Allama Iqbal Open University Entry Test 2026-27
About This Entry Test
Allama Iqbal Open University admits students to its BS programmes on open merit without an entry test, with eligibility set per programme (e.g. 50% with Mathematics for Computer Science). Admissions are offered in Autumn and Spring semesters. This page covers the undergraduate entry test requirement for Allama Iqbal Open University profile.
Test at a Glance
| Test name | No entry test – open merit |
| Conducted by | N/A (AIOU Directorate of Admissions) |
| Applies to | All BS programmes (ODL and face-to-face) are admitted on open merit per official programme pages; no entry test mentioned in the Autumn 2026 eligibility & fee document. |
| Eligibility | HSSC-based BS: FA/FSc/A-Level/12 years education or equivalent; BS CS/AI/Cyber Security: minimum 50% in Intermediate/A-Level with Mathematics (deficiency maths courses for non-maths students); science F2F programmes: FSc Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering; BA/BSc-based 2.5-year BS: 45% (BS History 50%); AD-based: 50%. |
| Schedule | Two semesters per year: Autumn (admissions around July-Sep) and Spring (around Jan-Mar). Check official website for current phase dates. |
| Merit weightage | Open merit on previous qualification; formula: check official website. |
Test Format
N/A
Eligibility
HSSC-based BS: FA/FSc/A-Level/12 years education or equivalent; BS CS/AI/Cyber Security: minimum 50% in Intermediate/A-Level with Mathematics (deficiency maths courses for non-maths students); science F2F programmes: FSc Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering; BA/BSc-based 2.5-year BS: 45% (BS History 50%); AD-based: 50%.
How to Register
Online Admission System (OAS) via https://www.aiou.edu.pk/ ; first-semester fees listed in official Autumn 2026 Eligibility & Fee document (e.g. from Rs. 17,650 for many ODL BS programmes). Check official website.
Test Schedule 2026-27
Two semesters per year: Autumn (admissions around July-Sep) and Spring (around Jan-Mar). Check official website for current phase dates.
Merit Formula
Open merit on previous qualification; formula: check official website.
Preparation Tips
- No test required; ensure you meet the 50% and Mathematics requirement for CS/AI programmes.
- Prepare for deficiency maths courses if you did not study maths at intermediate.
- Apply early in the semester phase through the OAS portal.
- Choose ODL vs face-to-face mode carefully as eligibility differs for science programmes.
- Keep IBCC equivalence ready if from a non-Pakistani system.
Official Links
- Official test / admission page
- Allama Iqbal Open University profile on Pak Student Hub
- Admission schedules and Merit Calculator
- How university merit is calculated
- ECAT vs NET vs NAT – which test to take
- All entry tests
Last updated: 18 October 2026. Test patterns, fees and dates are set by the university or test body and change every year. Always confirm on the official website before registering.
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