PROSPECTUS

OF
1. M.Sc. Pakistan Studies
2. M.Sc. Economics
3. Master in Library and Information Sciences
4. MSc Sociology
5. MA History
FOR
SEMESTER: AUTUMN 2020

Allama Iqbal Open University

Islamabad
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 CONTENTS
Page #
VICE-CHANCELLOR’SMESSAGE........................................................................................................................................ 1
ALLAMA IQBALOPENUNIVERSITY-Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES&HUMANITIES .......................................................................................................... 3

Department of Economics .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

M.Sc. Economics .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Department of Pakistan Studies ................................................................................................................................................ 7
M.Sc. Pakistan Studies ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Department of Library and Information Sciences................................................................................................................... 10
Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) ................................................................................................................... 10
Department of Sociology ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
MSc Sociology .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Department of History................................................................................................................................................................ 17
MA History ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
General Information ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Regulations for Refund of Admission Fee.................................................................................................................................... 22
Important Telephone Numbers ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

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 IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES TO BE REMEMBERED

Activity Spring Semester Autumn Semester

Admissions March – April September – October

Mailing of Books April – June October – December

Study Period June – October December – April

Examinations October – November April – May

Result January July

Note: Contact concerned Regional office for exact schedule of activities. Continuing
Students are sent information for all activities by post. Simultaneously information is
placed on website (www.aiou.edu.pk), students can download if not received by post.

It is to inform that the students of all Postgraduate programs are required to upload their assignments
(in typed form) on AAGHI LMS PORTAL from Spring 2020 Semester onward. Hand written
assignments shall not be accepted in any case.

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 COMPLETE PROCEDURE TO
ENROLL IN AIOU PROGRAMME AND SUBMISSION OF FORM IN AIOU ISLAMABAD
All fresh and continue students can submit their admission forms using any one option of the following options:
i. Apply on hard form ((printed form)
ii. Apply using online admission system
Follow these instructions to apply:
APPLY ONLINE (FRESH STUDENTS):
1. Visit website: https://online.aiou.edu.pk
2. Press link “Admission form for Fresh students”.
3. After filling the admission form, print out your “Admission Form” and “Challan Form”.
4. Using printed challan form submit your fee in any branch of FWBL, ABL, MCB or UBL. You need to use only challan
form for submission of fee and follow instructions below to deliver your admission and fee submitted challan form to
university (How to deliver your admission form to University).
APPLY ONLINE (CONTINUE STUDENTS):
1. Visit website: https://online.aiou.edu.pk
2. Press link “Admission/Enrollment Form for Continue students”;
3. Enter your “Roll Number” in Roll Number field.
4. Select courses and print challan form.
5. Using printed challan form submit your fee in any branch of FWBL, UBL, MCB or ABL. Keep save copy of your challan
form after submission of fee. You need not to send challan to the University but University can ask for copy of challan
form any time if required.
HOW TO DELIVER YOUR ADMISSION FORM TO UNIVERSITY?
After submission of fee you need to deliver your admission form to university using following way:
1. Separate the address label attached with bottom of the first page of admission form.
2. Attach original copy of fee submitted challan (university copy) with your admission form.
3. Now pack this form in an envelope.
4. Now paste address label (already separated from form) on envelope.
5. Visit any nearest branch of Post Office and post it as registered parcel and get the receipt. (Keep the receipt safely).
Note: Keep in mind that you don’t have to pay any amount to Post Office to post your admission. University has paid your postage
charges to Post Office in advance.

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 Vice-Chancellor’s Message

Dear Student,

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is one of the mega universities of the world and it
occupies a unique position in the education sector of Pakistan. Because of its affordability and
high quality distance and online academic programs. AIOU has now turned into the most
favorite university of the country with high international of repute. The university made a
landmark progress by ensuring access to quality education rural areas under-privileged
students for the people of all ages particularly the females can now select and join the
programs of their choice while sitting at their residence and along with continuing their jobs.
After assessing the success of many degree programs in Pakistan, AIOU is now going to
offer a ranges programs for the students in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain,
Oman, USA and many other countries currently. More than 1.3 million students are getting
benefits from the high quality educational services of AIOU in all regions of the country through more than fifty
regional offices of the university. It offers-suggests many undergraduate and Post Graduate programs at rural and
remote areas providing an unparalleled opportunity to all the poor and deprived sections of the society at an affordable
cost. The university has recently digitalized all its student-support services for facilitating its students on priority basis.
This digitization of the system, it is hoped, will enable AIOU students to get all kinds of educational using their
Learning Management system (LMS) portal support online.

Committed for your bright future

Prof. Dr. Zia-Ul-Qayyum
Vice Chancellor, AIOU
 1. ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Allama Iqbal Open University, a mega university The university has established study centres across
was established in 1974 under an Act of Parliament. the country where distance education students are
The Main Campus of the University is situated in provided necessary guidance by their respective
Sector H-8, Islamabad. It was the second open tutors. The university has established full-time
university of the world and the first of its kind in study centres and is offering four years’ under-
Asia and Africa. The aim of establishing AIOU was graduate degrees.
to provide affordable and accessible education
through distance learning at the door-steps to those Apart from curricular and extra-curricular activities
people who could not continue their education during the academic year, the AIOU and its regional
journey through formal system of education. The centres actively participate in the co-curricular
University (AIOU) operates on semester system and activities by arranging educational and literary
admits students in Autumn and Spring semesters. seminars, workshops and conferences at national and
Under graduate admissions are offered in both the international level, attended not only by the students
semesters where-as postgraduates are offered once a and faculties of the university but also by the
year. The enrolled students are given course books renowned dignitaries and scholars. For the science
specially prepared by the university on self- students and the research scholars, a science complex
instructional principles. However, at post graduate has been built where they use the latest equipment of
level reprints of foreign books alongwith allied international standard for experiments and research.
material and university prepared study guides help To meet the present day challenges, internet facility is
students to polish their skills. also available in the student hostels and the Central
Library where computers have been provided to
At present, the AIOU is offering programmes from enable students to access latest information available
matric to PhD level in diverse disciplines comprised through open source databases.
of four faculties.

