STUDENTS’ HANDBOOK

YEAR 2023-2024

Be NURIAN!

Abstract:
This handbook describes the expectations for behavioral conduct and
outlines the procedures to be followed at NIU

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 Table of Contents

Vice Chancellor Message ................................................................................. 12

1 NUR INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY........................................................... 23
1.1 Sponsoring Body - NUR Foundation ..................................................... 24
1.2 About NIU ............................................................................................. 25
1.3 Mission ................................................................................................. 25
1.4 Vision .................................................................................................... 25
1.5 Values ................................................................................................... 26
1.6 Offices & Students’ Services ................................................................. 27
1.7 Important Contact Numbers ................................................................ 28
2 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2021-22 .................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.1 Academic Year ...................................................................................... 31
3 ACADEMIC STRUCTURE AT NIU................................................................ 32
3.1 HEC Undergraduate Education Policy 2020 ......................................... 33
4 RESEARCH PROJECT/DISSERTATION ........................................................ 34
4.1 The Research Project/Dissertation Must be Completed in The
Student's Last Year. ............................................................................. 34
4.2 Panel of Examiner ................................................................................. 37
5 INTERNSHIP .............................................................................................. 37
5.1 Standard Internship: The standard internship will typically be in the
summer and after the fourth semester; it will be at least 9 weeks in
duration; and will take place at a designated host institution. ........... 38
5.2 Host Institution: The following may serve as a host institution: .......... 38
5.3 Prior Agreement: Universities will enter into prior agreements with
potential host institutions to place students in such internships. ...... 38
5.4 Career and Placement: Universities will establish Career and ............. 38
5.5 Monitoring and Evaluation: Universities will assign individual ............ 38
5.6 Certification: On successful completion of the internship, students will
be awarded a certificate of completion. ............................................. 38
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 5.7 Special Provisions: In some cases, students will have the option of
fulfilling their internship requirements through other means. ........... 38
6 ACADEMIC POLICIES................................................................................. 39
6.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 39
6.2 Admissions ............................................................................................ 39
6.3 Provisional Admissions ......................................................................... 39
6.4 Deferment and Cancelation of Admissions .......................................... 40
6.5 Ineligibility for Admission ..................................................................... 41
6.6 Orientation for New Students .............................................................. 41
6.7 Student Academic Advisement ............................................................ 41
6.8 Attendance Policy ................................................................................. 42
6.9 Cancellation of Enrolment .................................................................... 43
6.10 Understanding of Credit Hours............................................................. 43
6.11 Course Load Criteria ............................................................................. 43
6.12 Registration of Courses......................................................................... 44
6.13 Registration Process ............................................................................. 45
6.14 Suspension of Registration ................................................................... 45
6.15 Restoration of Registration .................................................................. 45
6.16 Closure of Admission ............................................................................ 45
6.17 Add – Drop Course................................................................................ 46
6.18 Majors and Minors ............................................................................... 46
6.19 Distribution Requirement ..................................................................... 47
6.19.1 Specification of Distribution Courses: ......................................... 47
6.20 Withdrawals.......................................................................................... 48
6.20.1 Involuntary Withdrawal............................................................... 48
6.20.2 Unauthorized Withdrawal ........................................................... 49
6.20.3 Course Withdrawal ...................................................................... 49
6.21 Policy for Thrice Failure in a Course ..................................................... 50
6.22 Semester Freezing Policy ...................................................................... 50

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 6.23 Leave Policy .......................................................................................... 51
6.24 Re-Admission Policy.............................................................................. 52
6.25 Transfer of Credits & Exemption of Courses Policy .............................. 52
6.26 Intra – Department & Inter – Department Credit Transfer / Major
Change ................................................................................................. 54
6.27 Role of a student for effective advisement: ......................................... 54
6.28 Waiver for Islamic studies .................................................................... 55
7 GRADING POLICY...................................................................................... 55
7.1 Grading Scale ........................................................................................ 55
7.2 Student Evaluation ............................................................................... 56
7.3 Course Repeating.................................................................................. 57
7.4 Provision of Incomplete Grade ............................................................. 58
7.5 Grade Review Policy ............................................................................. 59
7.6 Grade Change Policy ............................................................................. 59
8 PROBATION & PROGRAM SEPERATION POLICY....................................... 59
8.1 Undergraduate Programs ..................................................................... 59
8.2 Probation and Separation Letters ........................................................ 62
8.3 Curb on Co/Extra-Curricular Activities for Students on Probation ....... 62
9 EXAMINATIONS & ASSESSMENTS ............................................................ 62
9.1 Examination Rules ................................................................................ 63
9.2 Makeup Examinations .......................................................................... 64
9.3 Academic Dishonesty ........................................................................... 65
9.4 Penalties of Academic Dishonesty........................................................ 65
10 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ 67
10.1 Clearance Requirements ...................................................................... 67
10.2 Procedure for Issuance of Transcript ................................................... 67
10.2.1 Interim Transcript ........................................................................ 67
10.2.2 Final Transcript ............................................................................ 68
10.3 Degree Supplementary Form (DSF) ...................................................... 68

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 10.4 Award of Degrees ................................................................................. 68
10.4.1 Degree Request Procedure.......................................................... 69
10.5 Duplicate Degree .................................................................................. 69
10.6 Procedure for Verification of Degree Transcript and Issuance of
NOC/Migration Certificate ................................................................... 70
10.7 Prescribed Fee ...................................................................................... 70
10.8 Security Refund .................................................................................... 70
11 HONORS AND AWARDS ........................................................................... 70
11.1 Basic Eligibility Criteria for Honors & Awards....................................... 71
11.2 Conditions for Medals .......................................................................... 71
11.3 Academic Honors.................................................................................. 72
11.3.1 SEMESTER (REGULAR) RECOGNITION................................................... 73
11.4 Maximum Degree Time Frame ............................................................. 74
12 FEE POLICY ............................................................................................... 75
12.1 Fee Refund Policy ................................................................................. 77
12.2 Fee Installment Policy........................................................................... 77
12.3 FEE RECOVERY POLICY .......................................................................... 79
12.4 On Withdrawal ..................................................................................... 79
12.5 Cancellation of A Course/Program ....................................................... 80
12.6 Conflict Resolution in Fee Conflict........................................................ 80
13 SCHOLARSHIPS POLICY ............................................................................. 80
13.1 Merit Based Scholarships ..................................................................... 80
13.2 Emerging Programs Scholarship (For Undergraduate Programs) .. Error!
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13.3 Need Based Scholarships ...................................................................... 82
13.4 Special Person (Disabled) Scholarship .................................................. 83
13.5 Kinship Scholarship ............................................................................... 83
13.6 Alumni Scholarship for MS/MPhil Programs ........................................ 83
13.7 Policy Principles & Rules Governing Scholarships ................................ 84

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14 PLAGIARISM POLICY ................................................................................. 86
14.1 Group Based Work ............................................................................... 86
14.2 Penalty .................................................................................................. 87
14.3 How to Avoid Plagiarism? ..................................................................... 87
15 ANTI – HARASSMENT POLICY ................................................................... 88
15.1 Sexual Harassment ............................................................................... 89
15.2 Bullying / Ragging / Hazing ................................................................... 92
15.3 Cyber-bullying ....................................................................................... 92
15.3.1 Reporting ..................................................................................... 93
15.4 Jurisdiction ............................................................................................ 93
15.5 Designated Resources .......................................................................... 93
15.6 Resolution Procedures.......................................................................... 94
15.6.1 Informal Resolution ..................................................................... 94
15.6.2 Formal Resolution........................................................................ 94
15.7 Inquiry Procedures ............................................................................... 94
15.8 Communication and Compliance with the Policy................................. 95
16 SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY.............................................................................. 96
16.1 Browsing Log......................................................................................... 96
16.2 Penalty for Abuse ................................................................................. 96
17 FIRST AID POLICY ...................................................................................... 97
18 FACILITIES AT NIU..................................................................................... 98
18.1 Campus ................................................................................................. 98
18.2 Auditorium............................................................................................ 98
18.3 Multi-Disciplinary Lab (MDL) ................................................................ 98
18.4 Practical Skills Training Lab ................................................................... 99
18.5 Clinical Skills Training ............................................................................ 99
18.6 Computer Labs.................................................................................... 100
18.7 Library ................................................................................................. 100
18.7.1 Library Rules .............................................................................. 100

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 18.7.2 Library Facility............................................................................ 101
18.7.3 Borrowing Privilege ................................................................... 102
18.8 Cafeteria ............................................................................................. 102
18.9 Praying Area........................................................................................ 102
18.10 Hostels Recommendation .................................................................. 102
18.11 Transport Facility ................................................................................ 102
18.12 Girls Common Room........................................................................... 103
18.13 Photocopying ...................................................................................... 103
18.14 Career Counseling and Advisory Services ........................................... 103
18.15 Learning Management System (LMS)................................................. 104
18.16 Campus on Cloud ................................................................................ 104
18.17 Security ............................................................................................... 105
19 PRACTICAL LEARNING LAB (PLL) ................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
20 CO – CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ................................................................ 105
20.1 Clubs & Societies ................................................................................ 105
20.1.1 Composition .............................................................................. 105
20.1.2 Removal of Members ................................................................ 106
20.2 Sports Club.......................................................................................... 106
20.3 Dramatic Club ..................................................................................... 106
20.4 Debating & Literary Society ................................................................ 106
20.5 Media Society ..................................................................................... 107
20.6 Environmental Society ........................................................................ 107
20.7 Music & Arts Society ........................................................................... 107
20.8 Character Building Society .................................................................. 107
20.9 NIU Events Society .............................................................................. 107
20.10 NUR Student Leadership Program (NSLP) .......................................... 107
20.11 NIU Alumni Association ...................................................................... 108
21 STUDENTS’ CODE OF CONDUCT ............................................................. 108
21.1 Dress Code .......................................................................................... 109

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 21.2 Male Students..................................................................................... 109
21.3 Female Students ................................................................................. 110
21.4 Display of NIU Identity Cards .............................................................. 110
21.5 Mobile Phones Use ............................................................................. 111
21.6 Code of Ethics ..................................................................................... 112
21.7 University Property Protection ........................................................... 112
21.8 University Parking Car/Bike Stickers................................................... 112
21.9 Classroom Behavior ............................................................................ 112
21.10 Suspension of Admission .................................................................... 113
21.11 Rustication .......................................................................................... 113
21.12 Expulsion............................................................................................. 114
21.13 Re-Admission ...................................................................................... 114
21.14 Right To Study..................................................................................... 114
21.15 Violations ............................................................................................ 115
21.16 Interaction Between Men and Women .............................................. 115
21.17 Bribery or Coercion............................................................................. 115
21.18 Theft/Threats/Bullying ....................................................................... 116
21.19 Political Activities................................................................................ 116
21.20 Anti – Drug Policy ............................................................................... 116
21.20.1 SMOKING ................................................................................... 117
21.20.2 DRUGS ....................................................................................... 118
Implementation ............................................................................................. 119
21.21 Convocation ........................................................................................ 120
21.22 Display of Banners and Posters .......................................................... 120
21.23 Visitors Policy...................................................................................... 120
22 ON – CAMPUS WORK ............................................................................. 120
23 GRIEVANCE POLICY ................................................................................ 121
23.1 Scope .................................................................................................. 121
23.2 Complaint (Academic Setting) ............................................................ 121

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 23.3 General Complaints ............................................................................ 121
23.4 Informal Procedure............................................................................. 121
23.5 Formal Procedure ............................................................................... 122
23.5.1 Reporting Method ..................................................................... 122
23.5.2 Initial Review ............................................................................. 122
23.5.3 Investigation and Decision ........................................................ 123
23.5.4 Appeals ...................................................................................... 123
24 DISABILITY POLICY .................................................................................. 124
24.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 124
24.2 Scope Of The Policy ............................................................................ 124
24.3 Disability Services ............................................................................... 125
24.4 Students Who Become Disabled During Studies ................................ 125
24.5 Exam Writer for Special Students ....................................................... 126
25 DISCIPLINE .............................................................................................. 126
25.1 Acts of Indiscipline .............................................................................. 126
25.2 Processing of Disciplinary Cases ......................................................... 127
25.3 Disciplinary Committee ...................................................................... 127
25.4 Disciplinary Action .............................................................................. 128
25. VICE CHANCELLOR’S AUTHORITY IN SPECIAL CASES.................................... 129

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 DISCLAIMER

NUR International University Students’ Handbook contains guidelines,

orders, instructions, statutes, rules, regulations, policies,
procedures, and such other contents, for the information and
guidance of and compliance/implementation by the student,
faculty and academic staff of the University. Contents of the
Handbook are mostly extracts from the NUR International University
(Amendment) Act, 2021 (VII of 2022) and NUR International University
Statutes, Academic Regulations and Financial Rules.

All the efforts made in developing the handbook authenticate the accuracy
of information in this publication. The provision of the students’ handbook
does not constitute a contract, express or implied between NUR
International University and any applicant; student's family; faculty; or
staff member.

The University reserves the right to change the policies, procedures, rules,
regulations and information in the handbook at any time. Amendments
will be effective from the time when Competent Authority will approve
them and will be applicable to all existing students. The handbook is a
general information publication only. The University reserves the
right to implement such changes without prior notice. It is not intended
nor does it contain all the regulations that relate to student behavior.

All policies mentioned in this document may be renounced on the basis of

uniformity with the policies given by Higher Education Commission (HEC),
followed by a written approval by the Student Affairs Department to the
respective Head of the Departments and the Deans/Registrar.

The Students’ Handbook encompasses the academic rules, values and

traditions, professional standards, social norms and principles, which we
at NIU religiously pursue. We expect our students to follow this set of ethos
and values with a willing devotion.

The most updated version is available at www.niu.edu.pk

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Hassan Mujtaba
Registrar
NUR International University
17 KM, Raiwind Road, Lahore

UAN: 042 111 648 111

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.niu.edu.pk

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 RECORD OF AMENDMENTS

Amendment Articles
Dated Authority
No. Amended
1 October 2016 New Print Registrar
2 September 2017 New Print Registrar
3 July 2018 New Print Registrar
4 April 2019 New Print Registrar
5 July 2020 New Print Registrar
6 September 2021 New Print Registrar
7 September 2022 New Print Registrar
8 August 2023 New Print Registrar

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DEFINITIONS

In this Hand Book, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or

context.

• Academic Council
Means the Academic Council of the University.
• Academic Year
Academic year format comprising of the University shall comprise of
two regular semesters (Fall and Spring), each of which minimum of
eighteen (18) weeks including the end semester examination.
• Academic Calendar
The schedule of events occurring in the academic year; a calendar
detailing this, including semester start and end dates, examination
dates, etc.
• Academic Program
Academic Program, means a program of studies, which leads to the
award of a University Degree to the students, after successful
completion of all its requirements.
• Assignment
Assignment, means a written descriptive answer to a question or
questions, which the students are required to submit during a
semester. The purpose of assignment is to develop the power of
reasoned expression of students.
• Academic Advisement
University established an effective student advisory system to ensure
that academic advice is available to every student. Through this
system, information must be adequately made available on university
profile and history, offered degree programs, courses, admission
policy, degree completion requirements, university structure including
faculties, departments, affiliated colleges and institutes, application
processes, tuition fees, financial aids & scholarships, hostel /
accommodation rules, student services, facilities and contact details.
University shall also be required to address the key issues faced by
students related to selection of major(s), minor(s), fulfilling
requirements of interdisciplinary / allied courses, capstone project and
field experience.

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• Competency-Based Learning
The approach adopted here recognizes the complex outcomes of the
learning process, often divided into four components:
i. Knowledge (disciplinary, interdisciplinary, epistemic, and
procedural etc.)
ii. Skills (communication and soft skills, proficient use of ICT,
integrated, analytical and quantitative reasoning, creative
thinking, etc.)
iii. Professional Behaviour (self-regulation, time management,
integrity, intellectual curiosity, intellectual openness etc.)
iv. Interpersonal Attributes (empathy, self-efficacy, teamwork
etc.)
• Curriculum of Program
a. Each department develops the curriculum for each of its programs
through the relevant Board of Studies and submit it through the
concerned Board of Faculty to the Academic Council for approval.
Such curriculum shall become effective from the date of its approval
by the Academic Council and Board of Governors as may be
prescribed. The curriculum of a program shall normally consist of
the objectives and scope of the program, structure/requirements of
the program, scheme of studies and syllabi of the courses.
b. The requirements of the program shall be completed within time
period as prescribed for the program in its curriculum. However,
maximum period of a program shall not exceed the time as double
to that of the minimum time prescribed for the program. Provided,
in some compelling/extraordinary circumstances the Academic
Council upon recommendations of concerned Board of Faculty may
give extension maximum up to one more year.
c. Each student shall follow the curriculum of the program as may be
prescribed by the Academic Council from time to time.
• Contact Hour
Contact Hour, means a period of sixty minutes spent on academic and
research related activities including interactive instructional work,
tutorials, lab work (practical’s), research work, projects, seminars,
workshops, internships etc. during the course of studies at the
University.

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• Credits Per Semester
Ordinarily, students will complete 15 to 18 credits in every semester by
taking five or six courses of 3 credits each, or other combinations.
However, a student may take more or fewer courses in a semester with
permission in writing of the competent authority as specified in the
rules.
• Course Credit
Means a course of study, successful completion of which shall be our
requirement for earning a degree.
• Credit Hour
The unit measuring educational credit; one Credit Hour would usually
mean one weekly period of approximately one hour, lasting 16 weeks.
This makes one Credit Hour equal to 16 Contact Hours. For
practical/laboratory work, the equivalence is three times that of
theory, that is, one Credit Hour is equivalent to 48 Contact Hours,
depending on the nature of the program.
• Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), means the summation of
multiple of Grade Points and credit hours of all Credit Courses divided
by the total number of Credit Hours taken by a student beginning from
his/her admission till the last examination held.
• Controller of Examinations
Means the Controller of Examinations (COE) of the University.
• Capstone Project
A capstone project is multifaceted body of work that serves as a
culminating academic and intellectual experience for students. The
capstone project (preferably undertaken after the fourth semester)
must be supervised and graded by a faculty member as per the
protocols prescribed by the concerned department. This is a
mandatory degree award requirement of 3 credit hours for all
undergraduate / equivalent degree programs (except for Associate
Degrees).
• Dean
Means the Dean of a Faculty of the University.
• Department
Means a teaching department of the faculty

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• Dropped
Falling out of an academic program on academic grounds, after failing
to clear the Chance status, in any semester. A student whose CGPA
falling below the minimum CGPA for a program any time after availing
one probation and one chance in any semester shall be dropped.
• Exemption/Transfer of Credits
Means the student is not required to take a similar course if a student
has already done it within or outside NIU at any HEC recognized
university. When granted exemption (80% similarity should be found
in a course), credits for that course earned previously are not counted
towards credits or CGPA requirements or the degree. The student shall
be required to take another course to make up for the total number of
credits to meet the degree requirements.
• Faculty
Means the Faculty of the University.
• Maximum Program Duration
Maximum duration which is usually 1.5 or 2 times the Regular
Duration, during which the degree requirements must be completed,
without requiring any approvals from the Vice Chancellor or Academic
Council as the case may be.
• Final Examination
The end term examination (with a weightage of 40%), given in each
course on its completion.
• Gen Education (Gen Ed) Requirements
This component comprises of the mandatory courses of general
education aimed to prepare students to refine their scholarly abilities
to reason and communicate clearly and effectively. The provision of
general education courses ensures that every student is acquainted
with the broad variety of fields of inquiry and approaches to knowledge
and skills. It offers students an intellectual foundation for their
academic, professional, and personal attributes while focusing on
critical thinking and writing, speaking or quantitative skills. The
minimum requirement for the general education component is 30
credits in all the undergraduate/equivalent degree programs including
Associate Degrees.

