The Graduate Studies Office at Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Pakistan, serves as the cornerstone of advanced academic and research pursuits within the university. Established with the vision of fostering innovation, critical inquiry, and scholarly excellence, the office is dedicated to guiding students through their postgraduate journey, ensuring that they receive the academic, administrative, and professional support necessary to thrive in a competitive global environment. Graduate education at CUST is designed to cultivate leaders, researchers, and professionals who can contribute meaningfully to society. The Graduate Studies Office plays a pivotal role in this mission by overseeing all aspects of postgraduate programs, including admissions, research facilitation, and quality assurance. By maintaining rigorous academic standards and promoting a culture of integrity, the office ensures that graduate students are equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to address contemporary challenges. One of the defining features of the Graduate Studies Office is its commitment to research excellence. Equally important is the office’s role in student support and mentorship. Graduate studies can be demanding, requiring dedication and resilience. To help students navigate this journey, the office provides guidance on academic planning with a seamless transformation from admission to degree award. The has a reputation to help the students on 24/7 basis.
Mr. Khalid Mahmood
Director, Graduate Studies Office
VISION
To enable every MS/MPhil/PhD candidates to complete a rigorous, impactful degree on time through proactive guidance, transparent milestones, and integrated support services
MISSION
Provide proactive academic advising, transparent milestone management, integrated academic, administrative, and career support
CORE FUNCTIONS
Its core functions typically revolve around governance, student support, and quality assurance and is the nerve centre for academic administration, research governance, student support, and institutional compliance, ensuring that graduate education runs smoothly and contributes meaningfully to the society. It has pivotal role in ensuring smooth academic, administrative, and research processes
GSO RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) GSO shall be responsible to maintain the personal files of MS/MPhil and PhD scholars of all the faculties.
(b) GSO shall be responsible to ensure that the admissions granted in various PhD programs are in line with the University’s Policy.
(c) GSO shall be responsible to facilitate the graduate and post-graduate students of the University in their registration and other associated matters.
(d) GSO shall be responsible to liaise with the concerned Faculty for conduct of PhD examinations as per the instructions of the BASR.
(e) GSO shall be responsible to maintain the timeline of all graduate students and ensure timely completion of their respective degree programs.
(f) GSO shall be responsible to receive MS/PhD theses, perform desk audit for compliance of approved format and plagiarism status.
(g) GSO shall be responsible to facilitate the conduct of MS/PhD theses defence by extending all necessary secretarial support.
(h) GSO shall be responsible to communicate the result of MS/PhD theses after the receipt of their final copies, duly signed by all examiners, to the Controller of Examination Office.
(i) GSO shall be responsible to communicate in writing the result of thesis defence on its conclusion with the approval of Convener of the Defence Committee.
(j) GSO shall be responsible to manage the research scholars’ semester Progress Reports for the updation of portal and the scholars’ files.
(k) GSO shall be responsible to prepare cases of graduate students and present them to BASR for approval.
(l) GSO shall be responsible to prepare cases, as and when required, by the HEC and other Regulatory Bodies with the approval of Vice Chancellor.
(m) GSO shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Vice Chancellor of the University from time to time.
GSO Team
