Study is based on a semester system. The academic year is divided into two semesters namely Spring and Autumn. General education and functional courses are being offered in each semester. PhD, MS/M.Phil., BS, Teacher Education, Associate Degree, HSSC and SSC Programmes i.e. Associate Degree in Education, B.Ed are being announced according to the schedule of program offering by the respective department. Study period for each semester generally lasts for 18 weeks, plus two weeks for preparation of examination. Admissions are offered twice a year as given below:

Semester         Admission open
Spring               January to March
Autumn             July to September

You can get the information about AIOU admission from any of the following sources:
1. Advertisements through Print Media
2. Advertisements through Electronic Media
3. AIOU Website: www.aiou.edu.pk
4. AIOU Regional offices

Dear applicant, AIOU offers two methods for admissions processing. The first method is online method through Online Application System (OAS) available on AIOU website (https://fmbp.aiou.edu.pk/application/index.php). The second method is to apply through the manual/ printed admission application form (Prospectus) which are available in the respective prospectus of the programs such as SSC, HSSC, Associate Degree and Teacher Education programs. 

Dear applicant/student, the admission application form is available online through Online Application System (OAS) and also available in the printed form in prospectus/forms are available in Regional Offices & sale points.

The continuing student can enroll in the next semester through Online CMS portal. The students after their enrollment are provided with the student ID and password to login through their CMS portal.

Eligibility for Admission in SSC Program.

1. Minimum age is 13 years on the date of admissions.
2. Provision of the copy of Form-B/CNIC.
3. Provision of passport size photograph. 

Eligibility for Admission in HSSC Program.

1. Minimum 33% marks in SSC certificate.
2. Provision of the copy of Form-B/CNIC.
3. Provision of passport size photograph.

Eligibility for Admission in Associate Degree Programs All applicants are advised to download the prospectus of their choice of program from the AIOU website (https://aiou.edu.pk/prospectus) and can also obtain the required information from the printed prospectus available with the regional campuses.

Eligibility for Admission in BS Programs

All applicants are advised to download the prospectus of their program interest from the AIOU website (https://aiou.edu.pk/prospectus) and can also obtain the required information from the hard copy of prospectus available with the regional campuses. 

Eligibility for Admission in B.Ed Programs

All applicants are advised to download the prospectus of their program interest from the AIOU website (https://aiou.edu.pk/prospectus) and can also obtain the required information from the hard copy of prospectus available with the regional campuses. 

Eligibility for Admission in MS/M.Phil & P.hD Programs

All applicants are advised to download the prospectus of their program interest from the AIOU website (https://aiou.edu.pk/prospectus) and can also obtain the required information from the hard copy of prospectus available with the regional campuses. 

Admission in MS/M.Phil & P.hD programs are opened once a year. 

With in two months of submitting the application form, you can confirm your admission/check status of admission, while Browsing AIOU website https://fmbp.aiou.edu.pk/application/index.php while providing student ID and password which was communicated earlier to the respective student via SMS/Email.

If the applicant has applied through Online Application System (OAS), his admission confirmation through SMS is sent within 15 working days. However, if the applicant has forwarded his documents manually through Pakistan Post/Courier Service, after the receipt of his/her documents, the admission confirmation SMS is sent within 25 working days. 

Merit based programs eligibility and processing detail are available on the AIOU website link (https://fmbp.aiou.edu.pk/application/index.php). 

No fee payment through funds transfer (IBFT/RAAST) is allowed.

The following may be the reasons that your challan data is not showing in banks.

• The data of challan shows after 1 hour of generation of challan in banks/telcos. Please visit the bank/telcos after the above stated time.
• Check due date and validity date on your challan. It should not be expired.
• A common mistake made by many students is that they have generated a new challan after adding/deleting new courses thus the challan in student’s hand may be cancelled. Please download the most recent challan which have SUBMITTED status showing in your CMS student account.
• Due to technical issues in University’s or bank’s system, sometimes, the challans are not shown in bank’s/telco’s system. In this case, try paying the fee on next working day. 

a) Online Challans

If you are continued student then check in your fee status from your CMS account through enrollment.aiou.edu.pk. Login to your CMS account>Click on Course Registration>Click on View Submitted Request>Check fee Status (paid/unpaid). If you are fresh student, then check in your fee status by logging in to your OAS portal through fmbp.aiou.edu.pk

b) Manual/Prospectus Challans

For verification of manual/prospectus challans and confirmation of admission, please contact at support.aiou.edu.pk.

c) Sometimes, due to technical issue, the fee status of paid challans is updated on OAS

or CMS after some delay.

a) Paid through Banks

In case you have paid fee in bank and it is not getting verified in CMS or OAS, then get following screenshots of your transaction from bank and share at support@aiou.edu.pk

• ABL: Get T24 screenshot from ABL bank branch
• MCB: Get TM0098 screenshot from MCB Bank branch
• UBL: Get META DATA screenshot from UBL Bank Branch
• FWBL: Get MIS screenshot from Bank Branch

b) Paid through Telcos (Jazz Cash/Easypaisa/Upaisa)

In case you paid fee through telcos and it is not getting verified, then share sms or notification received after successful transaction containing Transaction ID at support@aiou.edu.pk.

