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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAELIGIBILITY CRITERIASPRING-2012SPRING-2012

(A summary of University Educational Programs)(A summary of University Educational Programs)

Source:Source: Prospectuses Spring-2012

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University Website:University Website: http://www.aiou.edu.pk

Compiled by:Compiled by: Ms. Mehr un Nisa Ms. Mehr un Nisa & &

Muhammad HasnainDirectorate of Student Advisory & Counseling Services,Allama Iqbal Open

University,Islamabad

Eligibility Criteria Spring-2012 - 1 -

For further information:Directorate of Student Advisory & Counseling ServicesGateway Block, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8Islamabad.

92-51-9057165, 9057813, 9057814, 9057816


ContentsPh.D

EDUCATION 03 Distance, Non Formal Education (DNFE) Secondary Teacher Education Educational Planning & Management (EPM) Special Education Science Education

AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION 04

M.Phil EDUCATION 05

Distance, Non Formal Education (DNFE) Secondary Teacher Education Educational Planning & Management (EPM) Special Education Science Education

STATISTICS 06 PHYSICS 07 URDU 08 ECONOMICS 09 PAKISTANI LANGUAGE 10

MS COMPUTER SCIENCE 11 MS MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 12

M.SC (HONS) LIVE STOCK 13 M.SC (HONS) AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION 14 M.SC (HONS) RURAL DEVELOPMENT 15


Ph. D(Education)

Prospectus Rs. 500Specialization o Distance, Non Formal & Continuing Education.

o Educational Planning, Policy Studies & Leadership.o Science Education.o Secondary Teacher Education.o Special Education.

Eligibility Graduate holding MS/M.Phil in the relevant area or equivalent with GPA 3.00/Ist Division will be eligible for admission in Ph.D Programme.

Admission Procedure

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

Test/Interview Subject (GAT) (Education) by NTS with at least 60% score.Merit Criteria Admission will be strictly on approved criteria.Admission Confirmation

The scholar will deposit Fee after admission intimation from the admission department of AIOU.

Duration of Program Completion

Minimum Period: 2 years.

Medium of instruction

Medium of instruction and examination/thesis shall be English

Research Paper Published research article in Higher Education Commission approved Journals

Fee Tariff Registration Fee:Admission Fee:Technology Fee:03 Credit Hours Fee:06 Credit Hours Fee:Thesis 24 Credit Hours:

Rs. 200/- (at first time enrollment).Rs. 1000/- (in first semester only)Rs. 100/- (Per Semester)Rs. 2638/-Rs. 5277/-Rs. 21107/-

For Detail Name Department/Ph No.Dr. Muhammad Javed Iqbal DNFCE Department, Block5, Allama Iqbal

Open University, Islamabad. Phone: [email protected]

Dr. Hamid Khan Niazi EPPSL Department, Block 5, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9250059, [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Rehana Masroor Secondary Teacher Education Department, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9250056, [email protected]

Dr. Tanzila Nabeel Special Education Department, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9250078, 9057853, [email protected]

Dr. Qudsia Riffat Science Education Department Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9250080, 0519057851,


mailto:[email protected]




[email protected]



Ph. D(Agricultural Extension)

Prospectus Rs. 500Eligibility The minimum entry requirement for admission to Ph.D in

Agricultural Extension shall be M. Sc (Hons) Agricultural Extension with first division or 3:00 GPA.

OR

M.Sc (Hons) Agriculture degree with first division with deficiency courses. The deficiency courses will be given by Ph.D admission committee to those candidates whose basic eligible degree is other than Agricultural Extension specialization from approved courses of M.Sc (Hons) Agricultural Extension Program.

Admission Procedure

Candidate will apply for admission on prescribed form to the concerned chairman of the department.

Test/Interview Subject (GAT) (Education) by NTS with at least 60% score.Merit Criteria Admission will be strictly on approved criteria.Admission Confirmation

The scholar will deposit Fee after admission intimation from the admission department of AIOU.

Duration of Program Completion

Minimum Period: 2 years.

Medium of instruction

Medium of instruction and examination/thesis shall be English

Research Paper Publish research article in Higher Education Commission approved Journals

Fee TariffFor Detail

ChairmanDepartment of Agricultural Sciences

Block No.6. 1st Floor, Allama Iqbal Open UniversityH-8, Islamabad.


