ISLAMABAD: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has extended the last date for submission of admissions’ forms for its matric to PhD-level programmes until October 10. This decision was taken by the AIOU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Shahid Siddiqui at the meeting of departments’ heads, held here on Friday. Considering the demands received from aspiring students, particularly from remote regions, it was decided to facilitate them to continue their study. It was hoped that both fresh and continuing students would take benefit of the opportunity, provided to them as a special case, on payment of a minimum late fee. The meeting also decided to hold ‘Open Day’ on October 4 at the university’s main campus to apprise the students of the admission’s process and the academic programmes being offered in the current semester. Similar event will also take place at the university’s 44 regional offices across the country next week.