AIOU Question Answers about tutors’ information, admission confirmation/form, schedules, assignment marks/form, result news, objections, books Dispatch, workshop schedule which are frequantly asked by every student of Allama Iqbal Open University.
Q. What is the period of admission to the MLIS program?
A. In the spring semester every year, i.e. February-March
Q. Is admission to the MLIS program granted to every applicant?
A. No. The admission is granted on the basis of open merit system against limited seats.
Q. What are the number of seats for admission to the MLIS program?
A. There were 75 seats in 2005. However, the number of seats may be more or less every year.
Q. Can applicants other than Islamabad/Rawalpindi apply for admission to the MLIS program?
A. Yes. All may apply across Pakistan, but the tutorial classes and workshops will only be held in Islamabad.
Q. What is the age limit for admission to the MLIS program?
A. There is no age limit for admission to the MLIS Program.
Q. AIOU Question Answers About What is the procedure for submitting application forms and fees for admission to the MLIS program?
A. Since the MLIS admission is granted to the selected candidates in the order of merit, therefore, do not deposit fee/dues in advance until you receive the admission offer along with the prescribed payable fee tariff by the Admission Department of AIOU.
Send MLIS admission forms complete in all respects by the closing date directly to the following address: Head, Dept. of Library and Information Sciences Block 6, Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad-Pakistan
Q. What is the medium of instruction for MLIS?
A. Most of the course material is in English. However, a student may opt for Urdu for assignments and examinations. The tutors instruct the students in the tutorial and workshop meetings in English/Urdu as the students wish.
AIOU Question Answers About Admission, Tutors, Assignment & Result
Q. How does AIOU impart education to the masses?
A. Allama Iqbal Open University is a distance education institution that imparts educational facilities to the masses at their doorsteps.
In the general education programs of AIOU and in Teacher education programs the students are not required to come on campus for regular studies.
They have the option to attend the tutorial meetings arranged on the premises of other educational institutions in the afternoon.
The following points shall be helpful in orienting the students about the AIOU system:
- i) Programmes are advertised through media and newspapers.
- ii) Students apply on the prescribed form.
- iii) Forms are made available in the Regional Offices of AIOU throughout Pakistan.
- iv) Admission forms are received in the Admission Office through banks.
- v) Students Submit their forms along with the fee in the prescribed branches of Banks.
- vi) Forms are scrutinized and computerized lists are prepared.
- vii) Study Packets are prepared in the Mailing Office of the University according to the subjects and mailed to the students at their given addresses.
- viii) Study Centre meetings are arranged for the students (which are not compulsory for the general education programs but are strongly recommended by the University for getting the academic guidance.
- ix) During the study period, the students are requir4ed to do the assignments and submit them to their tutors on the dates given in the assignments submission schedule.
- x) Assignments are evaluated by the tutors and returned back to the students.
- xi) Final examinations are arranged in public/private educational institutions like other Boards and Universities.
Note: In technical and computer Science programs attendance in the Study Centres is compulsory. Requirements for attending the study center meetings vary according to the needs of the programs and it is indicated in the prospectus.
Q. AIOU Question Answers about When are admissions advertised?
A. Admissions are advertised twice a year and usually remain open for one month as detailed below:
- Spring Semester: 1st February
- Autumn Semester: 1st August
Q. Is there any possibility for submission of admission with a late fee?
A. As per present policy admission after closing dates is not allowed and no form with a late fee is acceptable.
Q. When shall the books be mailed?
A. Finalization of admission takes at least one and a half months after the closing date of admissions. For despatch of books and allied material of your program, contact the Mailing Officer on telephone No.051-9250185.
Q. In case of the wrong receipt of books what should be done?
A. Course codes are given on the envelope of the study packet and if books are not in accordance with the courses mentioned by you on the admission form, complain immediately to the Mailing Officer, Services Block, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad and also send the wrong books along with the application through registered mail.
Q. In case of missing items from the package for example tutorial schedule or assignments whom should I contact?
A. Immediately complain to the Mailing Officer and demand the specific items. – In order to save your time, you may get a copy of the same from your fellow students or Regional Offices.
Department of English language and Applied linguistics
Q. Do you offer MA in English?
A. We offer an MA in Teaching English and not English literature.
Q. Is a candidate with BA/BSc degree eligible for admission to Diploma in TEFL?
A. Yes, candidates with BA/BSc in the second division are eligible, but the candidates with the BA/BSc degree can apply only if they have studied compulsory English with 200/150 marks. It may also be noted that admissions are awarded on merit; only the BA/BSc degree may not enable the candidates to get admission.
Q. Do MA English and B.Ed/M.Ed degrees help in winning admission?
A. Yes, while determining the merit, credit is given to these degrees.
Q. Can teaching experience help in getting admission?
A. Yes, it is taken into account for awarding admissions?
Q. Do you follow an open policy in awarding admissions?
A. No, we do not. Admissions are awarded on merit keeping the regional/ provincial quota in view.
Q. Are candidates with an MA English degree eligible for admission to the MA TEFL program?
A. No, only the candidates with a Diploma in TEFL/TESL, etc, or equivalent qualifications are eligible.
AIOU Question Answers About Examination
Q. I appeared in the Exams but “absent” has been reflected in the result card, why is it so?
A. There are many reasons for such a mistake in the result:
- The student has not written the Roll Number.
- Has written the wrong Roll Number.
- The answer script remained unchecked by the examination and was not included in the award list or any other.
