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According to the university administration, entry tests of various faculties will be conducted in the last week of February.<br \/>\nAs per the schedule, the entry test for the Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies will be held on February 23, the Faculty of Education on February 24, the Faculty of Social Sciences on February 25 while the Faculty of Sciences entry test will take place on February 26.<br \/>\nThe entry tests will be conducted simultaneously at 9:00 am not only at the university\u2019s main campus in Islamabad but also in Gilgit-Baltistan, Multan, Karachi and Quetta regions. Candidates may choose any nearby test center according to their convenience.<br \/>\nIt is noteworthy that applications for admission to these programs are being received until February 17. Admission forms and the prospectus are available on the official website of Allama Iqbal Open University and applications can be submitted only through online mode.<br \/>\nAccording to the university spokesperson, successful candidates in the entry test will also be required to pass an interview for admission. Merit and transparency will be ensured in the conduct of tests and interviews.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has issued the entry test schedule for admissions to MS, MPhil and PhD programs for the Spring Semester 2026. According to the university administration, entry tests of various faculties will be conducted in the last week of February. 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