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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
(A summary of University Educational Programs)

SPRING-2012

Source:
2012

Prospectuses Spring-

& University Website:

http://www.aiou.edu.pk

Compiled by:

Muhammad Hasnain Directorate of Student Advisory & Counseling Services, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

Ms. Mehr un Nisa &

For further information:

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Directorate of Student Advisory & Counseling Services Gateway Block, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8
Islamabad.

92-51-9057165, 9057813, 9057814, 9057816

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Contents
Ph.D
EDUCATION

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

AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

M.Phil EDUCATION 05 Distance, Non Formal Education (DNFE) Secondary Teacher Education Educational Planning & Management (EPM) Special Education Science Education
STATISTICS

06 PHYSICS URDU 08 ECONOMICS 09 PAKISTANI LANGUAGE 10

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MS COMPUTER SCIENCE

11 MS MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 12

M.SC (HONS) LIVE STOCK

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 M.SC (HONS) AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

14 M.SC (HONS) RURAL DEVELOPMENT 15

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Ph. D (Education)
Prospectus Specialization Rs. 500 o Distance, Non Formal & Continuing Education. o Educational Planning, Policy Studies & Leadership. o Science Education. o Secondary Teacher Education. o Special Education. Graduate holding MS/M.Phil in the relevant area or equivalent with GPA 3.00/Ist Division will be eligible for admission in Ph.D Programme. Candidate will apply for admission on prescribed form to the concerned chairman of the department. If the candidate wishes to apply in more than one specialization, he/she has to apply separately for each specialization Subject (GAT) (Education) by NTS with at least 60% score. Admission will be strictly on approved criteria. The scholar will deposit Fee after admission intimation from the admission department of AIOU. Minimum Period: 2 years. Medium of instruction and examination/thesis shall be English Published research article in Journals Registration Fee: Admission Fee: Technology Fee: 03 Credit Hours Fee: 06 Credit Hours Fee: Thesis 24 Credit Hours: Name Dr. Muhammad Javed Iqbal Higher Education Commission approved 200/(at first time enrollment). 1000/(in first semester only) 100/(Per Semester) 2638/5277/21107/Department/Ph No. DNFCE Department, Block5, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. Phone: 0519057707 dnfe@yahoo.com EPPSL Department, Block 5, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. Phone: 0519250059, 9057714 hamid_khan@aiou.edu.pk Secondary Teacher Education Department, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. Phone: 0519250056, 9057701 rehana_masroor@aiou.edu.pk Special Education Department, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9250078, 9057853, spedu@aiou.edu.pk Science Education Department Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9250080, 0519057851, Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.

Eligibility Admission Procedure Test/Interview Merit Criteria Admission Confirmation Duration of Program Completion Medium of instruction Research Paper Fee Tariff

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Dr. Hamid Khan Niazi

Prof. Dr. Rehana Masroor

Dr. Tanzila Nabeel

Dr. Qudsia Riffat

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qrifat@yahoo.com

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Ph. D (Agricultural Extension)

Prospectus Eligibility Rs. 500 The minimum entry requirement for admission to Ph.D in Agricultural Extension shall be M. Sc (Hons) Agricultural Extension with first division or 3:00 GPA. OR M.Sc (Hons) Agriculture degree with first division with deficiency courses. The deficiency courses will be given by Ph.D admission committee to those candidates whose basic eligible degree is other than Agricultural Extension specialization from approved courses of M.Sc (Hons) Agricultural Extension Program. Admission Procedure Test/Interview Merit Criteria Admission Confirmation Duration of Program Completion Medium of instruction Research Paper Fee Tariff For Detail Chairman Department of Agricultural Sciences Block No.6. 1st Floor, Allama Iqbal Open University H-8, Islamabad. Candidate will apply for admission on prescribed form to the concerned chairman of the department. Subject (GAT) (Education) by NTS with at least 60% score. Admission will be strictly on approved criteria. The scholar will deposit Fee after admission intimation from the admission department of AIOU. Minimum Period: 2 years. Medium of instruction and examination/thesis shall be English Publish research article in Higher Education Commission approved Journals

