2021-2022

Compiled by
Directorate of Student Affair
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 Message from
Vice Chancellor

Air Marshal Javaid Ahmed

HI(M) (Retd)

I congratulate you on joining Air University, a vibrant hub of academic distinction, with a
strong notion of concept based learning and a culture of research and innovation. I am
sure you will find the university atmosphere fostering creativity and expression, offering
modern facilities and opportunities to engage academically, socially and culturally to
enable you to contribute at the national and global level.

We are keen to see the campus brimming with life once again, after an extraordinary
break due to Covid-19. We expect you to embrace campus life with an open mind and
heart and with complete sense of ownership, which demands freedom with responsibility,
integrity of character, positive engagement and meaningful contribution to the world
around you.

I am sure you would understand the implementation of stringent Covid-19 precautions

being enforced at the campus to ensure your health and well-being. You will also be
required to work hard and be fully familiar with the online system of instruction, which
may once again become a necessity on any flare-up in Corona cases. In the past few
months our faculty and students have shown tremendous strength and resilience in
completing the online semester in challenging times. An achievement of which all of us
are very proud.

I look forward to welcoming you to the world of knowledge, ideas and unlimited
opportunities during your stay with us at Air University.

My prayers and regards for your well-being.

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Vision
Air University aspires to be among the leading
national universities, excelling in teaching, learning,
research, innovation and public service.

Mission
The mission of Air University is to achieve
excellence in teaching and research for producing
graduates with sound professional knowledge,
integrity of character, a keen sense of social
responsibility and a passion for lifelong learning. The
University shall stand committed to creating an
environment conducive for attracting the best
students, faculty and supporting staff for
contributing to the development of a prosperous,
peaceful and enlightened society.
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Values

Trust & Mutual Respect

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Continuous Learning

Pro-activity & Perseverance

Creativity & Innovation

Flexibility

Focus & Discipline

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ACADEMIC RULES & POLICIES

These regulations may be called the Air University Academic (Programs) Regulations,
2015. Following salient features are explained for your knowledge :-

a. Class Attendance Policy

A minimum of 75% class and 75 % Lab attendance in each subject is mandatory
to sit in the final examination of every semester.

b. Academic Standing & Dismissal Policy

Table A1: Academic Standing of Undergraduate Student

S No CGPA Academic Standing

1. 3.75 CGPA 4.00 High Honors
2. 3.50 CGPA < 3.75 Honors
3. 3.00 CGPA <3.50 Good
4. 2.50 CGPA <3.00 Fair
5. 2.00 CGPA <2.50 Satisfactory
6. 1.80 CGPA <2.00 Warning
7. 1.50 CGPA <1.80 Serious Warning
8. CGPA< 1.50 Dismissed & ineligible to rejoin
Table B1: Academic Standing of MS/MPhil/MBA & PhD Student
PROPOSED TABLE – B2
S No
(Applicable for MS/MPhil/MBA Intake of Spring – 2017 and onwards intakes)
1. CGPA Academic Standing
2. 3.75 CGPA 4.00 Honor
3. 3.50 CGPA < 3.75 Very Good
4. 3.00 CGPA < 3.50 Good
5. 2.50 CGPA < 3.00 Satisfactory

6. <2.50 In one semester Probation (Repeat Course (s)

to improve CGPA)

7. <2.50 In second consecutive semester or <2.00 in 1 st semester Dismissed

c. Exams & Continuous Assessment

A pre-determined weightage is assigned to each of the evaluation / examination to
determine the students marks (out of 100) in the subjects studied in a semester. Relative
grading system is used by the subject instructor to convert student’s score into letter
grade.

