Private students fear denial of higher education
Only regular candidates eligible for BS degree
LAHORE:
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan’s new policy to discontinue the two-year bachelor’s and master’s programmes has created uncertainty for the private students who are not allowed to get admission for the four-year BS degrees.
A large number of people who appeared in the exams as private candidates, including those intending to continue studies along with jobs in various fields, will be affected by the decision to abolish the BA, BSc, MA and MSc degree programmes. The commission has advised the students and parents to avoid admission in the public or private colleges or institutions claiming to offer two-year bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes.
Karachi
January 21, 2021
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The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has requested students not to take admissions in unauthorised two-year BA/BSc or MA/MSc programmes. One or two universities have announced admissions for these programmes. While this will earn money for the varsity, it will not be in the interest of students, the Commission said in a statement on Twitter.
HEC advises students to avoid admission in unauthorised 2-year Bachelor s, Master s programmes
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HEC issues warning for students, saying they should avoid enrolling in unauthorised, two-year schemes
Says one or two universities are offering such programmes for minting money
These programmes have been phased out because of quality concerns, the Commission says
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) on Sunday issued an alert for students desirous of seeking admission in two-year BA/BSc and MA/MSc programmes, stating that they should avoid enrolling in unauthorised schemes.
According to an official notification issued by the Commission in this regard, students have been advised, not to waste their time and money by enrolling in unauthorised degree programmes, such as the two-year BA/BSc or MA/MSc programmes.
HEC issues warning against unauthorised 2-year Bachelor s, Master s programmes
Pakistan
Logo of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC). Photo: File
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) on Sunday announced that students should avoid seeking admission in two-year BA/BSc and MA/MSc programmes because they have not been authorised by the Commission.
According to an official notification issued by the Commission in this regard, students have been advised, not to waste their time and money by enrolling in unauthorised degree programmes, such as the two-year BA/BSc or MA/MSc programmes.
According to the HEC, these programmes have been phased out because of quality concerns.