If you were eligible student and your admission was not processed due to any reason, then download fee adjustment application from AIOU website, fill it and dispatch the same to admission department. Your fee will be adjusted in the current semester.

Download refund application from AIOU website, fill it and dispatch the same at the address given on the refund application. 

The refund process starts after finalization of admissions. The estimated time for processing of refund is 30 days. You will receive refund cheque at the address you have given on your admission form, approximately after 30 days of date of refund application.

The eligible students can apply for refund before the start of study period as per Academic Calendar available on the AIOU website. The ineligible students can apply for refund within one year of fee deposit date.

Refund will be made after deduction @10% of total fee in case the student/applicant do not wish to continue and applied for refund of fee before the start of study period as per Academic Calendar available on the AIOU website. Refund will be made after deduction @15% of total fee in case the student/applicant is ineligible for admission and applied for refund of fee within one year of fee deposit date. 

If you could not received your refund cheque after prescribed time period, then call at (051)-111 112-468 or lodge complaint ticket at support@aiou.edu.pk. 

All kind of other fee including but not limited to degree fee, reappear exams fee, change of name/father name, examiner registration fee, tutor registration fee, workshop center change, late assignment evaluation fee, analysis fee, rechecking of answer scripts fee, NOC fee, subject/group change fee, tender fee etc. will not be refunded. 

The students who have deposited their fee in excess, complete excess fee will be refunded or adjusted as the case may be. 

Please get your delta voucher from your CMS account through following path: Login to CMS account>Click on My Financial Account>Click on Account Inquiry>Click on Charges Due>Click on View PDF to print the challan In case your challan is not available in your CMS account after lapse of a reasonable time, then please contact at support.aiou.edu.pk.

The student can access the AAGHI LMS by accessing the link https://aaghi.aiou.edu.pk and using the credentials provided by the university.

Generally, the credentials for AAGHI LMS are sent through SMS prior to commencement of study period. However, if you’ve not received the credentials, you may contact the concerned Regional Campus through email. The email IDs of regional campuses are available at the link: https://aaghi.aiou.edu.pk/images/portal/LMS_REGION_EMAIL_ALL.pdf

The courses are updated on AAGHI LMS after confirmation of Admission. 

The Assignments schedule is available on the AIOU website under the link https://aiou.edu.pk/assignment-schedule. 

The students enrolled in BS/BEd/MA/MSc (On Distance Learning Mode) and equivalent programmes are required to upload their assignments on AAGHI LMS portal. Such students can login by accessing the link https://aaghi.aiou.edu.pk/ and using AAGHI LMS credentials provided by the university to submit their respective course assignments. Assignments of SSC/ HSSC programs are submitted to the tutors. For further assistance in this regard, students may contact his/ her respective Regional Campus i.e he/ she contact to Lahore Campus, if he/ she belong to this region. 

The student can submit the application in the concerned Regional Campus. If the student has submitted the assignments on AAGHI LMS as per assignment schedule, the Regional Campus concerned shall forward the supplementary result to this office for revision of result. 

Students are advised to check their AAGHI LMS portal account regularly as the workshops schedule is uploaded on AAGHI LMS portal. Furthermore, the schedule is also uploaded on AIOU website under the link https://aiou.edu.pk/workshopinformation

Students are advised to regularly check their LMS account during their study period. Moreover, the schedule is also available on AIOU website.

Please view the short tutorial by accessing the link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntdq74_eAao 

Workshop schedule is accessible on the AIOU website under workshop information tab. Furthermore, regarding face to face workshops, you may contact respective Regional Campus as well. 

CMS means Campus Management System. It is a software that maintains academic record of the student. Student can check in their tutors’ information, admit card, result history and other details from CMS. Moreover, course registration and fee challan are also generated through CMS. 

The CMS credentials are sent through SMS. However, if the student hasn’t received the SMS, s/he may contact the concerned Regional Campus in this regard. 

