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Accordingly,the approved policy regarding entry test for admission toEngineering Programs to be adhered by all HEls offering engineering programs inPakistan,as under:  \n# (1)Open competition among FScl A-Level and relevant DAE holders foradmission to engineering programs\n\na.To allow admissions to engineering programs through open competitionamongst the F.Sc/A-Level and relevant DAE holders (as per Regulationsof Engineering Education)providing a level playing field to ensure qualityintake.  \n# (2)Designated Entity/Testing Agency to Conduct Entry Test\n\na.The entry test being conducted would be applicable to all HEls (both publicand private)as:  \ni.Entry Test being conducted by UET Lahore  \nii.Entry Test being conducted by NED-UET,Karachi and MUET,Jamshoro  \niii.Entry Test being conducted by NUST Islamabad  \niv.  Entry Test being conducted by NTS  \nV.  Entry Test being conducted by ETEA  \nvi.  Any other existing recognized entity conducting entry test  \nPakistan Engineering Council  \n(Constituted under Pakistan Engineering Council Act,1976 enacted by the Parliament)  \nEngineering Accreditation Department  \nAtaturk Avenue(East),G-5/2,Islamabad  \n# (3)Determination of Merit through Entry Test\n\na.Multiple chances (atleast 2 times)for Entry Test be allowed to facilitatemaximum students as best result be taken.  \nb.The admissions by all HEls (both public and private)would only be madebased on the result of entry test of the designated Testing HEIs/entitiesregardless of provincial/regional territories.The same lists would also beavailable through PEC website.  \nC.The passing marks in the Entry Test by designated HEls/Entities will beminimum 33%.  \nd.The weightages of Entry Test for merit determination would be minimum33%.  \ne.The remaining 67%weightage (out of which minimum 50%for FSc/A-level/relevant DAE,and rest for matric,interview etc.)would be theprerogative/domain of concerned HEI subject to have well laid-out andtransparent procedure to compute overall merit for admission into anengineering program.  \nForwarded for information and compliance as approved by the CompetentAuthority,please.  \n 8ca  \nWith regards  \n(Engr.Dr Ashfaq Ahmed Sheikh)Additional Registrar/Secretary VCC  \nCopy to:  \na.Convener EAB  \nb.PS to Chairman Higher Education Commission(HEC)  \nc.PS to Chairman /Registrar,PEC","cbCaiaCxDCl9gwxP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaCxDCl9gwxP","pdf",426617,"English","# Policy Decision -Framework for Entry Test Relating Admission to Engineering Programs\n## Open competition for eligible candidates\n## Designated entity/testing agency\n## Determination of merit through entry test","[{\"question\":\"What policy action is being continued for engineering admissions?\",\"answer\":\"The PEC policy of entry test along with designated entities/testing agencies will be continued and extended for upcoming admissions in engineering programs.\"},{\"question\":\"What new option will be launched besides the designated entry-test entities?\",\"answer\":\"PEC will launch a Centralized/Unified Entry Test through a transparent bidding process as a parallel option for students and HEIs in addition to existing designated entities.\"},{\"question\":\"How is merit determined and what are the minimum score requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Admissions will be based on the designated entry test results regardless of provincial or regional territories. 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