Government College University (GCU) Lahore’s Syndicate has announced full tuition fee waivers for students with physical disabilities.
The decision was made during the Syndicate’s 72nd meeting, chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry, where several new academic, administrative, and welfare initiatives were also approved.
The Syndicate gave the green light to three new PhD programs, six MS/MPhil programs, and five new BS degrees, including BS Computational Statistics and BS Criminology.
The university’s Rs. 3.25 billion budget for 2025–26 was also approved, which includes expanded support for both students and staff. The session was attended by Punjab Assembly members Salma Butt and Sultan Bajwa, along with representatives from the Higher Education Commission and various provincial departments.
Among the new degree offerings are BS and PhD in Molecular Biology, PhD in Accounting and Finance, MPhil in Genetics, MS in English Linguistics, MS and PhD in Pharmacology, MS in Artificial Intelligence, BS in Library and Information Sciences, MPhil in Peace and Conflict Studies, and BS in Public Administration.
To strengthen links between academia and industry, the Syndicate also approved the inclusion of co-opted members from the corporate sector in the Boards of Studies of all departments.
Additionally, the number of seats for students from OIC member countries will be increased, and new diploma and certificate programs will be launched in areas such as income tax law, banking law, forensic law, and criminology. Short summer workshops in arts, languages, debate, and theatre were also approved.
For faculty and staff welfare, the university introduced a health insurance policy, cleared pending increments for TTS faculty, and raised remuneration rates, including an increase in summer semester pay from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 50,000.
Visiting faculty and administrative staff in scales 1–16 will also receive enhanced compensation for extra work hours and weekends, along with an increased breakfast allowance.
Other welfare measures include reduced PhD fees for university employees, lower charges for overseas students and the daycare center, and a new policy to open sports facilities such as the gym and swimming pool to external members.
The meeting concluded with participation from senior university officials, including Prof. Dr. Babar Aziz, Dean of Arts and Social Sciences, and Dr. Shaukat Ali, Registrar of GCU Lahore.
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Being an Old Ravian, I have a natural affiliation with GC.
I’ve a question.
Though all the steps taken are excellent but are these steps checked in detail for viability ? e.g. Budget, demand of these new degrees and their accreditation from respective institutions.
I hope so.