Major Functions of the Academic Branch

1. Academic Planning and Management

1. Preparation and implementation of the Academic Calendar for Spring, Fall, Summer, and Short Courses.
2. Coordination and monitoring of overall academic operations across faculties, departments, and campuses.
3. Development and implementation of academic policies, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

2. Admissions, Enrollment, and Registration Management

1. Demand forecasting and intake planning for academic programs.
2. Management of admissions campaigns, advertisements, and outreach activities.
3. Organization and conduct of entry tests and admissions processes.
4. Preparation and publication of merit lists.
5. Registration and enrollment of students in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs.
6. Representation of the University in education expos and awareness events.

3. Student Academic Services and Facilitation

1. Processing of credit transfers, migration cases, NOCs, and relegation matters.
2. Issuance of academic certificates including bonafide, attendance, character, and course completion certificates.
3. Management of international students’ academic matters.
4. Resolution of Learning Management System (LMS) academic queries.
5. Provision of academic guidance and counseling to students, parents, and visitors.

4. Academic Governance and Statutory Coordination

1. Coordination and conduct of statutory meetings including:
   • Departmental Board of Studies (DBS)
   • Faculty Board of Studies (FBS)
   • Academic Council
2. Preparation and maintenance of agendas, minutes, and implementation records.

5. Curriculum Development and Regulatory Compliance

1. Processing and coordination of academic program approvals and NOCs from the Higher Education Commission and other regulatory bodies.
2. Management of the Pakistan Qualification Register (PQR).
3. Maintenance and implementation of approved curricula and academic frameworks.
4. Coordination with accreditation and professional bodies for academic compliance.

6. Faculty Planning and Academic Human Resource Management

1. Faculty demand forecasting and workload management.
2. Coordination of recruitment processes for regular, contract, and visiting faculty.
3. Conduct of screening, tests, and initial scrutiny for faculty appointments.
4. Administration of faculty remuneration processes.
5. Management of faculty development and scholarship programs, both local and international.

7. Academic Data Management and Institutional Reporting

1. Compilation, analysis, and submission of academic data to national and international organizations including:

• Higher Education Commission (HEC)
• Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
• University Ranking Agencies as required by NUML RSI Division

2. Maintenance of institutional academic records and documentation.

8. Scheduling, Space, and Campus Coordination

1. Centralized scheduling and classroom/space management for all departments.
2. Academic coordination with regional campuses and affiliated institutions.

9. Legal and Institutional Coordination

1. Management of student-related court cases and legal correspondence with:
   • High Courts
   • Supreme Court
   • Wafaqi Mohtasib (Ombudsman)
   • President House
2. Coordination with sponsoring agencies, ministries, embassies, and external stakeholders.

10. Academic Event and Examination Support

1. Conduct and coordination of national-level tests including HEC-ETC and other professional examinations.
2. Management of academic processions and convocation arrangements.
3. Issuance of academic notifications and circulars related to academic affairs.