AIOU Turors information is available on AIOU's website. Interested people may also find information about their respective teachers on: http://aiou.edu.pk/Tutors.asp
Friday, November 25, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Roll Number Slips for Undergraduate Programms (Spring Semester 2011)
Roll Number Slips for All Undergraduate Programms have been issued by the concerned department of AIOU for examinations of Spring Semester 2011. Roll Number slips can be downloaded from AIOU web site or following link:
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities was established in 1982. The thirteen departments of the faculty are:
Sunday, November 20, 2011
FRENCH ONLINE DEGREE 3 (For Islamabad only)
Those students (of Islamabad) who have already passed French Online Certificate Course and are interested to do degree 3 are requested to go to www.frenchonline-af.org.pk, download the form, fill it and send it at the following addresses: coordinator@frenchonline-af.org.pk. farrah_naz@aiou.edu.pk. Please also mention your marks in French Online Certificate Course.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Auditorium named after Nusrat Bhutto at AIOU
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) offered fatiha and Quran khwani for slain Begum Nusrat Bhutto and named its main auditorium after the doyenne of Movement for Restoration of Democracy (MRD).
Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi, Vice Chancellor, AIOU announced this while addressing to the condolence ceremony in the memory of the mother of democracy.
A large number of university academicians, officers, employees and students were present on the occasion. Before start of the condolence reference one-minute silence was observed. Sangi expressed his deep sorrow over the death saying that Nusrat Bhutto rendered unmatchable sacrifices.
He prayed that Almighty to grant rest to the departed soul in peace and grant courage to the bereaved family, her supporters and followers to bear this loss with fortitude. Sangi said that seminars and lectures with the reference of human rights and democracy would be arranged soon in Nusrat Bhutto Auditorium. Sangi said Ms Bhutto rendered great sacrifices for promoting the philosophy of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, her struggle for restoration of democracy would be remembered forever. Dr. Sangi said that she believed in democracy and is making strenuous efforts for the promotion of democracy at grassroots level and strengthening democratic institutions, Ms Bhutto committed for resolving all issues politically because it does not believe in the politics of confrontation.
Earlier, Quran Khawani was held for Ms Bhutto wherein food was also distributed amongst a large number of participants. Offering dua, Dean, Faculty of Arabic & Islamic Studies prayed that Almighty grant rest to the departed soul in peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with patience.
Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmed Sangi, Vice Chancellor, AIOU announced this while addressing to the condolence ceremony in the memory of the mother of democracy.
A large number of university academicians, officers, employees and students were present on the occasion. Before start of the condolence reference one-minute silence was observed. Sangi expressed his deep sorrow over the death saying that Nusrat Bhutto rendered unmatchable sacrifices.
He prayed that Almighty to grant rest to the departed soul in peace and grant courage to the bereaved family, her supporters and followers to bear this loss with fortitude. Sangi said that seminars and lectures with the reference of human rights and democracy would be arranged soon in Nusrat Bhutto Auditorium. Sangi said Ms Bhutto rendered great sacrifices for promoting the philosophy of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, her struggle for restoration of democracy would be remembered forever. Dr. Sangi said that she believed in democracy and is making strenuous efforts for the promotion of democracy at grassroots level and strengthening democratic institutions, Ms Bhutto committed for resolving all issues politically because it does not believe in the politics of confrontation.
Earlier, Quran Khawani was held for Ms Bhutto wherein food was also distributed amongst a large number of participants. Offering dua, Dean, Faculty of Arabic & Islamic Studies prayed that Almighty grant rest to the departed soul in peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with patience.
Microsoft - Higher Education Commission
Information and Communications Technology (ICT), combined with education, provides the path to individuals, communities and nations to achieve their potential. A well educated population is vital to ensure a successful future. To achieve these objectives, Higher Education Commission and Microsoft have entered into a Strategic Education Alliance in Pakistan.
In essence, the Strategic Education Alliance between HEC and Microsoft will provide centralized IT services to HEC approved universities across Pakistan while maintaining the highest standards in the use of Information Technology within the ambit of education in Pakistan.
