offer; they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester.
7. Students having a foreign Bachelor’s / MPhil / MS Degree must get their Equivalence from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
8. Attested copy of the GAT Subject / GRE Subject result.
9. Click here for HEC Webpage
10. Research statement (1000 – 1500 words) where you would provide a concise write-up about the research theme that you would like to pursue. Include a brief description of your proposed research work plan as well.
11. Two Reference Letters.
12. One recent passport-sized photograph.
13. One copy each of the Student’s CNIC and of the Father/Guardian.
14. Receipt of the Application Processing Fee (Rs. 4000).

Note: All documents submitted must be attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Payment Modes for Admission Processing Fee

1. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee over the counter in HBL, UBL, Meezan & Allied Bank.
2. Please click here for instructions on how to pay your Application Processing Fee through HBL, Meezan Bank & UBL Mobile App & Internet Banking.
3. Please click here to pay the Application Processing Fee online.

In case you are not located in Lahore, you can send us the Admission Form along with all the required documents through Courier. You would need to make a Pay Order of Rs. 3500 from any Branch of HBL in the name of ‘Forman Christian College’. Then send us the Courier at ‘Admissions Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600’.

In case of any query, contact nasirgill@fccollege.edu.pk.

Click Here to Apply

Click here for the Postgraduate Entrance Admission Test (PEAT) Sample Paper.

Salient Features of the Biotechnology Program

● Collaboration with various national institutes
● Research being offered in Agriculture Biotechnology, Health Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Biotechnology and Proteomics
● State-of-the-art Laboratory facilities
● The Courses offered are in accord with the international curriculum
● All Faculty holding PhD Degrees

Research Collaborations
● Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
● Chughtai Laboratories
● Fatima Memorial System, Lahore
● National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad
● National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad
● Jinnah Hospital, Lahore
● Punjab Agriculture Research Board
● Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Laboratories Complex, Lahore
● The University of California, Davis, USA
● University of Health Sciences, Lahore
● University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA
● University of the Punjab, Lahore
● Zeenat Laboratories, Lahore