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 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND The Faculty has expanded vitally and its programmes have
gained a high popularity as is clear from rapidly rising trend of
HUMANITIES enrolment during the past decade. During the period under
First established in 1981 with five departments, the Faculty of report, the Faculty accorded high priority towards quality
Social Sciences and Humanities has, over the years, flourished improvements and to modify its programmes in accordance
to become, by far, the largest Faculty of the University. It, with the current challenges of 21st century.
today, consists of 14 departments offering masters programmes The Faculty proposed to launch Post-Graduate programmes in
in major areas of Social Sciences and Humanities like, Business the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations,
Psychology, Public Administration and Social Work.
Administration, Economics, Mass Communication, Sociology,
Urdu, Library & Information Sciences, History, Pakistan
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Studies and Teaching of English as a foreign Language (TEFL).
Additionally, efforts are afoot to plan and launch post-graduate Introduction
programmes in Pakistani Languages and Law. The The Department of Economics was established in 1987 with a
Commonwealth-collaborated master’s programmes in the areas few introductory courses like microeconomics and
of Business and Public Administration, which are specially macroeconomics at Intermediate and Bachelor level. Over the
tailored for the modern day busy executives, were launched in years, the department has achieved a country wide reputation
Spring 2002 semester. for introducing programmes for higher studies and research in
In tune with the government’s policy of promoting and economics. At present, the department offers MSc and MPhil
strengthening a culture of higher education and research in the programmes in economics. In near future department is going
country, the AIOU’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities to offer BS Economics (4 years).
has shown a lot of dynamism over the past few years. It has
launched MPhil/PhD programmes in Iqbaliat, Urdu and Mass MSc Economics
Communication and History while preparations are being made to Programme Code: 1 6 0 1
launch MPhil Business Administration, Applied Linguistics.
Aims and Objectives
The Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities also offers
The MSc programme in Economics is designed for those who
several bachelors’ level programmes in such professional areas
are unable to continue their studies in formal education system.
like Bachelors in Library & Information Sciences (BLIS), BS-
The main objective of the programme is to expose the students
Business Administration, BS-Commerce and Mass
to the various aspects of economic theories and their
communication. Tens of thousands of students comprising all
application to the actual economic world. The programme
demographic groups and, from all over the country, enroll,
further stands to improve the quality and ability by creating
each year, in these bachelor’s level programmes.

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self-confidence among the students to analyze and seek 1stSemester:
scientific solution to economic problems. Further, this Sr. Credit
Code Course Title
programme intends to create an analytical capacity among the No. Hours
students required to understand the working of economic 1. 801 Introduction to Microeconomics 03
systems. It is hoped that the programme will help in producing
such team of economists who would meet the growing need of 2. 802 Introduction to Macroeconomics 03
the country. The programme will also intend to equip the 3. 803 Mathematics for Economists 03
students with the economic tools, enabling them to provide
some policy measures for the improvement of prevailing 4. 804 Statistics for Economists 03
economic conditions in the developing countries in general and 5. 808 Public Finance and Fiscal Policy 03
Pakistan in particular.
2nd Semester:
Eligibility for Admission 1. 805 Advanced Microeconomics 03
Applicants having second class (minimum 45% marks)
Bachelor degree with Economics (Micro & Macro) is eligible 2. 806 Advanced Macroeconomics 03
for admission. 3. 807 Basic Econometrics 03
Degree Requirement 4. 4671 Development Economics-I 03
For the award of degree of MSc in Economics, a student has to
5. 4672 Development Economics-II 03
complete the following requirements:
A. Sixty (60) credit hours of course / research work within a 3rd Semester:
minimum period of 4 semesters (two years) Economic Planning: Techniques and
B. Thesis in MSc Economics is optional. In lieu of thesis, 1. 810 03
Applications
students can take four courses of 12-credit hours offered
2. 811 Monetary Theory and Policy 03
by the department.
3. 4673 International Economics-I 03
4. 4674 International Economics-II 03
Medium of Instruction
5. 4675 Islamic Economics-I 03
The medium of instruction and examination is English only. 6. 4676 Islamic Economics-II 03

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4th Semester: Workshop
1. 6565 Economics & Financing of Education-I 03 There is a mandatory Three days (for each 3 credit hours
Economics & Financing of Education- course) workshop at the end of each semester. Intensive
2. 6566 03
II lectures are delivered by the experts. It also provides an
Educational Research and Statistics- opportunity for the students to share their understanding of
3. 6569 03
I course contents with fellow students.
Educational Research and Statistics-
4. 6570 03
II
The course workshop and tutor appointment would preferably
OR be arranged for the students in their respective regions subject
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to their postal addresses, adequate number of students and the
availability qualified resource person. Otherwise students may
Thesis in MSc Economics programme is allowed to opt for be adjusted with other region for the participation in the
those students who have secured at least 60 percent marks in
mandatory workshops.
the first semester. A Synopsis Orientation Workshop for
research work of one week will be arranged by the department
at the main campus, Islamabad. Participation of the students in Assignments and Examinations
the workshop will be compulsory. The aim of the workshop is Assignments are those written exercises which students are
to guide the students that how they can conduct their research. required to complete while being at their homes and places of
Students will be informed about the venue and dates of work after having studied their required material prescribed in
workshops accordingly. the study guide. These are designed in a way that students are
able to relate their reading with their own judgments.
Instructional Methodology
The following methodology will be adopted for running the
MSc Programme in Economics: At completion, students will send their assignments to their
tutors only within the scheduled period who will return the
Study Material same after marking and providing necessary academic
The university provides basic study materials in the form of guidance. Students are supposed to submit two assignments for
study guides, assignments and tutorial schedule. each course having three credit hours. At the end of each
semester, final examination will be conducted by the university
for each course.

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Tutorial Support The summary of assessment system is given below:
i. For continuous academic guidance, supervision and Total Passing
Assessment Component Weightage
assessment, the university will provide fortnightly tutorial Marks Marks
support to the students through its Regional Offices. Assignment – 1 100 40
30%
ii. The tutorials are arranged to facilitate the students to Assignment – 2 100 40
discuss academic problems and seek guidance to complete Final examination 100 40 70%
the required course work. Aggregate Marks 100
iii. The students will be informed about the name of tutor Aggregate Passing Marks 40
along with a schedule of tutorial meetings in the beginning Workshop Attendance is Compulsory in each Course
of the semester by their respective Regional Campus/
Office, through website: www.aiou.edu.pk Total Fee for 1st Semester:
iv. The students will send their assignments only to their tutor Registration Fee: (once at 1st admission in
Rs. 200/-
within the scheduled time as notified or informed. AIOU)
v. Please contact your related Regional Campus/Office. For Admission Fee: (once at 1st admission in
Rs. 700/-
complaints about tutorials meetings, tutors and programme)
assignments. Technology Fee: Rs. 135/-
Per 3 Credit Hours course:2090/- Rs.2090×5= Rs.
Assessment System
Under Continuous Assessment (Assignments) system, the 10450/-
students have to submit Two Assignments for each 3-Credit Total fee for 1st Semester Rs.11485/-
Hours Course to his/ her tutor in the stipulated period
mentioned in the assignment schedule. Passing marks of the PROCEDURE FOR DEPOSITING FEE
assignments are 40 percent. Eligible candidates for (Open Merit Programmes) are required
At the end of each semester, final examination will be to deposit fee in any branch of the following banks:
(1) Allied Bank Limited (ABL)
conducted by the University for each Course. Students need 40
(2) First Women Bank (FWB)
percent marks to pass the final examination; however, it is (3) Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB)
necessary for the students to obtain an aggregate of 40 percent (4) United Bank Limited (UBL)
(assignments + final examination) in each course. The Admission Form (Original) to be sent to Directorate of
weightage of marks in assignments and final examination is Admissions and Mailing through Post Office or any other
30:70 respectively. courier service.