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 • Grade Point Average (GPA)
The summation of multiples of grade points and credit hours of all
Credit Courses divided by the total number of Credit Hours taken by a
student during a semester.
• Grade Point
Means number of points representing Letter Grades scored by a
student’s subject examination.
• Grades
Means the award to the student based on his/her academic
performance.
• Interdisciplinary/Allied Courses
All the undergraduate/equivalent degree programs shall be comprised
of a mandatory set of minimum 12 credit hours for
interdisciplinary/allied courses. This is valid for all
undergraduate/equivalent degree programs except for Associate
Degrees, where the credit hours of interdisciplinary/allied courses may
be less or more than 12 credits. It is also possible that an Associate
Degree has no interdisciplinary or allied course.
• Internship/Field Experience
The field experience of six to eight weeks (preferably undertaken during
semester or summer break) must be graded by a faculty member in
collaboration with the supervisor in the field. This is a mandatory
degree award requirement of 3 credit hours for all
undergraduate/equivalent degree programs. However, for Associate
Degrees, the requirement shall only be applicable where prescribed by
the respective Accreditation Council, National Curriculum Review
Committee or by the university.
• Major
A Major is the academic discipline or specialized area of study selected
by the student as their primary focus. The requirement to satisfy a
single major is minimum of 72 credit hours for the undergraduate /
equivalent degree program.
• Minor (Optional)
A Minor is optional. It is a secondary concentration of courses,
ordinarily in an academic discipline that complements or is in addition
to the Major. The requirements and prerequisites for a minor shall be
determined by the concerned department provided that a minor must
not be less than 12 credit hours.
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• Mid – Term Examination
A test, worth a weightage of 20% to 25%, depending on the program,
conducted in the middle of each semester.
• Misconduct
Misconduct by Student, means conduct prejudicial to good order, or
university administrative and academic discipline, or any action
unbecoming on part of a student, including any act to bring or attempt
to bring political or other outside influence directly or indirectly bear
on the University or any employee or student of the University.
• Migration
The act of a student leaving one HEC-recognized DAI and joining
another.
• Non – Credit
Non-Credit courses will not receive letter grades.
• Over Load
More than the required load of Credit Hours.
• Offerings
An undergraduate / equivalent degree program may be offered with a
number of combinations such as a single major; a single major with one
minor; a single major with two minors; or double majors without any
minor.
• Plagiarism
Taking and using the thoughts, writings and inventions of another
person as one’s own.
• Pre-Requisite
Pre-Requisite, means a course that a student must complete before
being registered for a subsequent higher course.
• Probation
The first warning given to student whose performance falls below the
University’s requirement for minimum GPA in the first semester or
CGPA in the subsequent semesters.
• Quiz
A short test, usually of 15-30 min duration.
• Regular/Normal Program Duration
The road mapped duration of a program, without any extension, within
which a student is expected to complete the program and meet all
degree requirements.

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• Registrar
Means the Registrar of the University.
• Rustication
Suspension of a student from the University for a specific number of
semesters, a punishment.
• Semester
Semester means a 16 – weeks academic period and 2 weeks for
examinations, in which one set of courses in each discipline, is offered.
• Sessional Marks
The marks reserved for Quizzes, Course Projects, Assignments, Class
Presentations, Practical’s, Case Studies, Class Participation etc. shall be
collectively known as Sessional Marks.
• Subject or Course
A topic or a subject related to an academic program, which is to be
studied by a student for a fixed number of hours during a semester.
Each subject will carry a specific number and an alphabetic code.
• Summer Session
A nine-week academic period that is devoted to conduct courses of
requisite Credit duration and Contact Hours. The Contact Hours during
each week of Summer Session will be doubled to ensure that the
Course contents are thoroughly taught. Summer Sessions are arranged
for the students to complete their academic deficiencies. It is 8 –
weeks academic period and 1 week for examinations.
• Student
A person who has registered for a certain number of courses in a
regular degree program or a short course offered by NIU.
• Specialization
To enable students to have in-depth knowledge and understanding of
the area of specialization. However, the purpose is not to force them
prematurely into particular occupations or to foreclose their options.
So, focus on specialization will start later in their educational streams.
• Time Bar/Barred
Program/Degree status indicating that the student has been unable to
complete the degree requirements within the Extended/Maximum
time period.
• Program Duration
Extension to Maximum Program Duration/Extended Program
Duration. Under special circumstances, extension to maximum
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 program duration may be allowed to a student to complete the degree
requirements, if approved by the Vice Chancellor/Academic Council or
such other Authority as the case may be. The extension shall be
contiguous to the maximum program duration, and shall start/count
immediately after the maximum duration lapses. Duration of extension
shall be program specific. A program completed after availing this
extension shall be deemed to be completed in Extended Program
Duration.
• Transcript
Means an official copy of a student's academic record produced by the
Office of Controller of Examination.
• Tutorial
An interactive teaching session spent individually or in a small group
under the direction of a teacher who would then refer to as the tutor.
• Letter Grades
One of the letters – A, B, C, D & F – assigned as an evaluation of overall
academic performance in a course and indicated on the Transcript. The
passing grades (A, B, C & D) may carry a plus (+) suffix to indicate a
performance better than the parent Grade, or a minus (-), to indicate
a shade below. Additionally, Letter Grade W will transcript the status
of a course withdrawn from.
• Special Circumstances
Circumstances beyond a student’s control that may prevent the
student from completing a degree program within the Maximum
Program Duration. Such circumstances may include student’s
hospitalization for extended periods, family tragedies, security
situations, etc.
• International Students
The admission cycle of international student shall be completed prior
finalizing merit lists for national students to have clear visibility on
available seats for national students and allow sufficient time for visa
processing. International Students may also be admitted after this
timeline, where possible and required by the department, while
ensuring compliance to entry requirements of the relevant program.

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MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING VICE CHANCELLOR
NIU is the latest addition to the NUR-FMS organizations. Like its sister
entities, NIU has been at the forefront of a singular mission: TO SERVE
THE PUBLIC. Over the last 4 decades, NIU joins the fold of the NUR-FMS
umbrella to relentlessly pursue our vision to serve the public with an
impeccable track record of stewardship through Specialized Education,
Applied Research, and world-class Healthcare Services.

The NUR-FMS entities currently comprise of the Fatima Memorial

Hospital, the Fatima Memorial Colleges of Medicine & Dentistry,
Fatima Memorial Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Fatima Memorial
College of Nursing, and NUR Foundation. Affiliates of the System
include Khair-us-Nisa Trust Hospital and Hijaz Hospital. In its
reaffirmation to the vision, NIU is uniquely positioned to provide access
to not only world class education, but also to provide an arena for
applied research and access to coveted placement opportunities at our
partner institutions. These offerings are complemented by
unparalleled collaboration opportunities in the NUR-FMS communities
encompassing 4 campuses, over 3,000 students, over 150 faculty
members, hundreds of doctors, dentists and allied health professionals
in the NUR-FMS for an improved collective future together.

The combined strength of the microcosm that NIU operates in provides

engagement with all of our facilities, academic organizations, and
diverse student body, which ultimately produces a well-rounded NIU
graduate who has collaborated extensively across our offered
academic disciplines for maximum breadth and impact.

Understanding health information has taken a front seat during the

current COVID-19 pandemic. Here at NIU, we have taken our learnings
from the NUR-FMS institutions to strengthen our distinctive programs
relating to Applied Sciences and Health Sciences. Our health oriented
general degree programs offer refreshing opportunities to young
students as they consider laying the foundation of their careers.
Simultaneously, we continue to expand our in-demand professional
program offerings for early stage and mid-stage professionals looking
to fast-track their careers.

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 At NIU, you will undergo state of the art clinical trainings within the
best healthcare facilities of Lahore. During your studies at NIU you will
be provided regular opportunities to interact with industry leaders to
understand the current market trends and how you align with these
trends on completion of your studies.

Our new strategic vision has clearly earmarked resources needed to

attract and retain top faculty and to generate relevant research, whilst
also defining an allocation to scholarships meant for students to realize
their potential without compromising their economic needs.

2021 marks the 5th anniversary of NUR International University’s

operations. We have laid a strong foundation to build a future full of
promise for our community, our nation and the world. The first alumni
of NIU who have recently graduated have joined leading organizations,
or have applied and were accepted for further education abroad.

Please come and visit us to see for yourself all that NUR International
University has to offer. I encourage you to visit our welcoming campus,
to meet our current faculty and students, and to see the opportunities
that NIU offers. I look forward to welcoming you on campus.

NIU is a University chartered by Government of the Punjab and

recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. The
University offers quality education of international standards in all its
programs. Our programs are based on HEC approved curricula led by
highly talented and qualified faculty members.

Mr. Salem Rehman

Acting Vice Chancellor

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1 NUR INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

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1.1 SPONSORING BODY - NUR FOUNDATION

NUR Foundation was established in the year 2005, with the objective of
contributing to the social economy of Pakistan through human
development; economic empowerment of undeserved and marginalized
communities; advocacy and provision of research-based evidence for
social policies, strategies and practices development and implementation.
The corner stone of the Foundation endeavors is to enable self-
empowerment of the poor and deprived. The Foundation undertakes its
activities through a core team of professionals and supporting staff in
collaboration with relevant governmental and nongovernmental
institutions and organizations both nationally and internationally. The
Foundation has established institutions and organization which provide
conducive environment for research, education and training activities.

NUR Foundation is successfully running the following institutions since its

inception.
1. NUR International University
2. Community Outreach Program
3. Student Leadership Program
4. Center for Research and Policy

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1.2 ABOUT NIU

NUR International University get chartered in February 2015 and it will be

one of the best educational and research institutes in Pakistan. It was
operational under the supervision of NUR Foundation/Fatima Memorial
System. It is situated in the vicinity of Lahore city. The University offers an
intellectually motivating atmosphere where students and researchers are
exposed to advancement challenges. NUR International University offers
rigorous academic programs and engages the students to face
conventional beliefs in seeking inventive thoughts. The students at NIU are
made capable to explore the world with an ambition to make a better
future.

The students at NIU attain traditional and modern knowledge with abilities
that improve their future prospective. The scope of professional services
are given to the students that include internships, employment, job
placements and other services like these that take the students to career
advancement track.

The University has a modern campus contributing to quality education and

research. The University has the dedication in accomplishing its aims,
mission, vision and values by spreading education and research.

1.3 MISSION
Our mission is to prepare leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow through
a holistic education experience encompassing the best values and
practices of both eastern and western civilizations.

1.4 VISION
Our vision is to develop leaders in different professional fields, critical to
the development of society by focusing on knowledge and research for
improving quality of life and living standards based on equity.

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1.5 VALUES

Excellence: We aim to pursue excellence in our services, encourage

innovation, creativity and strive to cultivate an environment that is
conducive to achieve the highest professional standards.

Commitment: We commit ourselves to support the vision of our university

and pursuit of knowledge as well as to inculcate and demonstrate to our
student body the virtuous spirit of hard work and unflinching dedication in
service to the society.

Respect & Tolerance: We strive to build an environment characterized by

a spirit of compassion, love and mutual understanding that help students
from diverse backgrounds to overcome their differences and build a bond
grounded in the universal value of equity and diversity.

Responsibility & Integrity: We pledge to be responsible for the

consequences of our actions, constantly strive for professional
development and demonstrate uncompromising academic and
professional integrity.

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1.6 OFFICES & STUDENTS’ SERVICES

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1.7 IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

S.
Offices/Departments Contact Numbers/Emails
No.
PA to Vice Chancellor
1- Vice Chancellor Office (042) 111 648 111 Ext: 109
[email protected]
Pro Vice Chancellor
2- Pro Vice Chancellor Office (042) 111 648 111 Ext: 102
[email protected]
Dean Academic Affairs
3- Dean Academic Affairs (042) 111 648 111 Ext: 113
[email protected]
(042) 111 648 111 Ext: 106
4- Registrar Office
[email protected]
General
(042) 111 648 111 Ext: 107
5- Administration and
[email protected]
Procurement
(042) 111 648 111 Ext: 117
6- Examinations Office
[email protected]
Director Student Affairs
7- Student Affairs Department (042) 111 648 111 Ext: 109
[email protected]
Manager Admissions
8- Admissions Department (042) 111 648 111 Ext: 105
[email protected]
Deputy Registrar (Academics)
9- Academics Department (042) 111 648 111 Ext: 121
[email protected]
(042) 111 648 111 Ext: 111
10- Library
[email protected]

(042) 111 648 111 Ext: 122

11- IT Department
[email protected]

(042) 111 648 111 Ext: 110

12- Treasurer Office
[email protected]

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2 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2023-2024

Fall 2023
Fall 2023 Spring 2024
Semester Summer 2024
Description Semester Semester
(Existing Semester
(New Batches)
Batches)
Orientation of November 03,
- - -
New Entrants 2023
Commencement October 09, November 06, August 05,
March 18, 2024
of Classes 2023 2023 2024
Last Date of October 16, November 13,
April 08, 2024 August 08, 2024
Add/Drop 2023 2023
Declaration of
October 23, November 20,
Final Class April 15, 2024 August 13, 2024
2023 2023
Roster
November 27 –
January 08 – 12, May 06 – 10, August 26 – 28,
Mid – Term December 01,
2024 (To be 2024 2024
Examinations 2023
Conducted in (To be Conducted (To be Conducted
(To be Conducted
Class) in Class) in Class)
in Class)
December December 25,
25,2023 – 2023 –
Winter Vacation - -
December 29, December 29,
2023 2023
Last Date of December 11, September 04,
January 26, 2024 May 24, 2024
Withdrawal 2023 2024
January 29 – May 27 – 31,
January 01 – 05,
Registration for February 02, 2024
2024 (Spring -
Next Semester 2024 (Spring (Summer & Fall
2024)
2024) 2023)
Deadline to
Declare Results February 23, September 23,
January 26, 2024 June 28, 2024
of Sessional 2024 2024
Evaluation
Submission of
End Semester January 15 – 19, February 12 – 16, June 24 – 28,
-
Feedback by 2024 2024 2024
Students (QEC)
Semester February 02, September 27,
March 01, 2024 July 05, 2024
Teaching Ends 2024 2024

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 September 30 –
Final February 06 – March 04 – 15, July 08 – July
October 02,
Examination 16, 2024 2024 19, 2024
2024
Submission of
Results to the February 23, October 04,
March 22, 2024 July 26, 2024
Controller of 2024 2024
Examinations
Declaration of
Results by the August 02, October 08,
March 01, 2024 March 29, 2024
Controller of 2024 2024
Examinations
Semester Break February 19 – July 22 – August
for Students March 15, 2024 - 03, 2024 -
Only (4 Weeks) (2 Weeks)

Iqbal Day November 09, 2023 Labour Day May 01, 2024
Quaid-e-Azam
December 25, 2023 Eid-ul-Azha* June 17 – 19, 2024
Day
Ashura
Kashmir Day February 05, 2024 July 16 – 17, 2024
Muharram*
Independence
Pakistan Day March 23, 2024 August 14, 2024
Day
Eid-e-Milad-
September 15,
Eid-ul-Fitr* April 09 – 12, 2024 un-Nabi
(PBUH)*
2024

Note: The announcement of aforementioned holidays are subject to the

announcement of federal govt.
*Holiday for Islamic Festivals are subject to appearance of moon.
• The University reserves the right to make any change in Academic Calendar, as required.
Last Date to apply for Need Based October 20, March 22, 2024
Friday
Scholarship 2023

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2.1 ACADEMIC YEAR
1. There are two regular semesters (Fall/Spring) in an academic year.
Each semester consists of a total of 18 working weeks, 16 weeks for
teaching and 2 weeks for examinations. There shall be a semester
break at the end of each semester.
2. The University may offer Summer Semester, 8 weeks of teaching
and 1 week for examinations, between Spring and Fall Semesters.
The Summer Semester is optional (only for
deficiency/failure/repetition purposes). A student will only be
allowed to register maximum 8 credit hours.
3. A student who has attained grade F or has not taken the
examination due to short attendance or desires to improve his/her
grade is allowed to register in summer semester.
4. The contact hours will be doubled during the summer semester as
compared to regular semester to ensure the course completion in
a semester with half of the duration of a regular (Fall/Spring)
semester.

2.2 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

An academic calendar is issued by Office of the Registrar and contains the
following information:

i. Semester Commencement Dates

ii. Add/Drop Dates
iii. Mid Exam Week
iv. Semester End Dates
v. Final Exam Weeks
vi. Result notification dates
vii. Holidays during the semester

Students are required to adhere to the academic calendar as mentioned

above.

This calendar is available at the web page of the NIU.

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3 ACADEMIC STRUCTURE AT NIU

FACULTIES DEPARTMENTS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

BS NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
CLINICAL NUTRITION MS FOOD, NUTRITION AND
DIETETICS
APPLIED SCIENCES BS FOOD SCIENCE AND
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY MS FOOD SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
NURSING BS NURSING*
MS NURSING*
PHYSICAL THERAPY DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
BS MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGY
MEDICAL LAB AND IMAGING
BS MEDICAL IMAGING
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
NURSING AND ALLIED
RESPIRATORY AND BS RESPIRATORY THERAPY
HEALTH SCIENCES
INTENSIVE CARE SCIENCES BS INTENSIVE CARE SCIENCES
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE BS SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
PATHOLOGY PATHOLOGY
BS OPTOMETRY
BS OPERATION THEATRE
TECHNOLOGY
BS DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
BS BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOCHEMISTRY AND
BS BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIOTECHNOLOGY
BASIC SCIENCES MPHIL BIOCHEMISTRY
PHYSIOLOGY AND
MPHIL PHYSIOLOGY
MICROBIOLOGY
BS ECONOMICS
ECONOMICS
MS ECONOMICS
ARTS, HUMANITIES AND
BS APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIAL SCIENCES
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY BS CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
MS CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

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 BACHELORS IN BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION (BBA)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SCIENCES MBA 2 YEARS
(WEEKEND/EVENING)

* Subject to the approval of Pakistan Nursing Council before launching.

3.1 HEC Undergraduate Education Policy 1.1, 2023

Implementation Plan

General Education Cluster Courses Credit Hours

Arts & Humanities * 1 02
Natural Sciences * 1 03 (2+1)
Social Sciences * 1 02
Functional English ** 1 03
Expository Writing ** 1 03
Quantitative Reasoning ** 2 06
Islamic Studies ** (OR)
Religious Education / Ethics in lieu of Islamic
Studies only for non-Muslim students 1 02
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan ** 1 02
Applications of Information Communication
Technologies (ICT) ** 1 03 (2+1)
Entrepreneurship ** 1 02
Civics and Community Engagement ** 1 02
Total 12 30

* University may offer any course within the specific broader subject domain /
cluster to meet the given credits.
** HEC designed model courses may be used by the university.
Legends

General Courses Categories

Expository Writing 1. Internship
Natural Science 2. Capstone Project
Social Sciences 3. Quran Teaching
Quantitative Reasoning
Arts and Humanities
Civilization Courses

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4 RESEARCH PROJECT/DISSERTATION

The Research Project/Dissertation is intended to provide students with an

opportunity to integrate and apply what they have learned from the
courses in their major programs. The project should be both creative and
scholarly. It may entail theoretical or empirical research and the methods
used could be either quantitative or qualitative. It should demonstrate an
ability to formulate original research question/problem along with the
appropriate research methods to investigate the question posed. The
study should report findings and explain their implications and
ramification in detail.

Students are encouraged to be creative and should come up with a project

that will contribute to the existing body of knowledge. It should provide a
valuable opportunity for students to work closely with faculty advisors in
the process of planning and carrying out the project.

4.1 THE RESEARCH PROJECT/DISSERTATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN THE

STUDENT'S LAST YEAR.

In the 4th Academic Year, as per the requirement of the academic

program, students take Research Projects/Dissertation of minimum
6 credit hours.
• The process of planning the Research Project/Dissertation
however, should begin by the start of the semester prior to the
semester in which the student is registering for the project.
• Students taking courses in their respective majors are advised
to think about the topics of study that offer valuable learning
opportunity and makes worthy contribution.

1. Select a Topic and the Potential Supervisor

At least one semester before students plan to begin working on
the project. Selecting a topic will involve three elements:

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 • choosing the subject students will be working on,
• choosing the approach to the subject, and
• choosing the form, the project will take
The process of selecting a topic should involve consultation with
the proposed supervisor.
Each student shall perform his/her research work under the
supervision of a person appointed by the Dean. Where necessary
and desirable, a co-supervisor may also be appointed by the Dean.
2. Write a Proposal
Before the semester in which students plan to complete the
project. The project proposal explains what the project is all about,
how students plan to carry it out, and what students hope to learn
by doing it. The proposal should specify:

• What questions students want to answer or problems they

want to address
• How students plan to address them, i.e., what form their
project will take
• What methods students will use, e.g., statistical analysis,
archival research, textual analysis, qualitative research, etc.
• What materials students will use (a bibliography will often
answer this question)
• What courses & experiences have prepared students to
undertake this project?
• The area that students think this proposal should be
counted towards
• The number of credit hours’ students are hoping to gain
from project
• A rough timeline for the completion of the project
3. Work with the Supervisor
When the supervisor feels that student proposal is finalized, he or
she will give the go-ahead to submit the proposal in the

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 Department. In on consultation with the supervisor and after the
approval from the department.
4. Approval from the Department
The department will review the proposal and if needed call a
meeting to discuss the proposal. Based on the results of this
meeting, the department will finalize the following:
i) The number of credit hours (6) spanned over a semester
for project.
ii) Any suggestions on scope of the work.
5. Mutually agree a Schedule with the Supervisor
It shall be the responsibility of the students to meet the deadlines
and targets set by the Supervisor. Student should ideally meet
with the supervisor at least once every two weeks. There should
be a preliminary review halfway through the project. Deadline for
submission of final version should be at least 2 weeks before the
final grade submission date.
Students unable to complete their research work on time will be
required to register again with full payment of fees.
6. Registration for Project with the Registrar’s Office
The students will register for the project during enrollment
phases. The department will forward the registration forms for the
students to Registrar Office after taking requisite approvals from
the supervisor (s) and the HOD.
7. Timeline for the Project
Should also be agreed with the supervisor with the approval from
respective department. The timeline should neither be less than
one semester nor greater than two semesters.
8. Grades Processing
Students are required to submit both hard and soft copies of the
reports to the supervisor and the department along with the
“Turnitin” summary report. The supervisor will go through the
project report based on the mutually agreed expectations and will
assign the grade on the grade forms provided by the department.

