Student HandBook

Sindh Madressatul Islam University
Student
HANDBOOK
SMIU
Student Handbook
2019-20

Revised by
Ms. Sundas Nisar Abro – Student Welfare Officer
Reviewed by
Dr. Syed Asif Ali – Dean, Faculty of Information Technology
Dr. Zahid Ali Channar – Dean, Faculty of Management, Business Administration & Commerce
Mr. Furqan Iftikhar – Controller of Examination
Record of Revision
S.No. Date
1 June 2019
*This document is subject to amendments as and when approved by the competent authority.
When the amendments are made, the revised document shall be updated on the official website
of the university under the “Student Affairs” tab.
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Quaid-e-Azam's Message for the Youth
"My young friends, I look forward to you as the real makers of Pakistan, do not
be exploited and do not be misled. Create amongst yourselves complete unity and
solidarity. Set an example of what youth can do. Your main occupation should be in
fairness to yourself, to your parents, in fairness to the State, to devote your attention to
your studies. If you fritter away your energies now, you will always regret."
(Speech at a public meeting, Dhaka - March 21, 1948)
"I insist you to strive. Work, work and only work for satisfaction with patience,
humbleness and serve thy nation."
(All India Muslim Students Conference, Jalandhur – November 15, 1942)
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VISION
Sindh Madressatul Islam University, in accordance with its historic creed ‘Enter to learn
– Go forth to Serve’, strives to develop society by means of imparting high-quality
education and conduct of research while promoting national integration, inter-cultural
harmony and respect for diversity.
MISSION
The mission of Sindh Madressatul Islam University is to create excellent environment for
education, research and learning in order to produce leaders in various walks of life. The
university seeks to establish linkages and relationships with the best national and
international seats of learning in order to advance the cause of higher education as well
as foster goodwill and harmony through interaction with various societies all over the
world.
OUR CORE VALUES
• To maintain working relationship with our students, faculty, alumni and volunteers.
• Use the best teaching and training methodology.
• Pursue leading-edge research.
• Engage in the development of innovative ideas and analytical, interpersonal and

leadership skills.
• Full freedom of thought and expression.
• Encourage both faculty and students to be independent and creative thinkers.
• Commitment to students and their guardians that the education provided will help in
creating responsible citizens and global leaders.
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CONTENTS
LEARNING MILIEU .................................................................................................................... 9
Duty and Aspiration .......................................................................................................... 9
Quality Assurance .......................................................................................................... 10
Student Advisory Support.............................................................................................. 11
Class Representative ..................................................................................................... 11
Directorate of Student Affairs and Counselling .......................................................... 11
Infrastructure ................................................................................................................... 11
Campus Management System ..................................................................................... 12
Learning Management System ..................................................................................... 12
Student Application Management System .................................................................. 12
FACILITIES ............................................................................................................................... 13
Khan Bahadur Hassanally Effendi Library .................................................................. 13
Computer Labs ............................................................................................................... 14
Electronic Lab ................................................................................................................. 14
Video Conferencing ........................................................................................................ 14
Wi-Fi Internet Access ..................................................................................................... 15
Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium ............................................................................... 15
Quaid-e-Azam Conference Hall.................................................................................... 15
Audio-Visual Facilities .................................................................................................... 15
“The Coffee House” Cafeteria....................................................................................... 15
Mosques .......................................................................................................................... 15
SMI University Press ...................................................................................................... 15
TV Studio ......................................................................................................................... 16
“Voice of Education” 96.6 FM ....................................................................................... 16
Business Incubation Centre .......................................................................................... 16
Indoor Sports Hall ........................................................................................................... 16
Girls’ Common Room..................................................................................................... 17
Campus Medical Unit ..................................................................................................... 17
STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM .................................................................................. 18
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EXPLORING SINDH EDUCATIONAL TRIP ............................................................... 18
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ....................................................................... 18
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ........................................................... 18
Future Leadership Program 2015 ................................................................................ 18
China Internship Program 2016 ................................................................................... 19
Malaysia Study Tour 2016............................................................................................. 19
Turkey Study Tour 2017 ................................................................................................ 19
STUDENT COUNCIL ............................................................................................................... 20
COMPOSITION OF STUDENT COUNCIL ................................................................. 20
Debating Society............................................................................................................. 20
Art Society ....................................................................................................................... 20
Community Service Society .......................................................................................... 21
Literary Society ............................................................................................................... 21
Science Society .............................................................................................................. 21
Sports Society ................................................................................................................. 21
Composition of the Student Societies .......................................................................... 21
Eligibility for Contesting the Elections .......................................................................... 22
Core Responsibilities of the Office Bearers ................................................................ 22
Society Patrons ............................................................................................................... 23
CHARACTER BUILDING SOCIETY OF SMIU .................................................................... 24
Mission ............................................................................................................................. 24
Objectives ........................................................................................................................ 24
SMIU CODE OF CONDUCT .................................................................................................. 25
Student Rights and Responsibilities ............................................................................ 25
Code of Conduct for Students ...................................................................................... 26
A: Appearance/Dressing................................................................................................ 26
B: Language Use and Ethical Conduct ....................................................................... 27
C: Conduct in Examination ............................................................................................ 29
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D: Punctuality and Conduct During Classes ............................................................... 31
E: Library Conduct .......................................................................................................... 32
F: Smoking/Substance Abuse ...................................................................................... 33
G: ID Card........................................................................................................................ 34
H: Transportation/Vehicle Use ...................................................................................... 35
SEMESTER RULES ................................................................................................................ 36
Attendance Requirement ............................................................................................... 36
Academic Load ............................................................................................................... 36
Course Registration/Enrollment.................................................................................... 36
Course Repetition ........................................................................................................... 36
Freezing of Semester..................................................................................................... 37
Makeup Examination...................................................................................................... 37
Probation ......................................................................................................................... 37
STUDENT SURVEYS .............................................................................................................. 38
A: Course and Teacher Evaluation Survey ................................................................. 38
B: Graduating Students Survey .................................................................................... 38
C: Research Student Progress Review ....................................................................... 38
D: Alumni Survey ............................................................................................................ 39
LIBRARY RULES ..................................................................................................................... 40
Borrowing Rules ............................................................................................................. 40
Library Fines.................................................................................................................... 40
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND REWARDS ....................................................................... 42
HEC Need Based Scholarship ..................................................................................... 42
Merit Based Scholarship................................................................................................ 42
National Bank of Pakistan Scholarship ....................................................................... 42
National Testing Service (NTS) of Pakistan ............................................................... 42
Prime Minister’s National Laptop Scheme .................................................................. 42
Need-Cum Merit-Based Scholarship under Auqaf, Religious Affairs, Zakat and
Ushr Department ............................................................................................................ 43
Pakistan Bait ul Mal Need Cum Merit Based Scholarship ........................................ 43
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PLAGIARISM POLICY FOR STUDENTS ............................................................................. 44
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY FOR STUDENTS ......................................................................... 45
ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY ............................................................................................... 48
INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY ................................................................. 49
Campus Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 49
Vehicle Entrance Authorization Within SMIU Premises ............................................ 50
PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF STUDENT ID CARD AND PARKING STICKER .. 51
Student ID Cards ............................................................................................................ 51
Lost or Stolen Cards ...................................................................................................... 52
Parking Sticker ................................................................................................................ 52
PROCEDURE FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS .................................................................. 54
Penalty/Fine Deposit Slip .............................................................................................. 56
Parking Registration Form............................................................................................. 57
Gym Registration Form.................................................................................................. 58
Library Membership Form ............................................................................................. 59
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LEARNING MILIEU
SMIU strives to provide a challenging and invigorating environment to its students where
they can realize their individual and intrinsic potential in a setting that is ideal for the
projection of modern learning and research. Students and employees are thus expected
to contribute fully towards this objective so as to advance SMIU's image as a dynamic
center of learning.
Duty and Aspiration
In this connection, the university confers upon itself to provide its students with the
following:
• An impartial and steady environment for all students.
• Precise and timely information about the examination and evaluation timetable and
results.
• Proper materials and teaching aids for effective learning.
• Expert staff and suited classrooms with adequate learning environment as required.
• Authorized and reasonable course allocation and assessment process with online
evaluations and marks distribution.
• Learning assets (library administration, study ranges, IT efficient learning, varying

media assets, PC equipped lab offices, and so on) fitting to the courses offered.
• Higher standard of knowledge and research supervision in accordance with the

