Prospectus Certificates Programs
Prospectus Certificates Programs
PROSPECTUS
OF
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
FOR
Islamabad.
Vice-Chancellor’s Message
Dear Student,
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is one of the mega universities of the world and it
occupies a unique position in the education sector of Pakistan. Because of its affordability
and high quality of a distance and online academic programs, AIOU has now turned into the
most favourite university of the country with high international repute. The university made
a landmark progress by ensuring access to quality education rural areas under-privileged
students for the people of all ages particularly the females can now select and join the
programs of their choice, while sitting at their residences and along with continuing their
jobs. After assessing the success of many degree programs in Pakistan, AIOU is now going
to offer a range of programs for the students in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain,
Oman, USA and many other countries currently. More than 1.3 million students are getting benefits from the high quality educational
services of AIOU in all regions of the country through more than fifty regional offices of the university. It offers/suggests many
undergraduate and Postgraduate programs at rural and remote areas providing a paralleled opportunity to all the poor and deprived
segments of the society at an affordable cost. The university has recently digitalized all its student-support services for facilitating
its students on priority basis. This digitization of the system, it is hoped, will enable AIOU students to get all kinds of educational
programmes using their Learning Management System (LMS) Aaghi portal support online.
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AIOU ACADEMIC CALENDAR
IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES TO BE REMEMBERED
Schedule Schedule
Proposed Activity Proposed Activity
From To From To
Note: Contact concerned Regional office for exact schedule of activities. Continuing Students are sent
information for all activities by LMS/SMS. Simultaneously information is placed on website
(www.aiou.edu.pk), students can download if not received by post.
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MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DURATION/
SEMESTERS-WISE FOR EACH PROGRAMME
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REVISED POLICY FOR ASSESSMENT
As per revised formula securing passing marks in assignments/practical and other components is not compulsory
w.e.f. Spring, 2023 onwards, however, passing marks i.e. 40% in final exams will be mandatory. If a student gets 40
marks out of 100 in the final exams and does not score 50% aggregate marks, he/she will be declared Fail in the respective
course and he/she will have to re-register/re-admit in the respective course, whenever said course (s) are offered in any
of the subsequent semester (s).
There is no change in formula for Teaching Practice 1 & 2, Research Projects, Long Term Internship and such courses
where grading formula/scheme of studies is different and workshops/projects are having weightage of marks, students
will have clear/pass them too.
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AIOU Grading Scheme*
Marks Grade
80% and above A+ Grade
70% to 79% A Grade
60% to 69% B Grade
50% to 59% C Grade
40% to 49% D Grade
Below 40% Fail
* For those students who were enrolled under grading scheme.
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COMPLETE PROCEDURE TO
ENROLL IN AIOU PROGRAMMES AND SUBMISSION OF
FORM IN AIOU ISLAMABAD
All fresh and continue students can submit their admission using online system.
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CONTENTS
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General Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY necessary guidance by their respective tutors. Moreover, the
university has established full-time study centres wherein
Allama Iqbal Open University, a mega university was the students of MBA (IT), MBA (Banking and Finance),
established in 1974 under an Act of Parliament. The main MBA (Marketing), MBA (HRM), BS (CS), MSc/BS
campus of the university is situated in sector H-8, Islamabad. Chemistry, MSc/BS Microbiology etc. are being provided
It was the second open university of the world and the first instruction, guidance and counselling through face-to-face
of its kind in Asia and Africa. The aim of establishing AIOU education. AIOU is also offering four years’ under-graduate
was to provide affordable and accessible education through degrees.
