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 CONTENTS
1. Vice-Chancellors Message ......................................... 01
2. ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY ................. 02
3. Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies ................. 03
a) MPhil Islamic Studies ............................................. 04
b) PhD Islamic Studies ............................................... 08
Departments of the Faculty of Arabic and Islamic
Studies ........................................................................... 11
Department of Quran and Tafseer ............................. 11
a) MPhil Islamic Studies (with specialization of
Quran and Tafseer).................................................. 12
b) PhD Islamic Studies (with specialization of
Quran & Tafseer) .................................................... 16
Department of Hadith and Seerah.................................. 18
Department of Shariah ................................................... 19
Department of Islamic Thought, History and Culture .......... 19
Department of Arabic ................................................. 19
MPhil Arabic ................................................................. 20
4. Faculty of Sciences .................................................... 23
Department of Chemistry ........................................... 24
MPhil and PhD (Chemistry) .......................................... 25
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Department of Home and Health Science ................. 31
a) PhD Food and Nutrition ......................................... 31
b) MS Community Health and Nutrition .................... 35
Department of Statistics.............................................. 31
PhD Statistics ............................................................... 31
5. Faculty of Social Science and Humanities .......... 46
Department of Mass Communication .................. 46
a) MPhil Mass Communication .................................. 47
b) PhD Mass Communication ..................................... 51
Department of Iqbal Studies ...................................... 54
a) MPhil Iqbal Studies ................................................ 54
b) PhD Iqbal Studies ................................................... 56
Department of Urdu and Pakistani Languages ........ 58
PhD Urdu and PhD Pakistani Languages and Literature
(with Specialization in Balochi, Pashto, Brahvi, Sindhi,
Saraiki and Punjabi) ...................................................... 58
Department of History ................................................ 61
PhD History ................................................................... 61
6. Faculty of Education ................................................... 66
PhD Education .............................................................. 67
7. General Information ................................................... 75
8. Regulations for Refund of Admission Fee................. 76
9. Important Telephone Numbers ................................. 76
 Vice Chancellors Message
Dear Student,
It gives me great pleasure to extend my heartiest welcome
to you to be a student of Allama Iqbal Open University,
Islamabad.
Allama Iqbal Open University was established in 1974
under an Act of Parliament with a mission of taking
education to the door steps of people in all nooks and
corners of the country. It was the second open university of
the world and the first of its kind in Asia and Africa. AIOU
is a unique institution in Pakistan because of its philosophy,
system, approach, functions and overall Structure. The
University, with its main campus at Islamabad and huge
network of regional centers spread all over the country, is
serving its clientele all over Pakistan and in the Middle
East. The university is planning to launch its programmes
all over the world very soon. As a distance Education
institution, AIOU provides multi-disciplinary education
from basic to doctoral level programmes.
Allama Iqbal Open University provides quality education at
the doorsteps of the students irrespective of geographical
area, class, gender or creed with an affordable cost. It does
not require leaving jobs or countries of residence. AIOU is
equipped with modern communication technology to
facilitate and support its students all over the world.
Allama Iqbal Open University is now the largest University
in the country with more than 1200 courses and about 1.2
millions students. AIOU also supplements the efforts of the
federal and provincial governments on a large scale without
becoming a burden to their resources.
The university has established study centers across the
country, where students are provided necessary guidance.
A science complex has been built where science students use
the latest equipment of international standard for
experiments and research. AIOU also takes full advantage
of the modern ICTs to enhance quality and access to
education. Internet facility is available in the student's hostel
and the Central Library where computers have been
provided to enable students to access latest information
available through open source databases. AIOU also
provides educational facilities to its vast number of students
through Television, Radio, Video Conferencing and Online
in addition to providing printed learning materials. The
university follows the guidelines of the Higher Education
Commission to provide accredited education to masses.
I wish a very bright future for all of you and hope you
would prefer AIOU for your future education and career
development.
(Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui)
Vice Chancellor
2. ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Allama Iqbal Open University, a Mega university was
established in 1974 under an Act of Parliament. The main
campus of the university is situated in sector H-8,
Islamabad. It was the second open university of the world
and the first of its kind in Asia and Africa. The aim of
establishing AIOU was to provide affordable and
accessible education through distance learning at the door-
steps to those people who could not continue their
education journey through formal system of education. The
University (AIOU) operates on semester system and admits
students in Autumn and Spring semesters. Under graduate
admissions are offered in both the semesters where-as post
graduates are offered once a year. The enrolled students are
given course books specially prepared by the university on
self instructional principles. However at post graduate level
reprints of foreign books, allied material with university
prepared study guides help students to polish their skills.
At present, the AIOU is offering programmes from Matric
to PhD level in diverse disciplines comprises of four
faculties. The university has established study centres
across the country, where distance education students are
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provided necessary guidance by their respective tutors.
Moreover, the university has established full time study
centres, wherein the students of MCom, MBA (IT), MBA
(Banking and Finance), BS (CS), etc. are being provided
instruction, guidance and counselling through face-to-face
education. AIOU is offering four year under graduate
degrees.
Apart from curricular and extra-curricular activities during
the academic year, the AIOU and its regional centres
actively participate in the co-curricular activities by
arranging educational and literary seminars, workshops and
conferences, attended not only by the students and faculties
of the university but also by the renowned dignitaries and
scholars. For the science students and research scholars, a
science complex has been built where they use the latest
equipment of international standard for experiments and
research. To meet the present day challenges internet facility
is also available in the student's hostel and the Central
Library where computers have been provided to enable
students to access latest information available through open
source databases.
 FACULTY OF
ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES
INTRODUCTION:
The Faculty of Arabic & Islamic Studies started its functions
initially as Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies comprising of
departments of Arabic and Islamic studies. Later on the Institute
of Arabic and Islamic Studies was upgraded to the level of the
full fledge faculty in 1999 as required by AIOU Act 1974.
OBJECTIVES OF THE FACULTY
The Faculty was established:
1. To teach Islamic Studies from Matric to PhD levels as per
contemporary requirements.
2. To teach Arabic language and literature from Matric to PhD
levels as per contemporary needs.
3. To conduct advance research on the different aspects of
Islamic Studies, Islamic Culture, Arabic Language,
Literature and Civilization.
4. To protect Islamic Heritage with the help of modern research
tools and techniques.
5. To play leading role in the interpretation of Islamic Teachings,
according to the needs of contemporary Pakistani society.
6. To reconstruct Islamic Thought and defending Islam and
Islamic identity of Pakistan at national and international
forums.
7. To prepare Scholars of Islamic Studies who have the grasp
on the different issues of the Islamic Studies in general and
command over the different areas of specialization such as
Quran, Tafseer, Hadith, Shariah & Law, Islamic thought,
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History, Culture, Civilization and Muslim languages
particularly Arabic language.
8. To establish a cadre of specialists and professionals experts in
different fields of Islamic Studies who can provide effective
leadership in guiding and conducting quality research in the
various disciplines of Islamic and Arabic Studies.
9. To provide opportunity of professional growth and
development to the scholars of Islamic studies in general and
in service personals in particular.
10. To develop linkage between different highly reputed
institutions of Islamic learning in general and institutions of
muslim world in particular.
11. To create interfaith harmony and environment of dialogue
between Islamic and other civilizations.
PROSPECTS OF THE FACULTY
1. Faculty is providing education of Arabic & Islamic Studies
to the large number of students.
2. The faculty has prepared a number of quality books on the
different fields of Islamic Studies.
3. The faculty is able to produce high quality research work at
MPhil and PhD levels with different specializations.
4. The faculty is regularly publishing its referred quality
research journal Muarf-e-Islami.
5. Some of the programmes of the Faculty are unique and not
offered in any other Institution of Pakistan except AIOU
such as ATTC, BEd Arabic, MA & MPhil Islamic Studies
with specializations.
6. MPhil Islamic Studies is a leading programme of the faculty
and it has gained good repute in scholarly circles of Pakistan.
 PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE DETAILS OF THE PRORAMMES
FACULTY OF ARABIC & ISLAMIC STUDIES a) MPHIL ISLAMIC STUDIES (GENERAL)
PROGRAMME
LIST OF THE PROGRAMMES
1. PhD Islamic Studies (General) 1. PROFILE OF THE PROGRAMME
The Department of Islamic Thought, History and Culture is
2. PhD Islamic Studies (with specialization in Quran & Tafseer) offering MPhil Islamic studies. This programme was started in
3. MPhil Islamic Studies (General) 1987. This is the most important & significant programme
4. MPhil Islamic Studies (with specialization in Quran & offered by the Department of Islamic Thought, History and
Tafseer) Culture, AIOU (for detail see page 18-19). This programme is
5. MPhil Arabic reputed as one of the best programmes in public sector
universities of Pakistan. The graduates with MPhil Islamic
6. MA Islamic Studies (General) Studies degree from AIOU are serving on important academic &
administrative post in the colleges & Universities of Pakistan as
7. MA Islamic Studies with specialization in
well in the foreign countries. Each year hundreds of candidates
i. Quran & Tafseer
ii. Hadith & Seerah are applying for admission and only few candidates are getting
iii. Islamic Law & Jurisprudence admission who fulfill the requirements of the admission criteria.
The MPhil students are required to complete specific course
8. MA Arabic Language and Literature work & research work under the supervision of a highly
9. Darse-e-Nizami Programme (Matric to BA) qualified supervisor. This programme required 2 to 5 years time
- Al Shahada al-Sanavia al-Aama for completion. The Department has the opportunity to hire the
- Al Shahada al-Sanavia al-Khasa expertise of supervisors from almost all-Pakistani public sector
- Al Shahada al-Aliya universities. The students are completing course work with
10. BEd Arabic qualified tutors. This programme is designed to carry out
11. Arabic Teachers Training Course (ATTC) research in different fields of Islamic Studies so that new
12. Al-Lisan-ul-Arabi dimension of understanding of Islam can be discovered. This
programme provides to the scholars an opportunity of exercising
13. Various Courses of Islamic Studies from SSC to BA
independent critical judgment through the research skills for the
14. Various Courses of Arabic from SSC to BA service of Islamic & Muslim communities.

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2. AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF MPHIL ISLAMIC STUDIES
The MPhil Islamic Studies is aimed to:
Prepare scholars of research aptitude who can analyze the
facts in the light of Islamic research principles.
Enhance the skill of research and create better understanding
of Islam and contemporary challenges faced by the Muslim
Ummah.
Provide opportunity of learning the methods of use of basic
Islamic Sources for the purpose of Islamization of
contemporary knowledge and laws.
Prepare scholars who have a grasp of Islamic Studies in
general and a command over the area of specialization in
particular.
Establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different
fields of Islamic Studies, who can conduct quality research
in various disciplines of Islam. Provide opportunities of
professional growth and development to scholars in general
and in-service personnel in particular.
3. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Candidates having MA Islamic Studies or equivalent degree with
minimum second division (in both MA Islamic Studies & BA)
can apply for the admission in MPhil. However in case of a large
number of applications, initial short listing of candidates will be
made and preference will be given to those candidates who have
passed all degrees with first division or at least first division
MA Islamic Studies.
A significant weightage is given to the research thesis
written for MA Islamic Studies.
Expertise in Arabic language and Hifz-e-Quran is also
considered as extra qualification.
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Intermediate and above teaching experience in any
recognized college/institutions is also given due weightage
in admission criteria.
Published research papers in approved research journals are
also considered in admission criteria.
The graduates having HECs approved degree of Al
Shahdat Al-Alamia can also apply for admission but they
must have BA from any recognized university along with
Intermediate and SSC from any recognized Secondary
and Intermediate Board.
4. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION
The Admission in MPhil Islamic Studies is offered in Autumn
Semester each year. The admission is announced in National and
Regional newspapers each year. Prospectus can be obtained from
Main Campus of AIOU, H-8 Islamabad or from all Regional
Campuses or can be downloaded from University website. All
applications are evaluated on the basis of approved criteria. A
departmental test/subject test will be arranged for the eligible/
short-listed candidates. The admission is confirmed after
passing the subject test/interview & depositing of admission fee.
5.
. DEPARTMENTAL TEST/ INTERVIEW:
The departmental Test for admission and Interview of
eligible/short listed candidates will be held at AIOU Main
Campus H-8, Islamabad. The list of short-listed candidates /
criteria for short listing alongwith schedule of written
test/interview will be displayed at the website of AIOU
(www.aiou.edu.pk) & face book page of the department
(www.facebook.com/Department-of-Islamic-Thought-History-
Culture-AIOU) within 3 weeks after closing date of admissions.
No. call letters will be sent to the candidates for Test/ Interview.
6. IMPORTANT NOTICE: 6. Components Sr.
Component Weightage
1. The eligible candidates are required to bring along-with of MPhil No.
them all original educational documents/ degrees/ thesis/ Islamic 1. Assignments 20 %
research paper/ experience certificate (if any) for Studies 2. Workshop Assignment
verification. Candidates are advised to provide attested Course Work (Face to face teaching in 10 %
copy of any of the testimonial that was not attached with shape of workshops)
the application form for verification/identification. 3. Final examination 70 %
2. Candidates will not be allowed to sit in the Written Test
without showing I.D. Card. No TA/DA is admissible for Test
& Interview.
8. DETAIL OF COURSES
Sr. Cr. Components of
7. SCHEME OF STUDIES: Semester
#
Course Title Code
Hrs course
S. Name of Research
MPhil in Islamic Studies 1. 5781 03 Each course
No. Programme Methodology I includes following
1. Duration Course work Two Semesters
Research components
Research work/Thesis Two Semesters 2. 5782 03 1. Two
1st Methodology II
2. Credit As per AIOU/HEC rules & Regulations assignments
3. Medium of Semester 3. Methods of 5783 03 2. One Week
(i) Urdu (ii) English (iii) Arabic Research in Islam-I
Instruction workshop
4. Research i) The research work must be distinct Methods of 3. Final
contribution to knowledge and afford 4. 5784 03
work Research in Islam-II Examination
evidence to originality, shown either by the
discovery of new facts or by the exercise 1. Applied Research-I 5785 03
of independent critical judgment.
ii) The student will be required to observe the 2nd 2. Applied Research-II 5786 03
guidelines regarding format, writing, Semester 3. Research Writing-I 5787 03 -do-
referencing, paper and other related matters
as approved hrs in AIOU rules & 4. Research Writing-II 5788 03
regulations. Two weeks
5. Workshops i) One week workshop for each 3 credit hrs in 3rd & 4th Synopsis
each semester 1. Thesis 716 12
ii) Two week synopsis orientation workshop at Semester Orientation
the start of research work after the Workshop
completion of course work.

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9. FEE STRUCTURE iv. Attested copy of Intermediate (F.A) Certificate
The fee structure of MPhil Islamic Studies is as under: v. Attested copy of BA Degree and result Cards
Sr. vi. Attested copy of MA Degree and result Cards
Nature of Fee Amount Description
#
vii. Attested copy of Al-Shada Al-Almiya and result Cards
This fee will be paid with (if any) along with equivalence Certificate by HEC.
1 Admission fee Rs.1000/-
the fee of first semester
ix. Attested copy of any proof of Arabic/English proficiency
Registration Once at the time of
2 Rs.200/- x. Copy of Hifz Certificate (If any)
fee Admission
xi. Certificate of Research at MA Level (if any)
Tuition fee for
A Student can take 12 xii. Any other document you like to attach in support of
3 12 credit Rs.11700/-
credit hrs in one semester your qualification
hours course.
Thesis Fee 12 This fee is received in one xiii. Copy of published research papers (if any)
4 Rs.19360/-
Credits hours installment
Thesis This fee will be paid at the Note: Admission form complete in all respect must be sent on
5 Evaluation Rs.4720/- time of submission of the following address:
Fee thesis
Prof. Dr. Mohyuddin Hashimi,
10. HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION Dean/Chairman
The candidates who are interested in admission should follow Department of Islamic Thought, History & Culture,
following directions: AIOU, Block No.12, Room No.112,
1. Please read the prospectus carefully. Sector H-8, Islamabad.
Phone No. 051-9057832
2. Fill all columns of Application Form carefully and do not
leave any column incomplete.
3. Fix your photo at the place provided for that purpose.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Admission Forms should not be submitted in any
4. Attach following documents with the Application Form bank etc. Forms submitted to any address other
i. Attested copy of I.D Card than the mentioned above will not be entertained.
ii. Attested copy of Domicile Certificate
iii. Attested copy of Matric (SSC) Certificate

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b) PhD ISLAMIC STUDIES (MPhil BASED) Provide opportunities of professional growth and
PROGRAMME development to scholars in general and in-service personnel
in particular.
1. PROFILE OF THE PROGRAMME
The Department of Hadith and Seerah is offering PhD Islamic 3. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Studies since last eighteen years. At present the Department is MPhil Islamic Studies or equivalent from any recognized
offering MPhil based PhD programe. The PhD students are university in first division or C.G.P.A 3.00.
required to complete specific course work & research work Departmental Test Interview by the PhD Admission
under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. This Committee
programme required 3 to 5 years time for completion. The
Faculty has the opportunity to hire the expertise of supervisors 4. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION
from almost all Pakistani public sector universities. The The Admission in PhD Programme usually advertised in autumn
students are completing research work under domestic semester each year. The admission is announced in almost all
supervisors however the degree is awarded after the evaluation national and important regional newspapers each year.
of the thesis by three foreign experts from technological Prospectus can be obtained from Main Campus of AIOU, H-8
advanced countries as required by HEC. This programme is Islamabad or from any regional campuses. All applications will
designed to carry out research in different fields of Islamic be evaluated on the basis approved criteria. Short listed
Studies so that new aspects can be discovered & students can candidates will be called for Departmental test and interview.
exercise independent critical judgment through the research The admission will confirmed after depositing of admission fee.
skills for the service of Islamic & Muslim communities. SCHEME OF STUDIES
Sr. Name of
PhD in Islamic Studies
2. AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF PHD ISLAMIC STUDIES No. Programme
The PhD Islamic Studies programme aimed to: 1. Duration Maximum Five years
Prepare scholars who have a grasp of Islamic Studies in 2. Medium of
(i) Urdu (ii) English (iii) Arabic
general and command over the areas of specialization in Instruction
particular. 3. Course Work 18 CH course work
Establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different 4. Research The thesis of PhD must be distinct
fields of Islamic Studies who can provide effective work contribution to knowledge and afford
leadership in guiding and conducting quality research in evidence to originality, shown either by
the discovery of new facts or by the
various disciplines of Islamic Studies.
exercise of independent critical judgment.

