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How To Apply

Graduate (MS & PhD) Admissions

Fall 2026 Semester 

Applications are invited for admission to the graduate programs leading to MS and Ph.D. degrees as per the schedule below.

Applications Deadline July 31, 2026
Admission Test (at GIK Institute)  Aug 19, 2026
Interviews (Online/Physical) Aug 27, 2026 (Tentative)
Session Starts Sep 14, 2026 (Tentative)
   

ADMISSION TEST REQUIREMENT

 Graduate Assistantship Scheme

  • MS & PhD: Minimum 70% in the GIKI Admission Test, HAT, or GRE.

Day Scholar Scheme

  • MS: Minimum 50% in the GIKI Admission Test, HAT, or GRE.
  • PhD: Minimum 60% in the GIKI Admission Test, HAT, or GRE.

Subject Test & Interview

  • Candidates who pass the General Admission Test will be called to appear in the Subject Test and Interview. Minimum passing score in the Subject Test is 60%.

 TEST / INTERVIEW

  • The General Admission Test will be held in (Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Quetta and Karachi).
  • The Subject Test and Interviews will be held at GIK Institute.

CANDIDATES APPLYING ON THE BASIS OF HAT OR GRE

  • Candidates who have already passed the HAT or GRE with the above-mentioned score are exempted from the GIKI General Test, however they would be required to and appear in the Subject Test and Interviews. They must submit a copy of their HAT/GRE result card with the admission application form.

 

Documents to upload/publish on the Graduate Admission Link.

Policy Document for MS Scholars

Policy Document for PhD Scholars

Deed Agreement for MS Scholars

Deed Agreement for PhD Scholars

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Assessment Criteria

Admission Test

Candidates must pass one of the following tests. Those who have already qualified for the ETS GRE (General) or HEC ETC HAT Test are exempted from the GIKI Admission Test.

  1. ETS GRE (General)
  2. HEC-ETC HAT Test
  3. GIKI Admission Test (to be conducted in physical mode at GIK Institute)
    • Pattern & Syllabus similar to GRE General

Interview

Short-listed candidates will be required to appear for an Online Interview (Zoom/Skype)

Intra-disciplinary Programs

Prospective students can pursue interdisciplinary admissions by meeting specific criteria. These include demonstrating a strong interest in an interdisciplinary program, completing 6-9 credit hours of deficiency courses, and obtaining approval from the admission committee in addition to fulfilling the institute’s admission requirements. The applicant should pass the GRE Subject/equivalent test with a minimum of 50% marks in the discipline of admission.

Transfer with Advanced Standing

A maximum of 6 credit hours (for PhD) and 9 credit hours (for MS) graduate work done at some PEC accredited and HEC recognized Institution may be transferred with the recommendation of the faculty, provided that;

  • The work fits into a logical program for the degree
  • The transfer is approved by the office of graduate studies
  • A minimum of grade B has been earned.

Contact Information

Completed application form to be addressed to the contact given below:

Graduate Admissions Office

GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology
Topi, District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Tel: (0938) 281026, Ext. 2450
Email: gadmissions@giki.edu.pk