SMIU's quality approach and mission.
• A reasonable and productive strategy for critical learning.
• Merit based and transparent system to participate in curricular and co-curricular

activities with practical exposure at regional, national and international level.
Likewise, it is expected that all students of the university would respond by:
• Consenting to the university's suggested rules and set of accepted regulations

identified with behavior, scholastics and related matters.
• Showing dependable dispositions towards staff, associated students, guests and

stakeholders of the university.
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• Approaching the university's property with due deference, in accordance with the
Code of Conduct.
• Submitting work and assignments expeditiously for any learning or performance

exercises, including on-going session addresses and assignments/projects.
• Conforming to deadlines allotted by the supervisors/faculty members or the admin

staff for any project, event, activity or task.
• Seeking guidance from teachers/advisors/Student Welfare Officers

whenever any issue or trouble is encountered.
• Participating/contributing with interest in extracurricular activities.
• Adding to the reputation and advancement of the university by recommending

where improvements can be made.
• Submitting to the SMIU Code of Conduct and not indulging in any exploitative
acts which are against the values and integrity of the institution.
• Be an ambassador of the institution whether inside the campus or outside - being

a representative of the institution with all its core values.
Quality Assurance
Quality in learning opportunities, provided at the institution, is a key target for SMIU. The
university has a thorough quality conformation framework, which is duly evaluated by
outside reviewers as well. Our emphasis is to urge and engage students to become
autonomous learners.
SMIU ensures its standards in academic quality as well as procedures with

implementation of the processes as under:
• Thorough fulfillment of Higher Education Commission’s Quality Assurance

procedure with the establishment of AQEC.
• Systematic academic monitoring and evaluation of academic programs, classes

as well as departmental procedures.
• Continuous upgradation of curriculum as well as infrastructural requirements.
• Drop-box facility for registering students' queries and suggestions.
• Transparency and integrity in its processes and plans.
In this respect, SMIU anticipates that students will also:
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• Attend classes according to the timetable and hand in work on time.
• Appear for and follow the assessment timetable, research/project works as per the
provided departmental guidelines.
• Provide critical feedback for improvement and sustainability of the institution

using appropriate procedures.
• Complete mandatory online surveys and evaluations of the institution, as and

where required by the university, to cater to its processes.
• Invest adequate energy in the planning and fulfillment of assignments to do justice

to their ability.
Student Advisory Support
Each student at SMIU is assigned a faculty advisor for advisory and counselling support.
The purpose of the advisory support is to provide a platform for students so they can seek
advice and direction in an accountable environment. Faculty advisors are responsible for
providing mentorship on a range of matters like additional academic support; information
regarding financial aid, job placements, extracurricular activities; career counselling or
any other personal issues.
Class Representative
A class representative is elected by every class who acts as a representative for all class
members and serves as a liaison between the students and Deans/Chairpersons and the
faculty in all matters of class activities. Class representatives serve as a prime official
channel of communication between the students and the university.
Directorate of Student Affairs and Counselling
Student Welfare Officers are deployed at the university to cater to students' needs.
Such initiative helps university's academic members maintain a liaison with student
bodies and senior staff over sustenance of quality standards at the institute. Student
Welfare Officers are available during office hours for all students and are continuously
in touch with students informally as well as formally to share various opportunities within
and outside university related to scholarships, placement and internship, extracurricular
activities, personal/career counselling, etc.
Infrastructure
Classrooms/conference rooms/auditorium and research facilities like laboratories as well

as library are available at the campus to create a cutting edge and helpful learning
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environment. All classrooms are air-conditioned and outfitted with comfortable seats and
desks, multi-media facilities and white boards. Students ought to maintain the cleanliness
of the classrooms in order to preserve an environment that is favorable to learning.
Campus Management System
Campus Management System is a specialized application for educational institutes. This

application is used for various purposes including need for smooth operations at higher
education, from admissions to enrollments, from monitoring attendance as well as grades
and transcripts. Student as well as staff logins are maintained by the respective
departments to update needed information throughout the program duration. This easy
access to information is both highly state of the art initiative at the university while also
providing cross-departmental documentation for analysis and reporting. All the respective
user manuals are available at the official website.
Learning Management System
LMS is a web-based learning environment that allows students to access course

materials online and make use of a number of useful built-in facilities to enhance
learning experience. It is also a portal to submit assignments, review grades, view exam
and class schedules, and any other information provided by the course supervisor
and/or system administrator. Access to LMS is through a web browser (such as Internet
Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome) on any internet-connected computer. This
means that all the materials may be accessed from home as well. All the respective
user manuals are available at the official website.
Student Application Management System
Student Application Management System (SAMS) is a user-friendly portal designed for

both students and alumni. in order to raise applications related to course enrollment,
course withdrawal, semester freeze/drop, fee payment in installments, financial
assistance, transcript issuance, etc. The respective user manual is available at the official
website of SMIU.
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FACILITIES
Sindh Madressatul Islam University is a chartered university, duly recognized by the

Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. It is one of the oldest institutions in
South Asia founded in 1885. The founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali
Jinnah, studied at this institution from 1887 to 1892.
It is located in the commercial hub of Karachi, at II Chundrigar Road in the vicinity of

Habib Bank Plaza. It is spread over more than eight acres of land and comprises of some
of the most beautiful colonial era buildings. In addition to its present Main Campus, the
university is also in the process of building ian additional campus in the Education City
(near DHA City) in the vicinity of Karachi, where 100 acres of land have been allotted to
SMIU.
Many of its facilities include Library, Computer/IT Labs, Video Conferencing Halls,
Electronic Lab, Auditorium, TV/Radio Studio, Cafeteria, Indoor Sports Hall, Gymnasium,
and Conference Room.
Khan Bahadur Hassanally Effendi Library
Named after the founder of Sindh Madressatul Islam, Khan Bahadur Hassanally Effendi
Library has more than 16000 books including research journals. Online Library
Information Management System (LIMS) is also in place for e-support.
The library is housed in the Khan Bahadur Hassanally Effendi Building. It has two
sections: conventional and digital, looked after by a team of qualified librarians and
technical staff. Library also houses reference rooms specifically allotted to rare
collections for supervised reading.
Latest RFID scanners are installed in the library as security systems which detect
unauthorized use of library resources. The library is also equipped with an integrated
automation system for circulation of resources.
a) Library Information Management System (LIMS)
LIMS is used for managing daily library operations efficiently. It supports general
requirement of the library, such as acquisition, cataloging, and circulation. It also offers
many flexible and convenient features, facilitating librarians and library users to
maximize time and efficiency.
LIMS gives its users detailed information about students, staff and books. It keeps track
of the number of books available in the library and the books issued to the students. It
keeps a record of suppliers and book binders as well as generates MIS reports for
management analysis.
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b) HEC Digital Library
HEC National Digital Library program provides access to high quality, peer-reviewed
journals, databases, articles and eBooks across a wide range of disciplines. Around
75000 electronic contents have been made available for students.
Computer Labs
SMI University has one of the most modern Information Technology laboratories in the
country equipped with latest Core i7 computers. The university provides free internet
access and link to access research repositories on the internet. The university is
continuously improving its facilities with its cutting-edge technology.
Students and teachers use these labs for IT courses, including but not limited to,
Programming Languages, Database, Graphic Designing, etc. In addition to this, all
computer labs are equipped with modern smart boards and multimedia projectors to
enhance students’ learning experiences.
There are four such computer labs available for students’ learning at SMIU. One of the
four laboratories is located in the main building and three at Talpur House academic
block. All the labs have a seating arrangement of around 60 participants with modern
equipment, interactive boards, and technical staff for students' support and faculty
assistance.
Electronic Lab
The department of Computer Science has an Electronic Lab which contains state-of-the-
art equipment including digital oscilloscopes, digital multi meters, analog/digital trainers,
DC power supplies and other active/passive electronic components. This equipment is
used to do practical work for courses on Digital Logic and Design, and Basic Electronics.
Technical assistance is also available for students in case they need support during their
learning as well as practical work.
Video Conferencing
Sindh Madressatul Islam University has two of the most modern video conferencing
facilities installed. One such lab is located in the Senate Hall at Main Building; while the
other is HEC Video Conferencing Hall situated at the Department of Business
Administration at Talpur House.
Video Conferencing halls, having the capacity of 80 participants, is supported by Cisco

TelePresence Content Server to record and webcast. Lectures and conferences are
conducted on a regular basis to enhance skills of students as well as faculty members. It
is one of the initiatives to facilitate interaction with national/International seminars and
keep at par with current trends in academia.
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Wi-Fi Internet Access
The internet is readily accessed through Wi-Fi. All university computer system users and
laptops are granted access to the university's internet connection. This connection
provides a super high-speed link for research journals, research repositories on internet,
electronic libraries and e-mail.
Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium
The institution has a fully air-conditioned and state-of-the-art auditorium named after
one of its illustrious alumnus Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto. Located in the Main Building, it is
used for holding extensive lectures and other programs of the institution. Co-curricular
programs like debate competitions, declamation contests, quiz competitions, drama and
a variety of functions are organized on a regular basis. Students of various
departments/sections take part in such programs under a pre-planned schedule
supervised by Directorate of Students Affairs and Counselling.
Quaid-e-Azam Conference Hall
The university has a large conference hall as well as meeting rooms for frequent conduct
of meetings. The room is fully furnished with state-of-the-art facility to hold meetings,
presentations, and group sessions.
Audio-Visual Facilities
For effective teaching and learning process, the courses are designed to be conducted
with the help of audio-visual facilities such as overhead projector, slide projectors,
multimedia, videos, films, software programs, models and charts, etc.
“The Coffee House” Cafeteria
The Coffee House is a fully air-conditioned cafeteria that provides quality food and
beverages at reasonable cost to students, faculty and staff members, ensuring their
health and safety. This cafeteria serves students as well as faculty members as a space
to dine out and get healthy snacks during their stay at the campus.
Mosques
A unique feature of the institution is presence of two mosques, which are over a century
old. One of them is for Sunni and other for Shia students. Both these mosques are
located a few yards away from each other within the premises of the institution.
SMI University Press
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SMIU has established embryonic SMI University Press with the prime objective of
publishing scholarly works across a wide range of disciplines. The emphasis is on
publication of scholarly works relating to Pakistan. So far two books of international
standard have been published by SMI University Press, while several others are in the
pipeline. A full-fledged press would also be established at the new campus of SMIU in
the Education City. It is hoped that the works published by SMI University Press shall
make critical contributions to scholarship in a very wide variety of disciplines and
subjects.
TV Studio
SMIU provides students a state-of-the-art video and audio production facilities, tools,
and support. SMIU has developed a modern TV Studio facility. It is an up -to-date facility
that incorporates today's digital and HD technology into a live to tape workflow format.
The Production Control Room houses the nerve centre of the facility with its 55 -inch
LCD multi view monitor and a digital video switcher-vision mixer with chroma key. The
studio floor has been fitted with digital HD cameras, tripods and a professional lighting
grid.
“Voice of Education” 96.6 FM
Realizing the importance of 21st century academic standards in Media and

