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  • 4 Jul
  • 2025

Admission Notice (MBA, M.Phil, MS, M.Sc (H) and PhD Degree Programs Fall Semester 2025

Directorate of Advanced Studies and Research

Admission Notice
Fall Semester 2025

MBA, M.Phil, MS, M.Sc (H) and PhD Degree Programs

The University of Agriculture Peshawar is a unique and specialized institution in Agriculture as well as allied sciences established in 1981. It provides best learning environment for postgraduate studies in Agriculture and allied disciplines under the supervision of highly qualified faculty and believes in producing leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals.

Admission Schedule:

  1. Online University Admission Test (UAT) application forms are available on University admission portal http://portal.aup.edu.pk/ from 07-07-2025.
  2. Last date for submission of hard copy of Admission Test forms to the DASAR office on or before 18.07.2025.
  3. University Admission Test will be held on 26.07.2025.
  4. Online admission forms will be available on University admission portal http://portal.aup.edu.pk/ from 04.08.2025.
  5. The admission forms along with required attested documents be submitted to the concerned Departments/Institutes by 13.08.2025.

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Degree Programs (M.Sc (Hons) / M.Phil / MS & PhD)
  1. Agronomy
  2. Agricultural Chemistry and Biochemistry
  3. Agriculture & Applied Economics
  4. Agricultural Extension Education & Communication
  5. Agribusiness Management (MS only)
  6. Animal Nutrition
  7. Animal Biotechnology
  8. Animal Breeding & Genetics
  9. Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
  10. Biochemistry
  11. Computer Science
  12. Data Science (MS only)
  13. Entomology
  14. Food Science & Technology
  15. Horticulture
  16. Human Nutrition
  17. Genomics & Bioinformatics
  18. MBA (02 years) for Business & Non-Business Graduates
  19. Management Sciences
  1. Information Technology (MS only)
  2. Microbiology
  3. Livestock Management
  4. Plant Pathology
  5. Plant Protection
  6. Poultry Science
  7. Plant Breeding & Genetics
  8. Soil & Environmental Sciences
  9. Rural Development
  10. Rural Sociology
  11. Weed Science
  12. Water Resources Management (WRM)
  13. Theriogenology (Animal Health) (M.Phil only)
  14. Pathology (Animal Health) (M.Phil only)
  15. Sociology (M.Phil only)
  16. Islamiyat (M.Phil only)


UNIVERSITY ADMISSION TEST:

  1. GAT (General) will be conducted for admission in all Master Degree Programs and GAT (subject) for all PhD Degree Programs.
  2. 50% qualifying score is required for M.Sc. (H), M.Phil, MBA and MS degree programs.
  3. 60% qualifying score is required for all PhD degree programs.
  4. GAT (General) / GAT (Subject) is also acceptable arranged by NTS.

How to Apply:

  1. Candidates shall apply online for admission test on University website (www.aup.edu.pk) or direct link http://portal.aup.edu.pk/ separately for each discipline.
  2. Copy of Admission test form along with receipt ofRs.1500/- (Non-Refundable) to be deposited in AC# 14877902286403 Habib Bank Ltd Branch, University of Agriculture Peshawar, shall be submitted to the DASAR Office on or before 18.07.2025.
  3. Candidate who secures the qualifying test score shall deposit admission processing fee of Rs.1500/-( Non-Refundable) in the above account and submit the form along with required documents and bank receipt to concerned Department / Institute on or before 13.08.2025.
  4. All those candidates whose results are awaited, can also apply for admission test only, however, provisional certificate/degree must be submitted for admission on or before the interview date.
  5. Details about the admission schedule are available on the University website.
  6. Only those candidates who have submitted the University Admission Test Form to the DASAR office within the due date will be allowed in the entry test. No forms will be entertained after the due date.
  7. For eligibility and further details please visit University website (www.aup.edu.pk).

Specific Eligibility

PhD

Applicants must possess M. Sc. (Hons) Agri. in the respective field of study. (Deficiency courses of undergraduate level will be given where necessary) except Extension Education & Communication and Rural Development.