This public/ private Strategic Education Alliance provides the framework for a comprehensive joint implementation plan that supports Pakistan’s objectives of achieving education excellence. It is aligned to the key strategic aims of Transforming Education, Fostering Local Innovation and Enabling Jobs and Opportunities, and contains a selection of mutually agreed programs and solutions that offer the tools and support to achieve the country’s overall vision pertaining to education.
A key objective of the Agreement is to establish the basis of a long term, on-going partnership that will also allow for regular review and measurement to ensure that all undertakings of Microsoft within the educational programs remain aligned to the long term.
Since it is always fruitful for the state sector and private enterprise to work together to combine expertise, knowledge, experience and resources to ensure successful and sustainable education transformation, Microsoft will help the HEC to attain its goals by transforming education, fostering local innovation and creating jobs and opportunities through this alliance.
This blends perfectly with the HEC’s stated objective of equipping university students and faculty with the latest technological access across Pakistan. The HEC is also committed to bridging the digital divide by bringing Pakistan at par with the developed nations of the world where technology enablement for the students is concerned.
Since a strong technology infrastructure serves to make communities more appealing to local, regional and global businesses and investors, deployment of technology access under the education alliance will help bolster Pakistan’s economic growth and global.
Main Features of the Program
Licenses, through School Agreement each university/ DAI will be provided with the desktops/ laptops licenses for Windows7, MS Office 2010, Forefront Client Security, SharePoint 2010, Exchange 2010, etc.
e-Academy License Management System, a software distribution portal for students, faculty and staff of universities/ institutes while providing access to masses for around 150 licensed Microsoft software applications. This portal provides easy to register and have access to the listed software to every individual for personal and home use.
Unified Communication, provides integration of email services with voice and video conferencing setup already in place at all universities for strong internal as well as external communication.
Faculty Connection, a community site to support technical faculty who are using Microsoft technology or are considering using it in the future. Microsoft provides Academic Resource Centre which includes customizable curriculums and valuable in-class programs, and Connection (Forums and Events) which creates a network of peers to share knowledge and find experts.
Course Lab Integration, offers universities training materials on “.NET Framework 3.5” and “SQL Server 2008” and trains One (01) faculty member per technology from each university.
Microsoft .Net Club, a community of up to 5 members who can initiate activities and programs inside the university.
Microsoft Students to Business Program, connects Microsoft partners with universities to enhance employability of students.
Microsoft Student Partner, an annual award recognizing students who demonstrate strong technical knowledge of Microsoft technologies and willingly to share that knowledge.
Imagine Cup, the world’s premiere student competition encourages young people to apply their imagination, their passion and their creativity to technology innovations.
MSDNAA, Free availability of All Microsoft products and contents to each university/ DAI for academic purpose.
Trainings, Customized scenario based hands-on training at Microsoft Certified Training Center for One (01) resource person from each university, and Two (02) faculty members as Master trainers for IT faculty for curriculum and classes program.
TUTORS NEEDED FOR FRENCH ONLINE COURSES
Tutors are needed to work for French Online Programme Department of French Online, AIOU Islamabad, is offering French Online Programme throughout the country. The objectives of this programme are to impart the knowledge of French language through latest multimedia techniques and enable the people to have better chances of jobs and education in Pakistan and in France or in a French speaking country. Candidates interested in conducting the tutorials using innovative teaching strategies, especially Internet, are requested to send their CV with a covering letter. The CV and the letter should be written in French as well as in English. The candidate should have a Master degree (or equivalent) in French and must have a good knowledge of French language, literature and culture.
