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AIOU new academic session to start from August 1

By our correspondents
July 18, 2017

Islamabad: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will start its new academic session (admissions-Autumn 2017) from August 1.

The admission will be open from Matric to PhD level. According to Directorate of Admissions, a number of new programs of BS, M.Phil and Ph.D level would be introduced from the new semester as well.

Besides this, short-courses of professional nature will also be launched as per the new initiatives recently taken by the Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Shahid Siddiqui. The University is expanding its scope of academic programs according to the market’s needs and interests of general public.Being the Mega University in the public sector, it was looking forward to include maximum number of disciplines in its educational net. The University has activated its 44 regional offices to provide all possible assistance to inspiring applicants for taking admissions that will continue till September 5.

Online admission forms will also be available to facilitate the students. The University’s website has also been upgraded to keep the students informed about the new developments relating to admission, examination and mailing of books. Qualitative improvement is being brought about at all levels to ensure quality education.