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M.Phil Education
Prospectus Duration Specialization Rs. 500 Atleast Two Years Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education Educational Planning and Management Secondary Teacher Education Special Education Science Education Study Material, Workshops, Assignments English

Method of Instruction Medium of Instruction Eligibility (GRE type test and interview will be held for all M.Phil program) M.Phil Education i) M.A Education (at least 2nd division) or (DNFE): ii) M.Ed (at least 2nd Division) or iii) M.S.Ed (at least 2nd Division) Note: Admission will be granted on merit according to the approved criteria of AIOU. M.Phil Education i) M.Ed /M.A (Education) or (Special Education): M.S.Ed (at least 2nd division) Note: Admission will be strictly on merit basis. However candidates having experience in education training and rehabilitation of children with disabilities will be preferred M.Phil Education i) M.Ed /M.A (Teacher Education): (Education)/M.S.Ed (at least 2nd division) Note: Admission to M.Phil (Teacher Education) will be made on merit basis as per approved criteria. The admission criteria will be based on academic background, published work, teaching/research experience, written test and interview M.Phil Education i) M.A (EPM) with at least (EPM): 2nd division. Note: Admission to M.Phil (EPM) will be made on merit basis as per approved criteria. The admission criteria will be based on academic background, published work, teaching/research experience, written test and interview. M.Phil Education i) M.A/M.Ed/MS.Ed degree in Science Education (at least (Science Education): 2nd division). Note: Admission will be granted on merit according to the approved criteria of AIOU. Fee Tariff Registration Fee: Rs. 200/(on first time Admission Fee: enrollment) Technology Fee: Rs. 1000/(in first semester only) 03 Credit Hours Rs. 100 (Per Semester) Fee: Rs. 2638/Research Thesis: Rs. 21107/Procedure for Depositing the Fees: Admission form complete in all respects be sent to concerned Chairman. Selected candidates will deposit the fee after intimation from admission department. For Detail: DNFCE Department Block No. 5, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad 92-51-9057246 EPPSL Department, Block No. 5, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad 92-51-9057716

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Secondary Teacher Education, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad Special Education Department, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad Science Education Department, AIOU, H-8, Islamabad

92-519250057,9057781 92-519250078,9057857 92-51-9057852

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M.Phil Statistics
Prospectus Duration Total Credits Course Works Research Thesis Medium of Instruction Eligibility GAT Test Fee Tariff Rs. 500 02 Years (minimum 04 semester) 30 credit hours 24 credit hours 06 credit hours English 2nd division M.Sc Statistics. Candidate must have to qualify GAT (General) test from NTS (not less than 50%) Registration Fee: Rs. 1000/- (on first time Admission Fee: enrollment) Technology Fee: Rs. 1000/- (at the time of Course Fee: admission) Rs. 100/- (Per Semester) Rs. 5547/- (per 03 credit hours course) Admission in M.Phil program will be made once a year. The complete admission form along with attested copies of testimonials be sent at the following address: Chairman, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Open University Research Complex (ORC), Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad. Ph. No. 051-9057266 Note: Interview will be conducted by the department. Only the GAT passed and Department subject test qualifying candidates (50% marks) will be called for the said interview. The test will be held in the department Math & Stat research complex at the AIOU Main Campus, Islamabad only. Test and interview will be based on the subject contents of M.Sc Statistics course work etc Dr. Muhammad Zakria Inchage/Assistant Professor (Statistics) Open University Research Complex (ORC), Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad. Ph. No. 051-9057266

