Allama Iqbal Open University Admission Autumn 2026 Apply Online has officially started for fresh and continuing students across Pakistan and international applicants. Admissions are open for Matric, Intermediate, Associate Degree, BS, BEd, BBA, MBA, MPhil/MS, PhD, Postgraduate Diplomas, Certificates, and several Face-to-Face and Open & Distance Learning (ODL) programs. Candidates can submit their online applications through the AIOU admission portal before the closing dates. Students can deposit fees through designated banks and digital payment services. International students can also apply for selected online degree programs. Read the complete advertisement below for available programs, eligibility, application procedure, admission schedule, and important instructions.
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) |
| Admission Session | Autumn 2026 |
| Admission Type | Fresh Admissions & Continuing Students |
| Application Mode | Online & Manual (Selected Programs) |
| Education Required | Matric to PhD (Program-wise) |
| Programs Offered | Matric, FA/FSc, Associate Degree, BS, BEd, BBA, MBA, PGD, Certificates, MPhil/MS, PhD |
| Study Mode | Open & Distance Learning (ODL) & Face-to-Face |
| Fresh Admissions Last Date | 10 August 2026 |
| MPhil/MS/PhD Last Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Continuing Students Enrollment | 24 August 2026 |
| University | Allama Iqbal Open University |
| Location | Pakistan (Nationwide Regional Campuses) |
| Official Website | https://aiou.edu.pk |
Matric Programmes (ODL)
- Matric (General)
- Matric (Science)
- Matric (Dars-e-Nizami)
- Matric Open Courses
Intermediate Programmes (ODL)
- FA (General)
- FA (Dars-e-Nizami)
- I.Com
- FA Open Courses
- FSc (Pre-Medical)
- FSc (Pre-Engineering)
BBA Programmes
- BBA (HSSC Based)
- BBA (BA/BSc Based)
- BBA (AD Based)
Teacher Training Programmes (ODL)
B.Ed (BS/MA/MSc Based)
- B.Ed (1.5 Years)
B.Ed (ADE Based – Duration 2 Years)
- Elementary Teacher Education
- Science Education
- Special Education
- Distance & Non-Formal Education
- School Leadership & Management
- Secondary Teacher Education
B.Ed (BA/BSc/AD Based – Duration 2.5 Years)
- Early Childhood Care & Education
- Distance & Non-Formal Education
- Elementary Teacher Education
- Science Education
- School Leadership & Management
- Secondary Teacher Education
- Special Education
Associate Degree Programmes (General Duration 2 Years)
- Associate Degree in Arts (BA General)
- Associate Degree in Commerce (B.Com)
- BA Open Courses
- BS Open Courses
Associate Degree Programmes (Subject Duration 2 Years)
- Arabic
- Business Administration
- E-Commerce
- Economics
- English
- Gender & Women Studies
- History
- Instructional Design & Technology
- International Relations
- Islamic Studies
- Library & Information Sciences
- Mass Communication
- Pakistan Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Rural Development
- Sociology
- Urdu
BS Programmes (HSSC Based – 4 Years)
Social Sciences & Humanities
- Accounting & Finance
- Agricultural Extension
- Arabic
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Gender & Women Studies
- History
- Instructional Design & Technology
- International Relations
- Islamic Finance
- Islamic Studies (General)
- Islamic Studies (Dars-e-Nizami)
- Islamic Studies (Interfaith Studies)
- Islamic Studies (Seerat Studies)
- Islamic Studies (Hadith & Hadith Science)
- Islamic Studies (Islamic Law & Jurisprudence)
- Islamic Studies (Quran & Tafseer)
- Library & Information Sciences
- Mass Communication
- Pakistan Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Rural Development
- Sociology
- Urdu
BS Science Programmes (FA/FSc Based – Face-to-Face)
Applicants awaiting 2nd-year results are also eligible to apply.
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Science (AI, Cyber Security, Data Science, IT & Software Engineering)
- Data Analytics
- Health & Physical Education
- Human Nutrition & Dietetics
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Physics (Data Science Minor)
- Statistics
- Statistics (Data Science)
- BSc (Hons.) Agriculture
BS Programmes (BA/BSc Based – 2.5 Years)
- Accounting & Finance
- Arabic
- Economics
- English
- Gender & Women Studies
- History
- Instructional Design & Technology
- International Relations
- Islamic Finance
- Islamic Studies (General)
- Islamic Studies (Dars-e-Nizami)
- Islamic Studies (Interfaith Studies)
- Islamic Studies (Seerat Studies)
- Islamic Studies (Hadith & Hadith Science)
- Islamic Studies (Islamic Law & Jurisprudence)
- Islamic Studies (Quran & Tafseer)
- Library & Information Sciences
- Mass Communication
- Pakistan Studies
- Sociology
- Urdu
BS Programmes (AD Based – 2 Years)
Applicants must have a relevant Associate Degree with at least 60 credit hours.
