Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced entry tests for its Master’s and PhD programmes, beginning tomorrow, August 24.
The tests will begin on August 24 and continue until August 28, 2026.
The entry test for programmes offered under the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities will take place on August 27, while the Faculty of Sciences will conduct its test on August 28.
All tests will begin at 9:00am and AIOU has allowed applicants to appear at any of the listed test centres.
The university will conduct the tests at its Academic Complex on the main campus in H-8, Islamabad, as well as at its regional campuses in Multan, Quetta, Karachi and Gilgit.
Is Allama Iqbal Open University hard to get into?
Admission to standard graduate programmes at AIOU is generally considered easier and more accessible than at many traditional universities.
Allama Iqbal Open University is known as Asia’s first open university and offers flexible and affordable distance education to millions of students across Pakistan.
A large proportion of AIOU’s students are women, particularly those in rural and conservative areas where attending traditional, on-campus universities can be difficult.
The university also allows students to work alongside their studies, making it a flexible option for those who wish to continue their education while pursuing employment.