Note:
CGPA limits vs academic standings would be applicable as per AU academic regulations.
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Students Support,
Information & Advisory Services /
Campus Facilities
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Psychological Counselling AU Psychologist (Dr.Simra Salik)
Center for Counselling &
Psychological Services
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1. AU Islamic Society
2. AU Debating Club
3. AU Sports Club
4. AU Adventure Club
5. AU Thespian Society (Dramatics Club)
6. AU Writers Club (Majlis e Ahle Qalam)
7. AU Shahoor Society
8. AU Blood Donors Society
9. AU Robotics & Automation Society (RAAS)
10 AU Cultural Society 2nd Floor Mini Block
Directorate of Student Affair studentaffairs@mail.au.edu.pk
11. AU Music Society
12. AU Gaming Society 271/273/274
13. AU Bits & Bytes (Innovation & Disruption through E-technologies)
14. AU Start Up Club
15. AU Business Club
16. AU Security Team
17. AU Protocol & Hospitality Team
18. AU Astronomy Society
19. American Society for Mechanical Engineers
20. AU Media Club
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Students Feedback
System

Air University values the voice and opinion of its students. In order to collect
your feedback and help you overcome challenges, we have devised a number
of reliable and effective communication channels.

One such feedback mechanism is functional under the supervision of Quality

Enhancement Cell (QEC) and another direct feedback device has been available
through Directorate of Student Affairs, which can be accessed through LMS
portal at https://au.edu.pk/FMC/au_lms.aspx

Your feedback and suggestions would help us identify performance gaps,

devise solutions to improve the system and bring in changes to provide you
access to better education and facilities. Please be assured that your
correspondence with us is treated as private and will not be made public. You
can access the feedback system through AU web portal.

Thank you for being conscientiously vocal. We look forward to your valuable
suggestions.
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Code of Conduct
AU has laid down a code of conduct for all students studying at the campus. This code
is meant to ensure high moral standards and an academic atmosphere of peace and
harmony. At AU male and female students study together. They have to learn, discuss,
participate and interact with one another very frequently. They are, therefore, required to
exhibit high moral standards, decent manners, and responsible behaviour. The cultural
norms of our society must be observed and should reflect in their routine behaviour at
campus through their greeting style, dress code etc.

University Identity Cards

Students must be in possession of the University Identity Cards whenever they are on the
University Campus and they must display it on person prominently AT ALL TIMES. They
can be denied entry to the campus and fined for not carrying the ID cards. It is the
student’s responsibility to get the ID card issued during the orientation period or latest by
the first week of the first semester. For further details they are to contact the Program
Coordinator’s office. The University ID card should be presented upon demand by a
University official or security guard; failure to do so may subject the student to
disciplinary action/ heavy fine. Lost and stolen ID cards must be immediately reported to
the Security Officer. Any transfer, alteration, or forgery of a Student ID card constitutes a
violation of University policy and may result in an appropriate disciplinary action or a fine
or both.

Car Stickers
Parking inside the University premises requires a Security Car Sticker which must be
obtained from the Security Officer at a nominal price. Cars without stickers shall not be
allowed to enter the Main Gate. The Car Sticker is not transferable.

Dress Code
Students Boys
1. Au students are expected to be decently and neatly dressed. They must observe our
culture norms in their attire and bearing.
2. Students should wear trousers with tucked in full/half sleeve dress shirts and black or
brown shoes.
3. Decent Jeans/Joggers may also be worn with tucked in full/half sleeve shirts. However,
short/half pants, T-shirts and ripped, patched, or rag-tag jeans/trousers are not allowed.
4. A blazer, jacket and /or pullover may be added to the above dress during winters.
5. On Fridays, the students may put on well pressed Shalwar Kameez with waist coat/
blazer and dress shoes.
Penalty: IMPROPERLY DRESSED STUDENTS SHALL BE EITHER FINED ON THE SPOT OR
ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES.
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Students Girls
1. All girls are expected to dress in a modest and professional/decent manner falling in
line with academic & cultural/ethical norms. Unduly revealing outfits are prohibited.
2. Girls are to wear full length trousers/shalwar and knee length kameez.
3. Decent Jeans/Joggers may also be worn with knee length kameez. However, ripped,
patched, or rag-tag jeans/trousers are not allowed.
4. Wearing of dupatta/scarf is compulsory.
5. In Winters a blazer, jacket and/or pullover may be added to the above dress.
Penalty: IMPROPERLY DRESSED STUDENTS SHALL BE EITHER FINED ON THE SPOT OR
ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES.

