| Duration | 18 credit hours coursework (preferably in the first year) followed by comprehens |
|---|---|
| Fee per semester | Not stated on the university's page |
| Eligibility | Minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (semester) or First Division (annual) in M.Phil/M.S/equivalent |
| Entry test | NTS GAT (Subject) 60% marks; departmental test 70% marks |
| Admissions | Women's university; dissertation evaluated by two foreign experts plus open defence; at least one paper accepted/published in an HEC 'Y' category journal (social sciences) |
Source: sbbwu.edu.pk, checked 5 Oct 2026. Fees and dates change every intake; confirm with the university.