Punjab University MA Private Students - Detail Information

After passing B.A./B.Sc. or having equal education, students can apply for private MA exams. Many students appear as a private candidate for M.A./M.Sc. from Punjab University. As these are not regular students of any college, so have not any source of information. They usually found it very hard to get any information regarding their registration, admission etc. I have decided to publish this post in which I will try to list all frequently asked questions (FAQs) and will also give their authentic answer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by Private MA Candidates of Punjab University

M.A. Private Subjects List

Question: What is M.A. subjects list for private candidates?
Answer: Following subjects can be taken by Private candidates for taking the M.A. Exam.
1. Economics
2. English
3. Urdu
4. Political Science
5. History
6. Arabic
7. Islamic Studies
8. Punjabi
9. Persian
10. Philosophy
11. French
12. Kashmiryat
13. M.Sc. Mathematics (for Candidates passing bachelor exam with double MATH)

Registration

Q: I have done my BA from Punjab University. Will I need registration for MA as a private student again?

A: No, you don't need a separate registration for M.A. Existing registration of BA will be OK for MA.

Q: What documents are required to be attached with registration form?
A: Following documents must be attached with the registration form:

• Attested photocopy of Matriculation or "O" Level result card/ certificate
• Attested photocopy of Intermediate or "A" Level result card/ certificate
• Attested photocopy of  BA/BSc result card (if applicable)
• Attested photocopy of CNIC
• Attested photocopy of father's CNIC
• Original Migration Certificate/ NOC of the concerned Board/ University (if applicable)
• Attested photocopy of the equivalent certificate (if applicable)

Q: From where to get the registration form?
A: Registration form and registration envelope can be downloaded from the university website at the following URL:
Download Registration Form

Q: What is the registration fee for private students?
A: Registration fee is Rs.2875.

Q: When are private registrations open?
A: PU open registrations in November (with single fee), in December (with late fee) and in January (with double fee) each year, approximately.

Q: What is the difference between the registration and admission process?
A: Registration is mandatory before examination admission. The registration process for private candidates usually starts in November; almost one year before the exam’s commencement and admissions usually starts in February.

Q: Can I send the registration form or admission form by post?
A: Yes, Registration forms and admission forms can be sent by post as well as by hand. But only one form can be posted in one envelope.

Examination Admission

Q: What is the examination admission fee for M.A. for private candidates?

A: Rs.4250 is single fee for each part (Part-1 & Part-2 separately) while Rs.8500 is double fee for each part (Part-1 & Part-2 separately).

Q: From where to download admission form?
A: Admission form can also be downloaded from PU Website at following URL: Download Admission Form

Q: When are private admissions open in PU?
A: Punjab University open admission from February to March each year, approximately.

Q: What documents are required to attach with admission form?
A: Candidates are required to attach the attested photocopies of the following documents along with the admission form.

• Registration Card
• B.A./B.Sc. Result Card/Degree
• M.A./M.Sc. Part-I/ II, Result Card (if already appeared)
• N.O.C. / Migration Certificate (if required)
• CNIC
• Duly attested 03 latest identical passport size photographs (with sky blue background) 

Fee

Q: Where to deposit fees?
A: Registration or admission fee can be deposited in any Online Branch of HBL Bank.

HBL Bank Branches

Students can get registration and admission form from the following branches of Habib Bank Ltd. (HBL).
Lahore, University of Punjab, New & Old Campus
Lahore, Rewaz Garden Branch
Lahore, Bilal Park Branch
Lahore, Cricket House Branch
Lahore, D.P.S Model Town Branch
Lahore, Dharampura Branch
Lahore, Keerkallan Branch
Attock, City Branch
Bhakkar, Main Branch
Bhalwal, Muslim Bazar Branch
Chakwal, Railway Road Branch
Chiniot, Main Bazar Branch
Faisalabad, Circular Road Branch
Faisalabad, Samanabad Road Branch
Faisalabad, Narwala Road Branch
Gujranwala, Bank Square Branch
Gilgit, Main Branch
Gojra, Railway Road Branch
Gujrat, Circular Road Branch
Islamabad, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Branch
Jaranwala, Grain Market Branch
Jauharabad, Main Branch
Jhang, Saddar Shaheed Road Branch
Jhelum, Machine Mohalla Branch
Kamaliya, Railway Road Branch
Kasur, Railway Road Branch
Mandi Baha ud Din, Main Branch
Mianwali, Zaka Centre Branch
Okara, Grain Market Branch
Pind Dadan Khan, Market Branch
Rabwah, Main Branch
Rawalpindi, Liaquat Bagh Branch
Rawalpindi, Raja Bazar Branch
Rawalpindi, Faiz Abad Branch
Sialkot, City Branch
Samundri, Ghalla Mandi Branch
Sargodha, Fatima Jinnah Road Branch
Sheikhupura, Railway Road Branch
Skardu, Main Branch
Toba Tek Singh, Main Branch
Wazir Abad, Main Bazar Branch

MA Exams

Q: When does the university start the MA exams?

A: Usually, annual examinations of MA by Punjab University held in the month of July every year.

Questions

Feel free to ask any question in the comments section regarding MA private.