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5. Workshop (i) One week workshop for each 3 credit 4 Methodologies of Seerat 6724 03
hrs course. Negari
ii) Two week synopsis workshop after 2nd 5 Theories of Islamic Law 6725 03
completion of course work & passing Semester Introduction to
comprehensive exam. 6 Contemporary Muslim 6726 03
6. Evaluation As per recent amendments in AIOU rules Thinkers & Their Thoughts
& regulations, a PhD thesis is necessary to 3rd &
be sent for evaluation to three foreign 4rth 7 Thesis 710
experts from technological advanced Semester
countries.
7. Pre Requisite Unconditional approval from at least two
6. FEE STRUCTURE
of viva voce of foreign experts.
The fee structure of PhD Islamic Studies is as under:
PhD Islamic Publication of research paper in HEC
Studies recognized research journal. S. Nature of
Amount Description
8. Components 1. Assignments No. Fee
of Course 2. Face to Face teaching in shape of Admission This fee will be paid with
1 Rs.2000/-
work workshop fee the fee of first semester
3. Mid-Term Exam 2 Registration Once at the time of
Rs.2000/-
fee Admission
4. Final Examination
3 Tuition fee A student can take three
5. Comprehensive Exam for 3 credit Rs.7160/- courses (3 credit hour
Hour Course course each) in one semester
5. DETAILS OF COURSE WORK PhD 4 Student I.D
Rs.100/- Once
Semester Sr.
# Course Title Course
Code
Credit
Hours
card
5 Library Rs.700/- Per Semester
Methodologies of Research
1 in Islamic Studies 6721 03 6 Caution
Rs.2000/- Refundable
st Methodologies of Tafseer Money
1 2 6753 03 7 PhD Thesis This fee will be submitted at
Semester of the Holy Quran
Methodological Study of Evaluation Rs.32050/- the time of submission of
3 Sources of Hadith & Uloom 6723 03 Fee PhD Thesis
al-Hadith

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7. HEC APPROVED SUPERVISOR IN THE FACULTY iii. Attested copy of SSC Certificate
Following Faculty Members are included in the HECs list of iv. Attested copy of Intermediate (F.A) Certificate
approved supervisors for PhD Islamic Studies.
v. Attested copy of BA Degree and Result Cards
1. Prof. Dr. Mohyuddin Hashimi vi. Attested copy of MA Degree and Result Cards
Dean of Faculty and Chairman
vii. Attested copy of MPhil Degree and Result Cards
Department of Islamic Thought,
History and Culture, AIOU viii. Attested copy of Al-Shada Al-Aalmiya and result cards
ix. Attested copy of any proof of Arabic / English
2. Prof. Dr. Ali Asghar Chishti proficiency
Chairman, Department of Hadith & Seerah
x. Copy of Hifz Certificate (If any)
AIOU, Islamabad.
xi. Certificate of Research at MA Level (if any)
3. Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Khan Abbasi xii. Any other document you like to attach in support of
Chairman Department of Quran & Tafseer your qualification
AIOU, Islamabad xiii. Copy of published research papers (if any)
8. HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION Note: Admission form complete in all respects must be sent
The candidates who are interested to get admission should on the following address:
follow the following directions:
Prof. Dr. Ali Asghar Chishti
1. Please read the prospectus carefully Chairman
2. Complete all columns of Application form carefully and do Department of Hadith and Seerah
not leave any column incomplete. Block No.12, Allama Iqbal Open University
Sector H-8, Islamabad.
3. Paste your photo at the place provided for that purpose. Phone No. 051-9250084
4. Attach following documents with the Application form E-Mail: chishtisabri_aiou@yahoo.com
i. Attested copy of I.D Card
ii. Attested copy of Domicile Certificate

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 DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACULTY OF
ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES FACULTY MEMBERS
Sr. Name of The
Designation Qualification
The faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies is divided into No Faculty Member
following academic departments: 1. Prof. Dr. Abdul Professor/ Post-Doc, Malaysia
1. Department of Quran and Tafseer Hameed Khan Chairman PhD Islamic Studies
Abassi (Punjab)
2. Department of Hadith and Seerah MPhil Islamic Studies
MA Usooludin (MPhil
3. Department of Islamic Thought, History and Culture Islamic Studies), IIU
4. Department of Shariah & Law BA (Hons), Usooludin
(MA Islamic Studies),
5. Department of Arabic Language and Literature IIU, Islamabad
2. Dr. Sana Ullah Assistant PhD Islamic Studies
The detailed introduction of the each department of the faculty is Hussain Professor MPhil Islamic Studies
as under: MA Usooludin (MPhil
Islamic Studies), IIU
1. DEAPARTMENT OF QURAN AND TAFSEER BA Honors Usooludin
The Department of Quran and Tafseer was established in 1999 in (MA Islamic Studies),
the Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies to meet educational IIU, Islamabad
needs of masses at various levels ranging from Matric to PhD 3. Mr. Zafar Iqbal Lecturer MPhil Islamic Studies,
focusing on research based programmes in the field of Quran and Scholar, PhD Islamic
Tafseer. The Department started functioning with the Studies
appointment of Dr. Abdul Hameed Khan Abbasi as Assistant
Professor from 10 February 2001. From then, the Department is VISION
presenting many valuable course books and producing scholars To built Islamic Ummah streamlined with the message of Quran
in the field of Islamic studies with specialization in Quran and by presenting Quranic Sciences according to the teachings and
Tafseer. At present, the Department has started MPhil & PhD vision of the holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
programmes from autumn 2013 and is producing & selecting
valuable books and allied material for these research
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OBJECTIVES
1. To teach Quran & its sciences.
2. To play active role in correct interpretation of Quran and its
Sciences for the needs of society.
3. To prepare research scholars, equipped with all branches of
Quranic Studies.
4. To develop linkage among different highly reputed national
and International institutions of Quran and Tafseer.
5. To conduct advance research on different aspects of Quranic
Sciences.
6. To prepare quality Text Books and Study Guides in the field
of Quran and Tafseer from matric to PhD level.
7. To organize national and international workshops/ seminars/
conferences about Quranic Sciences.
FUTURE PLANS
1. Planning to launch a Research Journal entitled Quranic
Studies.
2. Planning to start Non-credit course entitled Quranic Arabic.
3. Planning to start B.S Islamic Studies, Specialization in
Quran & Tafseer.
4. Planning to launch Post-doc in Quranic Sciences with
collaboration of international institutions.
PROGRAMES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT
1. MA Islamic Studies with specialization in Quran & Tafseer
2. MPhil Islamic Studies with specialization in Quran &
Tafseer
3. PhD Islamic Studies with specialization in Quran & Tafseer
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PROFILE OF THE PROGRAMMES
a) MPHIL ISLAMIC STUDIES WITH
SPECIALIZATION IN QURAN & TAFSEER
The department of Quran & Tafseer is offering MPhil Islamic
studies with specialization in Quran & Tafseer. This programme is
newly started in Autumn 2013. The MPhil Islamic studies with
specialization in Quran & Tafseer students are required to complete
specific course work & research work under the supervision of a
highly qualified supervisor. This programme required 2 to 5 years
time for completion. The department has the opportunity to hire the
expertise of supervisors from almost all-Pakistani public sector
universities. The students complete course work with qualified
tutors. This programme is designed to carry out research in different
fields of Quranic Studies so that new dimension of understanding of
Islam can be discovered with the guidance of Quran. This
programme provides to the scholars an opportunity of exercising
independent critical judgment through the research skills for the
service of Islamic & Muslim communities.
2. AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF MPHIL ISLAMIC
STUDIES WITH SPECIALIZATION IN QURAN
& TAFSEER
The MPhil Islamic Studies with specialization in Quran &
Tafseer is aimed to:
Enhance the skills of research and create better
understanding of Islam and contemporary challenges faced
by the Muslim Ummah.
Provide opportunity of learning the methods of use of basic
Islamic Sources for the purpose of Islamization of
contemporary knowledge and laws.
Prepare scholars who have a grasp of Islamic studies in general
and a command over the area of specialization in Quran &
Tafseer.
3. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Candidates having MA Islamic Studies or equivalent degree with
minimum 2nd division in both MA Islamic Studies & BA can
apply for the admission in MPhil. However in case of a large
number of applicants, initial short listing of candidates will be
made. Preference will be given to those candidates who have
passed all degrees with first division.
A significant weightage is given to the research thesis
written for MA Islamic Studies.
Expertise in Arabic language and Hifz-e-Quran is also
considered as extra qualification.
Intermediate and above teaching experience in any
recognized college/institutions is also given due weightage
in admission criteria.
Published research papers in approved research journals are
also considered in admission criteria.
The graduates having HECs approved Wafaq with the
degree of Al Shahdat Al-Alamia can also apply for
admission but they must have HEC equivalence
certificate, BA from any recognized university &
Intermediate and SSC from any recognized Secondary
and Intermediate Board.
4. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION
The Admission in MPhil Islamic Studies with specialization in
Quran & Tafseer is offered in Autumn Semester each year. The
admission is announced in National and Regional newspapers
each year. Prospectus can be obtained from Main Campus of
AIOU, H-8, Islamabad or from all Regional Campuses. All
applications are evaluated on the basis of approved criteria. A
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departmental test/subject test will be arranged for the eligible
short listed candidates. The admission confirmed after passing
the subject test & depositing of admission fee.
5. DEPARTMENTAL TEST/ INTERVIEW:
The departmental Test for admission and Interview of
eligible short-listed candidates will be held at AIOU Main
Campus H-8, Islamabad.
The name of short-listed candidates alongwith schedule of
written test/interview will be displayed at the website of AIOU
(www.aiou.edu.pk) within 3 weeks after closing date of
admissions.
6. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
1. No call letters by post will be sent to the candidates for
Test/ Interview.
2. The eligible candidates are required to bring along-with
them all original educational documents/degrees/thesis/
research paper/ experience certificate (if any) for
verification. Candidates are advised to provide attested
copy of any of the testimonial that was not attached with
the application form for verification/identification.
3. Candidates will not be allowed to sit in the Written Test
without showing I.D. Card. No TA/DA is admissible for Test
& Interview.
7. SCHEME OF STUDIES: 8. DETAIL OF COURSES
S. Name of MPhil in Islamic Studies with
Sr. Credit Components of
No. Programme Specialization in Quran & Tafseer Semester Course Title Code
# Hrs course
1. Duration Course work Two Semesters
Research work/Thesis Two Semesters Research
2. Credit Hours Course Work 24 and Thesis 12 = 36 Methodology & Each course
1. 4735 03
3. Medium of (i) Urdu (ii) English Scholarly includes following
Instruction (iii) Arabic Writing components
4. Research iii) The research work must be distinct Ijtihad: 1. Two
1st
work contribution to knowledge and afford 2. Principles & 5791 03 assignments
evidence to originality, shown either by Semester
Methods 2. One Week
the discovery of new facts or by the Islam & workshop
exercise of independent critical judgment. 3. 5790 03
Orientialism 3. Final
iv) The student will be required to observe
Source of Examination
the guidelines regarding format, 4. 4736 03
writing, referencing, paper and other Islamic Sciences
related matters as approved in AIOU Israeliyat &
1. 4737 03
rules & regulations. Tafseer
5. Workshops i) One week workshop for each 3 credit Methods of
2. 4738 03
hrs in each semester Mufassereen
ii) Two week synopsis orientation 2nd Sources of
workshop at the start of research work Uloom-ul-
Semester 3. 4739 03 do
after the completion of course work. Quran &
6. Course Work Sr. Usul-i-Tafseer
Components Component Weightage Study of
No.
of MPhil 1. Assignments 20 % 4. Selected Quranic 4740 03
Islamic Subjects
2. Face to face teaching in 10 %
Studies with Two weeks
shape of workshops
Specialization 3rd & 4th Synopsis
3. Final examination 70 % 1. Thesis 725 12
in Quran & Semester Orientation
Tafseer Workshop

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9. FEE STRUCTURE iv. Attested copy of Intermediate (F.A) Certificate
The fee structure of MPhil Islamic Studies with specialization of v. Attested copy of BA Degree and result Cards
Quran & Tafseer is as under: vi. Attested copy of MA Degree and result Cards
Sr. Nature of vii. Attested copy of Al-Shada Al-Almiya and result Cards
Amount Description (if any) along with equivalence certificate by HEC.
# Fee
Admission This fee will be paid with the fee viii. Attested copy of any proof of Arabic /English
1 Rs.1000/-
fee of first semester proficiency
Registration ix. Copy of Hifz Certificate (if any)
2 Rs.200/- Once at the time of Admission
fee x. Certificate of Research at MA Level (if any)
Tuition fee xi. Any other document you like to attach in support of
A Student can take 12 credit hrs
3 for 12 credit Rs.11700/-
in one semester your qualification
hours course.
xii. Copy of published research papers (if any)
Thesis Fee
This fee is received in one
4 12 Credits Rs.19360/-
installment Note: Admission form complete in all respect must be sent on
hours the following address:
Thesis
This fee will be paid at the time Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Khan Abbasi
5 Evaluation Rs.4630/-
of submission of thesis (HEC Approved Supervisor for PhD)
Fee
Chairman/Programme Coordinator
10. HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION Department of Quran & Tafseer
Allama Iqbal Open University,
The candidates who are interested in admission should follow
Block.12, Room.109, Sector H-8, Islamabad,
following directions: Phone No. 051-9057787, 9250166
1. Please read the prospectus carefully. Email: a_hameed_k@hotmail.com
2. Fill all columns of Application Form carefully and do not
leave any column incomplete.
3. Fix your photo at the place provided for that purpose. IMPORTANT NOTEICE
4. Attach following documents with the Application Form Admission Forms should not be submitted in any bank
etc. Forms submitted to any address other than the one
i. Attested copy of I.D Card
mentioned above will not be entertained.
ii. Attested copy of Domicile Certificate
iii. Attested copy of Matric (SSC) Certificate

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b) PHD ISLAMIC STUDIES (MPHIL BASED) 4. SCHEME OF STUDIES
WITH SPECIALIZATION OF QURAN & Sr. Name of PhD in Islamic Studies (with
TAFSEER # Programme Specialization of Quran & Tafseer)
1 Duration Maximum Five years
1. AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF PHD ISLAMIC
2 Medium of (i) Urdu (ii) English (iii) Arabic
STUDIES (with Specialization Quran & Tafseer)
Instruction
The PhD Islamic Studies with Specialization of Quran & 3 Course Work 18 CH course work
Tafseer aimed to: 4 Research The thesis of PhD must be distinct
Provide a focused study in Quran & Tafseer in order to work contribution to knowledge and afford
prepare scholars in the field who have proficiency to handle evidence to originality, shown either by the
contemporary challenges in the field. discovery of new facts or by the exercise of
Provide such leaders to Muslim Ummah who have the independent critical judgment.
capability to provide guidance in different professions in the 5 Workshop (i) One week workshop for each 3 credit hrs
light of Quranic Teachings. course.
Provide complete opportunities of professional growth and ii) Two week synopsis workshop after
development to scholars in the area. completion of course work & passing
2. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION comprehensive exam.
Master degree in Islamic studies with eighteen years of 6 Evaluation As per recent amendments in AIOU rules &
schooling (MS/MPhil in Islamic Studies) or equivalent from regulations, a PhD thesis is necessary to be
any recognized university in first division or CGPA 3.00 sent for evaluation to three foreign experts
alongwith thesis. from technological advanced countries.
Departmental Test/Interview by the PhD Admission Committee
7 Pre Requisite Unconditional approval from at least two
3. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION of viva voce foreign experts.
The Admission in PhD Programme (with Specialization of Quran &
of PhD Publication/Acceptance of research paper in
Tafseer) is usually advertised in autumn semester each year. The
admission is announced in almost all national and important Islamic HEC recognized research journal.
regional newspapers each year. Prospectus can be obtained from Studies
Main Campus of AIOU, H-8 Islamabad or from any regional 8 Components 1. Assignments
campuses. All applications will be evaluated on the basis of
approved criteria. Short listed candidates will be called for of Course 2. Face to Face teaching in shape of workshop
Departmental test and interview. The admission will be confirmed work 3. Final Examination
after depositing of admission fee. 4. Comprehensive Exam

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5. DETAILS OF COURSE WORK PhD 5 Library Rs.700/- Per Semester
Sr. Course Credit 6 Caution Money Rs.2000/- Refundable
Semester Course Title This fee will be submitted at
# Code Hours PhD Thesis
Comparative Study of 7 Rs.32050/- the time of submission of PhD
1 4730 03 Evaluation Fee
Tafseer Literature Thesis
1st Contemporary Trends in
2 6722 03 7. HEC APPROVED SUPERVISOR IN THE FACULTY
Semester Tafseer
Quran & Science Following Faculty Member are included in the HECs list of
3 4731 03 approved supervisors for PhD Islamic Studies.
(A Research Study)
Applied Research in Ilm- 1. Prof. Dr. Mohyuddin Hashimi
4 4732 03
Tafseer & Uloom-ul-Quran Dean of Faculty & Chairman
Methodologies & Modes of Department of Islamic Thought,
2nd 5 4733 03 History and Culture, AIOU, Islamabad
Mufassereen
Semester 2. Prof. Dr. Ali Asghar Chishti
Selected Texual Study of
6 Uloom-ul-Quran & 4734 03 Chairman, Department of Hadith & Seerah
AIOU, Islamabad.
Usul-e-Tafseer
3. Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Khan Abbasi
3rd & 4rth Chairman Department of Quran & Tafseer
7 Thesis 4726
Semester AIOU, Islamabad
6. FEE STRUCTURE 8. HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION
The fee structure of PhD Islamic Studies (with Specialization of The candidates who are interested to get admission should
Quran & Tafseer) is as under follow the following directions:
Sr. 1. Please read the prospectus carefully
Nature of Fee Amount Description
# 2. Complete all columns of Application form carefully and do
This fee will be paid with the not leave any column incomplete.
1 Admission fee Rs.2000/-
fee of first semester
3. Paste your photo at the place provided for that purpose.
2 Registration fee Rs.2000/- Once at the time of Admission
3 Tuition fee for A student can take three 4. Attach following documents with the Application form
each 3 credit Rs.7160/- courses (3 credit hour course i. Attested copy of I.D Card
Hour Course each) in one semester ii. Attested copy of Domicile Certificate
4 Student I.D Once iii. Attested copy of SSC Certificate
Rs.100/-
card iv. Attested copy of Intermediate (F.A) Certificate

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 v. Attested copy of BA Degree and Result Cards FACULTY MEMBERS
vi. Attested copy of MA Degree and Result Cards Name of
vii. Attested copy of MPhil Degree and Result Cards Sr. The
Designation Qualification
viii. Attested copy of Al-Shada Al-Aalmiya and result cards # Faculty
along with HEC Equivalence Certificate. Member
PhD Islamic Studies (Punjab)
ix. Attested copy of any proof of Arabic/English proficiency
Prof. Dr. MPhil Islamic Studies (AIOU)
x. Copy of Hifz Certificate (if any) Professor/
1 Ali Asghar MA Islamic Studies (Karachi)
xi. Certificate of Research at MA Level (if any) Chairman
Chishti MA Arabic (Peshawar)
xii. Any other document you like to attach in support of your LL.B (Karachi) Al-Shahada Al-Alimiya
qualification Dr. Moeen PhD Islamic Studies MPhil
xiii. Copy of published research papers (if any) Uddin Associate Islamic Studies (AIOU)
3
Hashmi Professor Al Shahada al-Alimiya
Note: Admission form complete in all respect must be sent on MA Islamic Studies
the following address: PhD Islamic Studies (UOS)
Dr.
Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Khan Abbasi Muhammad Assistant MPhil Islamic Studies (IUB)
4.
(HEC Approved Supervisor for PhD) Shahid Professor MA Islamic Studies (BZU)
Chairman/Programme Coordinator Al-Shahdat-ul-Almiyah
Department of Quran & Tafseer MA Islamic Studies & Arabic
AIOU, Block.12, Room.109, Sector H-8, Islamabad. Muhammad BA (Hons) King Saud University,
Phone No. 051-9057787-9250166 5. Rafiq Sadiq Lecturer K.S.A, BEd College of Education
Email: a_hameed_k@hotmail.com K.S.A Rayadh, Shahada-tul-
Almia from Wafaq-ul-Madaris
2. DEPARTMENT OF HADITH & SEERAH
This department was established to provide advance studies and 3. DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT HISTORY
research in the field of Hadith and Seerah.PhD Islamic Studies AND CULTURE
programme is also offered by this department. The department is This department was established to provide advance studies and
also coordinating Dars-e-Nizami programme from Matric to BA. research in the field of Islamic Thought, History and Culture. To
The department is also offering courses of Hadith & Seerah achieve this goal the department is offering graduate and
specialization in MA Islamic Studies. A number of valuable postgraduate levels programmes. The coordination of MA
books related to Hadith and Seerah have been prepared in the Islamic Studies programme as well as the MPhil Islamic Studies
department. is also placed in this department.