Extension Education & Communication:
Applicants with M. Sc. (Hons) degree in any field of Agriculture (only) can apply. (Deficiency courses of undergraduate level will be given where necessary).

Rural Development:
Applicants with M. Sc. (Hons) degree in any field of Agriculture (only) can apply. (Deficiency courses of undergraduate level will be given where necessary)

Biotechnology & Genetics Engineering: M.Phil Biotechnology.

Biochemistry:
MS/M.Sc.(Hons)/M.Phil are equivalent in Biochemistry, Agric. Chemistry & Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology and relevant field of studies.

Microbiology: M.Phil Microbiology or relevant field of studies.

Management Sciences:
Master degree (18 years of education) in Management Sciences with specialization in respective field of studies.

Computer Science:
Master degree (18 years of education) in Computer Science with specialization in respective field of studies.

M.Phil

Animal Biotechnology:
16 years of education in relevant discipline from HEC recognized institution in the field. Qualified graduates from Biotechnology, DVM, Zoology, Animal Husbandry, Biological Sciences or relevant bachelors studies (Deficiency courses to be completed if needed).

Genomics & Bioinformatics:
16 years of education in relevant discipline from HEC recognized institution in the field (Bioinformatics/Biological Sciences/Computer Science/Biotechnology or equivalent in relevant disciplines from HEC recognized institutions. (Deficiency courses to be completed if needed).

Biotechnology & Genetics Engineering:
B.Sc. (Hons) Agri./Animal Husbandry, Bachelor of Biotechnology, M.Sc. Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Forestry, DVM, MBBS/BDS. (Deficiency courses of undergraduate level will be given where necessary)

Theriogenology and Pathology:
B.Sc. (Hons) Animal Husbandry, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or MBBS

Sociology/Economics:
Four years Bachelor or MA/M.Sc degree from HEC recognized University/Institute in the respective field of study. (Deficiency courses of undergraduate level will begiven where necessary)

Islamiyat:
MA Islamiyat or equivalent degree from HEC recognized Universities/Institutes

Microbiology: B.Sc(Hons) in Microbiology or relevant field of studies.

Biochemistry: BS four years or Master degree (16 years of education) in Biochemistry, Agricultural Chemistry & Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Biotechnology, M.Sc Chemistry, Molecular Biology, MBBS/BDS/DVM or relevant field of studies.

Parasitology: DVM, Biology, Zoology, Fisheries and MBBS.

Pharmacology & Toxicology: DVM, Zoology, Microbiology. Pharma D or MBBS.

Clinical Veterinary Medicine & Surgery: DVM, B.Sc(Hons) in any science subject.

MS

Agribusiness Management:
BBA (Hons), BS Degree in Agricultural Sciences & BS in Agribusiness or equivalent. (16 years Education).

Management Science:
BBA (Hons)/B.Com (Hons), MBA & M.Com, (16 years Education).

Computer Science: BS (CS), MCS, M. Sc. (CS) (16 years Education).

Information Technology: BS (IT/CS/SE), M. Sc. (CS) & M.Sc (IT) (16 years Education).

Data Science:
04 years bachelor's degree (after intermediate)/ 16 years education in Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering, Computer Engineering.

M.Sc. (H) Applicants possessing minimum four years B.Sc. (Hons) Agric. /Animal Husbandry/DVM (HEC recognized) degree in the respected field of study.
MBA For Business Graduates:
    1. Four years bachelor degree (after intermediate) BBA (Hons), BBS (Hons), M. Com and B.Com (Hons).
    2. Two years masters’ degree with at least 56% marks under annual system or CGPA of 2.5/4.00 under semester system from HEC recognized institution in respective field of studies (i.e. M.Com and equivalent).

      For Non-Business Graduates:
    3. 16 yeas of education in any field other than business education with at least 56% marks under annual system or CGPA of 2.5/4.00 under semester system from HEC recognized institution.


Scholarships are available for meritorious and deserving students after admission.

Director Advanced Studies & Research (DASR)
Office Phone: +92 91 9221350, +92 919221304-11 ext: 3256 & 3037
Email: dasr@aup.edu.pk, m.i2010@live.com

For Online Portal Contact:
Abdul Qadir
Email: qadeermarwat@gmail.com