GUJRAT:The University of Gujrat (UoG) has approved a compulsory three-credit-hour Artificial Intelligence (AI)
course for all degree programmes to familiarise students with emerging technologies.
The decision was taken at the 30th meeting of the university’s Academic Council, chaired by Vice
Chancellor Prof Dr Zahoor-ul-Haq at Hafiz Hayat Campus.
According to a university spokesperson, the council also proposed forming a committee to recommend
measures for implementing the two per cent educational quota for religious minorities.
The meeting reviewed the proposed Capstone Project Policy for BS programmes, aimed at providing
students with practical experience through internships in industrial and commercial organisations. Recommendations regarding the Plagiarism Standing Committee were also discussed.
The council approved recommendations of various Boards of Faculties and Boards of Studies, along
with the Fall 2026 admission policy and academic calendar for 2026-27.
Addressing the meeting, the vice chancellor stressed the importance of academic and research collaboration with foreign universities through student and faculty exchange programmes and joint degree initiatives.
Registrar Muhammad Naeem Butt and Director DAC Muhammad Adil Dar also attended the meeting.