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FACULTY MEMBERS 4. DEPARTMENT OF SHARIAH
Name of The
Sr. The department of Shariah has been established to conduct
Faculty Designation Qualification
No. advance research in the field of Shariah. To achieve this goal the
Member
PhD Islamic Studies department is offering advance levels graduate and post graduate
MS/MPhil (USA) programmes. The Department is offering specialization of
MPhil Islamic Studies Islamic Law in MA Islamic Studies.
Prof. Dr. (AIOU)
Professor/
1 Mohyuddin MA Islamic Studies FACULTY MEMBERS
Chairman
Hashimi (Peshawar) Name of the
Al Shahadah Al-Alamiya Sr.
Faculty Designation Qualification
University Intensive #
Member
English (Howard USA)
PhD Islamic Studies Prof. Dr. Hafiz PhD Islamic Studies(Karachi)
Professor/
MPhil Islamic 1 Ghulam MA Islamic Studies (Karachi)
Dr. Hafiz Chairman
Associate Studies(AIOU) Yousaf Al-sahada al-alimiya
2 Muhammad
Professor MA Islamic
Sajjad
Studies(Punjab) Post doctorate (RUSI),
MA, Arabic, MEd London PhD Islamic Studies
PhD Islamic Studies Dr. Hidayat Assistant
Dr. Ahmad Assistant 2 LLM Sharia and Law (IIU)
3 MA Islamic Studies Khan Professor
Raza Professor LLB Honors in Sharia and
Shahdat-ul-Alimiyah Law (IIU)
PhD Islamic Studies
(Continue) PhD Scholar (IIU)
Hafiz Tahir
4 Lecturer MPhil Islamic Studies Mr. Ihsanullah LLB Sharia (IIU)
Islam Askari
MA Islamic Studies 3 Lecturer
Chishti LLM Sharia (IIU)
Shahdat-ul-Alimiyah
MPhil Islamic Studies (AIOU)
PhD Islamic Studies
MPhil Islamic Studies Scholar PhD Sharia
Dr. Ayesha
5 Lecturer MA Islamic Studies
Snober 4 Ms. Tahira Ifraq Lecturer LLB (Hons) Sharia & Law
MA Arabic
Shahdat-ul-Alimiyah LLM Sharia and Law

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5. DEAPARTMENT OF ARABIC LANGUAGE & LIST OF THE PROGRAMMES:
LITERATURE 1. Lughat-ul-Quran
This department of Arabic is one of the pioneer departments of the 2. AlLisan AlArabi
university. This department was established in 1974 as an initially 3. Arabic Conversation
part of Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies. Later on this 4. Arabic (Matric)
department started its functions as part of the faculty of Arabic and 5. Arabic (Inter)
Islamic Studies in 1988. The nature of this department is unique and 6. Arabic (BA)
some programmes of Arabic such as ATTC and B.Ed Arabic are 7. MA (Arabic)
offered only in this department. Matric to PhD level programmes 8. MPhil Arabic
are offered by the department. Professional Courses:
The Department of Arabic has been able to revise its courses 1. Arabic Teachers Training Course (ATTC)
offered at MA level with the help of Experts in different 2. BEd (Arabic)
disciplines of Arabic similarly ATTC, B.Ed (Arabic) and other
courses in the subject are also up-dated accordingly. Programme in Pipe Line:
In additional to above programmes, the department has been able
FACULTY MEMBERS to revise, up-date its courses particularly MA (Arabic), ATTC
Sr Name of The and BEd (Arabic)
Designation Qualification
# Faculty Member
PhD Arabic (Punjab MPHIL ARABIC PROGRAMME
University) 1. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
Incharge/ Diploma in English Prepare scholars of research aptitude who can analyze the
1. Dr. Shahnaz Assistant Language, UK facts in the light of research in Arabic.
Zaheer Professor MA Arabic NUML Enhance the skill of research and create better understanding
Diploma in Distance of Islam and contemporary challenges faced the Muslim
Education IEC. London Ummah.
University (UK) Provide opportunity of learning the methods of use of basic
Dr. Abdul Assistant PhD Arabic (B.Z.U) Islamic Sources in Arabic for the purpose of Islamization of
2. Majeed Professor MPhil Arabic, MA contemporary knowledge and laws.
Baghdadi Arabic,BEd Arabic, ATTC Prepare scholars who have a grasp of Arabic in general and
PhD Arabic command over the area of specialization in particular.
PhD Islamic Studies Create good relations with Arabs though learning/teaching of
(Continue) Arabic.
3. Dr. Sami Ullah Lecturer MPhil Islamic Studies Establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different
Zubairi MA Arabic (Punjab fields of Arabic, who can conduct quality research in various
University) disciplines of Arabic. Provide opportunities of professional
MA Islamic Studies (IIU) growth and development to scholars in general and in-
MA Urdu, BEd, ATTC service personnel in particular.

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2. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION 2) The student will be required to write the
MA Arabic or equivalent with minimum 2nd division can apply thesis in Arabic and observing the
for the admission in MPhil However, preference will be given to guidelines regarding format, writing,
those candidates who have passed all degrees with first division referencing, paper and other related
and Arabic as elective subject. matters as approved Hours in AIOU
A significant weightage is given to the research these written rules & regulations.
for MA Arabic. 4. Workshops i) One week workshop of each 3credit
Expertise in Arabic language and Hifz-e-Quran is also hours in each semesters
considered extra qualification.
Intermediate and above teaching experience in any ii) Two weeks synopsis orientation
recognized college/institutions is also given due weightage workshop at the start of research work
in admission criteria. after the completion of course work.
Published research papers in approved research journals are 5. Components S. # Component Weight age
also considered in admission criteria. of MPhil 1. Assignments 20%
The graduates of HECs approved Wifaq with the degree of Arabic 2. Face to face teaching 10%
Al Shahdat Al Almia can also apply for admission but they in shape workshops
must have BA from any recognized University & 3. Final examination 70%
Intermediate and SSC from any recognized Secondary and
Intermediate Board.
Department Test (Subject based which consists on especially 4. DETAILS OF COURSE WORK
from MA Arabic text books of AIOU) & Interview. Semester
S.
Course Title Code
Credit Components of
No. Hours Course
3. SCHEME OF STUDIES Principles of Each course
Sr. Name of 1 4713 03
MPhil in Arabic Research -I includes the
No. Programme
Principles of following
1. Duration Course work = two semesters 2 4714 03
(4+4 Courses of 3 C.Hrs each)=24 C.Hrs Research II components:
Research Thesis=Two Semesters 24 C.Hrs The Arabic a.Two assignments
2. Medium of Arabic 1st linguistics and based on distance
3 4715 03
instruction Semester Literature & its learning.
3. Research 1) The research work must be distinct Sources-I b.Each 3 credit
work/Thesis contribution to knowledge and afford The Arabic hours, One Week
evidence to originality, shown either by linguistics and workshop
4 4716 03 c. Final
the discovery of new facts or by the Literature & its
exercise of independent critical judgment. Sources II Examination

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 1 Literary study-I 4717 03 How to Apply for Admission
Literary The candidates who are interested in admission should follow
2 4718 03 following directions:
study-II
2nd 1. Please read the prospectus carefully and fill all columns of
Linguistic As in the
Semester 3 4719 03 Application Form carefully and do not leave any column
studies-I 1st Semester
incomplete.
Linguistic 3. Fix your photo at the place provided for that purpose.
4 4720 03
studies-II 4. Attach following documents with the Application Form
rd th
3 &4 Two Weeks i. Attested copy of I.D Card
Thesis 4705 12
Semester Thesis Workshop ii. Attested copy of Domicile Certificate
iii. Attested copy of Matric (SSC) Certificate
5. RESEARCH WORK iv. Attested copy of Intermediate (F.A) Certificate
After the successful completion of course work, the student shall v. Attested copy of BA Degree and result Cards
have to do research relating to Linguistics or Literature under vi. Attested copy of MA Degree and result Cards
supervision of the approved supervisor at university level vii. Attested copy of Al-Shahdah Al-Almiya and result
possessing Ph. D Degree in Arabic. This research shall be Cards (if any)
completed at least within one year (equal to two semesters) viii. Attested copy of any proof of Arabic/English
proficiency
6. FEE STRUCTURE ix. Copy of Hifz Certificate (If any)
The fee structure of MPhil Arabic is as under: x. Certificate of Research at MA Level (if any)
xi. Any other document you like to attach in support of
Sr.# Nature of Fee Amount Description your qualification
This fee will be paid with the xii. Copy of published research papers (if any)
1 Admission fee Rs.1000/-
fee of first semester
Registration Once at the time of Note: Admission form complete in all respect must be sent on
2 Rs.200/- the following address:
fee Admission
Tuition fee for Dr. Shahnaz Zaheer,
A Student can take 12 credit Incharge, Department of Arabic,
3 12-Credit Rs.11700/-
hrs in one semester Programme Coordinator MPhil Arabic
hours course.
Thesis Fee 12 This fee is received in one Block-12, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad,
4 Rs.19360/- Phone No. 051-9250148, 9057803, 9057274
Credit hours installment
Email: ammishn@yahoo.com
Thesis This fee will be paid at the
5 Rs.4720/- drshahnazzaheer@yahoo.com
Evaluation fee time of submission of thesis

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 FACULTY OF SCIENCES
Faculty of Sciences forms an important integral part of the
university. Since its establishment in 1982 with five teaching
departments, it has undergone major development changes. It now
comprises of nine teaching and research departments which are
offering courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels to
more than ten thousand students. The Faculty operates under the
basic guidelines of the University Act and on Education for All as
Convenient basis so that maximum students get benefit from its
academic programmes and educational facilities. This principle has
necessitated some structural changes in the non-formal mode,
particularly at the postgraduate level, in the offering of theory
courses and practical lab work. This conceptual adjustment has been
quite successful and many in-service students are benefiting from
postgraduate study programmes. Improvement in qualification for a
better life is a right of everyone and the facultys programmes meet
this challenge by offering opportunities to all. In particular a
significant number of beneficiaries are those who cannot afford
education in formal institutions due to a variety of reasons.
Realizing the importance of science education and the growing
need of the Faculty of Sciences, the university has completed a
building, the Research Complex, at a cost of Rs.35 million. The
Research Complex now accommodates departments of
Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Home & Health
Sciences and Physics whereas other departments of Science
Faculty are located in Block 6 & 7. These departments are running
a variety of postgraduate technical, scientific and professional
programmes successfully. The Research Complex has also a
computer lab with internet and on-line library facility for literature
survey, seminar room, lecture hall and a library. In addition, there
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are many labs for practical work, teaching, research and
instrumentation labs for analysis. The university is developing
these labs through its own resources. The Faculty of Sciences is
thankful to the vice-chancellor, for giving personal attention to the
development of the Faculty of Sciences by providing generous
amount of funds and valuable guidance.
Two model labs have also been developed in the Research
Complex, with the assistance of the Higher Education
Commission to meet the training needs of science teachers. This
development is significant since under the new educational
policy four-year BS programme has started in undergraduate
educational institutions.
More than fifty highly qualified full-time faculty members are on
the roll of the Faculty of Sciences. Their role in the planning,
designing and development of different courses, to meet
students needs is vital. Faculty members also engage in
imparting and supervising of instructions so that high standards
are maintained. In addition highly qualified and experienced
professors are also engaged on contract or as part time
instructors, for postgraduate study programmes. The University
faculty is also offering academic positions under tenure track
system to attract the best minds in scientific and technological
fields, as a full time employee of the university.
Research is an integral part of postgraduate study programmes
leading to MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees in Agricultural
Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Home and Health
Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics and Physics. Rules and
regulations for governing the postgraduate study programmes are
those approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
For MS and MPhil degree, 24 credit hours of course work and a
minimum of one year of research work in a specialized area of
the disciplines is required A candidate for PhD degree has to
take additional 18 credit hours of specialized courses in the field
of research. The dissertation will comprise original research on a
topic in the discipline and shall be evaluated by three foreign
referees, who are expert in the field. At least one publication in
international journal is also necessary before the degree is
awarded.
The faculty has launched the four year BS programme in
sciences (Chemistry, Microbiology) comprising 124140 credits.
This four-year BS programme is structured according to the
recent policies of the Higher Education Commission for the
improvement of standard of education to bring it at par with the
international standards.
Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of the new Vice
Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui, the faculty has already
initiated many new PhD, MPhil, MSc and BS programmes, which
will be launched in 2015-2016. Research is the basic emphasis of
the new leadership and the faculty has been strengthened by the
induction of additional faculty members and providing truly
academic atmosphere in campus. Moreover Matric-tech.
programme has been initiated for the benefit of the masses.
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
The department of chemistry was established in March 1998. Its
faculty consists of one professor, one associate professor, four
assistant professors and three lecturers. The department has most
modern equipments/ instrumentation in its teaching and research
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labs in the Science Block at AIOU main campus. These
equipments/instrumentation include CHNS Analyzer, Thermal
Analyzer, UV-Visible, Fluorescence and FTIR Spectro-
photometers, GC-MS, HPLC, Atomic Absorption spectrometer
and Electrochemical System etc.
The department has developed all the courses for undergraduate,
graduate, postgraduate and PhD level in accordance with the
guideline provided by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
These courses are reviewed from time to time through
Committee of Courses to incorporate emerging modern trends in
the subject. The Committee of Courses of the department has
distinguished Professors and Scientists of the country as
members besides departmental faculty. Department has also
signed MOU with university of Rostock, Germany. By this
MOU, our PhD students get opportunity to do research work in
Germany. Moreover department has also signed MOU with
University of Kebangsaan Malaysia. This collaboration will be
very useful for our MPhil and PhD students.
At present, department of chemistry is offering and coordinating
the following programmes:
1. Chemistry Courses for FSc Students
2. BS Chemistry
3. MSc Chemistry
4. MPhil Chemistry
5. PhD Chemistry
In Autumn 2017 semester, department is offering MPhil & PhD
programmes.
MPhil and PhD (Chemistry)
1. Introduction
The Department of Chemistry is offering MPhil and PhD
programmes. Currently specialization is being offered in the
field of Organic Chemistry. Later on, the specializations in other
branches of Chemistry will be offered.
2. Objectives
The aim of this programme is to provide an opportunity to the in-
service personnels to get specialized in the field of chemistry and
to improve the qualification of those who could not continue
their education through formal system. Maintaining the high
standards of teaching and research, the department also wants to
attract fresh students. The main objective is to uplift the standard
of education and research specially in the field of chemistry in
the country.
3. Target Groups
MPhil and PhD Chemistry programmes are particularly designed
for the following:
i. College teachers who want to improve their qualification.
ii. Scientists working in different laboratories and research
organizations desirous of improving their knowledge and
qualification.
iii. Fresh students having special aptitude for research.
4. Eligibility
(a) MPhil Chemistry
A person holding MSc degree (at least 2nd division) in Chemistry is
eligible to apply for admission in MPhil Programme. Admission
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will be entirely on merit and restricted to the number of seats
available. The Department will conduct written test for admission.
(b) PhD Chemistry
Candidates holding MS/MPhil or equivalent in Chemistry with
CGPA 3.0 (or 60% marks) are eligible to apply for PhD Programme.
The Department will conduct written test for admission.
5. Admission Procedure
i. The Prescribed Admission Form (duly filled) alongwith the
attested copies of required documents be sent to
Chairperson, Department of Chemistry.
ii. Test and interview of the eligible candidates will be
conducted by the Departmental Admission Committee and
the merit will be determined on the basis of qualification,
research, professional experience, test and interview, etc.
iii. Selected candidates will be informed by the Directorate of
Admission with the directions to deposit fee according to the
schedule.
Since admission in MPhil and PhD programmes is strictly on merit,
only selected candidates will be informed and asked to deposit the
prescribed fee. The fee should NOT be submitted before the
confirmation of your admission. In case of admission, if a
candidate fails to deposit fee within prescribed period, it would be
assumed that the student is not interested in getting admission. The
department may invite a candidate in waiting list for admission
against the vacant seat.
For clarification about academic matters please contact on the
phone numbers given below:
051-9057754, 051-9057818, 051-9250081
Note: Admission form complete in all respect must be sent on Description of MPhil Chemistry Theory Courses
the following address: Semesters: I & II
The Chairperson Course Credit
Department of Chemistry Course Title
Code Hours
Science Block 1751 Advanced Organic Syntheses 3
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. 1752 Advanced Stereochemistry 3
Tel: 051-9057754, 051-9057818, 051-9250081 1753 Natural Products 3
Reactive Intermediates in Organic
1754 3
6. Scheme of Studies Chemistry
Scheme of Studies for MPhil Chemistry 1755 Organometallic Chemistry 3
i. A student will have to complete total of 24 credit hours of Structure Elucidation of Organic
1759 3
course work in the first and second semesters. Compounds by Spectroscopy
1761 Organic Polymer Chemistry 3
ii. In the third & fourth semesters, students are required to 1763 Chemistry of Primary Metabolites 3
complete research work and thesis as per AIOU rules. 1700 Medicinal Chemistry 3
1770 Plastic Materials 3
iii. The minimum period to complete research thesis shall be two
1745 NMR Spectroscopy 3
semesters.
1746 Advanced Heterocyclic Chemistry 3
iv. The maximum period for the completion of MPhil Degree Theoretical Background of Organic Lab.
programme is five years (ten semesters) only. 1772 3
Techniques
Scheme of Studies for PhD Chemistry 1773 Organic Spectroscopy 3
1774 Homogeneous Catalysis 3
i. Initially, the student is required to complete 18 credit hours
of PhD course work. After this period, he/she has to pass Note: Any four courses from the table will be offered in the 1st
comprehensive Examination. semester, subject to the availability of expertise. In 2nd semester
any four courses from the remaining courses will be offered.
ii. Besides completion of PhD course work and other Description of MPhil Chemistry Thesis
requirements, a candidate has to complete research work and Semesters: III & IV
thesis as per AIOU rules. Course Credit
Course Title
Code Hours
iii. For PhD, the student has to complete all other formalities,
1760 Research and Thesis 6
prescribed by the Higher Education Commission.
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Course Outlines (Semester I / II)
Organic Synthesis (1751)
One and two group C-X disconnections. Concept of donor and
acceptor synthons. One and two group C-C disconnections and
1,2; 1,3; 1,4; 1,5; and 1,6 difunctionalized compounds. Synthesis
of ring compounds. Synthesis of aromatic compounds. Aromatic
heterocycles. Advanced reaction strategies.
Advanced Stereochemistry (1752)
Structure and symmetry. Configuration of cyclic molecules.
Actual shape of six-membered rings. Stereochemistry and
conformational analysis of substituted cyclohexanes,
stereochemistry and conformational effects in small, common
and medium rings, effect of heteroatoms on conformational
equilibria. Fused rings, bicyclic and polycyclic rings systems,
bridged rings. Determination of enantiomer and diastereomer
composition by NMR, chromatographic, kinetic and isotope
dilution methods.
Natural Products (1753)
Terpenoids, Alkaloids, Phenolics, Fatty Acids and their
derivatives, Carbohydrates, Amino Acids and Peptides,
Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Polynucleotides.
Reactive Intermediates in Organic Chemistry (1754)
Structure, stability, generation, reactions and detection of
carbocations, carbanions radicals, carbenes, benzyne and related
intermediates. Intermediates in oxidation reactions.
Organometallic Chemistry (1755)
Nature of bonding, and complexes. Preparation of organometallic
compounds. Application of organometallic compounds in organic
chemistry for hydrogenation, isomerization, hydrosilylation,
polymerization, hydroformylation, cyclisation, carboxylation,
carbonylation, olefin metathesis, hydrocyanation etc.
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Structure Elucidation of Organic Compounds by
Spectroscopy (1759)
Ultraviolet Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, Nuclear
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry and their
applications. Joint applications of UV, IR, NMR and MS for
structure elucidation.
Organic Polymer Chemistry (1761)
Introduction to science of polymers. Steps Reaction
(Condensation) Polymerization. Radical Chain (Addition)
Polymerization. Ionic and Coordination Chain (Addition)
Polymerization Copolymerization and polymerization
conditions. Characterization of polymers. Measuring of
molecular weight and size. Analysis and testing of polymers.
Structure and properties of Crystalline Polymers.
Chemistry of Primary Metabolites (1763)
Amino Acids. Proteins. Purines and Pyrimidines. Deoxyribonucleic
Acids. Ribonucleic Acids. Enzymatic Catalysis. Chemistry of
Vitamins. Chemistry of Carbohydrates. Biochemical and analytical
techniques.
Medicinal Chemistry (1700)
Physiochemical properties in relation to biological actions.
Metabolic changes of drugs and related organic compounds.
Antimalarials. Antibacterial antibiotics. Antineoplastic agents.
Central nervous system depressants.
Plastic Materials (1770)
Introduction to plastic material. Micro and Macro viewpoint in
plastics. Thermoplastic materials. Thermoset materials. Composite
materials. Additives and their role in plastics. Degradation and the
environment. Processing of plastic materials.
NMR Spectroscopy (1745)
Introduction to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), The
NMR Spectrometer, Factors Influencing Chemical Shifts,
Correlating Proton Chemical Shifts with Molecular Structure,
Spin Spin Coupling and Spin Spin Splitting, Specialized
Techniques in 1H-NMR Spectroscopy, Dynamic NMR, Carbon
13 NMR Spectroscopy, Correlating Carbon 13 Chemical Shifts
with Molecular Structure.
Homogenous Catalysis (1774)
Introduction, Basic Chemical Concepts, Alkene Based
Homogenous Reactions, Carbonylation, Hydroformylation,
Palladium catalysed Cross-coupling reactions, C-H Activation,
Oxidation with dioxygen, Alkene metathesis.
SEMESTER III & IV for MPhil Programme
Research and Thesis (1760)

Advanced Heterocyclic Chemistry (1746) Description of PhD Chemistry Theory Courses

