In a significant move to promote higher education for women in Upper Sindh, the Khairpur College of Agriculture and Management Sciences has announced a 100 fee waiver for all newly admitted female students. The policy was announced on Sunday during a newly established joint university entry test held in Sukkur.
Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam and its constituent Khairpur College jointly conducted an entry test on Sunday for admissions to undergraduate degree programs for the academic year 2025-2026.
The test was held at IBA Public School, Sukkur, where a total of 674 candidates from pre-medical, pre-engineering, computer science, and general academic backgrounds participated. The candidates included 105 female students.
Strict and coordinated security measures were in place during the examination. Organizers also provided transport and guidance facilities to ensure candidates could reach the examination center without difficulty.
The environment at the test center was clean, peaceful, and well-organized, which was appreciated by both prospective students and their parents.
Senior university officials, including Prof. Dr. Manzoor Ahmed Abro (Convener, Sukkur Center), Prof. Dr. Ali Raza Shah (Principal, Khairpur College), and Prof. Dr. Ahmed Naqi Shah (SAU Tandojam), monitored the proceedings and expressed satisfaction with the arrangements.
All faculty members and non-faculty staff of Khairpur College were present to guide the candidates and ensure the smooth conduct of the test.
The establishment of the Sukkur test center, an initiative led by SAU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali Sial, was designed to facilitate students from Upper Sindh, saving them travel expenses, time, and logistical challenges. It is expected to make higher education more accessible, particularly for the region’s female students.
In addition to the full tuition fee waiver for women, the college has also introduced other financial incentives, including a 25 concession for deserving students and a 5 discount for all other admitted individuals. According to the university, this policy demonstrates its commitment to facilitating students from Upper Sindh.