The University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar on Thursday displayed its first merit list for BSc engineering degree programmes academic session (2019-20). The Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Iftikhar Hussain visited the Admissions Directorate and addressed the new entrants. The Vice Chancellor said, "As the only public sector university in Khyber Pakhtubkhwa, UET Peshawar is a premier seat of engineering education offering admissions in 16 disciplines under a highly qualified faculty. At present, UET alumni are serving the needs of Pakistan in very distinct positions from Government to private sector."

He said, "Most of major disciplines are accredited under the PEC's Outcome Based Education System (OBE) which will make our graduates at par with international standards. Pakistan is the 19th country in the world having accredited with OBE System, the students of 2019-20 session will be the first one to be trained under this programme.

The Vice Chancellor expressed his satisfaction over the admissions process. He also spoke to the parents and students on the occasion and directed the admissions staff to facilitate the students and parents. Dr Misbah informed the parents and applicants to steadily follow the admission updates on website "www.enggentrancetest.pk" and remain vigilant over SMS notifications. "They can seek help from admissions staff in selecting a discipline of their choice as after selection, that they would not be able to change their discipline", he said.

Professor Dr Muhammad Naeem Arbab, Dean, Faculty of Electrical and computer Engineering, Engr Dr Khizar Azam Khan, Registrar, Professor Dr Sahar Noor, provost, senior faculty members and senior administration were present on the occasion.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2019