The candidate should be energetic and motivated and ready to travel if required and should be able to handle difficult situations and ready to do challenging tasks. The candidate should also have a good knowledge of computer. After receiving the CV the candidates selected would be required to come to Islamabad for a test and an interview. The selected tutors would then attend a special training workshop. Candidates from all over Pakistan are requested to send their curriculum vitae, and details of experience at the following address, not later than 31st March 2012 Please do not forget to mention your postal address, e-mail address and phone number. Madame Farah Naz Sheikh (Doctorante) Professeur de français Head, French Online Department Phone: 051-9057817/ 9250558 Email: farrah_naz@aiou.edu.pk
AIOU admissions to go on till 30th November 2011
For Continue Students of AIOU
Admissions in various departments for the autumn 2011 Semester at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will go on till 30th November with late fee charges. According to an AIOU press release, these admissions are in Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Commerce, Bachelors Programmes (Arts and Sciences), Teacher Training Programmes, Intermediate, Dars-e-Nizami, and matriculation. AIOU Director Admissions Syed Ziaul Hasnain Naqvi said admission forms and prospectuses were available at AIOU main and regional campuses.
Admissions at Post Graduate Level from Dec 12, 2011
The admission process for the MSc (Hons) Ms/MPhil, and PhD programmes of the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) for the Spring Semester 2012 will commence from 12 December, said Admissions Director Syed Ziaul Hasnain in a press statement issued here on Tuesday.
He said that a meeting of varsity’s special task (STG) was held on Tuesday with AIOU VC Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi in the chair. He said the meeting decided that passing the NTS test would be mandatory for admission to the AIOU’s MS/MPhil and PhD programmes. He said the NTS results would be valid for the period of two years. Those who had passed their GAT (General/Subject) and could not get the admission to the previous semester would also be eligible for this semester.
He said the admission forms would be available from the main campus of the university in Sector-H/8 as well as from its 36 regional campuses and coordinating offices nationwide.
The interested candidates can also contact the admissions director personally or through phone No. 051-9057151, the statement added.
He said that a meeting of varsity’s special task (STG) was held on Tuesday with AIOU VC Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi in the chair. He said the meeting decided that passing the NTS test would be mandatory for admission to the AIOU’s MS/MPhil and PhD programmes. He said the NTS results would be valid for the period of two years. Those who had passed their GAT (General/Subject) and could not get the admission to the previous semester would also be eligible for this semester.
He said the admission forms would be available from the main campus of the university in Sector-H/8 as well as from its 36 regional campuses and coordinating offices nationwide.
The interested candidates can also contact the admissions director personally or through phone No. 051-9057151, the statement added.
AIOU to set up 3,000 schools in far-flung areas
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will set up 3,000 schools in far-flung areas of the country under Rural Integration School Education (RISE) programme.
Around 20,000 teachers would be hired which would play pivotal role in the enhancement of literacy in the country, Vice Chancellor AIOU Dr Sangi said.
He informed that a comprehensive strategy has been chalked to setup a chain of primary schools in remote areas to impart online education and provide direct link between teachers and students through audiovisual conferences.
Dr Sangi said that a network of regional, district and tehsil level campuses is being developed which will be equipped with facilities including labs, audio-video conference rooms, internet, computer labs, and digital libraries linked with renowned universities of the world.
AIOU to conduct study on women empowerment
Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad (AIOU) is going to conduct a nationwide research study entitled “Role of Open Distance Learning (ODL) in Women Empowerment in Pakistan: Perceptions of Postgraduate Female Students of AIOU”.
Ms Nasim Khan Mahsud, M.Phil research scholar working as lecturer in AIOU Department of Sociology is carrying out the study.
Presently, improvement in the lives of women is focus of international community and the government. The study will examine the role of ODL in women empowerment in Pakistan as per perceptions of AIOU female postgraduate students. Education has been recognized as the cornerstone for sustainable development. It is recognised that education plays a very important role in empowering individuals through providing them with the knowledge and skills required for successful existence in the society.
AIOU is an institution offering many academic programmes at different levels through ODL and it plays an effective role for promoting women empowerment from center to the far-flung areas. It is not only an institution that provides education to all to uplift their living standards, but it can also be considered as a means of promoting the empowerment of the most marginalised sections of the population, especially women.
In the study, women empowerment will be assessed by its different dimensions especially areas related to political, economic and social. The data shall be collected through detailed questionnaires from the postgraduate female students all over Pakistan.
