HEC Funding Criteria
for
Universities and Degree Awarding
Institutes
Section 10(g) of HEC Ordinance 2002
• Submit
to
the
Federal
Government
the
recurring and development budgets for public
sector institutions and allocate funds to public
sector institutions out of bulk financial provision
received from the Government and other
resources on performance and need basis.
Section 10(h) of HEC Ordinance 2002
• Review
and
examine
the
financial
requirements of public sector institutions,
approve and provide funds to these institutions
on the basis of annual recurring needs as well
as for development projects and research
based
on
performance…..
specific
proposals
and
Funding Objectives of HEC
Funds are provided to HEIs to:
• Support teaching and learning
• Improve quality of teaching and research
• Support research and innovation
• Prioritize relevance to national needs
• Enhance equitable access for students
• Strengthening governance and
management
Funding Framework and Distribution
(Proposed by HEC)
Based on grant received from Govt.
S.No.
Institutions
1
Universities and DAIs
Percentage
70%
2
Centres of Excellence, Area
Study Centres, Pakistan Study
Centres, Chairs, Institutes etc.
10%
3
Promotion of Research Activities
10%
4
HEC – Universities Programs
10%
Funding Framework and Distribution
(Proposed by our University)
S.No.
Institutions
Percentage
1
Universities and DAIs
78%
2
Centres of Excellence, Area
Study Centres, Pakistan Study
Centres, Chairs, Institutes etc.
10%
3
Promotion of Research Activities
6%
4
HEC – Universities Programs
6%
Rationale
• More
allocation
will
help
universities
function
more
efficiently.
• It will enable universities to allocate more funds for research
pursuits and upgradation of labs and libraries.
• The Chancellors’ Committee in its first meeting held on 11th
May, 2004 under the chairmanship of the President of
Pakistan with four Governors of provinces and President of
AJK decided ‘to enhance the universities allocation by 50%
annually till achievement of 1% of GNP’. Better allocation
will help HEC, in a way, to implement this decision to some
extent.
Sub-distribution of Universities Grant
HEC proposes the following subdistribution of recommended allocation:
• Base Grant
• Need Grant
• Performance Grant
65%
20%
15%
Sub-distribution of Universities Grant
University proposes the following subdistribution of recommended allocation:
• Base Grant
• Need Grant
• Performance Grant
80%
10%
10%
Grounds of Allocation of Base Grant
Student enrolment with following weightage:
• Arts/Social Sciences (ASS)
• Basic Sciences & Agriculture (BS&A)
• Engineering & Medical (E&M)
Further division level-wise (proposed from next FY):
Level
Undergraduate
MS/M.Phil
PhD
ASS
BS&A
E&M
1
2
3
1.5
3
4.5
3
6
9
1
2
3
Grounds for Need Grant
HEC proposes following factors for Need
Grant (four):
•
•
•
•
Impact of completed projects
8%
Implementation of new initiatives
4%
Regional location/area backwardness 5%
Income disparity compensation
3%
Grounds for Need Grant
•
•
•
•
•
•
University proposes following factors for
Need Grant (six):
Impact of completed projects
2%
Implementation of new initiatives
1%
Regional location/area backwardness 2%
Income disparity compensation
1%
Budget Shortfall/Deficit
2%
Additional Impact due to revision of pay
scales, pension etc.
2%
Grounds for Performance Grant
HEC proposes following %age for factors
relating to Performance Grant:
•
•
•
•
•
•
PhD Faculty
Research publications
Competitive research grant obtained
Quality Enhancement Cell
Compliance with Commission’s policies
Evaluation by professional bodies
8%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
Grounds for Performance Grant
University proposes following %age for
factors relating to Performance Grant:
•
•
•
•
•
•
PhD Faculty
Research publications
Competitive research grant obtained
Quality Enhancement Cell
Compliance with Commission’s policies
Evaluation by professional bodies
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
Method of calculation of Base Grant
Grant allocated by Finance
Division to HEC for FY2010-11
Rs. 23,220.000 million
(say 23.200 billion)
Universities share @ 78%
23220x78/100 = 18,112 million
Base Grant @ 80%
18112x80/100 = 14,490 million
Student enrolment (all
universities) – presumed
A&SC =
BS&A =
E&M =
Total:
Grant per student
14,490 m/680,000 = Rs. 21,308/-
300,000 (factor 1 i.e. 300,000x1)
200,000 (factor 2 i.e. 100,000x2)
180,000 (factor 3 i.e. 60,000x3)
680,000
University having student 21,308 x 1000 = 21,308,000/population of 1000 will get
a grant of:
University having student 21,308 x 3500 = 74,578,000/population of 3500 will get:
Method of calculation of performance grant
Grant allocated by Finance
Division to HEC for FY2010-11
Rs. 23,220.000 million
Universities share @ 78%
23220x78/100 = 18,112 million
Performance Grant @ 10%
18112x10/100 = 1,811 million
Grant on PhD faculty basis
@ 3% of 10%
1811 m x3 /100 = 54.330 million
PhD Faculty (all
universities) – presumed
2000
Grant per PhD faculty
54,330,000/2000 = Rs. 27,165
University having PhD
faculty of 100 will get a
grant of:
27,165 x 100 = Rs. 2,716,500/-
University having PhD
faculty of 250 will get:
27,165 x 250 = Rs. 6,791,250/-
Practice in Finance Division, GOP
Finance Division, GOP often allocates funds to
HEC on their own formula. The grant is
increased by certain percentage over the
preceding year’s grant, with utter disregard to
student enrolment, PhD faculty, performance
and other parameters. They do not take into
consideration the recommendations of HEC for
funding the universities. Thus, HEC exercise
for funding the universities on data and
performance basis often fizzles out.
University viewpoint
i). It was decided in the 1st Meeting of the Chancellors’
Committee held on 11th May, 2004 under the
chairmanship of the President of Pakistan and
attended by four Governors of Provinces and AJK
President “to enhance the universities allocation by
50% annually till achievement of 1% of GNP”. We
would emphasize on HEC to implement this decision.
ii). HEC should prevail upon Finance Division to honour
its recommendations and allocate funds to HEC as
calculated on students enrolment and performance
basis, as provided in the HEC Ordinance.
Funding Opportunities at HEC
HEC has other programs for funding, such as;
• Organizing Seminars and Conferences
• Travel Grant to Teachers/Scholars
• Grant for spare parts and maintenance of
equipment
• Faculty research projects
• Upgradation of University Libraries and
Laboratories
Eligibility criteria and application procedure is
available at HEC website: www.hec.gov.pk
The faculty members may take benefit of these
opportunities.
Thank you!