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M.Phil Physics
Prospectus Duration Total Credits Course Works Research Thesis Medium of Instruction Eligibility GAT Test Merit Criteria Fee Tariff Rs. 500 02 Years (minimum 04 semester) 36 credit hours 24 credit hours 12 credit hours English M. Sc. /equivalent Physics degree with at least second division. Candidate must have to qualify GAT (General) test from NTS (not less than 50%) Admission will be strictly on approved criteria. 1st Semester Fee: Rs. 19300/nd 2 Semester Fee: Rs. 18115/3rd Semester Fee: Rs. 4615/4th Semester Fee: Rs. 24015/The original admission from (duly filled in) along with the required testimonials/marks sheets are to be sent to: Chairman Department of Physics, Science Block, 1st Floor Allama Iqbal Open University Sector - H-8, Islamabad. Prof. Dr. Syed Zafar Ilyas, Chairman, Department of Physics, Science Block, 1st Floor, AIOU, Sector - H-8, Islamabad. Ph: 051-9057830, 051-9250066.

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Prospectus Duration Eligibility

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M.Phil Urdu Rs. 500 Atleast Two Years i) M.A Urdu with at least 2nd division or equivalent. ii) Satisfactory score/pass in GAT (General Test). Note: After getting successful score in GAT (General Test) the candidates shall be eligible for subject test and interview The workshop is a compulsory component for M.Phil program. It consists of 28 days duration. Workshop will be held in Islamabad (Main Campus). Registration Fee: Rs. 200/- (on first time Admission Fee: enrollment) Technology Fee: Rs. 1000/- (at the time of Course Tuition admission) Fee: Rs. 100/- (Per Semester) Rs. 2638/- (per 03 credit hours) Students will deposit fee after confirmation of admission Students will send the application forms on the following address through registered post or by hand. Chairman Department of Urdu Block No. 8 Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad Department of Urdu Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad Ph No. 92-51-9057770

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M.Phil Economics
Prospectus Duration Total Credits Course Works Research Thesis Medium of Instruction Eligibility GAT Test Fee Tariff Rs. 500 02 Years (minimum 04 semester) 36 credit hours 24 credit hours 12 credit hours English 2nd Class Masters Degree in Economics. A test equivalent to GAT test will be essential for admission to this program. (Not Less than 50%). Registration Fee: Rs. 200/- (on first time Admission Fee: enrollment) Technology Fee: Rs. 1000/- (at the time of Course Fee: admission) Thesis Fee: Rs. 100/- (Per Semester) Rs. 5547/- (per 03 credit hours course) Rs. 44487/Admission in M.Phil program will be made once a year. The complete admission form along with attested copies of testimonials be sent at the following address: The Chairman Department of Economics, Block No. 09, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad Note: Only GAT/NTS qualifying candidates (50% marks) will be called for the said test/interview. The test will be held at the main campus, Islamabad only. Test and Interview will be based on the contents like Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Issues in Pakistan Economy, etc. For further information please contact the faculty member academic staff of the department. Dr. Rashid A Naeem Chairman, Department of Economics, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad Ph No. 92-51-9250075, 9057838

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M.Phil (Pakistan Languages) (Punjabi/Pashto/Sindhi/Saraiki/Balochi/Brahvi) Prospectus Rs. 500 Duration Atleast Two Years Eligibility M.A in Punjabi/Pashto/Balochi/Brahvi/Sindhi/Saraiki (at least 2nd division) from any recognized University GRE Test A test equivalent to GAT test will be essential for admission to this program Fee Tariff Registration Fee: Rs. 200/- (on first time Admission Fee: enrollment) Technology Fee: Rs. 1000/- (at the time of Course Fee: admission) Rs. 100/- (Per Semester) Rs. 2638/- (per 03 credit hours) Workshop The workshop is a compulsory component for M.Phil program. It consists of 40 to 45 hours duration. Payment of Fee Students will deposit fee after confirmation of admission Admission Students will send the application forms on the following Procedure address through registered post or by hand. Chairman Department of Pakistani Language, Block No. 8 Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad For Detail Department of Pakistani Language Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad Ph No. 92-51-9250071

