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Military College of Signals
National University of
Sciences and Technology
Student Handbook
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Guidelines to the Students of
Military College of Signals (NUST)
1. Introduction
1.1. About MCS
1.2. Brief History
1.3. What we offer at MCS
1.4. Definitions
2. Academic Policies
2.1. Relative Grading System
2.2. Grading Scheme per semester
2.3. Award of Grade “F”
2.4. Award of Grade “I”
2.5. Mid Semester Exam/One hour tests
2.6. End Semester Exam
2.7. Final Grade
2.8. Computation and Approval of Results
2.9. Record of Results
2.10. Issue of Academic Transcript/Detailed Mark Sheet
2.11. Student Evaluation
2.12. Examination Rules and Policies
3. Graduation Requirements and academic deficiencies
3.1. Graduation Requirements
3.2. Academic Deficiencies
3.2.1. Disposal of Academically Deficient Students
3.2.2. Warning
3.2.3. Probation
3.2.4. Relegation
3.2.5. Suspension Cum Relegation due to prolonged absence
3.2.6. Withdrawal
3.2.7. Retest/Repetition of Courses
3.2.8. Temporary Suspension
4. Class Attendance
4.1. Rules for Attendance
5. Discipline and Code of Conduct
5.1. Reference Terminology For UG Students
5.2. Morning fall in for PCs/NCs
5.3. Turn out/Dress for PCs/NCs
5.4. Leave Policy
5.5. Safe Custody of Mobile Phones/Expensive Items
5.6. Use of Mobile Phones during Exams/Classes.
5.7. Smoking
5.8. Eating
5.9. Wishing
5.10. College Discipline Committee
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5.11. Authority to Impose Fines
5.12. Social interaction between Military and Civilian Students
5.13. Training Adjutant
5.14. Discipline during Central Lectures
5.15. MCS ID Cards
5.16. Instructor / FM Feed Back Evaluation
5.17. Off-Campus Behavior
6. Student Support Services
6.1. Exam Branch
6.1.1. Issuance of “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” Certificate
6.1.2. Processing/Issuance of Provisional Certificate:
6.2. MCS Library
6.2.1. Membership
6.2.2. Reference Service
6.2.3. CD-ROM & Online Searching
6.2.4. Inter-Library Loan
6.2.5. Resources
6.2.6. Library SOP
6.2.7. Library Timings
6.2.8. Use of printers in Library
6.2.9. SOP of lockers
6.3. Cadets Wing
6.4. Accommodation
6.5. Mess Facilities
6.6. Computing Facilities
6.7. Transportation
6.8. Student Bodies
6.8.1. Telecom Society
6.8.2. Software Society
6.9. Extra Curricular Activities
6.10. Sports Activities
6.11. Pantomimes
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1. Introduction
Welcome to Military College of Signals. This handbook is designed to help the
students throughout their course of study and it should be retained for future reference.
There is important information about important policies, rules and regulations, which have
to be observed during their stay at MCS. It also introduces the students to the facilities
available for them on campus and explains the expectations concerning their ethical and
professional conduct and academic performance. Inevitably, a few of the students will
encounter situations that are not covered here and, if so, they are invited to seek advice from
the appropriate College staff.
1.1 About MCS
MCS - Military College of Signals, a co-educational and constituent Campus of
National University of Sciences and Technology NUST, is dedicated to advancing
knowledge and educating students in science and technology. The college has come a long
way in the history. The spirit of the institution has not changed over these years. Here the
fundamental purpose is to challenge students to realize their highest potential. The college
provides an environment where intellect and art, character and resilience are nurtured and
cherished. Our students become excellent writers and communicators. They are able to
reason critically in the world of Engineering, Mathematics, Business and Science with the
ability to reach out to all types of learners. We aim to produce graduates who respond with
understanding and compassion to the complexity of the human conditions.
1.2 Brief History
a. Established as School of Signals to train commissioned officers and all ranks
of Corps of Signals.
b. Telecommunication Engineering course introduced.
c. Affiliated with UET Lahore for award of degree.
d. School of Signals upgraded to Military College of Signals.
e. The college becomes first constituent College of NUST.
f. MS Software Engineering Program started.
g. MS Electrical (Telecommunication) Engineering Program started.
h. B.E. Software Engineering Program started.
j. MS Information Security Program started.
k. PhD Program started.
1.3 What we offer at MCS
a. B.E. Telecommunication Engineering
b. B.E. Software Engineering
c. MS Electrical (Telecommunication) Engineering
d. MS Software Engineering
e. MS Information Security
f. Ph.D.
g. Combat Courses.
1.4 Definitions
a. Faculty Board of Studies (FBS): “FBS” means the Faculty Board of
Studies (FBS) of the respective college/institute/center;
b. Departmental Board of Studies (DBS): “DBS” means the Departmental
Board of Studies (DBS) of the respective department of the
college/institute/center;
c. Academic Program: An “Academic Program” means a program of
studies, which leads to the award of a University Degree to the students,
after successful completion of all its requirements.
d. Semester: A “Semester” means an academic period, in which one set of
courses in any discipline of engineering, IT, management and other
sciences is offered. The duration of a semester will be minimum of 16
weeks including 15 weeks for teaching and 1 week for exams. The
academic year consists of two semesters; fall and spring semester. There
may be a short summer semester of minimum 8 weeks duration with twice
the pace and progress.
e. Subject or Course: A “Subject” or “Course” means a topic or a subject
related to an academic program, which is to be studied by a student for a
fixed number of hours during a semester. Each subject will carry a specific
discipline code and number.
f. Credit Course: A “Credit Course” means a course of study, successful
completion of which shall be a requirement for the degree.
g. Non-Credit Course: A “non credit course” means a course of study,
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successful completion of which shall not be a requirement for the degree.
j. Credit Hour (Cr. hr): A lecture of one-hour duration (including 10
minutes break) per week per semester for a subject countable towards a
student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average will be considered as one credit
hour. However, in case of seminars, tutorials and laboratory work, one
credit hour may require two or three contact hours depending upon the
nature of the subject.
k. Contact Hour: One contact hour means one hour (including 10 minutes
break) spent on academic/research related activities including instructional
work/tutorials, lab work (practical), research work, projects, seminars,
workshops, internships, etc during the course of studies at the university.
