Scholarships and Financial Aid Policy and Rules from Fall 2024 Semester
UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
Scholarships and Financial Aid Policy from Fall 2024 Semester
Following Scholarships & Financial Aid Structure shall be effective from Fall 2024 semester.
MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Merit Scholarships for Bachelor Studies
UMT aims at developing the human resource to contribute positively toward society. Merit- based awards are granted to bright participants who possess the best ability to achieve the excellence.
Scholarship for Bachelor Studies (BS Programs) on the Basis of F.A. / F.Sc. / A-Level with equivalent percentage mentioned by IBCC
For All Schools and Institutes (Except Pharm. D, DPT, LLB and B-Arch Programs)
Marks Percentage in Intermediate
|
Scholarship
|
Position Holders
|
100%
|
95% and above
|
90%
|
90% to 94.99%
|
80%
|
85% to 89.99%
|
70%
|
80% to 84.99%
|
50%
|
75% to 79.99%
|
35%
|
70% to 74.99%
|
25%
|
65% to 69.99%
|
10%
|
For B. Architecture Program
Marks Percentage in Intermediate
|
Scholarship
|
Position Holders
|
100%
|
95% and above
|
60%
|
90% to 94.99%
|
50%
|
85% to 89.99%
|
40%
|
80% to 84.99%
|
30%
|
75% to 79.99%
|
20%
|
For DPT Program
Marks Percentage in Intermediate
|
Scholarship
|
90% and above
|
50%
|
85% to 89.99%
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40%
|
80% to 84.99%
|
30%
|
75% to 79.99%
|
20%
|
Merit Scholarship on the Basis of American High School Diploma (Equivalence Required)
High School CGPA
|
Scholarship
|
3.75 to 4.00
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50%
|
3.50 to 3.74
|
30%
|
Merit Scholarship for BS Studies on the basis of Diploma
Marks Percentage
|
Scholarship
|
85% or above
|
50%
|
80% to 84.99%
|
25%
|
Merit Scholarship for 4-Years BS Programs on the basis of BA / B.Sc. / ADP (2-years) degree programs
In case of CGPA
Academic CGPA
|
Financial Award on Tuition Fee
|
4.00
|
60%
|
3.75 to 3.99
|
40%
|
3.50 to 3.74
|
20%
|
3.25 to 3.49
|
10%
|
In case of Annual System Percentage
Percentage
|
Financial Award on Tuition Fee
|
90.00 – 100.00
|
40%
|
80.00 – 89.99
|
20%
|
Merit Scholarships for MS/MPhil Studies
Merit Scholarship for MS / MPhil Studies on the basis of 4 years BS degree (16 years of education) with CGPA
Academic CGPA
|
Financial Award on Tuition Fee
|
3.75 to 4.00
|
60%
|
3.50 to 3.74
|
45%
|
3.25 to 3.49
|
35%
|
3.00 to 3.24
|
25%
|
Merit Scholarship for MS / MPhil Studies on the basis of 16-years of education (M.A. / M.Sc. etc.) with percentage marks
Percentage
|
Financial Award on Tuition Fee
|
85.00 to 89.00
|
50%
|
80.00 to 84.99
|
40%
|
75.00 to 79.99
|
30%
|
70.00 to 74.99
|
20%
|
65.00 to 69.99
|
10%
|
Merit Scholarship for PhD Students on the basis of MS / MPhil / 18 Years degree
Academic CGPA
|
Scholarship
|
3.75 to 4.00
|
40%
|
3.50 to 3.74
|
20%
|
NON-MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Alumni Scholarship Policy
This reflects the significance that UMT attaches to its alumni, while upholding and promoting the core values of the University.
- 100% waiver in admission fee
- 100% waiver in admission form fee/admission kit
Alumni Policy for Admission in 4-Year undergraduate Programs on the basis of 2-years degree program except ADP
Alumni with two-year degree programs (except ADP) will get 50% waiver in tuition fee if have a CGPA of 3.00 or more.
Alumni Policy for Admission in MS / M. Phil programs on the basis of 4-years degree program
Alumni of BS programs (4 years) will get a waiver in tuition fee as per following criteria:
Academic CGPA
|
Scholarship
|
3.50 to 4.00
|
65%
|
3.00 to 3.49
|
50%
|
Up to 2.99
|
35%
|
Alumni with two-year degree programs will get 50% waiver in tuition fee if they had a CGPA of 3.00 or more.