Display of Banners and Posters

The University prohibits display of any kind of banners and posters that reflect
association with any religious, political, ethnic, regional or sectarian party. Similarly,
notices calling meetings of any religious, political, ethnic or any prejudiced regional party
are also totally prohibited. Slogans, propaganda, noise of any sort liable to cause disorder
are prohibited.
• Smoking
Air University takes pride in maintaining the beauty of its campus. Any form of smoking
is not allowed on campus; cigarettes, e-cigarettes, it is a violation of the law, university
policy, and the Student Code of Conduct. Compliance with this policy is expected from
all University students, faculty, staff, visitors and contractors.
Student violators will be fined by University Proctor Team personnel and referred to the
Department of Student Affairs for disciplinary action as appropriate.
Faculty, staff, contractors or visitors who violate this policy will be fined, and as
appropriate may be reported to the relevant university department/office. The penalty
shall be a choice of either payment of a PKR.1000 fine. Repeat offenders may be subject
to additional sanctions as determined by the Department of Student Affairs or other
relevant university department/office as appropriate.
• Social Media Policy
Air University authorities are not responsible for any unload/likes/comments on
Facebook or any other social media website, if one is keen to use any form of social
media, he /she is responsible for its consequences.

• Visitors Policy
AU Students are not allowed to bring along any visitors/ guests without seeking prior
permission. Students are requested to cooperate with security staff during the entry of
their guests and parents. Incase of any event/program all staff, faculty and students are
advised to submit information about the schedule of their guests and visitors in advance.
If the stated purpose of visit differs from the actual activity a visitor is found to be
involved in, strict disciplinary action shall be taken. During the whole time of stay at AU
campus, the visitor card shall be on proper display; failure to do so is subjected to
disciplinary action.
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Anti-Litter Policy
Air University takes pride in maintaining the beauty of its campus. Improper disposal of any
form of litter is strictly prohibited on all campuses. Litter is any waste material, garbage, or
rubbish, including but not limited to food, food wrappers, paper, cans, bottles, or discarded
debris. All members of the University community and visitors are required to utilize trash
containers to discard any unwanted items or rubbish. Intentional disposal of waste material
except in designated containers is a violation of the law, university policy, and the Student
Code of Conduct. Compliance with this policy is expected from all University students,
faculty, staff, visitors and contractors. Student violators will be fined by University Proctor
Team personnel and referred to the Department of Student Affairs for disciplinary action
as appropriate. Faculty, staff, contractors or visitors who violate this policy will be fined, and
as appropriate may be reported to the relevant university department/office. The penalty
shall be a choice of either payment of a PKR.1000 fine or 3 hours of Community Service
(litter pickup). Repeat offenders may be subject to additional sanctions as determined by
the Department of Student Affairs or other relevant university department/office as
appropriate.
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General Prohibitions and Provisions

(a) Students are encouraged to greet fellow students, university management &
faculty members by saying ‘Assalam o Alaikum’
(b) Mobile phones should be kept silent in classrooms
(c) Playing of cards on the Campus is strictly prohibited
(d) Policies regarding use of library, labs, and cafeteria are displayed on notice boards
from time to time and must be followed
(e) Carrying of any kind of weapon or prohibited drugs on the campus is strictly
forbidden
(f) No pets are to be brought to the University
(g) Motorcyclists must wear crash helmets. Violators may be denied entry and/or
fined heavily

Discipline
(a) All disciplinary cases shall be forwarded to Students Affairs Department for initial
investigation/findings and further processing.
(b) Serious Disciplinary matters shall be investigated by the Discipline committee, who
shall forward its recommendations through Director Students Affairs to the Vice
Chancellor for final approval.

