An Automated Approach for Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency in Student Selection Process for Public Sector General Universities

Kashif Shaikh; Yasir Arfat Malkani; Yasir Mehboob Rind

Authors

Kashif Shaikh Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro
Yasir Arfat Malkani Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
Yasir Mehboob Rind Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.

Keywords:

Admission Systems, Seats Allocation, Public Sector General Universities

Abstract

The admission process in public sector universities in Pakistan faces challenges, including a large volume of applications, complex eligibility criteria, and the need for equitable seat allocation across various quotas. Many public sector universities still rely on manual or semi-automated admission systems, which result in inefficiencies related to time and transparency. Furthermore, these systems are vulnerable to errors in the seat allocation process due to human involvement at certain stages.

To address these issues, this paper proposes a fully automated admission system for public sector general universities. The system is developed and implemented at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, one of Pakistan’s oldest and largest public sector universities. Following the successful implementation of the system, a performance evaluation and comparative analysis are conducted to assess its effectiveness and confirm its feasibility for all public sector general universities in Pakistan.

Additionally, a usability study is carried out to ensure the system's flexibility and ease of use from the user's perspective. The results from the usability study and comparison indicate that the proposed system outperforms existing systems in terms of flexibility, reliability, efficiency, and transparency.

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