In such a case the students are advised to write an application to the Controller of Examinations for verification of record and issuance of correct/revised result card.
Q. I have been declared a failure in a course and I am quite dissatisfied with the marking of examiners, I want to get my paper re-evaluated. Whom should I approach?
A. For all matters regarding exams and results, the student has to approach the Controller of Examinations. As regards re-evaluation, it is informed that re-evaluation is not allowed.
On the request of the student rechecking is done in which it is ensured that all the questions and parts of questions are checked and marked and that the total is correct.
Q. How much do I have to pay for re-checking my paper?
A. Re-checking fee of Rs.300/- (Rupees three hundred) is charged in the form of Bank Draft in favor of Treasurer, AIOU, along with an application for the purpose.
Q. I have successfully completed my courses in the program. Now I want to get a degree, what should I do?
A. On completion of the program i.e. successfully passing the required credits of the program, the student has to apply for the certificate/degree to the Controller of Examinations on the prescribed proforma usually given at the end of the prospectus which is also available in all the Regional Office of AIOU.
The documents to be attached with the application and other details are given on the back of the same proforma.
Q. How long will the issuance of a degree take?
A. After submission of application for grant of degree, the transcript is issued within 3-4 weeks whereas the degree is issued after two years.
Q. I urgently need my degree, what is the procedure?
A. The procedure is the same as mentioned against Question No.49. For the urgent release of the degree, the student has to pay a double certificate/degree fee.
Q. I have lost my certificate/degree, how can I get the duplicate one?
A. For issuance of a duplicate degree/certificate, the student is required to first report the same in the newspaper and lodge an FIR with the nearest Police Station and a declaration on the Stamp Paper of at least Rs.5/- mentioning that the certificate/degree has been misplaced and a duplicate needs to be issued by the University whereas if the lost certificate is found at the later stage, the same shall be reported and returned to the University immediately.
As regards the fee for issuance of a Duplicate certificate/degree, the double degree fee will be charged. The request shall be made to the Controller of Examinations.
Q. When shall exams commence?
A. The general schedule of exams for each semester is as follows: Spring Semester: November-December Autumn Semester: May-June However the dates may vary due to some operational reasons.
Students are advised to confirm the examination dates from their respective Regional Office or Controller of Examinations before the above dates.
Q. What is the procedure for seeking approval of the writer in the examination?
A. For blind candidates, the Controller of Examinations and Regional Directors are authorized to accord permission of the writer.
The applicant has to write an application in favor of either of the above officials and submit it along with the recent photograph of the writer.
Please note that the qualification of the writer should not be more than the level of the program for the blind student.
Q. I have to appear in the examination but I have not yet received my date sheet?
A. You are advised to contact the Office of Controller of Examinations on Ph. No.051-9250012 or 051-9250111 Ext: 4319.
In case the time is less, you may approach your respective Regional Office.
Regional Directors are authorized to issue provisional date sheets/admit slips after verifying the record.
Q. This is my first experience of appearing in the AIOU exam, kindly guide what are the pre-requisites?
A. AIOU Examinations are conducted on the same pattern as are of different Boards/Universities. Your examination center will be written on the date sheet issued from the Controller of Examinations which you shall receive 10-15 days ahead of exams.
You are advised to take your original Identity Card and in case you don’t have your I.D. card take your original B. Form and an attested recent photograph to prove your identity in the center.
Q. I have received a letter to appear before the UMC whereas according to my knowledge, I have done neither any misconduct nor copied from any material?
A. Appear before the UMC on the date given in the letter and prove your innocence.
Q. AIOU Question Answers about I am not satisfied with the decision of UMC?
A. You have the right to submit your appeal to the Controller of Examinations against the decision of UMC.
Q. We appeared in the examination, the result is still awaited, and how much time it will take for declaration?
A. Declaration of results takes at least three months after the completion of exams.
Mathematics and Statistics
Q. Can I do MSc (Mathematics) without attending classes?
A. No. MSc (Mathematics) is a face-to-face program and requires 80% of attendance as a compulsory part.
Q. How long is the MSc (Mathematics) program?
A. MSc (Mathematics) requires a minimum of four (4) semesters of coursework.
Regional Office Abbotabad
AIOU Admission Time/Schedule Questions
A. 1ST OF FEBRUARY AND 1ST OF AUGUST.
Special Education
Q. When shall exams commence?
A. The general schedule of exams for each semester is as follows: Spring Semester: November-December Autumn Semester: May-June However the dates may vary due to some operational reasons.
Students are advised to confirm the examination dates from their respective Regional Office or Controller of Examinations before the above dates.
Q. Which courses Department of Special Education is offering?
A. Department of Special Education is offering the following courses;
- 1) M.A Special Education
- 2) M.Ed. Special Education
- 3) M.Phil Special Education
- 4) Ph.D. Special Education (Direct)
For more info. please contact department
Q. How many specializations are offered by the Department of Special Education?
A. Right now Department is offering the following Specializations for its student of Masters level; 1) Visual Impairment 2) Hearing Impairment 3) Mental Retardation 4) Physical Disabilities
Q. Who is eligible for admission in M.A, M.Ed. Special Education courses?
A. Following are the criteria for admission in Special Education courses;
- For M.A – Applicant having second division in B.A can apply for admission by depositing the prescribed fee in the bank.
- For M.Ed – Applicant having second division in B.A & B.Ed. is eligible for admission after depositing the prescribed fee in the bank.
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