Admissions in AIOU for spring 2026
Admissions in AIOU for spring 2026
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced its admissions in various fields in the current session of spring 2026. Here is the complete schedule of it.
About AIOU
The AIOU is a highly ranked university in Pakistan known for its distance learning. It offers education for those who can’t afford regular schooling due to many reasons in their social life. They offer education by various methods, like online sessions, writing assignments, and then examinations.
Spring 2026 Admissions in Allama Iqbal Open University
Normally each university announces admissions in their institute two times in a year, once in June to September and a second time in December to February. The June to September admissions are fall admissions, while the December to February admissions are spring admissions. Here is the complete guide for AIOU spring 2026 admissions, which are announced for both national and international students across various fields.
What is ODL learning?
The ODL stands for “Open and Distance Learning”. In the current advertisement there are different programs specific for ODL and face-to-face learning. The ODL-based learning is offered in the following fields according to the spring 2026 AIOU admissions advertisement.
- Matric in science, general, Dars-e-Nizami, and open courses
- Intermediate in general, I. Com, Dars e Nizame, and open courses
- ADP (Associate Degree Programs) – 2 Years
- Bachelor programs – 2 years, 2.5 years & 4 years
- Business Administration
- Teacher Training programs (B.ED)—1.5 Years, 2 Years, 2.5 Years & 4 Years
- Postgraduate Diplomas
- Simple Diplomas
Face-to-face learning in AIOU spring admissions for 2026
There are many subjects in which AIOU is offering face-to-face learning. These are science subjects in which the ODL model is not possible, as they have practical requirements to get complete knowledge of these subjects. The following subjects have been offered in the current advertisement for face-to-face learning.
- ADP in science
- Bachelor programs—2 years, 2.5 years & 4 years
The AIOU has also announced the M.Phil and PhD programs in specific degrees in the current spring of 2026, but they are beyond face-to-face learning.
For international students
The AIOU also offers admissions for international students in various fields, but there is no specific mention model which will be adopted for international students. The detail of fields is described below:
- Matric in general and open courses
- Intermediate in general, I.COM, and open courses
- ADP (Associate Degree Programs) – 2 Years
- Bachelor programs – 2 years, 2.5 years & 4 years
- Business Administration
- Teacher Training programs (B.ED)—1.5 years, 2 years to 2.5 years & 4 years
- Postgraduate Diplomas
Last date to apply
The last date to apply for AIOU matric, intermediate and bachelor programs is 10 Febraury 2026.
M.S, M. Phil and PhD Programs admission last date
The last date to apply for M.S, M. Phil and PhD in AIOU is 17 Febraury 2026.
AIOU Enrollment
The enrollment in AIOU is divided into two categories:
- New student enrollment
- Existing student enrollment
1. New Student Enrollment
This enrollment is typically known as OAS (Online Admission System). It is the portal where a candidate can create his/her profile at the time of admission. Here he/she put the details for their login.
Get a detailed procedure to create an OAS profile for admission to AIOU.
2. Existing Student Enrollment
- Allied Bank Limited
- Muslim Commercial Bank
- First women bank limited
- National bank Pakistan
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