Communication Studies, SMI University established its FM Radio Station in 2013 to
educate and inform students in particular and the community in general. FM 96.6 works
in alignment with the vision of SMI University. It broadcasts a variety of programs and is
being operated largely by the university students with the help of university's
professional staff. This radio station provides hands-on training to students in studio
operations, radio programming, audio recording, editing & production, script writing,
anchoring and editing. In 2018, the radio station started its 24-hour transmission service
of “Voice of Education 96.6 FM”.
Business Incubation Centre
Business Incubation Centre was inaugurated in 2018 to provide a platform to the aspiring
entrepreneurs of SMIU to establish their own business ventures. Interested students are
provided various facilities to learn the techniques of trade and business and are provided
financial assistance to set up their own businesses either individually or in groups.
Indoor Sports Hall
Indoor Sports Hall was inaugurated in 2018 for students of SMIU. The Hall comprises of
a table tennis area, and two separate and spacious fitness centers for male and female
students with modern exercise machines installed for cardio and weight training such as
treadmill, upright bike, elliptical cycle, AB Board, etc. Male and female fitness instructors
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are also available to provide physical training to the students as well as ensure their
safety during exercise.
Girls’ Common Room
For facilitation of female students, the campus has a private and comfortable Girls’
Common Room (GCR) where female students spend their free time in a private and calm
environment. Lockers are provided where female students keep their belongings. A
prayer area has also been designated within the GCR for students to offer prayers.
Campus Medical Unit
Emergency medical services are available for students, staff and faculty members.
Campus Medical Officer (CMO) is stationed at the campus for the medical assistance of
the patients. The staff is trained for paramedics and, for addressing any immediate
emergencies.
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
It is a regular feature of Sindh Madressatul Islam University to provide various platforms

of educational trips and exchange programs to its students at national and international
level for imparting quality education through practical exposure. SMI University has a
history of organizing events related to students’ training and personality development, so
they can effectively and efficiently contribute towards the society.
Uniqueness about the study tours is that it has a merit-based selection process open
for all enrolled students. The process of selection for such study tours and educational
visits is transparent and rigorous where students go through written tests, declamation
contests, and interviews before their final selection.
EXPLORING SINDH EDUCATIONAL TRIP
The main purpose of this tour was to familiarize students with the history and culture of
the province of Sindh. An 84 member delegation of Sindh Madressatul Islam University
comprising of 64 students and 19 faculty and staff members visited historical sites and
educational institutions of Sindh on a 4 day educational trip in March 2019. Students
visited Bhanbore, Makli Necropolis, Sindh Museum Hyderabad, Kot Diji Fort, Mohenjo
Daro, the University of Sindh, and shrines of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai and Sachal
Sarmast as well as the Bhutto Family Mausoleum.
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
National Leadership Program (NLP) is a regular trend at the university, where each year
50 students get opportunity to visit the national Capital and its various top governmental
and other high-profile institutions. During the previous years, SMIU student delegations
have been granted audience by the Honorable President of Pakistan, Prime Minister of
Pakistan, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Chairman of Senate, Chairman of National
Accountability Bureau, Federal Minister for Education as well as other dignitaries.
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Following international study tours were conducted for students during the past years:
Future Leadership Program 2015
In 2015, 14-member delegation visited the University of United Kingdom under "Future
Leadership Program." In the study tour, students, faculty members and staff visited
University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, University of Bradford,
University of Dundee and University of East Anglia.
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China Internship Program 2016
In 2016, a group of 10 and 11 male and female final year students respectively of SMIU
along with faculty members went to China to attend one-month long internship program
at Hainan Tropical Ocean University and Sanya University. SMIU has signed students
exchange and academic partnership agreements with 4 Chinese Universities for future
collaborations, so this initiative is continuous and long lasting.
Malaysia Study Tour 2016
An 18 member delegation went to Malaysia in 2016. The delegation comprised of 12

students (6 female and 6 male students), 4 faculty members and 2 administrative staff
officers. During study tour students visited major universities and other important places
of the country including Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, University of Kuala
Lumpur and the International Islamic University of Kuala Lumpur. SMIU delegation also
visited various cities of Malaysia including Malacca.
Turkey Study Tour 2017
A 22 member delegation comprising of 14 students (10 female and 4 male), 4 faculty

members and 3 administrative staff members headed by the Vice Chancellor visited
Turkey on a one week educational trip in the month of March 2017 where they visited
various universities such as Istanbul University, University of Marmara, etc.
A delegation of International Leadership Program comprising of 28 students and 8 faculty

and staff members visited six major universities of Turkey including Istanbul Technical
University, Yıldız Technical University (Istanbul), Ankara University, Hacettepe University
(Ankara), Selçuk University and Necmettin Erbakan University (Konya).
A delegation of 18 members comprising of 10 students and 8 faculty and staff members

visited Turkey in 2019. The delegation visited the reputable institutions and universities
of Istanbul such as Istanbul Technical University, Bahçeşehir University, University of
Marmara, etc.
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STUDENT COUNCIL
Keeping in mind the end goal to enhance students' professional development amongst
all the other qualities that an education institute can facilitate, it is crucial that additional
curricular, co-curricular and group administration exercises are arranged. In this regard
SMIU has a unique initiative amongst all public sector universities where events,
exercises and co-curricular activities are composed and overseen by the students
themselves. Thus, every year SMIU constitutes a body “SMIU Student Council” which
serves as a democratic forum to develop ideas and strategies for the development of the
university. The principal objective for Student Council is to give chances to SMIU students
to support and show their genuine ability in different fields, for example sports,
dramatization, music, debates, arts, photography and so forth. Occasional activities of
these societies give chances to students to practice authority, administration, social and
collaboration abilities. The Student Council has quarterly meetings chaired by the Vice
Chancellor, or a Dean, nominated by him.
COMPOSITION OF STUDENT COUNCIL
The Student Council comprises of the elected representatives of the students from seven
Student Societies of the university as follows:
Debating Society
The society is dedicated to bringing together the debaters for holding and participating in
HEC, Intra University, National and International debates. Debates are integral for
developing students critical thinking, public speaking as well as team building skills. The
society arranges debates competitions, participates in various other events and programs
organized by SMIU in all the three languages spoken by its members (namely English,
Urdu and Sindhi).
Art Society
Under this society, artistic talent of students is promoted through a series of activities.
The activities include painting, drama competitions, mimes, fashion shows, etc. This
society also brings together younger journalists, publishers, photographers, amateur
directors and anyone interested in the print and the electronic media. It also deals with
media coverage inside the university, covering events, functions, publishing of Magazines
and Newsletters, etc. Besides these, the Society also arranges Movie Night for the
students.
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Community Service Society
This society hosts a variety of informational entertainment and social activities. These
include Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Focus Groups Discussions, Trips,
Concerts, Festivals and Farewell Dinners etc. Main aim of the society is to bring in social
initiatives, community service drives at and outside the university to promote equity,
alleviation of poverty and bring in social responsibility amongst students.
Literary Society
The objective of the Society is to dig out and nurture talents of students within literature
- writing and oral communication. Students are provided platforms for musical
experiments too through exposure with different bands in the University. Under this
Society, Urdu Mushaira and Essay competition (Intra- University) are arranged.
Science Society
Promotion of the latest developments in Computer as well as modern technology is the