Tutors’ detail is available in CMS under Academic Record Tile.

The tutors are allocated by the concerned Regional Campus prior to commencement of study period. If the tutors’ detail isn’t available in CMS, the students are advised to contact concerned Regional Campus in this regard. 

The tutor e-registration drive is advertised in newspaper as well as on AIOU website. The potential candidates can apply for e-registration by following the criteria/ manner prescribed in the advertisement. 

You may contact the concerned Regional Campus for checking the status of your registration. 

The appointment/allocation of a course to tutor is being made through an automatic system as per grading/ merit of the tutor. Moreover, when a course is allotted to the tutor, he/ she will receive an SMS from the concerned Regional Campus.

All the registered tutors may update their information during profile update drive. For further details in this regard, please contact your concerned Regional Campus.

Ans. The student can apply for Bonafide and Medium of Instructions certificate along with all National ID Card , necessary details, Roll Number, Registration Number, other supporting documents (AIOU program History / PRC/ Transcript/ Degree) for the following methods:

I. By Hand: To Student Facilitation Center (SFC) (the SFC is located in front of Mailing Section ,near to Gate 02), Main Campus, AIOU, Sector H-8, Islamabad.

II. By E-mail/ Post: To the office of Director Student Affairs, Block 28, Ground Floor, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad. For further guidance, please call on 051-9057813, 051-9250174 (Email: director_sac@aiou.edu.pk, gul.hassan@aiou.edu.pk)

Ans. Recommendation /Reference letter is issued by concerned faculty members (Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor etc.) of the concerned department. Contact details of the Academic Departments are available on AIOU website. https://aiou.edu.pk/ 

Ans. The student may send/ submit the properly filled scholarships forms announced by other Govt. Organizations / institutions i.e PEEF, Staff Welfare Organization, Punjab Benevolent Fund & Federal Benevolent Fund etc., along with AIOU paid admission challans (copy), AIOU program History / PRC/ Transcript/ Degree and other supporting documents for the following methods:

1. By Hand: To Student Facilitation Center (SFC) (the SFC is located in front of Mailing Section ,near to Gate 02), Main Campus, AIOU, Sector H-8, Islamabad. II.
2. By Post: To the office of Director Student Affairs, Block 28, Ground Floor, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad. For further guidance, please call on 051-9057812.  

Ans. The student can apply for financial assistance on the prescribed application form which is available at the AIOU website. (https://aiou.edu.pk/directorate-students-advisorycounseling-services). 

Ans. The student can apply for financial assistance on the prescribed application form of SSF-101 scheme which is available at the AIOU website. (https://aiou.edu.pk/directoratestudents-advisory-counseling-services).

Ans. The student can apply for financial assistance on the prescribed application form of SSF-106 scheme for disable students which is available at the AIOU website. (https://aiou.edu.pk/directorate-students-advisory-counseling-services). 

Ans. The student can apply for financial assistance on the prescribed application form of SSF-106 scheme for orphan students which is available at the AIOU website. (https://aiou.edu.pk/directorate-students-advisory-counseling-services).

Ans. The student can apply for financial assistance on the prescribed application form of SSF-106 scheme for prisoners which is available at the AIOU website. (https://aiou.edu.pk/directorate-students-advisory-counseling-services).

Ans. The student can apply for financial assistance on the prescribed application form of SSF-106 scheme for transgender which is available at the AIOU website. (https://aiou.edu.pk/directorate-students-advisory-counseling-services).

Ans. The student can apply for financial assistance on the prescribed application form of SSF-103 scheme for merit base students which is available at the AIOU website. (https://aiou.edu.pk/directorate-students-advisory-counseling-services).

 Ans. The student can apply for financial assistance on the prescribed application form of SSF-105 scheme for research grant which is available at the AIOU website. (https://aiou.edu.pk/directorate-students-advisory-counseling-services).

Ans. The student can apply for financial assistance on the prescribed application form of SSF-102 scheme for earn to learn students which is available at the AIOU website. (https://aiou.edu.pk/directorate-students-advisory-counseling-services)

Once the Results are declared, the students can view their result on CMS portal, by clicking on my Results tab, and can see further component details by clicking on “view course detail” option. 

40% passing marks in Final Exam and aggregate 40% (Assignments and Final exam) is mandatory to pass any course at Matric, FA and BA (Old) program level.

If a student at Matric, FA and BA (old) program level gets 40% marks in Assignments and gets 40% (aggregate) but cannot get 40% marks in Final exam component of any course, he/she will be declared as Failed.

