Admission Open – PhD Education Programs at Allama Iqbal Open University

  • Posted on February 16, 2025
Organization Name Allama Iqbal Open University
Admission Title Admission Open – PhD Education Programs at Allama Iqbal Open University
Admission Session 2025
Admission Valid From 15-01-2025 No Attachment
Admission Valid To 31-12-2025
Admission Start Date 15-01-2025
Admission Test Date 24-02-2025
Admission End Date 17-02-2025
Admission Result Date 24-02-2025
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Eligibility Criteria

PhD Eligibility Criteria:

Program Eligibility
Science Education
  • Graduate holding MS/MPhil in the relevant discipline or equivalent with GPA 3.00/1st Division will be eligible for admission in PhD Program.
  • The department will arrange test and interview as per the guidelines of HEC. Candidate will apply for admission online to the concerned chairman of the department.
  • The candidates who intend to apply in more than one specialization will have to apply separately for each specialization. Admission will be strictly on merit and on approved criteria.
Elementary Teacher Education
  • Graduate holding M.Phil. or equivalent with GPA 3.00/1st Division in 30 credit hours will be eligible for admission in Ph.D. Program.
  • Departmental Subject based test with a least 60% score Candidate will apply for admission on prescribed form to the concerned Chairman of the department. If the candidate wishes to apply in more than one specialization, he/she has to apply separately for each specialization.
  • Admission will be strictly on merit and on approved criteria.
Special Education
  • Graduate holding MS/MPhil in Special Education with GPA 3.00/1st division will be eligible for admission in PhD Special Education.
  • Written test and interview will be conducted by the department concerned or as per AIOU policy at the time of admission.
  • Candidate will apply for admission on prescribed form to the concerned chairman of the department. If the candidate wishes to apply in more than one specialization, he/she has to apply separately for each specialization.
  • Admission will be strictly on merit and on approved criteria.
Secondary Teacher Education
  • Graduate holding MS/MPhil in the relevant area or equivalent with GPA 3.00/1st Division will be eligible for admission in PhD Program.
  • Test and interview will be conducted by the department concerned.
  • Candidate will apply for admission on prescribed form to the concerned chairman of the department. If the candidate wishes to apply in more than one specialization, he/she has to apply separately for each specialization.
  • Admission will be strictly on merit and on approved criteria.
Education Planning & Management
  • Candidates who have passed MS/MPhil in EPM/ELM with 3.00 GPA or above are eligible to apply.
  • Candidates who have passed MS/MPhil in Education; with at least 9 credit hours courses of educational planning, policy studies, leadership and management; with 3.00 GPA or above are eligible to apply.
  • Candidates who have passed MS/MPhil in policy studies, project management or business management, must have MA Education to stand eligible for PhD EPM.

How to Register

Application Process:

  • Check eligibility and details of all programs in the prospectuses available at University Website.
  • Submit online application at https://fmbp.aiou.edu.pk
  • Continuing students can register courses in CMS at following link: https://enrollment.aiou.edu.pk
  • Fee can be deposited in any branch of ABL, MCB, FWBL and NBP OR U paisa, Easy paisa and Jazz Cash.
  • Under the university's new policy, international students from around the world can now enroll in Matric, Intermediate, Associate Degree, BS (selected programs), B. Ed, and PGD programs.
  • These programs are offered through an online management system. Students can submit their assignments online, and exams will also be conducted through the online system.
  • Prospectus and admission forms can be downloaded from the website https://aiou.edu.pk.

Admission Courses

Branch Name Courses
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In (Education) with specialization in Science Education
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Education (Specialization Elementary Teacher Education)
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Education Planning and Management
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Secondary Teacher Education
  • Doctor Of Philosophy In Special Education
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