major domain of work at the society. Poster / model and project competitions are held
under this society. Identification and remedial measures of environmental hazards
together with arrangements of awareness campaigns regarding the environmental issues
also come under this Society.
Sports Society
The importance of Sports in the life of the students is invaluable and plays a pivotal role
in their overall development. Healthy body creates healthy mind. Sports society is the
most liked society that brings male and female players into teams for intra as well as
national and regional tournaments.
Composition of the Student Societies
The office bearers of the SMIU Student Societies are chosen through a general election
held every year. The Student Societies comprise of the following positions of office
bearers:
• President
• Vice President
• Male Secretary
• Female Secretary
• Treasurer
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Eligibility for Contesting the Elections
(a) President: Candidates for this post must have at least one year's good
standing at the SMIU, whether from undergraduate and graduate classes, and
must have secured at least CGPA of 3.0, without incurring any deficiency.
(b) Vice President: Candidates for this post must have at least one year's good
standing at the SMIU, whether from undergraduate and graduate classes, and
must have secured at least CGPA of 2.5, without incurring any deficiency.
(c) Secretary (Male): Candidates for this post must have at least one year's good
standing at the SMIU, whether from the Undergraduate and graduate classes,
and must have 2.5 CGPA, without incurring any deficiency.
(d) Secretary (Female): Candidates for this post must have at least one year's
good standing at the SMIU, whether from the undergraduate and graduate
classes, and must have 2.5 CGPA, without incurring any deficiency.
(e) Treasurer: The eligibility condition for the office of the treasurer is identical with
those for the office of secretary.
(f) Representatives of Undergraduate and Graduate Classes - The candidates

for the office of representatives for the Undergraduate and Graduate classes
must have secured an average of 3.0 CGPA marks in their first year, without
incurring any deficiency. There is how ever no such condition for the
candidates from the first-year batch.
Any elected office bearer will be notified to vacate his office in the event of incurring a
course deficiency.
Core Responsibilities of the Office Bearers
(a) President
(1) The president will provide guidance and advice to the society members.
(2) He/she may preside over all meetings of the society including those in which
prominent outside guests are invited as guest speakers.
(b) Vice-President
(1) The vice-president shall preside over the ordinary meetings of the society.
(2) In case of emergency, the vice-president may call a meeting at his/her own initiative.
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(c) Secretary
(1) He/she shall write and keep the minutes of the proceedings of the meetings of the
Society and shall submit them for confirmation at the next meeting.
(2) He /she shall conduct the correspondence of the society.
(3) He/she shall prepare the quarterly report of the activities performed by the society.
(4) He/she shall call all the general meetings of the Society.
(5) He/she shall organize the various functions of the society.
(d) Treasurer
(1) He/she shall keep the accounts of the society.
(2) All orders for the purchases and payments shall be signed by him/her and
countersigned by the patron and the president.
(3) He/she shall maintain the cash and accounts register of the society.
(4) He/she shall furnish the patrons and Manager Student Affairs with a report on the
accounts of the society which will be incorporated in the annual report.
(5) He/she shall be responsible for the overall checking of the bills in terms of their
serial number, date, letter head of the seller, etc.
Society Patrons
Each society is directly supervised by a faculty member/Student Welfare Officer

appointed by the competent authority as the patron of the society. The societies’ office
bearers directly report to their patrons for all routine matters.
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CHARACTER BUILDING SOCIETY OF SMIU
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is, by virtue of its mandate and vision, one of the
key institutions in the accountability framework in the country that is continuously putting
in efforts against corruption. SMIU has long recognized the importance and critical role
of youth, who are also our hope for the future. NAB has collaborated with Character
Building Society of SMIU to encourage it to take ownership and responsibility for its role
in the society, and work with dedication to encourage the communities to be mindful of
their behavior.
Mission
CBS in synergy with NAB is to be a credible, effective, efficient, dynamic and efficacious
financial anti-corruption forum meant for enabling of an environment for a corruption free
Pakistan.
Objectives
The CBS will concentrate on the following common objectives:
 Inculcate a strict sense of self-discipline through personal examples taking

inspirations from social norms, ethical, and religious values/obligations.
 Encourage students and the teachers to discharge their obligations towards the
community’s needs and expectations.
 Motivate students to harness their social, ethical and academic values in
consonance with educational and cultural curriculum.
 Act as whistle blowers against malpractices and corruption.
 Make its own code of conduct to plan and practice activities aiming at becoming
a good citizen.
 Work for the propagation and inculcation of high moral and ethical standards;
unity, faith and discipline.
 Provide services to humanity in hour of need.
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SMIU CODE OF CONDUCT
Student Rights and Responsibilities
1. Each student has a duty to understand the rules and regulations set forth by the
University. Ignorance of the rules or regulations shall not be treated as excuse.
2. Each student shall have the right to participate in all areas and activities of the
University free from any form of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national
or ethnic origin, religion, gender, disability and age.
3. Students shall have the right to pursue their educational goals and to enjoy the
opportunity to participate in various educational and extracurricular activities on
campus.
4. Each student is responsible to pursue academics honestly and attend classes

regularly in good faith.
5. Students should respect and be honest in protecting rights and property of others
including students, faculty, staff, and university guests and visitors.
6. Each student is expected to comply with directives of university officials who are
acting in the performance of university-related duties. Students must comply with
directives even when they disagree with them. A student retains the right to appeal
against an issued directive through the administrative structure that exists for the
faculty or staff member through established policies.
7. Each student shall be responsible for carrying identification (SMI University Student
ID Card) at all times that clearly indicates he/she is a student at SMI University.
8. Each student shall have the responsibility of recognizing that his/her behavior
reflects not only on the individual, but also on the entire university community. This
responsibility also extends to university-sponsored travel and events that occur off-
campus.
9. Each student shall have the responsibility of being good stewards of the university's
resources.
10. Students who may have questions or concerns or any special query against said
procedures shall raise the same with concerned dean, faculty or staff member for
further scrutiny and resolution.
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Code of Conduct for Students
A: Appearance/Dressing
Procedure for disciplinary

Desired Not Allowed/Prohibited
actions*
» Immaculate attire/properly » Graphic t-shirts or tops Students are advised to take
ironed formal wear. with logos. it upon themselves to abide
by the rules defined. In case
» Short trousers and of the violation of code,
For males: ripped jeans following may be the
» Tucked-in shirts with dress » Informal sandals and procedure for disciplinary
pants/cotton pants. open slippers actions.
» Casual t-shirts with collar. » Sleeve-less or body- 1. Verbal warning to students
Brand/logo acceptable as hugging clothes 2. Student may be asked to
long as it works well with submit a written apology
formal pants. letter duly signed by
parent/guardian.
» Neat appearance with
shaven faces, neatly cut 3. Upon receiving more than
and combed hair, one such complaints:
properly maintained • A formal letter of
beards. warning may be issued
which will be included
» Formal shoes/joggers with in student's personal
socks. files.
• Student may be
For females: debarred from the
» Formal kurtis/shalwar class or may not be
allowed for attendance
kameez with dupatta
for the class.
» Knee-long kurtis/shirts/
tops with full-length
trousers
» Flats or shoes with formal
heels *All disciplinary actions and
students’ concerns may
follow the given process (see
page 54)
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B: Language Use and Ethical Conduct

actions*
» Use of decent language » Shouting, quarrelling, If the student is found
with faculty, staff members ragging and disrespect involved in any of the
and among their peers. with fellow students. undesired conduct, he may
» Appreciative and tolerant bear these consequences:
» Use of filthy language/
attitude towards peers 1.Verbal warning if found
remarks, disordered
and university staff guilty once.
behavior inside as well
» Respect and use of formal
as outside campus. 2. Written apology letter to
greetings with peers, staff
be submitted on violation
and faculty. » Disobedience and/or
of ethical conduct duly
» Disciplined and orderly disrespect to any of the
endorsed by parent to
following of lab, staff or faculty member.
concerned person or
auditorium & staff offices'
» Wall chalking, pasting immediate supervisor.
decorum.
posters /pictures of any 3. Will be debarred from the
» Seniors must encourage
kind on walls, in classes, classroom, session,
and help juniors, and
on corridors and floor. examination and/or
show a positive attitude
towards them. » Any attempt to ridicule, university premises
» Students should move in bully or taking advantage if found guilty on notice of
the campus in decent from a freshman or immediate supervisor.
manner carefully another student inside as 4. Students may be fined.
observing/controlling well as outside university 5. Suspension from
their noise level. campus university for a semester.
» There should be no flag
other than the university/
national flag.
» Inciting or staging a walk-
out, strike or an
unauthorized procession
of university property.
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B: Language Use and Ethical Conduct (cont.)

actions*
» Observance of respect and » Shouting slogans,

decency in mix gender defamatory / derogatory
remarks or actions'
group setting and degrading the prestige of
informal gathering the University, any
religion or person.
outside classroom. (Verbally, in actions or through
Social Media Usage).
» Students to observe their
» Visiting places declared
conduct ethically outside out of bounds for
university as well as students; male and
while using social media female students should
not be sitting in pairs
networks. anytime around the
» Students should be the university.
ideals of these core » Miscommunication or
disseminating rumors or
values: negative remarks about
• Team Work any of the staff
members, fellow
• Empathy students and faculty.
(Verbally, in actions or through
• Appreciation social Media Usage).
• Tolerance » Any type of celebrations
(e.g. birthdays, success)
with party accessories
and loud noise/music,
private picnics and
playing cards
» Using faculty washrooms.
» Bringing guests along.
» As a representative of
SMIU, students should *All disciplinary actions and
not get involved in any
sort of misconduct and students’ concerns may
quarrelling outside the follow the given process (see
university.
page 54)
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C: Conduct in Examination
Procedure for
disciplinary actions*
1) Before Examinations » Any sort of improper It is up to the

