Allama Iqbal Open University is Inviting Students to Apply for Excellent ADP , BS, Certificate and Diploma Programs

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has opened the doors for admission seekers to various Bachelor of Science (BS), Associate Degree Programs (ADP), postgraduate diplomas and certificate courses. The AIOU admissions for the spring semester are now open, and the students can apply by visiting the official website of the university or their regional campuses. AIOU is a well-known university, and it offers quality education to its students through distance learning in return of affordable fee. The university has set a new deadline for the submission of admission applications to provide an opportunity to interested students who have missed the initial deadline. This decision will help students to apply for their desired programs with proper documents. Following are the programs in which Allama Iqbal Open University is offering admissions:

AIOU BS (2.5 Years)  Programs

• Islamic Studies General
• Islamic Studies Quran and Tafseer 
• Arabic 
• Islamic Studies Shariah
• Islamic Studies Hadith & Hadith Science
• Islamic Studies Seerat Studies 
• Islamic Studies Dars-e-Nizami 
• Islamic Studies Interfaith Studies
• Accounting & Finance
• Pakistan Studies
• Library and information sciences
• Economics
• English
• Gender and women studies

AIOU BS (4 Years) Programs

• History
• Accounting & Finance
• Economics
• Islamic Finance
• Pakistan Studies
• Sociology
• Islamic Studies General
• Islamic Studies Quran and Tafseer 
• Islamic Studies Shariah
• Islamic Studies Hadith & Hadith Science
• Islamic Studies Seerat Studies 
• Arabic 
• Islamic Studies Dars-e-Nizami 
• Islamic Studies Interfaith Studies

BBA Program (4 Years)

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BA/BSc Based)
• Bachelor of Business Administration

Associate Degree Programs 

• Associate Degree in Commerce (B.Com)
• Associate Degree in Arts (BA General) 
• Open Courses 

Postgraduate Diplomas

• Early Childhood Education
• Criminology
• Entrepreneurship 
• Educational Leadership And Management
• EPM
• TFL
• Human Resource Management 
• Supply Chain Management 
• Population And Development

Certificate Courses (6 Months)

• Certificate Courses in Public Health (In Collaboration with NextGen-U Pakistan, Canada & NHSD)
• Arabi Bol Chall 
• Certificate in Librarianship
• Lughat ul Quran 
• Al Lisanul Arabi 
• Certificate in Literacy & Non Formal Education

Eligibility for BS Programs

• All candidates must have completed their intermediate/ HSSC or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks.

Eligibility for Associate Degree Program 

• All Candidates must have earned minimum 2nd division in their inter/ HSSC exams

Eligibility for Teacher Training Programs 

• All applicants must have scored 45% marks or 2nd division in their HSSC/ inter or equivalent qualification.

Eligibility for Post Graduate Diplomas 

• Minimum second division or 45% are required in a Bachelor's Degree or any 14 years of education.

Documents Required for Admissions:

• Candidate’s CNIC attested photocopy
• Attested photocopy of candidate’s father CNIC 
• Attested copy of Domicile
• Copy of previous qualification result card or detailed mark sheet (attested)
• Online issued or web based result card will not be accepted
• Unclear/blur or non-attested documents will not be accepted

AIOU Application Process:

• All candidates can download the University’s prospectus from https://aiou.edu.pk/prospectus 
• Applicants can also submit their admission application online at http://fmbp.aiou.edu.pk 
• To submit your application online, create an AIOU account first by entering your personal details such as name, CNIC Number, mobile phone and email etc.
• After creating your admission portal account, click “apply now” button and fill out the AIOU spring admission form 2023.
• Attach the scanned copies of all requested documents.
• Then generate the application processing fee challan and submit the fee in any UBL, MCB, ABL and FWB branch or submit the fee using jazz cash, easypaisa and Upaisa services before the admission deadline (18th May 2023) 
• The amount of application processing fee will vary depending upon your chosen program.  
• After submitting your application processing fee, upload the paid receipt on your admission portal and finally submit your application.

AIOU Financial Aid for Students:

• AIOU is also providing financial aid to deserving students (candidates will be selected according to the AIOU's student policy).
• Transgender, prisoners and disabled candidates doesn’t have to pay any fee to study at Allama Iqbal Open University.
• Students from Gilgit/Baltistan, Balochistan, and former residents of the FATA can study for free at AIOU.
• Candidates have to contact their regional AIOU office to apply for financial support.

Deadline of AIOU 2023 Spring Admissions:

As we stated earlier, Allama Iqbal Open University is accepting applications for spring admission 2023. We also want to inform you that the university has extended the deadline for their spring 2023 admission. The previous Admission deadline was 4th May 2023 but now the extended AIOU admissions deadline is 18th May 2023. Candidates are advised not to miss this opportunity to get enrolled in excellent AIOU academic and training programs.