Generally speaking one credit hour of course work is equal to one contact
hour where as one credit hour of practical/lab/research work/projects etc is
equal to 2-3 contact hours.
l. Grade: A mark (letter grade or number) indicating the quality of students’
academic performance is called Grade.
m. Grade Point: Number of points representing the letter grades scored by a
student in a subject.
n. Grade Points of a Credit Course: Total number of points scored by
student in a credit course. This number is the product of points
representing the letter grade scored by the student in a course and the
number of credit hours taken of the course.
o. Semester Grade Point Average (Sem GPA): The summation of grade
points of all credit courses divided by the total number of the credit hours
taken by a student during a semester.
p. Cumulative Grade Point Average (Cum GPA) : The summation of
grade points of all credit courses divided by the total number of credit
hours taken by a student, i.e. Cum GPA = Sum of (PxN)/ Sum of N,
Where P represents a grade point assigned to a letter grade scored by the
student in a course and N represents the number of credit hours associated
with the course.
2. Academic Policies
2.1. Relative Grading System:
Relative grading system based on “Average and Clusters” is an internationally
recognized system and is being followed in MCS. The paper showing schedule is
issued after the exams by the concerned department. Marks obtained by the students in
the assignments / quizzes/ mid term / practical etc will be worked out up to 2 decimal
pt. The grand total of the marks obtained in the entire semester (including final) will be
converted out of 100 and will be rounded off to the integer value. Marks greater or
equal to 0.5 will be rounded to the next higher integer. The concerned FM will
announce the total marks obtained by the student in the final and sessional. Marks to be
displayed / announced latest by the day following the paper showing. The rounded
marks of the student will be used to plot a histogram of the result to obtain the cluster.
Grades will be awarded according to clusters of the performance in the histogram. The
concerned department will announce the grades after it has been received from the
exam branch duly signed by the Commandant.
2.2 Grading Scheme per Semester:
a. The basis for determining a student’s grade in a course is left at the well
considered discretion of the individual faculty/Departmental Board of Studies. Since
some courses are purely theoretical, some are purely practical and some have a
theoretical as well as a practical portion, the grading scheme in the format given below
may be followed by each department for the purpose of uniformity:-
Nature of Examination Duration Frequency Weightage ( %age) End Semester Exam 2-1/2 hrs 1 50
Mid Term 1-1/2 hr 1 30
Quizzes 10 to 15 mins Min 2 per cr hr 10-15
Assignments Own time Min 1 per cr hr 10-15
Projects -do-
Practicals/ Lab work 2 to 3 contact Hrs 1 per week for each lab cr hr
b. For purely theoretical and purely practical courses, the grading scheme is evident
in the suggested format. However, for subjects which have the two categories (theory
and practical) combined, the final grade is computed by multiplying the number of
credits assigned to each category with the percentage marks obtained in that category
and dividing the sum of the two by the total credits in that subject. For example:
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EXAMPLE
Subject Theory Credit Practical Credit % age Marks Earned Theory Practical
Physics 3 1 70 90
Overall grade = (70 X 3+90 X 1)/ (3+1) =75 %
c. The over all subject percentage thus obtained will be rounded off by the individual
faculty up to two decimal points. Fraction of 0.5 or more is rounded to the next
higher digit.
d. The performance of each student in a course of study is graded as follows:-
Grade Grade Point
A 4.00
B+ 3.5
B 3.00
C+ 2.5
C 2.00
D 1.00
F 0.00
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e. It is the University policy to workout GPA by awarding relative grading on a scale
of 4.00 points according to distribution curve based on the performance of a
particular class by the faculty.
f. To earn course credits, a student must obtain a minimum of 1.0 grade point for
undergraduate and 2.0 grade points for postgraduate programs in each course.
g. To successfully complete the degree requirement, a student must obtain a
minimum Cum GPA of 2.00 for Bachelors, 3.00 for Masters/MPhil, and 3.50 for
PhD degree.
2.3 Award of Grade ‘F’: In addition to ‘F’ grade awarded on the basis of
academic failure, a student will not be allowed to appear in final exam of a subject
in which his/her attendance is less than 75%, and he/she will be awarded ‘F’ grade
in that subject. The ‘F’ grade(s) so obtained will only be cleared by repetition of
the course(s) whenever offered, so that the students are made to attend the missed
courses.
2.4 Award of Grade ‘I’: A student, who, because of illness or other
acceptable reasons approved by the Departmental/Faculty Board of Studies, fails
to complete the required work in any course or misses any examination/test
defined as under provided his/her overall attendance is not less than 75%, is given
‘I’ as a grade. The student receiving such a grade makes up the unfinished portion
of his/her course and is given a grade as mentioned above at the discretion of the
faculty without prejudice to the previous grade ‘I’. In case the student fails to
make up the course work, he/she receives a grade ‘F’ unless further extension is
given by the Faculty Board of Studies.
2.5 Mid Semester Exam/One Hour Tests: Whenever a student misses Mid Semester
Exam/One Hour Test due to reasons acceptable to the Departmental Board of
Studies, make up test should be arranged within the period to be decided by the
Departmental Board of Studies but not later than four weeks from original date of
missed Mid Semester Exam.
2.6 End Semester Exam: Whenever a student misses End Semester Exam due to
reasons acceptable to the Faculty Board of Studies, make up exam should be
arranged within first six weeks after the beginning of the subsequent semester.
2.7 Final Grade: The grade earned by a student in home assignments, quizzes,
laboratory work, mid semester/one hour tests, end semester examination etc, are
formalised into final result by the concerned faculty. It must be ensured by the
faculty that all exam answer sheets including end semester exams are shown to the
respective students prior to finalization of the results. The faculty prepares the
final results of the students on the standard grade sheet in duplicate and submits it
to the Departmental Board of Studies (DBS). The grade sheets of each course duly
approved by the DBS are sent to the Deputy Controller of Examination.
2.8 Computation and Approval of Results: After the results are received
from each Department, the Exam Branch of the college/institute/centre compiles
the final results of each class. The final results show grades obtained in each
course of the semester, the Sem GPA and the Cum GPA of each student. The
result sheets also indicate the tentative disposal (probation, warning, relegation,
withdrawal) of students failing to achieve required standard. The
college/institute/centre will hold the Faculty Board of Studies (FBS) meeting
within first 2 weeks of the next semester and approve the result. The final result
will be formally announced by the Exam Branch after it is approved by the FBS.
2.9 Record of Results: The final result is recorded on the provisional semester
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transcript of each student. The Exam Branch of respective college/institute/centre
prepares four copies of individual student semester transcript. The original copy is
sent to the sponsoring authority (where applicable), second and third copy to the
students and their parents/guardians while the fourth copy is retained in the
student’s permanent file at the college/institute/centre. The complete semester
result of each course is sent to Exams and Academics Directorate NUST for
scrutiny and formal notification.
2.10 Issue of Academic Transcript/Detailed Mark Sheet: A student desirous of
obtaining Academic Transcript/Detailed Mark Sheet may apply to D (E&A)
NUST through his/her college/institute/centre along with the prescribed fee, as per
the policy issued on the subject.