» Students must obtain disclosure of question invigilator/examination
their admit card from paper and answer staff to take following
their respective sheet to others. actions as per severity and
departmental » Bringing reference need of time:
coordinator one week books, notes in the
prior to the exams. In exam hall. 1.Verbal warning once for
case the admit card is » Use of unfair/illegal the prohibited activity
not issued, the means in the to be stopped.
concerned student examination such as 2. Change seating
must submit an cheating by any arrangement if due
application to COE means. action is rectifiable.
duly endorsed by » Keeping cell phones 3. Take note of admit card
Dean/HoD during the exam no. ID No. for record
» Students must review » Entering exam hall 30 and further complaint.
the examination minutes after the 4. Deduct up to 5-20
schedule placed at the scheduled start of marks from the
departmental notice paper. concerned paper for
boards, and contact » Entering exam hall which instructor/faculty
Examination without admit member must abide.
Department in case of card/student ID Card 5. Take away the paper for
any issues/queries up to 30-60 minutes.
2) Entering the 6. Completely stop student
Examination Hall from taking an exam
» Presence in and hence declare
examination hall at him/her fail.
least 15 minutes
before start of paper.
» Must have admit card as
well as Student ID
Card
» Must bring one's own
stationery items.
»Keep personal
belongings, reference
books, cell phones
away from
examination hall.
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C: Conduct in Examination (cont.)
Procedure for
3) During the » Sharing question paper

Examination /stationery with others.
» Keeping your answer » Talking during exams.
sheet / question paper » Leaving examination
to your own self. hall before 45 minutes
» Read question paper of the start of the
carefully and wait for examination.
the teacher to visit
examination room.
» Take permission to visit
rest room from the
concerned invigilator /
security staff.
4) At the end of the

Examination
» Students must remain in
their seats until asked to
move out quietly
*All disciplinary actions and

follow the given process
(see page 54)
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D: Punctuality and Conduct During Classes
Procedure for
» Reaching the » Entering class after 10 1. Initial verbal warning.
assigned room for minutes of starting 2. Written application
session on time. time. in case of genuine
» Maintaining minimum » Having eatables concerns and medical
of 75% attendance during the class. Tea emergency.
throughout the and refreshment will 3. Written apology duly
semester. not be allowed. signed by parent &
» Bringing note books, » Sitting on desk or approval of
stationery items and using classroom faculty/Dean/Chairman.
relevant materials with desktop without prior 4. Student will be barred
them. permission. from the class and will
» Being prepared with » Misuse of any kind of not be allowed for
reading/writing facility available. attendance.
assignments if any. » Scratching / writing 5. Fine for misusing of
» Keeping phones silent on or removing facility facility or violation of
during the lectures. from their respective
» Efficient usage of place. conduct.
university property.
*All disciplinary actions

and students’ concerns
may follow the given
process (see page 54)
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E: Library Conduct

actions
» Students must keep their » Eatables in the library Library administration
cell phones silent during » Talking loudly reserves the right to:
their time in the library
» Marking in the library 1. Withdraw borrowing
» Students must leave their books, journals, privileges from the
personal belongings at a periodicals and other students who do not
designated place in the library materials; tearing return borrowed material
library or dog-earing pages by the due date, or make
» Students must use library » Stealing library material or up for the lost/damaged
materials with care taking any library library materials.
» Students must return the material out of the library 2. Charge a fine of up to Rs.
borrowed material by the without permission. 1000 in case of violation
due date. of library rules.
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F: Smoking/Substance Abuse

actions*
» Maintain eminent hygiene » Use of betel nut (chhalia), 1. Initial verbal warning.
and health standards » gutka, cigarettes, etc. 2. Written apology duly
Use allotted area outside within the premises. signed by parent &
the campus in case of » Use of any other kind approval of
habit of smoking and/or drug/substance abuse faculty/Dean/Chairman.
substance abuse. during session or within 3. Student will be barred

the campus. from the class and will
not be allowed for
» Throwing remains of
attendance
harmful substance within
4. Fine for misusing of facility
the campus.
or violation of conduct.
*All disciplinary actions and

follow the given process (see
page 54)
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G: ID Card

actions*
» Every student must wear » Keeping ID card in pocket 1. Written application in case
his/her student ID card all or bag. of loss of card.
the time in the university, » Entering campus without
2. Security person/ faculty/
which is demanded at the ID Card. staff may not allow
time of entrance to the
» Lending your ID card to student to enter premises
campus.
other student and/or without proof of identity.
guest, family member.
*Students must follow

Admissions and Security
Department's procedure
(see page 51).
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H: Transportation/Vehicle Use

actions*
» Students must issue » Entry of Car/ motorcycle Security personnel may take
transportation sticker in without sticker/ licensed following actions against a
order to avail university documents reported misconduct*.
parking facility and/or » Reckless driving in 1. Students may not be
entering the university. campus. allowed to enter
» Carrying proper licensed » Raised noise levels while university campus and
plates and driver's leaving and entering the attend university events
license. campus. in such case of violation.
» Students must drive » Quarrelling with security 2. Ask for proper scrutiny of
carefully within university guards. documents/license and
premises. other necessary
» Parking vehicles in 'no
» Cooperation with security arrangements for parking
parking and restricted'
guards and on-duty staff. and entry to the campus.
zones.
3. Fine may be charged for
violation of rules.
*Students must follow

Admissions and Security
Department's procedure
(see page 51).
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SEMESTER RULES
Attendance Requirement
a) Students are required to maintain 75% attendance in each registered course.

b) In case of failure to maintain the required attendance, grade “F” shall be given
in the respective course(s).
c) Admission shall stand cancelled if a student remains absent from the class for
thirty consecutive days without prior notification.
Academic Load
a) Regular academic load per semester at undergraduate level is six courses (18
credit hours). Student may be allowed to enroll for more than 18 credit hours if
their CGPA is 3.5 or above. To enroll for less than 15 credit hours or more than
18 credit hours, advance approval shall be required. A maximum of seven
courses (21 credit hours) may be enrolled in.
b) Regular academic load per semester for MS programs is three to four courses
(9-12 credit hours); whereas for MBA programs, five to six courses (15-18 credit
hours).
c) Regular academic load per semester at postgraduate level is three courses (9
credit hours).
Course Registration/Enrollment
a) All students are required to enroll in the courses of their choice prior to the start
of the semester through CMS.
b) Students shall not be allowed to make changes to the enrolled courses, for
example add or drop courses after the end of the second week of the semester.
c) Students may be allowed to withdraw from a course by 6th week of the semester.
d) In case of late enrollment, prescribed fee shall be paid by the student as penalty.
e) Tuition fee paid for the dropped courses within the prescribed due date shall be
transferable to the next semester.
Course Repetition
a) Students obtaining a grade “below C” in any course at undergraduate level, or

“C” at graduate level, may repeat the respective course if they wish to improve
grades.
b) Students obtaining “F” grade in a course shall be required to repeat the course
for improvement of grade (or its recommended alternate).
c) A maximum of five courses may be allowed for repetition for undergraduate
programs; whereas, a maximum of two courses may be allowed for repetition
for graduate programs.
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Semester Freezing
a) Semester freeze during the first two semesters for undergraduate programs,
and first semester for graduate programs shall not be allowed.
b) Minimum GPA/CGPA required to be eligible for semester freeze is 2.0 for
undergraduate programs and 2.5 for graduate programs.
c) Fee of the frozen semester shall be adjusted to the next semester if application
is received within 15 days from the beginning of the semester. However, 10% of
the tuition fee shall be paid by the student for freezing the semester.
d) A semester may be frozen for up to one year at undergraduate level, and six
months at graduate level.
e) Maximum time limit to complete undergraduate programs is six years with
approval of the concerned authorities; whereas, for graduate programs the
maximum time limit is four years.
Makeup Examination
a) In case of serious illness or other unavoidable circumstances such as death in

immediate family, marriage, etc., makeup examination may be allowed to the
student for one of the two terms in a semester.
b) The concerned student shall be required to register for the makeup examination
with the Examination Office and pay the prescribed fee.
Probation
a) The students acquiring less than 2.0/4.0 GPA in a semester but passing in all
papers will be promoted to the next semester on probation with the condition to
achieve more than 2.0 GPA in that semester.
b) Students acquiring 1.7 GPA and above but obtaining "F" grade in any course
will be placed on probation and promoted to the next semester conditionally.
They will have to be registered for the summer semester to improve their grade.
c) Students acquiring less than 1.7 GPA in two consecutive semesters and
obtaining "F" grade in any course even after attending summer semester for one
academic year will be dropped from the university rolls. However, they will be
eligible to seek re-admission once during 4 years undergraduate degree
program after the payment of full admission fee as per the prevailing fee
structure.
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STUDENT SURVEYS
Students at Sindh Madressatul Islam University shall be required to participate in the

following mandatory surveys conducted by AQEC:
A: Course and Teacher Evaluation Survey

