238th Academic Council Meeting Chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir

Under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir, the 238th meeting of the Academic Council of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore was held. The meeting focused on student facilitation, equality, and the enhancement of academic standards. Several key decisions were taken, with some internal and external members participating online.

The Council approved a 50% reduction in PhD admission fees and a 30% reduction in tuition fees, providing significant financial relief to students.

Additionally, the Council approved a 50% reduction in fees for non-Muslim students and upgraded them from Category A-2 to Category A-1, effectively eliminating fee-based distinctions between Muslim and non-Muslim students and promoting equality. As a result, the fees for non-Muslim students will be nearly halved.

The Council also approved the launch of several new Master’s and PhD programs and decided to review and upgrade curricula to align with contemporary academic and industry standards, ensuring that students receive high-quality, modern education.

Furthermore, the Vice Chancellor approved an extension in the duration for degree completion, offering additional relief and flexibility to students.

These initiatives, particularly the fee relief measures for minority students and other programs, were highly appreciated by the Council members, who described them as student-friendly and commendable steps.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir emphasized that UET Lahore is committed to providing equitable, modern, and high-quality education, and these decisions reflect the university’s vision in practice.