Allama Iqbal Open University

AIOU · Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory · Public sector · Established 1974

AIOU is the largest distance learning university in Pakistan, serving over a million students through correspondence, regional offices and tutor-supported study.

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AIOU calculators

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Grading scale

Semester and annual systems; distance learning courses carry 3 credits each.

Allama Iqbal Open University grading scale
Grade	Points	Marks (%)
A	4.00	85-100
A-	3.67	80-84
B+	3.33	75-79
B	3.00	71-74
B-	2.67	68-70
C+	2.33	64-67
C	2.00	61-63
C-	1.67	58-60
D+	1.33	54-57
D	1.00	50-53
F	0.00	Below 50

Autumn and Spring semesters with assignment plus final examination assessment.

Admission process

Open admission policy
Qualification requirements vary by programme

Merit aggregate weightage

Matric / O-Level25%
Intermediate / A-Level45%
Entry Test / Interview30%

Scholarships at AIOU

HEC Need-Based Scholarship

Covers tuition plus a living stipend for students whose family income is below the HEC threshold. Applied for through the university financial aid office.

Merit Scholarship

Tuition waiver of 25-100% awarded each semester on the basis of the previous semester CGPA and a clean disciplinary record.

Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship

Government of Pakistan programme for undergraduate students from low-income households at HEC-recognised public and private universities.

Campuses

Islamabad Main
Regional campuses nationwide

Guides mentioning AIOU

Budgeting as a University Student in PakistanA realistic monthly budget for hostel and day-scholar students, plus how tuition instalment plans and scholarships change the numbers.