Acts of Indiscipline
The following, among others, shall constitute acts of indiscipline on which the Discipline
Committee will take action: -
(a) Breach of decency, including the use of indecent language, undesirable remarks,
gestures and disorderly behaviour
(b) Defiance of University or Faculty authority
(c) Impersonation or giving false information or wilfully suppressing, changing,
replacing or distorting information, cheating or deceiving
(d) Indulging in or inciting violence
(e) Misusing or damaging University property
(f) Consumption, sale and distribution of alcohol, prohibited drugs, controversial or
banned items on campus and hostels
(g) Indulgence in political, ethnic, racial or sectarian activity or use of students’
organization for furthering the cause of a political party
(h) Instigating others and indulging in undesirable propaganda creating academic
deterrence and polluting academic environment
(i) Indulgence in unlawful activities
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Code of Conduct
AU has laid down a code of conduct for all students studying at the campus. This code
is meant to ensure high moral standards and an academic atmosphere of peace and
harmony. At AU male and female students study together. They have to learn, discuss,
participate and interact with one another very frequently. They are, therefore, required to
exhibit high moral standards, decent manners, and responsible behaviour. The cultural
norms of our society must be observed and should reflect in their routine behaviour at
campus through their greeting style, dress code etc.

University Identity Cards

Students must be in possession of the University Identity Cards whenever they are on the
University Campus and they must display it on person prominently AT ALL TIMES. They
can be denied entry to the campus and fined for not carrying the ID cards. It is the
student’s responsibility to get the ID card issued during the orientation period or latest by
the first week of the first semester. For further details they are to contact the Program
Coordinator’s office. The University ID card should be presented upon demand by a
University official or security guard; failure to do so may subject the student to
disciplinary action/ heavy fine. Lost and stolen ID cards must be immediately reported to
the Security Officer. Any transfer, alteration, or forgery of a Student ID card constitutes a
violation of University policy and may result in an appropriate disciplinary action or a fine
or both.

Car Stickers
Parking inside the University premises requires a Security Car Sticker which must be
obtained from the Security Officer at a nominal price. Cars without stickers shall not be
allowed to enter the Main Gate. The Car Sticker is not transferable.

Dress Code
Students Boys
1. Au students are expected to be decently and neatly dressed. They must observe our
culture norms in their attire and bearing.
2. Students should wear trousers with tucked in full/half sleeve dress shirts and black or
brown shoes.
3. Decent Jeans/Joggers may also be worn with tucked in full/half sleeve shirts. However,
short/half pants, T-shirts and ripped, patched, or rag-tag jeans/trousers are not allowed.
4. A blazer, jacket and /or pullover may be added to the above dress during winters.
5. On Fridays, the students may put on well pressed Shalwar Kameez with waist coat/
blazer and dress shoes.
Penalty: IMPROPERLY DRESSED STUDENTS SHALL BE EITHER FINED ON THE SPOT OR
ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES.
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Disciplinary Action
Disciplinary action may comprise any combination of the following:
(a) A warning in writing
(b) Probation for a specified period
(c) A fine, the value of which shall be determined by the Discipline Committee
(d) Withholding a certificate of good moral character
(e) Cancellation of the examination result
(f) Expulsion or rustication from the University
(g) Non-conferment of degree
(h) Any other penalty suggested by the Discipline Committee and approved by
Vice Chancellor
(i) Confiscation of the mobile/any other object used in Indiscipline act which shall be
returned at the time of clearance from AU
(j) Student to be kept under observation by Students Affairs Department for a period
of time defined by the Discipline Committee
(h) Case may be forwarded to AU Psychologist / AU Medical Doctor if & when
required

Air University (AU) Policy on Harassment

Harassment is defined as an unwelcome behavior from a person who holds some kind of
power or authority over the person who is being harassed. These advances may include,
but may not be limited to verbal or physical communication with some sort of overtones,
that makes the victim uncomfortable and affects their performance. This becomes
particularly problematic for students or employees when:
(1) Submission to such conduct is made a term or condition for employment or
participation in an educational program.
(2) Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for employment or
academic decision directly affecting the individual.
(3) Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an
employee’s work performance or student’s academic performance creating an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or learning environment.