50% passing marks in Final Exams and 50% aggregate (Assignments, Quiz, Attendance and Final exam) is mandatory to pass any course at above mentioned levels. 

If a student at Associate Degree, BS , B.Ed and M.Com program level gets 50% marks in Assignments, Attendance and Quiz components and attains aggregate percentage 50% as well, but cannot get 50% marks in Final exam component he/she will be declared as Failed, in that course. 

40% passing marks in Final exam and overall 40% (Assignments and Final exam) is mandatory to pass any course at Postgraduate level. 

If a student at postgraduate level gets 40% marks in assignments component and aggregate percentage is 40% (overall) but cannot get 40% marks in final exam he/she will be declared as Failed, in that course. 

Passing criteria for BS, MSc, M.Phil. and Ph.D. level is as under:-

BS                : 50% in each component including 70% class attendance component and aggregate 50%.

MSc.            : 50% in each component including 70% class attendance component and aggregate 50%.

M.Phil.        : 50% in continuous Assessment i.e. assignment andmidterm component (weightage 20:30),

                       50% in final exam, including 70% class attendance and aggregate 50%.

Ph.D.           : 70% in continuous assessment i.e. assignment and midterm component (weightage 20:30),

                       70% in final exam including 70% class attendance and aggregate 70%.

I.    For ODL mode, if the marks of Assignments, Quiz or Attendance are missing, please contact office of Directorate of Regional Services, they will check your claim and will send the case to Results Section, who will then update the marks, if the claim is valid.

II.    In case of missing Final Exam marks, send your application to Additional Controller Secrecy, and the Results Section will update the marks, provided that the secrecy section finds them in the award list.

III.    In case of Face to Face mode, please route your application through respective department, in case of ambiguity in any component of any course.

Normal Degree Duration Time: one month (if no objection)

Urgent Degree Duration Time: 15 Days (if no objection)

Exam Center is changed only once in a Degree Tenure, download form from AIOU website ,submit the prescribed fee in the bank and provide evidence for permanent change of Exam Center Change your address via Student Service request.

Change your address via Student Service request or Via Address change form available at AIOU website. 

There are many reasons for such mistake in the result: - The student might not have written the Roll Number or error in Roll Number. - The answer script remained unchecked and not included in the award list or any other reasons/ issue. 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 far as re-evaluation is concerned, the prescribed rules do not allowed the re-evaluation. On the request of student, rechecking is carried out in which it is ensured that all the questions and parts of questions have been remained unmarked and no discrepancies in the awarded of total marks.

Re-checking fee:

PTC, CT, ATTC, B.Ed, Matric, FA & Graduate Programmes:       Rs.700/- Per Course

BS, MA, MSc, PGD & Equivalent:                                                Rs.800/- Per Course

MS, MPhil, PhD & Equivalent:                                                       Rs.1000/- Per Course

On completion of the program i.e. successfully passing the required credits of the program, 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 Offices of AIOU. The required documents to be attached with the application and other details are given on the back of the same proforma.

After submission of application for issuance of degree, the transcript is issued within 3-4 weeks, whereas urgent degree is issued within 15 days and normal degree in one month. 

For urgent release of degree, the student has to pay double certificate/degree fee.

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 need a duplicate Certificate/ Degree 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. 

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

• Duly filled Degree Form
• Fee Challan (Degree Fee, Reappear Fee if any)
• Official Copy of PRC/Transcript for which Certificate/Degree is Required
• Attested Copies by Gazetted Officer (Stamp should be with the Name & Designation) of Previously Completed Certificates/Degrees

If it is reported by the student within 45 days then there will be no fee after that period, university will charge fee for correction in PC/ Transcript etc 

Allama Iqbal Open University Degree Tracking System (DTS) is introduced for the help of the students, who can online check the current status of their PRC/Transcript/Certificate/Degree. Student can visit dts.aiou.edu.pk and enter Degree Tracking ID or Roll Number for the information.

Rs. 600 is fee for per Certificate/Diploma/Degree/Course Certificate verification by post. 

Rs. 1000 is fee for per Certificate/Diploma/Degree/Course Certificate verification by hand (same day), time for submission of documents for verification is 11:00 am in the main campus Block No.3 AIOU Islamabad Department of Examinations and receive the verification after 3:00 pm on the same day. 

For blind and physically handicapped students/ candidates (having problems with writing due to defect in upper limb), 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 officers and submit along with the recent photograph of the writer. Please note that the qualification of the writer should be less/ lower than the level of program of the blind and physically handicapped students/ candidates (having problems with writing due to defect in upper limb).

