British Council Pakistan Launches “IELTS on Computer” at Mirpur University, marking a milestone in educational excellence & expanding Global opportunities for Students & Professionals of AJ&K

The Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur AJ&K, in partnership with the British Council Pakistan, has launched “IELTS on Computer” testing facility. This initiative marks a significant advancement in the provision of international standardized testing within the Azad Jammu and Kashmir region. The introduction of this modernized testing modality offers candidates enhanced accessibility, greater flexibility in test dates, and faster results turnaround compared to the paper-based format. For the university, hosting this official test centre strengthens its institutional profile as a hub for educational excellence and internationalization. It directly supports student and faculty mobility by providing a convenient and reliable pathway to meet the English language proficiency requirements of global academic and professional institutions. This public-private partnership exemplifies a strategic alignment between national higher education objectives and global linguistic assessment standards. By localizing access to a critical gateway exam, the collaboration democratizes opportunity, reduces logistical and financial burdens on candidates, and contributes to human capital development. It is a concrete step towards integrating MUST’s community into the global academic and research landscape.

In the inaugural session, officials from British Council Pakistan Ms. Ayesha Iqbal, Test Day Manager, Ms. Amna Tahir, Operations Planning Manager, Mr. Jibran Nawaz, Test Day Officer and their staff participated in the event. Local partners and CEOs of different institutions from the Jhelum, Kharyian and Mirpur also participated in the event. The Registrar of the Mirpur University, Prof. Dr. Naeem Iqbal Ratyal was Chief Guest of the event. He extended full support to the British Council to choosing MUST as a potential venue. He also acknowledged the efforts of Dr. Mohsin Zafar, Focal Person (IOC MUST) for his efforts to get this contract from British Council and all arrangements to successfully launch the IELTS test at MUST. The Focal Person, briefed all the participants regarding different sections and arrangements regarding the venue. He also acknowledged the visionary support of Brig (R) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younas Javed SI(M), Vice Chancellor MUST, and the strong backing from the university administration, noting that such leadership and institutional support are vital in this journey.