2.11 Student Evaluation
Following may be scheduled/conducted during a semester of studies for the purpose of
grading :-
a. Minor Tests (Quizzes): A number of quizzes conducted frequently
in each course at irregular intervals (normally 2-3 per credit hour)
throughout the semester, with/without intimation.
b. Major Tests
i. Mid Semester/One Hour Tests. A 2-3 hours test
conducted at mid semester or a number of one hour tests
conducted (normally one per credit hour) in each course
at regular intervals with due notice of at least two days.
ii. End Semester Examination. The last comprehensive
examination of approximately 3 hours duration is given
in each course on its completion.
c. Class Assignments. A task relevant to a course of study assigned
by concerned faculty to substantiate the course contents. The
assignment may or may not be graded.
d. Practical/Lab Tests. These tests include all such examinations/
evaluations to ascertain the level of competency of practical
application of knowledge acquired.
e. Project. Project is a research work aimed at testing the ability of a
student to translate the theoretical knowledge acquired during a
course of study into practical use.
2.12 Examination Rules and Policies
a. Exam Venue: End Semester Examinations of the University shall be
held at colleges, on dates and according to the schedule prepared by the
college.
b. Question Papers: All question papers are set by respective faculty and
duly scrutinized, approved, and conducted in accordance with the
university policy. As per the spirit of semester system, there will be no
choice in attempting the questions. It will also be ensured that the
Question Papers are balanced with respect to the examination policy and
have been prepared to cover the essentials of the whole syllabus
completed by the faculty.
c. Use of Reference Material during Tests/ Examinations: Prior to class
test/mid/End Semester Examinations, the concerned Faculty/invigilator
shall announce such books, notes or other material which can be referred
to by the students during the tests/examinations. Examinee will not be in
possession of any other books, notes, papers or material etc.
d. Examination Schedule: The Deputy Controllers of Examinations of
the college will publish the examination schedules at least 2 weeks prior
to the commencement of the End Semester Examination and forward a
copy of the schedule to HQ NUST (E&A Directorate) for information
and record.
e. Conduct of End Semester Examination: Commandant/Dean will
approve the detailing of officers/faculty as superintendent /deputy
superintendent for the conduct of End Semester Examination. These
officers/faculty will ensure the following:-
i. Examinees are seated in the examination room according to
the seating plan prepared by the Examination Branch
ii. All answer books used in the examination are initialed by
them. No other answer books are to be used
iii. Answer books are issued to the invigilators 5 minutes before
the commencement of the examination and retrieved at the end
of the examination
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iv. Absentee report, if any, is prepared and forwarded to the
Examination Branch at the end of each examination
v. Invigilators are detailed by the Deputy Controller of
Examinations of the college after the approval of
Commandant/Dean. They will report to the superintendent/
deputy superintendent 30 minutes before the commencement
of examination and will ensure:-
1. That the students are seated according to their
seating plan
2. That the students are warned against the use of
unfair means and have been advised to surrender
notes, papers or other unauthorized material before
the commencement of the examination
3. That no examinee is allowed to join the examination
30 minutes after its commencement
4. That no examinee is allowed to leave the
examination room within one hour of
commencement of examination. The visits to wash
rooms will be carefully controlled
5. That the question papers and answer books of an
examinee detected using unfair means or assisting
another candidate, are taken away and the matter is
reported to the superintendent/deputy superintendent
of examination. The superintendent records all
available evidence to be used as written proof later
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6. That the examinees write their examination code
number on the front cover of each additional answer
book used. If more than one answer book is used,
they are stapled together. All unused answer books
are handed over to the superintendent/deputy
superintendent after the examination
7. The invigilator will distribute the question papers to
the students according to the schedule published by
the Examination Branch of the respective college/
institute/ centre
8. The invigilator will collect answer books from the
students and hand over to superintendent/deputy
superintendent after the examination. The subject
faculty will remain available near the examination of
their subject to clarify query if any.
f. Students' Responsibilities:
i. Students will report half an hour before the time fixed for the
examination on the first day and 10 minutes on subsequent
days. No books, notes or documents are to be taken in the
examination room except those authorized by the examiner.
ii. Students are not allowed to carry mobile phones in the
examination hall. If they do, mobile phones will be
confiscated by the president of Exams.
iii. Any student found using unfair means or assisting another
student during a test/examination would be liable to
disciplinary action. A student found guilty of such an act
by the college Discipline Committee, will be dealt with in the
light of the policy in vogue. Use of unfair means generally
covers the following:
1. An attempt to have access to the question paper
before the test/ examination
2. Use/possession of unauthorized reference material
during test/examination
3. Any form of communication by the examinees with
any one in or outside the examination room while
the test/examination is in progress
4. Unauthorized entry into faculty's office or that of his
staff with the intention of having an access to or
tampering with the official record/exam papers etc.
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3. Graduation Requirements and academic deficiencies
3.1 Graduation Requirements
The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), on recommendations of the
Faculty Boards of Studies of the constituent colleges/institutes/centres, awards
undergraduate degree to the students who satisfy the following conditions:-
a. Have completed minimum 136 credit hours as per approval of Pakistan
Engineering Council (PEC)/Higher Education Commission (HEC) for each program for
bachelors’ degree
b. Have achieved a minimum Cum GPA of 2.00 with a minimum of ‘C’ grade in
project work.
The degrees will reflect Cum GPA earned by the student during the degree program.
3.2 Academic Deficiencies
A student who obtains one or more of the following grades in semester final result is
considered academically deficient:-
a. An ‘F’ grade in any course.
b. Sem GPA less than 2.00.
c. Cum GPA less than 2.00.
d. ‘I’ (Incomplete) grade in any course.
3.2.1 Disposal of Academically Deficient Students: The cases of academically
deficient students are disposed off initially by the Departmental Board of Studies
(DBS) and subsequently by the Faculty Board of Studies (FBS) of the respective
college/institute/centre in the following manner:-
a. The DBS reviews the end semester results of deficient students and
recommends any one of the under mentioned actions to the FBS:-
i. Warning
ii. Probation
iii. Relegation
iv. Withdrawal
b. The FBS of the college/institute/centre upon receipt of recommendations
from the concerned DBS is convened as soon as possible but not later
than the first 2 weeks of next semester.
c. The FBS considers each case individually and takes one of the following
actions as per latest policies of the university:-
i. Issues warning to the student
ii. Places student on probation
iii. Recommends relegation of student to next junior class
iv. Recommends withdrawal of the student from the university
d. The warning and probation orders are issued by the Deputy Controller of
Examination of respective college/institute/centre. One copy of the order
is placed in the student's file for record and one copy each is sent to the
parent / guardian and student's tutor.
