How does AIOU impart education to the masses?
A. Allama Iqbal Open University is a distance education institution which imparts educational facilities to the masses at their door steps. In the general education programmes of AIOU and in Teacher education programmes the students are not required to come on campus for regular studies. They have option to attend the tutorial meetings arranged in the premises of other educational institutions in the afternoon. Following points shall be helpful in orienting the students about the AIOU system: i) Programmes are advertised through media and newspapers. ii) Students apply on the prescribed form. iii) Forms are made available in the Regional Offices of AIOU through out Pakistan. iv) Admission forms are received in the Admission Office through banks. v) Students Submit their forms alongwith the fee in the prescribed branches of Banks. vi) Forms are scrutinized and computerized lists are prepared. vii) Study Packets are prepared in the Mailing Office of the University according to the subjec