Allama Iqbal Open University AIOU Spring Admission 2026

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), has advertised the AIOU spring admission 2026 schedule and is offering a wide range of programs from Matric to PhD level. This spring intake brings a major milestone as AIOU is offering Matric (Science) for the first time, opening new educational opportunities for much interested science students across Pakistan. According to the official admission advertisement, Students are strongly advised to complete the online admission process well before the deadline.

In this post, we provide complete and up-to-date information about AIOU Spring Admission 2026, including the full list of programs from Matriculation to PhD level, details of certificate courses, face-to-face programs, the admission schedule, entry test schedules for MPhil, MS, and PhD programs, test venue information, and a step-by-step guide on how to submit the online application.

The last date to apply for fresh and continue students is 10 February 2026.

📘 Matric Level Programs

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has introduced Matric Science for the first time, marking a historic milestone in the field of distance education in Pakistan. This great decision will provide an opportunity for those students who are much intersted in science subjects but are unable to enroll in conventional schools due to financial, geographical, or personal constraints. Now let’s see the matric to Ph.D programs list below.

Matric Programs:

• Matric (Science) (First Time Offered)

• Matric (General)

• Matric (Dars-e-Nizami)

📘 Intermediate Level Programs

• FA (General)

• FA (Dars-e-Nizami)

• I.Com

• FA (Open Courses)

📘 Associate Degree Programs (General)

• Associate Degree in Arts (B.A General)

• BA (Open Courses)

• Associate Degree programs (Selected Subjects)

📘BS Programs (4-Year Programs)

• BS Computer Science

• BS Urdu

• BS English

• BS Sociology

• BS Mass Communication

• BS Islamic Studies

• BS Arabic

• BS Pakistan Studies

📘 Professional & Specialized Programs

• B.Ed (1.5 Years Program)

• B.Ed (1.5 Years Special Education)

• B.Ed (Elementary Education 2.5 Years)

• B.Ed (Science Education 2.5 Years)

• B.Ed (Special Education 2.5 Years)

📘 B.Ed (2 and 4 Years Programs)

• Special Education

• Science Education

• Elementary Education

• Secondary Education

• School Leadership and Management

• Distance and Non-formal Education

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad has also opened admissions for Spring Semester 2026 in a wide range of Associate Degrees, BS, MS, MPhil, PhD, MBA, PGD, and Certificate programs on a face-to-face basis. Being an HEC-recognized public sector university, AIOU continues to provide quality higher education across Pakistan through its main campus and regional centers.

Students looking for Allama Iqbal Open University admissions online apply 2026 can now submit their applications through the official AIOU admission portal before the closing date. The list of face to face programs is being given below.

Associate Degree Programmes (Face to Face)

The following Associate Degree Programmes are offered under AIOU Spring Admission 2026:

• Botany

• Data Analytics

• Human Nutrition and Dietetics

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Environmental Sciences

• Mathematics

• Statistics

BS Programmes (FA/FSc Based – Duration 4 Years)

Candidates waiting for the result of 2nd year can also apply.

• Biochemistry

• Chemistry

• Computer Sciences (Specializations: Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science, Information Technology & Software Engineering)

• Data Analytics

• Health & Physical Education

• Microbiology

• Physics

• Statistics (Data Science)

• Botany

• Human Nutrition & Dietetics

• Mathematics

• Physics (Data Science Minor)

• Statistics

• BSc (Hons) Agriculture

Offered at Islamabad, Lahore, Bahawalpur, Multan, Karachi, Quetta, Muzaffarabad, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, D.G. Khan, Abbottabad & Mirpur (AJK).

BS Programmes (BSc Based – Duration 2.5 Years)

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Statistics

• Environmental Sciences

• Physics

BS Programmes (AD Based – Duration 2 Years)

(For applicants having AIOU or relevant discipline with minimum required credit hours)

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Environmental Sciences

• Microbiology

• Statistics

MBA Programmes (Face to Face)

• COL MBA Programme

• COL MPA Programme

MPhil / MS / MSc (Hons) Programmes

• MPhil Arabic

• MPhil Islamic Studies (Hadith & Hadith Science)

• MPhil Islamic Studies (Quran & Tafseer)

• MPhil Education (Specialization in Teacher Education / Science Education)

• MPhil History

• MPhil Mass Communication

• MPhil Iqbal Studies

• MPhil Pakistani Languages & Literature (Pashto, Punjabi, Sindhi, Saraiki, Balochi & Brahvi)

• MPhil Agricultural Technology

• MPhil Physics

• MPhil Statistics

MS Programmes

• MS Commerce

• MS Management Sciences (HRM, Banking & Finance, Marketing)

• MS Sharia

MSc (Hons) Programmes

• MSc (Hons) Agricultural Extension

• MSc (Hons) Rural Development

PhD Programmes

• Arabic

• Islamic Studies (Quran & Tafseer)

• Teacher Education

• Business Administration

• Agricultural Extension

• Physics

• Science Education

• Sociology

• Environmental Sciences

Note: Fully funded scholarships are available for PhD students (criteria available on AIOU website).

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)

• PGD Computer Science

• PGD Data Science

• PGD Cyber Security

Certificate Programmes

• Floricultural and Landscaping Diploma

• Certificate in AutoCAD (Civil)

Admission Schedule – AIOU Spring Admission 2026

(This date is commonly searched as AIOU spring 2026 admission last date and Allama Iqbal Open University admission 2026 last date.)

Entry Test Schedule for MPhil, MS & PhD Programmes

Test Time: 09:00 AM

Test Venues

Applicants can appear at any center as per their convenience:

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 Bypass, Takhtani Road, Quetta

4. Regional Campus AIOU, Street # 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 Admission Notes

• For PhD and MPhil/MS, only applicants qualifying the entry test will be called for interview.

• Merit will be determined after interview.

• BS programmes are offered on open merit, no test or interview required.

• Applicants can deposit fee after submission of online application.

How to Apply for AIOU Spring Admission 2026

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Check eligibility and complete details of your desired programme from the AIOU prospectus available on the university website.

2. Submit online application at:
   https://fmbp.aiou.edu.pk

3. Continuing students can register courses through CMS:
   https://enrollment.aiou.edu.pk

4. Deposit fee in any branch of ABL, MCB, FWBL, NBP, or via UPaisa, Easypaisa, JazzCash & 1-Link.

5. Keep a copy of the submitted application and paid challan for record.