Alumni Policy for Admission in PhD Programs
Academic CGPA
|
Scholarship
|
3.75 to 4.00
|
50%
|
3.50 to 3.74
|
40%
|
3.25 to 3.49
|
30%
|
Kinship Policy
The kin of alumni and existing participants (brother, sister, husband, wife, father, mother, son and daughter) are allowed tuition fee waiver of 20% for all kin. The kinship fee waiver shall be applicable to new candidate (kin) getting admission and it is not transferable.
Discount Policy for ILM Colleges Students applying for Bachelor Programs
- 100% waiver in admission fee
- 20% additional discount in tuition fee on already defined slabs under 1.1.1 para. The total merit scholarship should not exceed 90%.
- 15% Tuition fee waiver for ILM Colleges Students applying for Bachelor Programs
Corporate Group Discount
30% waiver in tuition fee of each student for organizations nominating minimum three candidates. The application will be processed through Office of Corporate Linkages and Placements and Head HR of the nominating organization. Any such application shall be considered subject to its submission by the candidate at the time of his/her admission.
Remote Area Scholarship
Up to 50% waiver in tuition fee to be determined on merit for students, belonging to designated remote areas with at least 60% marks / 2.50 CGPA in previous qualification.
Award of this scholarship is subject to meeting defined criteria, submission of required documents along with prescribed application form and a successful interview.
Outstanding Sportsmen and Extracurricular Scholarship
Up to 100% waiver in tuition fee for outstanding sportsman having national color or extracurricular activities will be eligible for scholarship
Special Person (Differently Abled) Scholarship
All certified special students and those with learning impairment will pay maximum of 50% fee as standard.
Discount Policy for The Knowledge School (TKS)
100% waiver in admission fee
Alumni of TKS who have done intermediate from other colleges and apply to UMT for bachelor’s
degrees will get 10% additional discount on already defined slabs under 1.1.1 para.
Discount for Children of Shuhada
50% tuition fee waiver
Discount for Children of Government Teachers (up to Scale 16)
20% tuition fee waive
Justice A R Cornelius Scholarship
These scholarships have been established to pay tribute to a former Chief Justice of Pakistan. They are granted to bright Pakistani nationals belonging to the minority communities.
30% waiver in tuition fee for Pakistani nationals belong to minorities with minimum 60% marks or equivalent in Intermediate or Graduation
Khurram Murad Scholarship
These scholarships honor a great thinker whose writings and speeches have inspired thousands of young men and women all over the world. He was a member of the ILM Board of Trustees. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding foreign participants.
- 50% waiver in tuition fee for two students in a semester, with foreign nationality who fulfill the admission requirements of UMT
Scholarship Policy (Hz Khalid Bin Waleed R.A.) for MS Security and Strategic Studies
50% waiver in tuition fee for students from Armed Forces / Govt. Services of Pakistan who fulfill the admission requirements of UMT
In Case of CGPA
Academic CGPA
|
Financial Award on Tuition Fee
|
Scholarship Type
|
2.5 to 3.49
|
Rs. 50,000/-
|
Hz Khalid Bin Waleed R.A.
|
3.5 to 3.74
|
30%
|
Merit
|
3.75 to 4.00
|
40%
|
Merit
|
In Case of Annual System percentage
Academic Percentage
|
Financial Award on Tuition Fee
|
Scholarship Type
|
50% – 79%
|
Rs. 50,000/-
|
Hz Khalid Bin Waleed R.A.
|
80% - 89%
|
30%
|
Merit
|
90% and above
|
40%
|
Merit
|
Scholarship for Orphans
20% fee waiver for orphan students. This scholarship will be given to needy and deserving students after scrutiny of evidence provided by the participant and a brief interview by the committee.
Experience Based Scholarship
Scholarship for MS/M.Phil candidate with a Professional / Industrial experience with minimum 5 years:
Experience
|
Scholarship
|
10 Years and Above
|
30%
|
7 Years and Above
|
25%
|
5 Years and Above
|
20%
|
Need-Based Financial Aid
This need-based scholarship is given to needy and deserving students after scrutiny of evidence provided by the participant and a brief interview. The scholarship / fund is treated as Qarz-e-Hasna which participant has to return in three to five years installments after completion of degree.