Survey Procedure for disciplinary
Eligibility Deadline
Objective actions
The purpose of All enrolled Before mid- In case of failure to
this survey is to students of term participate in the survey,
obtain students’ SMIU at the time examinations Accreditation and Quality
feedback of of course Enhancement Cell may take
teaching quality completion the following actions:
and courses
offered at 1. Withholding of midterm
SMIU. examinations result.
2. Withholding of final admit
card 6
3. Explanation calls
B: Graduating Students Survey

Survey Procedure for disciplinary
Eligibility Deadline
Objective actions
The purpose of All enrolled Before final In case of failure to
this survey is to students examinations participate in the survey,
obtain completing their Accreditation and Quality
graduating final credit hours Enhancement Cell may
students’ input of last semester take the following actions:
on the quality of
education and 1. Withholding of final admit
academic card
programs at 2. Withholding of final
SMIU examinations result
3. Issuance of explanation
call
C: Research Student Progress Review
Survey Objective Eligibility Deadline
The purpose of this All MS/PhD students after Every 6 months

survey is to review the completing of the required
status of a student’s coursework.
research project.
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D: Alumni Survey
Survey Objective Eligibility Deadline
The purpose of this survey Former students of SMIU Open

is to obtain alumni input on who are at least one year
the quality of education and up from graduation.
academic programs at
SMIU.
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LIBRARY RULES
Borrowing Rules
All members can activate their membership just by submitting the library membership
form. The borrowing privileges may differ depending upon the borrower's category:
Category Number of Books Loan Period

Undergraduate 2 7
Graduate 2 7
Post-graduate 3 7
• Any library material borrowed by any library member is subject to recall, if

required by the library. Hence the loan period should not be taken as a legitimate
right.
• SMIU library card is non-transferable.
• Reference and reserved materials, journals, magazines, newspapers can only

be consulted within the library premises and may not be borrowed.
• Borrowing privileges may be withdrawn from the students who are constantly
irregular in returning books or involved in violating library rules.
• The borrower shall be responsible for any damage caused to the borrowed
library material. If the book is damaged or lost, a replacement copy of the same
may be accepted or damages recovered from the borrower.
Library Fines
• PKR 10/- per day per volume, maximum to the replacement cost of an item.
• Replacement cost for the lost or damaged materials would be calculated as

'current list price' of an item by adding 50% of 'current list price' as processing
fee.
• Another copy of the lost/damaged book /item may be accepted, considering it is

original with the same ISBN or later edition and 50% of the current list price is
paid as processing fee.
• Fine will continue to accumulate on daily or hourly basis on all overdue items
until the item is renewed, returned, reaches to maximum fine, or is declared lost
either by the borrower or by the library.
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• Fine will continue to accumulate on daily or hourly basis on all overdue items
until the item is renewed, returned, reaches to maximum fine, or is declared lost
either by the borrower or by the library.
• PKR 5,000/- in addition to the 'current list price' would be charged in case of
reported theft or stealing library materials. Library also reserves the right to
report the incident to the institute-wide disciplinary committee.
• PKR 100/- is charged for the lost membership card or duplicate card.
• PKR 1000/- will be charged if the library user is found violating the library rules.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND REWARDS
HEC Need Based Scholarship
HEC Need Based Scholarship is announced annually for those students who are unable
to continue their studies because of financial difficulties.
• Financial assistance and scholarships are available for study at undergraduate

(4 years) and graduate (2 years) programs in all disciplines.
• The eligibility of a candidate is linked to neediness as determined and assessed

by the Institutional Scholarship Award Committee (ISAC) keeping in view the
financial background of the family of the applicant.
• Funding for graduate and undergraduate slots will continue for full program
tuition fee adjusted along with monthly stipend (on sixth monthly basis) allocated
by the HEC, provided that the GPA/CGPA of the awardee is found to be
satisfactory.
Merit Based Scholarship
Merit Based Scholarships are awarded to enrolled students of all disciplines in each term
on the basis of the last GPA/CGPA. The institutional Scholarship Award Committee
(ISCA) scrutinizes the top-ranking students maintaining a GPA/CGPA of 3.75 and above,
for the award of the scholarships. The awardees adjust their tuition fee as per the
awarded scholarships, which may be 25%-100% of the total tuition fee.
National Bank of Pakistan Scholarship
Under this scheme, awardees are able to adjust their tuition fee by 100%. The awardees
for this scholarship are selected on the basis of their application and an interview with the
competent authority.
National Testing Service (NTS) of Pakistan
Under this scheme, scholarships are offered for study at undergraduate and graduate
level programs in all disciplines. It is mandatory for an applicant to qualify NAT for
admission in undergraduate programs, and GAT (general) for admission in graduate
programs.
Prime Minister’s National Laptop Scheme
SMIU also facilitates students of all disciplines in distribution of laptops under the Prime
Minister’s National Laptop Scheme.
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Need-Cum Merit-Based Scholarship under Auqaf, Religious Affairs, Zakat and
Ushr Department
Being a public sector university, SMIU has also collaborated with Auqaf, Religious Affairs,
Zakat and Ushr Department and offers its need cum merit-based scholarship to the poor
and deserving students to ease their financial challenges.
Pakistan Bait ul Mal Need Cum Merit Based Scholarship
Pakistan Bait ul Mal is providing individual finance assistance of Rs. 100,000/- per annum
per family for educational assistance of poor, deserving students having a good academic
track record, and a monthly family income of not more than Rs. 15000/-.
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PLAGIARISM POLICY FOR STUDENTS
Overview and Scope
Plagiarism is use of someone else's idea, words, projects, artwork, phrasing, sentence
structure, or other work without properly acknowledging the ownership (source) of the
property. Plagiarism is dishonest because it misrepresents the work of someone else as
one's own. Students who are suspected of plagiarism will answer to an investigation.
Those found guilty will face a disciplinary action/penalty as per the University rules.
Penalties for Plagiarism
1. When an act of plagiarism is found to have occurred, the "Disciplinary Committee"

at SMIU in its recommendations, depending upon the seriousness of the proven
offence, will suggest the Vice Chancellor SMIU, to take any one or a combination of
the following disciplinary action(s) against the student(s) found guilty of the offence.
2. The offender may be expelled/ rusticated from the University and from joining any
institution of Higher Education in Pakistan for a period as deemed appropriate by the
"Plagiarism Committee". A notice may be circulated among all academic institutions
and research organization to this effect.
3. The offender may be given a failure grade in the subject.
4. The offender may be fined an amount as deemed appropriate.
5. The offender may be given a written warning if the offence is minor and is committed
for the first time.
6. Any other penalty deemed fit by the "Plagiarism Committee”.
7. In the case of thesis, the responsibility of plagiarism will be of the student and not of
the supervisor or members of the Supervisory Committee.
8. The notification of the plagiarism by the author(s) may be published in the print media
or may be publicized on different Websites at the discretion of the Honorable Vice
Chancellor.
9. HEC or SMIU may debar the offender from sponsorship of research funding, travel
grant, scholarship, fellowship or any other funded program for a period as deemed
appropriate by the "Disciplinary Committee".
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SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY FOR STUDENTS
Overview and Scope
"Social media" is a category of online media that supports people talking, participating,
sharing, networking and bookmarking online. Common social media platforms include,
but are not limited to, online social networks such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook,
blogs, podcasts, discussion forums, RSS feeds and content sharing sites such as
Instagram and YouTube.
The purpose of this policy is to help students develop an online social media presence
that is ethical and legal while maximizing the benefits of utilizing emerging social media
technologies when communicating with fellow students, staff and the public.
The scope of this policy extends to all students who engage in online conversations or
share content using social media sites.
• It is the responsibility of each student to adhere to this policy.

• Inappropriate use of social media may constitute an offence under criminal law,
referral will be made to the appropriate authorities.
• Students in breach of the policy will be liable to disciplinary action under University
procedures.
There are two aspects to this policy. One extends to students' use of social media
including personal use, where this use impacts on the University, staff members, other
students and the wider community. The other outlines the additional responsibilities of
students who use University social media sites such as sites associated with University
or Students' Union Clubs and Societies.
Acceptable Use
Students are personally accountable for any breach of the University's Social Media
Policy, whether posting as a private individual, as a student or as a member of a
University Club or Society.
Posting Content to Social Media Sites