M.Phil EducationProspectus Rs. 500Duration Atleast Two Years Specialization Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education

Educational Planning and Management

Secondary Teacher Education

Special Education

Science EducationMethod of Instruction Study Material, Workshops, AssignmentsMedium of Instruction EnglishEligibility (GRE type test and interview will be held for all M.Phil program)M.Phil Education (DNFE):

i) M.A Education (at least 2nd division) orii) M.Ed (at least 2nd Division) oriii) M.S.Ed (at least 2nd Division)Note: Admission will be granted on merit according to the approved criteria of AIOU.

M.Phil Education (Special Education):

i) M.Ed /M.A (Education) or M.S.Ed (at least 2nd division)Note: Admission will be strictly on merit basis. However candidates having experience in education training and rehabilitation of children with disabilities will be preferred

M.Phil Education (Teacher Education):

i) M.Ed /M.A (Education)/M.S.Ed (at least 2nd division)Note: Admission to M.Phil (Teacher Education) will be made on merit basis as per approved criteria. The admission criteria will be based on academic background, published work, teaching/research experience, written test and interview

M.Phil Education (EPM):

i) M.A (EPM) with at least 2nd division.Note: Admission to M.Phil (EPM) will be made on merit basis as per approved criteria. The admission criteria will be based on academic background, published work, teaching/research experience, written test and interview.

M.Phil Education (Science Education):

i) M.A/M.Ed/MS.Ed degree in Science Education (at least 2nd division).Note: Admission will be granted on merit according to the approved criteria of AIOU.

Fee Tariff Registration Fee:Admission Fee:Technology Fee:03 Credit Hours Fee:Research Thesis:

Rs. 200/- (on first time enrollment)Rs. 1000/- (in first semester only)Rs. 100 (Per Semester)Rs. 2638/-Rs. 21107/-

Procedure for Depositing the Fees: Admission form complete in all respects be sent to concerned Chairman. Selected candidates will deposit the fee after intimation from admission department. For Detail: DNFCE Department Block No. 5, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad 92-51-9057246 EPPSL Department, Block No. 5, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad 92-51-9057716 Secondary Teacher Education, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad 92-51-

9250057,9057781


Special Education Department, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad 92-51-9250078,9057857

Science Education Department, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad 92-51-9057852


M.Phil StatisticsProspectus Rs. 500Duration 02 Years (minimum 04 semester)Total Credits 30 credit hours Course Works 24 credit hours Research Thesis 06 credit hours Medium of Instruction

English

Eligibility 2nd division M.Sc Statistics.GAT Test Candidate must have to qualify GAT (General) test from

NTS (not less than 50%)Fee Tariff Registration Fee:

Admission Fee:Technology Fee:Course Fee:

Rs. 1000/- (on first time enrollment)Rs. 1000/- (at the time of admission)Rs. 100/- (Per Semester)Rs. 5547/- (per 03 credit hours course)

Admission Procedure

Admission in M.Phil program will be made once a year. The complete admission form along with attested copies of testimonials be sent at the following address:

Chairman, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Open University Research Complex (ORC), Allama Iqbal Open University,

H-8, Islamabad. Ph. No. 051-9057266

Note: Interview will be conducted by the department. Only the GAT passed and Department subject test

qualifying candidates (50% marks) will be called for the said interview. The test will be held in the department

Math & Stat research complex at the AIOU Main Campus, Islamabad only. Test and interview will be based on the

subject contents of M.Sc Statistics course work etcFor Detail Dr. Muhammad Zakria

Inchage/Assistant Professor (Statistics)Open University Research Complex (ORC),

Allama Iqbal Open University,H-8, Islamabad. Ph. No. 051-9057266


M.Phil PhysicsProspectus Rs. 500Duration 02 Years (minimum 04 semester)Total Credits 36 credit hours Course Works 24 credit hours Research Thesis 12 credit hours Medium of Instruction

English

Eligibility M. Sc. /equivalent Physics degree with at least second division.