Rules for Scholarships and Financial Aid from Fall 2024 Semester
Criteria for Continuing Fee Waiver through Merit / Non-Merit for Fall 2024 Onward Batches
- All kinds of discounts, waivers, scholarships and financial aid are applicable to tuition fee only.
- Admission and Library fees are not refundable in any case.
Minimum CGPA requirement criteria to continue Fee Waiver granted through Merit Scholarships for all BS Level Programs is tabulated below:
All BS Level Programs (except Pharm-D and LLB Programs)
|
Scholarship %
|
Maintaining CGPA
|
100%
|
3.90
|
90%
|
3.80
|
80%
|
3.70
|
70%
|
3.60
|
60%
|
3.55
|
50%
|
3.50
|
45%
|
3.45
|
40%
|
3.40
|
35%
|
3.35
|
30%
|
3.30
|
25%
|
3.25
|
10%
|
3.00
|
Note:
Minimum CGPA requirement criteria to continue Fee Waiver granted through non-merit scholarships for BS programs is 3.00
Minimum CGPA requirement criteria to continue Fee Waiver granted through Merit Scholarships for all MS Level Programs is Tabulated below:
All MS Level Programs
|
Maintaining CGPA
|
60%
|
3.80
|
50%
|
3.75
|
40%
|
3.50
|
30%
|
3.35
|
25%
|
3.25
|
20%
|
3.20
|
10%
|
3.00
|
Note:
- Minimum CGPA requirement criteria to continue Fee Waiver granted through Non-Merit Scholarships for MS programs is 3.00
- One time scholarship reinstate policy will not be applicable to all MS/M.Phil Level Programs
- Criteria for Continuing Fee Waiver through Merit / Non-Merit for PhD Programs is tabulated below:
Programs
|
Criteria
|
PhD
|
Minimum CGPA 3.25 Required
|
Important Note:
- For Financial Assistance (QH), participants from batches up to F2022 must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5, while participants from later batches must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 to uphold the financial aid.
- The discount on the basis of UMT employee, the minimum CGPA requirement criteria to continue Fee Discount / Fee Waiver should be as per the HEC degree requirement of that program.
- Continuation of Outstanding Sportsmen & Extracurricular Scholarships in subsequent semesters is subject to maintenance of minimum graduating CGPA requirement in respective degree program.
- The criteria for maintaining CGPA to continue receiving scholarships and financial aid are applicable starting from the first semester. The maintenance criteria specified for each program level will be implemented accordingly. It is important to note that for the first semester, SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average) will be considered as the equivalent of CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average).
- All kinds of discounts, waivers, scholarships and financial aid shall be permanently withdrawn on the basis of fee default of two consecutive quarters.
- It is mandatory for every scholarship or need-based financial assistance holder to finish their enrolled program in the prescribed duration of the program. No extension of award will be provided beyond the standard duration of the course/degree.
- If a participant getting scholarship or need based financial assistance discontinues his/her studies for more than consecutive two semesters and would like to resume his/her studies later, he or she shall be treated as a new applicant for admission. All fee, awards, rights and privileges shall be considered accordingly subject to fulfillment of applicable criteria and meeting policy requirements.
- If a participant getting financial assistance leaves the program/University, the participant is required to pay the full amount of scholarship or waiver, at the time of clearance before issuance of progress report and NOC.
- In case of a disciplinary breach, involvement in political, unethical, activities and/or against the interest(s) of the University or its authorities shall result in withdrawal of all financial awards, discounts, and privileges whatsoever.
- If a participant getting scholarship or financial assistance repeats a course, the participant shall be charged with the full fee of the course credit hour wise.
- A participant may only avail one type of scholarship or financial assistance. No two financial awards or scholars’ hips will be awarded simultaneously. If a participant is eligible for more than one award, he or she may choose one award only.
- Information regarding Remote Area Scholarship, application requirements and selection criteria are available from the office of "Participants from Remote Areas Advisor" (PRAs Advisor)
- Remote Area Scholarship will not applicable on DPT, LLB, Pharm-D and B-Arch Program
- Doctoral dissertation fee shall be charged. For details, please contact Office of Registrar.