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AIOU Entry Test Dates 2026 Announced for MPhil & PhD

Allama Iqbal Open University officially announced the AIOU entry test dates 2026 for candidates seeking AIOU Autumn 2026 admissions in PhD, MPhil, and MS admissions programs. Entrance examinations will run from August 24 through August 28, 2026.

Applicants must follow the program-specific MPhil entry test schedule and PhD entrance test AIOU rules detailed below.

+------------------------------------+------------------+------------+
| Faculty Program                    | Examination Date | Start Time |
+------------------------------------+------------------+------------+
| Faculty of Education               | August 24, 2026  | 09:00 AM   |
| Social Sciences & Humanities       | August 27, 2026  | 09:00 AM   |
| Faculty of Sciences                | August 28, 2026  | 09:00 AM   |
+------------------------------------+------------------+------------+

Faculty-Wise Entry Test Schedule

Allama Iqbal Open University structured the test phase into specific days based on academic departments:

August 24, 2026: Faculty of Education conducts written exams for its post-graduate programs.
August 27, 2026: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities administers its departmental tests.
August 28, 2026: Faculty of Sciences holds tests for all applied and natural science degrees.

All tests begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Candidates must arrive early at their designated AIOU Autumn 2026 entry test centres.

Designated Test Venues & Convenience Rules

Candidates can take their entry test at any official venue that suits their location, provided they attend on the correct faculty date. Authorized examination sites include:

Main Campus: Academic Complex, Sector H-8, Islamabad.
Regional Campuses: Multan, Quetta, Karachi, and Gilgit.

Selection Process & Final Merit List Criteria

AIOU enforces a strict two-stage evaluation process for postgraduate candidates:

Written Entrance Examination: Tests assess core subject proficiency and research readiness.
Interview Phase: Only candidates who pass the written MPhil test or PhD test secure an invitation to the interview round.

AIOU will calculate and publish the final merit list after combining the written score and interview performance. Applicants should consult the official university portal for venue updates and seat allocations.

AIOU Entry Test Dates 2026 Announced for MPhil & PhD

Faculty-Wise Entry Test Schedule

Designated Test Venues & Convenience Rules

Selection Process & Final Merit List Criteria

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