<s>[INST]What is the admission requirement or eligibility criteria for PhD Botany?[/INST]1. For admission in PhD programs, a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0 in the semester system7) or 60% (in the annual system) in the MS/M. Phil/equivalent degree being considered for admission, is required, whether such degree was obtained from Pakistani or foreign universities. 2. If the CGPA/Percentage is not mentioned on the transcript, the candidate must produce equivalent weightage from the parent university. 3. The students having strong demonstrated interest in obtaining PhD degree, but their CGPA is below 3.00 (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or 60% marks (in the annual system) in the most recent degree obtained, may be admitted to a PhD program after fulfilling the following requirements: a) Shall study additional courses of 9-12 CH of level 7 taking a zero semester at admission awarding university/HEI/DAI and score minimum 3.00 out of 4.00 GPA and b) The admission committee is satisfied that the applicant's knowledge of primary area (level 7/MS/M. Phil) has sufficiently prepared him or her to undertake the course of studies of the doctoral program. c) These requirements shall be in addition to any other requirements set in this policy for admission to a PhD program.</s>