The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan has made it mandatory since November 7, 2013, for all Universities/Higher Education Institutions (HEls) to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before launching MS/MPhil or equivalent and Ph.D. programs.
Before taking admission, the students must ensure that The university has a valid NOC to offer MPhil/MS/equivalent and Ph.D. programs. Please visit the NEC website for updated NOCs given at the link: http://www.hec.gov.pk/site/NOCs-MPhil-PhD
Further, the affiliated colleges/institutions are NOT allowed to offer MS/MPhil/Ph.D. and equivalent programs. Parents and all prospective students are advised NOT to take admissions in Ph.D. and MPhil/MS programs offered by the universities/degree awarding institutions or sub-campuses operating without prior NOC from HEC as well as those offered and taught at any affiliated institution/college.
HEC will NOT recognize/attest to the degrees awarded in violation of HEC guidelines.