GAT Test Candidate must have to qualify GAT (General) test from NTS (not less than 50%)

Merit Criteria Admission will be strictly on approved criteria.Fee Tariff 1st Semester Fee:

2nd Semester Fee:3rd Semester Fee:4th Semester Fee:

Rs. 19300/-Rs. 18115/-Rs. 4615/-Rs. 24015/-

Admission Procedure

The original admission from (duly filled in) along with the required testimonials/marks sheets are to be sent to:

ChairmanDepartment of Physics, Science Block, 1st Floor

Allama Iqbal Open UniversitySector - H-8, Islamabad.

For Detail Prof. Dr. Syed Zafar Ilyas,Chairman, Department of Physics, Science Block, 1st

Floor, AIOU, Sector - H-8, Islamabad.Ph: 051-9057830, 051-9250066.


M.Phil UrduProspectus Rs. 500Duration Atleast Two YearsEligibility i) M.A Urdu with at least 2nd division or equivalent.

ii) Satisfactory score/pass in GAT (General Test).Note: After getting successful score in GAT (General Test) the candidates shall be eligible for subject test and interview

Workshop The workshop is a compulsory component for M.Phil program. It consists of 28 days duration. Workshop will be held in Islamabad (Main Campus).

Fee Tariff Registration Fee:Admission Fee:Technology Fee:Course Tuition Fee:

Rs. 200/- (on first time enrollment)Rs. 1000/- (at the time of admission)Rs. 100/- (Per Semester)Rs. 2638/- (per 03 credit hours)

Payment of Fee Students will deposit fee after confirmation of admissionAdmission Procedure

Students will send the application forms on the following address through registered post or by hand.

ChairmanDepartment of Urdu

Block No. 8 Allama Iqbal Open University,Sector H-8, Islamabad

For Detail Department of UrduAllama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad

Ph No. 92-51-9057770


M.Phil EconomicsProspectus Rs. 500Duration 02 Years (minimum 04 semester)Total Credits 36 credit hours Course Works 24 credit hours Research Thesis 12 credit hours Medium of Instruction

English

Eligibility 2nd Class Master’s Degree in Economics.GAT Test A test equivalent to GAT test will be essential for

admission to this program. (Not Less than 50%).Fee Tariff Registration Fee:

Admission Fee:Technology Fee:Course Fee:Thesis Fee:

Rs. 200/- (on first time enrollment)Rs. 1000/- (at the time of admission)Rs. 100/- (Per Semester)Rs. 5547/- (per 03 credit hours course)Rs. 44487/-

Admission Procedure

Admission in M.Phil program will be made once a year. The complete admission form along with attested copies of testimonials be sent at the following address:

The ChairmanDepartment of Economics, Block No. 09,

Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad

Note: Only GAT/NTS qualifying candidates (50% marks) will be called for the said test/interview. The test will be held at the main campus, Islamabad only. Test and Interview will be based on the contents like Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Issues in Pakistan Economy, etc. For further information please contact the faculty member academic staff of the department.

For Detail Dr. Rashid A NaeemChairman, Department of Economics,

Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, IslamabadPh No. 92-51-9250075, 9057838


M.Phil (Pakistan Languages)(Punjabi/Pashto/Sindhi/Saraiki/Balochi/Brahvi)

Prospectus Rs. 500Duration Atleast Two Years Eligibility M.A in Punjabi/Pashto/Balochi/Brahvi/Sindhi/Saraiki (at

least 2nd division) from any recognized UniversityGRE Test A test equivalent to GAT test will be essential for

admission to this programFee Tariff Registration Fee:

Admission Fee:Technology Fee:Course Fee:

Rs. 200/- (on first time enrollment)Rs. 1000/- (at the time of admission)Rs. 100/- (Per Semester)Rs. 2638/- (per 03 credit hours)

Workshop The workshop is a compulsory component for M.Phil program. It consists of 40 to 45 hours duration.

Payment of Fee Students will deposit fee after confirmation of admissionAdmission Procedure

Students will send the application forms on the following address through registered post or by hand.Chairman

Department of Pakistani Language,Block No. 8 Allama Iqbal Open University,

Sector H-8, IslamabadFor Detail Department of Pakistani Language

Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad Ph No. 92-51-9250071


MS (Computer Science)Prospectus Rs. 500Duration 2 years (one year course work + one year research work)Total Credits 48 Credit Hours (24 Cr. Hours course work + 24 Cr. Hours

research workEligibility Master degree in Computer Science/Information

Technology/Software Engineering (16 Years).Four years bachelor degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering (16 Years) with minimum 130 credit hours.