distance learning at the door-steps to those people who could
not continue their education journey through formal system Apart from curricular and extra-curricular activities during
of education. The University (AIOU) operates on semester the academic year, the AIOU and its regional centres
system and admits students in Autumn and Spring semesters. actively participate in the co-curricular activities by
Under graduate admissions are offered in both the semesters arranging educational and literary seminars, workshops and
where-as post graduates are offered once a year. The conferences, attended not only by the students and faculties
enrolled students are given course books specially prepared of the university but also by the renowned dignitaries and
by the university on self-instructional principles. However, scholars. For the science students and the research scholars,
at post graduate level reprints of foreign books alongwith a science complex has been built where they use the latest
allied material and university prepared study guides help equipment of international standard for experiments and
students to polish their skills. research. To meet the present day challenges, internet
facility is also available in the student hostel and the Central
At present, the AIOU is offering programmes from Matric Library where computers have been provided to enable
to PhD level in diverse disciplines comprised of four students to access latest information available through open
faculties. The university has established study centres across source databases.
the country where distance education students are provided
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION Early Childhood Education and
Elementary Teacher Education
The Department of Elementary Teacher Education was
INTRODUCTION: established in 2003. In April 2008, the name of Elementary
The faculty of education was founded at the time of establishment Teacher Education Department was changed as Early Childhood
of the university itself. The National Institute of Education was Education and Elementary Teacher Education Department. The
established in 1973 under the Federal Ministry of Education. It Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher Education
became part of the university in June 1973 as Institute of Department offers ADE, PGD in ECE, BEd, MEd, MPhil and PhD
Education in the Faculty of Social Sciences. The progressively programs. It also offers ‘Education’ as subject at Matric,
extending functions of the Institute brought the needs for Intermediate and Graduate level. Early Childhood Education and
structural change and in 1984, it got the status of Faculty of Elementary Teacher Education Department is one of the largest
Education. departments of this institution in terms of its enrollment of
students and the number of courses offered by this department.
Departments of the Faculty
Educational Planning, Policy Studies & Leadership (EPPSL)
Faculty of Education consists of the following 06 departments:
The department was established in 1976 and was renamed as
1. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education
EPPS in 2008. It offers programs in educational planning and
2. Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher
management. These programs are aimed at producing a cadre of
Education
professionals for the educational institutions and organizations in
3. Educational Planning, Policy Studies and Leadership
the country. Programs of EPPSL include postgraduate diplomas,
4. Secondary Teacher Education
MPhil and PhD (MS/MPhil based). The courses of these programs
5. Science Education
are attained to the field requirements of target personnel in the
6. Special Education
areas of educational planning and management.
Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education (DNFCE)
The department was established in 1984 and was renamed as Secondary Teacher Education
The Department of Teacher Education was established in 1985
Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education in 2008. It offers
and was bifurcated into Secondary and Elementary Teacher
specialized degree programs/courses in Distance, Non-Formal
Education Departments in July 2003. Its programs aim at
and Continuing Education, Adult Education and Educational
imparting academic and professional knowledge and training to
Technology at MA Education, M.Ed., M.Phil. and Ph.D.
in-service and pre-service teachers and scholars.
(MS/MPhil based) level.
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Science Education MPhil Education with following specializations:
The Department of Science Education was established in 1988. Distance and Non Formal Education
The programs and courses of the department are mainly focused Educational Planning and Management
on education and training of science teachers. Presently, the Elementary Teacher Education
department offers specialized courses in science at BEd, MA, Teacher Education
MEd, MPhil and PhD level. Specialization courses provide Special Education
conceptual framework and in-depth insight into the teaching of Science Education
science, effectively.
