Subject: NOTICE/ALERT -- Minimum and Maximum Time Duration for the completion of a Degree Program
(w.e.f. Spring 2018 Semester)
Dear Students,
It is hereby intimated that, according to the University’s Academic Rules and Regulations 2021, the minimum and maximum time duration for the completion of a degree program is as under:
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Sr. No.
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Degree Level
|
Minimum Duration
|
Maximum Duration
|
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1
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Ph.D.
|
03-years/06-semesters
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08-years/16-semesters
|
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2
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MS/M.Phil.
|
02-years/04-semesters
|
04-years/08-semesters
|
|
3
|
Master (M.A/M.Sc.)
|
02-years/04-semesters
|
04-years/08-semesters
|
|
4
|
BS (4-year)
|
04-years/08-semesters
|
08-years/16-semesters
|
|
5
|
ADP/ Bachelor (02-year)
|
02-years/04-semesters
|
04-years/08-semesters
|
|
6
|
B.Ed. (1.5-year)
|
1.5-years/03-semesters
|
03-years/06-semesters
|
|
7
|
B.Ed. (2.5-year)
|
2.5-years/05-semesters
|
05-years/10-semesters
|
|
8
|
Diploma 01-year
|
01-year/02-semesters
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02-years/04-semesters
|
Note:
- The maximum time duration mentioned in the above table includes the semester freeze period.
- Students enrolled in study programs/courses/certifications (e.g., specialization certification, short certificate course, Zero or Deficiency Semester) comprising one semester in duration are required to pass all prescribed courses within that single semester.
- Students admitted on the basis of course exemption/transfer of credit hours are required to complete the program within the semester(s) prescribed by the Equivalence Committee of the University.
Therefore, all students are advised to complete their respective degree programs/courses accordingly, as per the above table.
Registrar’s Office
Virtual University of Pakistan,
Sir Syed Memorial Society, G-5/1 | Islamabad.
Tel: 042 – 111 880 800; website: www.vu.edu.pk