Currently, 55 colleges conduct BS classes; initiative to save students from high university fees
The Prime Minister’s Office says that an increase in the number of academic years from 14 to 16 for a bachelor’s degree is no justification for increasing the upper age limit for CSS graduates. PHOTO: APP
KARACHI:
The Sindh government is set to introduce four-year Bachelor of Studies (BS) programs in another 164 government colleges across the province, a move aimed at expanding access to affordable higher education closer to students’ homes.
Under this initiative, students will be able to pursue degrees in disciplines such as science, commerce, arts and computer science at nearby public colleges at significantly lower fees, eliminating the need to travel long distances to universities.
To promote higher education and provide high-quality academic opportunities at the local level, the Sindh Colleges Department has taken concrete steps to extend four-year BS programs to colleges. Applications have been submitted to affiliate selected public colleges with various public universities.
Of the 376 public colleges operating across Sindh, 164 have formally applied for university affiliation to launch BS programmes. The main objective of this policy is to ensure that a greater number of students can access undergraduate education in their own cities and districts.
Sindh Secretary for Colleges Nadeemur Rehman told The Express Pakinomist that 55 colleges in the province are already offering four-year BS programs under university affiliation. During the current year, five more colleges in Karachi have been awarded affiliation, bringing the total to 60. He added that approvals for BS programs in another 159 colleges are expected soon, with affiliations from additional universities also in the pipeline.