Students should presume that everything they post online will be public and permanent,
regardless of the privacy settings they assume are applied under any circumstances.
Students should be aware that social media content may easily become available to the
public, including the University, its staff and the media, and that inappropriate use could
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result in disciplinary proceedings or damage their reputation and future career prospects.
The university reserves the right to act on any information obtained from online sources
if it indicates that a student is in breach of conduct regulations or other university policies.
Students should familiarize themselves with the terms and conditions of any social media
site that they use and note that many companies that operate social media platforms
specify that, by posting on their sites, the company is granted irrevocable, perpetual, non-
exclusive license to use and distribute content for any purpose, commercial, advertising
or otherwise.
Guidelines to Follow
The following guidelines must be considered when posting content to any social
media site for any purpose, whether the content is text, images, video, audio or links
to other sources.
1. Students should respect the dignity and privacy of others and should always consider
how their online behavior may affect other users and reflect on themselves and the
university.
2. Students are free to discuss the University and their experiences as a student online.
However, when using social media, students must not engage in misconduct or
behavior which brings, or may bring, the university into disrepute as set out in the
university's conduct.
3. Special care must always be taken while dealing with any content related to children
and vulnerable adults. No content relating to children or vulnerable adults should be
posted online without the express approval of the relevant university authority.
4. When participating in a social media site as part of their studies, work placement or
as a member of a university student society, students should conduct themselves in
a professional manner that fully adheres to this policy and related policies.
5. When undertaking a period of work placement, students should familiarize
themselves and comply with their employer's social media policy in addition to the
university's social media policy for students.
6. In particular, students must NOT use social media for any of the following purposes.
• To post inappropriate, discriminatory or defamatory comments including

comments about other students, staff, or university management or their clients.
• To bully, harass or intimidate other students, staff or members of the public.
• To post threatening, obscene or profane comments.
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• To express or support sexist, racist, sectarian or homophobic views.
• To express support for illegal activities or organizations.
• To disseminate misleading information.
• To share confidential or sensitive information.
• To view or distribute sexually explicit or offensive content.
• To infringe or violate someone else's rights.
• To post personally identifiable information that could be used to locate any

individual without that person's permission.
• To post content that could create a security risk for the university, its staff or
students.
• In any other way which may be deemed unlawful.
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ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
Harassment is considered to be a serious human rights issue that is also a violation of

professional ethics. Sindh Madressatul Islam University has taken steps to create an
environment for its female students, faculty and staff members that is free from
intimidation, harassment and any such offensive behavior so that learning can take place
in a safe and secure environment.
In order to discourage the cases of harassment against female students, Anti-

Harassment Committee has been constituted with the following composition:
1. Chairperson, Department of Education

2. Chairperson, Department of Media and Communication Studies
3. Manager, Student Affairs
4. Student Welfare Officers
The committee works as a protection against women at workplace in accordance with the
policy of the government. In case of occurrence of any such incident where advances are
made to a female by a male member of the university, or a female is passed
unwarranted/undesirable remarks, the student is advised to immediately report the
incident to the Student Welfare Officers of the university.
The committee shall take all steps to consider all available information to review the
totality of the circumstances, while ensuring strict confidentiality in the process to the
extent possible to protect the alleged victim. Formal disciplinary action shall be initiated
in response to alleged violations of the Anti-Harassment policy; which includes
disciplinary sanctions up to, and including, termination or separation from the University.
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INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY
The campus has round the clock security staff to ensure safety measures for the premises
and the students. However, students are also advised to ensure security by following the
guidelines mentioned below:
Campus Guidelines
1- Carry your student ID card with you at all times within university premises or during
events/extracurricular activities outside university premises. SMIU
security/staff/faculty is authorized to ask an individual entering SMIU to provide proof
of their identity.
2- Report the security guards or administrative staff if any suspicious activity/individual

is observed.
3- Follow the instruction of security personnel while driving your vehicle. Obtain a
vehicle sticker and paste it on the vehicle for passage into SMIU premises. Allow
security checking at your arrival/departure and permit time for review of vehicles at
SMIU entry/exit points/gates. Unchecked/Unauthorized entry of vehicles in SMIU
premises is grave peril to security. Before leaving, lock your vehicle. Finally
remember that vehicles are parked at 'Owners Risk'.
4- Don't leave your belongings; e.g. bags etc. un-attended.
5- Provide information ahead of time of any individual visitors/guests. Security staff
must be informed well ahead of time of the entry of visitors/guests including the
registration number of vehicle in situations where vehicles are required to enter
SMIU premises.
6- Avoid staying in the grounds past sunset unless required for classes or study
purposes.
7- Never bring any weapons/drugs/hazardous material to university/grounds/lodgings.
The establishment holds zero tolerance towards ownership of arms weapons
hazardous and inflammable material and so forth in the university.
8- Be cautious with your cell phones. Use of cell phones in classrooms and library is
prohibited.
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Vehicle Entrance Authorization Within SMIU Premises
1- This policy was adopted for restricting the movement of unauthorized vehicles inside
the university premises. Vehicle stickers are issued to students, administrative staff,
and faculty/board individuals associated with SMIU after receiving duly verified
documents as per Annexure B.
2- Under typical circumstances, not more than two stickers are issuable.
3- Parking of vehicle inside SMIU premises would be permitted just amid the period
when the individual is physically present in SMIU.
4- Vehicle sticker is non-transferable to any other vehicle or other students. In case of

change of a registered vehicle, new vehicle sticker must be obtained, and old one
returned to the Registrar Office.
5- The validity of the vehicle sticker will be for one year.

6- Ensure that your vehicle is not obstructing other vehicles.
7- The speed limit in the university premises is 15 kph.
8- All vehicles must be parked in designated lots only.
9- Student’s name shall be submitted to the Disciplinary Committee in case of breach

of rules. The University reserves the right to revoke the vehicle sticker if the student
is found violating the rules.
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PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF STUDENT ID CARD AND PARKING STICKER
Student ID Cards
Student ID Cards are issued to all newly enrolled students at the time of admission whose
validity remains as per the given program. These cards are issued by Admissions and
Examinations Department for the said period and students must wear the ID card within
the university premises, or during any other academic/co-curricular activity/event held
outside the university premises.
Following procedure may need to be followed in case of entry to premises without Student
ID Cards:
1. It is students' responsibility to wear their identification cards when entering the

university premises.
2. Security personnel, staff members and faculty may anytime ask for the card to
ensure safety at the campus.
3. If a student is found without the card, following actions may be taken (until issuance
of new card):
a. Student may be asked to submit national Identity card (CNIC)/or valid driver's
license at the time of entry to ensure proof of identity.
b. Student may be asked to show temporary pass in case of lost or stolen cards.
c. (In case of emergency), student may be asked to submit written application with
their enrollment number, full name, department and program before they are
allowed to enter the premises.
Students may not be allowed to enter the campus or attend classes if not found with the
card more than three times.
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Lost or Stolen Cards
In case of lost or stolen cards, following procedure may be followed:
1. Register an FIR for the lost or stolen card as soon as possible.
2. Submit an application to Admissions and Examinations Department with full name,

enrollment number, department and program for issuance of new card.
3. Deposit a sum of Rs. 500 to the University's Bank Account as replacement card fee.
4. Admission and Examination Department may issue a “temporary pass” for 5 working
days for entry into the premises upon receiving following documents. Students must
possess this pass in case of lost or stolen card.
a. Written application
b. Copy of deposit slip
c. Copy of FIR registered for the lost or stolen card.
5. Once replacement card has been issued, student must keep the card visible all the
time.
6. It is also recommended not to lend the card to anyone else.
Parking Sticker
For issuance of parking sticker, following procedure may be followed.
1. Transport/Parking sticker form may be collected from Registrar Office.
2. Fill the required form as per Annexure B.
3. Parking sticker will be issued within 02 working days upon submission of the required
documents.
4. In case of changing of vehicle or loss of sticker, the above procedure will be adopted
with additional documentation required as follows:
a. Written application for change of vehicle or loss of sticker.
b. Bank deposit slip of Rs. 50/-
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5. Upon receiving the application and all other documentations, university willissue a
replacement parking sticker and will cancel all previous stickers.
6. Upon receipt, the sticker is to be pasted on left top corner of the car windscreen of
your car/vehicle.
7. The stickers are provided free of cost on submission of duly filled prescribed form
along with the required documents. Additionally, any other additional sticker will be
charged Rs. 1000 per sticker.
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PROCEDURE FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
All complaints regarding students’ misconduct that may be brought to the university's
attention by any member of staff or faculty or SWOs must be notified to the
Deans/Registrar through the concerned departmental heads as and when reported.
As per the requirements of confidentiality, matter is to be treated with care until and after
the matter is resolved under the due procedure. However, record of the complaint and
directed action may be documented properly for future reference.
On receipt of a complaint of student's misconduct, the concerned departmental head must

investigate the matter preliminary by interviewing the accused as well as the complainant.
Upon complete knowledge of the matter under consideration, issue may be resolved
either by informal or by formal means found appropriate.
Informal Process
For any such misconduct by student that the departmental head finds necessary for
informal procedure, following course of action may be taken:
a. A verbal warning.
b. An undertaking duly signed by student.
c. Debarred from attendance in a particular class and/or examination.
(All such complaints however be recorded over email or written application for
student profile record)
Formal Process
For any such misconduct by student that Departmental Head finds necessary for formal
procedure, the matter shall be escalated to the Central Disciplinary Committee comprising
of:
a. Deans
b. Registrar
c. Controller of Examination
d. Manager, Student Affairs
1. The Central Disciplinary Committee shall investigate the matter upon formation and
compile a report to be submitted to the Vice Chancellor within two weeks.
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2. Following course of action may be decided upon after student may be found guilty of
misconduct.
I. Issuance of a written warning.
II. Student may be asked to submit a written apology letter duly signed by parent/
guardian.
III. Parents may be called for meeting (if needed).
IV. A fine of up to Rs.1000 to be submitted in finance department as per the

template (see Appendix A).
V. Restriction on the participation in all student body activities and other university
events for one week/month, or one semester, depending on the severity of the
case.
VI. Suspension for a semester
VII. Termination of admission
3. The student charged with the disciplinary misconduct may register or raise a concern
over the decision within 5 working days of the committee decision as per the following
procedure:
I. A written application denying or justification of the act with due evidence and
request for re-investigation of the matter.
II. Serious undertaking that as any such act notified later in the period will be
subject to final termination.
Upon receipt of any such request from student, the Vice Chancellor may nominate
another disciplinary committee to investigate the matter and decide upon the matter
as per the note 2.
Note: It is the prerogative of the university and the office of the Vice Chancellor that
necessary actions may be taken or revision in any of the disciplinary actions may be
advised as and when deemed necessary in order to safeguard university's decorum.
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Appendix A
Penalty/Fine Deposit Slip
Name of the depositor: ___________________________________________________