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 Note:
For MS/MPhil programs, refer to MS/MPhil Rules respectively.

4.2 PANEL OF EXAMINER

1. A panel of examiners for evaluation of project report/thesis and
conduct of viva-voce examination shall be recommended by the
respective Board of Studies and approved by the Vice Chancellor.
2. The examiner shall be appointed by the Dean of the Faculty
concerned from the approved panel.
3. The examiner shall evaluate the project report/thesis and conduct
viva-voce examination of the student on the date and time given
by the Dean of the faculty concerned in consultation with the COE.
4. In case, the project/thesis is adjudged inadequate by the
examiner, he/she may reject the project report/thesis or ask the
student to revise the same.
5. The student shall be required to submit the revised version of the
project report/thesis within a period of one month from the date
of viva-voce examination. The revised version of the project
report/thesis shall be examined by the supervisor and the Dean of
the faculty concerned.
6. After the viva-voce examination, the successful student shall
submit three hardbound copies of the project report/thesis to the
department for onward transmission to the Controller of
Examinations for declaration of result. A copy of the project
report/thesis will be deposited by the Controller of Examinations
in the Library.

5 INTERNSHIP

A mandatory component of the practical requirement will be an

internship. The purpose of the internship is to expose students to real life
work environments before they graduate. In order to meet this
requirement, internships will be governed by the following guidelines:
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5.1 STANDARD INTERNSHIP: The standard internship will typically be in
the summer and after the fourth semester; it will be at least 9
weeks in duration; and will take place at a designated host
institution.
5.2 HOST INSTITUTION: The following may serve as a host institution:
(i) A government organization, in any of the three main branches
of government, executive, legislative, or judicial, in national,
provincial, or local governments, or
(ii) An autonomous body or attached department of a government
agency, or
(iii) A business enterprise, or
(iv) An academic institution, or
(v) An NGO.
5.3 PRIOR AGREEMENT: Universities will enter into prior agreements
with potential host institutions to place students in such
internships.
5.4 CAREER AND PLACEMENT: UNIVERSITIES WILL ESTABLISH CAREER AND
Placement Offices to serve their student body, including students
enrolled in their affiliated colleges.
5.5 MONITORING AND EVALUATION: UNIVERSITIES WILL ASSIGN INDIVIDUAL
Faculty members to monitor and evaluate the quality of work of
each student-internee (e.g., papers or reports submitted,
employers’ feedback, or other prescribed indicators of
performance), and these evaluations will be made part of the
students’ permanent record.
5.6 CERTIFICATION: On successful completion of the internship, students
will be awarded a certificate of completion.
5.7 SPECIAL PROVISIONS: In some cases, students will have the option of
fulfilling their internship requirements through other means.
5.7.1. BS students are required to complete a standard internship.
5.7.2. Students in professional degree programs have the option,
either to complete a standard internship, or, if their program

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 requires an alternate form of practical experience, to have that
experience counted in lieu of the standard internship.

6 ACADEMIC POLICIES
6.1 INTRODUCTION
This handbook presents guidelines for semester system in NUR
International University. It has been developed in line with the Higher
Education Commission (HEC) Policy Guidelines on Semester System and
Undergraduate Education Policy 1.1 of 2023.

These are the general rules and regulations for undergraduate programs
and MBA/MS/MPhil programs. The purpose of this handbook is to provide
students and teachers, an overview of the semester system rules
concerning courses, credit hours, assignments, examinations and result
procedures.

6.2 ADMISSIONS
Students will be admitted to the university 3on the basis of a consolidated
merit list.

6.2.1 University has developed a centralized and transparent university

admissions system in accordance with HEC guidelines on the subject.

6.2.2 Departments will develop rules of admission to the discipline,

ensuring that admissions are transparent, merit-based, and based on the
fulfilment of pre-requisites, and as well are properly documented.

Admissions shall be granted purely on academic record and interview.

6.3 PROVISIONAL ADMISSIONS

Applicants who make the merit list but are waiting for the result of the
qualifying examination may be granted provisional admission. If so
admitted, they shall submit their mark sheets, showing all subjects of the
qualifying examination passed and the required aggregate marks achieved,

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within (6) six weeks of the commencement of the semester. Failure on any
account –

• failure in any subject,

• failure to achieve the required aggregate marks, or
• failure to submit the marks sheet within 6 weeks of the semester
start
– shall lead to disqualification from the program and cancellation of
admission.
International student, on arrival to Pakistan shall be given time period till
one semester after the commencement of semester to obtain necessary
equivalence certificates from IBCC and HEC.
The result of student for the 1st semester shall not be declared unless the
admission requirements of the program have been met completely.
Consequently, the students shall not be registered for the 2nd semester
and would not be able to continue studies till completion of admission
requirement(s).

6.4 DEFERMENT AND CANCELATION OF ADMISSIONS

1. Candidates selected for admission may defer their admission for
one semester subject to paying the admission fee and submitting
all the requisite documents. The candidates desiring deferment
shall apply to the Registrar within two weeks of the
commencement of the semester. Fee deposited shall be readjusted
in the subsequent semesters.

2. Cancellation of Admission Due to Absence Non-Payment of

Dues/Fee
Admission of a student will be cancelled in the following cases:

1. A student absents without any information, without freezing the

semester, without getting registered or without paying fee for
the new semester.

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 2. The student remains absent from classes / research activity for
four weeks without assigning a reason.
3. If an enrolled student does not pay fee or any dues within 30
days of the date notified by the university.
4. On account of poor Academic performance under the provisions
of the Academic Regulations
5. A student faces expulsion on account of disciplinary action in
which case the fee shall not be refunded.
6. In all above cases tuition fee shall not be refunded. Security will
be paid back to the student concerned.

6.5 INELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

1. A student who does not meet the basic eligibility for the applied
program is ineligible for admission.
2. Anyone who has been rusticated or expelled by any university
or college for misconduct or for use of unfair means in the
examinations or any offence involving moral turpitude, or
punished by law shall not be eligible for admission.

6.6 ORIENTATION FOR NEW STUDENTS

Participation in orientation is a requirement for all new students. It is
designed to provide fresh students within formation regarding University
services, policies and procedures, student responsibilities and faculty
expectations. Orientation generally takes place just before
commencement of a new semester.

6.7 STUDENT ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

Student Academic Advisement is a central element of the undergraduate
experience at NIU. It is intended to be a collaborative relationship between
student and advisor through which students create educational plans
consistent with their personal, academic, and career goals. Every student
entering NIU will be assigned an academic advisor. Should any student
wish to change his or her advisor during their academic career, they can
do so through their head of department.

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Key issues to be addressed include advice on: Selection of
Major(s)/Minor(s), fulfilling distribution requirements, sequencing of
courses, fulfilling practical learning requirements, freedom of speech,
academic honesty, and other academic issues that may arise.

6.8 ATTENDANCE POLICY

It is important for overall that students are expected to attend all classes,
laboratories, tutorials, or other class meetings officially designed for a
particular course. They are expected, also, to complete all assignments.

Each three-credit hour course will have 48 contact hours (3 hours/ week x
16 teaching weeks = 48) in a semester.

1. A minimum of 75% attendance is required for a student to be

eligible to take end term exams. With very few exceptions, there
will be no distinction between excused and unexcused absences.
2. Students with less than 75% attendance in a course will not be
allowed to take end term exams and such their registration will be
cancelled from the respective course before the end term exams.
3. A list of students with short attendance will be displayed in the 14th
week of the semester and student will be given one week to make
up the deficiency.
4. The students will be dropped from the course by the end of 15 th
week in case the student failed to cope up with the deficiency.
5. Non-compliance with minimum attendance requirements will
result in automatic failure of the course and may require the
student to repeat the course when next offered, after paying the
course fee.
6. Students may check their attendance status from their respective
Faculty Members or HOD.
7. A student entering after 5 minutes of scheduled time in a lecture
shall be marked absent except for any genuine reason.
8. A student who will be absent consecutively in 6 sessions in any
course shall be liable to appear in front of HOD/Faculty Dean to be
allowed to attend further sessions (or his/her name will be dropped
from the course).

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9. Exceptions to this policy will only be made on appeal to the Vice
Chancellor or Pro Vice Chancellor on case to case basis on the
recommendation of concerned Faculty Dean.

6.9 CANCELLATION OF ENROLMENT

If a student fails to attend any lecture during the first four weeks
after the commencement of the semester as per announced
schedule, his/her admission shall stand cancelled automatically
without any notification.

6.10 UNDERSTANDING OF CREDIT HOURS

1. One credit hour for a theory course stands for 60 minutes class
contact per week for 16 weeks per semester.
2. For independent/laboratory work, 3 hours will be considered
equivalent to one credit hour.
3. The credit hours are denoted by two digits within brackets with a
hyphen in between. The first digit represents the theory part while
the second (right side) digit represents the practical. Thus, 3(3-0)
means three credit hours of theory, while 4(3-1) means a total of
four credit hours, of which three are of theory while one credit hour
is for laboratory/practical work.

6.11 COURSE LOAD CRITERIA

1. Students are allowed to take a maximum of 15 to 18 credit hours
each semester as per new HEC UGE Policy 1.1 of 2023. (However, a
student may take more or fewer courses in a semester with permission in
writing of the competent authority as specified in the rules.)
Note: The university may however offer maximum of 21 credit hours in a
semester where there is a program specific requirement of the same
provided.
2. Students will be given a plan of study required to complete the
undergraduate degree in four years (08 regular semesters), except
for DPT for which the duration is five years (10 regular semesters).
Whereas, for graduate and postgraduate program(s), the duration
will be 2 years (4 regular semesters).

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3. Tentatively, if a student enrolls in 15 to 18 credit hours each
semester s/he will be able to complete the requirements for
graduation in regular semesters.
4. Students should plan to take their courses in the prescribed time to
graduate, without relying on summer semester. However, in
extreme cases (physical/psychological disability), this binding can
be waived off by the respective Dean on the recommendation of
respective HOD and Course Coordinator with consultation of
Student Affairs Department. Such decisions are made on case to
case basis.
5. A student who either has failed or has not taken the examination
due to short attendance or desires to improve his /her grade is
allowed to register in Summer Semester.
6. A student will only be allowed to register maximum of 8 credit
hours in Summer Semester.
7. For any postgraduate program, a student enrols for 9 – 12 credit
hours in a regular semester.
8. The University may formulate specific policies for allowing a
student to take extra courses in a semester depending on
exceptional circumstances of the student.
9. In case any student wishes to enrol for one more course beyond 18
Cr. Hours s/he may be allowed by university in either of the two
cases —
1) If his/her CGPA is above 3.5 and
2) The student needs the course to graduate on time

6.12 REGISTRATION OF COURSES

1. With the consultation of Course Coordinator, students must
register for courses offered to them in each of the regular
semesters i.e. Fall and Spring.
2. Registration is considered incomplete unless all dues are cleared.
3. It is also subject to fulfilment of pre-requisite requirements. Details
of pre-requisites have been provided in the prospectus for each
program.
4. Courses are classified as General Courses, Allied Courses, Major
Courses and Minor Courses.

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5. It is mandatory to pass the General Courses for graduation.
Therefore, students must complete these courses as early as
possible.
6. Allied Courses have to be chosen from the provided list.

6.13 REGISTRATION PROCESS

The students must complete the registration process in person or online
within the specified timeline by following the steps below:
1. The student will collect registration form (or online form) from the
Department of Academics.
2. The student will select courses to be taken and sign the form.
3. The student will get the form verified from Head of the Department.
4. The student will take this form to Accounts Department and the fee
challan will be issued upon receipt of the complete registration form.
Then, he/she will submit the requisite fee of the respective courses.
5. The student will submit the registration form along with a copy of
deposited fee voucher to Academics Department for course
registration.
6. The student must verify registration data after the deadline.

6.14 SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION

Registration of a student is suspended in any of the following situations

• Failure to complete registration formalities in time.

• Failure to apply for deferment of registration.
• Behavior calling for disciplinary action.
• Unsettled matters with the University.
• Approval of student's request for suspension of registration.

6.15 RESTORATION OF REGISTRATION

A student whose registration is suspended may request for restoration of
registration provided he/she has cleared all the issues that called for
suspension and pays all dues.

6.16 CLOSURE OF ADMISSION

The closure of admission results in termination of a student's studies at the
University, and will not be restored except in the last case (point 5) as

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mentioned below. The admission will be closed in any of the following
situations:

1. Failure to restore suspended registration.

2. Failure to re-continue studies within a period of two semesters.
3. Failure to achieve required minimum standards of academic
performance within the stipulated period.
4. Disciplinary action or admission obtained on false documents.
5. Request to close admission from a student for the purpose of
acquiring education elsewhere.

6.17 ADD – DROP COURSE

1. A period of two weeks is allowed from the commencement of
classes to add or drop courses or change a section of a course. A
student registering for a course is responsible for ascertaining the
requirements of the course and for completing them.
2. Students are directed to consult their respective HOD/Course
Coordinator before adding or dropping a course.
3. Students may not be allowed to add-drop a course after the start
of the third week of the semester.
4. Courses dropped within two weeks after commencement of classes
will be eliminated from the record and fee will be adjusted.
5. For add-drop any course, the students will have to consult with
Student Affairs Department.

6.18 MAJORS AND MINORS

A University majors and minors serves to broaden students’ horizons and
expand the range of options available to them. Students can complement
the study of the major by selecting a minor in an adjacent or related area,
there by sharpening their understanding and deepening the knowledge
acquired in their principal area of specialization. A minor can also serve as
a basis for and facilitate interdisciplinary study and inquiry.
6.18.1 Major: A Major is the academic discipline or specialized area of
study selected by the student as their primary focus.

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Declaration of Major: Every undergraduate student has to declare a
Major. Ordinarily, a Major is associated with a department. The exceptions
are interdisciplinary Majors or custom-designed Majors, which are put
together by the student and allowed subject to the approval of the
academic advisor and any other authority that may be specified.

6.18.2 Minor: A Minor is optional. It is a secondary concentration of

courses, ordinarily in an academic discipline that complements or is in
addition to the Major.

Requirements and Prerequisites for Minor/s: The requirements and

prerequisites for Minors shall be determined by the departments
concerned, subject to the condition that total requirements for a Minor
shall not be less than 12 credits (equivalent to four 3-credit courses).

6.18.3 Beyond a Single Major: A student may opt for a single Major or two
Majors (i.e., a double Major), or a Major and a Minor, or a Major and two
Minors, provided that the departmentally determined credits and
prerequisite requirements are met, and the permission of the academic
advisor is obtained.

Note: A second major will be offered subject to the approval of the relevant statutory
body upon recommendation of the concerned department. Additional semester(s) will be
required to complete the degree requirements in case two majors are offered provided
that the total duration to complete the undergraduate/equivalent degree program does
not go beyond the maximum duration prescribed in HEC semester guidelines. Where two
majors have common courses, a student can get exemption for maximum of 30 credit
hours for the second major, in which case, the minimum requirement to complete the
degree program with double major shall be 162 credit hours including the requirements
of field experience/ internship and capstone project.

6.19 ALLIED REQUIREMENT

At least 12 credits (equivalent to four 3-credit courses) of the requirements
for a degree shall be in allied courses, that is, courses in allied or
complementary disciplines or departments, as specified by the department
responsible, and as described below:

Specification of Allied Courses:

The department responsible for the declared Major will identify and develop
a list of courses, with levels, in each of the Allied Disciplines/Departments,
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which they consider can fulfil the allied requirements of their discipline.
Students will have the right to choose courses from the list.

6.20 WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawal is broadly categorized as:

• Withdrawal from the program results in culmination of NIU active

student status.
• Withdrawal from the semester results in deactivation of NIU active
student status for that semester.
• Withdrawal from a course results in a ‘W’ grade on the transcript
for that particular course.
For withdrawal from the semester or program or in case of leaving
the University without information to NIU, students must complete
all relevant documentation and obtain University-wide clearance by
applying through Academics Department or Campus Management
System (Campus on Cloud). If documentation provided is based on
misrepresentation, it is treated as a serious disciplinary matter and
the student can be separated from the program.
Students on probation, who are allowed to withdraw from a semester,
can resume their studies in the following semester with their
probationary status unchanged.

First year students are not allowed to withdraw from their first
semester.

6.20.1 Involuntary Withdrawal

In extreme cases, the University may insist on a student’s involuntary
withdrawal if, according to the judgment of the University officials,
the student:

• Poses a threat to the lives or safety of him/herself or other members

of the NIU community.
• Has a medical/psychological condition or demonstrates behavior that
seriously interferes with his/her education and that of the members
of the NIU community.

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 The involuntary withdrawal process is initiated after thorough verification
by the faculty, student and other relevant University officials.

6.20.1.1 Involuntary Withdrawal from the Semester

In cases where it is judged that the student is able to recover/cope,
the student is allowed a specified break, on the condition that s/he
will provide documentation of treatment before being considered for
re-joining.
The students are required to have a clearance interview with the
HOD/Director Student Affairs and Course Coordinator.
The degree completion time criterion is not relaxed and an academic
plan approved by the student’s faculty advisor must be attached with
the petition for resumption of studies.
These requirements are verified by the Student Affairs Department,
and if recommended, Office of the Registrar may allow the student
to resume studies.

6.20.2 Unauthorized Withdrawal

Students who leave the University without prior permission to withdraw are
considered to have left the University and their admission stands cancelled.

A maximum of 3 attempts are made to contact such students who are absent
from the University without prior information. A warning letter is issued to
such students stating that they are required to provide information regarding
their active status. If they fail to do so, they are issued an unauthorized
withdrawal letter from the programme.

6.20.3 Course Withdrawal

1. Students may be allowed to withdrawal “W” from a course after
Mid-Term Exam result (end of the ninth week of the regular
semester). The parent/guardian of the student should normally
countersign such a request.
2. Fee is not refunded for a withdrawn course. The consent of the
student’s advisor may be required in certain cases.
3. In such cases, the transcript shall record that the student enrolled
in the course and withdrew. Consequently, “W” grade will be

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 awarded to the student (which has no impact on the calculation of
the GPA of the student).
4. In extreme circumstances beyond the student’s control, such as
illness, accident or death of a parent, permission may be granted
to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline (10th week). In
extenuating circumstances, “W” will be awarded by the permission
of the Vice Chancellor or Pro Vice Chancellor.
5. A student withdrawing after the 10th week will be automatically
awarded “F” grade that will be calculated in GPA.
6. A student can withdraw from a maximum of 5 courses with W on
transcript in any undergraduate program and 2 courses with W on
transcript in any postgraduate program.
7. In order to withdraw any course, the students have to consult the
HOD and Student Affairs Department.
8. In case of course withdraw, the student has to register the course
again by paying the prescribed course fee.
9. A student is required to attend all the classes/tutorial and shall
appear in all quizzes/mid semester test(s)/assignment(s)/group
discussion(s)/presentations/ project(s) during the semester and
terminal examination at the end of the semester.

6.21 POLICY FOR THRICE FAILURE IN A COURSE

A student has a maximum of two attempts to clear an “F” grade in a course.
Students unable to pass a course in three attempts (including the first time
a course is taken) are separated from the programme.

6.22 SEMESTER FREEZING POLICY

1. Freezing first two semesters for BS and first semester for
MBA/MS/MPhil is not allowed, in any case.
2. A student who wishes to take a semester break (freeze) due to
illness or circumstances beyond his/her control must write an
application/form for freezing the semester, approved by the HOD
and Faculty Dean with consultation of the Registrar Office, and
submit it to the Student Affairs Department (one weeks prior to the
commencement of classes) for further process. The final approval
will be awarded by Vice Chancellor/Pro Vice Chancellor.

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3. In exceptional cases, the application may be accepted after the
semester has commenced, but not later than two weeks after the
commencement of classes.
4. Full tuition fee will be refunded/adjusted to the next semester if
the student submits a semester freeze application within the
prescribed time period and half the fee if frozen within the first 15
days of the commencement of the semester. No fee shall be
refunded/adjusted if the semester is frozen after 15 th day of the
commencement of the semester (including Saturdays and
Sundays).
5. Students shall resume their studies in the following semester,
otherwise their name would be struck off the roll of NIU.
6. A student who remains absent for an entire semester without
permission may not be allowed to resume his/her studies. Fee paid
for that semester will be non-refundable and non-transferable in
such cases and the student must seek re-admission. The student
will be required to pay the admission fee again.
7. Students may freeze more than one semester (maximum two
semesters), either back-to-back or staggered, in his/her entire
degree program in Undergraduate program. While for
MBA/MS/MPhil level, one semester freeze option is available.
8. For resuming study after semester freeze, the student must submit
an application for rejoining to the respective HOD and respective
Dean and then Registrar Office prior to the commencement of
classes to activate her/his status at the University.
9. The option for semester freeze is not available for fee defaulters.
Such students will have to submit their dues before their
application for semester freeze is considered by the university.
10. Students shall only be allowed to freeze the semester within the
overall degree awarding time frame (i.e. maximum time allowed
for completion of the degree by NIU or Regulatory Body, as
stipulated in the Table of clause 3.1.

