The Department of Mathematics realises its responsibility to ensure long-term vitality of mathematical sciences; that it should foster the development of mathematical scientists as future scholars, teachers and organisational leaders as well as maintaining the interdisciplinary collaborations that play a central role in modern society.

Highly qualified and competent professionals are engaged in teaching and supervision of research in modern areas of mathematical science. The department is active also in collaborative research projects with foreign professionals.

Bachelors of Science (Honors) in Mathematics

After consideration of the importance of mathematical science the department has launched the four years BSc degree programme with specialisation in Mathematics in accordance with the curricular guidelines provided by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The BSc programme has been introduced by the HEC in order to bring the bachelors degree at par with international standards (16 years of education). The BSc degree will be followed by 2 years MS degree in Mathematics. The MS degree programme is being planned to commence from year 2010, which will be deemed equivalent to the current M Phil degree; students on completion of MS degree will be able to directly enroll onto a Ph.D. programme.

Eligibility for BSc Programme

Candidates holding at least second-class FA / F Sc or equivalent qualification with Mathematics may apply for admission to the BSc (Honors) programme provided they bear good aptitude in Mathematics.

Programme Structure

The BS program is spread over 8 semesters interspersed with short summer semesters. The degree is to be awarded on successful completion of 144 credit hours. On completion of first four semesters, a student can opt for the award of a 2 years BSc degree.


Master of Science in Mathematics

Eligibility for M. Sc. (Mathematics) Programme

Candidates holding at least a second class B.Sc. (2 years) or equivalent degree with A & B courses of Mathematics from some institutions recognised by the HEC may apply for admission to this M.Sc. programme provided they bear strong aptitude in Mathematics. Candidates working in some public/private educational institution or R&D organisation may also applu through proper channels; such candidates are required to submit No Objection Certificate from their employers.

Programme Structure

The M.Sc. (Mathematics) programme is a full time programme (60 credit hours) spread over 4 semesters.

M.Sc. course weightage

Each taught course is of maximum 100 marks, whereas dissertation will be of 200 marks. In each course, the weight-age given to various activities is as follows:

Assignments: 5%
Term Paper: 10%
Presentation: 5%
Quizzes: 10%
Mid-semester exam: 20%
End-semester exam: 50%


M.Phil. - leading to Ph.D. programme

Design of the Programme

The M.Phil. leading to Ph.D. programme in Mathematics has been designed to enable Mathematics students to gain advanced knowledge and hands-on research experience in modern areas of Mathematics. The students are initially enrolled for M.Phil program that consists of 1 year (2 semesters; each of 18 weeks duration) of course work I of 24 credit hours. A student whose performance during the course work (for M.Phil.: first 2 semesters) appeared to be convincing and s/he scores a CGPA equal to or more than 3.0 (out of 4) may opt and formally apply to Recotr of the University (through Head of the Department) for getting his/her status upgraded from M.Phil. to Ph.D. candidate. A student who gets the status of Ph.D. candidate would have to attent course work II of 15 credit hours; courses in course work II shall be of specialised nature and offered on recommendation of his/her tentative supervisor(s) and onward approval of the Departmental Advisory Committee. The course work II for Ph.D. degree will be followed by research work (Ph.D. Thesis) of 30 credit hours. The M.Phil. candidates who could not get their status upgraded (to Ph.D. candidates) would be allowed another 1-2 years for M.Phil thesis of 20 credit hours; such candidates will be awarded M.Phil degree on their satisfactory performance.

Eligibility of the M.Phil. leading to Ph.D. Programme

Persons holding a good M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, may apply for admission to this program provided they bear strong aptitude in Mathematics; research experience will be preferred. Persons working in some public/private educational institution or R&D organisation may also apply through proper channels; such candidates are required to submit No Objection Certificate from their employers.

Programe structure

The M.Phil. programe is 40 credit hours full time spread over 4 semesters (each of 18 weeks duration). This consists of two phases: Course work and Research work.