An Analysis of the University Admission System in Pakistan
The option to apply and study at a university can be an exciting and daunting task at the same time. Therefore it is important to make right choice when choosing the university. The admission system of any country is based on stratified criteria which serve the students of different preparation, aspirations and socioeconomic backgrounds. The admission system in Pakistan follows the procedures of Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, which drew its inspiration from the British tradition of higher education as it was emerging in the late 19 th century. In 2002, a bold restructuring of higher education was done in Pakistan. A National Commission of Higher Education was established with a clear mission to “facilitate institutions of higher learning to serve as engine of socio-economic development of Pakistan.” Among its many objectives, it aims to facilitate foreign students with all administrative aspects of their application and study in Pakistan including applying t...