Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology

Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology
Motto in English	رَبِّ زدْنيِ عِلْماً (Arabic) O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge
Established	2000
President	Abdul Qadeer Khan
Director	Dr.Muhammad Afzal
Location	Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Nickname	KICSIT
Affiliations	University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Higher Education Commission
Website	www.kicsit.edu.pk

Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology commonly known as KICSIT is an Higher educational Institute in Kahuta, Rawalpindi, Punjab.Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology (KICSIT), Kahuta was inaugurated in November 2000 by Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, the founder and then Chairman of KRL.

Background

Initially, KICSIT offered Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program in affiliation with Gomal University, D I Khan. Later in 2001, 4-year Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology (BEIT) programme was started in affiliation with University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila.^[1] Since Spring 2013 BEIT has been converted into BSIT (Bachelor of Science in Information Technology) which is approved by National Computing Education Accreditations Council (NCEAC). BSIT is run in affiliation with UET Taxila.^[2]

Facilities

Electronics and Physics labs have equipment needed for required experiments and training. There is common room for girls students.

Library

The institute holds a library. KICSIT Library has two sections:

Library Reference Books Book Bank In Reference section each student can be issued two books at a time. Each book is issued for two weeks. After two weeks, if necessary a book can be reissued for further two weeks. If a book is lost, borrower returns the new one or pays the double cost of the book.

While in Book Bank, books are issued for a semester in lieu of security which is refundable at the return of semester books.

In every semester a book fair is being arranged by KICSIT library. Students can purchase books in book fair on discounted rates.

Degree Programs

BS(CS)

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) Degree program is affiliated with University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila. The medium of instruction at KICSIT is English except for Islamic Studies.

Each semester comprises sixteen weeks of teaching. Mid Semester Examination are held after eighth week. The seventeenth week shall be of preparatory holidays for End Semester Examination which shall be held in the eighteen week.

BS (CE)

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCE) Degree program is affiliated with University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila and spread over four academic years. Each semester comprises sixteen weeks of teaching.

References

↑ "University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan". web.uettaxila.edu.pk. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
↑ "UniversityAccreditation" (PDF). Govt of Pakistan.

External links

Official website

Engineering universities in Pakistan

Azad Kashmir

Mirpur	Mirpur University of Science and Technology

Balochistan, Pakistan

Khuzdar	Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology

Quetta	Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences

Islamabad

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Abbottabad	COMSATS Institute of Information Technology University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar

Nowshera	College of Aeronautical Engineering Military College of Engineering (Pakistan)

Peshawar	Abasyn University CECOS University of Information Technology and Emerging Sciences City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar IQRA National University National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology

Other	Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (Swabi) University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar (Bannu) University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar (Mardan)

Punjab

Faisalabad	Government College University, Faisalabad National Textile University NFC Institute of Engineering and Fertilizer Research University of Agriculture, Faisalabad University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore University of Faisalabad

Lahore	COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Government College University, Lahore Hajvery University Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pakistan) Lahore College for Women University Lahore University of Management Sciences National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences The Superior College University of Central Punjab University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore University of Lahore University of Management and Technology, Lahore University of South Asia (Pakistan) University of the Punjab

Multan	Bahauddin Zakariya University Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology

Rawalpindi	Army Public College of Management Sciences College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (Wah) Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Computer Sciences and Information Technology Fatima Jinnah Women University Foundation University, Islamabad HITEC University (Taxila) Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pakistan) Military College of Signals University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila University of Wah (Wah Cantonment)

Other	Islamia University (Bahawalpur) Rachna College of Engineering and Technology (Gujranwala) University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (Sheikhupura) University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila (Chakwal) University of Gujrat (Gujrat)

Sindh

Karachi	Bahria University Dawood University of Engineering and Technology Hamdard University Indus University Iqra University Institute of Business Management Institute of Industrial Electronics Engineering Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences NED University of Engineering and Technology Pakistan Navy Engineering College Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology Usman Institute of Technology University of Karachi

Other	Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (Jamshoro) Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (Shaheed Benazir Abad) Sindh Agriculture University (Hyderabad, Sindh) Sukkur Institute of Business Administration (Sukkur)

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