6.23 LEAVE POLICY

1. Leave may be requested for serious illness, death of immediate
family member (includes person's parents, spouses, siblings,
children and first cousin), or for any serious personal reason.

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2. The acceptance of leave depends on approval by the respective
HOD with intimation to Student Affairs Department.
3. NIU can account the uninformed leaves as unapprised if a student
remains absent for consecutive 3 days and fails to submit
application for leave of absence.

6.24 RE-ADMISSION POLICY

1. A student, who neither registers any courses for a semester nor
requests for freezing of the semester, shall deem to have abandoned
his/her program. However, he/she may be allowed to reinstate his/her
program in a subsequent semester on his/her request, provided
he/she has sufficient time to complete the requirements of the
program within the maximum time period allowed from the date of
his/her initial admission in the program. He/she shall be required to
pay the prescribed reinstatement fee along with other dues of the
semester.
2. Provided also that if a student does not get reinstated after
abandoning the program within the maximum time period allowed for
completion of the program from the date of his/her initial admission,
he/she may be readmitted on his/her request in the same program by
the concerned Dean upon recommendations of the HOD
Undergraduate Programs. In such a case, only 60% of the coursework
of the program may be acceptable to rejoin the program. The student
has to pay the prescribed re-admission fee of the program along with
other dues of the semester.

6.25 TRANSFER OF CREDITS & EXEMPTION OF COURSES POLICY

Transfer of Credits shall only be allowed from the universities/institutions
recognized by the HEC and the concerned Regulatory Bodies. The
concerned Dean and HOD shall recommend the determination of
acceptability of credit for course work completed at another recognized
institution of higher learning to University Equivalence Committee. The
Vice Chancellor shall endorse the acceptance of transferred credit hours.
The evaluation of any course work or exam from another institution for
acceptance by the University will be based only on an official transcript
from the institution originally offering the course work or exam:
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1. Students wishing to transfer to NIU shall produce a NOC from their
previous HEIs.
2. Credit is not given for grades lower than C+ in case of
undergraduate program and B in case of postgraduate program.
3. All prospective transfer students must complete NIU entry
requirements.
4. Migration will not be allowed if the CGPA of the student is less than
2.00 (in undergraduate program) and 2.50 (in postgraduate
program).
5. Maximum credits transfer shall not exceed 50% of the total credit
hours required for the degree program in which the applicant has
sought admission in NIU.
6. The courses allowed to be transferred shall have at least 80%
similarity of the course contents for the core courses on the current
scheme of study of the program and for the elective courses, the
Committee shall evaluate the courses and recommend the transfer
on the basis of comparable and identical courses.
7. Remedial, vocational, technical, highly specialized and personal
development courses are not accepted for credit.
8. Students are advised to check with the Admission Office and Head
of Department to determine the acceptability of credit from other
Institutions. Acceptability of transfer credits to a student’s
academic curriculum is determined by the Head of the
Department/ University Equivalence Committee where the
application is being made.
9. The transfer course must be similar in content and scope to a NIU
course, or must conform to the same competency level of a similar
course taught at NIU.
10. A lower level degree course is non-transferable to higher-level
degree program such as a course done at Bachelors level is non-
transferable to higher-level program.
11. A course exempted elsewhere is non-transferable until and unless
it is pursued as a regular course.
12. The transferred/exempted courses and their credit hours shall
appear on the NIU transcript. The grade and the grade point of the
transferred course shall not be used in calculating the CGPA.

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13. Applicants expelled from other Institutions, for whatsoever
reasons, shall not be considered for credit transfer.

6.26 INTRA – DEPARTMENT & INTER – DEPARTMENT CREDIT TRANSFER /

MAJOR CHANGE
1. A student Dropped from a program on academic grounds, or
otherwise wishing to change the academic program, shall be
permitted to join any other program, in the same department or
another department, depending on the criteria of the program.
2. A student registered in a program may not be transferred to
another program in the University until he/she has obtained the
permission of both of the HOD and concerned Dean.
3. A student on probation will not be allowed to transfer to another
program.
4. The permission to transfer will be granted in writing using the form
provided for this purpose.
5. A student who seeks transfer to another program will have to
follow all the requirements and polices (such as fee etc.) of the new
program.
6. Whenever a student's application for transfer to another program
has been approved and all requirements related to such transfer
are satisfactorily fulfilled, the Student Affairs Department shall
inform the concerned departments and forward the original
documents to the student’s personal file.
7. A re-admitted student shall be entitled to full transfer of credits in
those common courses, or equivalent courses as determined by
the Equivalence Committee.
8. A re-admitted student shall be exempted from payment of the
admission fee.

6.27 ROLE OF A STUDENT FOR EFFECTIVE ADVISEMENT:

• Use your Undergraduate Handbook to:
• Understand your program plan and policies,
• Review the majors/minors offered and their requirements,
• Read all correspondence sent by the university via email or any other
channel. Seek advice in case of any ambiguity.

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6.28 WAIVER FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES
Non-Muslim students are exempted from taking Islamic Studies,
which is the general course for all undergraduate programs. These
students can take the course of “Religious Studies” or any other
course to complete the general course requirement alternatively.

7 GRADING POLICY
Assessment in NUR International University is criterion-referenced, i.e.
judgments about the quality of students’ performance will be made by
reference to explicit predetermined criteria and standards. The following
grading scheme and grade points will be applicable to all NIU graduate
programs.

7.1 GRADING SCALE

Performance Letter Grade Grade Points Marks (%)

Distinction A+ 4.00 85%-100%

A 4.00 81% - 84%

Excellent
A- 3.70 78% - 80%

B+ 3.33 75% - 77%

Good B 3.00 71% - 74%

B- 2.66 68% - 70%

C+ 2.33 64% - 67%

Adequate C 2 61% - 63%

C- 1.66 58% - 60%

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 D+ 1.30 54% - 57%
Inadequate
D 1 50% - 53%

Fail F 0 0% - 49%

Other Letter Grades:

I Incomplete

W Withdraw

7.2 STUDENT EVALUATION

1. Students are formally evaluated by the faculty through appropriate
assessment methods as specified in the course outline and used in
grading the course.
2. All course instructors will inform students about the weights
assigned to the assessment methods for grading student
performance in their respective course outline.
3. The performance of students is assessed during the semester
through mid-semester examination, assignments, quizzes, case
studies, projects, practical, or any other method considered
appropriate by the course instructor and university.
4. Normally, semester assessment will contribute 60% while the final
examination will contribute 40% toward the final grade.
5. All semester assessments are time bound. It is mandatory for all
the students to follow time lines.
6. It is compulsory for all students to attend every session regularly.
Only those students will be allowed to take examinations
maintaining classroom attendance 75% of above.
7. The eligibility of students for the exams will be identified on account
of low attendance by 14th week of each semester. In case of failure,
they will be dropped from the course by the end of 15thweek.

Computation of Semester Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative

Grade Point Average (CGPA)

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The GPA and CGPA calculation ensures a continuous scale for the
respective grades. These figures ranging from 0.00 to 4.00, used to indicate
the performance of a student. GPA is the weighted average of grade point
earned in a semester. GPA is calculated using following relationship;

GPA=
𝑆𝑢𝑚 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 (𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑋 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 𝐸𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑑)
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠

CGPA is the average of Grade Points obtained for all semesters and courses
completed up to a given academic term. CGPA is calculated using following
relationship;

CGPA=
𝑆𝑢𝑚 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 (𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑋𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡 𝐸𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑑)
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑆𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠

7.3 COURSE REPEATING

1. The course(s) with “F”, and “W” grade(s) may be repeated in
regular semester(s) as well as in summer session (if offered),
subject to registration by the concerned student within due dates.
2. An ‘F’ grade course (either University core course or major core
course) must be repeated as per graduation requirement.
3. A student is allowed two attempts to clear an ‘F’ grade in a core
course after the first attempt.
4. Students must repeat a core course in the next two regular
semesters.
5. Undergraduate students may be allowed to repeat a course in
which s/he has obtained Grade ‘C-’ or less. In such a case both the
course and the grade obtained, will be written on the transcript.
However, only the better grade will be considered in the calculation
of CGPA.
6. A graduate student (MBA/MS/MPhil) with a ‘C+’ or less grade can
repeat a course if (s) he desires to improve the grade. In such a
case, the course and the grade obtained will be written on the
transcript. However, only the better grade will be considered in the
calculation of CGPA.
7. Students will not repeat any course in which they have obtained a
grade above C- in case of undergraduate program and above C+ in
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respective faculty Dean.
8. A maximum of 15 credit hours can be repeated in undergraduate
program. This limit is 6 credit hours in case of any MBA/MS/MPhil
program.
9. In case of repeating a course(s), student will pay full fee without
any financial benefits and students will be required to complete all
the regular semester activities (Class Attendance, Assignments,
Quizzes, Mid-Term and Final-Term Examination).

Advice on Grades Earned

Student Not Student is on

Program Must Repeat
on Probation Probation
BS/BBA/DPT F C- or Lower C- or Lower
MBA F B or Lower B or Lower
MS/MPhil F B or Lower B or Lower

7.4 PROVISION OF INCOMPLETE GRADE

1. Incomplete grade indicates that, although a considerable part of
the course requirement has been met but the student failed to
complete all course requirements by the end of the semester.
2. The 'I' grade will be awarded to the student only if the instructor
considers that the student, either (i) has been in good standing; or
(ii) is facing an emergency situation beyond his/her control.
3. A student must submit the required work within six (6) weeks of
the following semester.
4. If the work is not completed then the 'I' grade will automatically be
changed to 'F' grade without any intimation to the concerned
student.
5. An Incomplete grade will not be assigned to a student who has
performed poorly during the entire semester and wants extra time
to improve the grade.

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 7.5 GRADE REVIEW POLICY
1. If a student believes that there is a discrepancy in his/her final
grade(s) s/he needs to contact the course Instructor.
2. If the Instructor does not agree, the student can make an appeal to
the HOD and then to the Dean of the faculty within two weeks after
the final grade is displayed.
3. Grade will only be reviewed in case of computational error.

7.6 GRADE CHANGE POLICY

1. In grade review process, if the student’s request is justified and
change in grade is required then only the instructor of the course
can file a grade change petition with the approval of COE to Office
of the Registrar within the deadline, using the Grade Change Form
available at Office of the Registrar.
2. Approval of the HOD and Dean is mandatory for the grade change
to come into effect.
3. In case the instructor is no longer associated with NIU, HOD/Dean is
authorized to review the grade change request.

8 PROBATION & PROGRAM SEPARATION

POLICY
Academic performance of a student is closely monitored by respective
HOD and Dean along with Office of the Registrar through Students Affairs
Department, especially during his/her warning and probation period.
Students who fail to demonstrate a marked improvement in their
academic performance while on probation are separated from their
respective academic programmes.

8.1 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Nomenclature Minimum CGPA Required for Good Standing
st
1 Year 1.70 (GPA for 1st semester only)
2nd Year 1.90

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 3rd Year and onwards 2.00

1. Students are required to secure at least 1.70 GPA at the end of

FIRST semester.
2. If GPA of a student in first semester falls below 1.00 then s/he will
either be separated from the University or will be placed before the
respective Dean for final decision/reconsideration.
3. GPA < 1.70 will lead to probation by the end of FIRST semester.
4. A student on probation can’t register in a subsequent semester
without approval of the relevant Head of Department and Dean.
5. At the end of SECOND semester, probation will be removed if the
probationer secures CGPA ≥ 1.70. In case of failing, the student will
be separated.
6. Students are required to secure at least 1.90 CGPA by the end of
THIRD semester.
7. CGPA < 1.90 will lead to probation by the end of THIRD semester
8. At the end of FOURTH semester, probation will be removed if the
probationer secures CGPA ≥ 1.90. In case of failing, the student will
be separated.
9. Students are required to secure CGPA of 2.00 or higher at the end
of FIFTH semester.
10. CGPA < 2.00 will lead to probation by the end of FIFTH semester
11. At the end of SIXTH semester, probation will be removed if the
probationer is able to secure CGPA ≥ 2.00. In case of failing, the
student will be separated.
12. Students who fail in general electives but maintain a CGPA of 2.00
will be graduated provided that all graduation requirements are
met including the total credit hours of the program.
13. A minimum CGPA of 2.0 is required for undergraduate degree.
14. In case of failing to maintain prescribed CGPA twice in an academic
year, the student will be separated from university. However, (s) he
will be eligible for re-admission in that particular academic year
once only.
15. Re-admission will be allowed only once during 4 years / 5 years BS
degree program, after the payment of full admission fee.
16. In case of a valid reason/excuse, the duration of study may be
extended for two additional years (four semesters) in all University
programs. The student(s) who will not complete studies within
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 stated duration including extension shall be struck off from the rolls
of the university.
Note:
• A student failed in a course has to pay full fee to register.
• Per credit hour fee will be charged in case of course repeat for
grade improvement or any other course registration in addition to
the specified program credit hours.
• The students who have been given the right to extend the duration
of study for two additional years are required to pay new
registration fee along with normal fee for that academic year.

8.2 GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Nomenclature Minimum CGPA Required for Good Standing
1st Semester 2.50 (GPA for 1st semester only)
2nd Semester & onwards 2.50

1. Students are required to secure at least 2.50 GPA at the end of

FIRST Semester.
2. GPA < 2.50 will lead to probation by the end of FIRST semester.
3. At the end of SECOND Semester, probation will be removed if the
probationer secure CGPA ≥ 2.50. In the case of failing, the student
will be separated.
4. Minimum CGPA of 2.5 is required for graduate degree.
Note:
1. A student failed in a course has to pay full fee to register.
2. Per credit hour fee will be charged in case of course repeat for
grade improvement or any other course registration in addition to
the specified program credit hours.
3. In case of a valid reason/excuse, the duration of study may be
extended for one additional year (two semesters) in all University
programs. The student(s) who will not complete studies within
stated duration including extension shall be struck off from the rolls
of the university.

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8.3 PROBATION AND SEPARATION LETTERS
Students who are placed on probation or are separated from the
Programme are informed via email. Probation and separation letters
are also dispatched to parents through courier service on their
mailing addresses.

8.4 CURB ON CO/EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS ON

PROBATION
For students on probation, involvement in co-curricular activities
should be limited until the regaining of good academic standing.
Students on probation cannot take part in extracurricular activities
and events, which will result in them missing graded instruments at
NIU.
Students on probation cannot serve as office bearers or shoulder
responsibility in any student club, society or extracurricular activity.
It is the student’s responsibility to inform the respective clubs or
society and resign from such a position. Failing to act responsibly may
expose student to disciplinary proceedings.

9 EXAMINATIONS & ASSESSMENTS

In each semester, students may be required to appear in quizzes, tests,
midterms, final examinations, presentations (individual/group), group
discussion, and submit projects/assignments/lab reports etc. These
assessment marks (to be determined by the teacher concerned) will have
different weightage contributing towards the overall assessment in
percent marks. This weightage may be determined on the basis of
following guidelines:

Nature of Examination Weightage

(Min/Max)
Quizzes 5 – 10%
Mid Semester Examinations 20 – 25%
Assignments/Presentations/Practical 5 – 25%

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 Sessional Examination 10 – 15%
Final Examinations 40%

In the beginning of a semester, the Instructor of each course should hand

out a course outline providing information to students that defines
attendance policy, grade distribution policy, assessment criteria, paper
specification, examination dates, schedule of material to be taught, take
home assignment policy, required and recommended reading materials
and any other information important for the successful completion of the
course and its requirements.

9.1 EXAMINATION RULES

1. Students with default fee or less than 75% of attendance will not
be allowed to take the exam. In case of failure, the students have
to repeat the entire course after paying the prescribed fee.
2. Students must take both mid-term exam, final exam and perform
practical (if applicable) with required grades in order to proceed to
the next semester.
3. Students must take all the examinations as per the examination
schedule with reference to the academic calendar.
4. Students should display their NIU student identity card in the
examination. Students are not allowed to enter the examination
without NIU student identity card.
5. Students are asked to reach examination hall well in time. In
exceptional case, students are allowed to enter the examination
room/hall with in ten minutes after the commencement of
examination.
6. Students arriving more than ten minutes but less than twenty
minutes after the start of the examination are required to get a
written approval by the controller of examination. Grant to the
approval is dependent upon the severity of condition/s.
7. Students are not allowed to leave the examination hall less than
thirty minutes after the commencement of the examination.
8. Books, papers, briefcases and cases must be left outside the
examination hall. It is a violation against university discipline for a
candidate to have in his/her possession in the examination any

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authorized by the examiners.
9. Candidates are not allowed to carry electronic devices especially
Mobile Phones/smart watches/communication-gadgets, except
allowed models of calculators- if allowed, in the examination halls.
10. Students must take the seats allocated to them and must not
communicate with other candidates either by word or by sign, nor
let their papers be seen by any other candidate.
11. Students wishing to attract the attention of an invigilator shall do
so without causing a disturbance. Any candidate who causes a
disturbance in an examination room may be required to leave the
room.
12. Answers should be written in the script book provided. Rough
work, if any, should be completed within the script book and
subsequently crossed out.
13. Examination script books, used/unused extra-sheets, question
papers etc. are strictly prohibited to be taken out the examination
hall at any time.
14. At the end of the examination script books, used/unused extra-
sheets, question papers etc. must be handed over to invigilator.
15. Students are not allowed to leave the examination hall without the
permission of invigilator. Only one student can leave the
examination hall.
16. In case of an emergency during the examination, a student may be
allowed to leave the examination hall escorted by the invigilator.
17. It is a violation against University discipline for any student
knowingly to make use of unfair means in examination, to assist a
candidate to make use of such unfair means, to do anything
prejudicial to the good conduct of the examination, and to
impersonate another student or allow another student to
impersonate him/her.

9.2 MAKEUP EXAMINATIONS

1. Students can only be allowed to take the make-up exam (of Mid
and Final Term) if they miss the due exam only in situations of self-
hospitalization and bereavement in the immediate family (parents,
grandparents, siblings, spouse and children) or visa cases.

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2. Makeup exam shall be held one week before the final examinations
as notified by the Controller of Examinations.
3. Student and the Instructor cannot make a private arrangement for
makeup examination.
4. Any arrangement regarding makeup exam must be done in
consultation with the respective HOD/Dean and Controller of
Examinations.
5. Students missing a scheduled makeup exam will not be given
another chance and he/she will repeat the entire course again.
6. Neither fee to students nor honoraria for examiners shall apply to
makeup examinations.

9.3 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

NIU exercises Zero Tolerance Policy for use of Unfair Means during
exam and quizzes. A student found using unfair means or assisting
another student during the examination is liable to face severe
disciplinary action.
1. Cheating/using or obtaining unauthorized information in order to
obtain personal benefit or academic credit during exams and quizzes.
2. Student found guilty will result in cancellation of the test or
examination and will be dealt accordingly.

9.4 PENALTIES OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

# Types of Misconduct Penalty Authority
Attempt to retrieve examination
1 Expulsion from the University DC/VC
material prior to examination
a. Rustication for one
semester.
Arguing with Invigilator or
b. Grade ‘F’ in the course
2 misbehaving after being caught for UMC/VC
c. Fine up to Rs. 3,000/-
using unfair means
d. Warning, copy to
parents.
•Possession of written a. Grade ‘F’ in the
material, relevant or irrelevant course.
to the paper concerned. b. Fine up to Rs.
3 UMC
•Writing on palm, armor 1,500/-
anywhere on the candidate’s c. Warning, copy to
body or clothes whether the parents.
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irrelevant to the concerned
paper.
• Possession of Mobile phones,
PDAs and other electronics
accessories, whether carrying
or not any relevant or irrelevant
material in the memory
a. Cancellation of the
Giving/Receiving assistance or relevant Paper.
allowing any other candidate to b. Fine up to Rs.
4 UMC
copy from his/her answer 1,500/-
books c. Warning, copy to
parents.
a. Cancellation of the
Exchange of Answer Book / relevant Paper.
5 Question Paper with cheating b. Fine up to Rs. 3,000/- UMC
material c. Warning, copy to
parents.
a. Cancellation of the
Attempt to cheat outside exam
relevant Paper.
room / seeking clarification from
6 b. Fine up to Rs. 3,000/- UMC
another student inside / outside
c. Warning, copy to
the exam room
parents.
Borrowing of calculator or any a. Warn verbally,
7 Invigilator
other device during examination b. Fine Up to Rs. 1,500/-
Not allowed to sit in the
No ID card/Proof of being student
8 exams unless verified by the Invigilator
of NIU not held by student
HoD
Oral communication, whispering, a. Warn verbally
9 Invigilator
looking around b. Fine up to Rs. 1,500/-
a. ‘F’ in subject
Solving Paper in Place of another
10 b. Expulsion from the DC/VC
Student
University
Repeat / Habitual case of cheating a. ‘F’ in all Subjects
11 (repetition of any of the major b. Expulsion from the DC/VC
offence) University
Possession of fire arms, knives a. Expulsion from the
12 etc. inside and in the close University DC/VC
vicinity of Examination Hall b. Fine Rs. 5,000.
Note: All penalties except expulsion will include a ‘WRITTEN WARNING’.

