AIOU Admissions 2026 Open – Matric FA BS B.Ed PGD & PhD Programs
AIOU Admissions Autumn 2026 — ODL Programmes
| Programme Category | Duration / Basis | Available Programmes |
|---|---|---|
| Matric Programmes | — | Matric (General), Matric (Science), Matric (Dars-e-Nizami), Matric (Open Courses) |
| Intermediate Programmes | — | FA (General), FA (Dars-e-Nizami), ICom, FA (Open Courses), FSc (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering) |
| Associate Degree – General | 2 Years | Associate Degree in Arts (BA General), Associate Degree in Commerce (BCom), BA Open Courses, BS Open Courses |
| Associate Degree – Subject | 2 Years | Arabic, Business Administration, E-Commerce, English, Education, Economics, Gender & Women Studies, Instructional Design & Technology, History, International Relations, Library & Information Sciences, Mass Communication, Pakistan Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Urdu |
| BS – HSSC Based | 4 Years | Arabic, Islamic Studies, Islamic Finance, Accounting & Finance, Early Childhood Care & Education, Economics, English, Gender & Women Studies, History, International Relations, Library & Information Sciences, Mass Communication, Pakistan Studies, Sociology, Urdu, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Psychology, E-Commerce, Computer Sciences (AI & Data Science), Instructional Design & Technology |
| BS – BA/BSc Based | 2.5 Years | Arabic, Islamic Studies, Islamic Finance, Islamic Studies specializations, Accounting & Finance, Economics, English, Gender & Women Studies, History, International Relations, Instructional Design & Technology, Library & Information Sciences, Mass Communication, Pakistan Studies, Sociology, Urdu |
| BS – AD Based | 2 Years | Arabic, Islamic Studies, Islamic Finance, Islamic Studies specializations, Accounting & Finance, Economics, English, Gender & Women Studies, History, International Relations, Library & Information Sciences, Pakistan Studies, Sociology, Urdu |
| BBA Programmes | Varies | BBA (HSSC Based), BBA (BA/BSc Based), BBA (AD Based) |
| BEd – BS/MA/MSc Based | 1.5 Years | BEd (1.5 Years), BEd (1.5 Years) Special Education |
| BEd – ADE Based | 2 Years | Distance & Non Formal Education, Elementary Teacher Education, School Leadership & Management, Science Education, Secondary Teacher Education |
| BEd – BA/BSc/AD Based | 2.5 Years | Elementary Teacher Education, Science Education, Special Education |
| BEd – HSSC Based | 4 Years | Distance & Non Formal Education, Elementary Teacher Education, School Leadership & Management, Secondary Teacher Education, Special Education, Science Education (FSc/A Level Based) |
| Post Graduate Diplomas | — | Criminology, Early Childhood Education, ELM, EPM, Entrepreneurship, Gender & Women Studies, HRM, IFRS, Population & Development, Supply Chain Management, TEFL, Sustainable Environmental Design, Public Health & Nutrition, Environment Health & Safety |
| Certificates / Diplomas | — | Al Lisanul Arabi, Arabi Bol Chaal, Arabic Certificate Course, ATTC, Certificate IFTAA, Lughat ul Quran, Certificate Imam & Khateeb, Tajweed ul Quran, Literacy & Non Formal Education, Librarianship, Special Education, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Physical & Health Impairment, Visual Impairment, E-Commerce Skills & Online Courses, Organic Kitchen Gardening, Diploma in Islamic Law & Jurisprudence, Diploma Islamic Finance, Diploma in Literacy & Non Formal Education, Diploma in Library & Information Sciences |
AIOU Admission 2026: Autumn Admissions, All Programs & Last Date to Apply.