3.2.2 Warning
Definition: A written cautionary statement issued to the student who qualifies to continue
his studies despite minor deficiencies in some course(s) so as to make him/her conscious of
the weakness and advise him/her to work hard during the semester under progress.
Policy: A student is placed on warning under any of the following conditions as per latest
policies of the university:-
a. First Sem GPA is equal to or more than 1.90 but less than 2.00 and the student
has not obtained ‘F’ grade in any subject ; or
b. Second semester onwards, Sem GPA is equal to or more than 1.90 but less than
2.0 without any ‘F’ grade, provided the Cum GPA is more than or equal to 2.00
and the student does not qualify for probation, relegation, withdrawal.
Compulsions: While on warning, a student is to:-
a. Contact concerned faculty for guidance.
b. Keep a record of the semester work comprising home assignments, laboratory
reports, quizzes, mid semester/one hour tests and the marks obtained.
3.2.3 Probation
Definition: A student is said to be on probation if he/she is deficient in academic standards
to the extent that he/she is likely to be relegated/withdrawn and is allowed to continue
studies for one semester.
Policy: A student is placed on academic probation as per latest policies of the university
under any of the following conditions if:-
a. First Sem GPA is equal to or more than 1.5 but less than 1.9 without any ‘F’
grade; or
b. Cum GPA at the end of second semester is equal to or more than 1.50 but less
than 2.00 and he/she does not qualify for relegation/withdrawal; or
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c. Third semester onwards, Cum GPA is less than 2.00 ; or
d. He/She receives ‘F’ grade(s) and does not qualify for relegation/withdrawal.
3.2.4 Relegation
Definition: Relegation means that the student is asked to join the next junior class.
Policy: Faculty Board of Studies will recommend and qualify a relegation as under (as per
latest policies of the university) :-
a. Relegation on academic grounds.
b. Relegation on medical grounds.
c. Relegation on disciplinary grounds.
d. Relegation on prolonged absence.
A student is recommended for relegation by the Faculty Board of Studies for approval by
HQ NUST in case of NUST students and by respective HQs/Directorates in case of
military/paying cadets, subject to one or all of the conditions listed below:-
a. If the first Sem GPA is between 1.00 and 1.50
b. If the student's Cum GPA consistently remains below 2.00 for two
consecutive semesters
c. If the student has a total of 4 un-cleared ‘F’ grades at any particular time
during the course of studies provided he/she does not earn the same in a
single semester
d. If the student fails in 3 courses in any one semester
e. If the student fails in repeat/retest of a failed course
f. If the student fails to appear and clear the ‘F’ grades as decided by the
Faculty Board of Studies without valid reasons
g. On disciplinary grounds when recommended by respective Discipline
Committee of college/institute/centre and Discipline Committee of NUST
h. If overall attendance of the student in the college/institute/centre is below
75% in a semester on medical grounds or reasons beyond his control -
technical relegation: or if the student remains absent for more than 30 but less
than 45 consecutive days without valid reasons
i. If relegation is due to sub para h above then the student may be required to
repeat both the semesters as decided by the college/institute/center FBS,
otherwise he/she will repeat the previous semester only
j. In case of relegation on medical grounds or reasons beyond students' control
as mentioned in sub para h above, on authorized grounds/sanctioned leave
from competent authority, it will be termed as a technical relegation and will
not involve penalties associated with normal relegation
3.2.5 Suspension Cum Relegation due to Prolonged Absence:
Definition: A student will be suspended and relegated if he/she remains absent for more
than 30 but less than 45 consecutive days without valid reasons (refer sub para h above). The
student will be required to pay 10% of tuition fee during the period of suspension.
Suspension of a student means that he/she will not be allowed to attend the classes i.e
remaining portion of the semester after he/she reports back from prolonged absence.
3.2.6 Withdrawal
Definition: Withdrawal means that a student is considered unsuitable for further studies at
NUST and is withdrawn from the program.
Policy: A student is recommended for withdrawal as per latest policies of the university by
the Faculty Board of Studies for approval by HQ NUST in case of NUST students and by
respective Services HQ/ Directorates in case of military students, subject to one or all of the
conditions listed below:-
a. If the student has been previously relegated (not technical relegation) and
earns another relegation
b. If the student fails in 4 courses in any one semester
c. If the student secures a minimum Sem GPA of 1.00 or less in the first
semester
d. If the student secures a Cum GPA of 1.5 or less at end of first two
semesters
e. On disciplinary grounds when recommended by respective Discipline
Committee of college/institute/centre and Discipline Committee of NUST
f. If the student remains absent for 45 or more consecutive days without
valid reasons.
3.2.7 Retest/Repetition of Courses
In order to ensure that a student clears all prescribed courses and obtains a minimum Cum
GPA of 2.0 which is a mandatory requirement to earn a NUST degree, retest/ repetition of
courses is permitted as per the following rules:-
a. Retest of End Semester Examination. In case a failed subject is a prerequisite
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for a course in the following semester, the student will have to clear it through
retest within first 6 academic weeks of the next semester. Such retest will have the
same weightage as that of actual End Semester Examination in that subject.
Maximum achievable grade in this case is ‘D’. There will be no extra coaching
classes prior to such retests.
b. Repetition of Course(s). A student may repeat a course under two circumstances
i.e to clear an ‘F’ Grade or to improve his/her Cum GPA. The student will be
required to complete all formalities applicable to repetition of courses i.e mid
semester examination/one hour tests, projects, assignments, quizzes etc, and End
Semester Examination. The student transcript will show both old grade and new
earned grade but the Cum GPA would be based on new earned grade. The student
will also have to pay the prescribed tuition fee for the repeated course. Maximum
achievable grade in this case is ‘B’. Student who repeats a subject will not be
eligible for top student honours/awards even if he/she improves it and comes in
that bracket after repeating it. It is the student’s responsibility to clear the failed
subjects within the prescribed time limits to avoid relegation due to accumulation
of ‘F’ grades.
c. Clearance of ‘F’ Grade. For a failed course(s) which is not a pre-requisite for a
subsequent course in the following semester, Faculty Board of Studies may decide
for a retest or repetition of the course(s) whenever offered subject to the
availability of necessary resources/faculty. Retest will be governed by the rules at
Para 27a above. In case ‘F’ grade is awarded due to shortfall in attendance (less
than 75% attendance) in a specific subject which is also a pre-requisite for a
course (s) in subsequent semester, student will have to clear it by repetition within
first 8 academic weeks of the next semester subject to availability of necessary
resources/faculty. The minimum duration of a specially arranged repeat course
will not be less than 8 weeks.
d. Improvement of Cum GPA. A student may repeat the course(s) in which he/she
received the grade ‘D’ in order to improve his/her Cum GPA. Procedure for
repeating a course(s) will be as under:-
i. The candidate will apply to the HoD for permission to repeat a
course(s).
ii. The case will be presented before the FBS which may permit a
student to repeat a course(s) whenever offered subject to the
availability of necessary resources/faculty.
iii. The student while repeating the course(s) will have to undergo
all tests, quizzes, sessionals and final exam.
iv. A student will be allowed to repeat maximum of five courses
during his/her entire program apart from clearance of ‘F’
grade(s) through repetition, if any.