Structures and Spectroscopic Properties of Aromatic
Heterocycles, Chemistry of Nitrogen Containing Heterocyclic Semesters: I & II
Compounds, Chemistry of Sulphur, Containing Heterocyclic Course Credit
Compounds, Chemistry of Oxygen Containing Heterocycles, Course Title
Code Hours
Chemistry of Fused Ring Heterocyclic Compounds I, Chemistry 1756 Organic Photochemistry 3
of Fused Ring Heterocyclic Compounds II, Heterocycles 1757 Pericyclic Chemistry 3
Containing more than One Heteroatom, Heterocycles Containing 1758 Reaction Mechanism 3
more than Two Heteroatoms, Chemistry of Saturated and
Partially Unsaturated Heterocyclic Compounds. 1762 Quantum Organic Chemistry 3
1765 Advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance 3
(NMR) spectroscopy
Theoretical Background of Organic Lab Techniques (1772) 1766 Special Topics in Chemistry 3
Distillation, Crystallization, Chromatography I, Chromatography 1767 Mass Spectrometry 3
II, Statistical Treatment of Data, Extraction, Organic Reagents, 1768 Special Techniques in Organic Synthesis 3
Working with Laboratory Equipment, Disposal of Waste and 1769 Theoretical Aspects of Spectroscopy 3
Recycling.
1789 Literature Review & Seminar 3
Organic Spectroscopy (1773) 1799 Instrumental Methods of Analysis 3
UV / Visible Spectroscopy Part I, UV / Visible Spectroscopy Part
Note: Any three courses out of the above mentioned theory
II, UV / Visible Spectroscopy Part III, Infrared Spectroscopy,
courses will be offered in I semester. In II semester any three
Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry I, Mass
courses from the remaining list will be offered, subject to the
Spectrometry II, Mass Spectrometry III, Mass Spectrometry IV.
availability of expertise

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Description of PhD Chemistry Research Work & Thesis Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR), AIOU. PhD
thesis will be evaluated by foreign professors. The research
Course Credit
Semester Course Title report must be supported by at least one publication in
Code Hours
International Journal as per HEC rules.
III 1764 Research Work and Thesis 12
IV 1764 Research Work and Thesis 12
9. Attendance
V 1764 Research Work and Thesis 12
VI 1764 Research Work and Thesis 12 These programmes are based on face to face teaching and
research work. At least 70 % attendance is compulsory to qualify
7. Offering for appearing in final examination.
At present this programme is being offered at the university main
campus in Islamabad. In future, it will be opened for the entire 10. Fee Structure
country subject to the availability of laboratories and appropriate MPhil Chemistry Programme:
tutorial support. Course fee: Rs.6270 /- (For each 3-credit theory course)
Research thesis fee (For 12 credit hours research)
8. Assessment Semester III: Rs.50,275/-
Continuous Assessment Semester IV: Rs.50,275/-
Continuous assessment will be based on assignments and class
tests. The pass percentage in assignments and class tests will be If the thesis is not submitted by the end of 4th semester, extra fee
50%. The weightage of this component in the final result will be will be charged on per semester basis.
30%.
Semester Wise Fee
Final Examination
Final examination of 100 marks for each three credit theory 1st Semester
Course Fee Rs.26,380/- @ Rs.6270/- per 3 credit theory
course will be conducted at the end of semester. The pass
course (four 3 credits)
percentage in final examination will be 50% and its weightage in
the final result 70%. Registration & degree fee will be charged as per AIOU rules.
The student will have to pass in each component independently Please deposit this fee only after receiving your selection letter
to be declared successful in the course. from the University.
Assessment of Research Thesis 2nd Semester
After the completion of course work the candidate will undertake Course Fee Rs.25,195/-
rd
a research thesis under the guidance of a supervisor. Both the 3 Semester
research project and name of supervisor will be approved by the Fee for 12 credit hours research Rs.50,275/-

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4th Semester Important Addresses and Telephone Numbers
Fee for 12 credit hours research Rs.50,275/- CONTACT ADDRESSES (ACADEMICS)
Thesis evaluation fee will be charged as per AIOU rules.
Name E-mail & Phone
*PhD Fee Structure Prof. Dr. naghmana.rashid@aiou.edu.pk
Item Rates Naghmana Rashid
Chairperson Tel: 051-9057818
Tuition Fee (for 09 credit hours) Rs.6835/- per semester
Admission Fee Rs.2000/- 051-9250081
Registration Fee (if not already) Rs.2000/- Dr. Uzma Yunus uzma_yunus@yahoo.com
Library Fee Rs.700/- per semester Associate Professor Tel: 051-9057755
Laboratory / Computer charges Rs.2000/- per semester Dr. Moazzam Hussain Bhatti moazzamhussain_b@yahoo.com
Technology Fee Rs.100/- Assistant Professor Tel: 051-9057262
Student ID Card Fee Rs.100/-
Library security Rs.2500/- refundable Dr. Muhammad Sher sherqau@yahoo.com
Caution money Rs.2000/- refundable Assistant Professor Tel: 051-9057198
Total Fee (First Semester) Rs.18235/- Dr. Nasima Arshad nasimaa2006@yahoo.com
Assistant Professor Tel: 051-9057756
Research Fee Rs.14,070/- (per semester)
Dr. Muhammad Zaman Ashraf mzchem@yahoo.com
*Only applicable after confirmation of admission in PhD, by the Assistant Professor Tel: 051-9057182
university. Ms. Mehwash Zia m.ehzia@hotmail.com
Thesis evaluation fee and any other charges will be as per AIOU Lecturer Tel:051-9057252
rules. Dr. Farzana Shaheen farzanaqau2013@gmail.com
The University reserves the right to change the fee tariff in the Lecturer Tel: 051-9057198
coming semesters. This can be done without any prior notice as Mr. Iqbal Ahmed iqbal.ahmad@aiou.edu.pk
deemed fit for the expected expenditure which is to be incurred
Lecturer Tel: 051-9057874
on the semester based academic and operational activities of the
programme.

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 DEPARTMENT OF HOME & HEALTH SCIENCES
INTRODUCTION
Pakistan is a developing country and it is the need of the hour to
improve standard of education in all disciplines especially in
science and technology in order to better cope with the
challenges of 21st century. The Department was first established
in 1981. During last 03 decades the department has developed a
range of professional programmes in Health and Nutrition,
Environmental Design and Home Economics. Multipurpose
teaching/ research labs for Food and Nutrition and
Environmental Design programmes has been set up in order to
provide a comprehensive environment for imparting practical
training and research at the main campus.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
1. To upgrade and update the skills & knowledge of
professionals in various fields of applied sciences.
2. To prepare learners for the career related disciplines
considering the professional interests of individuals in the
areas of Health, Food Science, Nutrition, Dietetics,
Environmental Design and Home Economics.
3. To prepare the individuals/professionals for the development
and up gradation of community & sustainable environment.
4. To enable the individuals to integrate and apply knowledge
and skills of Basic Sciences, Home Economics & Applied
Sciences for their professional development.
The department has produced scientific/value added and
professional programmes/courses in the areas of Health, Food
& Nutrition, Home Economics and Environmental Design. The
courses are now being offered under basic functional to post-
graduate, MPhil and PhD level programmes. Many of these
courses are supported with audio-visual programmes.
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Currently the department is offering following programmes:
1. PhD Food and Nutrition
2. MS Community Health & Nutrition
3. MS Environmental Design
4. MSc Public Nutrition
5. MSc Sustainable Environmental Design
6. PGD in Dietetics for Dieticians (for continuing students only)
7. PGD in Nutrition for Physicians (for continuing students only)
8. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Design
9. Undergraduate level Home Economics and Health courses
10. Functional courses in Family Health, Child Care, Nutrition &
First Aid.
A. PHD FOOD AND NUTRITION
1. INTRODUCTION
The National Nutritional and Health surveys conducted so far
revealed that Pakistanis vulnerable community i.e. women and
children in particular are suffering from under nutrition
consequently causing a number of other diseases. One out of
three children in Pakistan has been reported to be malnourished.
An adequate nutrition contributes substantially to childhood
development but often goes unrecognized. Malnutrition in
childhood leads to impaired immunity and higher susceptibility
to infection. In adults, malnutrition leads to diminished strength
and lower mental activity. These in return, lower the manpower
productivity and affect countrys economic growth.
The health professionals during their basic five years training go
through a heavy syllabus of medicine, surgery and curative
aspects with a little emphasis on Food and Nutrition. The need
for application of nutritional knowledge arises more during their
practice at various health outlets. Similarly the Dieticians and
Nutritionists have a little opportunity to enhance their knowledge
and develop scholarship in the field of Food and Nutrition within
Pakistan.
The purpose of MS/MPhil based PhD Food and Nutrition is to
offer a value added degree programme that focuses on the
research based prevention strategies of wide range of avoidable
nutritional problems. It focuses on in-service health professionals
and nutritional experts involved in teaching postgraduate level
programmes committed to undertake good nutritional care of the
community. The programme was partially funded by Department
for International Development (DFID) & British Council under
Higher Education Link (HEL) Programme. Technical assistance
and expert advice has been provided by the Center for Health
and Nutrition Research, Nine Wells Hospital of University of
Dundee, Scotland, UK.
2. OBJECTIVES
PhD Food and Nutrition is planned to achieve the
following objectives:
1. To impart research based higher education in Food and
Nutrition to people working in the field of Nutrition and
Health.
2. To teach the skill of data collection, analysis and to draw
conclusions on scientific grounds.
3. To upgrade the qualification of those who have completed
their MS/MPhil in the relevant discipline.
4. To provide an opportunity to post-graduates working in
different health departments/ organizations & teaching
institutions to enhance their qualification.
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3. TARGET GROUPS
This programme is especially designed for;
1. In service Home Economists (Food & Nutrition) working in
different educational environments/ agencies/ organizations.
2. Un-employed masters degree holders in the field of Home
Economics (Food & Nutrition) or equivalent who want to
continue their studies after completing their master degree
from conventional system.
3. In-service medical officers holding master degree in
Community Health and Nutrition from AIOU.
4. In-service dietitians holding masters degree in Community
Health & Nutrition from AIOU.
5. Food Scientists holding MSc Honors degree in relevant
discipline
4. ELIGIBILITY
The minimum entry requirement for admission to PhD
programme shall be:
1. Minimum 18 years of schooling in the following subjects
with First Division from HEC recognized institutions.
a) Food & Nutrition (Home Economics)
b) Human Nutrition
c) Community Health & Nutrition (AIOU)
d) MSc (Hons.) Food Technology. (These candidates will
be required to complete deficiency courses successfully
before applying for admission in PhD. The Admission
Committee will identify the deficiency courses on case
to case basis keeping in view the requirements of the
programmes.
 2. Candidates holding MS/MPhil or equivalent degree as
mentioned above with CGPA 3.0 (or 60% marks) are
eligible to apply for PhD Programme. The Department will
conduct written test for admission as per directives of HEC.
The candidate who will pass the written test with 70% marks
will be called for interview. The entry requirement for
admission to a PhD programme shall be in accordance with
the Postgraduate Rules, Regulations and Procedures (PRRP)
relating to Admission, Registration and Examination in
MS/MPhil Or equivalent and PhD at AIOU.
3. The admission will be entirely restricted to the number of
seats available and final result of the interview.
Note: The department reserves the right to withhold the
admissions in the Programme without any prior notice
depending upon the number of applications received,
resources and human power available within the department.
Face to face compulsory teaching workshops will be held
at the main campus Islamabad only.
5. ADMISSION PROCEDURE
i. The Prescribed Admission Form (duly filled) along with
the attested copies of required documents be sent to
chairperson, Department of Home & Health Sciences,
AIOU, Islamabad. The candidates with foreign degrees
should attach HEC equivalence certificate for the
postgraduate degrees.
ii. Written test and interview of the eligible candidates will
be conducted by the Departmental Admission
Committee and the merit will be determined on the basis
of qualification, research publications and professional
experience, test and interview, etc.
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iii. At the time of interview, candidates have to present the
research proposal before the Admission committee.
iv. Selected candidates will be informed by the Directorate
of Admission with the directions to deposit fee
according to the schedule.
Since admission in PhD programme is strictly on merit, the fee
should NOT be submitted before the confirmation of your
admission; only selected candidates will be informed and asked
to deposit the prescribed fee, on or before the last date for fee
deposition. In case of non-compliance, it would be assumed that
the student is not interested in getting admission. The department
may invite a candidate in waiting list for admission against the
vacant seat.
Note: Admission form complete in all respect along with
documents (testimonials) must be sent on the following
address:
The Chairperson,
Department of Home & Health Sciences,
Block No.6
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad.
Tel: 051-9057742, 051-9057745, 051-9057265,
051-9057743, 051-9057748
6. SCHEME OF STUDIES 7. ASSESSMENT
Assessment will be done by two ways:
i. Initially, the student is required to complete 18 credit hours a. Assignments (Continuous assessment):
of PhD course work. After this period, he/she has to pass Two assignments for half credit course will be given in
comprehensive Examination. each semester and will be marked by the respective tutors.
Twenty percent weightage will be given to the assignment
ii. Besides completion of PhD course work and other whereas 10% to course workshops. These assignments will
requirements, a candidate has to complete research work and be marked and returned to candidates with the comments by
thesis as per AIOU rules. tutors.
iii. For PhD, the student has to complete all other formalities, b. Final Examination:
prescribed by the Higher Education Commission. Final examination will be held at the end of each semester.
70% weightage will be given to final examinations.
c. Passing Marks: 50% Final Exam.
Sr. Course Credit 50% Continuous Assessment
Title of Course
No Code Hours 50% in Aggregate
1 2766 Nutrition & Dietetics for Health Care 3(3-0) d. Distribution of marks in different components of assessment:
2 2761 World Food and Nutrition Problems 3(3-0) a) Continuous Assessment 30%
- Assignments 20%
3 2762 Nutrition through the Life Cycle 3(3-0) - Course Workshop 10%
4 2763 Food Quality and Consumer Value 3(3-1) b) Final Examination 70%
5 2764 Principles of Nutritional Assessment 3(3-1) The grade will be determined as under:
6 2767 Functional Foods 3(3-0) Grade A 80% or above
Grade B 65% to 79%
7 2768 Nutrition and Metabolism 3(3-0) Grade C 50% to 64%
8 2765 Designing Personalized Scientific Fail Below 50%
3(3-1)
Nutritional plan 8. RESEARCH THESIS
After the completion of course work the candidate will undertake
Note: At PhD level out of the above approved courses, courses a research thesis under the guidance of a supervisor. Both the
equivalent to 9 credit hours will be offered in each semester research project and name of Supervisor will be approved by the
adding up to total of 18 credit hours for PhD programme as Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR), AIOU. PhD
per requirement of HEC. thesis will be evaluated by foreign professors. The research
report must be supported by at least one publication in
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9. VIVA VOCE
After evaluation of the thesis by external experts, the student will
have to appear before a viva voce committee to defend his/her
research and thesis.
10. ATTENDANCE
There will be two workshops of face to face teaching/ research
work of 15 days each per semester. At least 70% attendance is
required to qualify for appearing in final examination.
B. MS COMMUNITY HEALTH AND NUTRITION
(Minimum 2 years and maximum 5 years)
MS Community Health and Nutrition is a value added degree for
health professionals, it is a professional course for those who
already have sound knowledge of Food and Nutrition and are
working as Dieticians/ Nutritionists in Health Organizations.

11. FEE STRUCTURE PHD FOOD & NUTRITION 1. OBJECTIVES

PROGRAMME The objectives of the programmes are given as under:
To promote the profession of Community Health, Nutrition
Item Rates
and Dietetics.
Admission Fee Rs. 2000/- This fee will be paid with
the fee of first semester. To provide opportunities to medical professionals to enrich
Registration Fee Rs. 2000/- Once at the time of their education in the field of nutrition and enhance their
Admission knowledge in this branch of preventive health.
Technology Fee Rs. 100/- To provide guidance/educational opportunities to in-service
Tuition Fee Rs. 6510/- per semester dietitians and other health professionals engaged in planning
Library Rs. 700/- per semester and serving hospital meals.
Lab/Computer charges Rs. 2000/- per semester
Library security Rs. 2500/- refundable 2. SALIENT FEATURES
Caution Money Rs. 2000/- refundable Development of this programme was initially facilitated by
Research Fee Rs. 13400/- per semester Kings College, London, U.K. in terms of scheme of studies,
course contents and write up of the study material. The study
Note: Only applicable after confirmation of admission in PhD by centers are established at local teaching hospitals and related
the university. Thesis evaluation fee and any other charges will be institutions at Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi,
as per AIOU rules. Faisalabad, Peshawar and Multan. Study centers in regions are
The University reserves the right to change the fee tariff for established on the availability of viable group in the host regions.
the coming semesters. This can be done without any prior Qualified tutors in the related disciplines are identified and
notice as deemed fit for the expected expenditure which is to appointed from these institutions for providing necessary
be incurred on the semester based academic and operational guidance to the students of MS in Community Health &
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3. ELIGIBILITY
Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years of education (130 credit
hours) after HSSC/FSc/Grade 12 equivalent in the relevant
discipline. Admissions will be made according to the criteria
laid down by Higher Education Commission (HEC) for MS
programmes. Following degree holders are eligible for
admission in this programme.
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
BS/ MSc Food & Nutrition (Home Economics)
BS/MSc Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Dentistry and Surgery (BDS)
B/D-Pharmacy
BS/BSc (Hons) Food Technology.
MSc Public Nutrition
4. ADMISSION/REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
For Fresh Candidates
- Although the University offers admission twice a year i.e.
Autumn and Spring, but admission to new students of this
discipline is advertised only once a year i.e. in Autumn
semester. A student will be generally allowed to register for
a maximum of 12 credit hour courses to be offered in each
semester. See Section No. 7 for semester wise course
offering for MS Community Health & Nutrition.
- Students will have to submit their admission form either
online or through registered post to the parent department at
the given address.
- Admission forms prescribed for the programme will be
entertained only.
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- Incomplete admission forms will not be entertained in any case.
Selection of candidates in the programme will be made strictly
on basis of merit against a limited number of seats.
- Candidates are required to send complete admission form
along with attested copies of all academic certificates,
testimonials at the following address before closing date
mentioned in the advertisement.
Chairperson
Department of Home & Health Sciences, Block-6,
Allama Iqbal Open University,
H-8, Islamabad
Phone: 051-9057741, 9057743, 9057265, 9057748
Email: anjums41@hotmail.com
- Only those candidates who qualify admission criteria will be
informed about their selection.
- On receipt of admission offer a candidate is allowed to pay
dues (as detailed in fee section) within due date as per
procedure mentioned in the intimation letter.
- The study material inclusive of text books, assignments,
tutorial schedule and reference material is mailed to the
students.
For Continuing Students
The admission for the semester Spring and Autumn are offered in
the month of February and August respectively. The continuing
students will be sent computerized admission forms. However, if
for any reason a student does not receive the computerized form,
he/she may continue the Programme by submitting fresh
admission form. Continue admission form can also be downloaded
from universitys website (www.aiou.edu.pk). The rest of the
prevalent terms and conditions are applicable to all fresh and
continuing students.
5. ADMISSION CRITERIA 2nd Semester
Students will have to pass the test and interview organized by the Sr. Course Credit
Title of Course
university as per HEC rules and regulations. No. Code Hours
1 7584 Biostatistics for Public Health 3 (2+1)
6. SCHEME OF STUDIES 2 7585 Applied Human Nutrition 3 (2+1)
MS Community Health & Nutrition Programme 3 7586 Food Analysis 3 (2+1)
Duration : Minimum four semesters (two years) 4 7761 Community Nutrition 3 (2+1)
Credit hours requirement : 36 Credit hours
Course Work : 24 credit hours 3rd Semester
Research / Thesis : 12 credits hours Sr. Course Credit
Title of Course
After the completion of course work, the students will be No. Code Hours
allowed to undertake research work in the community or in 1 1780 Research Thesis 12
laboratories at AIOU. Student at distance can use PCSIR Labs or
Food Science & Nutrition Laboratory of local teaching 4th Semester
institutions or other scientific institutions to be approved by the Sr. Course Credit
Title of Course
University. Minimum duration for submission of thesis is two No. Code Hours
semester (One Year). 1 1780 Research Thesis 12
Total Credit Hours 36
7. OFFERING
Proposed scheme of studies for MS Community Health and List of elective courses for MS (CHAN):
Nutrition. Department can replace any of the above courses with following
courses depending upon the facilities and expertise available at
the time of admission.
SEMESTER-WISE OFFERING OF COURSE (MS)
Sr. Course Credit
1st Semester Title of Course
No. Code Hours
Sr. Course Credit
Title of course 1. 1776 Dietetic Practice 3 (2+1)
No. Code Hours
2. 1779 Computer Applications in Food 3 (2+1)
1 7581 Hospital Dietetics 3 (2+1)
and Nutrition
2 7582 An Introduction to Human Nutrition 3 (2+1) 3. 7587 Nutritional Epidemiology 3 (2+1)
3 7583 Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals 3 (2+1) 4. 7588 Food Safety 3 (2+1)
4 7765 Research Methods 3 (2+1) 5. 7764 Food Biotechnology 3 (2+1)

