Postgraduate

M.Engg. in Biomedical Engineering

Welcome to the postgraduate academics section. The information below provides the key regulations to help you navigate your academic journey from admission to graduation.

Admission Requirements & Process

Who Can Apply?

  • Candidate must be a Pakistani citizen or resident. (International students are eligible for ODL modes.)
  • Candidate having a minimum CGPA of 2.40/4.00 in their qualifying undergraduate degree (or equivalent division).

Required Degrees

  • For M.Engg.: A relevant Bachelor of Engineering degree. For further information, please visit the Admission section of the university’s website. 

How to Apply & Get Selected

  • Applications must be submitted online via the NED University Online Admissions System before the deadline.
  • Merit is determined by;
  1. The previous academic record (Qualifying Exam Result).
  2. A minimum of 50% score in a mandatory Pre-Admission Entry Test.
  3. An interview

Selected candidates must verify their documents and complete registration within the stipulated deadline.

Program Structure & Duration

Credit Requirements

•    All Master's programs require the completion of 30 credit hours.
•    This typically includes a combination of coursework and a 6-credit-hour Thesis.

Available Study Options

The department offers three master's options: Day, Evening and Weekend programs. A candidate under the Day/Weekend option can register up to 12 credit hours per semester. However, for the Evening program, the credit registration limit is up to 6 hours. For the fulfilment of the degree, a thesis is compulsory for Day program students

Course Load per Semester:

  • Day/Weekend: Maximum 12 credit hours.
  • Evening: Maximum 6 credit hours.
  • An additional course may be allowed under special circumstances (e.g., if you are also enrolled in Thesis).

Registration, Probation & Policies

Academic Probation

  • If the CGPA of any candidate falls below 2.50 at the start of a semester, he/she will be placed on probation.
  • The CGPA must be improved to at least 2.50 by the end of that probationary semester.
  • Failure to do so will result in cancellation of admission, and the candidate will not be allowed to take new courses until the courses are repeated/improved. 

Withdrawal Policies

  • From a Semester: Allowed until the 3rd week with a partial fee adjustment. Later withdrawals may incur additional charges.
  • From the Program: Allowed under justified circumstances. Similar fee rules apply as for semester withdrawal.

Transfer of Credits/Exemption

  • A candidate can apply for exemption for relevant courses taken previously, subject to a maximum of 4 credit hours for the entire program.
  • Courses must have been passed with a 'B' grade or higher and not used for another degree.

Thesis Guidelines

Eligibility for Thesis

You must have completed 12 credit hours and maintained a CGPA of 3.00 or higher.

Thesis Process Overview:

  1. Proposal: Submit a formal thesis proposal within the first 4 weeks of enrolment, which must be approved by a departmental committee.
  2. Supervision: You will be assigned a supervisor. A co-supervisor may also be appointed.
  3. Enrolment: Thesis work is spread over two semesters (3 credits each).
  4. Evaluation: The progress is evaluated at the end of the first semester. Satisfactory progress is required to continue.
  5. Submission & Defence: After at least two semesters of work, the candidate will submit the thesis and defend it orally before an examiners' committee.
  6. Outcome: The thesis can be graded as Satisfactory (S) with minor/major corrections or Unsatisfactory (U).