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In a situation not covered in above Table, the seriousness of the offence
committed shall be compared with those in the table and penalty awarded
accordingly and proportionally.

10 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1. In order to graduate from NIU, students must complete their
academic tenure with least allowed minimum requirement of
academic standing, i.e. a CGPA of 2.00 or above for undergraduate
program and CGPA 2.50 or above for postgraduate program.
2. Students must complete their academic requirements including the
university core courses, general electives and major core and elective
courses.
3. A student cannot graduate, if placed on academic probation.

10.1 CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. In order to get clearance for graduation, students are required to
return all University items to the issuing departments before the
deadline.
2. Return all issued books to the library.
3. All dues must be cleared before convocation date.
4. Students, who do not fulfill above requirements, will not be allowed
to attend the convocation and receive degree.

10.2 PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF TRANSCRIPT

10.2.1 Interim Transcript

1. The students, who are in campus, will submit applications on specific
Proforma to for the issuance of Interim Transcript once the result of
the semester has been announced /uploaded. This does not include
final semester Transcript, as its procedure is separate.
1. Students will be awarded degrees in person on the convocation day.
2. After one week of the convocation day, authorized representatives
may collect the degree on student's behalf during working days –
Monday to Friday between 10:00 am to 02:00 pm.
2. For ordinary requests, Transcripts will be issued to the applicants
within (10 working days) after receipt at Examination Department.

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3. In case of outstanding dues, students will not be issued transcripts.
4. Any additional (Duplicate) number of Interim Transcripts will be issued
upon payment of prescribed fee.
5. A copy of the Interim Transcript will also be placed in the students file,
maintained at NUR International University Examinations Department.
6. Interim Transcript will depict the words "Interim Transcript" and
"Program Status Incomplete” across the transcript.
7. Overseas students desirous of Transcripts are to pay prescribed fee for
each through any mode.
8. If a student is in Pakistan and desires Transcript(s) to be mailed
overseas, he/she may deposit prescribed fee through any mode along
with urgent handling charges.

10.2.2 Final Transcript

1. Final Transcript will only be issued to the students once they have
completed all the prerequisites for the award of degree i.e. their
required credit hours are complete.
2. Students must clear their outstanding dues prior requesting for the
final Transcript.
3. The students who have completed their final semester but not their
degree requirements (project/thesis/internship etc.) and are desirous
of final semester transcript would be issued a plain paper Semester
Result Intimation, clearly depicting remarks "Program is Incomplete".

10.3 DEGREE SUPPLEMENTARY FORM (DSF)

1. This Form will be another document issued to the students in addition
to their Transcripts and Degrees. It will provide a description, the
nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were
pursued and successfully completed by an individual.
2. The DSF will be issued to the students by the Controller of
Examinations on completion of their degree requirement. Students
shall be required to submit DSF application form to respective
Controller of Examinations Office.

10.4 AWARD OF DEGREES

1. Degrees will be prepared in the Controller of Examination
Department of NIU. Degrees will be forwarded to the Registrar’s
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concerned Gazette notification.
2. The Registrar will submit the degrees to the Vice Chancellor and
Chairperson’s for signatures. The Registrar will affix the NIU Seal on
the degrees after their signatures. Students will be awarded
degrees at the Convocations. Degrees can also be collected
personally by the students in case they could not attend the
Convocation.

10.4.1 Degree Request Procedure

1. A graduating student shall be titled to collect his/her degree
subject to completion of the program, declaration of the final
result, fulfilling all the degree requirements, notification in the
gazette and clearance of all dues and liabilities. Application for
award of degree shall be made to the Registrar. Before issuing the
degree, it shall be ensured that the graduate has no outstanding
liability from the University or the Regulatory Authority to clear.
The degree shall be applied for on the prescribed form.
2. Normal processing time for issuance of the degree shall be 3
months after receipt of the degree request. However, if desired
and subject to the same conditions, a graduating student may apply
for urgent issuance in which case the degree shall be issued within
15 working days after receipt of the degree request. There shall be
a processing fee of Rs. 6,000 for urgent issuance of the degree as
mentioned on the degree request form.

10.5 DUPLICATE DEGREE

1. In the case of loss of original degree, an alumnus/alumna may apply
for duplicate award of degree, for which the procedure shall be as
follows:
a. Declare the loss in a newspaper.
b. Lodge an FIR with the nearest police station on loss of
original degree.
c. Prepare a sworn and notarized statement (affidavit), giving
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 d. Prepare a demand draft for US$50 by overseas students in
favour of NUR International University, as the duplicate
degree fee.
e. Submit an application to the Registrar of NIU along with the
newspaper clipping, copy of the FIR, the affidavit, the
demand draft and attested copy of the CNIC.
2. Before issuing the duplicate degree, the original degree shall be
cancelled and de-notified, and the new degree notified. The
University shall not respond to any query on the cancelled degree.

10.6 PROCEDURE FOR VERIFICATION OF DEGREE TRANSCRIPT AND

ISSUANCE OF NOC/MIGRATION CERTIFICATE
Documents for verification and requests for NOC/Migration
Certificate are to be forwarded to the Controller of Examinations,
NUR International University, 17 KM, Raiwind Road, Lahore along
with payment of prescribed fee at the Campus.

10.7 PRESCRIBED FEE

Since rates of fee are subject to change from time to time therefore
students are to consult account office for prevailing rates, of all
prescribed fees/ charges. University reserves the right to increase
the fee rates as and when decided without any prior notice.

10.8 SECURITY REFUND

1. The security refund can be availed within one year from the date
of graduation.
2. After one year, the security will be deducted to the extent of 50%.
3. After two years, no security will be refunded.

11 HONORS AND AWARDS

The academic honors encompass end of semester recognition, end of the
year recognition and all the way up to honors and medals at the time of
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 requirements before the University Convocation Ceremony. The University
has defined policies to recognize high achievers and best performing
students as discussed in detail below:
The Vice Chancellor’s and Dean’s Honors List are the Honors conferred
during the course of studies.

11.1 BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR HONORS & AWARDS

A student shall be eligible for an Academic Honor if he/she: -
1. Has completed the program with in the Regular program duration;
2. Has taken full semester load for the entire degree program without
having withdrawn or repeated any course prescribed for any semester;
3. Do not have any Incomplete, Credit Transfer/Migration or Summer
Session Course to his/her credit; and
4. Has never been penalized in any disciplinary case at the University.
5. The gold medal will not be awarded to transfer students of universities
other than NIU who transferred more than 20% of the total credit hours.

11.2 RULES RELATING TO AWARD OF MEDALS

Subject to the rules, graduates shall be awarded Gold and Silver medals as
enunciated:

11.2.1 GOLD MEDAL

A gold medal may be awarded to a student who has in:

1st. Degree Examinations:

1. secured the highest CGPA (number of marks) in the aggregate of

Examinations in all the courses of study prescribed for the degree;
2. passed Examination in each course of study in first attempt;
3. obtained CGPA 2.00 or more in each Semester in the aggregate of
all the courses; and
4. completed all requirements for the degree program during the
minimum prescribed period.

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11.2.2 SILVER MEDAL

The silver medal may be awarded to a student who has:

1. secured the second highest CGPA (number of marks) in the

aggregate of Examinations in all the courses of study prescribed for
the degree;
2. passed Examination in each course of study in the first attempt;
3. obtained CGPA 2.00 or more in each Semester in the aggregate of
all courses;
4. completed all requirements for the degree program during the
minimum prescribed period.

Note:
1. Gold medal will be awarded to the student who achieve highest
CGPA within the same batch.
2. Silver medal will be awarded to the student who achieve second
highest CGPA within the same batch.
3. In case of a tie between two or more students on their CGPA, the
total marks obtained during the whole academic period covering
the mandatory course requirements should be considered as the
tie-breaking criterion.

11.3 ACADEMIC HONORS

At the end of each regular academic year (Fall and Spring semester
only), students who have performed exceptionally well are placed
on the End of the Year VC/Dean’s Honor List. The following criteria
must be met by the students for academic recognition.
1. The students, who earned any F grade or placed on probation, will
not be entertained any academic honor.

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 2. The academic performance is evaluated on the following criteria:

Honor/Medal CGPA Requirements

Vice Chancellor’s Honor Roll/Gold Medal 3.80 to 4.00
Dean’s Honor Roll/Silver Medal 3.70 to 3.79

11.3.1 SEMESTER (REGULAR) RECOGNITION

1. Students who have successfully completed at least 16*credit hours
in a regular semester and have achieved a CGPA of 3.80 or above
(computed based on the courses taken in Fall or Spring semester,
not applicable in case of Summer semester) are placed on Vice
Chancellor’s Honor Roll.
2. Students who have successfully completed at least 16*credit hours
in a regular semester and have achieved a CGPA of 3.70 or above
(computed based on the courses taken in Fall or Spring semester,
not applicable in case of Summer semester) are placed on Dean’s
Honor Roll.
There is no University ceremony for such a recognition.
*Not applicable in case of final semester before graduation.

11.3.2 END OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION

Top position holders with the best academic performance are
recognized, as per University policy.
In case of a tie in end of the year award for overall top position, the
following University defined criteria is followed:
• CGPA is extended up to 6 decimal places for comparison; the
student with the highest CGPA thus established, is eligible for the
medal.
• If the ties till remains, highest number of A or A- grades obtained in
3-4 Cr. Hr. courses are counted. The student with highest number
of A or A- grades will qualify for the medal.

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 11.4 MAXIMUM DEGREE TIME FRAME
The total duration of the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate
degrees are given as follows. Maximum duration is inclusive of availing
semester freeze/leave, repeating course, dismissal on disciplinary
grounds, extensions etc.

Extendable
Total Duration Maximum
with the
of the Program Duration of
Approval of
Programs for Full Time the Program
Statuary
Students for Full Time
Bodies for Full
(Minimum) Students
Time Students
4 Years or 8 6 Years or 12 1 Year or 2
Undergraduate
Semesters Semesters Semesters

5 Years or 10 7 Years or 14 1 Year or 2

Undergraduate
Semesters Semesters Semesters
1.5 or 2 Years 3 3 Years or 6 1 Year or 2
Graduate
or 4 Semesters Semesters Semesters
2 Years or 4 3 Years or 6 1 Year or 2
Postgraduate
Semesters Semesters Semesters

All extensions granted shall be in continuation to regular/ maximum time

limit of the respective degree program.

1. Students unable to complete the degree requirements within the

maximum/extended duration of the program shall cease to be university
student.
2. Postgraduate students unable to complete the degree with in minimum
time period are liable to pay additional charges for semester extension
at prescribed rates along with regular semester fee.
3. Completion of degree requirements within defined time period includes
the thesis defense where applicable.
4. The time limits in above-mentioned table shall include all cases of
semester freezing, dropping, rustication, or any other unavoidable
contingencies.

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12 FEE POLICY
1. A student's registration for a semester is not complete until all dues
are paid or acceptable payment arrangements are made by the
Financial Assistance Committee within the framework of the policy.
2. Students will get the Fee Challan from the Accounts Office and
deposit their respective fee directly in the given Bank Account in any
relevant branch of the bank. Fee may also be deposited online in
below mentioned account.

Bank Faysal Bank Ltd.

Account Title NUR International University
Account No: 3166307900224194
Bank Branch DHA Phase IV Branch, Lahore
Branch Code 3166
IBAN PK24FAYS3166307900224194
Swift Code FAYSPKKA

Note: In case of online transfer copy of the deposit slip from the
student would be required. Give deposit slip at NIU finance
department or email the scanned copy at [email protected]
3. Income Tax or any other taxes levied by the Government will be
charged separately w.e.f. the date of its application.
4. Tuition fee and other charges may be increased up to 10% annually.
5. In case of delayed fee payment, the following financial charges will
be charged on the balance amount.

Fee Challan Due 1st Time 5.00%

Fee Challan Due 2nd Time 7.50%

Fee Challan Due 3rd Time 10.00%

• If student’s fails to submit fee after 3rd time, he/she will be

separated from their respective program and need to get
readmission in their respective programs.
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6. Other Services Charges shall be as per “Other Fee and Examination
Fee Charges” issued by the COE/Registrar/CFO Office from time to
time with the prior approval of the competent authorities.
Sr. No. Particulars Fee in Rs.
1 Examination fee per semester 2,000
2 Practical Fee per semester 1,500
3 Examination form fee per semester 300
4 Thesis Evaluation fee (PG) 35,000
5 Thesis/Project Binding Charges 3,000
6 Final Certifying Exam (PG) 25,000
Provisional Transcript of Academic
7 500
Record (on demand)
Supervised Clinical Practice
8 750
Certificate (on demand)
Certificate of Bonafide Studentship
9 500
(on demand)
10 Character Certificate (on demand) 500
11 Internship Certificate (on demand) 500
12 NOC (For Migration)-(on demand) 1,000
English Proficiency Certificate (on
13 500
demand)
14 Attestation Charges (on demand) 500
House Job/Internship Certificate
15 2,000
Fee (on demand)
Degree Fee(Including Alumni
16 7,500
function & Convocation)
17 Degree Fee - 1st Duplicate 7,500
18 Degree Fee - 2nd Duplicate 10,000
19 FT/Degree Correction Fee 2,500
20 Final Transcript 1,500
21 Final Transcript- Duplicate 2,500
22 Admit card Duplicate 500
Document Fee (Urgent) within 5
23 1,000
working days
Semester Extension Fee (MS/
24 10,000
MPhil, equivalent) per semester
25 Semester Freezing Fee 10,000
26 Percentage Mark sheet 2,000
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7. The students will be charged the course fee if they have to repeat for
improvement of grades.
8. The fee structure for respective program given at
http://niu.edu.pk/fee-structure-2023-2024/ is applicable.

12.1 FEE REFUND POLICY

The fee refund policy approved by HEC will be implemented in NIU; the
details of NIU Fee Refund Policy is as follows:

Fee Component Deadline Amount of Fee Refund

Admission Fee* Non-Refundable Non-Refundable

Collected under section
Advance Tax 236 (I) of Non-Refundable
the Income Tax
Ordinance 2001
Up to 7th day of the 100% refund of the paid
commencement of the amount
classes
Tuition Fee and From 8th – 15th day of
all Other commencement of the 50% refund of the paid
Charges** classes amount
From 16th*day of 0% refund of the paid
commencement of amount
classes
Security Deposit Within One (1) year from 100% refund in case of
the date of withdrawal No deductions
*Provisional Admission Fee (Upon 1st year of intermediate results) shall be non-
refundable after date of issuance of confirmation letter by the Student’s
Affairs Department upon declaration of 2nd year intermediate results.
** Timeline shall be calculated continuously inclusive of weekends

12.2 FEE INSTALLMENT POLICY

1. In principle, tuition fee for each semester is payable in Full but those
students’ who are not able to pay the due fee in full, may apply to
Financial Assistance Committee through Students’ Affairs

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 Department for installments. However, admission fee and other
funds have to be paid in full.
2. Tuition Fee may be collected in two (02) equal installments subject
to the recommendation by the Financial Assistance Committee, as
follows;
• 1st installment at the time of course registration and
• 2nd installment during the first week of the start of the
semester
(These installments must be paid within the same semester period.)
3. If any student wants to deposit fee in installment then he/she will be
charged additional 2% installment charges on the total semester fee.
4. The fee installment plan can be availed for active semester fee only.
Installment of fee arrears or defaults is not permissible under this
option.
5. For new admissions, two (02) equal installments subject to approval
by the Financial Assistance Committee, as follows;
• 1st installment at the time of course registration
• 2nd installment after four weeks of the start of the semester
6. Fee installments must be paid within the same semester period.
7. Student will have to apply for fee installment for each semester
separately.
8. Any student who fails to deposit the installment within a due time,
the above mentioned (see Section 12.5) financial charges will be
charged on the balance amount.
Scholarship Committee shall comprise of the following members, who
will assess the need of the installment plan to the student and forward
its recommendation to the Vice Chancellor for approval:
➢ Dean FAS (Convener)
➢ Registrar Office (Member)
➢ Director Admissions & Student Affairs (Member)
➢ Treasurer Office (Member)
➢ Representative of QEC (Member)

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➢ Manager Student Affairs Department (Secretary)

12.3 FEE RECOVERY POLICY

Accounts Department, Student Affairs Department and Deans Office will
work in close co-operation to collect the pending dues from the
students. Following courses of action shall be taken for recovery of each
installment:

1. All the students must pay full semester fee within the one month of
commencement of the classes.
2. After that the Accounts Department will share the list of defaulters
through the Student Affairs Department with Deans Office after one
day of due date.
3. The students will not be allowed to take the Mid Term Examinations
in case the student fails to clear his/her dues before the Mid Term
Examinations, and will be dropped from the role.
4. The student would be required to pay the entire course fee to
register for the dropped courses in coming semesters.
5. The Pro/Vice Chancellor may waive a part or whole of the policy
subject to any conditions or restrictions, as they may deem fit and
appropriate.

12.4 ON WITHDRAWAL
If a student wants to withdraw from a program because of a personal issue,
then 12.1 policy will be applicable.

1. The student must inform about the program withdrawal to NIU

Student Affairs Department after taking the approval from
concerned Dean.
2. A written application with reason and evidence should be
submitted to the Student Affairs Department.
3. Upon approval from the concerned Dean, a clearance form should
be filled and submitted to the Student Affairs Department.
4. 14 days are required for the refund process.

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5. In case of semester freeze (with in stipulated time frame), fee once
deposited will be adjusted in next semester.
6. If student leaves, the University after freezing his or her semester
the fee will not be refunded.
7. The University reserves the right to change its policies and fee
structure at any stage.

12.5 CANCELLATION OF A COURSE/PROGRAM

Full tuition fee will be refunded to the students if the course after being
offered is cancelled by NIU for any reason. In case a program is cancelled,
the entire charges including admission fee will be refunded to the student.

12.6 CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN FEE CONFLICT

In case of any conflict or interpretation of the aforementioned rules on
refund of fee and other charges, the matter will be referred to the Pro/Vice
Chancellor through the Registrar Office whose decision will be considered
final.

13 SCHOLARSHIPS POLICY

13.1 MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are awarded initially according to the performance of
applicants in Intermediate level and later on the basis of CGPA of the
preceding semester.
Merit Scholarships shall be offered to the students with following criteria:
For Undergraduate Programs
For Fresh Intake / 1st Semester Only
a) Scholarship on the basis of BISE Examinations (Fresh Intake For 1st
Semester Only)

• 96% and above marks 100%

• 91% to 95% marks 70%

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 • 86% to 90% marks 50%
• 81% to 85% marks 25%
• 76% to 80% marks 20%
• 71% to 75% marks 15%
• 66% to 70% marks 10%
• 60% to 65% marks 5%
b) Scholarship for DPT and BSNS Programs

• 96%-Above 30%

• 91%-95% 25%

• 86%-90% 20%

• 81%-85% 15%

• 75%-80% 10%

c) Scholarship for A-Levels

• Three A’s 60%

• Two A’s & One B’s 50%
• One A’s & Two B’s 40%
• Three B’s 30%
• Two B’s & One C 20%
• One B & Two C’s 10%

d) Scholarship for Postgraduate Programs

• CGPA 3.91 to 4.00 20.00%

• CGPA 3.71 to 3.90 15.00%
• CGPA 3.51 to 3.70 12.50%
• CPGA 3.25 to 3.50 7.50%

For Subsequent Semester

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 For Under Graduate Programs

• CPGA 3.91 to CGPA 4.00 25.00%

• CPGA 3.81 to CGPA 3.90 20.00%
• CGPA 3.61 to CGPA 3.80 17.50%
• CGPA 3.41 to CGPA 3.60 15.00%
• CGPA 3.21 to CGPA 3.40 12.50%
• CGPA 3.00 to CGPA 3.20 7.50%
ii. For DPT and BSNS
• CPGA 3.91 to CGPA 4.00 17.50%
• CPGA 3.81 to CGPA 3.90 15.00%
• CGPA 3.61 to CGPA 3.80 12.50%
• CGPA 3.41 to CGPA 3.60 10.00%
• CGPA 3.21 to CGPA 3.40 7.50%
• CGPA 3.00 to CGPA 3.20 5.00%

iii. For Post Graduate Programs

• CGPA 3.91 to 4.00 20.00%
• CGPA 3.71 to 3.90 15.00%
• CGPA 3.51 to 3.70 12.50%
• CPGA 3.25 to 3.50 7.50%
The Research Thesis/Dissertation fee i.e. 40% of gross tuition fee, shall be charged
in full from all MS/MPhil. students. (Scholarship shall be awarded for theoretical
subjects only).

