University of Karachi
KU · Karachi, Sindh · Public sector · Established 1951
The University of Karachi is the largest university in Sindh with more than 50 departments and a mix of semester and annual examination systems.
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Grading scale
Semester system for most BS programmes with 130+ credit hours.
| Grade | Points | Marks (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | 85-100 |
| A- | 3.67 | 80-84 |
| B+ | 3.33 | 75-79 |
| B | 3.00 | 71-74 |
| B- | 2.67 | 68-70 |
| C+ | 2.33 | 64-67 |
| C | 2.00 | 61-63 |
| C- | 1.67 | 58-60 |
| D+ | 1.33 | 54-57 |
| D | 1.00 | 50-53 |
| F | 0.00 | Below 50 |
Two semesters per year; some faculties retain annual examinations.
Admission process
- KU admission test
- Separate merit lists for each faculty and quota
Merit aggregate weightage
- Matric / O-Level25%
- Intermediate / A-Level45%
- Entry Test / Interview30%
Scholarships at KU
HEC Need-Based Scholarship
Covers tuition plus a living stipend for students whose family income is below the HEC threshold. Applied for through the university financial aid office.
Merit Scholarship
Tuition waiver of 25-100% awarded each semester on the basis of the previous semester CGPA and a clean disciplinary record.
Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship
Government of Pakistan programme for undergraduate students from low-income households at HEC-recognised public and private universities.
Campuses
- Karachi