In order to facilitate an environment that is conducive to learning and is free from all types
of harassment. AU has zero tolerance for any form of harassment that interferes with the
work performance of a student or an employee. In order to prevent sexual and all other
types of harassment on its campus AU has a policy, whose aim is to make the campus free
from all sorts of harassment. This policy is being followed in letter and spirit and since 2011
AU has established a “Harassment Monitoring Cell”. If anyone (be it a student or
employee) in the AU community feels that they are being harassed, they can either
approach their class advisor, department Chair/Dean or send an email to
harassment.cell@mail.au.edu.pk All cases are handled and resolved in a professional
manner so that the confidentiality of all parties is maintained.
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Fee Policy
Air University charges fee as per the programs’ Credit Hour rate and total number of
registered credit hours in a particular semester. The allied charges are also payable in each
semester as applicable to the students.

a) The students of fresh intake would pay the fee lump sum in the start of semester to
confirm their admission.
b) All existing students (2nd semester onwards) are required to register in each semester
and pay the fee by given due date as per the program credit hour rate and allied
charges.
c) The fee must be paid in cash in designated bank within given due date.
d) A fine amount Rs. 200 per day is applicable in case of late payment. The bank cashier
would count the fine base on number of days late than the given due date at the time
of payment unless change / authorized by the Registrar.
e) The students would be issued Exam Admit Card before the Final Exams of each
semester, if the fee is paid.
f) Allied charges once paid in a semester are neither refundable nor transferable in any
case.

Course Registration Policy

Students are required to complete the credit hours for each discipline as prescribed by the
department (approved by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)/Higher Education Commission
(HEC) or any other regulating body for each program for bachelors degree), by taking
courses from the list maintained by the department. Students must register for courses
offered to them in each of the regular semesters i.e. Fall and Spring, provided they meet the
pre-requisite requirement mentioned in the prospectus for each Intake/Program. If summer
semester is being offered, student may take up to maximum of three courses. No new course
can be taken in summers unless specifically permitted. Student has to follow the registration
process as intimated to them by the Program Coordinator and the Registrar’s Office.
Registration is not complete unless all dues are cleared.

1. . Courses are classified as core courses, elective courses and optional courses. A
student has to pass all core courses to become eligible for the award of degree. Elective
courses have to be chosen from the prescribed list. Optional courses may be taken as per
liking of student to improve his / her knowledge and skills.
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2. . Repeating of Courses. A student may repeat a course under two circumstances

i.e. to clear an F, I or W Grade or to improve his / her CGPA.
(a) All core courses with F, W or I grades are to be cleared before completion of degree
requirement. F grade in an elective course may be substituted with a grade in another
elective course with the permission of Chair Department.

(b) A student is not allowed to accumulate more than six F grades at a time. He has to clear
at least four F grades before taking any new course. On accumulations of seventh F grade,
the student will be dismissed from the program.

(c) “I” grade shall be awarded, when a student misses the final examination due to an
unavoidable reason, as judged by the Chair Department and approved by the VC. In such
cases, the internal grades will stand intact and the final examination will have to be
re-taken whenever the course(s) are offered. To avail this concession, the student must
apply within one week of missing the exam; otherwise an „F grade shall be awarded.

(d) A student can repeat courses, with grades lower than B minus, to improve his /
her CGPA.

(e) A student shall not be allowed to improve his/her CGPA after the completion of degree.