Note:- Repetition of a failed course is granted by FBS subject to availability of
necessary resources/faculty and shall not be used as a tool for avoiding relegation.
3.2.8 Temporary Suspension
Temporary suspension up to one year from course work is allowed to students facing acute
domestic problems/valid reasons subject to approval of HQ NUST on the positive
recommendations of college/institute/centre Faculty Board of Studies. All rules pertaining to
technical relegation will be applied. During suspension period the student will be required to
pay 10% of tuition fee for each suspended semester to continue his/her registration with
NUST. In case the student uses the institutional facilities (such as library, labs, help from
faculty etc) of the college/institute/centre, he/she will be required to pay 50% of tuition fee
during the suspended period.
4 Class Attendance
Engineering education is an involving activity that demands regularity and continuity in
lecturing. Most of the subjects are pre-requisites for the ones to follow. Missing lectures can
lead to failure in absorbing an important facet of design/implementation causing
embarrassment later in professional career. Some of the students do not realize this till it is
too late to catch up with academic deficiencies. To safe guard against such lapses of
students, NUST has implemented a stern policy about attendance or classes. NUST
STATUTES (Chapter 16 Para 8) prohibit the students from appearing in semester
examination of a subject, if they have less than 75% attendance of classes in that subject.
This policy lays down procedures for recording/keeping the attendance and implementing
the “NUST RULE” to ensure punctuality of students in attending classes.
4.1 Rules for Attendance: Attendance will be taken and recorded through SAMS
(students attendance management system) for each credit hour (class) separately.
Missing from class due to any reason (less official commitments assigned by GHQ, HQ
NUST or College), such as hospital admission, SIQ, bed rest, reporting sick, etc will be
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counted towards absence from class. 25% cushion has been provided to cater for these
eventualities. FM will continue taking attendance and entering it on SAMS on daily
basis till the end of the semester. All absentees (including official commitments) will
be marked absent. Students with official commitment will be marked present (different
colour) by concerned Training Officer/MIS Cell with written approval from CI(E).
Record of approval will be kept by Department/Training Officer till end of next
semester. Classes in general will be given priority on co-curricular activities. Students
will not be allowed to miss classes for such activities. An effort will be made not to
involve students in co-curricular activities during classes.
5 Discipline and Code of Conduct
5.1 Reference Terminology For UG Students: To facilitate ref, all students of UG
courses would be ref to as juniors, inters, uppers and seniors, for first year to the final
year respectively.
5.2 Morning fall in for PCs/NCs: The daily morning fall in for PCs/NCs would continue
to be held as before. However, the fallin time is changed to 0745 hrs. Classes will begin
at 0800 hrs. In the intervening time i.e. between 0745 hrs and 0800 hrs, students will
report their arrival at Cadets Wing for inclusion in daily parade state and thereafter
reach their respective classes and settle down. Students arriving after 0745 hrs would
be considered late. To organize the morning fall in for female students in a better
manner, a lady officer will be assigned the responsibility for female students.
5.3 Turn out/Dress for PCs/NCs: Only the colour of students’ trousers would be specified
whereas the texture of the cloth i.e., tropical/worsted need not be specified. Standard
black shoes with laces will be worn by all male NCs/PCs. The haircut must be decent
and till mid ear at the most. Shave is required to be done daily and must not be shabby
looking. Qameez worn by female students will be of knee length. Cadets Wing to
arrange posters of properly turned out Male /female NCs/PCs on notice board to serve
as guidelines for dress of all cadets.
5.4 Leave Policy: All student officers/GCs are allowed 2 days C/leave which can be
extended by 1 day by CHQ in case of emergency. For PCs/NCs, 1 day leave will be
sanctioned by OC Cadets Wing whereas CI is empowered to extend the same by 2
more days in case of emergency/compassionate grievances. Leave register of PCs/NCs
will be maintained by Cadets Wing to keep record of NCs/PCs approved leave.
5.5 Safe Custody of Mobile Phones/Expensive Items: To avoid loss/theft of mobile
phones/expensive items, all students will be advised not to bring them to college. Safe
custody of all mobile phones/expensive items, if brought, will be their own
responsibility.
5.6 Use of Mobile Phones during Exams/Classes: Use of Mobile phones is strictly
prohibited during all exams. Possession of a mobile phone during exams/quizzes in
exam hall/CRs would tantamount to cheating. In case of possession of mobile phones
during exams, the paper will be confiscated. During quizzes, mobile phone must be
switched off. During routine classes, all mobile phones must be switched off /kept
silent by students. In case of violation, mobile phones will be confiscated for one week.
In case of recurrence, severe action will follow.
5.7 Smoking: Smoking by all students inside college premises must be discouraged.
Cadets Wing will designate smoking areas in consultation with both departments where
smoking would be allowed. A board will also be displayed in such areas bearing the
inscription “Smoking Area”. Smoking in all other areas is prohibited.
5.8 Eating: Consuming of eatables by all cadets would be restricted to cafeteria for male
students and to ladies room and adjacent lawn for female students. No eating is allowed
while walking around in the college area.
5.9 Wishing: All students are expected to wish. The uniformed cadets would do so in
military way whereas the civilian NCs/PCs would only say ‘Asalam-o-Alaikum
Sir/Madam’.
5.10 College Discipline Committee: The college discipline committee will take strict action
against all defaulters of discipline.
5.11 Authority to Impose Fines: The authorities to impose and recommend fines on cadets
are not restricted to E Div/ Cadets Wing FMs only. All the college FMs/Staff are
authorized to recommend fines against the defaulter cadets whenever required. It will
include high fines i.e from Rs.100- Rs.500 on first occurrence and Rs. 500 –Rs.1000
fine on 2nd occurrence.
5.12 Social interaction between Military and Civilian Students: The collective social
interaction between Student Officers/GCs and NCs/PCs outside the college is
prohibited. No collective parties/celebrations/get together will be held outside college.
For this purpose college facility like mess, cadets’ hostel etc may be used if requested
through proper channel.
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5.13 Training Adjutant: A training adjutant is considered necessary to be posted under
Cadet Wing. He will supervise all the disciplinary affairs including dress, hair cut,
wishing, late arrivals, parade state, eating etc.
