University of Balochistan

University of Balochistan

جامعہ بلوچستان
Crest of University of Balochistan
Latin: Universitas Balochistan
Motto	رَبِّ زدْنيِ عِلْماً
Motto in English	O' God, Increase my Knowledge
Type	Public
Established	1970 (1970)
Academic affiliations	Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
Chancellor	Governor of Balochistan
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Dr. Zahoor Ahmed Bazai
Pro-Vice Chancellor	Prof. Dr. Muhammad Alam Tareen
Students	14,000+
Location	Quetta-87300 , Balochistan , Pakistan
Campus	Urban 200 acres (0.81 km2)
Colours	Blue, amber, and white
Nickname	UoB
Website	http://www.uob.edu.pk/

The University of Balochistan (UoB) (Urdu: جامعہ بلوچستان; Balochi: بلوچستان ء یونیورسٹی , Pashto: د بلوچستان پوهنتون ) also known as Balochistan University, is a public university located in the city center area of Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.^[1][2] UoB is the oldest highest education institution in Balochistan, having been established in 1970.

The University of Balochistan (UoB) was established in October 1970 through an Ordinance issued by the Governor of Balochistan. In 1996, the Balochistan Assembly passed the University of Balochistan ACT. In 2022, a unified ACT for all public sector universities in the province was passed, under which UoB currently operates.

UoB is the largest general university in Balochistan, offering higher education across Science, Arts, and Humanities. The university now consists of 6 faculties, 56 departments, 5 centers, and 1 constituent law college. Initially starting with three departments—Physics, Chemistry, and Geology—it has since expanded significantly.

The following institutes and specialized centers are now part of the university:

1. Institute of Management Sciences
2. Institute of Biochemistry
3. Institute of Education & Research
4. Institute of Languages & Literature

1. Center of Excellence in Mineralogy
2. Pakistan Study Center
3. Area Study Center
4. Balochistan Study Center
5. China Study Centre
6. Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology (CASVAB)

The university also operates a constituent Law College and sub-campuses in Quetta (Jungle Bagh and City), Mastung, Kharan, Pishin, and Killa-Saifullah. Additionally, several affiliated colleges contribute to the university’s academic network. The Abdul Samad Khan Shaheed Chair and Nawab Yousaf Aziz Magsi Chair have also been established at UoB. Academic Programs:

UoB offers a variety of programs including a four-year BS, as well as M.S / M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs. Since 2017, the university has adopted a semester system. The current enrollment exceeds 14,000 students.

Admissions in teaching departments are granted based on merit and seat allocation as follows:

• Open Merit: 10% of seats.
• Quetta District Residents: 15% of seats.
• Other Districts of Balochistan: 75% of seats.
• Additional seats are reserved for specialized disciplines.

Special Provisions

• If no applicant or only one applicant qualifies from a specific district, up to two additional candidates from that district may be granted admission on merit from the pool of unsuccessful but otherwise eligible candidates who have already applied.
• For the Pharmacy program, two additional candidates from each district may be granted admission based on merit from eligible applicants who had submitted their applications earlier.

1. Category A: Local/domiciled residents of Balochistan who meet the academic prerequisites and eligibility criteria.

2. Category B: Direct dependents (son/daughter, brother/sister, wife/husband) of Federal Government and Autonomous Organization personnel serving in Balochistan who meet the required academic criteria.

3. Category C:

• Nominees from AJK, Armed Forces, FATA, and Federal Schools.
• Reserved seats for disabled and foreign students.
• Direct dependents of University teachers, staff, employees, and Pakistanis working abroad.

• Open Merit: 10%
• Residents of Quetta City: 15%
• Rest of Balochistan: 75%

• Applicants must be local/domiciled residents of Balochistan who meet the academic prerequisites.
• Direct dependents of personnel serving in Balochistan and nominees from AJK, Armed Forces, FATA, and Federal Schools are also eligible.
• Direct dependents of University employees and Pakistanis working abroad are also eligible.

• Applicants must have passed the qualifying examination within the last two years. For admissions in 2004, the qualifying examination must have been passed in 2002 or later.
• In programs with available seats, applicants who graduated one year earlier (2001) may be eligible.
• For language courses (Balochi, Brahvi, Persian, Pushto, Urdu) and Philosophy, applicants who graduated up to four years prior (2000) may be considered, subject to seat availability. These applicants are not entitled to hostel accommodation or interdepartmental migration.

• Non-local/non-domiciled applicants, except those specified under the eligibility categories.
• Applicants who do not meet the academic prerequisites.
• Applicants who passed the qualifying examination earlier than three years before the admission year (2000 or earlier).
• Applicants who hold a postgraduate degree.
• Applicants already enrolled or previously enrolled at the University.

The following are the authorities of the university:

1. The Senate
2. The Syndicate
3. The Academic Council
4. The Board of Faculties
5. The Board of Studies
6. The Selection Board
7. The Advanced Studies and Research Board
8. The Finance and Planning Committee
9. The Affiliation Committee
10. The Discipline Committee

The university started with three departments, Physics, Chemistry and Geology in 1971 but now it has 46 departments. The university has four institutes and five centers. A Fine Arts Department was established in March 1984 with four faculty members, Jamal Shah, Faryal Gohar, Akram Dost and Kaleem Khan. Initially the department offered a certificate course. It deals with painting, drawing, sculpture, and graphic art as well as historical theories of human development through the ages. The department plays very important role in introducing Balochistan's heritage and its indigenous art, crafts and architecture. Since the civilization of Mehrgarh (9000 BCE) is a great source of inspiration for researchers and provides linkage with the other world of art and craft, the Department of Fine Arts also provides a facility to study in depth the cultural heritage of Balochistan.

The university has also established a computer science department to promote IT.

List of faculties and departments/programs:

1. Faculty of Management Sciences, Business and Information Sciences

• Commerce
• Institute of Management Sciences
• Economics
• Department of Computer Science & Information Technology
• Library and Information Science

2. Faculty of Social Science

• Political Science
• Sociology
• Social work
• International Relations
• Law
• Pakistan Study Centre
• Balochistan Study Centre
• Disaster Management and Development Studies

3. Faculty of Education & Humanities

• Media & Journalism
• Gender Studies
• History
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Fine Arts
• Islamic Studies
• Area study centre
• Institute of Education And Research

4. Faculty of Literature & Languages

• Balochi
• Brahvi
• English Language
• English Literature
• Pashto
• Persian
• Urdu Literature

5. Faculty of Basic Sciences

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Statistics

6. Faculty of Earth & Environment Sciences

• Geology
• Geography
• Environmental Science
• Center of Excellence in Mineralogy
• Renewable Energy

7. Faculty of Life Sciences

• Physiotherapy
• Bio-Chemistry
• Botany
• Zoology
• Pharmacy
• Microbiology
• Centre for Advance Studies in Vaccinology and Bio-Technology (CASVAB)

The university has a constituent law college and 88 affiliated colleges including Balochistan Agriculture College.

• Balochistan Agriculture College
• List of universities in Pakistan

6. http://www.uob.edu.pk

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