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Note: A student failing to opt any course in any particular semester
amongst the courses offered in that semester will have to wait for at
least one semester in order to get admission in that particular course
since all the courses are being offered on alternate basis.
8. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
English is the medium of instruction and expression for the
entire course work.
9. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
Allama Iqbal Open University employs media mix methodology
of instruction in which study material in the form of practical
book/notes/study manuals is supported with non-broadcast
audio-visual programmes and face to face teaching & guidance.
In view of the special requirements of Health and Nutrition
Postgraduate studies, the following combination of media mix is
being used.
a. Course Books
The University Provides especially written/compiled course books
in hard copy and on CDs.
b. Face to Face Student Teacher Contact
27 hours face to face student teacher contact for each of three
credit/four credit hour courses are arranged in the afternoon at
local teaching institutions. Sixty percent attendance in these
lecture sessions is compulsory.
c. Course Workshops
Workshops at MS level will be conducted at AIOU main
campus. There will be two workshops of face to face
teaching/research work of 15 days in each semester. Attendance
in these workshops is compulsory.
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A workshop has lectures of eminent subject experts students
presentations based on the field/community work followed by
discussion on each presentation. A student failing to attend any
workshop is generally declared fail in final result. AIOU does
not bear any cost incurring on boarding/ lodging or TA/DA
during the workshops. The students are required to make their
own arrangements for their stay during the workshops. A
students hostel within the campus also provides accommodation
facilities at nominal charges on first come first serve basis.
d. Practical Work
Three days practical training workshop for lab based courses are
arranged in the local teaching institutions like PCSIR, NIH, PARC
and Food & Nutrition Labs at AIOU towards the end of the study
period during which practicals are conducted and demonstrations by
the subject experts are arranged.
During the study period the students are required to complete
their community/field work and submit their mini-research
reports to their respective tutor on the prescribed format.
e. Research and Thesis
During the second semester of MS the student will be required
to submit the topic of the research. The topic of research and
supervisor will be allocated to the student after approval from
the Board of Research Proposal Committee (RPC). In case the
thesis submitted by the student is found to be a plagiarized
version of another local or foreign research/thesis at any stage
his/her candidature shall be cancelled and the student shall be
debarred forever from admission to any programme of the
University.
f. Viva Voce
After evaluation of the thesis by external expert, the student has
to appear before a viva voce committee to defend his/her
research and thesis.
10. ATTENDANCE 12. FEE TARIFF
Attendance in teaching sessions and workshops is compulsory. Registration Fee: Rs.200/- (at the time of first admission)
Admission Fee: Rs.1000/- (once at the time of first admission)
11. ASSESSMENT Technology Fee: Rs.150/- (per semester per student)
Assessment procedure for MS courses will be 50% in each Course Fee (for 03 credit hrs) Rs.3,200/-
component. (Assignments & final examination, while course Fee for Lab based practicals Rs. 2,460/-
workshops will be compulsory). Thesis Fee (3rd and 4th semester) Rs.12, 830/- (each semester)
Assessment will be done by two ways: Thesis Evaluation Fee Rs.26, 460/-
a. Assignments (Continuous assessment): Two assignments for
3-credit hour course will be given in each semester and will be Semester wise payment to be made by the student on
marked by the respective tutors. Twenty percent weightage will the basis of above mentioned Fee Tariff
be given to the assignment whereas 10% to course workshops.
1st Semester
These assignments will be marked and returned to candidates
Registration Fee: Rs.200/-
with the comments by tutors. Admission Fee: Rs.1000/-
b. Final Examination: Final examination will be held at the end Technology Fee Rs.150/-
of each semester. 70% weightage will be given to final Fee for Four Courses Rs.3200 4=Rs.12800/-
examination. Fee for one Lab based practicals Rs.2460/-
c. Passing Marks 50 % Final Exam. Total: 16, 610/-
50 % Continuous Assessment 2nd Semester
50 % in Aggregate Continue Admission form Rs.15/-
d. Distribution of marks in different components of assessment. Courier Charges Rs.35/-
a) Continuous assessment 30% Technology Fee Rs.150/-
- Assignments 20 % Fee for Four Courses Rs.3200 4=Rs.12800/-
- Course workshop 10 % Fee for one Lab based practicals Rs.2460/-
b) Final Examination 70 % Total: 15,460/-
3rd Semester
The grade will be determined as under Continue Admission form Rs.15/-
Grade A 80 % or above Courier Charges Rs.35/-
Grade B 65 % to 79 % Technology Fee Rs.150/-
Grade C 50 % to 64 % Thesis Fee Rs.12830/-
Fail Below 50 % Thesis Evaluation Fee Rs.13230/-
Total: 26,260/-

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4th Semester Admission form complete in all respect must be sent
Continue Admission form Rs.15/- on the following address:
Courier Charges Rs.35/- Prof. Dr. Nomana Anjum
Technology Fee Rs.150/- Chairperson,
Thesis Fee Rs.12, 830/- Department of Home & Health Sciences
Thesis Evaluation Fee Rs.13, 230/- Block No. 6, AIOU, Sector H-8, Islamabad.
Total: 26,260/- Phone: 051-9057743, 9057748, 9057741, 9057265
Email:anjums41@hotmail.com
13. PROCEDURE OF DEPOSITING THE FEE
The University has introduced a special method for depositing 14. ATTAINMENT OF CERTIFICATE/DEGREE
the fee and admission form for the convenience of the students. On successful completion of the programme the student will
For making the process more consistent and effective, the have to apply to the Controller of Examination for the issuance
University has entered into a formal agreement with the of Diploma/Degree.
National Bank of Pakistan, Bank Alflah Limited, Allied Bank 15. Important Addresses and Telephone Numbers
Limited, Muslim Commercial Bank Limited and the First (Academics)
Women Bank Limited. According to this agreement, the
1. Prof. Dr. Nomana Anjum
students can deposit fee through bank challan forms at any Chairperson
branch. The bank branch will issue receipt for depositing the (Environmental Design)
admission form and fee. This process will give relief to the anjums41@hotmail.com
students from making bank drafts and maintaining the record of 051-9057742, 051-9250063
the draft copy. It will also save the additional expenditure on
draft making and mailing the admission form to the University. 2. Dr. Hajra Ahmad
Most important thing is that the students and the University Assistant Professor
will have no fear of losing the admission form in transit. (Food & Nutrition)
Instead, the admission forms and fee will reach the admission hajra5@hotmail.com
department safely and in time. 051-9057743

Note: Only selected students will be intimated for 3. Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
depositing fee. No fee is required with admission Assistant Professor
form. (Food Bio-Technology)
zaheer_863@yahoo.com
051-9057265

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4. Dr. Mahpara Safdar
Assistant Professor
(Human Nutrition)
mahpara.jadoon@gmail.com
051-9057748
5. Syed Shahzad Shah
Lecturer (on study leave)
(Food Technology)
shahzad_68@hotmail.com
051-9057748
6. Ms. Asma Afreen
Lecturer
(Food and Nutrition)
asmahhs@gmail.com
051-9057741
7. Mrs. Rabeea Zafar
Lecturer
(Environmental Design)
zafar_rabeea@yahoo.com
051-9057746
Support Field Staff
8. Ar. Nazia Iftikhar
Lecturer
Environmental Design
nazia07arch@yahoo.com
051-9057744
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Adjunct Faculty Members
1. Dr. Rezzan Khan
Consultant Nutritionist
Head of Nutrition & Dietetics Department,
Shifa International Hospital,
H-8/4, Islamabad
2. Dr. Naghmana Akhtar
Associate Professor
Department of Home Economics,
F.G College for Women,
F-7/2, Islamabad
3. Prof. Dr. Asif Ahmad
Department of Food Technology
PMAS-Arid Agricultural University,
Rawalpindi
4. Prof. Dr. Tariq Baqai
(Gastroenterologist)
Islamic International Medical College,
Railway Hospital, Westridge,
Rawalpindi.
Mrs. Shamim Ayub
Lady Health Worker (Field)
Department of Home and Health Sciences
AIOU, Islamabad.
Phone 051-9057745
 DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
Introduction:
The Department of Statistics was established in 1988 in the
faculty of Sciences, Allama Iqbal Open University. Since then,
the faculty and students have shared a common goal of maturing
the Department with sheer hard work and constant struggle.
Statistical sciences have significant impact on our lives and are a
key to discoveries and innovation. Over the time, with concerted
efforts, the Department has grown to its full potential and is
vigorously involved in participating towards global efforts of
driving a new era of growth, development and productivity.
Since, our world is becoming more quantitative and data-
focused, job opportunities in statistics are plentiful and projected
to increase worldwide. Therefore, the alumni of the department
of statistics have been working in various government
departments and private sector.
The vision of Department is to impart quality education that
focuses on collaborative learning through innovative teaching
and research methodologies. It aims to create an environment
that enables students to effectively engage in making lasting
contributions in diverse fields according to rapidly changing
demands of not only the home country but the entire globe. The
Department is determined to further develop a state of the art
model of learning and research, which will benefit the masses
across the board.
Academic Programmes
Department of Statistics offers the following degree
programmes. All these programmes are approved by Higher
Education Commission, Islamabad.
PhD Statistics
MPhil Statistics
MSc Statistics
BS (4 years) Statistics
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All the courses and programmes are designed to meet the
challenging statistical needs in life sciences, information
technology, social sciences and other allied disciplines. The
course outlines of all level courses have been designed and
updated recently after consulting syllabi of national and
international universities. It helps to strengthen the statistical
concepts and logical thinking among our students.
Presently, these degree programmes are offered at main campus
only. However, in near future, the Department also intends to
offer degree programmes at regional headquarters.
PhD Statistics
a) Introduction:
To meet the challenging requirements of todays fast growing
world, we are in desperate need of experts in the field of Statistics.
By realizing the shortage of experts in Statistics, the Department of
Statistics has planned to offer PhD in Statistics. The expert
statisticians are not only needed in the area of education, but also in
industry and research. The curriculum of the programme is designed
in such a way that both the course work and the research
components are covered thoroughly.
b) Objectives:
The main objectives of PhD Statistics programme are:
1. To enhance the qualification of those who could not continue
their education after MPhil Statistics.
2. To provide opportunity for in-service persons to improve
their qualification and get promotion in their respective
departments.
3. To prepare quality teachers/researchers of Statistics at all
levels or in equivalent positions in industry or government.
c) Eligibility: 5th Semester
The candidates must have MS/MPhil Statistics with minimum 4768 Research Thesis 12(12+0)
3.0 CGPA (in semester system) or First Div. (in annual system).
Departmental Admission Committee will finalize the admissions 6th Semester
after conducting the test and interview as per AIOU rules. 4768 Research Thesis 12(12+0)

d) Duration: Elective Courses:

The minimum duration of PhD Statistics programme is 3 years Following is the list of elective courses for PhD Statistics
(6 semesters). Student has to complete 30 credit hours for the programme:
award of PhD Degree.
Sr. Course Credit
Course Title
No. Code Hours
e) Scheme of Studies: 1 Survival Analysis 4761 3(3+0)
Code Title Credit 2 Bayesian Inferential Statistics 4762 3(3+0)
Hours
3 Stochastic Processes 4763 3(3+0)
1st Semester
4769 Advanced Topics in Regression and 3(3+0) 4 Measure Theory 4765 3(3+0)
Econometrics 5 Response Surface Design 4766 3(3+0)
- Elective-I 3(3+0) 6 Recent Developments in Statistics 4767 3(3+0)
- Elective-II 3(3+0) 7 Actuarial Statistics 9751 3(3+0)
8 Statistical Theory for Extreme
9752 3(3+0)
2nd Semester Events
4770 Advanced Topics in Statistical Inference 3(3+0) 9 Mixture Distributions 9753 3(3+0)
- Elective-III 3(3+0) 10 Applied Time Series
9754 3(3+0)
Econometrics
- Elective-IV 3(3+0)
11 Spatial Data Analysis 9755 3(3+0)
12 Generalized Logistic Regression 9756 3(3+0)
3rd Semester 13 Repeated Measure Analysis 9757 3(3+0)
4768 Research Thesis 12(12+0) 14 Multilevel Modeling 9758 3(3+0)
15 Mathematical Demography 9759 3(3+0)
4th Semester
4768 Research Thesis 12(12+0) The Department of Statistics will offer elective courses from the
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f) Fee Tariff: Continuous Assessment:
Fee @ Fee/Semester Two home-assignments for each course will be given to the
Tuition Fee Rs.6150/- Rs.18,450/- students.
(3 Credit Hours) (9 Credit Hours) Two sessional exams/presentations for each course will be
conducted and 50% marks in sessional exams/presentations
Registration fee (at the is mandatory to appear/qualify for final examination.
time of first admission Rs.1,000/- Rs.1,000/- 30% weightage will be given to the assignments/sessional
only) tests/presentations.
Technology fee (per A student who fails in continuous assessment component is
Rs.100/- Rs.100/-
student per semester) not eligible appear in final exam but will be allowed to re-
Admission fee (at the register for the same course at the next offering by the
Rs. 2,000/- Rs. 2,000/- university, if eligible.
time of first admission)
First Semester Fee Rs.21,550/-
Final Examination:
Semester wise fee Tariff (Rupees) Final Examination will be held at the end of each semester. 70%
1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd to 6th Semester weightage will be given to the final examination.
Rs.21,550/- Rs.18,550/- Rs.24,720/-
Passing Marks:
g) Instructional Methodology: Assignments/Sessions 50%
Study Material: Final Examination 50%
A book for each course will be provided to the students by the Aggregate 50%
university. A list of recommended books will also be given for
further reading. Comprehensive Examination:
The students completing the PhD course work shall be allowed
Face to Face teaching (Tutorials): to appear in Comprehensive Examination arranged and
For each course, 45 hours face to face teaching support will be conducted by the Department as per rules of the Higher
provided through workshops/weekend classes. The final Education Commission (HEC). Only those candidates who pass
schedule of the lectures will be distributed to the students in the comprehensive examination will be allowed to continue with
consultation with the teachers (resource persons). The classes their PhD research work and attend the two week synopsis
will be supplemented by the computers where required. 70% workshop after depositing the required fee.
attendance in face to face teaching would be compulsory.

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Thesis: 2. Dr. Muhammad Zakria
The student will be required to submit a research proposal Associate Professor
Ph: 051-9057372
(synopsis) to the department during the Synopsis Orientation Email: zakria@aiou.edu.pk
Workshop. One month before the specified date for final
submission of thesis for external evaluation, the student has to 3. Dr. Tauqir Ahmed Mughal
present his/her research work to the departmental committee. Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9057209
Email: tauqirahmed1@outlook.com
Viva Voce:
After approval of the thesis by the external examiners, the student 4. Ms. Asma Farid
has to appear before a viva-voce committee to defend his/her thesis. Lecturer
Phone: 051-9057266
Note: Please send your admission form complete in all Email: asma.farid@aiou.edu.pk
respect on the following address:
5. Mr. Muhammad Mushtaq
Chairman, Research Associate
Ph: 051-9057287
Department of Statistics, Email: muhammad.mushtaq@aiou.edu.pk
Ground Floor, Block No. 7,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad 6. Ms. Sidra Anjum
Ph. No. 051-9057266, 051-9250062 Research Associate
Email: statistics@aiou.edu.pk Phone: 051-9057266
Email: sidra.anjum@aiou.edu.pk
For further clarification/guidance, please feel free to contact on
the following address.
7. Ms. Sumaira Mubarik Awan
Statistical Assistant
FACULTY MEMBERS: Ph: 051-9057287
Email: sumaira.mubarik@aiou.edu.pk
1. Prof. Dr. Irshad Ahmad Arshad
Chairman 8. Staff
Ph: 051-9057163, Phone: 051-9057266
051-9250062
Email: irshad.ahmad@aiou.edu.pk

