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  • Government College University Faisalabad
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  • Government College University, Allama Iqbal Road, Faisalabad Pakistan

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  H-Block, Old Campus, GCUF. Allama Iqbal Road, Faisalabad
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✉ affiliation@gcuf.edu.pk

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The Affiliation Cell deals with the affiliation of colleges (Government/Private) to GCUF; within the jurisdiction of Province of Punjab. The Affiliation Cell makes all type of correspondence with the colleges regarding Affiliation. Furthermore, the summaries of visit reports of the Affiliation Committee are processed and notifications of affiliation are issued to the concerned Colleges after approval of the Competent Authority.

Affiliation Committee

The Affiliation Committee is constituted under the provisions of Government College University, Faisalabad. Ordinance 2002. The Affiliation Committee visits the colleges desirous to get them affiliated to Government College University, Faisalabad and submits its report to the Competent Authority regarding infrastructure, faculty, laboratories etc. for the grant of affiliation. The following are the members of Affiliation Committee.

Call for Affiliation 2024-25

HEC Institutional Affiliation Policy 2024

Working of the Affiliation Committee & Affiliation Cell

Introduction

  1. The Affiliation mechanism at GCUF operates through two coordinated entities:

    1. Affiliation Committee – a statutory body constituted under University Statutes.
    2. Affiliation Cell – an administrative office responsible for implementation and coordination.
  2. Both ensure academic standards, transparency, and regulatory compliance with HEC and University policies.

Composition of Affiliation Committee

  1. Chairperson – nominated by the Syndicate

  2. Two Professors – nominated by the Academic Council
  3. Two Teachers – nominated by the Syndicate
  4. Executive District Officer (Education), Faisalabad
  5. Term: Two years for nominated members
  6. Secretary: Deputy Registrar (Affiliation) / nominee designated by Vice Chancellor

Powers to Co-opt and Quorum

  1. May co-opt up to three experts for inspections.
  2. Experts count towards quorum.
  3. Quorum requirement: Minimum of three members for any meeting or inspection.

Functions of the Affiliation Committee

  1. Inspect institutions seeking affiliation or renewal.
  2. Inquire into complaints regarding breach of conditions.
  3. Advise Syndicate and perform other prescribed functions.

Affiliation Cell – Overview

  1. Acts as the executive and operational arm of the Committee.
  2. Manages all procedural and administrative tasks related to affiliation.
  3. Coordinates with Registrar, Examination, and Treasurer Office.

Process Flow – Step 1: Application Stage

  1. University issues advertisement for applications.
  2. Colleges apply through online portal and submit fees.
  3. Physical files submitted to Affiliation Cell for scrutiny and eligibility checking.

Process Flow – Step 2: Committee Visits

  1. Eligible colleges presented to the Committee via Chairperson.
  2. Vice Chancellor approves inspection schedule.
  3. Committee assesses faculty, infrastructure, labs, classrooms, and academic viability during its visit.

Process Flow – Step 3: Reporting

  1. Committee prepares on-site inspection reports.
  2. Reports submitted to Affiliation Cell for analysis.
  3. Deficiency letters issued where required.

Process Flow – Step 4: Consolidation & Review

  1. Affiliation Cell compiles inspection reports.
  2. Committee reviews and recommends cases in formal meeting.
  3. Recommendations prepared for Syndicate approval.

Process Flow – Step 5: Syndicate Approval

  1. Recommendations placed before Syndicate for final approval.
  2. Affiliation Cell issues affiliation notifications to successful colleges.
  3. Colleges may then admit students in approved programs.

Distinction Between Committee & Cell

  1. Affiliation Committee – Statutory body, policy and inspections.
  2. Affiliation Cell – Administrative office, documentation and coordination.
  3. Committee reports to Syndicate & Vice Chancellor; Cell supports Committee operations.

Role of the Deputy Registrar (Affiliation)

  1. Acts as Secretary to Affiliation Committee.
  2. Leads Affiliation Cell and ensures coordination.
  3. Prepares reports, minutes, and correspondence for the Committee and Syndicate.

Ensuring Quality and Compliance

  1. Regular monitoring and reporting.
  2. Maintenance of updated records and portal data.
  3. Coordination with HEC and other university branches.

Challenges & Continuous Improvements

  1. Challenges:
    1. Delays in documentation and facility gaps.
  2. Continuous Improvements:
    1. Online affiliation portal.
    2. Enhanced inspection tools.
    3. Training and guidance for affiliated colleges.

Statistics

  1. In 2025 the University received 356 application from different Institutes / Colleges seeking extension with the University.

    The Affiliation Committee visited and recommended the Grant of extension / new affiliation to 327 and recommends to Regretted the application for 29 colleges.

Conclusion

  1. The Affiliation Committee and Affiliation Cell together ensure quality assurance in academic expansion.

  2. They uphold academic integrity, standardization, and compliance with HEC and University standards.

Staff

Prof. Dr. Rizwan Rasheed

Chairperson, Affiliation Committee

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hidayat Rasool

Member

Prof. Dr. Ghulam Murtaza

Member

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Ijaz Hussain

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Dr. Afzaal Hussain

Member

Mr. Abdul Hannan Amjed

Secretary

Mr. Ahmad Numan Bin Naheed

Assistant

Ms. Amna

Assistant

Mr. Muhammad Bilal

Assistant

Mr. Abdul Rehman

Computer Operator

Mr. Hasrat Nawaz

Junior Clerk