Selection Criteria Candidate must have to qualify GAT (General) test from NTS (not less than 50%) prior to submission of application. The short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Admission Committee for merit based final selection as per university rules.

Venue of Classes Regular classes will be conducted on campus in the evening. Minimum 70% attendance is compulsory in each course during a semester

Number of Seats A class of limited number of students will be admittedMethod of Instructions

Face-to-face regular classes and selected online classes through video/tele conferencing

Medium of Instruction

English

Research of Thesis Research work of 24 credit hours in the 3rd & 4th semesterFee Tariff Registration:

Admission Fee:Technology Fee:Fee for 1st Semester:Course Fee:

Library Membership:Security (Refundable)Research Registration of Thesis in Semester-3Research Registration of Thesis in Semester-4

Rs. 200/- (once on first time enrollment)Rs. 1000/ (once at the time of admission)Rs. 100/- (per semester)Rs. 26040/- Rs. 5861/- (per 3 credit hours course

without lab component)Rs. 7306/- (per 3 credit hours course

with lab component)

Rs. 200/- (each semester)Rs. 5,000/- Rs. 29080/-

Rs. 29080/-

Admission Procedure The original admission from (duly filled in) along with the required testimonials/marks sheets are to be sent to:

Chairman,Department of Computer Science,


Note: Only selected candidates will be informed for deposit of fee.

For Detail Prof. Dr. Nawshad KhanDean F/O Sciences


Department of Computer Science, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad

Ph No. 92-51-9057258, 9250093


MS. Management SciencesProspectus Rs. 500Specialization o Human Resource Management (HRM)

o Banking & Finance (B&F)o Markeeting

Duration 1½ yearTotal Credits 30 credit hours Course Works 24 credit hours Research Thesis 06 credit hours Medium of Instruction

English

Eligibility / GAT Test

Applicants having 16 years of business education (Old MBA / MPA / M.Com / ACMA / ACA / 4-Years B.Com / 4-Years BBA) from any HEC recognized institution with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA would be eligible to apply.

Fee Tariff Registration Fee:Admission Fee:Technology Fee:Course Fee:Thesis Fee:Degree Fee:

Rs. 1000/- (on first time enrollment)Rs. 5000/- (at the time of admission)Rs. 100/- (Per Semester)Rs. 8000/- (per 03 credit hours course)Rs. 44487/-Rs. 1000/-

Admission Procedure

Complete admission form along with attested copies of testimonials be sent at the following address:

ChairmanDepartment of Business Administration

Allama Iqbal Open UniversityBlock No.13, Sector H-8, Islamabad


For Detail Department of Business Administration,Allama Iqbal Open University

Block No. 13, Sector H-8, IslamabadPh No. 051- 9250089, 051-9057722


M.Sc (Hons)(Rural Development)

Prospectus Rs. 500Duration Minimum Two Years (04 Semester)AIOU Credits 48 Credit Hour (24 credit course work & 24 credit

research work).Eligibility B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Agriculture

Engineering degree in 2nd division or M.A/M.Sc., in Social Work/Sociology/Rural Sociology/Anthropology/Forestry or DVM degree in 2nd division/Economics/Developmental Studies/ Environmental Sciences/HRD/NRM/Business Management degree with second division/2.5 CGPA.

Admission Test Candidates must have to qualify Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) being conducted by National Testing Services (NTS)

Selection Criteria The admission will be made strictly on merit.Method of Instruction

Study Material, Assignments, Tutorial Support, Thesis, and Workshop

Workshop The workshop for a course will be conducted at the end of each semester; the duration of the workshop will be 2-4 days for each course depending on the content to be delivered.