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FACULTY MEMBERS:
DEPARTMENT OF PAKISTAN STUDIES
1. Prof. Dr. Shahid Iqbal Kamran
Dean Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities Introduction
Ph: 051- 9250076, 051-9057772
The Department of Pakistan Studies was separated from its
2. Dr. Muhammad Ilyas parent department, the “Department of Social Sciences and
Assistant Professor Humanities” and established as an independent department in
Phone: 051-9057199 the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. Since its
E-Mail: [email protected] inception, the department has developed and offered several
courses of Pakistan Studies ranging from Matriculation
3. Dr. Fouzia Jamshaid
Assistant Professor (Secondary School Certificate) to MPhil levels. MSc Pakistan
Phone: 051-9057228 Studies was offered first time in 1985. Since then, it has
E-Mail: [email protected] produced a large number of graduates who are serving the
nation in various capacities and bringing honour and pride to
4. Mr. Rizwan Ahmed Satti the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU).
Lecturer
Phone: 051-9057200 Aims and Objectives
E-Mail: [email protected] The Department was established to provide education on
5. Staff: Pakistani Society, Culture, Political, Economic Institutions,
Phone: 051-9057838, 051-9250075 History and Geography in an integrated and interdisciplinary
way.

MSc Pakistan Studies

Programme Code 1 2 0 1
For the pragmatic understanding of the people of any country it is
inevitable to study the Geography, History, Politics, Economics,
Culture and Foreign Affairs of that particular country, because
these elements contribute in shaping the aspiration and hopes of
the people. MSc Pakistan Studies programme is designed to
produce social scientists, who can study Pakistani Society,

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Culture, Economical and Political Institutions in an 3 4661 Foreign Policy of Pakistan-I 03
interdisciplinary way. The programme duration is Two Years 4 4662 Foreign Policy of Pakistan-II 03
(Four Semesters). 5 537 Ideological Foundations of Pakistan 03
3rd Semester
Objectives of the Programme Sr. Course Credit
The programme aims at producing such minds that can Name of Course
understand the complexities and problems associated with the No. Code Hours
modern nation-state through interdisciplinary approach. 1 4663 Pakistani Society &Culture-I 03
2 4664 Pakistani Society & Culture-II 03
Eligibility for Admission 3 4665 Research Methods-I 03
Minimum required qualification for admission in MSc 4 4666 Research Methods-II 03
Pakistan Studies is second division (45 % marks) Bachelor’s 5 541 Social Change 03
degree or equivalent.
Medium of Instruction 4th Semester
The medium of instruction and examination is preferably in Sr. Course Credit
English. Name of Course
No. Code Hours
Political & Constitutional
Scheme of Studies 1 4667 03
st
Development in Pakistan-I
1 Semester Political & Constitutional
Sr. Course Credit 2 4668 03
Name of Course Development in Pakistan-II
No. Code Hours 3 4669 Social Theory-I 03
1 4655 Geography of Pakistan-I 03 4 4670 Social Theory-II 03
2 4656 Geography of Pakistan-II 03 Political Parties & Pressure Groups in
3 4657 Pakistani Languages and Literature-I 03 5 545 03
Pakistan
4 4658 Pakistani Languages and Literature-II 03
5 538 Genesis of Pakistan Movement 03 Instructional Methodology
For the award of degree of Master’s in Pakistan Studies, a
2nd Semester
student has to complete the following requirements:
Sr. Course Credit
Name of Course 1. 60 credit hours courses/ research work within a minimum
No. Code Hours
period of 4 semesters (2 years).
1 4659 Economic Development in Pakistan-I 03 2. A student can opt for maximum 15 credit hours and
2 4660 Economic Development in Pakistan-II 03 minimum of 6 credit hours in a semester.

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3. To attend the course workshop organized by the concerned Total Fee for 1st Semester:
Regional Office or the Department. For each course 3–4 Registration Fee:
days’ workshop will be organized at AIOU’s Regional (Once at the time of 1stAdmission in University) Rs. 200/-
Campuses which will be notified to the students. Admission Fee:
4. The course workshop would preferably be arranged for the (Once at the time of Admission in Programme) Rs. 700/-
students in their respective regions subject to the
Technology Fee: Rs. 135/-
availability of qualified resource persons and the adequate
number of students. Per 3 Credit Hours course fee: Rs.2090× 5 = Rs. 10450/-
Total fee for 1st Semester Rs.11485/-
Assessment System
Under Continuous Assessment (Assignments) system, the FACULTY MEMBERS:
students have to submit two assignments for each 3-Credit For academic assistance, please contact the following faculty
Hour Course to his/ her tutor within the stipulated period members of the Department of Pakistan Studies, Allama Iqbal
mentioned in the assignment schedule. Passing marks of the Open University, Block-9, Sector H-8, Islamabad.
assignments are 40 percent.
At the end of each semester, final examination will be conducted Name & Designation Contact No
by the university for each course. Students need 40 percent marks Prof. Dr. Shahid Iqbal Kamran
051-9250074
to pass the final examination. However, it is necessary for the Chairman/Dean,
051-9057826
students to obtain an aggregate of 40 percent (assignment + final Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
examination) in each course. The ratio of weightage of marks in Dr. Badshah Sardar, Associate Professor 051- 9057226
assignments and final examination is 30:70 respectively. The Dr. Samina Yasmeen, Associate Professor 051- 9057836
summary of assessment system is given below:
Mrs. Samina Aman, Assistant Professor 051- 9057227
Total Passing
Assessment Component Weightage Malik Akhtar Hussain, Assistant Professor 051-9057751
Marks Marks
Assignment – 1 100 40 Dr. Khalid Mahmood, Lecturer 051-9057831
30%
Assignment – 2 100 40
Final examination 100 40 70%
Aggregate Marks 100
Aggregate Passing Marks 40
Course Workshop Attendance is Compulsory in each Course

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 DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND of library and information sciences (LIS). It is designed to
enhance the students’ abilities to identify opportunities, make
INFORMATION SCIENCES firm and clear-cut decisions, plan and control library
functions. The programme seeks to promote a high degree of
Introduction professionalism and a deep sense of integrity and social
Postgraduate library education in Pakistan started in 1956 by responsibility in students.
the University of Karachi. In the mid-eighties there were six
library science departments all over the country. But they were Eligibility Criteria and Procedure of Admission
not producing the required number of trained professional An applicant having bachelor’s degree with any subject(s) in
graduates as per demand. Moreover, the rate of technological second division (at least 45% marks) from any HEC recognized
change created by television, computer and other mass media university is eligible to get admission. There is no age limit and
was so stunning that many librarians had been unable to assess
merit determination. Interested candidates should deposit the
clearly its far-reaching effects on the sphere of their services
and operation. Thus keeping in view the demand of prescribed fee and completed admission form alongwith all
professional staff and mission of AIOU, the Department of required documents (attested copies of detailed mark sheets,
Library and Information Sciences was established in 1985 certificates/degrees of matriculation, intermediate, graduation,
within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities to cope CNIC, domicile, photos, etc.) as advised in this prospectus or at
with this shortage and change. It contributes to meeting the AIOU Website.
professional requirements of the existing libraries and training
skilled manpower scattered all over the country in accordance Pre-requisites from MLIS Students
with the emerging need and trend. An MLIS student must have a computer with internet
connection to successfully complete this programme. Study
Objectives guides and further study guidance along with unit-wise and
The main objective of these programmes is to produce highly other links to various online, free resources are available in
skilled professional and paraprofessional human resource to downloads at LIS Department website <lis.aiou.edu.pk>,
serve the libraries and related organizations. which are sufficient for assignments preparation and exams.
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION The University will not send any helping books except study
SCIENCES (MLIS)
guides to students. Most updates are available at AIOU website
Objectives aiou.edu.pk such as matters relating to admission, exam and
This programme intends to provide an opportunity to enhance result, tutorials, workshops, assignments, and so on. A student
the knowledge and skills as well as qualifications in the field should willingly be hard working enough to get information and

