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Program Semester Scheme & Eligibility Criteria is given below:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education is a research-focused program designed to cultivate advanced expertise in educational theory, practice, and policy. The curriculum covers areas such as curriculum design, educational leadership, pedagogy, educational psychology, and policy analysis. PhD candidates engage in original, high-level research aimed at addressing significant challenges in education, contributing new knowledge, and developing innovative solutions. This program prepares graduates for leadership roles in academic research, educational policy development, and higher education. Career opportunities include university professors, educational researchers, policy analysts, education consultants, and leaders in educational institutions and government agencies.<\/p>

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  • 18 years of education (MS\/M.Phil degree in Education) with 3.00 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 in semester system or at least 60% marks in annual system from any recognized institute\/university.<\/li>
  • NTS GAT Subject, ETC HAT & GRE or University Entry Test (with a minimum 70% cumulative score).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    S#<\/th>Code<\/th>Pre<\/th>Subject<\/th>Credit-Hr<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    1<\/td>EDU-8101<\/td>-<\/td>Philosophy of Education<\/td>3 (3-0)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2<\/td>EDU-8102<\/td>-<\/td>Comparative Perspective of Education<\/td>3 (3-0)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3<\/td>EDU-8103<\/td>-<\/td>Educational Measurement and Evaluation<\/td>3 (3-0)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4<\/td>EDU-8104<\/td>-<\/td>Curriculum Theories and Models<\/td>2 (2-0)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5<\/td>ISL-8105<\/td>-<\/td>Understanding of Quran-I<\/td>1 (0-1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    <\/td><\/td><\/td>Total<\/td>12 (11-1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    S#<\/th>Code<\/th>Pre<\/th>Subject<\/th>Credit-Hr<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    1<\/td>EDU-8106<\/td>-<\/td>Philosophical Study of Education<\/td>3 (3-0)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2<\/td>EDU-8107<\/td>-<\/td>Emerging Trends in Pedagogy<\/td>2 (2-0)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3<\/td>EDU-8108<\/td>-<\/td>Communication Technology in Distance Education<\/td>3 (3-0)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4<\/td>EDU-8109<\/td>-<\/td>Quality Management in Education<\/td>3 (3-0)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5<\/td>ISL-8110<\/td>-<\/td>Understanding of Quran-II<\/td>1 (0-1)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    1<\/td>EDU-8310<\/td>-<\/td>Research Thesis-III<\/td>9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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