- Arabic
- Gender & Women Studies
- Islamic Studies (General)
BS Science Programmes (BSc Based – 2.5 Years)
- Chemistry
- Human Nutrition & Dietetics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
BS Science Programmes (ADS Based – 2 Years)
Applicants must possess a relevant ADS with a minimum of 60 credit hours.
- Biochemistry
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Postgraduate Diplomas
- Criminology
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Leadership & Management (ELM)
- Educational Planning & Management (EPM)
- Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Care & Education
- Human Resource Management
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Population & Development
- Public Health & Nutrition
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Environmental Design
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Environment Health & Safety
- PGD Data Science
Certificate & Diploma Programmes
Certificate Courses
- Al Lisanul Arabi
- Arabi Bol Chaal
- ATTC
- AutoCAD (Civil)
- Certificate Imam & Khateeb
- Certificate in Librarianship
- Certificate in Literacy & Non-Formal Education
- Certificate IFTAA
- Certificate in Tajweed-ul-Quran
- Lughat-ul-Quran
- Organic Kitchen Gardening
- E-Commerce Skills & Online Courses
- Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education
- Islamic Finance
- Islamic Studies (General)
- Islamic Studies (Dars-e-Nizami)
- Islamic Studies (Interfaith Studies)
- Islamic Studies (Seerat Studies)
- Islamic Studies (Hadith & Hadith Science)
- Islamic Studies (Islamic Law & Jurisprudence)
- Islamic Studies (Quran & Tafseer)
- Special Education
- Hearing Impairment
- Intellectual Disability
- Visual Impairment
- Physical & Health Impairment
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Islamic Finance
- Diploma in Islamic Law & Jurisprudence
- Diploma in Library & Information Sciences
- Diploma in Literacy & Non-Formal Education
MBA Programmes
- MBA (1.5 Years)
- MBA (2 Years)
MPhil / MS / MSc (Hons.) Programmes
- MPhil Agricultural Technology
- MPhil Chemistry
- MPhil Distance & Non-Formal Education
- MPhil Environmental Sciences
- MPhil Islamic Studies (General)
- MPhil Mathematics
- MPhil Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
- MPhil Physics
- MPhil Statistics
- MS Community Health & Nutrition
- MS Computer Science
- MSc (Hons.) Agricultural Extension
- MSc (Hons.) Livestock Management
- MSc (Hons.) Rural Development
PhD Programmes
- Computer Science
- Distance & Non-Formal Education
- Environmental Sciences
- Food & Nutrition
- Islamic Studies (General)
- Islamic Studies (Hadith & Hadith Science)
- Islamic Studies (Seerat Studies)
- Mathematics
- Pakistani Languages & Literature (Balochi, Brahui, Sindhi, Saraiki, Pashto, Punjabi)
- Science Education
Admission Schedule
| Programme | Closing Date |
|---|---|
| Matric, FA, Associate Degree, BS, BEd, PGD & Certificate Courses | 10 August 2026 |
| PhD, MPhil/MS/MSc (Hons.) | 17 August 2026 |
| Continuing Students Enrollment | 24 August 2026 |
PhD & MPhil/MS Entry Test Schedule
| Faculty | Test Date |
|---|---|
| Arabic & Islamic Studies | 21 August 2026 |
| Education | 24 August 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Humanities | 27 August 2026 |
| Sciences | 28 August 2026 |
Test Time: 9:00 AM
Applicants may appear at any designated AIOU test centre according to their convenience.
How to Apply
- Check eligibility criteria and program details in the official prospectus.
- Submit your online application through the AIOU Admission Portal:
- Manual admission forms are available for:
- Matric
- Intermediate
- ADA
- B.Ed
- ATTC
- Continuing students should register through:
- Deposit the admission fee through:
- Allied Bank (ABL)
- MCB Bank
- First Women Bank (FWBL)
- National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)
- Easypaisa
- JazzCash
- UPaisa
- 1-Link
Terms & Conditions
- Admission is offered on Open & Distance Learning (ODL) and Face-to-Face modes depending on the program.
- Eligibility criteria vary by program.
- Applicants waiting for FSc/FA second-year results may apply for eligible BS programs.
- Only candidates who qualify the MPhil/PhD admission test will be invited for interviews.
- Merit will be determined after the interview for MPhil and PhD admissions.
- Fully funded scholarships are available for selected disciplines.
- International students can apply for Matric, Intermediate, Associate Degree, BS, B.Ed., and PGD programs through the online learning system.
- International students can submit assignments and appear in examinations online.
- Prospectuses and admission forms are available on the official AIOU website.
- Applicants should submit complete and accurate information. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
- Fee once deposited is subject to the university’s admission rules and policies.
International Students
International students from around the world can apply online for selected AIOU programs offered through the Learning Management System (LMS). Assignments and examinations are conducted online for overseas students.
Overseas Email: overseas@aiou.edu.pk
Contact Information
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)
- Website: https://aiou.edu.pk
- Online Admission Portal: https://fmbp.aiou.edu.pk
- Enrollment Portal: https://enrollment.aiou.edu.pk