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knowledge. Consult your AIOU-appointed tutors for technical 1st Semester
and conceptual guidance. Take full benefit from your tutorial S. Course Credit
Course Title
classes and workshops. We are also providing guidance to No. Code Hours
students on daily basis via our Facebook page <LIS@AIOU 1 5500 Foundation of Librarianship 3
official>; hence join this page as well. 2 Introduction to Library
5501 3
&Information Sciences
Scheme of Studies (MLIS) 3 5502 Information Sources & Services 3
Duration 4 5503 Classification: Theory and Practice 3
The Duration of MLIS programme is four semesters, i.e. two 5 5504 Cataloguing: Theory and Practice 3
years.
2nd Semester
1 5505 Collection Development 3
Mode of Study 2 Management of Libraries &
The MLIS program is offered in ODL mode. There are tutorial 5641 3
Information Centres-I
meeting and/or compulsory workshop as per AIOU policy. 3 Management of Libraries &
Visit AIOU website or contact your AIOU Region concerned 5642 3
Information Centres-II
or LIS Department for further information in this regard. 4 Library Automation, Information
5643 3
Storage and Retrieval-I
Courses 5 Library Automation, Information
A student will have to complete 20 courses comprising 60 5644 3
Storage and Retrieval-II
credit hours in four semesters.
3rd Semester
1 5645 Resource Sharing and Networking-I 3
Assessment 2 5646 Resource Sharing and Networking-II 3
Written examination = 70%weight 3 Advanced Technical Operations-I
5647 3
Assignments = 30%weight
4 5648 Advanced Technical Operations-II 3
5 Research Methods & Techniques for
Note: The AIOU has uniform criteria for grading, examination 5649 3
Librarians-I
pass marks, etc.
6 Research Methods & Techniques for
5650 Librarians-II 3

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4th Semester v. Selected special libraries located at divisional
S. Course Credit headquarter cities (e.g. State Bank Library, Karachi;
Course Title
No. Code Hours PASTIC Library, Islamabad).
Public Records, Rare Material & vi. All main/central libraries in PMDC-approved public and
1 5651 3
Their Conservation-I private medical colleges.
Public Records, Rare Material &Their vii. All main/central libraries of public/private sector
2 5652 3
Conservation-II research centers/institutes (e.g. Cotton Research
3 5653 Management of Serial Publications-I 3 Institute), provided these centers/institutes maintain a
4 5654 Management of Serial Publications-II 3 well-established, open- shelved computerized libraries
with sufficient number of professional, paraprofessional,
The university reserves the right to introduce changes,
and non-professional staff.
additions, withdrawal or restructuring of courses without any
prior notice. viii. Any other library of repute not listed above.

Internship Instructions for Internship

All MA (LIS) students will undergo two months’ unpaid Libraries in primary/secondary/higher secondary schools, and
internship training in a library of repute during or after their inter/degree colleges are not listed for the purpose. Only
final semester. Students will have to do the internship beyond postgraduate degree colleges may be considered if there is no
two months against the number of working days they avail any other library as listed above in the same region. A student is
leave or remain absent. Students’ requests for nearby libraries expected to do practical, professional work in all sections of
for internship from among the following libraries will be the library during his/her internship. A student already working
considered for further processing. in a listed library may not be allowed internship there unless
i. All central/main libraries in HEC approved public sector the LIS Dept gets ensured that he/she would work in all
universities and degree awarding institutes. sections of the library regularly. Student will fill an Internship
ii. All national libraries. Application Form indicating the library of his/her choice
iii. Selected central/main libraries in HEC approved private selected from the above list for internship and send that form
sector universities and degree awarding institutes (e.g. to the LIS Department. The LIS Department will issue a
LUMS, Aga Khan University, GIKI). reference letter to the student for internship purpose. However,
iv. Selected major public libraries located at divisional it rests with student to first visit the selected library to seek
headquarter cities (e.g. Punjab Public Library, Lahore; their permission for internship. If a student fails to select a
Quaid-e-Azam Public Library, Lahore; Central Library, good library the Department will itself select a library and
Bahawalpur; Liaqat Memorial Library, Karachi). issue him/her a reference letter. Internship would only be

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accepted in libraries for which the LIS Department had issued Fee for subsequent semesters will be informed at the time of
a reference letter. A student’s internship without a reference their admission.
letter from the LIS Department will not be accepted. Once an
internship reference letter is issued, students’ requests for the Medium of Instruction & Examination:
change of library may not be considered unless he/she gives English/Urdu.
sound justification. A student must start his/her internship Note: Candidates are advised to keep in contact with their
around the date mentioned in application form, otherwise they AIOU Region concerned for LIS updates regarding system of
would justify in writing to the library concerned and the LIS education, admission FAQs, tutors’ information, tutorial and
Department. Students are advised to keep a copy of the workshop schedule, etc. They are also advised to keep on
internship reference letter before submitting it to the library watching website of AIOU <aiou.edu.pk> and LIS
concerned. On completion of internship the librarian Department <lis.aiou.edu.pk> for updates. Our Facebook
concerned will issue an internship certificate to the student page is: LIS @AIOUofficial.
indicating his/her dates of internship, sections in which he/she
worked, and his/her overall performance and behavior. FACULTY MEMBERS
Inernship form is available at LIS deptt. Website
1. Dr. Pervaiz Ahmad
<lis.aiou.edu.pk> send application form duly filled alongwith
documents via email as advised on the form. Chairman
Email: [email protected]
Internship Report and Comprehensive viva voce Ph. 051-9057819,051-9250179
The amendment with regard to internship report and 2. Dr. Muhammad Arif
comprehensive viva voce is under process. Please keep on Assistant Professor
visiting LIS deptt. website <lis.aiou.edu.pk> for updates. Email: [email protected]

Fee Tariff 3. Muhammad Jawwad

Registration Fee: Rs.200/- Lecturer
(once at the time of 1st admission in University) Ph. 051-9057205
Admission Fee: Rs.700/- Email: [email protected]
Technology Fee: Rs.135/- 4. Dr. Amjid Khan
Per 3 credit hours coursefeeRs.2090/-(Rs.2090×5) Rs.10450/- Lecturer
Total fee for 1st Semester Rs.11485/- Ph. 051-9057235
Email: [email protected]