5.14 Discipline during Central Lectures: Any cadet found misbehaving during central
lectures/gatherings may be asked to leave the gathering immediately. A severe
disciplinary action, if found necessary, may follow. For all such central lectures, in
future the C/Adv and departments’ FMs (Maj/Capt) will sit with their respective
courses.
5.15 MCS ID Cards: Keeping in view the prevailing security environment, proper
identification of persons entering into MCS premises is of paramount importance. MCS
ID Cards have been issued to facilitate in identification and allow easy entry to MCS
faculty, student officers and employees. MCS ID Card will be withdrawn from the
individual while leaving MCS on posting/transfer//dismissal etc.
5.16 Instructor / FM Feed Back Evaluation: Instructor’s feed back is required from the
students to get the students’ opinion about the teaching standard and to improve the
weak areas (if any). It is taken twice in each semester, at mid and end of the semester.
Students are supposed to take this activity in a serious manner. Although the feed back
is anonymous i.e. student’s name and roll number do not appear on its form, but
students are advised to show a mature behavior, by giving their just opinion.
5.17 Off-Campus Behavior: NUST Students are expected to be good citizens and to exhibit
a responsible behavior that reflects well upon their university, to be civil to one another
and to others in the campus and surrounding communities, and to contribute positively
to student and university life. This includes upholding all published university policies,
rules, regulations, or presidential orders. Below are several areas of unacceptable off-
campus risk behaviors that violate the Student Conduct Code and will receive priority
attention from the university. They include, but are not limited to:
a. Any act chargeable as a violation of a federal, state, or local law that poses a
substantial threat to the safety or well-being of members of the university (or off-
campus community), to property within the university (or off-campus
community), or poses a significant threat of disruption or interference with
university operations.
b. Illegal use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, or
intoxicants.
c. Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of illegal drugs or drug-related
paraphernalia, or the misuse of legal pharmaceutical drugs.
d. Participating in an activity that substantially and materially disrupts the normal
operations of the university, or infringes on the rights of members of the university
or off-campus community.
e. Conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person within or
related to the university community, including physical abuse, threats,
intimidation, harassment, or gender misconduct.
6 Student Support Services
6.1 Exam Branch
The Exam branch will facilitate the students in providing relevant documents such as a
provisional certificate/transcripts etc.
6.1.1 Issuance of “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” Certificate: “TO WHOM IT MAY
CONCERN” certificate is a printed paper, of MCS having monogram of HQ NUST, held
with Exam Branch. It is issued to students of UG/PG Courses to meet their immediate
requirement of academic nature. The salient features of subject SOP are given below:-
a. “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” Certificate will be issued only for academic
information in respect of a student of PG/UG Courses.
b. Few of the academic information for which “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN”
certificate may be issued are listed below:-
i. For verification of Cum GPA or sem GPA of a student, whose result is
notified by HQ NUST till the date of issue of said certificate
ii. In emergent cases this information can be provided before notification but
only when the results are recommended by FBS and forwarded to HQ
NUST for notification.
iii. For verification of moral character of a student.
iv. For verification of medium of instruction adopted by the college.
v. Internship letter to a student (not addressed to a particular
firm/organization).
vi. Verification of completion of coursework / project / thesis work.
c. Any academic information other than mentioned at para 6.1.1b above will be
processed through concerned Department (Dept) by the student. The Dept will
send a draft certificate under a covering letter duly signed by Head of Department
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(HoD) for the purpose. Exam Branch will scrutinize the same and will issue the
same on subject certificate, if found correct.
d. Any information of non academic nature and required on “TO WHOM IT MAY
CONCERN" will be processed by the student through Dept. The Dept will send
the same to Engineering Division (E Div), which will forward it to Exam Branch,
if deemed appropriate. Exam Branch will get approval of Comdt / Col Coord and
issue the certificate accordingly.
e. Issuance of the said certificate to any Faculty Member/Permanent Staff for any
purpose will be with the approval of Commandant/Col Coord only.
f. “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” certificate will not be issued for following
purposes:-
i. Blank certificate will not be issued unless asked by concerned office in
writing, giving specific reason for that.
ii. Detail of grades.
iii. Percentage or average marks.
iv. Detailed Marks (Transcript).
g. Following procedure will be adopted by the student/Exam Branch for issuance of
“TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” certificate.
i. For Para 6.1.1b - the student will write application on a plain paper in the
name of GSO-I (Exam) mentioning the purpose clearly.
ii. For Para 6.1.1c - the application of the student will be processed by Depts.
iii. For Para 6.1.1d - the application of the student will be processed by Dept
through E Div.
iv. The application will be deposited with Head Clerk/Data Entry Operator
(DEO) of Exam Branch alongwith a fee of Rs. 50/- in cash, for which a
receipt will be issued to the student.
v. The “Result and Record Sec” of Exam Branch will scrutinize and verify the
required academic information.
vi. DEO/Asst DEO will prep a draft certificate and put up to Dy OIC (Exams)
along with academic record (Results etc) for scrutiny/verification.
vii. The draft certificate duly securitized/verified will be put up to GSO-I
(Exams) for final approval.
viii. “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” certificate will then be prepared and
signed by GSO-I (Exams). The certificate will bear the round stamp and
“DY Controller of Examinations” stamp.
ix. The certificate duly signed will be handed over to the student concerned.
x. DEO / Asst DEO Exam Branch will make necessary entry in the register
held for this purpose and will get the signatures of the student. The register
will be put up to GSO-1 (Exams) for his initials.
h. The processing time of “TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN” certificate will be as
follow:-
i. For Para 6.1.1b - two days (excluding holidays) starting from date of
receipt of application.
ii. For Para 6.1.1c - two days (excluding holidays) from the date of receipt of
letter from Dept.
iii. For Para 6.1.1d - three days (excluding holidays) from the date of receipt
of letter from E Div.
i. The processing time may be more than the period as mentioned above during
compilation of results or preparation for Faculty Board of Studies Meeting (FBS)
by Exam Branch.