3. . Adding a Course. From third semester onwards, students are allowed to register
for courses in addition to the specified course load for his/her semester / batch, within the
first ten calendar days of a regular semester. The Class Advisor must be contacted by the
student before taking a decision. Additional courses are not allowed during the first two
semesters.

4. . Dropping a Course. As per policy, dropping courses is not allowed to students in

their first two semesters. However, a student could be barred from taking particular
courses by the Class Advisor/Chair Department because of pre-requisite rules right after
the 1st semester. Such cases shall be treated as if they have „dropped a course. The
Problem-free students may drop a maximum of two courses from the 3rd semester
onwards based upon the recommendation of the Student Advisor subject to approval of
the Chair Department. For a student to be able to withdraw from a course, he/she will be
required to produce evidence of a genuine reason showing the circumstances beyond
his/her control. In such case, the student will be awarded „W grade instead of „F . „Not
attending classes is not equivalent to „dropping a course . To drop a course, the requisite
form duly completed needs to be deposited with the Program Coordinator. If a course is
not dropped formally the student shall earn an „F grade. Course-drop will be subject to
various penalties as per the Air University policies.
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5. . Auditing of a Course. Auditing a course implies that the student is allowed to attend
classes and attempt assignments, but will not be awarded a grade. Taking the mid-term
and final examination is optional. Student must pay fees and register for auditing a course.
In addition:-

(a) The courses should be registered as regular courses. Deadline for dropping/adding a
course or courses, fee payment and refund etc. is the same as for regular courses.

(b) The audited courses may exceed the allowed workload for a semester
(c) Students may retake the course as a regular course after auditing it in a previous
semester

6. . Alternative for Islamic Studies. Non-Muslim students are exempted from taking
Islamic Studies. An elective course of “Ethics” will be offered to such students.

Final Year Projects (FYPs)

7. . In the final year of the studies, each undergraduate student is to complete six credit
hours of independent or group project / study offered by concerned department. Each
department offering a bachelor’s program is responsible for conducting FYPs according to
their own procedures formulated by Departmental Committees. The distribution of six
credit hours in 7th and 8th semester shall also be as per departmental procedure.

8. . Evaluations and grading of FYP s shall be done at the department at the end of the
“registered semester” for Semesters No 6 and 7, while for the Final Semester, the results
may be submitted by 30th June, or within two weeks after the end of the Final Exams.
Obtaining passing grade in FYP is a mandatory requirement for award of degree.

Semester Leave Policy

A student may take a maximum of three semesters leave during the program with the
approval of Chair Department. A student has to pay full fee for that semester. Student
cannot avail more than two semesters leave at one time. The application of Semester
Leave / Freeze must reach Registrar’s Office within seven weeks from commencement of
the semester. Leave after start of semester for which the fee has been paid shall be entitled
to carry forward as per AU policy. If semester leave (medical leave for serious sickness) is
taken during the first semester the student would then have to rejoin a year or 6 months
later with the new class, as the case may be. A rejoining of program fee will be charged.
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AU Intranet
(http://auintranet/)

AU Intranet is another valuable on-campus facility available for AU students, faculty &
staff where you have on-line access to different digital resources. It has following
features:

• Time Table • Academic Regulations

• Date Sheet • HEC Resources
• University Prospectus • E-Library / E-Books
• Student Common Folder (for sharing lectures, • Free Software Licenses
notes, assignments and other academic material) • Students’ Feedback
• Students’ Email • AU Pictures and videos
• Forms (e.g. thesis forms, clearance forms etc.) • Video Lectures
• Academic Calendar • Campus News

Student Portal
(http://portals.au.edu.pk/student/)

An online web-based system developed for updating students & parents about student’s
academic activities and performance. Parents can access it online from anywhere using
their username and passwords. It has following modules :
• Student Profile
• Registered Courses
• Time Table
• Attendance Report
• Grade Report
• Fee Information
• QEC Evaluation
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