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 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY Development issue, Deviance etc. It is this broad perspective
that has made sociology a unique and one of the most
comprehensive academic disciplines.
Introduction
The department of Sociology, Social work and Population Objectives
studies is a part of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. The major objectives of the programme are:
It was established in 1985. The department offers MSc To provide students historical understanding of the discipline
Sociology and various graduate and undergraduate level through the study of various approaches and traditions of
courses of Sociology, Anthropology, Population Studies, sociological theories
Community and Rural Development.
To introduce students to recent and contemporary debates and
frameworks for social analysis to enable them to understand,
Aims and Objectives
evaluate and compare arguments
The major objectives are:
 To introduce the students with the recent and Duration: Two years or a minimum of four semesters.
contemporary debates and frameworks for social analysis
to enable them to understand, evaluate and compare Eligibility to Apply
arguments. 1. At least/Minimum, second division (45%) Bachelor’s Degree
 To provide students an understanding of different social 2. Term/Semester result cards will not be accepted (Without
problems of society and highlight them for broader P.C’s/ Degrees/Certificates).
national interest. Scheme of Studies:
 To prepare students for scholarly and applied research 1st Semester
and for teaching in Sociology. S.# Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
1 4681 Introduction to Sociology:
MSC SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMME: Culture and Society
3
Keeping in view the rising demand for Sociology, both by
2 4682 Sociological Theory-I 3
public and private sectors, the department started MSc
Sociology programme in 2001. The programme combines an 3 4683 Methods of Social Research:
3
emphasis on competence in social theory and research Research Process
methods. Students are trained in several sub fields of sociology 4 4684 Population Studies 3
in which the faculty has concentrations of expertise. Among 5 4685 (Theoretical background) Sociology
3
these are population dynamics, social Statistics, Gender Issues, of Gender Issues

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2nd Semester 4 5640 Social Psychology-II 3
S.# Code Course Title Cr. Hrs OR
1 Introduction to Sociology: Thesis
4686 3  Synopsis
Social Change and Social Institutions 5 5561 12
2 4687 Sociological Theory-II 3  Thesis report
Viva-Voce
3 4688 Methods of Social Research-II 3
4 4689 Social Statistics 3 Thesis
The students are given choice to opt either for course work or
5 Sociology of Gender Issues:
4690 3 research work/Thesis in their last semester. They will be
Gender Dynamics required to submit the research proposal for their thesis if
opted. Thesis will preferably deal with Pakistani context.
3rd Semester There will be an intensive workshop in the start of the
Sociology of Deviance: Theoretical semester for thesis. Research will be conducted under the
1 4691 3
Explanation supervision of research supervisor/advisor. After submission
Deviance, Social Control and Issue of thesis by the student and its evaluation by the external
2 4692 3
of Delinquency experts, the students will appear before a viva voce committee
Sociology of Development: to defend their thesis. University regulations pertaining to thesis
3 4693 3 are available with the department. Students can get a copy of
Meanings and Explanation
Issues in Development the same on request/payment.
4 4694 3
Sociology of Child Rights & Child The above order of the course offering may change as per
5 4695 3 university requirement.
Development
6 4698 Population Dynamics 3 Medium of Instruction:
Medium of instruction is English
4th Semester
Introduction to Social Works: Instructional Methodology Assessment
1 4696 3 For each course, the registered student will be assessed as
Methods in Social Work
2 4697 Fields of Social Work 3 following:
3 5639 Social Psychology-I 3

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Assignments To take final examination the student has to pass assignment
Assignments are those written exercises which student are component.
required to complete while being at homes or places of work
after having studied their required material prescribed in the The grade will be determined as follow:
study guide/reader. They are designed in a way to motivate the Percentage Marks Letter Grade
students in studying the required readings and enabling them 80 and above A+
to relate their reading with their own objective. For each 3
70–79 A
credit hours course, you will receive two assignments.
60–69 B
After completion, you will send these assignments to your 50–59 C
tutors within a time schedule for assessment and necessary 40-49 D
guidance. The tutor is supposed to return the same after
marking and providing necessary academic guidance. Fee Tariff (for MSc Sociology)
The successful completion of assignments will make you Registration Fee: (at 1st admission in University) Rs.200/-
eligible to take final examination to be held at the end of the Admission Fee: (at 1st admission in Programme) Rs.700/-
semester. To qualify each assignment, you have to obtain Technology Fee: Rs.135/-
minimum 40% marks. Per 3 credit hours course fee Rs.2090/- ( 2090×5)= Rs.10450/-
Workshops: Total fee for 1st Semester Rs.11485/-
Workshops for the MSc Courses will be held at university Thesis Fee: Rs.8510/- (12 Credit Hours)
main campus, Islamabad, respective regions based on Viva Voce Fee: Rs.1650/-
enrolment Or online.
PROCEDURE FOR DEPOSITING FEE
Final Examination Eligible candidates for (Open Merit Programmes) are required
Final Examination (a three hours written examination will take to deposit fee in any branch of the following banks:
place at the end of the semester). (1) Allied Bank Limited (ABL)
The two components contribute with ratio of 30:70 to the (2) First Women Bank (FWB)
student’s final course grade. (3) Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB)
The requirements to qualify each component are given below: (4) United Bank Limited (UBL)
* A minimum of 40% in each assignment. Admission Form (Original) to be sent to Directorate of
* A minimum of 40% in the final written examination. Admissions and Mailing through Post Office or any other
* An aggregate of 40% in both the components i.e. courier service.
assignments and final examination.

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FACULTY MEMBERS DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
1. Mrs. Farhana Khattak
Incharge/Assistant Professor The Department of History had been part of the Department of
Social Sciences and Humanities established in 1981. The
Ph: 051-9057806,051-9250083
Department of History started working as an independent
department in 1995. MA History Programme was introduced
2. Dr. Syed Imran Haider first time in 1998. In 2009, the Department initiated the
Assistant Professor/Programme Coordinator revision process to revise the whole Scheme of Studies. The
MSc Sociology / PGD Criminology Department is now offering MA History (Revised Scheme of
Ph: 051-9057807 Studies).
[email protected]
MA HISTORY PROGRAMME:
3. Ms. Nasim Khan Mahsud Aims and Objectives
Lecturer/Programme Coordinator PGD Population & The aim of the department is to produce sensitized, educated
Development and trained graduates, with a balanced approach and world
Ph: 051-9057691 view who can serve the humanity without any racial, regional
[email protected] or intellectual biases.

Eligibility for Admission

Minimum qualification for admission in MA History
Programme is second Division (45%) Bachelor’s Degree.

Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction and examination is preferably
English. The assignments and final examination will be in
English. However, the students have option to respond in
either English or Urdu.

