Summary
- GUJRAT:University of Gujrat Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zahoor Ul Haq has directed faculty heads to ensure that the ongoing Admission Fall-26 campaign prioritises quality and merit rather than increasing student numbers.
- The vice chancellor encouraged departments to align their research efforts with international standards and to promote a culture of quality research within the university.
- The meeting concluded with directions for departments to actively support the Admission Fall-26 campaign while maintaining merit-based standards and improving research performance.
GUJRAT:University of Gujrat Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zahoor Ul Haq has directed faculty heads to ensure that the ongoing Admission Fall-26 campaign prioritises quality and merit rather than increasing student numbers.
He was chairing a meeting of senior academics at Hafiz Hayat Campus on Friday, attended by deans, chairpersons and heads of departments.
Addressing the participants, the vice chancellor stressed that admissions should be granted on merit and deserving students should be encouraged through scholarships.
“There is no shortage of funds for merit scholarships,” he said, adding that students securing 85 per cent marks or above should be given priority during the admission process.
Prof Dr Zahoor Ul Haq said the university must focus on attracting talented students and maintaining academic standards. He urged faculty members to guide prospective applicants and ensure that the admission campaign reflects the institution’s commitment to quality education.
The meeting also reviewed the university’s research performance for the academic years 2025–2026.
According to the vice chancellor, UoG recorded nearly 600 research publications in both 2024 and 2025. He expressed optimism that the number would increase to around 700 during the current academic year.
He described the research output as encouraging and said departments should continue strengthening their contribution to academic research.
During the session, faculty heads also discussed proposals related to the eligibility criteria for the Oslo Award for Best UoG Researcher.
The vice chancellor encouraged departments to align their research efforts with international standards and to promote a culture of quality research within the university.
Senior faculty members participated in the discussion and shared suggestions regarding admissions, scholarships and research initiatives.
The meeting concluded with directions for departments to actively support the Admission Fall-26 campaign while maintaining merit-based standards and improving research performance.