6.1.2 Processing/Issuance of Provisional Certificate: “PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE
is a printed certificate issued to desirous students of UG/PG courses who have completed the
Degree and Notification of their final results has been issued by HQ NUST. This certificate
is basically issued in lieu of original Degree which is being awarded on convocations. The
salient features of the SOP are as under:-
a. The “PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE” will only be issued to those
students of UG/PG Courses who have completed their course work and
project / thesis work, and HQ NUST has issued notification of their
results.
b. Desirous student will collect the requisite form from Exam Branch.
c. The student will fill in the form and get it signed from all concerned,
where applicable.
d. The student will deposit an Amount of Rs. 200/- (Rupees two hundred
only) in the name of GSO-1 (Exams) in Acct No 2705-4, National Bank
of Pakistan Shalimar Plaza Branch, Rawalpindi.
e. The student will deposit the form duly completed in all respects along
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with bank slip to Exam Branch.
f. Data Entry Operator (DEO)/Assistant DEO, Exam Branch will prepare
the “PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE” and put up to Dy OIC (Exams)
along with result notification for scrutiny and verification.
g. “PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE” duly scrutinized and verified will be
put up to GSO-I (Exams) for his signatures, who will sign the same after
satisfying himself.
h. Head Clerk, Exam Branch will process the “PROVISIONAL
CERTIFICATE” on minute sheet for signatures of the Commandant.
i. After signatures of the Commandant, “PROVISIONAL
CERTIFICATE” will be handed over to concerned student.
j. The concerned student, if not available to collect the “PROVISIONAL
CERTIFICATE” himself, may nominate another individual on his/her
behalf. For this an authority letter will be given by the concerned student
to that individual. The person so authorized to collect the certificate will
provide a copy of his/her CNIC along with the above mentioned letter to
Exam Branch for record.
k. DEO will make necessary entry in the register held for this purpose and
get it signed from the student/authorized individual.
l. Processing time for “PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE” is four days
(excluding holidays) starting from the depositing date of application
form by student in Exam Branch. The processing time may get delayed
if some unavoidable commitments surface.
6.2 MCS Library
The Military College of Signals (MCS) Library is the fully computerized library that has
been providing with excellent services and facilities to fulfill the information needs of
faculty members as well as students. The library is equipped with state-of-the-art systems
and technologies. It has a collection of over 55,000 volumes comprising printed and
electronic information sources. The library is organized by qualified and experienced staff,
dedicated to providing high quality innovative services. The library aims to encourage and
support academic and research activities of MCS faculty, staff and students. It provides a
full range of services that include loans, online information searching, reference services,
inter-library loan, document delivery, photocopying, access to virtual collections & digital
resources, CD-ROM.
6.2.1 Membership: All faculty members, students and staff members are entitled to borrow
books. Lending privileges differ for various categories.
6.2.2Reference Service: Library provides efficient and reliable services under the
supervision of professional staff. Users may make queries by telephone, fax, and e-mail.
6.2.3 CD-ROM & Online Searching: Five terminals are dedicated for electronic and online
databases searching including full-text information.
6.2.4 Inter-Library Loan:. If a particular item is not available in our library, the library has
arrangements to acquire it from other libraries, both within the country and abroad.
6.2.5 Resources
a. General Collection:. This is the main collection comprising high quality
selected books. This collection is organized according to Dewey's Decimal
Classification Scheme and shelved subjects wise according to call numbers
(100-999) pasted on the spine of each item.
b. Reference Collection:. A significant number of current reference sources are
available on reference shelves. Various electronic databases including
engineering books, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, directories,
yearbooks, atlases, bibliographies are distinct features of this collection. The
reference books can only be consulted within the library.
c. MCS Publications:. We are housing faculty and students’ research output e.g.
UG projects, MS projects, theses, dissertations, research assignments.
d. Multimedia Collection:. Multimedia section provides access to audiovisual
material, CD-ROMs, and DVDs.
e. Journal Collection:. The library has been subscribing to more than 75 national
and international journals and magazines in print and online. A complete list is
available with the circulation desk. The current issues of the periodicals are
displayed on special shelves in the main reading area. Back volumes of these
periodicals are bound and shelved separately.
f. MCS library also has a data base of IEEE/IEE Electronic Library (IEL). The
IEEE and IEE are the world’s most respected sources for accurate, up-to-date
information relating to electrical engineering, electronics, computer science,
information technology, applied physics, and other related technical disciplines.
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From computer science applications to nuclear power engineering, the
IEEE/IEE Electronic Library offers authoritative coverage of the world’s
leading journals, conference proceedings, and technical standards from 1988 to
date.
g. The IEEE/IEE Electronic Library contains the powerful INSPEC database as an
index to IEEE and IEE publications and links to full page images of Over
900,000 documents from more than 12,000 IEEE and IEE publications, also
including:
i. Journals & Periodicals: More than 120 Journals titles
ii. Conference Proceedings: Over 600 conferences, workshops
and colloquia proceedings
iii. Technical Standards: More than 875 IEEE technical standards
6.2.6 Library SOP
General Rules: Students / Faculty are expected to observe the following rules while
using the library services. Any violation of these rules will incur appropriate disciplinary
action.
a. Leave your personal belongings such as books, handbags, briefcases,
etc., outside the library entrance, on your own responsibility. The library
will not entertain any claim, liability for loss or damage of personal
items.
b. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the library.
c. Drinks and eatables are not allowed in the library.
d. Keep your mobiles off within the library premises.
e. Complete silence should be observed
f. Do not change configuration of computers or any other equipment in the
library. MCS SOP must be observed.
g. Submit any book or object for inspection, when requested by the library
staff.
h. Do not write, underline or mark any book. Library books are carefully
examined on return and the borrower will be held responsible for the
damage.
i. After reading, leave books on the table. Please do not shelve the books.
Lending Rules:
a. 5x Gen Books will be issued for 14 days.
b. Running Sem / Course textbooks will be issued if available in the
library.
c. Deposit the textbooks with the library before proceeding on semester
break. The new semester books will not be issued till the return of issued
books.
d. Reference book will be issued for photocopying the relevant portions
only.
e. Magazines /Journals will not be issued to anybody.
f. Students will buy their own textbooks or will get photocopy through
library officer at their own expense. Available textbooks will continue to
be issued from the library till the time these books get obsolete.
g. In case of loss of books, the defaulters will be dealt with according to
the government library rules as under:-
i. Pirated/Photocopy book will not be accepted.
ii. Original book be deposited or twice the price will be levied as
fine.
iii. Fine of two rupees (Rs.2) per day per book will be charged
after due date of deposits from the defaulters.
iv. General books may be renewed, for 14 days, if another user
has not reserved the desired book. Overdue and requested
books will not be renewed.
v. Reference material, CD-ROMs, not-to-be-issued copy of
course reserve, annual reports, theses, pamphlets, current and
bound periodicals, newspapers, and other non-circulating
items cannot be checked-out. These materials may only be
consulted within the library premises.
vi. Books already checked-out by some other user can be
reserved.
vii. Library material borrowed by any member is subject to recall
if needed by the library.