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MS (Computer Science)
Prospectus Duration Total Credits Eligibility Rs. 500 2 years (one year course work + one year research work) 48 Credit Hours (24 Cr. Hours course work + 24 Cr. Hours research work Master degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering (16 Years). Four years bachelor degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering (16 Years) with minimum 130 credit hours. Candidate must have to qualify GAT (General) test from NTS (not less than 50%) prior to submission of application. The short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Admission Committee for merit based final selection as per university rules. Regular classes will be conducted on campus in the evening. Minimum 70% attendance is compulsory in each course during a semester A class of limited number of students will be admitted Face-to-face regular classes and selected online classes through video/tele conferencing English Research work of 24 credit hours in the 3rd & 4th semester Registration: Rs. 200/- (once on first time Admission Fee: enrollment) Technology Fee: Rs. 1000/ (once at the time of Fee for 1st admission) Semester: Rs. 100/(per semester) Course Fee: Rs. 26040/Rs. 5861/- (per 3 credit hours course without lab component) Rs. 7306/- (per 3 credit hours course with lab component) Library Membership: Rs. 200/- (each semester) Security Rs. 5,000/(Refundable) Rs. 29080/Research Registration of Rs. 29080/Thesis in Semester3 Research Registration of Thesis in Semester4 The original admission from (duly filled in) along with the required testimonials/marks sheets are to be sent to: Chairman, Department of Computer Science, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad Note: Only selected candidates will be informed for deposit of fee. Prof. Dr. Nawshad Khan Dean F/O Sciences Department of Computer Science,

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Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad Ph No. 92-51-9057258, 9250093

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MS. Management Sciences

Prospectus Specialization Rs. 500 o Human Resource Management (HRM) o Banking & Finance (B&F) o Markeeting 1 year 30 credit hours 24 credit hours 06 credit hours English Applicants having 16 years of business education (Old MBA / MPA / M.Com / ACMA / ACA / 4-Years B.Com / 4Years BBA) from any HEC recognized institution with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA would be eligible to apply. Registration Fee: Rs. 1000/- (on first time Admission Fee: enrollment) Technology Fee: Rs. 5000/- (at the time of Course Fee: admission) Thesis Fee: Rs. 100/- (Per Semester) Degree Fee: Rs. 8000/- (per 03 credit hours course) Rs. 44487/Rs. 1000/Complete admission form along with attested copies of testimonials be sent at the following address: Chairman Department of Business Administration Allama Iqbal Open University Block No.13, Sector H-8, Islamabad Note: Only selected candidates will be informed for deposit of fee. Department of Business Administration, Allama Iqbal Open University Block No. 13, Sector H-8, Islamabad Ph No. 051- 9250089, 051-9057722

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M.Sc (Hons) (Rural Development)

Prospectus Duration AIOU Credits Eligibility Rs. 500 Minimum Two Years (04 Semester) 48 Credit Hour (24 credit course work & 24 credit research work). B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Agriculture Engineering degree in 2nd division or M.A/M.Sc., in Social Work/Sociology/Rural Sociology/Anthropology/Forestry or DVM degree in 2nd division/Economics/Developmental Studies/ Environmental Sciences/HRD/NRM/Business Management degree with second division/2.5 CGPA. Candidates must have to qualify Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) being conducted by National Testing Services (NTS) The admission will be made strictly on merit. Study Material, Assignments, Tutorial Support, Thesis, and Workshop The workshop for a course will be conducted at the end of each semester; the duration of the workshop will be 24 days for each course depending on the content to be delivered. Research Thesis is compulsory English Registration: Admission Fee: Technology Fee: Course Fee: Thesis Fee: Thesis Evaluation Fee: Rs. 200/(on first time enrollment) Rs. 700/(at the time of admission) Rs. 100/(per semester) Rs. 2880/(per 03 credit hour course) Rs. 23040/Rs. 4356/(at the time of submission of the thesis) The prescribed printed admission form will be entertained. The admission forms (duly filled in) along with the required testimonials/mark sheets are to be sent to: Chairman, Department of Agricultural Sciences, Block No. 6 Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad Note: Only selected candidates will be informed for deposit of fee. Department of Agricultural Sciences, Block No. 06 Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad Ph No. 92-51-9057750, 9250064

