Scholarship Overview
The Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI) has opened admissions for its Spring 2027 graduate programs, offering financial coverage through graduate assistantship schemes. The deadline to apply for these programs is November 27, 2026, and classes are tentatively scheduled to start on January 18, 2027.
Benefits
Selected students receive complete tuition fee waivers, free hostel accommodation, and a monthly stipend based on their degree level:
- PhD Assistantship (GA-6): Monthly stipend of Rs. 158,000.
- MS Assistantship (GA-5): Monthly stipend of Rs. 88,000.
- MS in Artificial Intelligence: Monthly stipend of Rs. 50,000.
In return, assistantship recipients are required to assist faculty with teaching or research work and sign a service agreement with the institute.
Who Can Apply
Graduate admissions are available across 13 disciplines. Both MS and PhD degrees are offered in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Materials Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, MS degrees are offered in Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Management, and Nanotechnology and Materials Engineering.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility conditions:
- MS Eligibility: A 4-year bachelor's degree (16 years of education) with at least a 2.70 CGPA or 70% marks, plus a minimum of 60% in HSSC or equivalent.
- PhD Eligibility: An MS or MPhil degree (18 years of education) with at least a 3.00 CGPA or 75% marks, in addition to meeting the undergraduate and HSSC percentage thresholds.
- Test Requirements: Graduate assistantship candidates must score at least 70% in the GRE, HAT, or GIKI General Admission Test, and at least 60% in the GIKI Subject Admission Test.
How to Apply
Candidates must complete an online application on GIKI's official graduate admission portal. After submitting the form online, applicants must print it out and mail the printed copy along with required supporting documents to the Graduate Admissions Office. Admission tests are held in Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Quetta, and Karachi, with interviews conducted either online or on-campus at GIKI.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.