In addition, it will also be tried to explore the problems and challenges faced by students of the university in different areas of Pakistan to suggest the possible initiatives for improvement. staff report
AIOU is an institution offering many academic programmes at different levels through ODL and it plays an effective role for promoting women empowerment from center to the far-flung areas. It is not only an institution that provides education to all to uplift their living standards, but it can also be considered as a means of promoting the empowerment of the most marginalised sections of the population, especially women.
In the study, women empowerment will be assessed by its different dimensions especially areas related to political, economic and social. The data shall be collected through detailed questionnaires from the postgraduate female students all over Pakistan.
In addition, it will also be tried to explore the problems and challenges faced by students of the university in different areas of Pakistan to suggest the possible initiatives for improvement. staff report
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FAQ's
Q. What is the period of admission to MLIS programme? A. In spring semester every year, i.e. February-March
Q. Is admission to MLIS programme granted to every applicant? A. No. The admission is granted on the basis of open merit system against limited seats.
Q. What are the number of seats for admission to MLIS programme? A. There were 75 seats in 2005. However the number of seats may be more or less every year.
Q. Can the applicants other than Islamabad/Rawalpindi apply foradmission to MLIS programme? A. Yes. All may apply across Pakistan, but the tutorial classes and workshops will only be held in Islamabad.
Q. What is the age limit for admission to MLIS programme? A. No age limit.
Q. What is the procedure of submitting application forms and fee for admission to MLIS programme?
A. Since the MLIS admission is granted to the selected candidates in the order of merit, therefore, do not deposit fee/dues in advance until you receive admission offer along with prescribed payable fee tariff by the Admission Department of AIOU. Send MLIS admission forms complete in all respects by the closing date directly at the following address: Head, Dept. of Library and Information Sciences Block 6, Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad-Pakistan
Q. What is the medium of instruction for MLIS?
A. Most of the course material is in English. However a student may opt Urdu for assignments and examination. The tutors instruct the students in the tutorial and workshop meetings in English/Urdu as the students wish.
ADMISSION SECTION
Q. How does AIOU impart education to the masses?
A. Allama Iqbal Open University is a distance education institution which imparts educational facilities to the masses at their door steps. In the general education programmes of AIOU and in Teacher education programmes the students are not required to come on campus for regular studies. They have option to attend the tutorial meetings arranged in the premises of other educational institutions in the afternoon. Following points shall be helpful in orienting the students about the AIOU system: i) Programmes are advertised through media and newspapers. ii) Studentsapply on the prescribed form. iii) Forms are made available in the Regional Offices of AIOU through out Pakistan. iv) Admission forms are received in the Admission Office through banks. v) Students Submit their forms alongwith the fee in the prescribed branches of Banks. vi) Forms are scrutinized and computerized lists are prepared. vii) Study Packets are prepared in the Mailing Office of the University according to the subjects and mailed to the students on their given addresses. viii) Study Centre meetings are arranged for the students (which are not compulsory for the general education programmes but strongly recommended by the University for getting the academic guidance. ix) During the study period, the students are requir4ed to do the assignments and submit to their tutors on the dates given in the assignments submission schedule. x) Assignments are evaluated by the tutors and returned back to the students. xi) Final examinations are arranged in public/private educational institutions like other Boards and Universities. Note: In technical and computer Science programmes attendance in the Study Centres is compulsory. Requirements of attending the study centre meetings varies according to the needs of the programmes and it is indicated in the prospectus.
Q. When are admissions advertised?
A. Admissions are advertised twice a year and usually remain open for one month as detailed below: Spring Semester: 1st February Autumn Semester: 1st August
Q. Is there any possibility for submission of admission with late fee?
A. As per present policy admission after closing dates is not allowed and no form with late fee is acceptable.
Q. When shall the books be mailed?
A. Finalization of admission takes at least one and a half month after the closing date of admissions. For despatch of books and allied material of your programme, contact the Mailing Officer on telephone No.051-9250185.