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 FACULTY OF SOCIAL
SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
First established in 1981 with five departments, the Faculty of
Social Sciences and Humanities has, over the years, flourished to
become, by far, the largest Faculty of the University. It, today,
consists of fourteen departments offering masters programmes in
major areas of Social Sciences and Humanities like, Business
Administration, Economics, Mass Communication, Sociology,
Gender and Women Studies, Urdu, Library & Information
Sciences, History, Pakistan Studies, and Teaching of English as a
foreign Language (TEFL). Additionally, efforts are afoot to plan
and launch post-graduate programmes in Pakistani Languages
and Law. The Commonwealth-collaborated masters programmes
in the areas of Business and Public Administration, which are the
specially tailored for the modern day busy executives, were
launched in Spring 2002 semester.
In tune with the governments policy of promoting and
strengthening a culture of higher education and research in the
country, the AIOUs Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities has
shown a lot of dynamism over the past few years. It has launched
MPhil/PhD programmes in Iqbaliat, Urdu and Mass
Communication, Pakistani Languages, MPhil in Economics,
History and Pakistan Studies. MS in Business Administration, while
preparation are being made to launch PhD in Business
Administration, Applied Linguistics and History.
The Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities also offers several
bachelors level programmes in such professional areas like
Bachelors in Library & Information Sciences (BLIS),
BS-Business Administration, BS-Commerce and Mass
Communication. Thousands of students comprising all
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demographic grounds from all over the country, enroll each year
in these bachelors level programmes.
The Faculty has expanded vitally and its programmes have
gained a high popularity as is clear from rapidly rising trend of
enrolment during the past decade. During the mentioned period
under report, the Faculty accorded high priority towards quality
improvements and to modify its programmes in accordance with
the current challenges of 21st century.
The Faculty proposed to launch Post-Graduate programmes in
the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations,
Psychology, Public Administration and Social Work.
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION
Introduction
The Department of Mass Communication was established in
1986 for fulfilling the educational needs of students, working
journalists and media persons at various levels. The Department
offered its specialized BA cluster programme in Mass
Communication in 1988. It was the first ever bachelors level
programme in Mass Communication offered in the country.
Students across the country are taking interest in the programme.
In 1997 the Department started its MSc Mass Communication
Programme. Keeping in view the trend of students in studying the
phenomenon of Mass Communication, the Department launched
advanced studies of MPhil in Mass Communication in 2000. The
MPhil programme imparts the knowledge of evolution and
advances in mass communication theory and research, sociology of
mass media, and the methods of behavioural research in social
sciences.
The Department resumed offering of its PhD Programme in 3. The Department enrolls limited number of students to the
semester Autumn 2014. The main objective of the programme is programme.
to enable students to understand and explain the dynamics of the 4. The Admission Department will inform the selected
social phenomena of mass communication in Pakistani society, candidates for fee deposit.
especially to enable them to independently investigate the
contents, uses and effects of mass media in society. 3. Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction and examination is English.
In addition to the above degree programmes, the Department also
offers Post Graduates Diploma (PGD) and certificate courses in 4. Scheme of Studies
Journalism, such as Advertising and Public Relations in the There will be 24 credit hours course work and 12 credit hours of
Universitys Short Term Educational Programmes (STEPS). thesis. Details are given below:
a) MPhil Mass Communication
MPhil scheme in Mass Communication comprises twenty four 5. Semester-Wise Course Offering
(24) credit hours of course work and twelve (12) credit hours of Credit
Semester Course Title Code
research project/thesis. The course work consists of Evolution of Hours
Mass Communication Research, Mass Media and Society (I & Evolution of Mass
II), Foundations of Behavioural Research (I & II), Theories of st Communication Research 6630 3
Influence on Media Content and Media Effects and Advances in 1
Mass Media and Society-I 5761 3
Theory and Research (I & II). This programme will make Semester
Mass Media and Society-II 5762 3
students learn the social phenomena of Mass Communication Autumn
Foundations of Behavioural 6632 3
and urge them to independently investigate the mass media Research-I
effects on society. Media Effects: Advances in 5763 3
1. Duration of MPhil Programme Theory & Research-I
The minimum duration of M Phil Mass Communication is two Media Effects: Advances in 5764 3
years (four semesters) and the maximum duration shall be five 2nd Theory & Research-II
years (10 semesters). Semester Foundations of Behavioural 6634 3
2. Eligibility for Admission Spring Research-II
The minimum entry requirement for admission to MPhil Theories of Influence on 6635 3
programme shall be Masters Degree in Mass Communication/ Mass Media Content
Journalism with second division from any recognized University.
1. Merit will be determined by the Department of Mass 3rd & 4th Research Project/Thesis 6636 12
Communication according to the approved criteria. Semester
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6. Instructional Methodology 7. Assessment System
The following will be the instructional methodology: Under Continuous Assessment (Assignments), a student has to
submit Assignments to his/her tutor in the stipulated time
i. Study Material mentioned in the assignment schedule. Passing marks of the
The university provides study materials during the first two assignments are 50 percent.
semesters of course work.
At the end of each semester, final examination will be conducted
ii. Workshop by the University for each Course. Students need 50 percent
There is a series of mandatory workshops in the beginning and marks to pass the final examination; however, it is necessary for
end of each semester during the course work that provides an the students to obtain an aggregate of 50 percent (assignments +
opportunity to the students to share their understanding of course workshop + final examination) in each course. The ratio of
content with fellow students. A special workshop is arranged marks of assignments, workshop and final examination is
during the third semester that requires students to develop and 20:10:70 respectively. The summary of assessment system is
present draft proposals of thesis to the workshop participants. given below:
iii. Assignments
Each course carries a maximum of 100 marks. There are two Assessment Total Passing
Weightage
assignments for each 3-credit hours course. Assignments are Component Marks Marks
written by the students after studying the required readings, Assignment 1 100 50
20%
recommended by the Department. These assignments are Assignment 2 100 50
designed to enable them to relate their own ideas with the Students will have to attend compulsory
concepts covered in the required readings so as to facilitate the course workshop at the end of semester 10%
students in developing a thorough understanding of the subject. having 10 marks for each course
After completion, the students send these assignments on Final examination 100 50 70%
scheduled time to the tutor appointed by the university. The tutor Total Marks 100
returns the assignments to students after giving valuable Aggregate Passing Marks 50
comments, and marks.
iv. Thesis
8. Viva-Voce
A student is required to carry research work under the After evaluation of the thesis student has to appear for viva-voce
supervision of an advisor having Ph D degree in the relevant before the Research Project Committee (RPC) to defend his/her
field. There is an intensive workshop to discuss research work.
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9. Instructions for Thesis
i. Registration in Thesis
Students will submit research proposal/synopsis to the Chairman,
Mass Communication Department according to the universitys
approved criteria. The Departmental Research Project
Committee will recommend the students research proposals/
synopses to the VC (AIOU) for approval after thesis orientation
workshop. The committee shall also recommend the name of
supervisor for students research work.
Thesis will be of 200 marks, (100 marks for evaluation of
research work and 100 marks for oral examination.)
The minimum period to complete the thesis is one year and
the maximum period shall be two years provided the
condition of maximum duration of five years shall not be
affected. (Detailed information in this regard can be obtained
from the Department on request).
Students are advised to keep closely in touch with their
respective supervisor and also with the Department for
research activities and submit their progress reports to the
Department intermittently.
ii. Thesis Evaluation Fee
Students will deposit fee in bank for thesis evaluation at the time
of submitting the thesis to the Department.
iii. Plagiarization
In case a thesis is found to be a plagiarized version of some other
thesis, research work, text, etc. published or unpublished, the
students candidature for M Phil shall be cancelled and he/she
shall be debarred forever from admission to any programme of
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the university. In case the plagiarism is proved, after the award
of M Phil degree, the degree shall be cancelled/withdrawn.
The M Phil degree shall be awarded after the positive reports of
external evaluators of the research report and the successful
defence by the student in viva-voce. The Dean will forward the
report of the Viva-Voce to the Controller of Examinations for
notification and award of the degree.
iv. Format of Thesis
The students will be required to observe guidelines regarding
format, writing, referencing, paper quality and other related
matters. (Detailed information in this regard could be obtained
from the Department on request or the information on format
will be provided during the thesis orientation workshop).
v. Research Candidacy
The Department will hold synopsis orientation workshop to
identify the topic of research. The synopsis shall be prepared in
accordance with the guidelines/format approved by BASR. The
student shall submit a detailed research proposal in the third
semester (after the completion of course work) and make a
presentation before the Departmental Synopsis Committee.
Participation in the orientation workshop will be mandatory. The
students shall be required to deposit the prescribed dues after
approval of topic/symposia by the committee.
In case a student is not able to complete his/her research work
during the minimum prescribed period of one year, he/she shall
be required to pay fee equivalent to 3credit hours per semester
till submission of thesis for evaluation within the maximum time
limit.
10. Fee Tariff
Registration Fee Rs.200/-
Admission Fee +Technology Fee +Courier Charges: Rs.1150/-
Course Fee (3 Credit Hours) Rs.2940/-
Thesis Fee Rs.11700/-
Thesis Evaluation Fee Rs.4725/-
11. General Information
Photocopy of the admission form and incomplete forms will not
be entertained.
Admission to MPhil Mass Communication will be granted
against limited seats strictly on the basis of merit and criteria as
approved by the university. The university reserves the right not
to start this programme if a viable group of students is not
formed.
Only the selected candidates will be informed about the result of
the admission. On receipt of individual admission intimation, the
student will deposit the required fee according to the procedure
as laid down by the university in the admission intimation letter.
Fee cannot be refunded once paid for admission nor can it be
adjusted for any other programme. On payment of the
registration fee, each student will be issued a registration
number. The number must be quoted in all the future
correspondence along with roll numbers, course(s) code numbers
and semester. The students already having registration number
need not to pay the registration fee. They should mention their
registration number in the admission form.
During the semester the address of any student will not be
changed, however, in real hardship, change of address will be
considered if it is supported by a justifiable plea.
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Rules, regulations framed, amended and changed from time to
time by the authorities/bodies of the university will be applicable
to all students. The students will have to abide by all such rules
and regulations. These can be made available to students on
demand.
It is the responsibility of the admitted students to remain in
continuous contact with the department regarding academic
activities of the programme. A student already enrolled to a
programme or a specialization of a programme shall not be
allowed to transfer his/her admission to another programme.
Admission to courses for the spring semester and autumn
semester are generally offered in the months of February and
August respectively. The continuing students are sent
computerized admission forms. However, if for any reason, the
student does not get the said form, he/she may get general
admission form from any regional office of the university and
send it to Director Admission of the university within the due
date along with due fee deposited through bank challan slip.
12. Fee Depositing Procedure
Only on receipt of admission offer, the candidate would pay dues
in accordance with the fee tariff as directed by the Admission
Office.
13. How to Apply for Admission?
Candidates for M Phil are required to send complete admission
forms along with attested copies of all educational degrees,
certificates, and marks sheet at the following address before the
closing date. Applicants who submit result card instead of
degree/certificate will not be entertained. Incomplete admission
forms will not be accepted.
Note: Admission form complete in all respect must be sent on b) PhD IN MASS COMMUNICATION
the following address:
PhD in Mass Communication involves 18 credit hours
Dr. Saqib Riaz coursework followed by comprehensive research to generate
Chairman body of knowledge on the mass communication phenomena. The
Department of Mass Communication coursework comprises International Communication and
Globalization, Approaches to Mass Communication: Mass
AIOU, Sector H-8, Islamabad.
Communication Theory and Effects (Part-1), Approaches to
Mass Communication: Mass Communication Theories and
For clarification about academic matters please contact on the Effects (Part-2), Media Debates, Content Analysis Research in
following address: Mass Communication, and Political Communication. This
programme will make students learn the global perspective of
13. Faculty Members Mass Communication, and help them explore media-society
relationships. Besides, the students will be able to debate, and
S. independently investigate the issues relating to political and
Name & Designation Contact No.
No. sociological perspectives of Mass Media and Communication at
1 Dr. Saqib Riaz national and international levels.
Chairman/ 051-9057828 Objectives
Associate Professor The PhD Mass Communication programme has been designed to
2 Dr. Bakht Rawan advance higher studies and research in Mass Communication
051-9057263
Associate Professor enabling students to critically analyze the relationships between
3 Mrs. Saadia Anwar Pasha media and society.
051-9057283
Lecturer
Eligibility and Procedure for Admission
4. Mr. Shahid Hussain A candidate seeking admission in PhD Mass Communication
051-9057245
Lecturer shall apply on the prescribed form to the Chairman, Mass
Communication Department after announcing the admission by
5. Syed Babar Hussain Shah 051-9057823-24 the University. The minimum entry requirements for admission
to PhD Mass Communication are:
6. Office 051-9057823-24 (a) MPhil Degree in Mass Communication from a recognized
university in first division or CGPA (3.0).
(b) Interview and test by the PhD Admission Committee.

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 As per rules passing marks in the subject GRE Test are 70 Second Semester
percent. Hence only those applicants will be short-listed for Sr. # Course Title Code Cr. Hours
interview who score at least 70 marks in the test. Content Analysis Research in
(c) Admission of PhD will be notified by the Director 4 6764 3
Mass Communication
Admissions after the receipt of admission dues. Approaches to Mass
(d) Publication of research article(s) in HEC recognized journals Communication: Mass
will be given additional weightage in admission. 5 6765 3
Communication Theories and
(The Department grants admissions to a limited number of Effects ( Part one)
students purely on merit basis). Approaches to Mass
Duration Communication: Mass
6 6766 3
The minimum duration of the PhD degree shall be six semesters Communication Theories and
(three years) and maximum duration shall be ten semesters (five Effects ( Part two)
years)
Third Semester
Course work Sr. # Course Title
The minimum period for completion of PhD course work shall
7 Thesis
be two semesters (one year) and maximum of four semesters
(two years) provided the maximum period of five years is not
affected. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
The following instructional methodology will be adopted:
Thesis
The minimum period to complete PhD thesis after confirmation (i) Study Material
of candidature (date of notification by Admission Office) shall The University will provide guidelines on suggested readings
be three semesters provided the maximum period of five years is regarding the courses.
not affected. (Detailed information regarding thesis can be had
from the Department). (ii) Assignments
Assignment will be written by the students after studying the
Details of Course Work of PhD required readings recommended by the Department. These
First Semester assignments are designed to enable them to relate their own ideas
Sr. Course Title Code Cr. Hours with the concepts covered in the required readings so as to enable
International Communication and them to develop through understanding of the subject. After
1 6761 3
Globalization completion, the student sends these assignment on scheduled time
2 Media Debates 6762 3 to tutor appointed by the University. The tutor returns the
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(iii) Workshops Distribution of marks:
There is a series of mandatory workshops in the beginning and
end of each semester during the course work that provides an (ii) Workshops
opportunity for the students to share their understanding of Students activities in the workshop are thoroughly monitored
course content with the fellow students and clarify their concepts and a weightage of 10% will be given to students according to
of the course contents with the help of experts/resource persons. their performance in the workshops.

(iv) Student Counseling (iii) Mid Term Examination

Students counseling is provided regarding academic matters There will also be a mid-term examination for each course
through telephone, email, etc. by concerned Faculty Member. during the course work. The mid-term is usually held during the
course workshops.
(v) Synopsis Orientation Workshop
The department will hold a two-week Synopsis Orientation (iv) Final Examination
Workshop to identify the topics for students research and At the end of each semester, final examination will be conducted
develop the synopses for their PhD theses. The synopses will by the University for each Course.
then be submitted to the Board of Advance Studies and Research Component Weightage
(BASR) for approval. Assignment 20%
Students shall submit detailed research proposals in the third Course Workshop 10%
semester (after the completion of course work). Mid Term 20%
Participation of the students in Synopsis Orientation Final Exam 50%
Workshop will be mandatory. (v) Comprehensive Examination
(i) Thesis (a) After successful completion of course work the students will
A student is required to carry out research work under a trained appear in comprehensive examination.
supervisor having PhD degree in the relevant field. Only those (b) Each PhD candidate will be given maximum of three
students will be given admission in theses who successfully pass chances to clear the comprehensive examination.
the comprehensive examination. (c) The minimum passing percentage in each component of a
course shall be 50 percent.
ASSESSMENT
Students performance in the PhD Mass Communication is (vi) Thesis Evaluation
evaluated as under: (a) On completion of PhD research the student will be required
to submit five spiral bound copies of the thesis to the
(i) Assignments supervisor.
Each course carries maximum of 100 marks. There are two (b) Supervisor will send five spiral bound copies of the thesis to
assignments for each 3 credit hours course. The passing marks in the Chairman with a signed certificate along with a duly
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(ii) Public Defense
The PhD viva-voce will be an open defense. The topic, time and
place of viva-voce will also be notified by Chairman of the
Department on Notice Boards in the University as an invitation
to all those who want to attend the viva-voce.
CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION
Admission of already admitted student or a new candidate may
be cancelled in accordance with Universitys Regulation in the
following circumstances:
(a) In case the candidate is found guilty of having forged any of
his/her degree or relevant documents presented to the
University for Admission to PhD programme.
(b) Disciplinary action against misbehavior/misconduct.
(c) Plagiarization
(d) If he/she fails in fulfilling all the requirement of qualifying
for the degree within the maximum time limit prescribed for
the programme excluding the periods of deferment with the
approval of the competent authority.
FEE DEPOSITING PROCEDURE
Only on receipt of admission offer, the candidate would pay dues
in accordance with the fee tariff as directed by the Admission
Office.
Note: No fee is required at the time of submission of the
admission form.
HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION
Candidates are required to send complete admission forms along
with attested copies of all educational degrees, certificates and
marks sheet at the following address before the closing date.
Incomplete admission forms will not be accepted.
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DEPARTMENT OF IQBAL STUDIES
Introduction
The Department of Iqbal Studies was established in the
university when it was renamed with Allama Iqbal's ascription. It
is offering two courses at Intermediate, three courses at BA
level, full programme with thirty six credit hours at MPhil level
and PhD Iqbal Studies Programme.
(a) MPHIL IQBAL STUDIES
1. Objectives
i. Dissemination of Iqbal's teachings at a large scale for educated
Community of Pakistan and other Muslim countries.
ii. To strengthen the ideology of Pakistan and to achieve national
integrity and unity according to the Islamic message of the Poet
Philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal of Pakistan.
2. Duration of MPhil Programme
The minimum duration of MPhil Iqbal Studies is two years
(4 Semesters) and the maximum duration shall be five years
(10 Semesters).
3. Eligibility for Admission
The students are eligible to apply for admission to MPhil Iqbal
Studies if they have the following educational background:
i. At least 2nd class Master Degree in Urdu/Persian/ Philosophy
or other relative subject of social sciences.
ii. In case of other relative subjects in social sciences, the
student should have studied Urdu/Persian/Philosophy as an
elective subject at BA level or passed Iqbaliyat BA level
Course Code- 405 of AIOU.
iii. He/she should have published three articles on Iqbal in
reputed national/international journals.
iv. All other rules and instructions imposed by the Higher 7. Fee Tariff
Education Commission will also be followed. Registration fee (payable once Rs.200/-
v. Test and interview will be conducted by the Admission at the time of first admission)
Committee. Admission Fee+Technology Fee Rs.1150/-
Course Fee (3Credit Hours) Rs. 2940/-
4. Medium of Instruction Thesis Fee Rs.11700/-
The medium of instruction and examinations is Urdu/English.
8. Assessment System
5. Scheme of Studies Under Continuous Assessment (Assignments), the students have
MPhil Iqbal Studies comprises twenty four (24) credit hours of to submit two Assignments for each 3-Credit Hours Course to
course work and twelve (12) credit hours of research work. The his/ her tutor in the stipulated time mentioned in the assignment
admission in MPhil is advertised once in a year in semester schedule. Passing marks of the assignments are 50 percent.
autumn. The detail of courses offered is given below: At the end of each semester, final examination will be conducted
by the University for each Course. Students need 50 percent
6. M Phil Courses marks to pass the final examination, however, it is necessary for
First Semester the students to obtain an aggregate of 50 percent (assignment +
S. Course Credit
No. Code Course Title Hours final examination) in each course. The ratio of weightage of
marks of assignments, workshop and final examination is
1 5751 Iqbals Intellectual and Artistic 3
20:10:70 respectively. The summary of assessment system is
Development-I
given below:
2 Iqbals Intellectual and Artistic
5752 Development-II
3 Total Passing
Assessment Component Weightage
Marks Marks
3 5753 Research Methodology-I 3
Assignment 1 100 50
4 5754 Research Methodology-II 3 20%
Assignment 2 100 50
Second Semester
Students will have to attend one week per
1 5755 The Basic Thoughts and Ideas of
3 course compulsory workshop at the end of 10%
Allama Iqbal-I
semester (having 10 marks for each course)
2 The Basic Thoughts and Ideas of
5756 3 Final examination 100 50 70%
Allama Iqbal-II
Aggregate Marks 100
3 Study of Selected Text of Iqbals
5757 3 Aggregate Passing Marks 50
Prose and Poetry-I
4 Study of Selected Text of Iqbals Efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information
5758 3
Prose and Poetry-II contained in the prospectus. The university would, however, not
Third Semester be responsible for any error or omissions. The university
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in the information given, including additions, withdrawal or re- date. However, under real hardship cases, the Director
structuring of courses. Admission to the university is subject to Admission may extend the date of depositing fee for further
the university's registration procedure. two weeks.
3. Admission of M Phil based Ph D programme will be notified
9. How to Apply for Admission by the Director (Admission) after the receipt of admission
Candidates are required to send complete admission forms along dues.
with attested copies of all educational degrees, certificates and
marks sheet at the following address before the closing date. 3. Scheme of Studies
Incomplete admission forms will not be accepted. Sr. Name of Ph D in Iqbal Studies
No. Programme
Prof. Dr. Shahid Iqbal Kamran 1. Duration Three to Five years
Chairman, Department of Iqbal Studies, 2. Credit As per AIOU Ph D rules
Block-8, Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad. Medium of
3. Urdu / English
Phone: 051-9250009, 051-9057774 Instruction
Course 18 credit hours of course work as
(b) PhD IQBAL STUDIES 4.
Work required by HEC.
1. Eligibility for Admission The thesis of PhD must be a distinct
M Phil Iqbal Studies from any recognized university in first contribution to knowledge and must
division or CGPA (3.0). offer evidence to originality, shown
Test/Interview by the Ph D Admission Committee. Research
5. either by the discovery of new facts or
work
by the exercise of independent critical
2. Admission Procedure judgment.
A candidate seeking admission to Ph D degree programme 6. Workshop As per AIOU rules for Ph D
shall apply to the Chairman, Department of Iqbal Studies, on As per recent amendments of AIOU
the announcement of admission by the University. rules & regulations. In the light of HEC
1. A candidate already holding M Phil degree Iqbal Studies directives PhD thesis is necessary to be
7. Evaluation
with CGPA 3.0 (or 60% marks) shall apply for admission in sent for evaluation to three foreign
PhD on prescribed admission form to the Chairman of experts from technological advanced
Department/ Institute for his/her admission. countries.
2. A candidate will become full time student of Ph D 1. Assignments
programme after depositing the prescribed semester based Components 2. Face to Face teaching in shape of
fee for the 1st semester of course work for each programme. 8 of Course workshop
In case of failure to deposit the fee as per specified, the work 3. Final Examination
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4. Details of Course Work of Iqbal Studies 6. How to Apply for Admission
Course Credit The candidates who are interested to get admission should
Semester Course Offered Code Hourse follow the following directions:
Iqbals Urdu Poetry (Zarb-e- 6701 03 1. Please read the prospectus carefully.
1st Kaleem) 2. Complete all columns of Application form carefully and do
Semester Selected Persian Text of Iqbal 6702 03 not leave any column incomplete.
Political Thoughts of Iqbal 6703 03 3. Paste your photo at the place provided for that purpose.
Religious Thoughts of Iqbal 6704 03 4. Attach following documents in duplicate with the
Application form.
2nd Lectures of Iqbal 6705 03 (i) Attested copy of ID Card and Domicile Certificate
Semester Research and Texts Editing with 6706 03 (ii) Attested copy of SSC and HSSC Certificate.
special reference to Iqbal (iii) Attested copy of BA, MA Degree and Result Cards.
After 1. Two Weeks Synopsis (vi) Attested copy of MPhil Degree and Result Cards.
Course Orientation Workshop (vii) Any other document you like to attach in support of
Work 2. Comprehensive Exams. your qualification.
(ix) Copy of published research papers (if any)
Research Thesis 700
7. How to Apply for Admission
Candidates are required to send complete admission forms along
5. Fee Structure with attested copies of all educational degrees, certificates and
Nature of Fee Amount Description marks sheet at the following address before the closing date.
This fee will be paid with Incomplete admission forms will not be accepted.
Admission fee Rs.2000/-
the fee of first semester Prof. Dr. Shahid Iqbal Kamran
Registration fee Once at the time of Chairman,
Rs.2000/-
Admission Department of Iqbal Studies, Block-8, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad.
Tuition fee for 3 A student can take three Phone: 051-9250009, 051-9057774
Rs.3200/-
credit hours course courses of 3 credit hours
in one semester Faculty Members
Name & Designation Contact No.
Student ID Card Rs.100/- Once
Prof. Dr. Shahid Iqbal Kamran 051-9250009
Library Rs.700/- Per Semester Chairman, Department of Iqbal Studies 051-9057774
Caution Money Rs.2000/- Refundable Dr. Muhammad Akram,
This fee will be submitted Assistant Professor 051-9057775
Ph D Thesis
Rs.27720/- at the time of submission Dr. Syed Shiraz Ali Zaidi
Evaluation Fee Lecturer 051-9057775
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 DEPARTMENT OF URDU AND
PAKISTANI LANGUAGES
PhD in Urdu and
Pakistani Languages and Literature
1. Profile of the Programme
The Faculty of Social Sciences is offering PhD Urdu, Iqbal
Studies and Pakistani languages. The PhD students are required
to complete specific course work & research work under the
supervision of qualified supervisors. This programme requires 3
to 5 years time for completion. The Faculty has the opportunity
to hire the expertise of supervisors from almost all Pakistani
public sector universities. The student complete research work
under Pakistani supervisors however the degree is awarded after
the evaluation of the thesis by three foreign experts from
technological advanced countries as required by HEC. This
programme is designed to carry out research in different fields so
that new aspects could be discovered by applying independent
critical judgment through the research skills.
2. Aims and Objectives of the PhD Programme
PhD Programme is designed to:
1. Produce scholars who have a grasp of the discipline in
general and a command over the area of specialization in
particular.
2. Establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different
fields of scholarship who can provide effective leadership in
guiding and conducting quality research in various disciplines.
3. Provide opportunities of professional growth and
development to scholars in general and in-service personnel,
in particular.
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3. Eligibility for Admission in PhD Urdu
MPhil Urdu or equivalent from any HEC recognized university
in first division (in Annual System) or CGPA (3.0 out of 4) in
Semester System. Merit will be determined by the department
according to the approved criteria. Conduct of test and interview
by the PhD admission committee.
4. Eligibility for Admission in PhD Pakistani Languages
& Literature (with the Specialization in Balochi,
Brahui, Pashto, Sindhi, Sariaki & Punjabi)
MPhil Pakistani Languages and Literature from AIOU in
first division (in Annual System) or CGPA (3.0 out of 4) in
Semester System. Merit will be determined by the
department according to the approved criteria.
Test and interview by the PhD admission Committee.
5. Admission Procedure
A candidate seeking admission in PhD programme shall apply
on the prescribed form to the concerned department on the
announcement of admission by the University.
1. A candidate holding MPhil degree with CGPA 3.0 out of 4
(or 1st division) shall apply for admission in PhD on
prescribed admission form.
2. A candidate will become full time student of PhD
programme upon depositing the prescribed semester based
fee for the 1st semester of course work for each programme
in case of failure to deposit the fee as specified, the
admission shall automatically stand cancelled after due date.
3. Admission of the selected candidates in PhD programme
will be notified by the Director Admissions after the receipt
of admission dues.
4. A student admitted in PhD programme and a specialization
thereof, wherever applicable, shall not be allowed to change
his/her programme or specialization. The candidate shall
have to apply a fresh for admission to another programme
or specialization after discontinuation of the earlier
programme/ specialization.
6. Scheme of Studies 7. Details of Course Work of PhD Urdu
S. Name of PhD in Urdu / PhD in Pakistani Course Credit
Semester Course Offered
No.Programme Languages and Literature Code Hours
1.Duration Three to Five years Comparative study of classic
2.Credit As per HEC rules 1st literature 6731 3
3.Medium of Semester Linguistics 6732 3
Instruction Urdu Applied Criticism 6733 3
for Urdu 2nd Applied Research 6734 3
4. Medium of Manuscripts study & Editing 6735 3
Semester Style and Stylistics 6736 3
Instruction
for Pakistani Urdu Synopsis Orientation workshop
after Course Work 6737
Languages
5. Course Work 18 credit hours of course work as required Thesis 6738
by HEC. Seminars Two seminars before submission of thesis in the
6. Research The thesis of PhD must be a distinct Department
work contribution to knowledge and must offer
evidence to originality, shown either by the 8. Details of Course Work of PhD in Pakistani
discovery of new facts or by the exercise of Languages & Literature
independent critical judgment. Course Credit
Semester Course Offered Code Hours
7. Workshops As per AIOU rules for PhD
8. Evaluation In the light of AIOU rules PhD thesis is General Linguistics 6711 3
necessary to be sent for evaluation to three Pakistani Languages: 6712 3
foreign experts from technological Common Literary and
advanced countries. 1st
Linguistic Heritage(1)
9. Pre Requisite Unconditional approval from at least two Semester
Pakistani Languages: 6713 3
of Viva Voice foreign experts. Common Literary and
of PhD Urdu/ Publication/Acceptance of one research Linguistic Heritage(2)
Pakistani paper in HEC recognized research journal.
World Classical Literature 6714 3
Languages & 2nd
Literature Translation Skills 6715 3
Semester
10 Components 1. Assignments Thesis Writing 6716 3
of Course 2. Face to Face teaching in shape of Thesis 6717
work workshops Synopsis Orientation Workshop - After Course Work
3. Mid Term Exam
4. Final Examination Seminars Two seminars before submission of thesis in the
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9. Fee Structure (iii) Attested copy of Matric Certificate (SSC).
S. (iv) Attested copy of Intermediate Certificate (HSSC).
Nature of Fee Amount Description (v) Attested copies of BA Degree and Result Cards.
No.
(vi) Attested copies of MA Degree and Result Cards.
Admission fee This fee will be paid with (vii) Attested copies of MPhil Degree and Result Cards.
1 Rs.2000/- the fee of first semester (viii) Any other document you like to attach in support of
Registration Once at the time of your qualification.
2 fee Rs.2000/- Admission (ix) Copy of published research papers (if any)
Tuition fee for
3 credit hours A student can take three 5. For further information if any please contact the concerned
Rs.3200/-
3 course courses of 3 credit hours in departments and admission form complete in all respects
one semester must be sent to the concerned departments.
Student I.D
4 card Rs.100 Once For Urdu:
Dr. Abdul Aziz Sahir
5 Library Rs.700 Per Semester Chairman, Department of Urdu, Block No. 8,
Caution Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad.
6 Rs.2000 Refundable Phone No. 051-9250069, 051-9057254
Money
7 Thesis Fee Rs.25230/- For Pakistani Languages:
PhD Thesis This fee will be submitted Prof. Dr. Mohsina Naqvi
8 Evaluation Rs.25200/- at the time of submission Chairperson, Department of Pakistani Languages,
Fee of Ph D Thesis Allama Iqbal Open University,
Block No.8, Sector H-8, Islamabad.
10. How to Apply for Admission Phone No. 051-9050071, 051-9057778
The candidates who are interested to get admission should
follow the following directions: INFORMATION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURE
1. Please read the prospectus carefully. Fee Depositing Procedure
2. Complete all columns of Application form carefully and do Directorate of Admissions will inform the selected candidates to
not leave any column incomplete. deposit requisite fee of relevant programme. Candidates will
3. Paste your photo at the place provided for this purpose. deposit the fee on prescribed challan form in designated
4. Attach following documents with the Application form bank branches. After depositing fee, one copy of challan form
(i) Attested copy of I.D Card. along with acknowledgement letter will be sent to Directorate of
(ii) Attested copy of Domicile Certificate. Admissions.