MEd/MA Education with following specializations
Special Education (for continuing students only):
The department was established in 1985. The department imparts MEd Distance and Non Formal Education
education and training to teachers for the special children in four MEd Elementary Teacher Education
specializations namely visual impairment, hearing impairment, MEd Science Education
physical disabilities and mental retardation with particular MEd Special Education
emphasis to facilitate mainstreaming of special children. Parents MEd Teacher Education
of the special children are also admitted to these programs. Present MA Distance and Non Formal Education
programs/courses of this department are comprised of MA Educational Planning and Management
postgraduate diploma, MEd, MA, MPhil and PhD (MS/MPhil MA Teacher Education
based) in Special Education. MA Special Education
Programmes of Faculty of Education BEd/PGD/BS/ADE/SSC/HSSC/BA level Educational
All academic programmes of the Faculty of Education are programmes:
recognized by HEC and accreditation is under process with BEd (1.5 year, 2.5 years, 4 years)
NACTE. PGD Educational Planning and Management
PGD Early Childhood Education
The faculty is offering the following academic programmes: BS Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
PhD Education with following specializations: BS Instruction Design and Technology (face to face program)
Distance and Non-Formal Education Associate Degree in Education (2 years)
Educational Planning and Management PGD Entrepreneurship in ECCE (Early Childhood Care and
Elementary Teacher Education Education)
Teacher Education Certificate of Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood Education
Special Education (CEECE)
Science Education Courses of Education at SSC, HSSC and BA level
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CERTIFICATE OF The courses are helpful to enhance knowledge and skills of
the students about entrepreneurship in education. The courses are
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EARLY aimed at developing the attitude and skills of students about
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (EECE) initiating and sustaining educational change within society using
the entrepreneurial principles. It is helpful to understand the
1. Introduction of the Program: process of achieving the objectives of teaching-learning process
Early childhood education (from 3 to 5 years) is crucial for the in educational institutions through effective activities; and
development of life-long learning. This program has been develop their understanding of the importance of stakeholder’s
designed to help youth understand the concepts related to role in education.
entrepreneurship and, Early Childhood Education and The program will use an interactive approach involving the
Development. It is aimed to provide him/her with skills to run an use of study guides, assignments, workshops, examination and
Early Childhood Development (ECD) center effectively. The presentations, preparation of action plan and business plan in
purpose of this program is to enhance skills and knowledge of workshops.
participants for working with young children (age group 3-5
years); provide participants the exposure to child-centered 2. Objectives of the Program:
interactive learning methodologies, assessment tools and daily The objectives of Certificate of Entrepreneurship in Early
lesson content, enabling them to create conducive physical and Childhood Education are given below:
psychological environment and to involve parents and
communities in children’s learning. The program also assists to 1. Train youth interested in pursuing their career in educational
enhance the knowledge of the students about ECE national ventures across Pakistan
curriculum to understand the process of achieving the objectives 2. Equip educational entrepreneurs with entrepreneurial skills to
of teaching young children in ECD centers, using effective effectively work in educational set up.
activities; and develop their understanding of the importance of
family, particularly parents' involvement and to learn different 3. Provide students with the knowledge, techniques and
ways to ensure parents’ participation in the learning process of strategies to become qualified educational entrepreneur.
their children. The program also gives an orientation to students
about cross cutting themes such as child rights, child protection, 4. Assist educational entrepreneurs in various fields of early
corporal punishment, inclusive education, child health and childhood education as selected by them such as literacy and
nutrition. language development, pedagogical skills, educational
assessment and school management.
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3. Eligibility for Admission: 5. FEE TARIFF:
Intermediate/equivalent to intermediate (12 years of education)
DESCRIPTION Fee Rs.
4. DETAIL OF COURSES:
Registration fee: (if not registered)
Compulsory Courses 600/-
Once at the time of first admission in the University
S. Course Credit
Course Title
No. Code Hours Admission Fee:
1200/-
1 Social Entrepreneurship 1617 03 (Payable in advance at the time of first admission)
2 Educational Entrepreneurship 1618 03 Technology Fee: (Per semester per student) 600/-
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Faculty Members of Department of Early Childhood 7. Dr. Mubeshera Tufail
Education and Elementary Teacher Education: Lecturer & Program Coordinator
1. Dr. Muhammad Athar Hussain Email: mubeshera.tufail@aiou.edu.pk
Associate Professor/Chairman
Department of Early Childhood Education & 8. Mr. Salman Khalil
Elementary Teacher Education Lecturer
Email: muhammad.athar@aiou.edu.pk Email: salman.khalil@aiou.edu.pk
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CERTIFICATE IN Specialization: Hearing Impairment
SPECIAL EDUCATION General Introduction to Hearing
8469 3(3+0) ODL
Impairment
(Program Code: 1061)
8470 Speech and Hearing 3(3+0) ODL
Program 1st Launching Year: Autumn 2024 Specialization: Visual Impairment
Speech Education for the Visually
Eligibility Criteria: 8473 3(3+0) ODL
Handicapped Children
Graduate (14 Years of Education) 2nd Division. Independence Training for the Visually
8476 3(3+0) ODL
Offered: Spring & Autumn 2025 Handicapped
Specialization: Physical and Health Impairment
Total Credit Hours: 18 Passing Marks: 50% Introduction to Physical and Health
8461 3(3+0) ODL
Impairment
1st Semester ODL
Therapeutic Management for Physical
Course Cr. 8463 3(3+0) ODL
Course Title Mode and Health Impairment
Code Hrs
8631 Introduction to Special Education 3(3+0) ODL FEE TARIFF:
Assistive Technologies for Special DESCRIPTION Fee Rs.
