Admission Open in Allama iqbal Open University AIOU Islamabad

1. University & Mode of Delivery

• University: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)

• Primary Mode: Open and Distance Learning (ODL)

• Secondary Mode: Face to Face (for specific programmes)

• Target Audience: General public, overseas students, and working professionals seeking flexible education.

2. Matriculation Programmes (Secondary School Level)

Offered under the ODL mode with multiple streams:

• Matric (General)

• Matric (Science)

• Matric (Dars-e-Nizami) – Islamic religious studies

• Matric (Open Courses) – Non-traditional subject choices

3. Intermediate Programmes (Higher Secondary School Level)

Offered under ODL mode:

• FA (General)

• FA (Dars-e-Nizami)

• FA (Open Courses)

• FSc (Pre-Medical / Pre-Engineering)

4. Associate Degree Programmes (2-Year Duration)

A. General (ODL)

• Associate Degree in Arts (BA General)

• Associate Degree in Commerce (BCom)

• BA Open Courses

• BS Open Courses

B. Subject-Based (ODL)

Includes:

• Arabic, Islamic Studies, E-Commerce, English, Economics

• Gender & Women Studies, Business Administration, Education, History

5. Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (BS / BEd / BBA)

A. BBA Programmes (ODL)

• BBA (HSSC Based)

• BBA (BA/BSc Based)

• BBA (AD Based)

B. BS Programmes (HSSC Based – Duration 4 Years) (ODL)

Subjects include:

• Arabic, Islamic Studies (General, Finance, Dars-e-Nizami)

• Data Analytics, Physics, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry

• Computer Science (with specialisation in AI & Data Science)

• Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Health & Physical Education

• Mathematics, Microbiology, Statistics (and Data Science)

• BS (Hons) Agriculture

C. BS Programmes (BA/BSc Based – Duration 2.5 Years) (ODL)

Subjects include:

• Islamic Studies (General, Dars-e-Nizami, Interfaith Studies)

• Accounting & Finance, Gender & Women Studies, History

• International Relations, Sociology, Environmental Studies, E-Commerce

D. BS Programmes (AD Based – Duration 2 Years) (ODL)

Subjects include:

• Islamic Studies (General, Finance, Hadith, Quran)

• English, International Relations, Communication, Urdu

E. BS Programmes (Face to Face – 4 Years)

Subjects include:

• Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Physics

• Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Statistics, Mathematics

F. Teacher Training Programmes (BEd)

Variants offered:

• BEd (HSSC Based) – 4 Years (ODL)

• BEd (BS/MA/MSc Based) – Duration varies

• BEd (ADE Based) – 2 Years

• BEd (BA/BSc/AD Based) – 2.5 Years

• BEd (1.5 Years) – General and Special Education

Specialisations in Education:

• Elementary Teacher Education

• School Leadership & Management

• Science Education

• Secondary Teacher Education

• Instructional Design & Technology

• Special Education

• Distance & Non-Formal Education

6. Post Graduate Diplomas / Certificates

A. ODL Mode

• Criminology

• Early Childhood Education

• Educational Leadership & Management (ELM)

• Educational Planning & Management (EPM)

• Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Care & Education

• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

• Population and Development

• PGD Data Science, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management

B. Face to Face

• Understanding Quranic Arabic

• Certificate in AutoCAD (Civil)

• Arabic Journalism: Language & Term

• Let's Learn Arabic

• Sustainable Environmental Design

C. Certificate / Diploma Courses

• Al Lisaan Arabic, ATTC, Certificate Tajweed ul Quran

• Literacy & Non-Formal Education

• Hearing Impairment, Physical & Health Impairment

• E-Commerce Skills & Online Courses

• Diploma in Islamic Law & Jurisprudence

• Diploma in Library and Information Sciences

• Arabic Bol Chaal, Lughat ul Quran

• Imam & Khatteb Training, Organic Kitchen Gardening

7. MBA Programmes

• MBA (1.5 Years)

8. MPhil / MS / MSc (Hons) Programmes

A. ODL Mode

• MPhil Islamic Studies (General)

• MPhil Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Physics

• MPhil Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

• MS Computer Science

• MPhil Distance & Non-Formal Education

• MPhil Mathematics, Statistics, Agricultural Technology

• MS Community Health & Nutrition

• MSc (Hons) Livestock Management, Rural Development, Agronomy & Extension

B. Face to Face

• MPhil / MS in Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

• Islamic Studies (Hadith, Quran, Tafseer, Seerat)

• Accounting & Finance, English, International Relations

• Pakistan Studies, Political Science, Computer Sciences

• Instructional Design & Technology, Gender Studies, Sociology

9. PhD Programmes

• Islamic Studies (General, Hadith, Quranic)

• Distance & Non-Formal Education

• Pakistan Language & Literature

• Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Extension

• Environmental Sciences, Science Education

• Mass Communication, Mathematics, Computer Science

• Food & Nutrition

10. Practical / Lab Facilities

• Selected labs offer hands-on activities.

• Hostel facilities are available.

• More information available at: alou.edu.pk (Note: Likely a typo for aiou.edu.pk)

11. Admission Schedule & Process

• Admissions Season: Autumn 2026

• Opening Date: 21-06-2026

• How to Apply:

  1. Check eligibility and details in prospectuses available on the university website.

  2. Submit online application at: https://fmbp.aiou.edu.pk

  3. Manual forms available at Regional Offices and Sale Points for Matric, Intermediate, ADA/ADC, BEd & ATTC.

  4. Continuing students register via CMS: https://enrollment.aiou.edu.pk

12. Fee Payment & Banking

• Fee can be deposited at:

  • ABL, MCB, FWBL, NBP

  • Mobile wallets: Uplaisa, Easypaisa, JazzCash, 1-Link

13. Contact & Support

• Helpline: (051) 111 112 468

• Overseas Students: overseas@aiou.edu.pk | Ph: +92 51 9572495

• General Admissions: adms@aiou.edu.pk

• Website: https://aiou.edu.pk

14. Important Notes for Students

• Overseas students can apply and also take exams online.

• The university follows a policy of flexible learning for students worldwide.