The IUB migration policy is one of the most important documents a student at Islamia University Bahawalpur — or a student wanting to transfer to IUB — needs to understand before making any academic move. Whether you are migrating from another HEC-recognized university to IUB, transferring from one IUB program to another, or seeking readmission after a gap, the rules are specific, the deadlines are strict, and the wrong move can cost you an entire academic year. For other academic rules, see our IUB semester rules guide.
Last Updated: 24 October 2026. Source: IUB Credit Migration Rules 2015 (iub.edu.pk), checked 24 October 2026.
Quick answer: IUB’s official migration rules apply to MPhil/MS/LLM/MBA/PhD students: you need at least one completed semester at an HEC-recognised university, a passed GAT, matching course content, and only courses with 60%+ marks are transferred. Apply before the semester starts; the Vice Chancellor approves the case. IUB has no separate published BS migration policy — BS cases are decided by the department.
Table of contents (12)
- IUB Migration Policy 2026 — What It Covers and Who It Applies To
- What IUB’s official migration rules say
- IUB Migration Policy — Inward Transfer Rules for Students Coming to IUB
- IUB Migration Policy — Outward Transfer NOC Process for IUB Students
- IUB Migration Policy — Credit Transfer Rules and Credit Hour Evaluation
- IUB Grading System for BS and MS — Complete Grade Scale 2026
- IUB Migration Policy — Dropout Policy, Academic Probation and Rustication Rules
- IUB Migration Policy — Readmission Rules After Gap, Rustication or Voluntary Withdrawal
- IUB Migration Policy — Study Leave, Semester Freeze and Academic Pause Rules
- FAQ — IUB Migration Policy 2026
- FAQ — IUB Migration Policy
- Conclusion
IUB Migration Policy 2026 — What It Covers and Who It Applies To
The IUB migration policy governs three distinct types of student movement under one framework — and many students confuse them. Understanding which category applies to your situation determines the entire process you must follow.
| Migration Type | Who It Applies To | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Inter-University Migration (Inward) | Students from other HEC universities transferring TO IUB | HEC migration policy compliance + IUB department approval |
| Inter-University Migration (Outward) | IUB students transferring FROM IUB to another university | IUB NOC + receiving university acceptance |
| Intra-University Transfer | Students changing program or department within IUB | Both departments’ approval + seat availability |
| Credit Transfer | Students bringing credit hours from previous institution | HEC equivalency + IUB Academic Council approval |
Migration requires at least one completed semester at the previous institution (12 credit hours for MPhil, 9 for PhD under IUB’s rules).
What IUB’s official migration rules say
IUB’s published migration rules (Credit Migration Rules 2015, iub.edu.pk) cover MPhil, MS, LLM, MBA, MSc (Hons) and PhD students. The key points are:
- Who can migrate in: students enrolled at another HEC-recognised university or institute, if the same programme is offered in the IUB department and a supervisor agrees.
- Entry test: the student must have passed GAT (General) or GAT (Subject) before admission, meet IUB admission conditions and have a comparable merit ranking for that year.
- Minimum coursework: at least one semester — 12 credit hours for MPhil or 9 for PhD.
- Credit transfer: courses with less than 60% marks are not transferred; course content must match IUB’s coursework as judged by the department; deficiency courses must be passed after migration.
- Time limits: one transferred semester gives a 6-month exemption and two semesters a 1-year exemption; maximum thesis submission is 4 years for MPhil and 6 years for PhD, including exempted time.
- Timing: apply well before the semester starts — an application received during a semester is considered for the next semester. A complete case should be decided within 30 days.
- Approval: a three-member migration committee of the Board of Studies examines the case; the Vice Chancellor approves and the Advanced Studies & Research Board office issues the notification.
- Fees: migration processing Rs. 3,000 (MPhil) or Rs. 5,000 (PhD); Rs. 10,000 for the comprehensive examination if not already passed; normal tuition and other dues apply.
BS students: IUB has not published a separate BS migration policy on its website that we could find. BS migration cases are decided by the department and the Registrar office case by case — ask the department chairperson in writing before making any decision.
FAQ — IUB Migration Policy
Can I migrate to IUB in the middle of a semester?
No. Under IUB’s migration rules an application received during a semester is considered only for the next semester, so apply well before the semester starts.
What is the IUB migration fee?
For MPhil/MS-level programmes the processing fee is Rs. 3,000, and Rs. 5,000 for PhD, plus Rs. 10,000 for the comprehensive examination if you have not passed it at your previous university. Normal tuition and other dues are charged separately.
Which courses can be transferred?
Only courses in which you scored at least 60% and whose content matches IUB’s coursework, as decided by the department. Courses of more than 4 credit hours are not transferred individually.
Where are the IUB grading and semester rules?
See our IUB grading system and IUB semester rules guides, and confirm with your department.
Conclusion
The IUB migration policy published by the university covers MPhil/MS/PhD-level programmes: one completed semester, a passed GAT, matching course content, 60%+ marks for any transferred course, and an application before the semester starts. BS students should get the department’s decision in writing before leaving their current university. For fee implications of any academic transition, check the IUB Fee Refund Policy 2026. For fall admission after readmission, check IUB Fall Admission 2026. For complete semester fee structure, check IUB Fee Structure 2026.