Q. In case of wrong receipt of books what should be done?
A. Course codes are given on the envelop of study packet and if books are not in accordance with the courses mentioned by you on the admission form, complain immediately to the Mailing Officer, Services Block, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad and also send the wrong books alongwith the application through registered mail.
Q. In case of missing items from the package for example tutorial schedule or assignments whom should I contact?
A. Immediately complain to the Mailing Officer and demand the specific items. - In order to save your time, you may get a copy of the same from your fellow students or Regional Offices.
Department of English language and Applied linguistics
Q. Do you offer MA English ? A. We offer MA in Teaching of English and not English literature.
Q. Is a candidate with BA/BSc dgree eligible for admission to Diploma in TEFL?
A. Yes, candidates with BA/BSc in second division are eligible, but the candidates with the BA/BSc degree can apply only if they have studied complusory English with 200/150 marks. It may also be noted that admissions are awarded on merit; only the BA/BSc degree may not enable the candidates to get admission.
Q. Do MA English and BEd/MEd degress help in winning admission? A. Yes, while determing the merit, credit is given to these dgrees.
Q. Can teaching experience help in getting admission? A. Yes, it is taken into account for awarding admissions?
Q. Do you follow an open policy in awarding admissions? A. No, we do not. Admissions are awarded on merit keeping the regional/ provincial quota in view.
Q. Are candidates with MA English degree eligible for admission to the MA TEFL programme? A. No, only the candidates with a Diploma in TEFL/TESL, etc or equivalent qualifiction are eligible.
EXAMINATION
Q. I appeared in the Exams but “absent” has been reflected in the result card, why is it so?
A. There are many reasons for such mistake in the result: - The student has not written the Roll Number. - Has written wrong Roll Number. - The answer script remained unchecked by the examination and not included in the award list or any other. In such a case the students are advised to write an application to the Controller of Examinations for verification of record and issuance of correct/revised result card.
Q. I have been declared fail in course and I am quite dis-satisfied with the marking of examiners, I want to get my paper re-evaluated. Whom should I approach?
A. For all matters regarding exams and results, the student has to approach the Controller of Examinations. As regards re-evaluation it is informed that re-evaluation is not allowed. On the request of student rechecking is done in which it is ensured that all the questions and parts of questions are checked and marked and that the total is correct.
Q. How much I have to pay for re-checking of my paper?
A. Re-checking fee of Rs.300/- (Rupees three hundred) is charged in the form of Bank Draft in favour of Treasurer, AIOU, alongwith application for the purpose.
Q. I have successfully completed my courses of the programme. Now I want to get a degree, what should I do?
A. On completion of the programme i.e. successfully passing required credits of the programme, the student has to apply for the certificate/degree to the Controller ofExaminations on the prescribed proforma usually given at the end of the prospectus and is also available in all the Regional Office of AIOU. The documents to be attached with the application and other details are given on the back of the same proforma.
Q. How long will issuance of degree take? A. After submission of application for grant of degree, the transcript is issued within 3-4 weeks whereas the degree is issued after two years.
Q. I urgently need my degree, what is the procedure?
A. The procedure is the same as mentioned against Question No.49. For urgent release of degree, the student has to pay double certificate/degree fee.
Q. I have lost my certificate/degree, how can I get the duplicate one?
A. For issuance of duplicate degree/certificate, the student is required to first report the same in the newspaper and lodge an FIR with the nearest Police Station and a declaration on the Stamp Paper of at-least Rs.5/- mentioning that the certificate/degree has been misplace and a duplicate needs to be issued by the University whereas if the lost certificate is found at the later stage, the same shall be reported and returned to the University immediately. As regards fee for issuance of Duplicate certificate/degree, the double degree fee will be charged. The request shall be made to the Controller of Examinations.
Q. When shall exams commence?
A. The general schedule of exams for each semester is as follows: Spring Semester: November-December Autumn Semester: May-June However the dates may vary due to some operational reasons. Students are advised to confirm the examination dates from their respective Regional Office or Controller of Examinations before the above dates.