8450 3(3+0) ODL
Needs Registration Fee: (if not registered)
Organization and Management of 600/-
8651 3(3+0) ODL Once at the time of first admission in the University
Special Schools Admission Fee:
Supervised School Observations in 1200/-
8327 3(3+0) ODL (Payable in advance at the time of first admission)
Special Education Technology Fee: (Per semester per student) 600/-
Note: The Students are required take any two courses from
the following specialization Certificate Fee: 1000/-
Tuition Fee: @ Rs.3990 x 6 = 23,940/-
Specialization: Intellectual Disability Total Fee Rs. 27,340/-
8465 Introduction to Intellectual Disability 3(3+0) ODL Program Coordinator
Teaching of Children and Intellectual Dr. Hina Noor
8466 3(3+0) ODL Email: hina.noor@aiou.edu.pk
Disability-I
Extension No: 4450
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CERTIFICATE IN CERTIFICATE IN
HEARING IMPAIRMENT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
(Program Code: 1062) (Program Code: 1063)
Program 1st Launching Year: Autumn 2024 Program 1st Launching Year: Autumn 2024
Offered: Spring & Autumn 2025 Offered in Both Semesters i.e. Spring & Autumn 2025
Total Credit Hours: 15 Passing Marks: 50% Total Credit Hours: 15 Passing Marks: 50%
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CERTIFICATE IN CERTIFICATE IN
PHYSICAL & HEALTH IMPAIRMENT VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
(Program Code: 1065) (Program Code: 1066)
Program 1st Launching Year: Autumn 2024 Program 1st Launching Year: Autumn 2024
Offered: In Both Semester i.e. Spring & Autumn 2025 Offered: in Both Semester i.e., Spring & Autumn 2025
Total Credit Hours: 15 Passing Marks: 50% Total Credit Hours: 15 Passing Marks: 50%
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FEE TARIFF: Fresh Admission Face to Face (F2F)
DESCRIPTION Fee Rs. Code Course Title Cr. Hrs Mode
Registration Fee: (if not registered)
600/- CHEM507 Sustainable Metallurgy 3(2+1) F2F
Once at the time of first admission in the University
Admission Fee: CHEM508 Recycling of Metals 3(2+1) F2F
1200/-
(Payable in advance at the time of first admission)
Sustainable Applications
Technology Fee: (Per semester per student) 600/- CHEM509 3(2+1) F2F
of Recycled Metals
Certificate Fee: 1000/- COMM500 Fundamentals of Business 3(3+0) F2F
Tuition Fee: (Rs.3990 x 5) = 19,950/-
Program Coordinator
Total Fee Rs. 23,350/- Dr. Farzana Shaheen
farzana.shaheen@aiou.edu.pk
Extension No: 5232
CERTIFICATE IN
METALLURGY & SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE FEE TARIFF:
(Program Code: 1051) DESCRIPTION Fee Rs.
st
Program 1 Launching Year: Spring, 2025 Registration Fee: (if not registered)
600/-
Once at the time of first admission in the University
Eligibility Criteria:
Admission Fee:
Student with any degree who have studied Chemistry at 14 Years 1200/-
(Payable in advance at the time of first admission)
of Education Level.
