Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is commencing the admissions for the Spring 2024 semester (first phase) across the country, including AJK and GB, on January 15, 2024, while admissions in the second phase will start from March 01. The admissions in the first phase include Matric, FA, I. Com, certificate courses, BS (face to face), MPhil, and PhD programs, according to a press release on Wednesday. The second phase will offer teacher training programs, Associate Degree (BA), Post Graduate Diploma, and BS (ODL) programs. Vice Chancellor AIOU, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, has instructed the regional heads of the university to enable facilitation centers to support students. The students can use computer and internet facilities in the university’s regional offices. SWIFT Centers have also been established nationwide to provide information and support to students. Prospectuses and admission application forms for all the programs will be available online on the university website (www.aiou.edu.pk) on January 15, 2024. Admission to BS (face-to-face) MPhil and PhD programs can only be applied online. In contrast, admission application forms for enrollment, intermediate, and Com can be submitted manually and online.