Q. What is the procedure for seeking approval of the writer in the examination?
A. For blind candidates, Controller of Examinations and Regional Directors are authorized to accord permission of writer. The applicant has to write an application in favour of either of the above officials and submit alongwith the recent photograph of the writer. Please note that the qualification of the writer should not be more than the level of programme of the blind student.
Q. I have to appear in the examination but I have not yet received my date sheet?
A. You are advised to contact the Office of Controller of Examinations on Ph. No.051-9250012 or 051-9250111 Ext: 4319. In case the time is less, you may approach your respective Regional Office. Regional Directors are authorized to issue provisional date sheets/admit slips after verifying from the record.
Q. This is my first experience for appearing in the AIOU exam, kindly guide what are the pre-requisites?
A. AIOU Examinations are conducted on the same pattern as are of different Boards/Universities. Your examination centre will be written on the date sheet issued from the Controller of Examinations which you shall receive 10-15 days ahead of exams. You are advised to take your original Identity Card and in case you don’t have your I.D. card take your original B. Form and an attested recent photograph to prove your identity in the centre.
Q. I have received letter to appear before the UMC whereas according to my knowledge, I have done neither any misconduct nor copied from any material?
A. Appear before the UMC on the date given in the letter and prove your innocence.
Q. I am not satisfied with the decision of UMC?
A. You have the right to submit your appeal to the Controller of Examinations against the decision of UMC.
Q. We appeared in the examination, result is still awaited, and how much time it will take for declaration?
A. Declaration of result takes at-least three months after the completion of exams.
Mathematics and Statistics
Q. Can I do MSc (Mathematics) without attending classes?
A. No. MSc (Mathematics) is a face to face program and requires 80% of attendence as a compulsory part.
Q. How lng is the MSc (Mathematics) programme?
A. MSc (Mathematics) requires a minimum of four (4) semester course work.
Regional Office Abbotabad
Q. admission time/schedule
A. 1ST OF FEBUARY AND 1ST OF AUGUST .
Special Education
Q. When shall exams commence?
A. The general schedule of exams for each semester is as follows: Spring Semester: November-December Autumn Semester: May-June However the dates may vary due to some operational reasons. Students are advised to confirm the examination dates from their respective Regional Office or Controller of Examinations before the above dates.
Q. Which courses Department of Special Education is offereing?
A. Department of Special Education is offering following courses; 1) M.A Special Education 2) M.Ed. Special Education 3) M.Phil Special Education 4) Ph.D Special Education (Direct)* * For more info. please contact department
Q. How many specializations are offered by Department of Special Education?
A. Right now Department is offereing following Specializations to for its student of Masters level; 1) Visual Impairment 2) Hearing Impairment 3) Mental Retardation 4) Physical Disabilities
Q. Who are eligible for admission in M.A, M.Ed. Special Education courses?
A. Following is the criteria for admission in Special Education courses; 1) For M.A - Applicant having second division in B.A can apply for admission by depositing prescribed fee in bank. 2) For M.Ed - Applicant having second division in B.A & B.Ed. is eligible for admission after depositing prescribed fee in bank. For further info. and queries please do not hesitate to contact (9250078) or visit the department.
AIOU, PARC plan MOU to fight Illiteracy
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU), meant to eradicate poverty, unemployment and illiteracy from the far-flung, rural and backward areas of the country, AIOU Vice-chancellor Prof Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi said on Thursday. He was talking to a high-level delegation headed by PARC Chairman Dr Iftikhar Ahmed. AIOU Faculty of Sciences Dean Prof Dr Nowshad Khan, who is also chairman of Department of Agricultural Sciences, and senior teaching staff also attended the meeting.
Sangi said people in rural and backward areas were facing various socio-economic problems and it was necessary to provide educational opportunities imparting income generating skills to them for resolving their issues. “AIOU has developed more than 170 metric and intermediate level programmes according to the needs of the current era and requirement of the region.” He said the varsity was perhaps the only degree-awarding institute, which started computer literacy courses at certificate level. Sangi said the AIOU was providing international standard education at the doorsteps of the students with an affordable cost. “We have a highly qualified and experienced faculty at our main campus, which will further strengthened to provide higher education of international standard in rural areas.
