The Directorate of Advanced Studies and Research (DASR) at the University of Baltistan, Skardu, serves as a central body for promoting and regulating postgraduate education and research activities.

It plays a pivotal role in ensuring academic excellence by overseeing MS and PhD programs, facilitating research approvals, and maintaining quality standards in line with Higher Education Commission (HEC) guidelines. DASR is responsible for processing synopses, monitoring thesis progress, organizing evaluation procedures, and ensuring transparency in research practices. The directorate also promotes a research culture by encouraging innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ethical research conduct among students and faculty members.

Through effective coordination with academic departments, DASR ensures that all research activities contribute meaningfully to scientific advancement and societal development. It also maintains proper documentation, records, and communication channels to streamline academic processes. Overall, DASR acts as a backbone for research governance, aiming to enhance the university’s academic reputation and produce competent researchers capable of addressing local and global challenges..