How to Apply for a Degree from Allama Iqbal Open University

 

Applying for a degree or certificate from Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) can be done either online via:

1.      CMS Portal (recommended for students registered after Spring 2021) or

2.      Manually by post.

Method 1: Online Application (via CMS Portal)

If you have access to the AIOU CMS (Campus Management System) portal, applying online is the fastest method:

1.      Log in to CMS Portal: Go to the official AIOU CMS portal (enrollment.aiou.edu.pk) using your Student ID and Password.

2.      Navigate to Student Records / Degree Request: Look for the "Student Records" tab or "Degree / Certificate Issuance" option.

3.      Fill the Online Request: Select your completed program (e.g., Matric, FA, BA/BS, B.Ed, M.Phil), select the processing type (Normal or Urgent), and submit.

4.      Generate Challan: Download the generated fee challan.

5.      Pay Fee: Pay the challan fee online (via JazzCash, EasyPaisa, or 1Link) or at designated bank branches (ABL, FWBL, MCB).

6.      Upload Paid Fee Receipt: Re-log into the CMS portal and upload the paid copy of your receipt to complete your request.

 

Method 2: Manual Application (By Post or In-Person)

If you cannot access the CMS portal or prefer physical submission:

1.      Download Degree Form: Go to the AIOU Downloads page (aiou.edu.pk/downloads-2) and download the Degree Application Form.

2.      Fill Out Details: Fill in your Roll Number, Registration Number, personal details, address, and course codes completed.

3.      Generate Challan & Pay: Generate a fee challan from the AIOU website. Pay the fee at an authorized bank.

4.      Gather Documents:

o    Duly filled and signed Degree Form.

o    Paid Bank Fee Challan (Original Student Copy).

o    Attested copies of all previous certificates/degrees (e.g., Matric/FA certificates if applying for BA).

o    Copy of CNIC/B-Form.

o    Copy of Provisional Result Card / Transcript.

o    Re-appear fee challan (if applicable).

5.      Send via Courier/Post: Dispatch your document bundle to:

Controller of Examinations,

Block No. 3, Allama Iqbal Open University,

Sector H-8, Islamabad.

 

Fee & Processing Duration

Processing Mode	Expected Time	Notes
Normal	Up to 1 Year	Standard fee applies.
Urgent	~45 Working Days	Higher fee charged.
Walk-In (Express)	1–3 Working Days	Higher fee; submitted directly at the Islamabad main campus.

Tip: Once submitted, you can track the progress of your application on the AIOU Degree Tracking System (DTS) using your Roll Number or CNIC.