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

Prospectus Duration Total AIOU Credits Specialization Eligibility Rs. 500 Minimum 02 Years 48 Credit Hour (24 credit course work & 24 credit research work) Live Stock Management Candidate possessing B.Sc (Hons.) Animal Husbandry/DVM degree equivalent to second division in Annual system (not less than 2.5 CGP) in semester system will be eligible for admission Candidates must have to qualify Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) being conducted by National Testing Services (NTS). (Not Less than 50%). Merit as per policy of the University. Only selected candidates will be informed about their admission and they will be required to pay the dues by the prescribed dates. Study Material, Practicals, Workshops The laboratory of local Animal husbandry/Veterinary Institutes/Universities or appropriate livestock farms will be engaged for this purpose and will be supervised by the university appointed tutors Research work of 24 credits in the 3rd & 4th semester is compulsory English Registration: Admission Fee: Technology Fee: Course Fee: Laboratory Fee/Workshop: Thesis Fee: Thesis Evaluation Fee: Rs. 200/- (on first time enrollment) Rs. 700/- (at the time of admission) Rs. 100/- (Per Semester) Rs. 2880/- (per 03 credit hour) Rs. 2196/-

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Rs. 22968/- (for Four credit) Rs. 4356/The prescribed printed admission form will be entertained. The admission forms (duly filled in) along with the required testimonials/mark sheets are to be sent to: Chairman Department of Agricultural Sciences Block No.6, 1st Floor, Allama Iqbal Open University H-8, Islamabad. Note: Only selected candidates will be informed for deposit of fee. Department of Agricultural Sciences, Block No. 06 Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad

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Ph No. 92-51-9057750, 9250064

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M.Sc (Hons.) (Agricultural Extension)

Prospectus Duration Total AIOU Credits Specialization Eligibility Rs. 500 Minimum 02 Years 48 Credit Hour (24 credit course work & 24 credit research work) Agricultural Extension (i) Candidates possessing B.Sc (Hons.) Agricultural Extension degree with at least 2nd division. (ii) B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, Rural Sociology, Animal Husbandry, DVM, B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering Degree in second division are also eligible for admission in M. Sc. (Hons) Agricultural Extension, but the Admission Committee may define deficiency courses for them, if necessary. Candidates must have to qualify Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) being conducted by National Testing Services (NTS) Selection of the candidates will be made strictly on the basis of merit. Study Material, Assignments, Tutorial Support Research work of 24 credit hour in the 3rd & 4th semester is compulsory English Registration: Rs. 200/(on first time enrollment) Admission Rs. 700/(at the time of admission) Fee: Rs. 100/(Per Semester) Technology Rs. 2880/(per 03 credit hour) Fee: Rs. 23040/Course Fee: Rs. 4356/(at the time of Thesis Fee: submission of Thesis the thesis) Evaluation Fee: The prescribed printed admission form will be entertained. The admission forms (duly filled in) along with the required testimonials/mark sheets are to be sent to: Chairman, Department of Agricultural Sciences, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad Note: Only selected candidates will be informed for deposit of fee. Department of Agricultural Sciences, Block No. 06 Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad Ph No. 92-51-9057750, 9250064

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Important Phone Numbers

S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Designation/Department Director (Admissions) Director Regional Services Director Student Affairs Student Advisory (Information) Overseas Cell Controller of Examinations Central Library Regional Campus, Islamabad Regional Campus, Rawalpindi Office Phone No. 9250043 9250036 9250174 9250175 9250175 9250012 9250040 9250171 9250186 Inter Com 7411 7210 7812 7816/7814/7813 7165 7309 7861 7608 7439

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