13.2 NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited number of Need Based Scholarships are available to the students
of Undergraduate Programs who demonstrate need, to be supported by a
completed Financial Assistance Form (available from the Student Affairs
Department) along with supporting documents i.e. home utility bills, rent
agreement, salary slips etc.

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Financial Assistance Committee will decide the deserving candidates on
case to case basis on its own upon assessment of the student financial
condition, interview with the student/guardians or through home
verification by member of Student Affairs Department.

Need Based Scholarships shall be awarded up-to 30% of tuition fee

excluding any other scholarship with the recommendations of the
Financial Assistance Committee and approval of the Vice Chancellor. The
scholarship will be terminated in the following conditions:
4. If the student fails to maintain CGPA 3.00 in a semester;
5. If a student does not qualify for scholarship for a semester due to CGPA
lower than the required CGPA, she/he may again apply for need based
scholarship after attaining the required CGPA. However, no
refunds/adjustments shall be made for the full fee paid in the previous
semesters.

13.3 SPECIAL PERSON (DISABLED) SCHOLARSHIP

All certified special persons (Disabled) enrolled in Undergraduate
programs of the University shall be awarded up-to 50% concession in
tuition fee in case of need. Financial Assistance Committee will assess the
disability and shall approve the percentage of Special Person (Disabled)
Scholarship.

13.4 KINSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Kinship Scholarship of 20% of the tuition fee shall be awarded to each kin
of Alumni (only real brother, sister, mother, father, son, daughter, husband
and wife). This scholarship shall be allowed for the whole undergraduate
program. Such student shall be not be eligible to avail any other kind of
financial assistance during the whole undergraduate program.

13.5 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FOR MS/MPHIL PROGRAMS

Each Alumni of the University shall be awarded with concession of 50% in
the admission fee and 20% in tuition fee. However, they shall be also be
entitled to merit-based scholarships for post graduate programs as
mentioned above.

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13.6 NUR-FMS ALUMNI AND EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP
For NUR-FMS Alumni and Employees, 50% scholarship in tuition fee shall
be awarded in first semester for all programs. However, they shall be also
be entitled to merit-based scholarships later on basis of CGPA of the
preceding semester as mentioned above.

CGPA Scholarship (%)

3.00 to above 50%
2.75 to 2.99 30%
2.50 to 2.74 10%

13.7 OUTREACH REMOTE AREA/MINORITIES SCHOLARSHIP

For remote area students (list below) or minorities, 30% scholarship in
tuition fee shall be awarded in first semester for all programs. However,
they shall be also be entitled to merit-based scholarships later on basis of
CGPA of the preceding semester as mentioned above.

Applicant being resident of any of the following areas:

Gilgit Baltistan
AJK
Baluchistan
Sindh
KPK
South Punjab
Minorities

14 CORPORATE LINKAGE SCHOLARSHIP

Sr. Corporate Linkage Status Scholarship

Applicant being current employee of NIU’s MOU
1 20%
partner
Applicant being a working professional (Only for
2 20%
weekend programs)

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14.1 POLICY PRINCIPLES & RULES GOVERNING SCHOLARSHIPS
NIU is committed to provide an open, fair and transparent process based
on the following vigorous and justified policies and procedures:
1. Only full-time students enrolled in Undergraduate & Post graduate
programs of the University shall be eligible for all kinds of scholarships
as per their criteria.
2. A participant will only avail one type of scholarship or financial
assistance. However, need based individual cases will be
recommended by the Financial Assistance Committee to the
competent authority for final approval.
3. Members of the Financial Assistance Committee shall disclose their
conflict of interest, if any, with the applicant before evaluation.
4. Scholarships shall be awarded as per the approved Financial Budget
provided by the Finance Department.
5. Any kind of scholarships will not be awarded for the Summer Semester.
6. It is mandatory for every scholarship 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;
7. If participant getting scholarship or financial assistance repeats a
course, no scholarship shall be awarded for that particular course;
8. The University reserves the right to review or cancel awards due to
changes in financial standing, country situation, academic or program
status. Any change in policy shall be applicable to all the students
enrolled in the University with retrospective as well as prospective
effect.

All kinds of financial assistance and scholarships shall be withdrawn for

subsequent semesters:

1. If the student defaults his/her installment plan agreed with the

University;
2. If the student fails to maintain the required CGPA for each kind of
scholarship in subsequent semesters;
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 3. If a student does not qualify for scholarship for a semester due to
CGPA lower than the required CGPA, she/he may again apply for
the relevant attaining scholarship after the required CGPA.
However, no refunds/adjustments shall be made for the full fee
paid in the previous semesters.
4. In case of any disciplinary breach, involvement in activities political,
unethical, and/or against the interest(s) of the University or its
authorities shall be liable to disciplinary action and shall result in
withdrawal of all scholarships and financial assistance.

15 PLAGIARISM POLICY
All Students registered in NIU are required to follow the plagiarism policy
for all assignments, projects and thesis:
1. Plagiarism can be defined as the act to claim or present the work
deliberately or by error, as their own, which was not done by that
student or group of students.
2. Any work submitted in soft or hard form, which constitutes data,
which is not written by the student, is considered as plagiarism and
an attempt to deceive the instructor.
3. The maximum acceptable similarity index is 19% with not
exceeding than 5% from a single source.
4. Plagiarism can be of the following types:
▪ Replicating or copying work of one and other.
▪ Reproduction of course materials.
▪ Copying and pasting material from internet.
▪ Directly copying and presenting contents from a textbook
or journal.

15.1 GROUP BASED WORK

1. Where a group work is suspected of plagiarism offence or involves
a mutual consent of the students working together to plagiarize,
and it is not evident who is answerable for the work plagiarized, a
plagiarism meeting would be held individually with each student.
2. After investigating and on the basis of the available evidence, the
department would be able to differentiate between the group
members and be able to avoid penalizing the group.
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15.2 PENALTY
Student Affairs Department maintains the record of such students
reported by the instructors.
1. The University reserves the right to legitimately detect plagiarism
based on the inclusion of the evidence based on:
▪ The academic level of the student.
▪ Percentage of the assignment affected.
▪ Any previous documented occurrence of plagiarism by the
same student.
▪ Referencing style being used in the document.
2. For a poor academic performance, the student should be informed
and proper guidelines should be given to avoid any future
instances.
3. For a minimal level of plagiarism, the student may be advised to
resubmit the work, which was plagiarized.
4. For moderate level of Plagiarism, the student would be given a
lower grade as per the grading scale system.
5. For a serious level of plagiarism, that accounts minimum 60% of the
work being copied or misrepresented; the work of the student can
be completely rejected and grade “F” can be awarded.

15.3 HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM?

1. Compile all the work daily until the final document is submitted.
2. Gather data from various resources.
3. Do not borrow, replicate or copy any material from the final
document of another student.
4. Do not work on a paper/project with another student without
proper division of contents.
5. Always create backup of the work on USB, CD or Hard Drive and
make a hard copy of the work progress.
6. Always maintain a file of the resource material in hard or soft form
before the project/paper is accepted.
7. Keep in touch with the facilitator to avoid any issue about workload
or timelines.
8. Always use a right referencing style even while taking notes.
9. Always credit the work being taken from resource material.

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10. Do not copy carelessly and change a few words. Always maintain
notes separately.

16 ANTI – HARASSMENT POLICY

Scope
This policy is applicable to all students enrolled in NIU’s academic
programs, including undergraduate or postgraduate programs, including
anyone participating in NIU’s academic activity.

Definitions
No policy document can give an exhaustive description and/or definition
of behaviors that fall within the ambit of harassment. This set of definitions
is meant to serve as a guide for acts that will be considered as contravening
the spirit and intent of the University’s Guiding Principles.

Harassment
Any unwelcome conduct, verbal and/or physical, towards a student
because of his / her age, level, marital status, national / ethnic origin, sex,
creed, caste, color, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation
or any other reason when such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile or
offensive learning environment. Targeting student(s) because of being
physically or mentally challenged shall also constitute an act of
harassment, examples of which may include but are not in any way limited
to:
• Ridicule, derogatory comments, inappropriate jokes and insults
• Unwarranted behavior that is shown towards a student that has the
impact of making that student feel that her / his respect and dignity has
been violated
• Display or circulation of materials and / or pictures, physically or
electronically (e.g., via email, SMS, social media, etc.) which are
degrading, sexually promiscuous and intimidating

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• Shouting at a student, using insulting and abusive language, humiliating
or publicly condemning / criticizing her / his competence
• Quid pro quo - "something for something" (demanding a favor, act or
service, that the recipient states they will repay in some way)

16.1 SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Higher Education Commission (HEC) have issued very strict policy guideline
against "Sexual Harassment in Higher Education Institutions (HEI)". All such
policies are strictly applicable and followed in NUR International
University. All students are therefore required to go through the entire
policy's contents, which is available with campus (concerned HODs) and
University/HEC website (www.niu.edu.pk).
All students are required to educate and familiarize themselves about the
act/actions categorized as "Sexual Harassment" may it be physical, verbal
or while utilizing electronic media and refrain from it being a punishable
offence.
“Sexual Harassment” means any unwelcome sexual advance, request for
sexual favors by verbal, written or other means of communication, physical
conduct of a sexual nature or a sexually demeaning attitude that interferes
with the victim’s work/ academic performance; or creates an intimidating,
hostile, offensive work/study/learning environment in which continuation
of a course of study is conditional to compliance and refusal results in
punitive action.
Sexual harassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate gazing at a
person’s body, unsolicited physical contact including but not limited to
touching, patting or pinching.
• Verbal conduct of a sexual nature may include but not limited to:
o Unwelcome verbal advances, sexually oriented comments about
physical appearance, requests for sexual favors and continued suggestions
for private social activity after it has been made clear that such requests
and suggestions are unwelcome. It also includes:

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a) Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term
or condition of an individual participation in any activity at the HEI;

b) Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a

basis for academic or employment decision affecting that individual; or

c) Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with

an individual’s academic or work performance, or of creating an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or working environment.

1. Sexual harassment may be overt or subtle, and can range from visual
signals or gestures to verbal abuse to physical contact along with hand or
sign language to denote sexual activity, persistent and unwelcome flirting.

2. The following behaviours are specifically prohibited under this policy.

However, it is not an exhaustive list, and other behaviours that fall within
the scope of the definition above shall also be prohibited.

a) Especially Egregious Non-Consensual Acts: Acts that would be included

in the category of rape. While such situations will be covered under the
laws of the country, and law enforcement institutions and the courts will
investigate and adjudicate accordingly, the HEI administration has a special
obligation to take preventative measures, offer immediate assistance and
take interim measures when required.

b) Non-Consensual Sexual Contact: Includes sexual contact with another

person without consent.

c) Sexual Exploitation: Taking of actions that violate the sexual privacy of

others or taking sexual advantage of another without their consent. For
example, taking pictures, videotaping, viewing or distributing explicit
images or sexual information of another person without their consent.

d) Other Pervasive or Severe Behaviours: It is not necessary that there be

actual sexual contact for a behaviour to be categorized as sexual

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harassment. Other unwelcome behaviours are also prohibited if (i) they
are based on an individual’s sex or gender (ii) are persistent or highly
serious and (iii) create an atmosphere, which is intimidating or hostile.
These include but are not limited to lewd remarks or gestures, highly
offensive jokes of a sexual nature, commenting inappropriately about
another’s body, and stalking.

e) Sex Discrimination: Adverse treatment of individuals based on their sex

or gender rather than on merit. This would include instances such as the
singling out (for such adverse treatment as lower salary or grades, or more
severe punishment) of person(s) on the basis of sex or gender.

3. All the actions categorized as sexual harassment when done physically

or verbally would also be considered as sexual harassment when done
electronically such as through the internet, e- mails, social media, texting,
telephone, voicemail etc.

4. All actions of harassment or discrimination may be taken by a person of

any gender against a person of the same or another gender, and would
need to be considered by the HEI if the act qualifies as a prohibited act
under the policy.

5. Sexual harassment is especially offensive when perpetrated by persons

in authority, and when submission is made a condition toward any HEI
activity or benefit (for example, when submission is made the basis of the
evaluation of an individual).

6. Sexual harassment will be considered especially egregious when the

accused knew or reasonably should have known that the victim was in an
impaired or incapacitated state. However, impairment of the accused,
such as a result of the use of any illegal substances, shall not diminish their
responsibility for harassment under this policy.

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16.2 BULLYING / RAGGING / HAZING
• Bullying means offensive, abusive, intimidating or insulting behavior,
abuse of power and/or unfair punitive sanctions, which makes the
student feel upset, threatened, humiliated and /or vulnerable, which
undermines the student’s self- confidence and/or reduces the student’s
feelings of self-esteem and self-worth, and which may cause the student
to suffer stress.
• Ragging and /or hazing means the practice of using rituals and any other
acts, conduct or practices by which the dominant power of senior
students, former students or alumni, is brought to bear on students who
are in any way considered junior by other students. Ragging and /or
hazing includes individual or collective acts or practices, which include,
but are not limited to:

• Involvement in physical or psychological assault or threat or use of

force or wrongful confinement or restraint
• Violating the status, dignity and honor of such students or Exposing
students to ridicule and contempt and affect their self-esteem
• Verbal abuse and aggression, indecent gestures and obscene
behavior
• Breaching the confidentiality of any information related to the student
(e.g. grades, health issues, fee etc.)

16.3 CYBER-BULLYING
• Cyber-stalking is the use of the internet and mobile technology such as
email, SMS text, social media or other electronic communications, to
stalk and generally refers to a pattern of threatening or malicious
behaviors, including communicating a credible threat of harm.
• Cyber-harassment usually pertains to unconsented conduct such as
threatening or harassing email messages, instant messages, or to social
media and blog entries or websites dedicated solely to torment an
individual. Cyber- harassment differs from cyber-stalking in that it is
generally defined as not involving a credible threat.

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16.3.1 Reporting
• NIU encourages the reporting of all incidents of harassment,
regardless of who the alleged offender may be. The University
assures that all complaints that are reported will be taken seriously,
will be investigated thoroughly and expeditiously and that all
parties will be treated with respect.
• As harassment usually occurs when individuals are alone, it is often
difficult to produce evidence. It is strongly recommended that
members of the University community report any offensive
behavior immediately to, or someone they trust, or seek guidance
/ help.
• Students, who either believe that they have become the victim of
harassment or have witnessed harassment, should immediately
report their concerns through any of the following routes: Report
to the Students Affairs Department, Coordinator /Academic Head
of their programs.

16.4 JURISDICTION
This policy applies to actions by students, faculty, staff, other members of
the HEI community (such as interns, residents etc.), or third parties (such
as service providers, visitors etc.), when the misconduct occurs:
a) on the HEI property (i.e. on campus) or in its immediate vicinity;
b) off the HEI property, if (i) the conduct occurs in connection with an HEI
recognized program or activity or (ii) the conduct may create a hostile
environment or pose a safety risk on campus; and
c) using the university’s computing or network resources accessed from an
off-campus location, which shall be deemed to have occurred on campus.

16.5 DESIGNATED RESOURCES

The HEI shall designate at least two members of the HEI administration
(the “Focal Persons”), at least one of whom shall be a woman, to offer
support and immediate assistance to those who have experienced sexual
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available, including on the HEIs website.

The HEI shall also constitute an Inquiry Committee to investigate and

adjudicate any allegations of prohibited conduct (the “Inquiry
Committee”) in accordance with the provisions of Policy. Those who have
experienced sexual harassment may also contact members of the Inquiry
Committee for support and advice.

16.6 RESOLUTION PROCEDURES

16.6.1 Informal Resolution

Informal resolution is aimed at bringing together the parties to discuss and
resolve the complaint. A student who believes that s/he has been harassed
may choose to discuss the matter with the person who has engaged in the
behavior and / or request that a member of his / her academic entity act
as a liaison for an informal discussion with the involved student or member
of faculty to resolve the matter.

16.6.2 Formal Resolution

Where a student does not wish to pursue the informal resolution
procedure or where the informal resolution procedure is unsuccessful, the
formal resolution procedures should be undertaken. Students could lodge
a formal complaint with any of the following offices: Dean of Students or
University Registrar, as applicable, for assistance in pursuing the matter or
use the Safe Disclosure process to lodge a complaint.

16.7 INQUIRY PROCEDURES

The procedures noted in this section of the policy deal with formal
inquiries where the harassment has taken place between students or
where the harassment has taken place between a student and a member
of faculty or staff. All matters related to the review and investigation of
any charge of harassment will be undertaken in strict confidence. Also,
refer to the Safe Disclosure Policy for a description of procedures to ensure
confidentiality.

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Reports /complaints of harassment from students must be made in writing
and signed by the person preparing the complaint within 10 working days
of the incident. It should include a factual description of the incident,
including quotations of any offending language used. The complaint should
then be submitted to any of the following offices: Students Affairs
Department or the University Registrar (or her/his representative), as
applicable.
The office receiving the complaint, in coordination with the respective
academic entity head, will review the information provided by the student.
Once it has been determined that all of the relevant information has been
provided, the Students Affairs Department, the Dean of Students,
University Registrar, as applicable will convene an Investigating Committee
to consider the case. In cases where the student is charging another
student with harassment, the student members of the Committee must be
selected from another academic entity. In cases where the student is
charging a member of faculty, the faculty members of the Committee must
be selected from another academic entity.
Wherever possible, within five working days, from the day the charge is
communicated, the respondent shall be requested to appear before the
Investigating Committee for an interview, or submit a written defense. On
her / his failure to appear before the Committee or to submit a written
defense, without a reasonable cause, the Committee shall proceed ex-
parte. The Investigating Committee may request the attendance of
appropriate individuals to appear before the Committee in order to
provide information pertinent to the case.
Both parties, the complainant and the individual who has been charged
with harassment, shall have the right to be accompanied by a
colleague/friend from within the institution. The Investigating Committee
shall give its findings and recommendations in writing with appropriate
reasons within 10 working days of the initiation of inquiry.

16.8 COMMUNICATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY

The University Registrar office and the Student’s Affairs Department, as
applicable, in cooperation and coordination with the University’s academic
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entity heads, shall be responsible for wide dissemination of this policy. The
Student Anti-Harassment Policy will be available on the Office of the
Students’ Affairs, NIU.

17 SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

NIU encourages its community (faculty, participant, and staff) to use the
Web as a useful repository of information, and an effective medium of
communication and learning. The purpose of this section is to make
members of our community aware of the type of unacceptable Web
related activities and of the repercussions of not following this policy.

The NIU community should use the Web for work-related activities only
because any other activity on the Web adversely affects academic use of
the Internet bandwidth. Whereas, some non-academic activities such as
browsing of web-based daily newspapers is understandable, it should be
kept to a minimum. The following e-activities are not permitted on
campus:

1. Downloading or watching movies.

2. Downloading or listening to music.
3. Excessive browsing of sports websites, in particular those whose
content is updated periodically (e.g., cricinfo.com).
4. Browsing sites with pornographic, obscene content and
downloading pornographic material.

17.1 BROWSING LOG

NIU maintains a log of all browsing activity done by using University's IT
resources. This log contains relevant information about a Web activity,
including user name, computer used (IP address of the machine), date and
time of activity, duration of activity, and URL (Universal Resource Locator
or Web address) of the web page browsed.

17.2 PENALTY FOR ABUSE

Internet access facility is provided to the NIU community to help members
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with professionals in their scholastic areas of interest. The University
expects a high degree of responsibility on part of the users of this facility.
Violation of this policy may lead to disciplinary action including expulsion
from the University. Note that it is the responsibility of a user to protect
his/ her password and not share it with others. The user will be held
responsible for any activity done with his/ her username.

18 FIRST AID POLICY

First aid is given to the student on campus if they suffer from any health
concern such as headache, fever or any minor injury. First aid box is
maintained and placed under the supervision of Senior Manager Student
Affairs and by the Guidelines by MBBS doctor. The basic first aid
medication or procedures will be administered after proper checkup and a
due signed permission document by student.
1. Fatima Memorial Hospital is a designated Hospital for the University.
In case of extreme emergency 1122 can be contacted and student may
be carried to the nearer hospital (it is subject to change as well based
on location).
2. First Aider will manage all the medications to students by asking some
questions regarding their medical condition. In case of any physical
injury / Accident in campus, the student must be referred to student
affairs department before taking any further action.
3. In case of a condition, which requires attention, Student Affair
Manager will recommend the student to available MBBS doctor on
campus for further treatment and give immediate help.
4. Ensure that an ambulance or other medical help is called when
necessary; and
5. Ensure that an accident report form is completed and given to the
senior first aider.
6. Communication with emergency contact in case of an emergency.

Communication with Parents/Guardians:

Where a student has been treated or taken to the Hospital the university
should report the treatment to the child’s parent/guardians. Depending
upon the nature of the incident this could be by telephone or letter.