Student ID: ____________________________________________________________
Department: ___________________________________________________________
Complaint against misconduct of: __________________________________________
Penalty charged:
Rs. □ 100 □ 200 □ 300 □ 500 □ 700 □ 1000
Any other amount: ______________
Authorized signature 1 (Dean, Department): ___________________________________
Authorized signature 2 (Chairperson, Department): _____________________________
Authorized signature 3 (Manager, Student Affairs): ______________________________
Accounts Officer (Finance Department):_________________________________ _____
Attach a copy of 1. Bank Deposit Slip: □

2. Student ID Card: □
Receiver's Signature &

Date
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Appendix B
Parking Registration Form
Dated: _________________ Ref. No.: ______________
I AM: Staff Faculty Student Private
Name: ___________________________ Designation/Roll No.: ______________
Department Name: _________________ Contact No.: ______________
VEHICLE INFORMATION -A
Vehicle Reg. License Make Model Color
No. No.
MOTORCYCLE INFORMATION -B
Motorcycle License Make Model Color
Reg. No. No.
Remarks:_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Required Documents CNIC Copy License Copy
Vehicle Owned by Employee Yes No
If No, then duration of parking of vehicle in SMIU premises: ___________Hours/day

Note: The stickers are provided free of cost on submission of duly filled prescribed form
along with required documents (one sticker per person). Additionally, any other additional
sticker will be charged Rs. 1,000 per sticker.
Applicant Signature HOD Signature
For Departmental Use

Received by: ___________________ Date: _______________
Remarks:______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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Transport In charge
Appendix C
Gym Registration Form
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: ____________________________________________________________
Father Name___________________________________________________________
Gender: ______________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: __________________________________________________________
Student ID: ____________________________________________________________
Department: ___________________________________________________________
CNIC No/ Form B No: ___________________________________________________
Contact No: ___________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact No: _________________________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Registration Fees Paid for the Semester: _____________________________
Date of Payment: _______________________ Pay Order No: ___________
Membership No: _____________________ Date of Issue: _______________
Name of the Receiving Officer: _____________________________________
Signature of the Receiving Officer: __________________________________
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Appendix D
KHAN BAHADUR HASSANALLY EFFENDI LIBRARY
Library Membership Form Photo
Date: _______________
Degree Program: _____________
Student’s Name: ________________________ S/o,D/o:_________________________
Roll No. ____________________ Batch: _________Semester: ___________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Phone Res #: ______________Cell #:_____________________Office #: ___________
SMIU Email: ____________________Email: __________________________________
SMIU Library Rules

 Library form can be submitted along with 2 passport size photographs and a
photocopy of university ID Card.
 Books can be borrowed from KBHE LIBRARY as per policy enforced from time to
time by the competent authority.
 Reference books and journals/magazines/newspapers can only be consulted in the
library premises.
 Undergraduate, graduate students; and Admin Staff can borrow two (2 books) at a
time for maximum period of one week.
 Postgraduate students can borrow three (3 books) at a time for maximum period of
one week.
 Faculty can borrow four (4 books) at a time for maximum period of one semester.
 The borrowers shall be responsible for any damage (marking, cutting, tearing, etc.)
to the issued book. If the book is damaged or lost, a replacement of copy or the
same value may be accepted.
 Clearance shall be required before leaving (SMI) University. The library card should
be surrendered to the library.
 Interpersonal transfer/exchange of library card is not allowed.
 In case of loss of original library card, promptly report to the librarian. Rs. 100/- will
be charged for duplicate card.
 Books issued from library shall not be transferable and shall be used by the
borrower only.
 Books will not be issued without the presence of borrower.
 Eatables/drinks are not allowed in library.
 Mobile phone should be kept silent inside library premises.
 Do not make noise and speak softly inside the library premises.
 Fine of worth Rs. 1000/- may be imposed, or membership cancelled if students are
found violating the library rules.
I shall abide by the library rules:
Applicant’s Signature: ______________ Authorized Signature: _______________
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SMIU OFFICES AND CONTACT DETAILS
Directorate of Student Affairs Registrar

and Counselling
Ph: +92 21 99217501-3 Ext. 250 Ph: +92 21 99217501-3 Ext. 202
dsa@smiu.edu.pk Email: registrar@smiu.edu.pk
Librar y Office of Research, Innovation, and

Commercialization
Ph: +92 21 99217501-3, Ext. 210 Ph: +92 21 99217501-3 Ext. 230
library@smiu.edu.pk Email: oric@smiu.edu.pk
Directorate of IT Examination and Admission

Department
Ph: +92 21 99217501-3 Ext. 236/243 99217501-3 Ext. 225
Email: it@smiu.edu.pk Email: admission@smiu.edu.pk
Accreditation and Quality Directorate of Broadcasting

Enhancement Cell and Media Trainings
Ph: +92 21 99217501-3 Ext. 239 Ph: +92 21 99217501-3, Ext. 241
Email: qec@smiu.edu.pk asif@smiu.edu.pk
Directorate of Finance Medical Unit

Ph: +92 21 99217501-3 Ext. 222 Ph: +92 21 99217501-3, Ext. 237
finance@smiu.edu.pk kiran@smiu.edu.pk
60
Aiwan-e-Tijarat Road, Karachi-74000
Phones: (021) 99217501-03 Fax: (021) 99217504
Email: info@smiu.edu.pk, URL: www.smiu.edu.pk

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Sindh Madressatul Islam University

Sindh Madressatul Islam University

(Speech at a public meeting, Dhaka - March 21, 1948)

(All India Muslim Students Conference, Jalandhur – November 15, 1942)

OUR CORE VALUES

• Use the best teaching and training methodology.

• Pursue leading-edge research.

• Engage in the development of innovative ideas and analytical, interpersonal and

• Full freedom of thought and expression.

• Encourage both faculty and students to be independent and creative thinkers.

Duty and Aspiration

• An impartial and steady environment for all students.

• Proper materials and teaching aids for effective learning.

• Learning assets (library administration, study ranges, IT efficient learning, varying

• Higher standard of knowledge and research supervision in accordance with the

• A reasonable and productive strategy for critical learning.

• Merit based and transparent system to participate in curricular and co-curricular

• Consenting to the university's suggested rules and set of accepted regulations

• Showing dependable dispositions towards staff, associated students, guests and

• Submitting work and assignments expeditiously for any learning or performance

• Conforming to deadlines allotted by the supervisors/faculty members or the admin

• Seeking guidance from teachers/advisors/Student Welfare Officers

• Participating/contributing with interest in extracurricular activities.

• Adding to the reputation and advancement of the university by recommending

• Be an ambassador of the institution whether inside the campus or outside - being

SMIU ensures its standards in academic quality as well as procedures with

• Thorough fulfillment of Higher Education Commission’s Quality Assurance

• Systematic academic monitoring and evaluation of academic programs, classes

• Continuous upgradation of curriculum as well as infrastructural requirements.

• Drop-box facility for registering students' queries and suggestions.

• Transparency and integrity in its processes and plans.

In this respect, SMIU anticipates that students will also:

• Provide critical feedback for improvement and sustainability of the institution

• Complete mandatory online surveys and evaluations of the institution, as and

• Invest adequate energy in the planning and fulfillment of assignments to do justice

Student Advisory Support

Directorate of Student Affairs and Counselling

Classrooms/conference rooms/auditorium and research facilities like laboratories as well

Campus Management System

Campus Management System is a specialized application for educational institutes. This

Learning Management System

LMS is a web-based learning environment that allows students to access course

Student Application Management System

Student Application Management System (SAMS) is a user-friendly portal designed for

Sindh Madressatul Islam University is a chartered university, duly recognized by the

It is located in the commercial hub of Karachi, at II Chundrigar Road in the vicinity of

Khan Bahadur Hassanally Effendi Library

a) Library Information Management System (LIMS)

Video Conferencing halls, having the capacity of 80 participants, is supported by Cisco

Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium

Quaid-e-Azam Conference Hall

“The Coffee House” Cafeteria

SMI University Press

“Voice of Education” 96.6 FM

Realizing the importance of 21st century academic standards in Media and

Business Incubation Centre

Indoor Sports Hall

Girls’ Common Room

Campus Medical Unit

It is a regular feature of Sindh Madressatul Islam University to provide various platforms

EXPLORING SINDH EDUCATIONAL TRIP

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM