Jinnah Polytechnic Institute
Academic Policies

Academic Policies

Higher education opportunities, promotion rules, attendance requirements, and grade system at Jinnah Polytechnic Institute

Higher Education Opportunities

Pathways available for Diploma of Associate Engineer graduates in Government and recognized institutions

Bachelor of Studies / Science

Articulation into general bachelor's degree programs at recognized universities.

B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BA

Admission to commerce, business administration, and arts programs with DAE qualification.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (B.E. Tech)

Reserved seats for DAE graduates in Engineering Universities and institutions accredited with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).

Jinnah Institute of Management Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (JIMSET)

4-Year Graduate Degree Programs — New Block at JPI

JPI has newly introduced a block area dedicated to our 4-year graduate degree program. This block is named the Jinnah Institute of Management Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (JIMSET).

JIMSET is a premier institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation. With a focus on engineering, technology, and new media, it provides a dynamic learning environment that empowers students to excel. Our commitment to academic excellence and practical skills development equips future leaders to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Affiliation & Accreditation

JIMSET is affiliated with Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development, Khairpur Mirs (BBSUTSD), and Accredited by National Technology Council (NTC).

Currently Offering — Bachelor of Engineering & Technology Programs (Evening)

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)

4 Years — Evening Program

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)

4 Years — Evening Program

Promotion Rules — Prescribed by SBTE

Students must maintain a minimum attendance of 75% in all subjects — both theory and practical. Students falling below 75% attendance may be terminated or barred from appearing in the exam.

Award of Diploma — Grade Categories

No.MarksGradeRemarks
180% and aboveA+Excellent
270% or above & below 80%AV-Good
360% or above & below 70%BGood
450% or above & below 60%CFair
540% or above & below 50%DSatisfactory

Assessment Rules of Institutional Examination

The institution will conduct one Send Up / Mid Term examination for the First, Second, and Third year classes respectively during the academic session. The student has to appear in all the theory subjects of his technology and show satisfactory performance.

Attendance Rules

Detailed attendance requirements as prescribed by SBTE

1A candidate must have completed overall attendance of 75% in all subjects — both theory and practical.
2Students falling below 75% attendance may be terminated or barred from appearing in the examination.
3The Principal / Executive Director may condone overall attendance up to 10% shortage on the basis of genuine grounds produced before him for his satisfaction.
4Attendance shall be counted on the basis of total number of contact hours of theory and practical for which the classes were actually held during an academic session.
5If a candidate is officially sent to take part in co-curricular activities, his percentage of attendance will be counted including the lessons/practical missed during the authorized absence.
6No Examination form or fee shall be accepted unless it is routed through the Principal / Executive Director concerned.
7The Principal / Executive Director will not send the Examination forms of candidates having less than 65% attendance.
8The detailed record of attendance shall be produced for inspection to the Board or on inspection of senior officer as and when required.

Examination Form & Eligibility Rules

Important provisions regarding examination form submission and provisional candidature

If a candidate is short of the required percentage of attendance at the time of submission of Examination Form and fee to the board but is likely to make up the shortage in due course of time, the Head of institution may send his Examination Form and fee provisionally to the board subject to confirmation when the candidate actually makes up the shortage.
In case the candidate is unable to make up the shortage, the Principal / Executive Director of institution shall withdraw his candidature by writing to the Controller of Examination not later than 15th day before the commencement of the Examination.
The institution will conduct one Send Up / Mid Term examination for the First, Second, and Third year classes respectively during the academic session.
The student has to appear in all the theory subjects of his technology and show satisfactory performance.
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