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
PhD in History
1. INTRODUCTION
The Department of History was established in 1995 as part of the
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities. The Department of
History occupies a prominent place in Allama Iqbal Open
University. The aim of the Department is to uphold that position
while offering broad range of courses at the undergraduate,
graduate and post graduate level across Pakistan. M. Phil
Programme in History was launched in 2015, aims to provide
rigorous training and preparation for doctoral studies. PhD
Programme in History being as advance research degree, provides
an opportunity for students to produce an original academic
research in their area of interest. This programme aims to cater
the needs of faculty members working at educational institutions
and general public at large. The programme is structured on
flexible instructional design that would enable scholars to get
attainment of knowledge, complete genuine research and be
eligible for departmental promotions, in-service training, and
research oriented jobs.
2. OBJECTIVES
The major objective of the programme is to inculcate the
sense of History and Historiography through research on
local, regional and international History.
The evolution in historical narrative stemming from
historiography of Ancient Pakistan to British India
(colonial India) from national politics to international
recognition of its social, cultural and indigenous features
will be highlighted through specialized study courses.
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The endeavors of Muslim leaders during freedom struggle
will be focused.
The courses on Modern world will be taught to cope up
with the global situation around.
The scholars will be trained in art of writing history by
participating face to face in dissertation-writing workshops.
3. ELIGIBILITY & PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION
A candidate seeking admission in PhD Programme shall
apply by filling up a prescribed admission form and submit
to the Chairperson, Department of History after admissions
announcement by the Allama Iqbal Open University.
The minimum entry requirements for admission to PhD
(History) are:
1. MS/MPhil/ in History (18 years of education with
research thesis) CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 or Ist division (60%
marks) with thesis is required.
2. The criteria of admission will be based on merit. A
written test and interview will be conducted under the
auspice of the Departmental Admission Committee,
Department of History AIOU, Islamabad. The qualifying
marks for the subject Test will be 70%.
3. A Merit list will be determined by the department
according to the approved criteria.
4. All other rules and instructions applied by Allama Iqbal
Open University from time to time will be implied.
5. A candidate will act as full time student of PhD program
after depositing the prescribed fee (semester-wise) for
the 1st semester of course work. In case of failure to
deposit the fee as specified, the admission shall
automatically be stand cancelled after due date.
However, under real hardship cases, the Director of
Admissions may extend the date of depositing fee
further for two weeks.
6. Admission of PhD scholar will be notified by the
Director Admissions after the receipt of admission dues.
4. DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME Second Semester
Duration S. Course Credit
The minimum duration of the PhD degree shall be six No. Course Title Code Hours
semesters (three years) and maximum duration shall be ten
semesters (five years). 1 Historiography: (Modern Trends) 7804 3
2 British India(1857-1947)-II 7805 3
Course work ( A Study of Urban Politics)
The minimum period for completion of PhD course work
shall be two semesters (one year) and maximum of four 3 History of Pakistan (1947-88)-I 7806 3
semesters (two years) provided the maximum period of five (Governance, Political Culture and
years is not affected. Democracy)
Thesis Third Semester
The minimum period to complete PhD thesis after 1 Synopsis Workshop (Compulsory) 7810 12
confirmation of candidature (date of meeting of BASR in Dissertation
which synopsis is approved) shall be three semesters.
(Detailed information regarding thesis can be taken from the Total Credit Hours 30
Department).
7. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
5. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The medium of instruction and examination will be English. The following methodology will be adopted for launching/
coordinating of the PhD Programme in History. The outlines of
6. SCHEME OF STUDIES courses along with the required reading material and assignments
The PhD in History Programme will comprised of 30-credit will be provided to the students during workshops by the
hours in total: 18 credit hours course work and 12 credit Department.
hours of research work.
Semester wise offering of courses will be as under:
a) Assignments
First Semester Assignments are those written exercises which students
S. Course Credit complete while being at their homes and places of work
No. Course Title Code Hours after studying their reading material and attending the
1 British India (1857-1947)-I 7801 3 course workshop organized by the Department. These are
(A Study of Primary Sources) designed in a way that students are able to relate their
2 Research Methodology 7802 3 readings with their own objective judgments. The students
(Theory and Methods) will send two compulsory assignments for each 3 credit
3 History of Modern World since 1945 7803 3 hours course to their tutors who will return the same after
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b) Workshops Participation of the students in Synopsis Orientation
There is a series of mandatory workshops conducted by the Workshop will be mandatory.
Department at the beginning and ending of each semester,
during course work. Workshop component will be consisted e) Thesis
of 48 hours dedicated for each course. (12 days orientation A student is required to carry out research work under a
workshop at the commencement of each semester and 12 trained supervisor having PhD degree in the relevant field.
days final workshop will be held at the end of each semester Only those students will be given admission in thesis that
before final examination). Workshop would be arranged successfully pass the comprehensive examination.
only at the main campus AIOU, Islamabad. The participation
of the students in the workshop is compulsory. No relaxation 8. ASSESSMENT
will be provided to the students. The workshops (classes) are The performance of scholars in PhD History would be
organized in order to provide the students proper guidance in evaluated as under:
course contents through intensive lectures, group discussion, i) Assignments
etc. The programme of the workshop is chalked out by the Each course carries maximum of 100 marks. There are two
Department and intimated to the students well in time. assignments for each 3 credit hours course. The passing
Hostel facility at the Main Campus, AIOU Islamabad may marks in the assignment are 50/100.
be available on payment by the students, if desired. A
student who fails in continuous assessment component is not Distribution of marks:
eligible to reappear but will be allowed to re-register for the ii) Workshops
same course at its next offering by the university. Whereas Students activities in the workshop are thoroughly
for workshops that is compulsory component of assessment, monitored and a weightage of 10% will be given to students
two additional consecutive chances would be provided to according to their performance in the workshops.
students on the payment of Re-appear Workshop Fee with iii) Mid Term Examination
the permission of the Chairperson of the Department. There will also be a mid-term examination for each course
c) Student Counseling during the course work. The mid-term is usually held during
Students counseling is provided regarding academic matters the course workshops.
through telephone, email, etc. by concerned Faculty Member.
iv) Final Examination
d) Synopsis Orientation Workshop At the end of each semester, final examination will be
The department will hold a two-week Synopsis Orientation conducted by the University for each Course.
Workshop to identify the topics for students research and
develop the synopses for their PhD thesis. The synopses will Component Weightage
then be submitted to the Board of Advance Studies and Assignment 20%
Research (BASR) for approval. Course Workshop 10%
Mid Term 20%
Students shall submit detailed research proposals in the third Final Exam 50%
semester (after the completion of course work).

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v) Comprehensive Examination d) If he/she fails in fulfillment of all the requirement to be
a) After successful completion of course work the students qualified to obtain degree within the maximum time
will appear in comprehensive examination (written limit prescribed for the programme excluding the
exams and viva voce). periods of deferment with the approval of the competent
b) Each PhD candidate will be given maximum of two authority.
chances to clear the comprehensive examination.
c) The passing percentage in comprehensive exam shall be 10. FEE DEPOSITING PROCEDURE
50 percent; however, no grades will be awarded to the Only after issuance of receipt of admission offer, the
candidate. candidate would pay dues in accordance with the fee tariff as
directed by the Admission Office.
vi) Thesis Evaluation
a) On completion of PhD research thesis thestudent will be Note: No fee is required at the time of submission of the
required to submit five spiral bound copies of the thesis admission form.
to the supervisor. Fee Structure
b) Supervisor will send five spiral bound copies of the thesis Nature of Fee Amount Description
to the Chairman with a signed certificate along with a duly This fee will be paid with
filled in checklist provided by the University. Admission Fee Rs. 2500/-
the fee of first semester
Once at the time of
(vii) Public Defense Registration Fee Rs. 2500/-
Admission
The PhD viva-voce will be an open defense. The topic, Tuition Fee for 3 A student can take three
time and place of viva-voce will also be notified by credit hours course Rs. 31,800/- courses of 3 credit hour
Chairman of the Department on Notice Boards in the in one semester
University as an invitation to all those who want to attend Student ID Card Rs. 100/- Once
the viva-voce.
Library Fee Rs. 200/- Per Semester
9. CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION Technology Fee Rs. 1000/-
Admission of already admitted student or a new candidate
may be cancelled in accordance with Universitys Caution Money Rs. 2000/- Refundable
Regulation in the following circumstances: PhD Thesis This Fee will be submitted
a) In case the candidate is found guilty of having forged any Evaluation Fee Rs. 50000/- at the time of Submission
of his/her degree or relevant documents submitted to the of PhD Thesis
University at the time of Admission in PhD programme.
b) Disciplinary action against misbehavior/misconduct.
c) Plagiarization

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Note: Admission form complete in all respect may be 3. Mr. Abdul Basit Mujahid
sent on the following address: (MPhil)
Assistant Professor
CHAIRPERSON
Department of History Ph: 051-9057822
Block No. 9
Allama Iqbal Open University 4. Dr. Kausar Parveen
Sector H-8, Islamabad Assistant Professor
Phone No: 051-9250073, 051-9057821 Email: kausar.parveen@aiou.edu.pk

5. Ms. Fozia Umar

Faculty Members:
(PhD Scholar)
For guidance, student may contact the following faculty
members of the Department of History, Block -9, AIOU Main Lecturer
Campus, Sector H-8, Islamabad. Ph: 051-9057686
Email: fozia.umar@aiou.edu.pk
1. Dr. Samina Awan
Chairperson/Professor 6. Ms. Sadia Aziz
Ph: 051-9250073, (MPhil)
051-9057821 Lecturer
Email: samina.awan@aiou.edu.pk Ph: 051-9057686
Email: sadia.aziz@aiou.edu.pk
2. Dr. Kishwar Sultana
Associate Professor 7. Office:
Ph: 051-9057837 Ph: 051-9250073,
Email: kishwar.sultana@aiou.edu.pk 051-9057821

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 FACULTY OF EDUCATION
The origin of the Faculty of Education pre-dates the university
itself. The National Institute of Education was established in
1973 under the Federal Ministry of Education. It became part of
the university in June, 1975 as Institute of Education in the then
Faculty of Social Sciences. The progressively extending
functions of the Institute brought the needs for structural change
and in 1984 it got the status of Faculty of Education.
3. DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACULTY
Faculty of Education comprises of the following six
departments:
1. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education
2. Educational Planning, Policy Studies and Leadership
3. Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher
Education
4. Secondary Teacher Education
5. Science Education
6. Special Education
Distance, Non Formal Education and Continuing Education
The department was established in 1984 and was renamed as
Distance, Non Formal and Continuing Education in 2008.
It offers specialized degree programmes/courses in Distance
Non-Formal and Continuing Education, Adult Education and
Educational Technology at MA Education, MEd, MPhil and
PhD in Education.
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Educational Planning, Policy Studies and Leadership (EPPSL)
The department was established in 1976 was renamed as EPPSL
in 2008. It offers programmes in educational planning and
management. These programmes are aimed at producing a cadre
of professionals for the educational institutions and organizations
in the country. Programmes of EPPSL include Postgraduate
Diploma, MA (EPM), MPhil and PhD in Education. The courses
of these programmes are attained to the field requirements of
target personnel in the areas of educational planning and
management.
Secondary Teacher Education
The Departmentt of Teacher Education was established in 1985
and was bifurcated into Secondary and Elementary Teacher
Education Departments in July 2003. Its programmes aim at
imparting academic and professional knowledge and training to
in-services and pre service teachers and scholars.
The programmes/courses of this department comprises MA, MEd
and BEd as professional degree programmes. The department also
offers MPhil and PhD in Education, which are aimed to prepare
highly skilled leaderships in the field of teacher education.
Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher
Education
The Department of Elementary Teacher Education was
established in 2003. In April 2008, the name of Elementary
Teacher Education Department was changed as Early Childhood
Education and Elementary Teacher Education Department.
The Department offers Associate Degree in Education, Post
Graduate Diploma in ECE, BEd (1- year), BEd (2- years),
BEd (4 years) and MPhil programme, it also offers Education
as subject at Matric, Intermediate and Graduate level.
The department is planning to launch, MA (Elementary Teacher PhD in Education with following specializations:
Education) and PhD Programmes. The department also plans to Distance and Non-Formal Education
offer non-credit research courses and postgraduate diploma for Educational Planning and Management
teaching in higher education. Elementary Teacher Education
Teacher Education
Science Education Special Education
The Department of Science Education was established in 1988. Science Education
The programmes and courses of the department are mainly
focused on education and training of mathematics and science All programmes of Faculty of Education are recognized by
teachers. Presently the department offers specialized courses in HEC and accreditation is under process with NACTE.
science education at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Specialized courses provide conceptual framework and insight 5. PhD in Education
into the teaching of science. The department also offers MEd, Faculty of Education offers PhD in Education with following
MPhil and PhD programmes in science education. specializations:
Distance and Non-formal Education
Special Education Educational Planning and Management
The Department was established in 1985. The department Elementary Teacher Education
imparts education and training to teachers for the special Science Education
children in four specialization namely visual impairment, hearing Teacher Education
impairment, physical disabilities and mental retardation with Special Education
particular emphasis to facilitate mainstreaming of special
children. Parents of the special children are also admitted to 5.1 PhD Eligibility to Apply
these programmes. i. Graduate holding MS/MPhil in the relevant area or
equivalent with GPA 3.00/1st Division will be eligible for
Present programmes/courses of this department comprise MEd, admission in PhD Programme.
MA, MPhil and PhD in the field of Special Education. ii. Test and Interview will be conducted by the department
concerned.
4. PROGRAMMES OF FACULTY OF EDUCATION iii. Candidate will apply for admission on prescribed form to
The Faculty has developed and launched more than 275 courses (up the concerned chairman of the department. If the candidate
to Spring, 2015 Semester) in various disciplines from SSC to PhD wishes to apply in more than one specialization, s/he has to
level programmes. It is now fully recognized by both the apply separately for each specialization.
government of Pakistan and International agencies as the prime iv. Admission will be strictly on merit and on approved criteria.
national provider of professional education and training at all levels.