Technology Fee: (Per semester per student) 600/-
Offered in Both Semester i.e. Spring & Autumn 2025
Certificate Fee: 1000/-
Total Credit Hours: 12 Passing Marks: 50% Tuition Fee: 12,000/-
Total Fee Rs. 15,400/-
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CERTIFICATE IN
ORGANIC KITCHEN GARDENING
(PROGRAM CODE: AGSI513)
(One-Semester)
3. Objectives
1. Introduction 1. Enable families especially women/housewives and retired
Organic kitchen gardening is a super hobby to do. It has many persons to grow healthy vegetables for their own dietary
physical and psychological health benefits. Organic kitchen requirement as well as income generation.
gardening is a type of gardening in which vegetable plants are
grown organically for getting healthy, fresh and cheap food 2. Provide technical facilitation to beneficiaries for kitchen
near the kitchen. The food from the kitchen garden is organic gardening
and healthier as compared to that which is bought from the
3. A way to pesticide and chemical free nutritious vegetables.
market.
4. Duration
This course will take students through the process of creating The minimum duration of certificate course in Organic
an edible garden: apartment, balconies or pots, small or large Kitchen Gardening would be one semester.
backyards, or a plot in a community garden.
5. Eligibility
2. Aim Applicants having matriculation would be eligible to apply.
This certificate course has been designed to enable the learner
to gain skills in organic vegetable crop production, harvesting, 6. Medium of Instructions
post-harvest handling of important vegetable crops, crop The medium of instruction will be in Urdu.
protection measures and to overcome postharvest losses of
vegetables. After completing this certificate course, learners 7. Mode of Study
will have the opportunity to grow vegetables at home and to The mode of study will be open distance learning.
reduce their kitchen expenses.
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SCHEME OF STUDY ODL
FEE TARIFF:
S. Course Credit
Course Title DESCRIPTION Fee Rs.
No. Code Hours
AGSI Registration Fee: (if not registered)
1 Organic Kitchen Gardening 03 600/-
513 Once at the time of first admission in the University
Admission Fee:
600/-
(Payable in advance at the time of first admission)
8. Fee Structure
Fee will be charged as per AIOU rules. Technology Fee: (Per semester per student) 600/-
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GENERAL INFORMATION viii. After confirmation of admission students are usually
intimated about the part time tutors for each course through
student CMS portal. If you do not found information about
i. The certificates/degrees of AIOU are equivalent to any tutors, you are required to contact the concerned AIOU
other recognized Board/University. Regional Office immediately without any delay.
ii. A candidate is required to apply for admission (LMS) ix. Rules and regulations framed, enhanced and changed
online only. from time to time by the authorities, bodies of the
university will be effective as deemed necessary. The
iii. If an applicant does not receive any information student will have to abide by all such rules and regulations
regarding admission within three months from from the date of their implementation.
submission of application, he/she should presume no
admission. x. A student who fails in continuous assessment component
is not eligible to reappear but will be allowed to re-
iv. A course taken by any student cannot be changed during register for the same course at its next offering semester
the semester. However, in real hardship cases, the change by the university.
in courses will be allowed before the start of study period
after deposit of prescribed fee. Study period schedule is xi. It is the responsibility of the student to remain in touch
available on AIOU website. with the department regarding the selected programme.
v. The address of a student will not be changed during the xii. A student already admitted to a programme or a
semester. specialization of a programme shall not be allowed to
transfer or to get admission to another programme unless
vi. On payment of the registration fee, each student will be he/she formally postpones it till the completion of the
issued a student ID. This number must be quoted in all the new programme or withdraws from the previous
future correspondence along with the roll number, programme.
course(s), code numbers and semester.
xiii. After completion of a programme successfully, a student
vii. Study material shall be available at the LMS and Website has to apply to Controller of Examinations for issuance
at their given addresses. of certificate/degree.
