Islamabad: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is commencing face to face
examinations of the Faculty of Education from July 12 for M Phil and PhD programs for spring
2021 semester. Date sheet and number slips for these examinations have been uploaded on the
university website (www.aiou.edu.pk) and are also being dispatched to the students. Roll number
slips downloaded from the university website will be treated valid for appearing in the
examinations. These examinations will be held at the main campus of the university. COVID-19
SOPs including wearing of masks and social distancing will be strictly implemented to constrict
spread of the pandemic.
Moreover, AIOU is going to offer admissions via fully automated mechanism from autumn 2021
semester. Prospectuses and admission application forms for all programs will be available online
on the university website (www.aiou.edu.pk). Applicants will not only be required to fill online
application form but also upload relevant documents on online admission portal. Previously
prospectus sale points were established throughout the country and now the online provision will
not only save university’s revenue but also provide ease of access to the students. Upon the
special directives of Prof Dr Zia Ul-Qayyum, students facilitation desks are being established at
all AIOU regional offices to provide assistance to the students of those areas where either
internet facilities are non-existent or scarcely available.