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Scheme of Studies 2nd Semester – Compulsory Courses
A student has to fulfill the following requirements to obtain a 1 Historical Research Methods 5676 3
degree in MA History: 2 Mughal Rule in India (1526–1707) 5677 3
1. MA History is a 60 credit Programme. Each course is of 3 3 Decline of Mughal Rule in India 5678 3
credit hours. Courses of first two semesters are 4 Historiography 5679 3
compulsory. 5 Rise of the British and Muslim Rule 5680 3
In the 3rd and 4th semester, the student has to choose five in India (1707–1858)
courses in each semester.
2. For MA History Degree, the student has to complete 60 3rd Semester –Elective Courses (Select any five courses)
credits/20courses. 1 Pakistan and the World Affairs 5681 3
3. A course workshop of 3-4 days for each course will be 2 History of Punjab 5682 3
organized at regional campuses. It is mandatory for the 3 History of Pakistan–I (1947–71) 5683 3
students to attend this course workshop, where ever it is 4 History of Sindh 5684 3
offered. 5 British Administration and
Constitutional Development in India 5685 3
1st Semester – Compulsory Courses (1858–1947)
S. Course Credit 6 History of Saudi Arabia 5686 3
Course Title
No. Code Hours
1 Research Methods 5671 3 4th Semester – Elective Courses (Select any five courses)
2 Ancient Cultures and Civilization5672 3 1 History of NWFP 5687 3
ofIndia
2 Afghanistan: A Synoptic History 5688 3
3 Muslims in India (712–1526) 5673 3
(1747–2006)
4 Early Islamic History (570–661) 5674 3
5 Constitutional Development and 5675 3 3 History of Modern India (1947–2006) 5689 3
Muslim Response in India (1900–47) 4 History of Pakistan-II (1971–2008) 5690 3
5 History of Balochistan 5691 3
6 Muslim Political Thought in India 5692 3

Assessment System
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 each 3 credit hour course to his/her tutor within the Faculty Members:
specified time according to the assignment schedule. Pass (Student may contact for guidance):
marks in assignment are40.
2. The students have to appear in the final examination 1. Prof. Dr. Samina Awan
conducted for each course. Pass marks in final Chairperson
examination are40. Ph: 051-9250073, 051-905782
3. The students have to obtain an aggregate of 40 percent 2. Dr. Kishwar Sultana
(assignment + final examination) in each course to be Associate Professor
declared pass in each course. Ph:051-9057837
3. Mr. Abdul Basit Mujahid
A Summary of the Assessment System is provided below: Assistant Professor
Assessment Total Passing Ph:051-9057822
Weightage
Component Marks Marks 4. Dr. Kausar Parveen
Assignment-1 100 40 Assistant Professor
30%
Assignment-2 100 40 Ph:051-9057825
Final Examination 100 40 70% 5. Ms. Sadia Aziz
Aggregate Marks 100 Assistant Professor
Ph:051-9057686
Aggregate Passing Marks 40
6. Ms. Fozia Umar
Lecturer,
Fee Structure: Ph: 051-9057686
Registration Fee: (at 1st admission in University) Rs.200/- 7. Mr. Muhammad Sajid Khan
Admission Fee: (at 1st admission in Programme) Rs.700/- Lecturer,
Technology Fee: Rs.135/- Ph: 051-9057772
Per 3 Credit Hours course fee: Rs.2090 x 5= Rs.10450/- 8. Staff Office
Total fee for 1st Semester Rs.11485/- Ph: 051-9250073, 9057821

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 GENERAL INFORMATION viii. After receipt of the study package, students are usually
intimated about the part time tutors for each course for
tutorial guidance within fifteen days. If you do not get
i. The certificates/degrees of AIOU are equivalent to any information about tutors, you are required to send your
other recognized Board/University. assignment by registered post to the concerned Regional
Director, Assistant Regional Director without delay; you
ii. If an applicant of post-graduate/research level are also required to retain a photocopy of all your
programme does not receive any information regarding assignments.
admission within three months from submission of
application, he/she should presume non-selected. ix. Rules and regulations framed, enhanced and changed
from time to time by the authorities, bodies of the
iii. A course taken by any student cannot be change during the university will be effective as deemed necessary. The
semester. However, in real hardship cases, the change in student will have to abide by all such rules and
courses will be allowed within fifteen days after receipt of regulations from the date of their implementation.
books and deposit of prescribed fee.
x. A student who fails in continuous assessment component
iv. The address of a student will not be changed during the is not eligible to reappear but will be allowed to re-
semester. register for the same course at its next offering semester
by the university.
v. Fee cannot be refunded once paid for admission nor can
it be adjusted for any other programme. xi. It is the responsibility of the student to remain in touch with
the department regarding the selected programme.
vi. On payment of the registration fee, each student will be
issued a registration number. This number must be xii. A student already admitted to a programme or a
quoted in all the future correspondence along with the specialization of a programme shall not be allowed to
roll number, course(s), code numbers and semester. transfer or to get admission to another programme
unless he/she formally postpones it till the completion of
vii. Study material shall be mailed to the students at their the new programme or withdraws from the previous
given addresses. programme.

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xiii. After completion of a programme successfully, a student xviii. Admission form received without prescribed fee less fee or
has to apply to Controller of Examinations for issuance fee deposited after due date will not be considered.
of certificate/degree.
xix. In case of discrepancies in the name of student/ Father’s
xiv. The university reserves the right to change the contents name of the student or difference in name mentioned in
of this prospectus without any prior notice as per his/her other educational certificates, the name on the
university policy. Matric certificate of the student will be considered as
correct name. The Examination Department shall also
xv. The student must inform the Admission Department in issue certificate/ degree on the said name.
writing within the period of 15 days after receipt of
study material parcel, if found any wrong/short of xx. In case provision of forged documents for admission, not
material/ books which is not according to the admission only the admission will be refused to the applicant but
form/ check list or mistake in name and address. No the fee deposited by him/her will also be forfeited. The
request for any change will be entertained after the university may proceed further in the matter.
stipulated period.
Note: Beware that University has not authorized any person
xvi. Check the books and tally with the course codes or private institute to collect payment/forms. All the students
mentioned on the address label pasted on the registered are instructed to deposit fee by themselves in designated bank
packet. If there is any discrepancy, write immediately to branches. In case of any discrepancy in admission
Admission Department for correction/supply of requisite fee/admission form the University will not be responsible and
books. the student will have to face the consequences.
xvii. Admission forms incomplete in any respect will not be
entertained and will be returned after close of semester
to the students indicating the deficiency in clear terms
with advise to request for refund of fee.

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 REGULATIONS FOR REFUND OF v) The amount deposited by the candidates/ student in excess
ADMISSIONFEE (more than the prescribed fee) will be refunded/ adjusted
within a year.

