AIOU announces admission schedule for Autumn 2026 semester

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has officially announced the admission schedule for the Autumn 2026 semester, offering academic programs from Matriculation to PhD level across the country, 24NewsHD TV reported on Sunday. 

According to the University administration, admissions for all programs will begin simultaneously nationwide from July 1, 2026.

The facility will be available across all four provinces, as well as Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and other northern regions.

The university has also extended its academic offerings to overseas Pakistanis and international students, allowing them to apply for various programs at different levels.

 
Officials stated that admission forms and prospectuses for all programs will be made available online on the university’s official website from July 1, enabling students to apply conveniently from home without visiting campuses.
 
To facilitate applicants, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Nasir Mahmood has directed the heads of all 53 regional offices to ensure the establishment of Student Facilitation Desks before the start of admissions.

These desks will provide complete guidance regarding the admission process, while free computer and internet facilities will also be available to assist students in completing online applications.
 
The university emphasized that these measures aim to enhance accessibility to education, simplify the admission process, and provide improved support services to students through modern facilities.