Face-to-Face Programmes
| Programme Category | Duration / Basis | Available Programmes |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree Programmes | — | Botany, Chemistry, Data Analytics*, Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics* |
| BS Programmes – FA/FSc Based | 4 Years | Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Sciences* (AI, CyberSecurity, Data Science, IT & Software Engineering), Data Analytics, Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Health & Physical Education, Mathematics*, Microbiology, Physics (Data Science Minor), Physics, Statistics, Statistics (Data Science), BSc (Hons.) Agriculture |
| BS Programmes – BSc Based | 2.5 Years | Chemistry, Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics* |
| BS Programmes – ADS Based | 2 Years | Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics* |
| Post Graduate Diploma / Certificate | — | PGD Data Science, Certificate in AutoCAD (Civil) |
| MBA Programmes | 1.5 / 2 Years | MBA Programme (1.5 Years), MBA Programme (2 Years) |
| MPhil/MS/MSc (Hons.) | — | MPhil Islamic Studies, MPhil Distance & Non Formal Education, MPhil Chemistry, MPhil Mathematics, MPhil Physics, MPhil Statistics, MPhil Environmental Sciences, MPhil Agricultural Technology, MPhil Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, MS Computer Science, MS Community Health & Nutrition, MSc (Hons.) Live Stock Management, MSc (Hons.) Agricultural Extension, MSc (Hons.) Rural Development |
| PhD Programmes | — | Islamic Studies, Distance & Non Formal Education, Science Education, Mass Communication, Pakistani Languages & Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agricultural Extension, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Food & Nutrition |
* Location-based programmes: Islamabad, Lahore, Bahawalpur, Multan, Karachi, Quetta, Muzaffarabad, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, D.G. Khan, Abbottabad and Mirpur AK, depending on the specific programme marking.
Admission & Test Schedule
| Programme | Closing Date |
|---|---|
| Matric, FA, AD, BS, BEd, PGD & Certificate Courses (Fresh) | 24 August 2026 |
| PhD, MPhil/MS/MSc (Hons.) | 17 August 2026 |
| All Programmes – 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: 09:00 AM
AIOU Admissions 2026 Open: Matric, FA, BS, BEd, PGD & PhD Programs.
Test Venues
| # | Test Centre |
|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Complex Main Campus AIOU, H-8, Islamabad |
| 2 | Regional Campus, AIOU CF-7, Shah Rukn-e-Alam Colony, Near Thana Stop, Multan |
| 3 | Regional Campus, AIOU, Eastern By Pass, Takhtani Road, Quetta |
| 4 | Regional Campus, AIOU, St # 6, D-1, Block No. 14, Federal ‘B’ Area, Karachi |
| 5 | Regional Campus, AIOU, Shahra-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Near Army Public School & College, Khumer Cantt, Gilgit |
Important: The test will be held at 09:00 AM, and applicants can appear at any of the listed centres according to their convenience. AIOU Admission 2026: Autumn Admissions, All Programs & Last Date to Apply.
How to Apply
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check eligibility and programme details in the prospectuses available on the University website. |
| 2 | Submit the online application through the official admission portal. |
| 3 | Manual forms for Matric, Intermediate, ADA, BEd and ATTC are available at Regional Offices and Sale Points. |
| 4 | Continuing students can register courses through CMS. |
| 5 | Fee can be deposited through ABL, MCB, FWBL, NBP, Upaisa, Easypaisa, JazzCash and 1-Link. |
International Students
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible Programmes | Matric, Intermediate, Associate Degree, BS, B.Ed and PGD |
| Learning Mode | Online Learning Management System |
| Assignments | Submitted online |
| Examinations | Conducted through the online system |
| Prospectus & Forms | Available through the official AIOU website |
| overseas@aiou.edu.pk | |
| Phone | +92 51 9572495 |
AIOU Contact Information
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Office | Director Admissions |
| adms@aiou.edu.pk | |
| Helpline | (051) 111 112 468 |
| Website | aiou.edu.pk |
Note: For admission eligibility, programme-specific requirements, prospectuses, fee details and updated admission information, applicants should verify the details from the official AIOU website before applying. AIOU Admissions Autumn 2026: Last Date, Programs, Eligibility & Apply Online.
AIOU Autumn 2026 Admissions: Complete Programs List, Fees, Eligibility & Dates. AIOU Admission 2026 Last Date: Check All Programs, Entry Test Dates & Apply Online.
