Postgraduate in Economics

Admission Criteria

• A 4-year BS (Hons) degree from an HEC recognized University in the discipline of Economics with a minimum of 2.5 CGPA. 48 credit hours in Economics and a total of 130 credit hours in the entire degree program are required

OR

• A Conventional MSc in Economics with a minimum of 60% marks
• Two Reference Letters (at least one must be from a previous Teacher) are required

NOTE: Acceptance is based upon the 1) departmental test, 2) interview and 3) an overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, statement of purpose and English language proficiency.
Provisional admission can be sought by students awaiting final results. Their admission will only be confirmed once they have submitted their complete official Transcript within the due dates.

• One of the oldest departments of Economics in the country (Established in 1915)
• One of the highest number of PhD faculty members in a department of Economics in the country (13 PhDs)
• Regularly reviewed and updated course curriculum to keep the learning experience at par with development in the field of Economics
• A peer reviewed, Y-Category HEC recognized annual research Journal titled “Forman Journal of Economic Studies” (Volume 13, Published in 2017)
• Annual National Research Conference held to expose students to issues of contemporary significance in the field of Economics
• Computer Research Laboratory with latest and licensed Software versions of Eviews, Stata, SPSS – Multimedia installed in the lab to train students with hands-on exposure
• Regular Lectures and Seminars, inviting experts and policy makers to speak about issues pertaining to the areas of their expertise
• Ewing Memorial Library offering Books, Journals, periodicals, electronic databases, HEC digital library and E-Books
• Open-door policy by faculty members, ensuring an environment of optimal student-teacher interaction for academic support
• Rigorous research standards to ensure quality research and capable researchers
• A good reception of MPhil graduates in Public and Private sector enterprises in the fields of Academia, Banking, Research, Public Policy and Non-Government Organizations

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Funding Options

• PEEF Scholarships available for eligible students

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must have

• The Minimum CGPA Requirement for admission in PhD programs, is 3.0 (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or First Division (in the annual system) in the most recent degree obtained (BS/MS/MPhil) is required, whether such was degree obtained from an HEC-recognized Pakistani or accredited foreign university.
• All applicants shall be required to qualify one of the following non-subject specific admissions tests:
  • – The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test administered by the Education Testing Service.
  • – A graduate admission test administered by the Education Testing Council; or
  • – An equivalent test developed by FCCU for admissions to graduate programs.

Selection Criteria

Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will be selected on the basis of a three pronged criteria, including academic qualification, test score and interview performance. The distribution of weightage to each of these admission criteria is given below.

• – Academic Qualification             30 %
• – Test Score              40 %
• – Interview                 30 %

• One of the oldest departments of Economics in the country (Established in 1915)
• One of the highest number of PhD faculty members in a department of Economics in the country (13 PhDs)
• Regularly reviewed and updated course curriculum to keep the learning experience at par with development in the field of Economics
• A peer reviewed, Y-Category HEC recognized annual research Journal titled “Forman Journal of Economic Studies” (Volume 13, Published in 2017)
• Annual National Research Conference held to expose students to issues of contemporary significance in the field of Economics
• Computer Research Laboratory with latest and licensed Software versions of Eviews, Stata, SPSS – Multimedia installed in the lab to train students with hands-on exposure
• Regular Lectures and Seminars, inviting experts and policy makers to speak about issues pertaining to the areas of their expertise
• Ewing Memorial Library offering Books, Journals, periodicals, electronic databases, HEC digital library and E-Books
• Open-door policy by faculty members, ensuring an environment of optimal student-teacher interaction for academic support
• Rigorous research standards to ensure quality research and capable researchers
• A good reception of MPhil graduates in Public and Private sector enterprises in the fields of Academia, Banking, Research, Public Policy and Non-Government Organizations

Please click here to view the fee structure

Required Documents:

1. An attested copy of the original Matriculation / O level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable)
2. In case of O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed
3. An attested copy of the original Intermediate / A level / High School result (web downloaded results are not acceptable)
4. In case of A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed
5. A and O Level and American High School Students have to submit a copy of their Equivalence Certificate (Attested and stamped from IBCC)
6. Attested copies of the final transcript of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelors and 2-year Conventional Masters degree
7. An attested copy of the final transcript of MPhil / MS Degree
8. FCCU students need to attach the attested copies of their official Baccalaureate and MPhil transcripts
9. Students can submit their MPhil / MS Transcript at least till the 3rd semester at the time of form submission. If offered admission they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester
10. Students having a foreign Bachelors Degree must get their Equivalence from HEC
11. Students having a foreign MPhil / MS Degree must get their Equivalence from HEC
12. An attested copy of the GAT Subject / GRE Subject result. If the result is not available at the time of admission, Students can still apply. If offered admission they must submit an attested copy of their GAT Subject / GRE Subject result within the due dates
13. Research statement (1000 – 1500 words) where you would provide a concise write-up about the research theme that you would like to pursue. Include a brief description of your proposed research work plan as well
14. Two recent passport-sized photographs
15. Two copies of the student’s CNIC and of the father / guardian

Attach all the required documents including the paid challan form to the Admission form and submit it in the Admission Office. All applicants must collect their Admit Slip from the Admission Office.
In case you are not located in Lahore then you can send us the Admission Form along with all the required documents through Courier. You would need to make a Pay Order of Rs. 3500 from any Branch of HBL in the name of Forman Christian College. Then send us the Courier at Admission Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600

Online Application Link:

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