Admission fee once deposited by the candidates/ students vi) Cases of refund of admission fee will be processed after
in the university account will neither be refunded nor finalization/ completion of admission of the semester and
converted/adjusted as a matter of right. However, fee paid only on the production of original Bank Challan/Receipt
by the candidates/students will be settled in the following No. 3 &4.
cases:
i) The candidates/ students who deposit the fee for a vii) If candidates/ students deceive the university and get
programme and later on change their mind to apply in admission in two different programmes simultaneously in
another programme and communicate their decision in black a semester admission will be cancelled in both the
and white to the admission section before dispatch of study programmes and the fee deposited for both the
material in such cases, fee will be refunded to them after programmes will be forfeited.
deduction of 10% of the total amount deposited.
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
ii) The candidates/ students who discontinue the programme/
courses(s) after dispatch of books, neither their admission Sr.# Name Telephone Nos.
will be cancelled nor fee will be refunded to them.
1. Director Admissions 051-9250043
iii) The candidates/ students who are not allowed admission 051-9250162
(Fax)
to a programme offered by the university due to less
enrolment/ non formation of viable group/ non offering of 2. Assistant Registrar (Mailing) 051-9250185
courses, full fee will be refunded to them. 3. Controller of Examinations 051-9250012
iv) The candidates/ students who know that they are ineligible 4. Director Students Affairs 051-9250174
for admission to a programme, and even then they deposit
5. Assistant Registrar (Postgraduate) 051-9057403
the fee, in such cases, the fee will be refunded after the
deduction of 25% as services charges from the total
amount.

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 REGIONAL OFFICE ADDRESSES
FEDERAL AREA, ISLAMABAD
1. Regional Director,
Regional Campus,
Allama Iqbal Open University,
Block No.27, (Services Block)
SectorH-8,ISLAMABAD.
Ph: (051)9250171(051)9057608)
Email: [email protected]
PUNJAB
2. Assistant Regional Director, 3. Regional Director, 4. Assistant Regional Director,
Regional Centre, Regional Campus, Regional Centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
Street No.5, Major Tahir Sadiq Chak No. 12-A/BC, Near Airport Opposite Allied Park, Near Food
Road, Hasilpur By Pass Road, Godam Railway, By Pass Road,
Dar-ul-Salam Colony, BAHAWALPUR. CHAKWAL.
ATTOCK. Ph: 0304-9983138-9 Ph: (0543)553566
Ph: (057)2610610,9316418 E.mail: E. mail: [email protected]
E.mail: [email protected] [email protected]
5. Regional Director, 6. Regional Director, 7. Regional Director,
Regional Campus, Regional Campus, Regional Campus,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
Railway Road, Near Veterinary F-Block, Near STN Tower, Millat 10-X Block, Peoples Colony,
Hospital, Town, GUJRANWALA.
DERA GHAZI KHAN. FAISALABAD. Ph: (055)9230251-3
Ph: (064) 9260386-7 Ph: (041) 9330790-3 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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8. Regional Director, 9. Assistant Regional Director, 10. Regional Director,
Regional Campus, Regional Centre, Regional Campus,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
Toba Road, Opposite Officers Main Sadar, Dewan Road, 346 - Raza Block,
Colony, JHANG. Zulfiqar Town, Allama Iqbal Town,
Ph: (047) 7630953,7631166 KASUR CITY. LAHORE
Email: [email protected] Ph: 049-2723723 Ph: (042)99260023-9
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
11. Assistant Regional Director, 12. Regional Director, 13. Regional Director, Regional Campus,
Model Study Center, Regional Campus, Allama Iqbal Open University,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, CF-7, Shah Rukn-e-Alam Colony,
Near Sat Sira Chowk, Marala Road, Near Under Pass, Near Thana Stop,
MANDI BAHAUDDIN. MIANWALI. MULTAN. Ph: (061)6772499,
Ph: (0546)571171 Ph: (0459) 920024-6 9220202-03
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
14. Assistant Regional Director, 15. Deputy Regional Director, 16. Regional Director, Regional Campus,
Regional Centre, Regional Campus, Allama Iqbal Open University,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, House No.CB/190-A, Lane No.4,
Al Huda Street, Amin Colony, Hidayat Campus, Street No.1, Near Maryam Memorial
Near Govt. High School, Near Sheikh Zaid Air Port, Hospital, Peshawar Road,
NAROWAL. RAHIM YAR KHAN RAWALPINDI.
Ph:(0542)413122, 412122 Ph: (068)9239046, 9239166 Ph: 051-9334264-5
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
17. Deputy Regional Director, 18. Deputy Regional Director, 19. Deputy Regional Director,
Regional Centre, Regional Centre, Regional Centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
House No.88, House No. 145, Muradabad Mohallah Mumtaz Pura, Haji Pura,
Main Road Bilal Colony, Colony, Near Daewoo Terminal, Daska Road,
SAHIWAL University Road, SIALKOT.
Ph: (040) 9200457-8 SARGODHACANTT.. Ph: (052)3241300, 3241400
Email: [email protected] Ph: (048)3211217-8 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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20. Regional Director, 21. Deputy Regional Director, 22. Assistant Regional Director,
Regional Centre, Regional Centre, Regional Centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
House No. P-06, Mohallah Faiz House No. 166, Faisal Town, 46-A, Block “Z”, Main Road,
Colony, Qasmia Road, Opposite Govt. Boys Post Model Town,
TOBA TEK SINGH. Graduate College,VEHARI. BAHAWALNAGAR.
Ph: (046)9201020, 9201021 Ph: (067)3360636-7 Ph: (063)9330012
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
23. Assistant Regional Director, 24. Assistant Regional Director,
Regional Centre, Regional Centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
Street No. 01, Jamil Town, Mujahid Abad, Near Jada,
Lahore Road, Near Superior College Main G. T. Road,
SHEIKHUPURA. JEHLUM.
Ph: (056)3545041 Ph: (0544)273378-9
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
SINDH
25. Deputy Regional Director, 26. Regional Director, 27. Regional Director,
Regional Centre, Regional Campus, Regional Centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
Bungalow No.46, B1-8, Unit No.02, ST-6, D-I, Block No.14, Bungalow No.A-05, Garden City,
Railway Employee Housing Society, Federal ‘B’ Area, Dadu Road, MORO.
Autobahn Road Latifabad, KARACHI. Ph: 0321-3139843
Near Lal Qila Resurant, Ph: (021) 99246099-101 Email: [email protected]
HYDERABAD.Ph: (022)9330052-3 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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28. Assistant Regional Director, 29. Incharge, 30. Incharge,
Regional Centre, Regional Centre, Regional Centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
Sachal Colony, Banglow No.67, Post Graduate Block, Govt. Boys Banglow/H. No. 74,
Near City Hospital (Bakhtiawar Degree College, Main Ghulamullah Raod, Near City
Park), MITHI, School Makli Society,
LARKANA CITY. Ph: (0232)261289, 261631 THATTA. Ph: (0298)920717-8
Ph: (074)9239044 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
31. Deputy Regional Director, 32. Incharge, 33. Regional Director,
Regional Centre, Noor Model Study Centre, Model Study Centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
Plot No. 31, Block-A, Jaffria Co- Old Girls College Hostel, House No.61, Shaheed Zulfiqar
operative Housing Society, Opp: DCO Office, Colony, Near Daro Road, DADU
Shikarpur Road, SUKKUR. UMER KOT. Ph: (025)9239072
Ph: (071)5807213 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Email :[email protected] Ph:(0238) 920010-16
34. Assistant Regional Director,
Model Study Centre Malir,
Allama Iqbal Open University,
First Floor, Plot No. 16, ROW A,
Block II Survey NC 90 DehKhanto,
Sindhi Jamat Cooperative Housing
Society, Bin Qasim Town, District
Malir, KARACHI.
Ph: 0343-5007948
Email: [email protected]

