The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has launched its much-awaited Graduate Education Policy 2023 (GEP-2023), marking a significant milestone for higher education institutions in the country. The policy, which will be effective from the Fall 2023 semester, is available on the HEC’s official website.
The GEP-2023 is a product of the Commission’s extensive two-decade experience and valuable feedback from academia. It has been meticulously designed to encapsulate the core principles of university autonomy, flexibility, and quality assurance, while also upholding academic freedom, relevance, and originality.
A standout feature of the new policy is its liberal approach that allows for intra-disciplinary admissions, enabling students to delve into diverse academic fields within their chosen discipline. The policy also acknowledges the importance of both local and foreign expertise by incorporating external evaluations conducted by indigenous professors and foreign evaluators. This inclusive approach aims to ensure a comprehensive assessment of academic standards.
The HEC is confident that the implementation of this policy will significantly enhance the quality of graduate programs across the country. However, the successful realization of these objectives hinges on the committed support of the entire higher education community.
The GEP-2023 is a progressive initiative that prioritizes the improvement of graduate education in Pakistan. By promoting autonomy, flexibility, and quality assurance, it sets the stage for an enriched learning environment that fosters academic excellence and innovation.
The policy also introduces flexibility by relaxing the CGPA requirements for admission and offering a dynamic assessment of the time duration for degree completion. It streamlines the process for determining faculty relevance and the requirements for HEC’s NOC (No Objection Certificate) and approval to become a doctoral supervisor.
Furthermore, the policy provides clear guidelines and suggests mechanisms to strengthen the implementation of these principles at the institutional level, ensuring consistency and transparency. It introduces detailed guidelines for conducting comprehensive examinations, writing doctoral dissertations, and interpreting similarity reports.
A key aspect of the new policy is its emphasis on doctoral research governance. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of supervisors, supervisees, and the departments overseeing advanced studies and research. By doing so, it aims to cultivate a culture of academic integrity and ethics while effectively managing academic grievances that may arise during the research process.
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