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19 FACILITIES AT NIU

19.1 CAMPUS
NIU's campus is located at 17 KM Raiwind Road, Lahore. State of the art
classrooms, comprehensively stocked libraries, up-to-date computer labs,
mosque, ground, well-furnished/staffed subject specific labs, hygienic
canteens and offices for faculty and administration are purposefully placed
at the campus. It is believed that all these facilities are essential for a
compact educational experience.

19.2 AUDITORIUM
The auditorium is equipped with all the modern facilities, with a capacity
to seat more than 200 people. It is perfect for lecture series, plays and
media presentations. This room features a digital projector, projection
screen and a computer to use with the projection equipment. The
auditorium has adequate lighting and low maintenance.

19.3 MULTI-DISCIPLINARY LAB (MDL)

NUR international University is a general university where different
programs are the part of the curriculum. Each department give
opportunity of hands on practice to their students. No matter what are the
nature of the work. Same as NIU has many medical related programs like
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Medical Lab Technology, Speech and Language
Pathology, Biochemistry & Nutrition. Medical Lab Technology and
Biochemistry are the key areas in which the students can make their future
brighter if they get Hands on Practice. To achieve this goal NIU has labs to
make their students more professional. Labs have the advanced and up to
date instruments for the practical as well as research purposes. Following
areas are covered in the Lab:

• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Haematology
• Blood Banking

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 • Histotechnology

Following are the lists of the tests that performed for practical as well as
research purposes to train the undergraduate students:
✓ Blood collection
✓ Blood grouping
✓ Cross matching
✓ Antigen antibody reactions
✓ Slide preparation
✓ Microscope operation
✓ Staining techniques including Geimsa, Gram, H&E and ZN.
✓ Sterilising techniques
✓ Haemoglobin estimation
✓ Chemical parameters body testing
✓ Water testing
✓ Agar preparation
✓ Culture of microbes
✓ Biochemical Testing of microbes
✓ Food testing
✓ Aerobic and Anaerobic growth of microbes

19.4 PRACTICAL SKILLS TRAINING LAB

As an essential component of training physical therapists, it is imperative
that DPT coursework includes practical training in labs so the students are
competently prepared with skills needed for hands-on treatment of
patients. Practical skills labs have been established to make DPT
professionals more skilled and knowledgeable. Kinesiology, Therapeutics,
Musculoskeletal and Neuro Labs are well equipped with all the necessary
tools and resources to fulfill this purpose.

19.5 CLINICAL SKILLS TRAINING

Clinical skills training is provided to students of faculty of Applied Sciences
at well-established hospitals including Fatima Memorial Hospital (a 510
plus bedded tertiary care teaching hospital), Hijaz Hospital (a 200 plus
bedded hospital) and Khair-un-Nisa Hospital (a 70 plus bedded hospital).
These clinical facilities are well staffed with best practitioners in the region
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Language Pathology, Applied Psychology, Nutrition and Medical
Laboratory Technology.

19.6 COMPUTER LABS

The computer lab is the popular spot to work on projects outside of class.
The lab is fully air-conditioned with technical staff to help and equipped
with current-model, high-end PC computers, high-speed network and
storage, an extensive collection of software - including statistical, financial,
accounting, programming, and simulations software - printers, scanners
and other equipment to meet student needs. There are workstations in
library and the campus corridor with Wi-Fi.

19.7 LIBRARY
The Library in the university campus provides excellent services and
facilities to support the academic and research needs of students, faculty
and staff. Students are encouraged to participate in the learning process
using all available resources to gain knowledge. Thus, library serve as an
integral part in the learning process. The University library is expanding
facility, presently equipped with well-stocked reference books. Latest
methods are being used for cataloguing and classification in the library.

The library also provides electronic access through the internet to

databases throughout the world. Special access rights have been obtained
from many database sources to ensure that students have the most up-to-
date information available to back their course requirements. University
library is equipped with state-of-the-art systems and technologies.

19.7.1 Library Rules

The students are bound to follow the following:
1. The Library shall remain open according to timings notified from
time to time.
2. A valid University card is must for borrowing the Book(s) and other
material.

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3. Mobile Phones/iPods/laptops should be kept on silent mode.
Sleeping, listening/ watching drama and music etc. while staying at
library is prohibited.
4. Personal belongings such as handbags, briefcases, etc., are to be
left outside the library entrance.
5. Eating, drinking and smoking etc. are not permitted within library
premises.
6. Silence must be strictly observed in the library except for brief and
subdued talk with the library staff at the Circulation Desk.
7. Submit any book for inspection, when requested by the library
staff.
8. Library will receive only one copy of the final Project Report/Thesis
of each graduating student sent by exam department.
9. Do not write, underline or mark any book. Library books are
carefully examined on return and the borrower will be held
responsible for any damages.
10. Please leave books on the table or on the book trolley after reading.
Please do not shelve the books.
11. Reference books are not issued to any faculty members or
students.
12. Do not change configuration of computers or any other equipment
in the library.
13. NIU IT code of conduct must be observed while using IT
applications in library.

19.7.2 Library Facility

Following Library facilities are available in the university library.
a. Integrated Library System (KOHA)
b. DSpace Repository
c. HEC Digital Library Access
d. Online OPAC Facility
e. Book Request Facility
f. Research Support Facility
g. Wi-Fi Network Facility
h. Social Networking Services
i. Computer Terminals
j. Book Fairs / Exhibitions

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19.7.3 Borrowing Privilege
Following types of memberships are available to students for borrowing
the library material:

Membership Category Borrowing Limit Duration

UG Students 03 15 Days
Master/MS/MPhil 05 15 Days

19.8 CAFETERIA
Cafeteria is situated in the campus. The food is hygienically prepared in a
well-equipped kitchen. It offers scrumptious meals; snacks, cold drinks, tea
and coffee.

19.9 PRAYING AREA

A very beautiful mosque is constructed for praying in the University.
Proper ablution arrangements have been

19.10 HOSTELS RECOMMENDATION

The University recommends separate hostels for male and female
students. The hostels have wardens as well as support and security staff
available round the clock. The provision of hostel accommodation is
subject to availability and preference given to candidates from outside of
Lahore.

19.11 TRANSPORT FACILITY

University provides transport facility on subsidized rates on a
predetermined route. Students can use university transport if it touches
their residence on its route. All students are required to abide by the
transport facility policies of the university. Route - maps, charges, timings
details are available at Student Affairs Department. Transport is handled
by Operations Department while forms are available at Student Affairs
Department, charges are according to mileage.

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19.12 GIRLS COMMON ROOM
A common room has been exclusively reserved for female students, where
they can meet their classmates and friends and engage in discussions in a
peaceful and quiet environment. The room is equipped with comfortable
furniture and an adjacent washroom. The room is properly ventilated, well
lit, neat and clean to provide a friendly ambience to its users.

19.13 PHOTOCOPYING
Photocopying facility is available in the campus on payment.

19.14 CAREER COUNSELING AND ADVISORY SERVICES

The primary responsibility of the career services at NIU is to enhance the
professional skills portfolio of students by organizing a wide range of
career related activities such as workshops, individual advisory services,
comprehensive job posting, on-campus recruitment facilities, and
opportunities to meet industry professionals. The staff within the office is
dedicated to help in all aspects of career planning and development and
works closely with faculty, staff, and employer to ensure that the
requirements of both the industrial and corporate sector and those of the
students are being met.

It also helps students identify the career that best suits their interests and
skills. It encourages students to take personal responsibility to utilize its
services to develop their career-oriented skills from freshman through
senior year and beyond. Moreover, it teaches students the skills necessary
to formulate successful job search strategies and facilitate career
progression. It is dedicated to meet student needs and is open to provision
of individualizing services. It is a comprehensive unit that assists students
in a variety of ways throughout their stay at the University and even after
graduating. Career Counselors are available to provide counseling and
assistance regarding career development to students, and alumni in
accordance with the University’s mission of providing caring and nurturing
environment. The commitment to serve potential employers in particular
and participants in general InshaAllah, will continue with zeal and vigor. In
short, office of career services also serves as a pathway for employers to
get NIU students recruited.

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The core functions of this office are:
▪ Job Placements (fresh graduates and alumni)
▪ Personality Development and Training Workshops
▪ Career Counseling
▪ Mock Interviews
▪ Jobs Notification
▪ Job Fairs

19.15 LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)

NIU provides students and faculty with Learning Management System
(LMS), a secure online portal developed by university for online teaching
and learning, course management, and collaborative learning.

LMS allow instructors to create an online class, add assignments,

assessments, and communicate with students. LMS allows students to
access the course and course resources online, complete assignments, and
communicate with the instructor. LMS can be used to facilitate online
courses, or to foster a blended learning experience.

19.16 CAMPUS ON CLOUD

NIU provides a dynamic and integrated education solution to run smoothly
and streamline its educational operations. It is a suite combining and
handling all portals of the institute from one end; it is a one-stop solution
for all the users – students, faculties, admin, etc. Students can have
Admissions and program registration, Course enrollment, Calendars,
messages and notifications, Course participation and evaluation,
Timetable, Online Access to Attendance, Access to Fee Vouchers etc.

Faculty can have Course management, Attendance management,

Assessment, Rapid attendance taking Electronic grade book, Progress
report etc.

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19.17 SECURITY
NIU Campus is well guarded by the round-the-clock-security services
through active security guards, fenced boundary walls and equipped with
the CCTV cameras to ensure safe environment for all the stakeholders.

20 CO – CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
University provides opportunities to all students to join and participate in
the activities of various clubs. Members of these clubs work closely with
the staff and faculty to arrange for events. You are advised to become a
member of at least one of these clubs that meets your interests as they
contribute to personal and professional growth.

20.1 CLUBS & SOCIETIES

1. Each club & society under the Convener is required to conduct at
least one activity in a semester. The purpose of activity is
enhancement of general knowledge in the student body.
2. Full details of decisions to conduct an activity must be published by
the club/society and the notice made available to all students and
to the management of the University.

20.1.1 Composition
The composition of the Club & Society will be as under:
▪ Convener (two faculty members)
▪ President
▪ Vice President
▪ General Secretary
▪ Finance Secretary
▪ Four Executive Committee Members
(All positions from each department of the bachelor/master level, senior
to junior)
Office bearers of the society shall be:
▪ All students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and above.
▪ Must not be involved in any unethical activities (according
to the University regulations).
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 ▪ Must not have been fined/penalized or punished at the
University for any Offence.
▪ Must be able to spare time for organizing various events
and be capable of coordinating with other members of the
society on regular basis.
▪ Any member of a society shall not work for another society
at the same time.
▪ Obeying other regulations may be relevant authority.
The Convener of the club/society shall get approval from the
administration for an activity 15 days before the scheduled date.

20.1.2 Removal of Members

The club/society has the power to remove the name of any member from
the club/society list giving reasons to the member; but such member has
the right of appeal to the Registrar.

20.2 SPORTS CLUB

The sports club organizes various sports events. “Sports Day” is celebrated
in which all the players of each sport compete with one another for prizes
and a great spirit of sportsmanship is witnessed.

20.3 DRAMATIC CLUB

This club lets you release your artistic talents through a series of activities
and competitions. These include drama competitions, mime, etc. Through
dramatic club, students interested in acting and showcasing their art are
identified. A “Play Contest” is organized annually.

20.4 DEBATING & LITERARY SOCIETY

The society is dedicated to bring together debates for holding and
participating in HEC, interuniversity and national debates competitions.
The members of the society have made a name for themselves by
participating in the different debating competitions and by holding regular
in-house debates and Annual Debating Gala.

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20.5 MEDIA SOCIETY
Media society helps in covering all the events happened in University or
outside. All the social media is handled under this team. Media Society is
a comprehensive, compelling and critical working of the digital media and
communication technologies for university promotion and its students to
enhance their extra-curricular skills.

20.6 ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY

It helps in organizing different events regarding improvement of
environment.

20.7 MUSIC & ARTS SOCIETY

The main objective of the Music & Arts Society is to expose and nurture
talent of the student’s representation of the university nationwide,
providing a platform for painting competition, musical experiments etc.
Music society holds regular sessions.

20.8 CHARACTER BUILDING SOCIETY

Character Building Society has been established on the working principle
of incorporating a sense of caring and serving other people with honesty,
love, responsibility, and other important traits among students, that make
for an upstanding citizen. This serves as a lifetime guide for them and helps
to prepare the students to face the many opportunities and unknown
dangers that are in today's society.

20.9 NIU EVENTS SOCIETY

The society hosts a variety of informational, entertaining and social
activities throughout the semester including seminars, trips, concerts,
spring gala, annual dinner etc.

20.10 NUR STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (NSLP)

1. NUR Student Leadership Program has established its repute as one
of the leading Internship opportunities providing platform.
2. Every year around 500 students join NSLP for training. Students at
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their personality and to work towards national benefit.
3. A set of activities take place throughout the program. Further
details can be obtained from the office of Student Affairs.

20.11 NIU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Alumni are the real and latent strength of every great educational
institution. The Association of the alumni is always a vital indicator of their
true potentials. Keeping in view the significance of the alumni and their
Association, the NUR International University has initiated the process of
developing “NIU Alumni Association” (NIUAA) or Nurians. All those who
have awarded a degree by NUR International University is eligible to
acquire membership of the NIUAA so that the interactive activities may be
started as soon as possible
The NUR International University Alumni Association has been formed to
fulfill the following objectives:
1. To promote interaction among the members of NIUAA to enable
them to enhance social and intellectual relationship among them.
3. To provide a conducive environment to the members of NIUAA to
enable them to establish professional networks among them.
4. To keep the alumni updated about the latest progress and trends
in the University.
5. Keeping the alumni associated with the University and help, they
take ownership of the vision of the university.
6. Encourage the alumni to support their University through active
participation and contributions.

21 STUDENTS’ CODE OF CONDUCT

Every student shall observe the following code of conduct in the University
premises, in the University administered hostels (on and off-campus) and
places of other activities being held under the auspices of the University: -
a. Loyalty to Pakistan and refraining from doing anything which is
repugnant to its honor and prestige in anyway;

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b. Respect for convictions and traditions of others in matters of religion,
conscience and customs while observing own religious
duties/customs;
c. Truthfulness and honesty in dealing with other people;
d. Respect for elders and politeness to all, especially to women, children,
elders, the weak and the hapless;
e. Special respect for teachers and others in authority in the NIU;
f. Cleanliness of body, mind, speech and habits;
g. Helpfulness to fellow beings;
h. Devotion to studies and prescribed co-curricular activities;
i. Observance of thrift and protection of public property; and
j. Observance of the rules and regulations of the NIU in force from time
to time.

21.1 DRESS CODE

In order to maintain academic dignity and sanctity of the institution,
Participants are required to wear decent dress keeping in view the local
cultural values. The dress restriction is not an attempt to impose any
rigidity or regimentation but is congenial to the spirit of discipline, which
is the cardinal feature of life style at NIU.

All faculty members, administrative staff, support staff and participants

are expected to monitor this code of conduct and report any disregard or
violations for taking appropriate measures.

The purpose of the dress code is to provide basic guidelines for appropriate
work dress that promotes a positive image of NIU besides allowing
flexibility to maintain good morale, respect, cultural values and due
consideration for safety while working in laboratories. Following dress
code is promulgated for the students:

21.2 MALE STUDENTS

• Dress/casual trousers.
• Jeans (plain blue) without any images, graphics or write-ups.
• Dress/casual shirts (half/full sleeves).
• T-shirts without any images, messages graphics or write-ups.
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 • Dress/casual shoes or joggers with socks (no sandals/slippers).
• Shalwar Kameez with shoes/Sandals (only on Friday).
• Suit/combination.
• Coat/pullovers/sweater/jacket (in winter)

21.3 FEMALE STUDENTS

• Shalwar Kameez (no sleeveless)
• Hijab, abaya, chaddar etc.
• Full-length jeans/trousers with long (knee length) shirt/kurta (no
tights).
• Light jewelry & light makeup.
• Shoes, sandals & joggers.
• Dupatta/scarf compulsory with all dresses.

Following dress code is not allowed and strict action will be taken if found (For
Male & Female Students):

• Wearing tight or see-through dress.

• Wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts.
• Wearing Tee-Shirts/dress bearing language or art, which appears
to be provocative, indecent and is likely to offend others.
• Wearing shabby or torn clothing.
• Wearing jogging or exercise clothing during classes.
• Putting on excessive makeup or wearing expensive jewelry.
• Wearing untidy, gaudy or immodest dress in classrooms, cafeteria
and University office.
• Wearing unprofessional attire in formal programs and interviews.

21.4 DISPLAY OF NIU IDENTITY CARDS

1. The University ID card identifies a participant as a current member
of the NIU student body. Therefore, participants are encouraged to
receive their ID cards from Student Affairs Department,
immediately after admissions.
2. It is mandatory for all students to properly display NIU ID Cards on
while entering the premises of the University and while on Campus,
AT ALL TIMES must display . If a participant does not possess NIU

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someone misuses the ID card, s/he will be fined up to Rs. 2,000.
3. The NIU ID card is non-transferable, must be carried at all times,
and presented upon demand by a University Official or Security
Guards, failure to do so may subject the participant to disciplinary
action. Lost and stolen cards must also be reported promptly to the
Student Affairs Department. SAD shall issue a new ID card upon
submission of ID issuance application and a non-refundable ID card
replacement fee payable by cash.
4. ID cards found should be returned to the Student Affairs
Department as soon as possible. Any transfer, alteration,
falsification, or forgery of a Student ID card constitutes a violation
of University policy and may result in an appropriate disciplinary
action to be determined by the Office of Registrar. In addition,
fraudulent or illegal use of the campus identification card may
result in criminal charges and/or civil proceedings.
5. This card is void upon termination or interruption of enrollment.
The participant is supposed to surrender the ID card upon the
request of a University Official/ or in case of breach of the
University code of conduct.

21.5 MOBILE PHONES USE

Students are not allowed to use mobile phones inside the classrooms/labs
at any time. They are asked to be courteous if using the phone inside the
academic blocks so as not to disrupt classes being held. Phones should be
switched off during class. Students using phones during class for calls,
texting or disrupting class in any way will be warned and then fined. Repeat
offenders may have their mobile phone confiscated. Mobile phones will
not be allowed into an examination room for any reason. The instructor
may collect the phones and contact parents to collect them if they are
found in the room.
Camera phones are not to be used to take pictures of anyone without their
knowledge and permission. Posting of pictures on the Internet without the
consent of EVERYONE in the picture is a serious offence and will be dealt
with severely. Students caught taking these pictures will have their phones
confiscated and their parents called.

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If this behavior falls into the category of harassment, students will be dealt
with accordingly.

21.6 CODE OF ETHICS

1. The acceptance of an admission offer by students is an undertaking
to submit themselves to follow all University's regulations at any
time during their period of study.
2. NIU expects all its members to follow the ethical behavior and its
core values excellence; commitment; respect & tolerance;
responsibility; and integrity.

21.7 UNIVERSITY PROPERTY PROTECTION

1. All students are expected to take care of University property all the
time during their presence on campus.
2. Any damage caused by a willful act or gross negligence of the
student will be charged in full to the student.
3. If the student does not pay such compensation within a specified
period, the Registrar will proceed against the student in the
manner as prescribed in these rules.

21.8 UNIVERSITY PARKING CAR/BIKE STICKERS

Parking inside the University premises requires a Security Car/Bike Sticker,
which must be obtained from the Operation Department at a nominal
price. Cars/Bikes without stickers shall not be allowed to enter the Main
Gate. The Car/Bike Sticker is not transferable.

21.9 CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

All students are expected to arrive at classes on time and conduct
themselves in an appropriate manner during class, laboratory sessions and
field visits. During the class, a certain level of decorum benefits the
learning environment. Therefore, the students should:
1. Come prepared to the class and carefully read all the class material
shared with them to participate in discussions and completing any
assignments that are due.
2. Be attentive and responsive in class.
3. Maintain respectful atmosphere in the class.

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4. Contribute to the class by making subject and class specific
comments as appropriate.

The following behavior shall be considered unethical:

5. Talking, sleeping, or distracting members of the class.
6. Using electronic devices in class without permission or in a manner
that disrupts others.
7. Disturbing and argumentative behavior.
8. Failing to show respect towards peers and instructors.

21.10 SUSPENSION OF ADMISSION

A student may request for suspension of admission, provided there are
reasonable grounds for it. Suspension of admission is not allowed for more
than one semester. Such requests can be made only once. All fees except
the tuition fee are payable for the semester in which the admission is
suspended.

21.11 RUSTICATION
1. Rustication may be awarded up to a maximum of 1 year. The
penalty when imposed on a student shall always mean a minimum
loss of one semester as far as his/her appearance in the
examinations is concerned. The actual period of absence from the
Campus will, however, depend upon the time of the academic
year when the penalty is imposed. Period of rustication shall have
no effect on the maximum duration of the program as per table of
clause 11.4. No student shall be rusticated from the Campus
unless he/she has been allowed a reasonable chance of defense
against the accusations.
2. No fee shall be charged from a rusticated student for the time
period during which his/her name remained struck off the rolls.
However, the previously deposited fee shall not be refunded.
3. A student under rustication shall have the right of readmission
after the period of suspension and subject to availability of the
missed courses in the normal semester list of courses being
offered.