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xiv. The university reserves the right to change the contents iii) If found that candidate submitted forged/fake/
of this prospectus without any prior notice as per illegal document(s) in the University at any stage.
university policy.
Note: Beware that University has not authorized any person or
xv. The student must inform the Admission Department in private institute to collect payment/forms. All the students are
writing about admission mistakes within the period of 15 instructed to deposit fee by themselves in designated bank
days, which is not according to the admission form/ check branches. In case of any discrepancy in admission fee/
list or mistake in name and address. No request for any admission form the University will not be responsible and the
change will be entertained after the stipulated period. student will have to face the consequences.
xvi. Admission form received without prescribed fee, less fee
or fee deposited after due date will not be considered in FEE DEPOSITING PROCEDURE
any case.
The university has introduced a new method of depositing
xvii. In case of discrepancies in the name of student/ Father’s the fee and admission forms for the convenience of the
name of the student or difference in name mentioned in students. For making the process more consistent and
his/her other educational certificates, the name on the effective, the university has entered into a formal
Matric certificate of the student will be considered as agreement. According to this agreement, the student can
correct name. The Examinations Department shall also deposit the prescribed fee in any branch of all the
issue certificate/ degree on the said name. First Woman Bank Limited (FWBL)
xviii. In case provision of forged documents for admission, not Allied Bank Limited (ABL)
only the admission will be refused to the applicant but the Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB)
fee deposited by him/her will also be forfeited. The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)
university may proceed further in the matter.
The bank branch will issue a receipt of depositing the
xix. The degree/diploma/certificate of the student will be admission form and fee. This process will give relief to the
quashed: students from making bank drafts and maintaining the
i) If any mistake found in compilation or declaration records of the draft copies. It will also save the additional
of result at any stage. expenditure on draft making and mailing the admission
ii) If any candidate found ineligible for a degree/ forms to the university. In this way the admission forms
diploma/certificate during the cross verification and fee will safely reach the admission department.
process of result and documents at any stage.
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PROCEDURE OF FEE DEPOSIT Upaisa
THROUGH TELECOS Through Upaisa App
The account may be created after downloading the Upaisa
Easypaisa Mobile App from Playstore. For using this mode, student must
Through Easypaisa App have balance equal to his/her payable fee in Upaisa mobile
The account may be created after downloading the Easypaisa account. There are no transactions charges, if student use this
Mobile App from Playstore. For using this mode, student must mode to pay his/her fee. Following is the procedure of fee
have balance equal to his/her payable fee in Easypaisa mobile payment through Upaisa App.
account. There are no transactions charges, if student use this 1. Login to Upaisa App
mode to pay his/her fee. Following is the procedure of fee 2. Please click on “Payments”
payment through Easypaisa App.
1. Login to Easypaisa App 3. Click on “AIOU”
3. In “Payment” Section, select “Fee Collection” 5. Upaisa App will show the payable amount
5. Enter “Challan Number” 7. Fee will be Paid and student will receive confirmation SMS
6. Easypaisa App will show the payable amount & due date 8. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Upaisa
App” on the challan and admission form. Students are advised
7. Press “Pay Now” to keep the confirmation SMS save in phone until the receipt
8. Fee will be Paid and student will receive confirmation SMS of intimation of admission confirmation from AIOU.
from 3737
Jazz Cash
9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Through Jazzcash App
Easypaisa App” on the challan and admission form. The account may be created after downloading the Jazzcash
Students are advised to keep the confirmation SMS save in Mobile App from Playstore. For using this mode, student must
phone until the receipt of intimation of admission have balance equal to his/her payable fee in Jazzcash mobile
confirmation from AIOU account. There are no transactions charges, if student use this
mode to pay his/her fee. Following is the procedure of fee
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payment through Jazzcash App. REGULATIONS FOR REFUND OF ADMISSION FEE
1. Login to Jazzcash App
2. Please click on “Education Fee” (i) The Applicant/candidate/student who have submitted
his/her fee for Admissions but do not wish to continue
3. Select “Universities” from the Menu and applied for refund of fee before the start of his/her
4. Select “AIOU” from the Sub Menu study period as per Academic Calendar available on
the AIOU website corresponding to his/her respective
5. Enter “Challan Number” semester i.e Autumn or Spring, the fees will be
6. Jazzcash App will show the payable amount and due date refunded after the deduction @ 10% of the total fee.
7. Enter MPIN (ii) The Applicant/Candidate who was not eligible but
8. Fee will be Paid &student will receive confirmation SMS deposited the fee for admission and applied for refund
within one year from the date of fee deposit, the fee
9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Jazzcash
shall be refunded after deduction @15% of total fee.
