In spring semester every year, i.e. February-March

No. The admission is granted on the basis of open merit system against limited seats.

There were 70 seats in 2007. However the number of seats may be more or less every year.

Yes. All may apply across Pakistan, but the tutorial classes and workshops will only be held in Islamabad.

No age limit.

Since the MLIS admission is granted to the selected candidates in the order of merit, therefore, do not deposit fee/dues in advance until you receive admission offer along with prescribed payable fee tariff by the Admission Department of AIOU.
Send prescribed MLIS admission forms complete in all respects by the closing date directly on the following address:
Dept. of Library and Information Sciences, Block 6, Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad-Pakistan.
Prescribed admission forms and prospectus are available at all AIOU campuses/centres/offices across Pakistan after the announcement of admissions.

Most of the course material is in English. However a student may opt Urdu for assignments and examination. The tutors instruct the students in the tutorial and workshop meetings in English/Urdu as the students wish.

An applicant having bachelor’s degree in second division (at least 45% marks) from any recognized university is eligible to apply for admission.
Top applicants from amongst eligible ones are selected against available number of seats on the basis of marks obtained in graduation/bachelor's. There are no extra marks for anything else, e.g. particular courses/subjects/degrees/institutions, experience, domicile, etc. There are no reserved seats for any particular community/group, etc.

The commonwealth is described as a family of nations, originally linked together in the British Empire, and now building on their common heritage in language, culture and education, which enables them to work together in an atmosphere of greater trust and understanding than generally prevails among nations. Bringing together some 1.7 billion people of many faiths, races, languages, traditions and levels of economic development, the Commonwealth represents almost one-third of the world’s populations.

The Commonwealth of Learning (www.col.org) is an intergovernmental organization created by Commonwealth heads of Governments in 1987 to encourage the development and sharing of open learning/distance education knowledge, resources and technologies. Working with and providing services to hundreds of institutions throughout the 54 Member Commonwealth, COL is helping to increase the capacities of developing nations to meet the demands for improved access to quality education and training. With Headquarter based in Vancouver, Canada, this International Organization serves the 54 Member Commonwealth with a mandate to widen opportunities for learning by promoting the development and sharing of open and distance learning resources and communication technologies.

Commonwealth MBA / MPA Programme is being offered in different Open Universities of Asian and African countries also. Currently, this Programme is being offered in Allama Iqbal Open University, Indira Ghandi National Open University, Bangladesh Open University, Open University of Sri Lanka, WAWASAN Open University College, Malaysia and National Open University of Nigeria.

Commonwealth MBA/MPA (CMBA/CMPA) Programme for Executives aims to complement existing MBA/MPA programmes currently being offered in the Commonwealth in meeting the social and professional demands for management and public administration education at the postgraduate level. The objectives of the Programmes are: i. To enable students in the Commonwealth countries where the programmes are offered to obtain Masters degrees in the areas of Business Administration and Public Administration, contributing to their professional growth and career advancement and to their countries’ Development. ii. To develop human resources in various aspects of the areas noted above iii. To develop quality Post-Graduate Programmes that can be implemented widely in Commonwealth countries and can be recognized across the Commonwealth.

Three levels. There are four stages of study modules in the CMBA/ CMPA Programme Core, Specialist Compulsory, Electives, and those required for the Degree. Attainment of different levels of academic awards (Post Graduate Professional Certificate, Post Graduate Diploma and MBA or MPA Degree) will depend on the successful completion of each of the stages of study.

Student has to complete fifteen (15) courses for the degree of CMBA / CMPA.

Minimum Two (02) years if the student does not give break in his or her studies. Maximum time allowed for completing the degree is five (05) years.

The CMBA/CMPA Programmes seeks highly capable and qualified individuals committed to self-development and higher level of achievement in their professional lives. Admission to the CMBA/CMPA Programme for Executives requires the following criteria: • At least second class Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University. • A minimum of two years of experience. • Residency in Pakistan. • A working knowledge of the English language. • Satisfactory score of the CMBA/CMPA Admission Test. The Admission Test will be conducted by the offering institution. The Admission Test is designed to provide an additional dimension of measure for the selection of candidates for this vigorous and demanding Programme of study. There are four (4) portions of the admission test which includes • General Awareness • English Language • Quantitative Aptitude • Reasoning The passing marks are 50% in the admission test. The result can be viewed on www.colaiou.org or www.aiou.edu.pk/col. Applicants successfully completing the admission test shall be eligible for admission in the year they clear the test. Registration for the CMBA/CMPA Programme shall be valid for 5 years from the date of admission However, in case the candidate is not able to complete the Programme within 5 years, he/she shall be eligible for re-registration. The institution that you register with will announce condition of re-registration.

The applicants are required to send their admission forms along with all the required attested documents at the following address: Majed Rashid Block No 13, Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8 Islamabad. Pakistan.