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6.2.7 Library Timings
Monday to Thursday 0730- 2200
Friday 0730-1230 & 1500-2200 Closed on evening of First Friday of the month
Saturday 0730-1600
Sunday 0900-1200 & 1800-2000
Ramadan Timings
Morning: Normal office Timings
Evening: Closed
Sunday: 0900 – 1200
6.2.8 Use of Printers in Library: 2 heavy duty printers are being arranged in library to
facilitate the students, JCSs and NCOs to print their assignments, research reports and other
academic work. Following procedure will be observed.
a. The printer will be used for printing of academic assignments only and
will not be used for private work /purpose.
b. Library to ensure that minimum 80g paper will be used for printing.
c. Student will ensure that his/her data storage will be without virus.
d. A register will be maintained by library for recording the
student/number of copies/title of assignment.
e. To avoid any loss, only Lib staff will be authorized to operate the
printer. No body will be allowed to use printer on his own.
f. Printing facility will be available on the basis of first come first serve.
g. Printing facility will run on no profit, no loss basis.
h. The cost of printing one page is approximately Rs. 1.50 which will be
charged by the Lib staff. A receipt book and register will be maintained.
i. Recurring expenditure will be met from the income generated. A proper
record to this effect will be maintained by Lib.
j. Any fault develop in the printer will be immediately reported to IT wing.
The Wing will promptly repair the printer.
6.2.9 SOP of Lockers: 36 x lockers are arranged in library to facilitate the students to place
their belongings/books, when they are inside the library. Following procedure will be
observed:-
a. OIC Lib will be overall responsible for smooth implementation of SOP
and maintenance of concerning records i.e. registers etc.
b. Lockers will be used for costly items only and will not be used as
storage.
c. One locker will be available for one student for 2-3 hrs and the key will
be with the student.
d. The security of the student belongings/books lies with the student.
e. There will be two keys with token numbers, one token with the key for
students and the other with OIC lib for safe custody.
f. The key will be issued to the student at the time of keeping his/her
belongings in the locker and the student will show his NIC/college card
for identification. The student will endorse TIME IN and initial in the
register.
g. On return the student has to take his/her belongings from the locker and
return the key to library staff. Library staff will enter the time and sign
in the register.
h. If a student fails to submit the key to the library at the end of class i.e
1400 hrs or at 2000 hrs if he/she visits the library in the evening,
thereby leaves the college without collecting his belonging/books then
he/she will be fined Rs 500.00 and in the future he/she will not allowed
to avail this facility.
i. If the student does not withdraw his / her belongings till next working
day i.e., 1000 hrs, the locker will be opened in the presence of OIC Lib,
respective C/adv and belongings will be kept in safe custody of OIC Lib.
Same will be info to Cadets Wing and respective dept through EMS.
6.3 Cadets Wing: Cadets Wing was established in the year 1990 once first Technical
Cadet Course (TCC-1) reported to Military College of Signals. The Wing is responsible for
Military training of Technical Cadets, administrative aspects of all cadets as well as for
maintaining discipline. It is commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel and is further subdivided
into two companies i.e. Iqbal and Jinnah Company.
6.4 Accommodation: Three hostels are available in Military College of Signals out of
which two are for male students where as a small hostel is kept for female students. Details
are as under:-
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S/No Company Male/Female Rooms
a. Iqbal Company Male 102 x Single Rooms
b. Jinnah Company Male
30 x Double Rooms
40 x Single Rooms
c. Girls Hostel Female 8 x Double Rooms
Total 142 x Single Rooms
38 x Double Rooms
6.5 Mess Facilities: Students living in the mess are provided with all possible
community/daily maintenance facilities in order to make their stay comfortable and homely.
Some of them are as under:-
a. Boarding / lodging
b. Dinning room
c. TV room
d. Internet in each room
e. Indoor Games
f. Washer man
g. Sports Ground
h. Room Bearers
i. Barber
j. Café
k. Telephone
l. Mosque
m. Gymnasium
n. Room heating facility
o. Reception room
6.6 Computing Facilities: Computing, Internet, Scanning, Printing facilities are available
to students in Computer Laboratories of their departments. Labs are open during college
timings, six days a week. However, timings may be extended on request, subject to the
approval by respective HoD. Eating, drinking, wishing, celebration etc are not allowed in
the labs.
6.7 Transportation: Three buses run on designated routes in Rawalpindi / Islamabad area
to provide pick and drop services to NUST students. Bus charges are PK Rs. 700.00 per
month per student. Currently following routes are being followed:
MCS Westridge Golra More Islamabad
MCS Murree Road I-9, E-9 Sectors of Islamabad.
MCS Chaklala Gulzar-e-Quaid E and F Sectors of Islamabad.
6.8 Student Bodies: The college has two student societies, one for the Computer Software
Dept and the other one for the Telecommunication Engineering Dept.
6.8.1 Telecom Society: Telecommunication Society established in June 2001 comprises
President, General Secretary, Treasurer, Project Coordinator and Media Coordinator.
Elections are held every year to elect appointment holders of Telecommunication Society. It
has generated multi faceted activities. Some of these are as follows: -
Short courses on Computer Architecture, Linux, Real Time Digital Signal
Processing, Pspice, ATML-51 Micro-Controller.
Visits to Telecommunication Entrepreneurs.
Seminars.
6.8.2 Software Society: Software Society established in June 2001 comprises President,
General Secretary, Treasurer, Project Coordinator and Media Coordinator. Elections are held
every year to elect appointment holders of Software Society. This society has generated
various extra curricular activities in addition to organizing different seminars, workshops,
lectures and short duration courses. Some of the activities of this society are as follows: -
Short courses on Computer Networking, MATLAB, Visual C.
Visits to Software Entrepreneurs.
Workshops
Seminars.
6.9 Extra Curricular Activities: In order to develop confidence and sense of positive
competition, students are provided opportunities to participate in different extra
curricular activities through out the year. Some of them are listed below:-
a. Debate competitions
b. Essay writing competitions
c. Quiz competitions
d. Sketch making competitions
e. Calligraphic competitions
f. Poetry competitions
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g. Photography competitions
h. Drama competitions
i. Excursion trips
j. Pantomime (yearly)
k. Ladies pantomime
l. Open House
m. Fun Fairs
6.10 Sports Activities: As it is said that a healthy body homes a healthy mind. In order to
keep students physically and mentally fit, sports have been made a permanent feature
of daily routine. Through out the year competitions for different sports such as cricket,
football, basketball, hockey, volleyball etc are arranged in order to keep the
environment lively and entertaining. These competitions are initially arranged at course
level followed by company level competitions. In addition to it, numerous competitions
are organized between the teams of different NUST institutions frequently.
6.11 Pantomimes: In future, the organization and conduct of pantomimes would be the
responsibility of student societies. Each society i.e. telecom and software; would be
assigned the responsibility to organize the pantomime each year alternatively.