National Outreach Programme (LUMS)
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[edit] National Outreach Programme (NOP)
LUMS, which is one of the best university of Pakistan located in Lahore, launched its National Outreach Programme (NOP) in 2001 to extend the benefits of world-class education to talented students all over Pakistan and thereby become a truly National university.
[edit] Process for participation
The process includes:
- Working with schools, colleges, Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education and educational NGOs to identify all talented students from various parts of the country.
- Encouraging these bright students at the Matric and Intermediate level to pursue education at LUMS
- Providing assistance to potential applicants to prepare for the SAT Reasoning Test by arranging coaching sessions at LUMS
- Providing full financial assistance (covering tuition, registration etc), free hostel accommodation, living and books allowance to all those candidates who
qualify for admissions through the National Outreach Programme.
[edit] Eligibility criteria
Eligibility criteria for the NOP: i) At least 70% marks in Matriculation exams; & ii) Financial need The applicants short listed on the basis of the above criteria appear in the Preliminary Evaluation Test. After being selected on the basis of this test the students are coached and registered for the entrance test, fully funded by LUMS. Finally, the students who apply to LUMS and qualify on merit, are offered admission on full scholarship. There is no separate quota for NOP candidates. All students, whether they apply directly or through NOP, are evaluated on the same admission criteria. As regards assessment of financial need, a review committee has been established to ensure transparency in the process of awarding scholarships to all those who qualify for the admissions through the NOP.
[edit] Application Process
Students apply to the NOP after clearing their Matriculation exam. Application is normally at least two years ahead of the Undergraduate Programme start date e.g. the students applying in 2006 will be able to join the Undergraduate Programme in year 2008. Hence, the students of Intermediate part I & II are eligible to apply.
[edit] Preliminary Evaluation Test
Students take the Preliminary Evaluation Test which is based on the Matriculation and Intermediate curricula. It comprises three sections English, Mathematics and Analytical. Each section has multiple-choice questions. The duration of the test can be 75 to 90 minutes. You will be shortlisted for the coaching session on the basis of your performance in this test. A sample test paper is available online at LUMS website
[edit] Summer Coaching Session
If students are selected on the basis of the Preliminary Evaluation Test LUMS offer a three week coaching session at LUMS and selected cities. These tests are arranged during summer vacations (July & August) every year. All expenses with regard to the boarding, lodging and coaching materials are borne by LUMS.
[edit] SAT Reasoning Test
The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their performance in Coaching Session and are registered for SAT Reasoning Test. The application forms for Undergraduate Programmes are provided free of cost. The forms are filled and submitted in the Admission Office. The admission status is communicated by the end of July, each year. Finally, the applicants who qualify on merit are offered admission at LUMS and are eligible for the NOP scholarship.
[edit] Admission Criteria
Admission Criteria of LUMS Undergraduate Programme Students are selected for admission on evaluation of the following: SAT Reasoning Test Academic Record – 12 years of education
- A Level
at least 2Bs and 1C grade in three principle subjects No credit will be given to Advanced Subsidiary, General Paper
- FA-at least 60% marks
- FSc-at least 65% ,marks