He set up a four-member committee headed by Prof Dr Nowshad to prepare a draft of the proposed MoU. PARC Chairman Iftikhar said there were 40 technology-related programmes concerning agriculture in their institution while training and research centres were functioning in every nook and corner of the country. He said that the AIOU and PARC could a play a vital role to change the fate of the rural areas of the country.
Courtesy: http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk
AIOU Matric, FA, BA, Post Graduate Programs Results
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) declared Matriculation, F.A and F.Sc results of Spring semester 2008. Controller of examinations AIOU, Hafeezullah informed that the result intimation cards of these programmes have been dispatched to the students at their given addresses. | |
He said that any student who does not receive the result intimation card up to March 10 is advised to contact the nearest Allama Iqbal Open University regional office or superintendent (Exams) personally or on phone no. 051-9057308 to get the duplicate result card. To facilitate the students, result has also been placed on Allama Iqbal Open University website www.aiou.edu.pk a copy of result card can also be downloaded from its website. For further information you may visit:http://result.aiou.edu.pk/ | |
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
AIOU to set up 3000 schools in remote areas
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will set up 3000 schools in far flung areas of the country under Rural Integration School Education (RISE) programme.Around 20,000 teachers would be hired which would play pivotal role in the enhancement of literacy in the country, Vice Chancellor AIOU Dr Sangi said.He informed that a comprehensive strategy has been chalked to setup a chain of primary schools in remote areas to impart online education and provide direct link between teachers and students through audio visual conferences.
He said that a chain of community libraries is also being set up where the books would not only available for the students without any charges but these would be issued to them for preparation of exams.
Dr Sangi said that a network of regional, district and tehsil level campuses is being developed which will be equipped with facilities including labs, audio-video conference rooms, internet, computer labs,and digital libraries linked with renowned universities of the world.
He said that the refresher courses will also be introduced in various fields especially n information technology and agriculture which will fulfill the demands of local areas.
Dr Sangi said that a network of regional, district and tehsil level campuses is being developed which will be equipped with facilities including labs, audio-video conference rooms, internet, computer labs,and digital libraries linked with renowned universities of the world.
He said that the refresher courses will also be introduced in various fields especially n information technology and agriculture which will fulfill the demands of local areas.
AIOU Examinations for Spring 2011 (Post Graduate Programmes)
- AIOU Examinations for Spring 2011 for Post Graduate Programmes are proposed from 12th December 2011.
- Roll Number Slips will be available very soon on AIOU web site OR you may visit the following link:http://www.aiou.edu.pk/RollNoSlips.asp
AIOU Examinations for Spring 2011
- Examinations of Spring Semester 2011 for SSC/HSSC and Bachelor programmes have been scheduled to start from 28th November 2011. Roll No slips to all eligible students have been sent at their given addresses by Postal Services. Those who will not receive the Roll No slip till 22nd November 2011 are advised to contact their nearest Regional Office.
- Examinations for CT, PTC & B.ED programmes have already been started from 14th Nov 2011.
- For further information you may visit: http://www.aiou.edu.pk
- For information relating to Roll Number Slips you may visit to: http://www.aiou.edu.pk/RollNoSlips.asp
Friday, November 4, 2011
Brief History
Brief History
The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. In the last 34 years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.
It has opened up educational opportunities for the working people and has provided access to the females on their door steps. It has also done pioneering work in the field of Mass Education. It is now breaking new grounds in the fields of professional, scientific, and technical education. It is attempting to reach out to the remotest areas of Pakistan. It is also attempting to harness modern information Technology for spreading education in Pakistan.
The idea of Distance Education was first mooted in UK in late 60s by the British Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Wilson. He was of the view, that educational opportunities must be provided to those who might have missed better education due to early employment and wish to upgrade, their knowledge and skills, in their spare times in the evenings at home. The UK Open University was, thus established in 1969. Since then it has become a major institution of learning in UK and has opened up opportunities for millions of working people. The gospel of distance and Open Learning has, since then spread throughout the world. More than sixty Open Universities are operating around the world on the basis of Distance Education. Modern information Technology has made the task of Distance Education much more easier and effective.