Research Thesis Research Thesis is compulsoryMedium of Instruction

English

Fee Tariff Registration:Admission Fee:Technology Fee:Course Fee:Thesis Fee:Thesis Evaluation Fee:

Rs. 200/- (on first time enrollment)Rs. 700/- (at the time of admission)Rs. 100/- (per semester)Rs. 2880/- (per 03 credit hour course)Rs. 23040/-Rs. 4356/- (at the time of submission of the thesis)

Admission Procedure

The prescribed printed admission form will be entertained. The admission forms (duly filled in) along with the required testimonials/mark sheets are to be sent to:

Chairman,Department of Agricultural Sciences, Block No. 6



For Detail Department of Agricultural Sciences, Block No. 06Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad

Ph No. 92-51-9057750, 9250064


M.Sc (Hons.)(Live Stock Management)

Prospectus Rs. 500Duration Minimum 02 Years Total AIOU Credits 48 Credit Hour (24 credit course work & 24 credit

research work)Specialization Live Stock Management Eligibility Candidate possessing B.Sc (Hons.) Animal

Husbandry/DVM degree equivalent to second division in Annual system (not less than 2.5 CGP) in semester system will be eligible for admission

Admission Test Candidates must have to qualify Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) being conducted by National Testing Services (NTS). (Not Less than 50%).

Selection Criteria Merit as per policy of the University. Only selected candidates will be informed about their admission and they will be required to pay the dues by the prescribed dates.

Method of Instruction

Study Material, Practical’s, Workshops

Practical’s The laboratory of local Animal husbandry/Veterinary Institutes/Universities or appropriate livestock farms will be engaged for this purpose and will be supervised by the university appointed tutors

Research Thesis Research work of 24 credits in the 3rd & 4th semester is compulsory


English

Fee Tariff Registration:Admission Fee:Technology Fee:Course Fee:Laboratory Fee/Workshop:Thesis Fee:Thesis Evaluation Fee:

Rs. 200/- (on first time enrollment)Rs. 700/- (at the time of admission)Rs. 100/- (Per Semester)Rs. 2880/- (per 03 credit hour)Rs. 2196/-

Rs. 22968/- (for Four credit)Rs. 4356/-

Admission Procedure


ChairmanDepartment of Agricultural Sciences

Block No.6, 1st Floor, Allama Iqbal Open UniversityH-8, Islamabad.


For Details Department of Agricultural Sciences, Block No. 06


Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, IslamabadPh No. 92-51-9057750, 9250064


M.Sc (Hons.)(Agricultural Extension)

Prospectus Rs. 500Duration Minimum 02 Years Total AIOU Credits 48 Credit Hour (24 credit course work & 24 credit

research work)Specialization Agricultural ExtensionEligibility (i) Candidates possessing B.Sc (Hons.) Agricultural

Extension degree with at least 2nd division.(ii) B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, Rural Sociology, Animal

Husbandry, DVM, B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering Degree in second division are also eligible for admission in M. Sc. (Hons) Agricultural Extension, but the Admission Committee may define deficiency courses for them, if necessary.

Admission Test Candidates must have to qualify Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) being conducted by National Testing Services (NTS)

Selection Criteria Selection of the candidates will be made strictly on the basis of merit.

Method of Instruction

Study Material, Assignments, Tutorial Support

Research Thesis Research work of 24 credit hour in the 3rd & 4th semester is compulsory


English

Fee Tariff Registration:Admission Fee:Technology Fee:Course Fee:Thesis Fee:Thesis Evaluation Fee:

Rs. 200/- (on first time enrollment)Rs. 700/- (at the time of admission)Rs. 100/- (Per Semester)Rs. 2880/- (per 03 credit hour)Rs. 23040/- Rs. 4356/- (at the time of submission of the thesis)

Admission Procedure


Chairman,Department of Agricultural Sciences,



For Details Department of Agricultural Sciences, Block No. 06Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad

Ph No. 92-51-9057750, 9250064


Important Phone Numbers

S. No. Designation/Department Office Phone No. Inter Com1. Director (Admissions) 9250043 74112. Director Regional Services 9250036 72103. Director Student Affairs 9250174 78124. Student Advisory (Information) 9250175 7816/7814/78135. Overseas Cell 9250175 71656. Controller of Examinations 9250012 73097. Central Library 9250040 78618. Regional Campus, Islamabad 9250171 76089. Regional Campus, Rawalpindi 9250186 7439

Note: These eligibility criteria are only for information purpose. Errors & Omissions are expected.

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