AIOU Extends Autumn 2026 Admission Deadline

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has extended the deadline for Autumn 2026 admissions until October 6, 2026, with a late fee applicable to applications submitted during the extended period.

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• According to the university's official Autumn 2026 admission schedule, the revised closing date applies to Matric, FA, Associate Degree, B.Ed, PGD and Certificate programmes.
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• The admission schedule covers programmes offered through Open Distance Learning (ODL) and selected face-to-face programmes.
• Applicants should select a programme according to their existing qualification and check its eligibility requirements before submitting the form.

According to the university's official Autumn 2026 admission schedule, the revised closing date applies to Matric, FA, Associate Degree, B.Ed, PGD and Certificate programmes. The same October 6 deadline additionally applies to continuing students, with the late fee.

Meanwhile, the admission schedule covers programmes offered through Open Distance Learning (ODL) and selected face-to-face programmes. Students can apply for programmes ranging from Matric and Intermediate to undergraduate and postgraduate levels, depending on each programme's admission requirements.

In practice, the extended deadline gives eligible students extra time to submit their admission forms. AIOU has additionally included a number of BS, B.Ed, Associate Degree, PGD and certificate programmes in its Autumn 2026 admission schedule. Punjab Approves New School Syllabus With 25% Reduction in Books. AIOU Autumn 2026 Admissions Dates. Programme Closing Date Extra Fee. Matric October 6, 2026 Late fee applies. FA October 6, 2026 Late fee applies. Associate Degree October 6, 2026 Late fee applies. B.Ed October 6, 2026 Late fee applies. PGD October 6, 2026 Late fee applies.

Certificate Programmes October 6, 2026 Late fee applies. Continuing Students October 6, 2026 Late fee applies. Students can submit their applications through the AIOU online admission system.

Applicants should select a programme according to their existing qualification and check its eligibility requirements before submitting the form. The university has additionally provided manual admission options and designated sale points for applicable programmes.

Candidates applying during the extended period must pay the applicable late fee. The final date to submit applications under the revised schedule is October 6, 2026. Visit EduNation to find scholarships from worldwide. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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