The AIOU, when established in 1974, was the second Open University in the world and first in Asia and Africa. It, thus, speaks of the foresight of the policy-makers of that time. As the last 34 years of AIOU have proved, Distance Education has opened up new opportunities for millions, particularly women, and supplemented the efforts of the federal and provincial governments in a big way and that too without becoming a burden on their resources.
The idea of Distance Education assumed greater relevance and acceptance in Pakistan due to the factors of poverty and relative deprivation of women. The rate of literacy, incidence of dropouts, and excess to higher education is much lower in the poorer classes of Pakistan. The incidence of poverty is much higher in the rural areas, where formal education is much less established. The rate of literacy and education is much lower for females in Pakistan, particularly in the rural areas, due to poverty and conservative traditions. Many conservative parents under the pressure of old age traditions do not allow their daughters to go out to the schools. The AIOU, through its system of Distance Education has, thus, provided educational opportunities to these housebound girls and women. This explains the reasons why the majority of the students enrolled with the University are females.
Latterly, the University is trying to fulfill another current need. Professional and technical education in Pakistan is becoming very costly, especially in recent years, because of government policy to encourage private sector in these fields. The lower middle class and poorer classes are being marginalized and their children have very little chance to get high education in fields like Business Administration, Computer Science, Medicine and Engineering. The AIOU is attempting to meet this challenge and to keep a window open for these classes by keeping the costs at the minimum and by creating a Student Assistance Fund.
It has opened up educational opportunities for the working people and has provided access to the females on their door steps. It has also done pioneering work in the field of Mass Education. It is now breaking new grounds in the fields of professional, scientific, and technical education. It is attempting to reach out to the remotest areas of Pakistan. It is also attempting to harness modern information Technology for spreading education in Pakistan.
The idea of Distance Education was first mooted in UK in late 60s by the British Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Wilson. He was of the view, that educational opportunities must be provided to those who might have missed better education due to early employment and wish to upgrade, their knowledge and skills, in their spare times in the evenings at home. The UK Open University was, thus established in 1969. Since then it has become a major institution of learning in UK and has opened up opportunities for millions of working people. The gospel of distance and Open Learning has, since then spread throughout the world. More than sixty Open Universities are operating around the world on the basis of Distance Education. Modern information Technology has made the task of Distance Education much more easier and effective.
The AIOU, when established in 1974, was the second Open University in the world and first in Asia and Africa. It, thus, speaks of the foresight of the policy-makers of that time. As the last 34 years of AIOU have proved, Distance Education has opened up new opportunities for millions, particularly women, and supplemented the efforts of the federal and provincial governments in a big way and that too without becoming a burden on their resources.
The idea of Distance Education assumed greater relevance and acceptance in Pakistan due to the factors of poverty and relative deprivation of women. The rate of literacy, incidence of dropouts, and excess to higher education is much lower in the poorer classes of Pakistan. The incidence of poverty is much higher in the rural areas, where formal education is much less established. The rate of literacy and education is much lower for females in Pakistan, particularly in the rural areas, due to poverty and conservative traditions. Many conservative parents under the pressure of old age traditions do not allow their daughters to go out to the schools. The AIOU, through its system of Distance Education has, thus, provided educational opportunities to these housebound girls and women. This explains the reasons why the majority of the students enrolled with the University are females.
Latterly, the University is trying to fulfill another current need. Professional and technical education in Pakistan is becoming very costly, especially in recent years, because of government policy to encourage private sector in these fields. The lower middle class and poorer classes are being marginalized and their children have very little chance to get high education in fields like Business Administration, Computer Science, Medicine and Engineering. The AIOU is attempting to meet this challenge and to keep a window open for these classes by keeping the costs at the minimum and by creating a Student Assistance Fund.
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