Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, has cancelled the academic records of 1,184 LLB candidates after an extensive internal inquiry revealed that their examination records had been entered into the institution's system without lawful authority. According to an official university notification dated October 16, 2026, all associated examination results, transcripts, provisional certificates, and degree credentials have been declared invalid and void ab initio.
Syndicate Inquiry Covers 2016 to 2018 Batches
The punitive action originates from formal resolutions approved during the 92nd meeting of the SALU Syndicate on April 11, 2026. Following the Syndicate directive, a specialized inquiry committee conducted a thorough audit of academic and examination logs across the university and its affiliated legal education institutions. The probe specifically scrutinized records for the three-year LLB programme corresponding to passing years 2016, 2017, and 2018, alongside the five-year LLB programme for the 2017 batch.
Investigators cross-matched university central records against dossiers provided by affiliated law colleges, including institutions situated in Jacobabad, Kandhkot, and Kashmore. The committee uncovered numerous entries that had been fabricated or introduced into the university's official database without proper administrative authorization or academic standing.
Key Details: SALU LLB Academic Record Invalidation
| Category | Official Particulars |
|---|---|
| Issuing Institution | Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur |
| Total Affected Records | 1,184 candidates (658 Three-Year LLB; 526 Five-Year LLB) |
| Targeted Batches | 3-Year LLB (Passing Years 2016, 2017, 2018); 5-Year LLB (2017 Batch) |
| Key College Jurisdictions | Affiliated law colleges in Jacobabad, Kandhkot, and Kashmore |
| Due Process Window | 15-day submission deadline issued via national press in July 2026 |
| Regulatory Notification | HEC, Pakistan Bar Council, and Provincial Bar Councils (Sindh, Punjab, KP, Balochistan) |
Due Process and Regulatory Transmission
Prior to finalizing the cancellations, the university initiated a public due-process mechanism. In July 2026, SALU issued a final notice on its official website and across national print media, granting affected candidates a 15-day window to furnish legitimate documentary proof regarding the authenticity of their admissions and examinations. Following a granular assessment of the documents submitted by respondents and college administrations, the inquiry committee concluded that the disputed entries possessed no lawful foundation.
The university confirmed that none of the revoked documents will be recognized as legitimate credentials issued by SALU. To prevent the unlawful practice of law, copies of the de-registration notification and candidate lists have been transmitted to the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the Pakistan Bar Council, and the provincial bar councils of Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, alongside the principals of all affiliated law colleges.
Impact on Law Students and Education Verification
This development marks the second major regulatory intervention at the institution, which revoked 1,280 LLB degrees during the preceding year. For law students, aspiring practitioners, and parents, this sweeping cancellation underscores the necessity of strict due diligence when enrolling in affiliated regional colleges. Candidates must ensure that their initial enrollments, examination forms, and final roll numbers are directly verifiable through the parent university's registrar and examination controller portal, as degrees obtained through unauthorized college filings carry severe professional liabilities, including the forfeiture of provincial bar licenses and legal disqualification.
Source: Originally reported by Pakistani Universities.
Source: Originally reported by Pakistani Universities.
Source: ProPakistani