AIOU: Matric, FA and FSc results - Student News & Updates
AIOU: Matric, FA and FSc results - student news & Updates -
Paksitan. Detail: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) declared
Matriculation, F.A and F.Sc results of ..
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]:
Q. What is the period of admission to MLIS programme?
A. In spring semester every year, i.e. February-March
Q. Is admission to MLIS programme 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 MLIS programme?
A. There were 75 seats in 2005. However the number of seats may
be more or less every year.
Q. Can the applicants other than Islamabad/Rawalpindi apply for
admission to MLIS programme?
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 MLIS programme?
A. No age limit.
Q. What is the procedure of submitting application forms and fee
for admission to MLIS programme?
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 admission offer along with
prescribed payable fee tariff by the Admission Department of
AIOU. Send MLIS admission forms complete in all respects by the
closing date directly at 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 Urdu for assignments and examination. The tutors
instruct the students in the tutorial and workshop meetings in
English/Urdu as the students wish.
ADMISSION SECTION
Q. How does AIOU impart education to the masses?
A. Allama Iqbal Open University is a distance education
institution which imparts educational facilities to the masses
at their door steps. In the general education programmes of AIOU
and in Teacher education programmes the students are not
required to come on campus for regular studies. They have option
to attend the tutorial meetings arranged in the premises of
other educational institutions in the afternoon. 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 through
out Pakistan. iv) Admission forms are received in the Admission
Office through banks. v) Students Submit their forms alongwith
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 on their
given addresses. viii) Study Centre meetings are arranged for
the students (which are not compulsory for the general education
programmes but 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 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
programmes attendance in the Study Centres is compulsory.
Requirements of attending the study centre meetings varies
according to the needs of the programmes and it is indicated in
the prospectus.
Q. 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
late fee?
A. As per present policy admission after closing dates is not
allowed and no form with late fee is acceptable.
Q. When shall the books be mailed?
A. Finalization of admission takes at least one and a half month
after the closing date of admissions. For despatch of books and
allied material of your programme, contact the Mailing Officer
on telephone No.051-9250185.
Q. In case of wrong receipt of books what should be done?
A. Course codes are given on the envelop of 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 alongwith 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 English ?
A. We offer MA in Teaching of English and not English
literature.
Q. Is a candidate with BA/BSc dgree eligible for admission to
Diploma in TEFL?
A. Yes, candidates with BA/BSc in second division are eligible,
but the candidates with the BA/BSc degree can apply only if they
have studied complusory 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 BEd/MEd degress help in winning admission?
A. Yes, while determing the merit, credit is given to these
dgrees.
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 MA English degree eligible for admission
to the MA TEFL programme?
A. No, only the candidates with a Diploma in TEFL/TESL, etc or
equivalent qualifiction are eligible.
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 mistake in the result: - The
student has not written the Roll Number. - Has written wrong
Roll Number. - The answer script remained unchecked by the
examination and 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 fail in course and I am quite dis-satisfied
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 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 I have to pay for re-checking of my paper?
A. Re-checking fee of Rs.300/- (Rupees three hundred) is charged
in the form of Bank Draft in favour of Treasurer, AIOU,
alongwith application for the purpose.
Q. I have successfully completed my courses of the programme.
Now I want to get a degree, what should I do?
A. On completion of the programme i.e. successfully passing
required credits of the programme, 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
and 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 issuance of 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 urgent release of degree, the student has to pay
double certificate/degree fee.
Q. I have lost my certificate/degree, how can I get the
duplicate one?
A. For issuance of 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 misplace 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 fee for
issuance of 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, Controller of Examinations and Regional
Directors are authorized to accord permission of writer. The
applicant has to write an application in favour of either of the
above officials and submit alongwith the recent photograph of
the writer. Please note that the qualification of the writer
should not be more than the level of programme of 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 from the record.
Q. This is my first experience for 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 centre 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 centre.
Q. I have received 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. 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, result is still awaited, and
how much time it will take for declaration?
A. Declaration of result 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 attendence as a compulsory part.
Q. How lng is the MSc (Mathematics) programme?
A. MSc (Mathematics) requires a minimum of four (4) semester
course work.
Regional Office Abbotabad
Q. admission time/schedule
A. 1ST OF FEBUARY 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 offereing?
A. Department of Special Education is offering 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 Department of Special
Education?
A. Right now Department is offereing following Specializations
to for its student of Masters level; 1) Visual Impairment 2)
Hearing Impairment 3) Mental Retardation 4) Physical
Disabilities
Q. Who are eligible for admission in M.A, M.Ed. Special
Education courses?
A. Following is the criteria for admission in Special Education
courses; 1) For M.A - Applicant having second division in B.A
can apply for admission by depositing prescribed fee in bank. 2)
For M.Ed - Applicant having second division in B.A & B.Ed. is
eligible for admission after depositing prescribed fee in bank.
For further info. and queries please do not hesitate to contact
(9250078) or visit the department.
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