Unlike the exorbitant fees in the compatible institutions, Allama Iqbal Open University charges a modest fee. Substantial portion of this fee is paid to the study centers for providing well-organized regular coaching and applied training to our students. The fee for each course is Rs 6000/= in second semester student will pay Rs 24000/= if he/she takes four courses. In third semester student has to pay Rs 24000/= if he/she takes four courses. In fourth/last semester student will pay Rs 18000/=. The total fee comes to Rs 90,900/= of the full degree, which includes the charges of study material provided by Allama Iqbal Open University. Fee can neither be refunded after the admission nor it can be adjusted for future enrollment. The students should note that the admission forms accompanied with lesser fee would not be processed unless full payment is made.

Some of the universities do not offer English as a compulsory subject for BSc/BBA, etc students;while some universities offer English as a subject which carries less than 150 or 200 marks. Candiates with their bachelor's degrees without having studied English as a subject or studied it carrying less than 150 or 200 marks are not eligible for admission. We accept applications from only those candidates who have studied English as a subject carrying 150 or 200 marks. We do not take into consideration the marks the candidates have obtained in the subject.

We offer MA in Teaching of English and not English literature.

Yes, candidates with BA/BSc in second division are eligible, but the candidates with the BA/BSc degree can apply only if they have studied complusory English with 200/150 marks. It may also be noted that admissions are awarded on merit; only the BA/BSc degree may not enable the candidates to get admission.

While determing the merit, credit may be given to these dgrees.

It may be taken into account for awarding admissions?

No, we do not. Admissions are awarded on merit keeping the regional/ provincial quota in view.

No, only the candidates with a Diploma in TEFL/TESL, etc or equivalent qualifiction are eligible.

For issuance of duplicate degree/certificate, the student is required to first report the same in the newspaper and lodge an FIR with the nearest Police Station and a declaration on the Stamp Paper of at-least Rs.5/- mentioning that the certificate/degree has been misplace and a duplicate needs to be issued by the University whereas if the lost certificate is found at the later stage, the same shall be reported and returned to the University immediately. As regards fee for issuance of Duplicate certificate/degree, the double degree fee will be charged. The request shall be made to the Controller of Examinations.

After submission of application for grant of degree, the transcript is issued within 3-4 weeks whereas the degree is issued after two years.

The procedure is the same as mentioned against Question No.49. For urgent release of degree, the student has to pay double certificate/degree fee.

There are many reasons for such mistake in the result: - The student has not written the Roll Number. - Has written wrong Roll Number. - The answer script remained unchecked by the examination and not included in the award list or any other. In such a case the students are advised to write an application to the Controller of Examinations for verification of record and issuance of correct/revised result card.

For all matters regarding exams and results, the student has to approach the Controller of Examinations. As regards re-evaluation it is informed that re-evaluation is not allowed. On the request of student rechecking is done in which it is ensured that all the questions and parts of questions are checked and marked and that the total is correct.

Re-checking fee of Rs.300/- (Rupees three hundred) is charged in the form of Bank Draft in favour of Treasurer, AIOU, alongwith application for the purpose.

On completion of the programme i.e. successfully passing required credits of the programme, the student has to apply for the certificate/degree to the Controller of Examinations on the prescribed proforma usually given at the end of the prospectus and is also available in all the Regional Office of AIOU. The documents to be attached with the application and other details are given on the back of the same proforma.

Declaration of result takes at-least three months after the completion of exams.

Appear before the UMC on the date given in the letter and prove your innocence.

You have the right to submit your appeal to the Controller of Examinations against the decision of UMC.

The general schedule of exams for each semester is as follows: Spring Semester: November-December Autumn Semester: May-June However the dates may vary due to some operational reasons. Students are advised to confirm the examination dates from their respective Regional Office or Controller of Examinations before the above dates.

For blind candidates, Controller of Examinations and Regional Directors are authorized to accord permission of writer. The applicant has to write an application in favour of either of the above officials and submit alongwith the recent photograph of the writer. Please note that the qualification of the writer should not be more than the level of programme of the blind student.

You are advised to contact the Office of Controller of Examinations on Ph. No.051-9250012 or 051-9250111 Ext: 4319. In case the time is less, you may approach your respective Regional Office. Regional Directors are authorized to issue provisional date sheets/admit slips after verifying from the record.

AIOU Examinations are conducted on the same pattern as are of different Boards/Universities. Your examination centre will be written on the date sheet issued from the Controller of Examinations which you shall receive 10-15 days ahead of exams. You are advised to take your original Identity Card and in case you don’t have your I.D. card take your original B. Form and an attested recent photograph to prove your identity in the centre.

MSc (Mathematics) requires a minimum of four (4) semester course work.

No. MSc (Mathematics) is a face to face program and requires 80% of attendence as a compulsory part.

Certainly yes, AIOU is a public sector university and therefore all degree programmes offered by AIOU are recognized by HEC.

COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER THE SUBMISSION OF FINAL ASSIGNMENTS.

SURELY CONCERNED REGIONAL OFFICES IN WRITING OR THROUGH THE COMMUNICATION BOX.

AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF MINI EXCHANGE THE CONTACT IS JUST POSSIBLE BY DIALING THE DESIRED EXTENSION.............FOLLOWING IS THE DETAIL; EXT NO.81=MATRIC,B.Ed,DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION AND 10+3 . EXT NO.82=STUDENT COUNSELLOR. EXT NO.83=PTC, CT, AND ATTC. EXT.NO.84=RECEPTION AND FA/FSC PROGRAMMES. EXT NO.85=BCS.BIT,MBA,MA AND M.Ed. EXT NO.86=POST GRADUATE /M.PHIL AND P.Hd AND ACCOUNTS AFFAIRS. EXT NO.87=CHAWKIDAR/SERVICES. EXT NO.88=REGIONAL INCHARGE.

TWICE A YEAR FOR SOME PROGRAMMES AND ONCE A YEAR FOR OTHERS=======IST OF FEBUARY AND IST OF AUGUST.

0800 HOURS TO 1500 HOURS,ON FRIDAY ONLY UP TO 1200 HOURS. SUNDAY BEING A HOLIDAY.

1ST OF FEBUARY AND 1ST OF AUGUST .(TWICE A YEAR FOR SOME PROGRAMMES AND ONCE A YEAR FOR SOME PROGRAMMES)

Why not Available update data spring 2006 in web.

The Regional Center Mianwali has scheduled for the B.Ed. Workshop here at all the tehsils of two districts Mianwali and Bhakkar from August 15,2006. The workshops would be started in three tehsils of Mianwali i.e. Isakhel, Mianwali and Piplan when four workshops at Bhakkar tehsils i.e. Kallurkot, Daryakha, Bhakkar and Mankera.

ATTC workshop has been scheduled at Govt. Comprehensive High School Mianwali from 1.8.2006 to 9.9.2006. All the students belonging to Bhakkar and Mianwali have been called to attend the workshop whcih is compulsory.

This is to inform all students that the workshop of M.ED programme for Course Code Nos. (831,837,838,840) for Semester Spring-2007, of this region, has been scheduled from 18.10.2007 to 25.10.2007 7. Timings of the workshop will be 12:00 Noon to 05:00 pm. All students have been sent intimation letter through registry. If they do not receive intimation letters, they may contact for further details on phone number 0852412511. Venue for students of District Turbat .Govt Boys Model High School Pasni Road Turbat

ALLAMA IQNAL OPEN UNIVERSITY Regional Office Turbat All the Bed students Date: _20/02/2008____________ Roll No. ______________ Address:_____________________________________ ____________________________________________ Subject: - WORKSHOP OF B.ED COURSE CODE, 655 AUTUMN 2007 SEMESTER Dear Student, Workshop is compulsory segment of your programme, in which attendance /participation is obligatory. And if you don’t attend the workshop of a course code 655 you will not be considered to have finally passed in that course. You are therefore, required to attend workshops as per the following date. Keep in mind and make sure that attendance, failing which you will be supposed to have failed. NOT LATE ARRIVALS, NO EARLY DPARTURES. Region Workshop Teaching Prictice Final Lesson Turbat Form 17-03-2008 To 02-04-2008 From 07-04-2008 To 06-05-2008 12-05-2008 to 14-05-2008 Timing: _________PM To _________ PM Venue: Government Boys Model High School Pasni Road Turbat. Tutor Name: _________________________________ Tutor address: ____________________________________ ________________________________________________ .

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY REGIONAL OFFICE TURBAT NO.F-43/ Workshop/Autumn 2007/ARDT/ Date: 11-03-2008 Dear C.T Students Regional Office Turbat Subject:- SCHEDUAL OF CT WORKSHOP AUTUMN 2007The workshop for CT Program for Aut. 2007 semester is scheduled to be held w.e.f 02-04-2008 The Deatail schedule is as Under . Region No. of Students Venue Workshop Teaching Practice Final Lesson From To From To From To Turbat 44 Govt. Boys Model High School Turbat 02-04-2008 17-04-2008 21-04-2008 20-05-2008 22-05-2008 24-05-2008 Gwader 30 Govt. Jadeed Boys High School Gwader 02-04-2008 17-04-2008 21-04-2008 20-05-2008 22-05-2008 24-05-2008 All students are advised to attend the workshop by ensuring hundred percent attendances otherwise result will be affected. AIOU Regional Office Turbat. Further contact us 0852.412511. 0852202805 Majid Hussain Baloch Assistant Regional Director Regional Office Turbat

The general schedule of exams for each semester is as follows: Spring Semester: November-December Autumn Semester: May-June However the dates may vary due to some operational reasons. Students are advised to confirm the examination dates from their respective Regional Office or Controller of Examinations before the above dates.

Department of Special Education is offering following courses; 1) M.A Special Education 2) M.Ed. Special Education 3) M.Phil Special Education 4) Ph.D Special Education (Direct)* * For more info. please contact department

Right now Department is offereing following Specializations to for its student of Masters level; 1) Visual Impairment 2) Hearing Impairment 3) Mental Retardation 4) Physical Disabilities

Following is the criteria for admission in Special Education courses; 1) For M.A - Applicant having second division in B.A can apply for admission by depositing prescribed fee in bank. 2) For M.Ed - Applicant having second division in B.A & B.Ed. is eligible for admission after depositing prescribed fee in bank. For further info. and queries please do not hesitate to contact (9250078) or visit the department.

Last date of Form Submission is September 16, 2006.