App” on the challan and admission form. Students are
advised to keep the confirmation SMS save in phone until
(iii) The student who has deposited his/her fee in excess of
the receipt of intimation of admission confirmation from
due fee that total excess amount shall be refunded or
AIOU.
adjusted as the case may be.
Admission form (Original) to be sent to Directorate of (iv) The Treasurer Department shall verify the fee of students
Admission and Mailing through Post Office or any other courier and shall send the case to the Audit Department for pre-
service. audit.
Note: Beware that University has not authorized any person or (v) The cheque will be issued to the candidate by the
private institute to collect payment/forms. All the students are Campus Payment Section (CPS), Treasurer’s
instructed to deposit fee by themselves in designated bank Department.
branches. In case of any discrepancy in admission fee/
admission form the University will not be responsible and the (vi) In the case of death, the full fee will be refunded
student will have to face the consequences. through crossed cheque in favour of the Blood
Relative of deceased student, after fulfilling all the
codal formalities. The refund case must be submitted
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within one year of fee deposit.
(vii) In case the students who are not allowed/granted IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
admission to a program offered by the University due
to less enrollment/non formation of viable group/non
offering of courses, full fee will be refunded to them.
Sr.# Name Telephone Nos.
(viii) If the admission of an Applicant/Candidate is not 1. Director Admissions 051-9250043
matured due to any reason beyond the control of the 051-9250162
University or due to unforeseen issues, the whole paid (Fax)
fee, without any deductions shall be refunded to the
respective applicant/candidate. The refund case must 2. Assistant Registrar (Mailing) 051-9250185
be submitted within one year of fee deposit.
In compliance with Higher Education Commission (HEC) 4. Director Students Affairs 051-9250174
revised policy i.e., “Policy for students with disabilities at HEIs
in Pakistan 2021”, the following Officers have been appointed
as Disability Coordinators to facilitate the students with 5. Assistant Registrar (Postgraduate) 051-9057403
disabilities at AIOU:
Telephone
Sr. # Name of the Officer
Nos.
1. Dr. Hira Ibrahim, Medical Officer 051-9571110
2. Mr. Umair Bin Nadeem, Assistant
Director Press & Media, 051-9571372
Directorate of Public Relations
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REGIONAL COORDINATORS ADDRESS
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Mr. Danish Majeed, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University,
11 Rawalpindi Incharge/Headmaster, Govt. High School, Anwali, Tehsil Kotli Sattian, District 0334-5097767
Rawalpindi
Dr. Muhammad Anwar, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University,
12 Rawalpindi Headmaster, Govt. High School, Bhabra Tehsil Wah Cantt District Rawalpindi. 0300-5363883
Mr. Shakeel Ahmed, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, EST,
13 Rawalpindi Village & Post Office Rupper Kalan, Sub Tehsil Chakbeli Khan, District Rawalpindi. 0334-5290864
Mr. Faisal Nawaz, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SST, Govt
14 D.M.Jamali Boys High School, Mohib Ali Khabn Khosa, Dera Allah Yar Khan District 0333-7342922
Jaffarabad
Mr. Muhammad Yousaf Khajjak, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open
15 D.M.Jamali University, SST, Govt. Boys High School, Railway Colony, District Sibi 0333-7717125
Mr. Mehboob Ali Abbas, Regional Coordinator, Allama Iqbal Open University, SST,
16 Skardu Govt Boys High Tehsil & District Shigar 0321-5400098
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