You are advised to contact the Office of Controller of Examinations on Ph. No.051- 9250012 or051-9250111 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.

A student, if not satisfied about his/ her result in any course code, may apply for rechecking by depositing prescribed fee and filling of form available on university website. Challan form for this effect is also available on the University website. Student has provision for online request/ manual application and then rechecking committee will inform the student about the result of rechecking & process. For further information, student may call on 0519250049.

Yes, all the eligible candidates across Pakistan will be given admission provided they have fulfilled the required formalities. But, the tutorial classes and workshops will only be held in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Hyderabad, Bahawalpur, Sargodha and Multan, provided that sufficient number of students is available in that particular region to form a group. On the basis of availability of sufficient number of students, groups will be formed in respective AIOU aforesaid regions in Pakistan according to the addresses of the students mentioned on admission form. However, the student may write the name of region of his/her choice from among the aforesaid regions for tutorial classes and workshops on the top of first page of admission form. In case of low enrollment in any aforesaid region, the students will be allotted any other nearby region from among the aforesaid regions.

Unlimited as everyone can get admission.

Yes. All may apply across Pakistan, but the tutorial classes and workshops will only be held in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Sargodha, Multan, Bahawalpur and Hyderabad.

There is no age limit for taking admission in MLIS program.

An applicant having bachelors degree with any subject(s) in second division (at least 45% marks) from any HEC recognized university is eligible to get admission. There is no age limit. There is no merit. Interested candidates should deposit the prescribed fee and completed admission form alongwith all required documents (attested copies of detailed mark sheets, certificates, degrees of matriculation, intermediate, graduation and NIC and/or domicile, photos, etc) in any designated bank as listed in the prospectus.

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.

The admission of MLIS is offered in February- March session every year.

Yes, all the eligible candidates across Pakistan will be given admission provided they have fulfilled the required formalities. But, the tutorial classes and workshops will only be held in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Hyderabad, Bahawalpur, Sargodha and Multan, provided that sufficient number of students is available in that particular region to form a group. On the basis of availability of sufficient number of students, groups will be formed in respective AIOU aforesaid regions in Pakistan according to the addresses of the students mentioned on admission form. However, the student may write the name of region of his/her choice from among the aforesaid regions for tutorial classes and workshops on the top of first page of admission form. In case of low enrollment in any aforesaid region, the students will be allotted any other nearby region from among the aforesaid regions.

Unlimited as everyone can get admission.

Yes. All may apply across Pakistan, but the tutorial classes and workshops will only be held in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Sargodha, Multan, Bahawalpur and Hyderabad.

There is no age limit for taking admission in MLIS program.

An applicant having bachelors degree with any subject(s) in second division (at least 45% marks) from any HEC recognized university is eligible to get admission. There is no age limit. There is no merit. Interested candidates should deposit the prescribed fee and completed admission form alongwith all required documents (attested copies of detailed mark sheets, certificates, degrees of matriculation, intermediate, graduation and NIC and/or domicile, photos, etc) in any designated bank as listed in the prospectus.

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 bachelors degree with any subject(s) in second division (at least 45% marks) from any HEC recognized university is eligible to get admission. There is no age limit. There is no merit. Interested candidates should deposit the prescribed fee and completed admission form alongwith all required documents (attested copies of detailed mark sheets, certificates, degrees of matriculation, intermediate, graduation and NIC and/or domicile, photos, etc) in any designated bank as listed in the prospectus.

An applicant having bachelors degree with any subject(s) in second division (at least 45% marks) from any HEC recognized university is eligible to get admission. There is no age limit. There is no merit. Interested candidates should deposit the prescribed fee and completed admission form alongwith all required documents (attested copies of detailed mark sheets, certificates, degrees of matriculation, intermediate, graduation and NIC and/or domicile, photos, etc) in any designated bank as listed in the prospectus.

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 Program is being offered in different Open Universities of Asian and African countries also. Currently, this Program 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 Program 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. 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 Bachelors 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 Majed Rashid Block No 13, Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8 Islamabad. Pakistan.

Registration fee Rs:200 Fee for viva voce Rs. 350 Admission fee Rs. 700 Technology fee Rs. 100 Course fee Rs. 26460 per course

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

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 qualification is eligible.

We offer MA in Teaching of English and not English literature. AIOU only offers M.A Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). You can see further details from the following link:
http://www.aiou.edu.pk/DeptDetail.asp?DeptID=48

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 compulsory 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.

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 compulsory 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 degrees.

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 qualification is eligible.

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. Candidates 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.