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21.12 EXPULSION
1. The Registrar shall report the name of the student who has been
found guilty of an offence warranting expulsion to the Vice
Chancellor stating the reasons for the proposed action, who will
then have the authority to sanction expulsion after allowing
reasonable chance to the student to defend him/herself against
the expulsion.
2. The name of the expelled student shall immediately be removed
from the Campus rolls, and fee for remaining month(s) of the
semester shall not be refunded.
3. Cases of expulsion shall be registered in NIU records and notified.

21.13 RE-ADMISSION

1. A former student (whose admission was cancelled due to any

reason but not expelled from the university) of the university
seeking readmission can do so by taking the admission test. After
qualifying for admission on merit, the student is admitted as a new
student.
2. A former student who has been on disciplinary warning shall not be
re-admitted.
3. Only credits of relevant courses are transferable, and not the points
earned in transferred courses.
4. Credit is given for those courses, where the points earned are equal
to or more than the points required in that degree program to
avoid academic warning. For under-graduate programs, this means
courses with 2.0 or more points are transferable. If a course is
transferred, then all its pre-requisite courses also stand
transferred.

21.14 RIGHT TO STUDY

Students entering NIU are here to gain an education. No student will be
allowed to interfere with another student’s opportunity to do so. Any
behavior that interferes with the study of another student or students will
be dealt with severely. These behaviors include, but are not limited to,
classroom misconduct, intimidation of faculty, staff or other students, and
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behavior outside of classroom spaces that interfere with classes being
conducted inside. Possible penalties for this include fines, detention,
suspension or, in severe cases, expulsion from the University.

21.15 VIOLATIONS
Actions that violate local laws or ordinances or that violate other University
policies may also be violations of the student code of conduct.

21.16 INTERACTION BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN

As a coeducational institution, NIU is committed to providing a
comfortable and safe environment for all of our students. We know that
young men and women will be in classes together and will socialize as well.
However, there are cultural norms that should be observed.
The following guidelines should be observed:

• Young men and women may sit together in public places on

campus but NOT in secluded or isolated places. This includes
parked cars, empty classrooms, behind buildings or behind bushes
or hedges
• Men are not allowed in the Women’s Common Room
• The nature of any interaction between men and women on
campus must be in keeping with cultural norms. This means an
appropriate distance should be maintained between them and
there should be no touching

21.17 BRIBERY OR COERCION

Our faculty and staff are expected to maintain honesty and integrity in all
grading and record keeping. Any student found guilty of attempting to
bribe or coerce a faculty or staff member into doing anything dishonest in
this regard may be suspended or expelled from the University. Bribery is
defined as offering money or other payment in return for something.
Coercion is defined as threatening to cause personal or professional harm
if the desired outcome is not given. For example, threatening to give a poor
evaluation of the instructor if a student is not marked present when he or
she was not in class.

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21.18 THEFT/THREATS/BULLYING
1. An act in which personal, private, or University property is
intentionally taken without the owner's consent or permission is
theft.
2. Any person found supporting such act will also be accounted as
guilty.
3. Violations of this nature include robbery and embezzlement. It
would account for serious legal action leading to repulsion.
4. Any kind of threat to cause harm, injury or damage the student or
any other person for gaining personal benefit at the University is
strictly condemned.
5. The student threatening others would be treated under a
conducted violation.
6. It includes bullying (physically; written or oral expression; through
electronic means) that has the effect or will have the effect of
physically or mentally harming a student, damaging a student's
property.
7. Bullying in a way that is sufficiently severe, persistent, and
pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating,
threatening, or abusive environment.

21.19 POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

1. Students are strictly prohibited to take part in any political activity.
2. Any student found violating will be referred to the Disciplinary
Committee and may be expelled from the university.

21.20 ANTI – DRUG POLICY

As part of the University’s commitment to the health, comfort and safety
of all members of its Community while respecting individual choice, the
HEC Anti-Drug Policy have been implemented on-campus, which will apply
to the students, faculty, staff and the visitors (including individual
associated with outsourced services) in the premises (campus, class
rooms, hostels, play grounds, libraries, laboratories, cafeteria & university
transport etc.) of the campus in all HEIs of Pakistan.

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21.20.1 SMOKING
Prohibition of Smoking in Enclosed Places and Protection of Non-smokers
Health Ordinance, 2002 (Ordinance No. LXXIV of 2002):

i. Section 5: “No person shall smoke or use tobacco in any other form in
any public place work or use”. Therefore, smoking publicly in the vicinity
of the University is strictly prohibited.
ii. Section 6: “No person shall smoke or use tobacco in any other form in
a public service vehicle”. Therefore, smoking in the premises of DAI and
transport (buses, shuttle etc.) is strictly prohibited.

Penalties
Penalties for students and visitors involved in violations are as under.
These penalties will be imposed on the recommendation of the DAIs Anti-
Drug Committee.

Categories Penalties
For Students: If a First time: a warning letter/email from the
student is found Head of the ADC.
smoking tobacco
publicly in the DAI
following penalties
may be imposed:
Second time: A fine of minimum Rs. 2,000/-.
Third time: A fine of minimum Rs. 5,000/-. For
this offence, the DAI has the right to debar
the student for one week from the DAIs
premises along with officially communicating
such to the parents of the student.

For Visitors In case a visitor is found smoking publicly in

the university premises, he/she would be
fined a minimum of Rs.1000/- and would be
made to leave the DAI premises immediately.

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21.20.2 DRUGS
If a student is found involved in drugs consumption or under influence, the
parents of the student need to be informed via a letter and a phone call.
Categories Minor Moderate Major
Penalties Penalties Penalties
For Students: i. On campus i. On campus i. A fine of
Depending on the drug social service social service for a minimum Rs.
type, quantity of a minimum minimum of forty- 20,000/-.
consumed or found in 24 hours eight hours
possession, disciplinary (library, (library, record ii. Student
violations and number record maintenance will be
of repetitions of maintenance assistance, tree suspended
violation, if a student is assistance, plantation, etc.), from the
found guilty. tree to be completed university or
plantation, within two the semester
etc.), to be months. will be frozen
completed (as per the
within one ii. A fine of university
month. minimum Rs. rules) until
10,000/-. he/she has
ii. A fine of recovered.
minimum Rs.
5,000/-.

Recommendations i. A warning i. A meeting with i. Parents will

letter. the be asked to
parents/guardians. admit the
ii. A total of student in a
six hours of ii. A total of twelve registered
counselling hours of rehabilitation
provided by a counselling by a center.
student registered
counsellor counsellor, ii. ANF will be
available on specialized in drug provided with
campus/ ANF addiction to be the details of
rehabilitation completed within the student
centers/ two months. who has been
model drug given a major
abuse centers penalty.
by social
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centers etc. student will
within one be allowed to
month. rejoin the
university,
once the
rehabilitation
center
certifies
him/her as
fully
recovered.

For Visitors: In case the visitor’s reference/connection to any of

the student/faculty member/staff is established,
he/she should be issued a warning & disciplinary
action would be initiated against them along with
that accused visitor. Such visitor should also be
reported to local police station.

For Faculty/Staff: The anti-drug committee will investigate the matter,

and penalize the faculty/staff member in case he/she
is found guilty. The penalty may be a warning letter,
suspension from service, demotion, termination of
service or referring the case to the LEAs, subject to
type and quantity of drug found/consumed etc. as
recommended by the committee.

IMPLEMENTATION
Effective implementation of the policy depends upon the courtesy,
thoughtfulness, respect, and consideration of all members of the NIU
community. It is the responsibility of all members of the University
community to comply with and help implement this Policy. Relevant
members of the campus community have the responsibility to
communicate this policy to new members or visitors, vendors, contractors
or other temporary staff visiting the campus.

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21.21 CONVOCATION
In order to be eligible to graduate and participate in convocation, the
student must:

1. Have met all program requirements;

2. Have the thesis (if applicable) successfully completed and defended
and necessary documentation submitted prior to the stated
deadline;
3. Be currently registered in the term in which program requirements
were completed, including the defence and completion of
necessary revisions to the thesis (if applicable);
4. Ensure all outstanding fees are paid to the University.
5. Have submitted an Application to Graduate

21.22 DISPLAY OF BANNERS AND POSTERS

The University prohibits display of any kind of banners and posters that
reflect association with any religious, political, ethnic, regional or sectarian
party. Similarly, notices calling meetings of any religious, political, ethnic
or any prejudiced regional party are also totally prohibited. Slogans,
propaganda, noise of any sort liable to cause disorder are prohibited.

21.23 VISITORS POLICY

NIU Students are not allowed to bring along any visitors/ guests without
seeking prior permission. Students are requested to cooperate with
security staff during the entry of their guests and parents. In case of any
event/program all staff, faculty and students are advised to submit
information about the schedule of their guests and visitors in advance. If
the stated purpose of visit differs from the actual activity a visitor is found
to be involved in, strict disciplinary action shall be taken. During the whole
time of stay at NIU Campus, the visitor card shall be on proper display;
failure to do so is subjected to disciplinary action.

22 ON – CAMPUS WORK

Students availing Financial Aid (Need based Scholarship) have mandatory

responsibility of providing voluntary services at the University in order to
comply with the Financial Aid Policy. Students can also visit the Student
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Affairs Office to find out more and apply for any available position. Mostly
the opportunities will be available in Summer Semester so that the
academic schedule may not be affected.

23 GRIEVANCE POLICY
Grievance policy is in place is to ensure that no matter stands unresolved or
disputed.

23.1 SCOPE
Occasionally a case may happen, where a student believes that he/she is
has not been fairly treated by a university representative or has a
complaint against any such faculty and staff member or grades
disputes. This policy is deemed to respond to all such issues.

23.2 COMPLAINT (ACADEMIC SETTING)

If such a scenario arises, a student can directly talk to the faculty member.
If the issue remains unresolved, the student can seek assistance of the
Head of the Student Affairs Office. The Head will act as the arbitrator,
between both parties, and facilitate them to reach a resolution.

23.3 GENERAL COMPLAINTS

If students have complaints other than academic setting, they can reach the
resolution with directly communicating with the individual, and if they
have been unable to resolve the matter, they may channelize the
complaint to the Head of Student Affairs Office.

23.4 INFORMAL PROCEDURE

Before filing a formal complaint under this policy, a student should attempt
to resolve the matter informally with the person alleged to have
committed the violation and/or with the Head of the Department in which
the alleged issue occurred. The student may contact the Office of Student
Affairs for assistance with informal resolution. Attempts to resolve the
matter informally should be completed within ten (10) days from the time
at which the student knew or could reasonably be expected to have known
of the action needing resolution.
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23.5 FORMAL PROCEDURE
If the incident is not resolved at the informal and/or departmental level,
the student may file a formal student grievance. If a student wishes to do
so, he/she must do so within the ten (10) days as defined above regardless
of the progress of the informal and/or department level process

23.5.1 Reporting Method

• The detail, date, time, and place of the issue (the resulting injury or
harm)
• Witnesses if any who have understanding of the conflict
• Any evidence available in writing
• Detail of any method already adopted to reach a resolution.
• The decision on the case shall be taken within 10 days of the hearing
and will be communicated verbally and in written
• All official communication in regard to the complaint will be sent via
the University’s official communication channels
All grievances originating outside of academics and all cases of
discrimination, harassment, or assault, should be led with the Student
Affairs Office.

23.5.2 Initial Review

Upon receipt of a formal student grievance, the Student Affairs Office as is
applicable will promptly appoint an impartial Grievance Resolution Officer
(GRO). The GRO shall review the grievance and make an initial
determination regarding whether the grievance is complete, timely, within
the jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Committee, and alleges that, if true,
would constitute a violation of law or University policy. The GRO shall
complete initial review of the grievance and notify the complainant of the
determination in writing within seven (07) working days of the receipt of
the complaint.

If the GRO determines that the grievance is incomplete, is untimely,

outside the jurisdiction, or factually insufficient, the grievance will be
dismissed. If the grievance raises multiple issues, the GRO will make a
determination described above with regard to each issue individually and
may investigate some issues and dismiss others pursuant to this review
process. If dismissed, the GRO will provide the student with a written

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explanation of the basis for the dismissal within next ten (10) working days
after receiving the formal complaint.

23.5.3 Investigation and Decision

The GRO will forward the initial review to the Grievance Committee. The
Committee will review or investigate the matter from GRO. The GC
Secretary send a copy of the written grievance to the member against
whom the grievance has been led asking for a written response. The
respondent shall confirm or deny each fact alleged in the grievance. The
Committee will call the meeting in three (03) days after receiving the
written response. The Committee will give their decision and if a resolution
satisfactory to both the grievant and the respondent is reached, the
Secretary will notify both parties of the voluntary resolution in writing and
the grievance will be dismissed.

23.5.4 Appeals
Parties to the decision, either grievant or respondent may submit written
requests for appeal to the Vice Chancellor’s Office within five (05) working
days from the date of the original decision, except for reasons of new
evidence, outlined below, which should be led within 10 days of the
original decision notice. The student should outline the specific issues and
rationale for the appeal in his/her written request. Requests for appeal will
be considered only when based on one or more of the following:

1. Occurrence of substantial procedural irregularity based upon a violation

of student rights;
2. Decision influenced by bias by the GRO or Committee, resulting in a
violation of standards of fairness used in disciplinary hearings; OR
3. Evidence not available at the hearing which, had it been available, would
in all reasonable likelihood, have produced a different decision.

Once a completed appeal is received, as is applicable for review. VC will

first determine if the student or organization has sufficient basis for
appeal, according to the criteria above. If basis exists the case will be
referred to the Grievance Committee. The GC may choose to modify the
finding of responsibility, modify the sanctions, or modify both; remand the
case for a new hearing; or uphold the original decision. Appellants will
typically be notified of the decision within ten (10) working days of their
submission. The decision of the Vice Chancellor is final.
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24 DISABILITY POLICY

24.1 INTRODUCTION
This Policy aims to enable an environment in the Higher Education
Sector, which not only motivates students with disabilities to undertake
higher education, but also facilitates their participation in all academic and
extra-curricular aspects of a university education.

The Policy recognizes that disability covers a wide range of impairments

and different disabilities can have varying impacts on study, work and
other aspects of life, warranting special considerations in the Higher
Education Institutions (HEIs) for persons with disabilities to successfully
acquire higher education. (www.niu.edu.pk)

Definition of Persons with Disabilities

Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical,

mental, intellectual or sensory impairments, which in interaction with
various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society
on an equal basis with others.

Declaration of Persons with Disabilities

A person certified as a disabled person from the National/Provincial

Council for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons or carrying a
Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) with the disability logo.

24.2 SCOPE OF THE POLICY

This policy applies to all public and private sector Higher Education
Institutions of Pakistan. HEC expects all Higher Education Institutions to be
aware of this policy and the related code of conduct.
Through this policy, it is stipulated that persons with disabilities at the HEIs
including students, faculty and staff will be treated fairly, with respect and
will not be subjected to discrimination2at any stage during their academic
or professional pursuits.

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The main focus of this policy are all students with disabilities that engage
with Higher Education Institutions; including enrolled students,
prospective students and students that acquired disability during their
course of study.

24.3 DISABILITY SERVICES

All students and staff of the University shall have access to a disability
advice and support service, which includes to:

I. Offer information and advice students with disabilities and

work to identify their support requirements.
II. Provide Support Service including referrals for psychological.
III. Arrange for non-medical assistance: note-takers, readers,
lecture recording and enablers
IV. Provide specific advice and recommendations in areas
including admissions, accommodation, access to study and
examinations etc.
V. Development of policy and procedures for supporting students
and staff with disabilities
VI. Work in collaboration with local and national organizations to
enhance University capacity and facilities for access to persons
with disabilities.

24.4 STUDENTS WHO BECOME DISABLED DURING STUDIES

The University will take all reasonable steps to ensure that a student who
becomes disabled (or becomes aware of their disability) during their
course has every opportunity to complete their course through the
provision of the same level of adaptations and support as for a comparable
student who was disabled at the start of their course and through a
constructive approach to the interpretation of degree regulations.

For further details, consult HEC Policy for Disabled Students.

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24.5 EXAM WRITER FOR SPECIAL STUDENTS
A visually impaired student may be allowed to attempt the Mid/Final Exam
on braille, computer or any other means of facilitation.
A physically handicapped/ visually impaired student may be provided a
writer for Tests/ Exams. Procedure/ conditions will be:
k. Apply to the HoD two weeks in advance, with medical certificate proof
of disability.
l. Qualification of the writer shall be at least step lower than that of the
student. (e.g. for level 6 student, the writer should be level 5 or less).
m. Student shall be allowed 45 minutes (max) extra time to solve the
question paper.

25 DISCIPLINE
Serious disciplinary matters shall be investigated by the Discipline
Committee, which shall forward its recommendations to the Vice
Chancellor for final approval.

25.1 ACTS OF INDISCIPLINE

The following, among others, shall constitute acts of indiscipline on which
the Discipline Committee will take action:
1. Breach of decency, including the use of indecent language,
undesirable remarks, gestures and disorderly behavior.
2. Defiance of University or Faculty authority.
3. Impersonation or giving false information or willfully suppressing,
changing, replacing or distorting information, cheating or deceiving
4. Indulging in or inciting violence.
5. Misusing or damaging University property.
6. Consumption, sale and distribution of alcohol, prohibited drugs,
controversial or banned items on campus.
7. Indulgence in political, ethnic, racial or sectarian activity or use of
students’ organization for furthering the cause of a political party
8. Use of unfair means in class tests and examinations.
9. Instigating others and indulging in undesirable propaganda
creating academic deterrence and polluting academic environment

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10. Indulgence in unlawful activities.

25.2 PROCESSING OF DISCIPLINARY CASES

1. The disciplinary cases shall be dealt by the Disciplinary Committee.
The Committee is authorized to fine a student up to Rs 1,000
and/or suspension for a maximum period of three days. Any
penalty higher than this must be referred to the Vice Chancellor for
his/her approval.
2. On receipt of a complaint from the Disciplinary Committee, if the
Vice Chancellor feels that the allegations require no further
evidence, he/she may approve, enhance or lower the
recommended penalty provided that the penalty does not exceed
a fine of Rs 5,000/- and/or 7 days suspension.
3. Senior members of the administration and faculty report the
matter to the Secretary Disciplinary Committee (nominated
member of the Student Affairs Department). The Secretary calls a
meeting with both parties and after hearing both sides decides
whether the matter can be settled or not. If both parties agree a
settlement is reached, (which can include an apology letter and an
undertaking that such behavior will lead to serious consequences).
If not, then the Secretary Disciplinary Committee calls a Disciplinary
Committee meeting.
4. The SA department will keep record of such disciplinary actions in
the respective student’s file.

25.3 DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

1. The Disciplinary Committee consists of three or more members
from among the University staff including Secretary and a senior
student of the university nominated by the Vice Chancellor.
2. The Disciplinary Committee shall accord full opportunity to the
student to plead the case. Statement made by the student and
cross-examination by the Committee will be recorded and
recommendation made by the Secretary Disciplinary Committee to
the Vice Chancellor.

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25.4 DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The DC may recommend the following penalties to the VC/PVC after

carrying out a thorough investigation:

Minor Misconduct
1. Issuance of a warning letter
2. Monetary fine up to Rs. 10,000
3. Letter of apology to be solicited from the student/parents
4. Meeting between parents and DC
5. Suspension from classes for a week
6. Removal from elected or appointed positions in student societies

Major Misconduct
1. Probation for a specified period
2. A fine, the value of which shall be determined by the Discipline
Committee Assignment of failing grade (F) in course
3. Barring from appearing in an exam
4. Suspension for one or more semesters
5. Expulsion or rustication from the Institute
6. Non-conferment of degree

The final decision on the penalty to be awarded rests with the VC/PVC.
Students who wish to dispute the VC/PVC's decision must file a written
appeal to the Appellate Committee of the NIU Board of Governors through
the Secretary BoG within 15 academic working days following notification
of the VC/PVC's decision. This appeal may then be heard by the Appellate
Committee appointed by the Board.

Disciplinary action may comprise any combination of the following:

1. A warning in writing.
2. Probation for a specified period.
3. A fine, the value of which shall be determined by the Discipline
Committee.
4. Barring from appearing in an exam.
5. Cancellation of the examination result.

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6. Expulsion or rustication from the University.
7. Non-conferment of degree.
8. Any other penalty suggested by the Discipline Committee and
approved by Vice Chancellor.

25. VICE CHANCELLOR/PRO VICE CHANCELLOR’S

AUTHORITY IN SPECIAL CASES

Not with standing anything contrary to these Regulations/Rules/Policies,

the Vice Chancellor shall have the power conferred by the University Act
and Statutory Bodies to issue orders, directions or instructions for the
smooth working of Academic Affairs of this University and on the issue(s)
where the regulations/rules/policies are silent and in cases of ambiguity or
discrepancy regarding the interpretation of these
regulations/rules/policies, the decision of the Vice Chancellor shall be final.

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