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5.2 PhD Distance and Non-Formal Education Note: Admission form complete in all respect may be sent on
the following address:
Semester-1
a. Common Courses 9 Credit Hours CHAIRMAN
S. Credit Department of Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education,
Courses Faculty of Education, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad
No. hours
1. Comparative Education (4774) 3 Ph: 051-9250055
2. Instrumentation in Educational Research (4775) 3
3. E-Learning (4778) 3 5.3 PhD Educational Planning & Management

Semester-2 PhD Course Work: 18 Credit Hours

b. Specialization Course work (6 credit hours) Semester-1
a. Common Courses 9 Credit Hours
Specialization Courses: S. Credit
Courses
Student may take following specialization courses: No. Hours
1 Comparative Education (4774) 3
2 Instrumentation in Educational Research (4775) 3
1. Adult and Lifelong Education (4771) 3
3 E-Learning (4778) 3
Human Resource Management in Distance
2. 3
Education (4773) Semester-2
b. Course Work (Specialization) 6 Credit Hours
c. Collateral Area 1. Human Resource Management (4782) 3
Each student will take a course from this area equivalent to 3 2. Educational Leadership and Management (4783) 3
credit hours.
1. Discourse Analysis (4776) 3 c. Any one collateral area course: 3 Credit Hours
2. Emerging Trends in Pedagogy (4777) 3 (Subject to offering)
3. Inclusive Education (4779) Subject to offering 3 1. Discourse Analysis (4776) 3
4. Educational Leadership & Management (4783) 3 2. Emerging Trends in Pedagogy (4777) 3
3. Adult and Life Long Education (4771) 3
d. Comprehensive Examination
e. Publish research article as per approved policy of Higher d. Comprehensive Examination
Education Commission. e. Publish research article as per approved policy of Higher
f. Thesis (4786) Education Commission.
f. Thesis (4788)
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Note: Admission form complete in all respect may be sent on a. Core Courses 12 Credit Hour
the following address: S. Credit
Title of Course
No. hours
INCHARGE Elementary Education in Comparative
Department of Educational Planning 1. 3
Perspective
Policy Studies and Leadership, 2. Qualitative Research Methods 3
Faculty of Education, AIOU, Sector H8, Islamabad 3. Quantitative Research Design 3
Ph: 051-9250059 4. Elementary Teacher Education 3

b. Course Work Specialization (any one cluster)

5.4 PhD Education 6 Credit Hour
Specialization in Elementary Teacher Credit
Education) Cluster Course
hours
Curriculum Change Policy
Maximum Load per Semester: 18 Credit 3
Curriculum Analysis
Medium of Instruction: English Curriculum Integration 3
Semester Duration: 16-18 Weeks Educational Development Psychology 3
Mode of Delivery: ODL/Online Psychology Constructivism in Education 3
Course Work: 18 Credit Hours
Comparative Assessment 3
Thesis: 24 Credit Hours
Total Credit: 42 Credit Large Scale Assessment in
Education
PhD Eligibility Criteria Educational Survey Research 3
i. Graduate holding MPhil or equivalent with GPA 3.00/ Research Experimental Research 3
1st Division in credit hours will be eligible for admission in Total Quality Management 3
Educational
PhD Program. Human Resource Management in
Administration 3
ii. Departmental Subject based test with a least 60% score. Education
iii. Candidate will apply for admission on prescribed form to the
concerned Chairman of the department. If the candidate 3rd and 4th Semesters: Thesis (24 Credit Hours)
wishes to apply in more than one specialization, he/she has to
c. Comprehensive Examination
apply separately for each specialization.
d. Publish Research paper in Higher Education Approved Journal
iv. Admission will be strictly on merit and on approved criteria.
e. Thesis (24 Credit Hours)

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Besides having 48 hours of face to face interaction with coursed
tutor or resource persons, the students are expected to spend a
minimum of 220 hours of independent work in reaching course
guide, allied material and on line sources mentioned in the course
pack to meet the course requirements. The course workshop will
be intended to guide students about the methods of working,
orientation to course units (given in coursed guides), purpose of
allied material and the ways in which allied material can be
helpful in achieving course objectives. The course orientation will
be helpful for students to make independent study more
purposeful and directed. Further detail are as:
Tutorials
Tutorials for this program will be offered online. Tutorial
schedule will be given to the students and the tutors. Student login
ID and Password to be issued by course coordinator according to
the admission list. Course guidelines and work plan to be
electronically shared with students. Course discussion blog and
FAQ built and response to student queries, System of reminders
to students for upcoming assignments, guidance sessions and
workshop preparation. For this activity, online support will be
provided using LMS / MOODLE of AIOU. There will be 09
tutorial meetings (each meeting of 1 hour duration) for one course
and will be mandatory both for the students and the tutors.
Assignment
Assignments are compulsory component. For each 3 credit hours
course students have to attempt two assignments. Passing marks
in assignments are 50%. The student has to submit his/her hand
written assignments as per schedule before or on time. It is
advised that students must send their assignments under
registered cover and keep a photocopy for their own record. For
online program TV program/FM support and web TV material on
pre-requisite readings made accessible to students. Providing
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individual guidance on request through e-mail and discussion blog
to students. Allowing submission of draft assignments with power
point files for review and use during course workshop.
Workshop:
Workshop is compulsory component of the program. For each
3 credit hour course, there will be a workshop for one-week
duration at the main campus Islamabad. All expenditures
including travelling hostel charges etc. will be borne by the
students themselves. The university will not bear any
responsibility of TA/DA or provision of accommodation.
Attendance in the workshops is compulsory. Only those students
who have qualified the assignment component can attend the
workshop. Facility of University hostel is available at the
approved rates, provided that the rooms are vacant.
Mid Term examination:
Midterm examination will be conducted at the end of the
course workshop.
Final Examination:
At the last day of each workshop, information about final
examination will be given. To sit in the examination, one has to
qualify the assignment component and workshop separately.
Thesis:
The student will be allowed to take research thesis after
successful completion of 18 credit hours course work and
qualifying other requirements. There will be a synopsis
orientation workshop for two weeks at main campus
Islamabad. The student will develop research synopsis under
the guidance of the department.
 Dean / Chairman Note: Admission form complete in all respect may be sent
Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood on the following address:
Department of
Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher Education INCHARGE
ICT Block, AIOU, Islamabad Department of Science Education,
Phone: 051-9057718, 051-9057719 Block10, AIOU, Sector H-8 Islamabad
Ph: 051-9050080, 051-9057851,
5.5 PhD Science Education
5.6 PhD Teacher Education
PhD Course Work: 18 Credit Hours
Semester-1 PhD Course Work: 18 Credit Hours
Semester-1
a. Common Courses 9 Credit Hours a. Common Courses 9 Credit Hours
S. Credit S. Credit
Courses Courses
No. Hours No. Hours
1. Comparative Education (4774) 3 1. Comparative Education (4774) 3
2. Instrumentation in Educational Research (4775) 3 2. Instrumentation in Educational Research (4775) 3
3. E-Learning (4778) 3 3. E-Learning (4778) 3
Semester-2 Semester-2
b. Specialization Courses 6 Credit Hours b. Specialization Courses 6 Credit Hours
1. Nature of Science in Science Education (6779) 3 1. Discourse Analysis (4776) 3
2. Professional Development of Science Teacher 2. Emerging Trends in Pedagogy (4777) 3
3
(6777)
c. Collateral area Courses. The students can opt any one
c. Collateral Area Courses (any one from the following) from the following:
1. Human Resources Management (4782) 3 1. Human Resource Management (4782) 3
2. Educational Leadership &Management (4783) 3 2. Educational Leadership & Management (4783) 3
d. Comprehensive Examination d. Comprehensive Examination
e. Publish research article as per approved policy of Higher e. Publish research article as per approved policy of Higher
Education Commission. Education Commission.
f. Thesis (4789) f. Thesis (4787)

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Note: Admission form complete in all respect may be sent on d. Comprehensive Examination
the following address: e. Publish research article as per approved policy of Higher
Education Commission.
CHAIRPERSON f. Thesis (4785)
Department of Secondary Teacher Education
Faculty of Education, Note: Admission form complete in all respect may be sent on
AIOU, Sector H-8 Islamabad the following address:
Ph: 051-9250057, 051-9057708
CHAIRPERSON
5.7 PhD Special Education Department of Special Education,
AIOU, H-8, Islamabad.
PhD Course Work: 18 Credit Hours Ph. 051-9250078
Semester-1
a. Common Courses 9 Credit Hours 5.8 Fee Tariff for PhD Education
S. Credit Registration Fee: Rs.2000/-(at first admission in university)
Courses
No. Hours Admission Fee: Rs.2000/-(at first semester of programme)
1. Comparative Education (4774) 3 - 3 credit hours course Rs.3340.00
2. Instrumentation in Educational Research (4775) 3 - Thesis Rs.27850.00
3. E-Learning (4778) 3 - Technology Fee Rs. 100/- (Per Student/Semester)

Semester-2 5.9 PhD Coordinators

For clarification about academic matters, please contact on the
b. Specialization Courses 6 Credit Hours following addresses:
Planning and Programming for Exceptional 1. DNFCE Department
1. 3
Youth (4780) Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Chaudhary
2. Emerging Trends in Special Education (4781) 3 Ph: 051-9250055
Email: drajmal@aiou.edu.pk
c. Collateral Area
Each student will take a course (3 credit hours) from this area
2. EPPSL Department
1. Discourse Analysis (4776) 3 Dr. Afshan Huma
2. Emerging Trends in Pedagogy ( 4777) 3 Ph: 051-9250059, 9057714
3. Educational Leadership & Management (4783) 3 Email: afhsan.huma@aiou.edu.pk

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3. Science Education Department 4. Fee structure of any course/thesis/seminars programme may
Dr. Farkhanda Rasheed Ch. be changed during the programme. Student has to deposit the
Ph: 051-9057797 required fee as intimated by the Admission Department.
E-mail: farkhunda.rasheed@aiou.edu.pk 5. During each semester there will be compulsory workshop of
one week for each course. Only those students who qualify
4. Secondary Teacher Education Department the assignments components will be eligible to take final
Dr. Naveed Sultana examination.
Ph: 051-9250057, 9057705
Email: naveed.sultana@aiou.edu.pk FACULTY MEMBERS
Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood
5. Special Education Department Dean
Dr. Tanzila Nabeel Ph: 051-9057702, 051-9050058, 051-9250060,
Ph: 051-9250078, 9057853
Email: spedu@aiou.edu.pk Chairpersons of Departments
1. Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood
6. Early Childhood Education & Elementary Teacher Early Childhood Education & Elementary Teacher
Education Department Education Department
Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood Ph: 051-9057719, 051-9057718
Ph: 051-9057719, 051-9057718 Email: Nasir.mahmood@aiou.edu.pk
Email: nasir.mahmood@aiou.edu.pk
2. Dr. Tanzeela Nabeel
6. SPECIFIC INFORMATION Special Education Department
1. If a student is required to take course(s) of lower level, s/he Ph: 051-9057853, 051-9250078
will be allowed to do so but the credit of these courses will Email: tanzilanabeel@gmail.com
not be counted towards his/her PhD credits.
2. If a student has to remain absent for a period of one or more than 3. Dr. Naveed Sultana
one semesters in case of exigency or proceeding abroad, he may Secondary Teacher Education Department
apply for the freezing of the period for thesis without violating Ph: 051-9057705, Email: drnaveeda@gmail.com
the maximum period i.e. five years. The student will have to pay
fee at the rate of six credit hours for the frozen period. 4. Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Chaudhary
3. The student shall be allowed to pursue only one programme Associate Professor & Chairman
at a time at AIOU. Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education Department
Ph: 051-9250055, Email: drajmal@aiou.edu.pk

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5. Dr. Afshan Huma 5. Dr. Muhammad Tanveer Afzal
Educational Planning, Policy Studies & Leadership Department Secondary Teacher Education Department
Ph: 051-9250059, Email: afhsan.hum@aiou.edu.pk Ph: 051-9057711,
Email: tanveer.afzal@aiou.edu.pk
6. Dr. Muhammad Samiullah
Science Education Department 6. Dr. Zafar Iqbal
Ph: 051-9057852, Email: samiullah@aiou.edu.pk Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education Department
Ph: 051-9057720,
Associate Professor Email: zafarar72@yahoo.com
1. Dr. Fazal ur Rehman
Early Childhood Education & Elementary Teacher 7. Dr. Afshan Huma
Education Department Educational Planning,
Ph: 051-9057268, Email: fazalaiou@yahoo.com Policy Studies & Leadership Department
Ph: 051-9250059,
Assistant Professors Email: afhsan.hum@aiou.edu.pk
1. Dr. Muhammad Samiullah
Science Education Department 8. Dr. Azhar Mumtaz Saadi
Ph: 051-9057852 Educational Planning,
Email: samigoldmetalist1077@hotmail.com Policy Studies & Leadership Department
Ph: 051-9057709
2. Dr. Shaista Majid Email: azhar.mumtaz@aiou.edu.pk
Special Education Department
Ph: 051-9057858, Email: adeeb_shaista@yahoo.com 9. Dr. Muhammad Athar Hussain
Early Childhood Education & Elementary Teacher
3. Dr. Zahid Majeed Education Department
Special Education Department Ph: 051-9057268,
Ph: 051-9057294, Email: zah_ent@yahoo.com Email: Muhammad.athar@aiou.edu.pk

4. Dr. Munazza Ambreen 10. Dr. Rehmatullah Bhatti

Secondary Teacher Education Department Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education Department
Ph: 051-9057713 Ph: 051-9057706
Email: munazza.ambreen@aiou.edu.pk Email: rehmat.ullah@aiou.edu.pk

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 Lecturers 7. Ms. Tahira Bibi
1. Dr. Amtul Hafeez Educational Planning,
Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education Department Policy Studies & Leadership Department
Ph: 051-9057706 Ph: 051-9057715
Email: amtulhafeezch@yahoo.com Email: tahiralepm@gmail.com

2. Mrs. Mamonah Ambreen 8. Ms. Sarwat Maqbool

Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education Department Educational Planning,
Ph: 051-9057707 Policy Studies & Leadership Department
Email: mamonahambreen@yahoo.com Ph: 051-9057704
E.mail: sarwatmaqbool@gmail.com
3. Mrs. Naila Naseer
Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education Department 9. Mr. Hamid Nadeem
Ph: 051-9057194 Educational Planning,
Email: naila.naseer@aiou.edu.pk Policy Studies & Leadership Department
Ph: 051-9057709
4. Dr. Aftab Ahmed E.mail: hamid.ali@aiou.edu.pk
Distance, Non-Formal & Continuing Education Department
Ph: 051-9057720 10. Dr. Sidra Rizwan
Email: aftab.ahmed@aiou.edu.pk Secondary Teacher Education Department
Ph: 051-9057707
5. Dr. Farkhunda Rasheed Ch. Email: sidra.rizwan@aiou.edu.pk
Science Education Department
Ph: 051-9057797 11. Ms. Tooba Malik
Email: farkhunda.rasheed@aiou.edu.pk Secondary Teacher Education Department
Ph: 051-9057711
6. Mr. Arshad Mehmood Qamar Email: tooba.saleem@aiou.edu.pk
Science Education Department
Ph: 051-9057168 12. Ms. Mubshera Tufail
Email: arshad.mehmood@aiou.edu.pk Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education
Ph: 051-9057719, 051-9057718
Email: mubasheratufail@yahoo.com

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 GENERAL INFORMATION
i. The certificates/degrees of AIOU are equivalent to any
other recognized Board/University.
ii. A candidate is required to send complete admission form
alongwith attested copies of all educational and experience
certificates to Department as mentioned in the prospectus
before or on the closing date.
iii. If an applicant of post-graduate/research level programme
does not receive any information regarding admission even
after three months of submission of application, he/she
should presume himself/herself non-selected.
iv. The student cannot change the specialization at post-
graduate research level during the programme after once
being admitted to a specific field.
v. A course taken by any student cannot be changed during
the semester.
vi. The address of a student will not be changed during the
semester. However in real hardship cases change of
courses will be allowed within fifteen days after receipt of
books and deposit of prescribed fee.
vii. Admission to courses for both the Spring and Autumn
semesters are generally offered in the months of February
and August, respectively, whereas examinations
commenced in November and May respectively. The
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continuing students are sent computerized admission
forms. However if for any reason, the student could not get
the said form, he/she may purchase admission form from
any Regional Office of the university or download from
AIOU website aiou.edu.pk.com and send it to the
university within due date.
viii. Fee cannot be refunded once paid for admission nor can it
be adjusted for any other programme.
ix. On payment of the registration fee, each student will be
issued a registration number. This number must be quoted
in all the future correspondence alongwith the roll number,
course(s), code number and semester.
x. Study material shall be mailed to the students at their given
address.
xi. After receipt of the study package, students are usually
intimated by the part time tutors appointed for each course for
tutorial guidance, within fifteen days. If you do not get
information about tutors, you are required to send your
assignment by registered post to the concerned Regional
Director, Assistant Regional Director without delay; you are
also required to retain a photocopy of all your assignments.
xii. Rules and regulations framed, amended and changed from
time to time by the authorities, bodies of the university
will be effective as deemed necessary. The student will
have to abide by all such rules and regulations from the
date of their implementation.
xiii. A student who fails in continuous assessment component
is not eligible to reappear but will be allowed to re-register
for the same course at its next offering semester by the
university.
xiv. It is the responsibility of the student to remain in touch
with the department regarding the selected programme.
xv. A student already enrolled to a programme or a
specialization of a programme shall not be allowed to
transfer or to get admission to another programme unless
he/she formally postpones it till the completion of the new
programme or withdraws from the previous programme.
xvi. After completion of a programme successfully, a student
has to apply to the Controller of Examinations for issuance
of certificate/degree.
xvii. The university reserves the right to change the contents of this
prospectus without any prior notice as per university policy.
xviii. The student must inform the Admission Department in
writing within the period of 15 days after receipt of study
material parcel. If found any wrong/short material/ books
which is not according to the admission form/ check list or
mistake in name and address. No request for any change
will be entertained after the stipulated period.
xix. Check the books and tally with the course codes mentioned
on the address label pasted on the registered packet. If there
is any discrepancy, write immediately to Admission
Department for correction/supply of requisite books.
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xx. 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.
xxi. Admission form received without prescribed fee or less fee
or fee deposited after due date will not be considered.
xxii. In case of discrepancies in the name of student/ Fathers
name of the student or difference in name mentioned in
his/her other educational certificates, the name on the
Matric certificate of the student will be considered as
correct name. The Examination Department shall also
issue certificate/degree on the said name.
xxiii. In case provision of forged documents for admission, not
only the admission will be refused to the applicant but the
fee deposited by him/her will also be forfeited. The
university may proceed further in the matter.
xxiv. Applicant should ensure that the information provided
in Admission Form is correct. If at any stage, the
information found false or the applicant was not
eligible according to the admission criteria, the
admission shall be cancelled and there will be no right
to claim the degree.
REGULATIONS FOR
REFUND OF ADMISSION FEE
 REGULATIONS FOR v) The amount deposited by the candidates/student in excess
(more than the prescribed fee) will be refunded/adjusted
REFUND OF ADMISSION FEE
within a year.
Admission fee once deposited by the candidates/students in
vi) Cases of refund of admission fee will be processed after
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 by
only on the production of original Bank Challan/Receipt
the candidates/students will be settled in the following cases:
No. 3 & 4.
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 a
another programme and communicate their decision in
semester, admission will be cancelled in both the
black and white to the admission section before dispatch of
programmes and the fee deposited for both the programmes
study material in such cases, fee will be refunded to them
will be forfeited.
after deduction of 10% of the total amount deposited.
viii) Applicant should ensure that the information
ii) The candidates/students who discontinue the programme/
provided in Admission Form is correct. If at any
courses(s) after dispatch of books, neither their admission
stage the information found false or the applicant
will be cancelled nor fee will be refunded to them.
was not eligible according to the admission
iii) The candidates/students who are not allowed admission to
criteria, the admission shall be cancelled and there
a programme offered by the university due to less
will be no right to claim the degree.
enrolment/non formation of viable group/non offering of IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
courses, full fee will be refunded to them. Sr. # Name Telephone Nos.
051-9250043
iv) The candidates/students who know that they are ineligible 1. Director Admissions
Fax: 051-9250162
for admission to a programme, and even then they deposit
2. Additional Registrar (Mailing) 051-9250185
the fee, in such cases, the fee will be refunded after the
deduction of 5% as services charges from the total amount. 3. Controller of Examination 051-9250012
4. Director Students Affairs 051-9250174

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