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KHYBER PUKHTOON KHWA
35. Deputy Regional Director, 36. Assistant Regional Director, 37. Assistant Regional Director,
Regional Campus, Regional Centre, Regional Campus,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
Murree Road, Adjacent B.I.S.E, Governor Cottage Road Goldoor, Neli Kothi, Behind District
ABBOTTABAD. Chitral Town, District Lower, Auditorium, District Courts,
Ph: (0992)390925-390927 CHITRAL. DERA ISMAIL KHAN
Email: [email protected] Ph: (0943) 413811-412138 Ph: (0966) 9280168-9280178
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
38. Regional Director, 39. Deputy Regional Director, 40. Deputy Regional Director,
Regional Campus, Regional Centre, Regional Centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
Plot No.14, Sector A-3, Haji Sharzaman Khan Plaza Bunglow No. 237, Sector-E, Sadberg
Phase V, Hayatabad Opposite Govt. Primary School, Road, Sheikh Maltoon Township,
PESHAWAR G.T Road, Post Office Rahimabad, MARDAN.
Ph: (091)9217603-6 SWAT. Ph: (0937)841020, 841030
Email: [email protected] Ph: (0946)9240205-6 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
41. Assistant Regional Director, 42. Deputy Regional Director,
Regional Centre, Regional Centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
House No.43, Sector A/2, Blambat Road,
Phase No. II, KDA, TIMERGARA.
KOHAT. Ph: 0945-9250070
Ph: 0922-513882 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]

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BALOCHISTAN
43. Assistant Regional Director, 44. Assistant Regional Director, 45. Regional Director,
Regional Centre, Regional Centre, Regional Campus,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Bus Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University
Stand Road, Near Ghazali Public Near B & R Rest House, Eastern By Pass Takhtani Road,
School, GolaChowk, KALAT QUETTA
DERA MURAD JAMALI Ph: (0844)210569 Ph: (081)2674429-2674398
Ph: (0838)710375 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
46. Deputy Regional Director, 47. Assistant Regional Director, 48. Incharge,
Regional Campus, Regional Centre, Model Study Centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University Allama Iqbal Open University,
Pishkan Road, Near Bahria Collage, House No.G/176, KhawajaKhail Near Wapda Office,
GWADAR. House, Khawaja Khail Mohallah, KHARAN
Ph: (0864)410300 ZHOB. Ph: 0822-413018 Ph: 0332-8099850
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

GILGIT BALTISTAN
49. Regional Director, 50. Assistant Regional Director, 51. Regional Director,
Regional Centre, Regional Campus, Model Study Centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
Shahra-i-Quaid-i- Azam, Near Elementary College Sundus, Village Thole, Tehsil
Near Army Public School & SKARDU. Sikandarabad, District NAGAR.
College, Khumer Cantt. Ph:(05815)960258, 960915 Ph:0346-9548079
GILGIT. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ph:(05811) 960378, 960603
Email: [email protected]

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AZAD JAMMU KASHMIR
52. Deputy Regional Director, 53. Assistant Regional Director, 54. Incharge,
Regional Campus, Regional Campus, Regional Centre,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University,
House No.1-A, Sector, F-1, Zero Point, Jalalabad, Officer Colony Near New Rawalakot,
Kotli Road, MUZAFFARABAD (AJK) International Hotel CMH/Bagh Road,
MIRPUR (A.K) Ph: (05822)960839 Supply Bazar,
Ph:05827-960028,960029 Fax: (05822)960840 RAWALAKOT (POONCH) A.K.
Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected] Ph: (05824)960241
Email: [email protected]

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 ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
(DEPARTMENT OF EXAMINATIONS)
FEE TARIFF*
Fee Rates for
Sr.# Programme
Ordinary Urgent Duplicate
Course Certificate of SSC/HSSC/Bachelor programme/
1. Rs.400/- Rs.800/- Rs.1600/-
Elementary Arabic/Non Credit
2. SSC(Matric)/HSSC(Intermediate)/PTC/CT/ATTC Rs.500/- Rs.1000/- Rs.2000/-
BA/B.Com/BBA(old)/BLIS/BCS/Associate Degree (2 years)/
3. Rs.800/- Rs.1600/- Rs.3200/-
Undergraduate Diploma/Certificate
4. BS / BBA (4 years) Associate Degree (4 years) etc. Rs.1200/- Rs.2400/- Rs.4800/-
5. B. Ed. (old programme) Rs.1000/- Rs.2000/- Rs.4000/-
6. B.Ed. (1.5 years / 2.5 years / 4 years) Rs.1200/- Rs.2400/- Rs.4800/-
7. MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA/M.Com/MBA & MPA Executive Rs.1200/- Rs.2400/- Rs.4800/-
8. Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate Rs.1000/- Rs.2000/- Rs.4000/-
9. M.Phil/MS/LLM/M.Sc (Honors) Rs.2000/- Rs.4000/- Rs.8000/-
10. Ph.D Rs.3000/- Rs.6000/- Rs.12000/

Fee of Triplicate Certificate/Degree from Matric to Bachelor Programme Rs.5000/-

11.
Fee of Triplicate Degree of B.Ed /BS (4years)/Master/MS/MPhil Programme Rs.10000/-

12. Change of Examination Center Rs.600/-

13. Duplicate Result Card Per Semester (Beyond Two Current Semesters) Rs.100/-
Rechecking of per Answer Script ATTC /CT/PTC/B.Ed / all Graduate Programme Rs.700/-
14. Rechecking of per Answer Script BS / MA / MSc / PGD & equivalent Rs.800/-
Rechecking of per Answer Script MS / MPhil / PhD & equivalent Rs.1000/-

Change in name or any other correction in Certificate/ Double Fee of Ordinary

15.
Degree (made by Board/University or Court decision) Prescribed for Programme

Verification of Certificate/Degree By Post By hand (same day)

(By Students or Departments) Rs.600/- Rs.1000/-
16.
Verification of Certificate/Degree USD 100*
from Foreign Organizations/Oversees Countries * including USD 25 for
Courier Charges
Sr. Fee Rate
Re-Appear Exams Fee for Programme
No. Per Course
1. SSC / PTC / Elementary Arabic Rs.100/-
2. ATTC Rs.180/-
3. HSSC / CT / Diploma 10 + 3 Rs.200/-
4. Bachelor / Associate Degree (2 years) Rs.300/-
5. BS / BBA / Associate Degree (4 years) Rs.400/-
6. B. Ed. (old) / B.Ed (1.5 years / 2.5 years / 4 years) Rs.400/-
7. M.A / M.Sc / MBA / M.Ed/ PGD / MS / M.Phil Rs.500/-
8. Ph.D Rs.800/-

*Applicable with effect from 01st January 2020.