AIOU Date Sheet 2026 Matric, FA, BA, BS, MA, MPhil & PhD – Download Online

Allama Iqbal Open University is Pakistan’s largest distance-learning institution, serving millions of students across the country and overseas. From Matric and Intermediate to Undergraduate, Master’s, MPhil, and PhD, AIOU conducts examinations every year under a centralized, transparent system.

For the academic year 2026, AIOU is expected to release separate date sheets for Spring and Autumn semesters, covering all programs including Matric, FA/FSc, BA, Associate Degree, BS, B.Ed, MA/MSc, MPhil, and PhD. The date sheet provides students with paper-wise dates, reporting times, and examination shifts, helping them plan preparation effectively.

📌 Important: AIOU usually uploads date sheets online only. No hard copy is dispatched by post.

AIOU Exam Calendar 2026 

Based on previous years’ official notifications, the expected AIOU exam timeline for 2026 is as follows:

Spring Semester 2026

• Date Sheet Announcement: August 2026
• Exams Start: September 2026
• Exam Timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Programs Covered:

• Matric & FA
• BA / Associate Degree
• BS & B.Ed
• MA / MSc
• MPhil & PhD

Autumn Semester 2026

• Date Sheet Announcement: January 2027
• Exams Start: February 2027
• Any revision or postponement (due to weather, public holidays, or law & order situations) is announced through official AIOU notifications.

AIOU Programs Covered Under Date Sheet 2026

• The AIOU Date Sheet 2026 applies to the following academic categories:
• Secondary & Higher Secondary
• Matric (SSC)
• FA / FSc / I.Com (HSSC)

Undergraduate Programs

• BA
• Associate Degree (ADC/ADA)
• BS (All disciplines)
• B.Ed (1.5, 2.5 & 4 Years)

Postgraduate Programs

• MA / MSc
• M.Com / MBA / MPA
• M.Ed / MLIS

Advanced Research Programs

• MPhil
• PhD

Professional & Certificate Courses

• ATTC
• CT
• PTC
• Diplomas & Postgraduate Diplomas

AIOU Date Sheet 2026 – Program Wise Download Links

Students can download the date sheet for their respective program from www.aiou.edu.pk once released:

1. Matric Date Sheet – SSC
2. FA / FSc / I.Com Date Sheet
3. BA / Associate Degree Date Sheet
4. BS Programs Date Sheet
5. B.Ed Date Sheet
6. MA / MSc Date Sheet
7. MPhil Date Sheet
8. PhD Date Sheet
9. Diploma & Certificate Courses Date Sheet

How to Download AIOU Date Sheet 2026 Online

Follow these simple steps to download your AIOU Date Sheet 2026:

1. Visit www.aiou.edu.pk
2. Go to Examinations → Date Sheet
3. Select your Program Level (Matric, FA, BA, MA, etc.)
4. Choose Semester (Spring / Autumn 2026)
5. Download the PDF file
6. Print or save it for exam reference

✅ Always cross-check course codes with your roll number slip.

AIOU Roll Number Slips & Exam Instructions 2026

• Roll number slips are issued separately, usually 2–3 weeks before exams

Students must bring:

• Original Roll Number Slip
• CNIC / B-Form
• Entry to exam centers is not allowed without roll number slip
• Reporting time is usually 30 minutes before paper start

Important Exam Rules for AIOU Students

• Exams are conducted Monday to Saturday
• No papers on Sundays or gazetted holidays
• Mobile phones & smart devices are strictly prohibited
• Use blue or black ink only
• Any unfair means may lead to paper cancellation

FAQs 

• Q1: When will AIOU release the Date Sheet 2026?
• AIOU is expected to release the Spring 2026 date sheet in August 2026.
• Q2: What are the exam timings for AIOU exams?
• Most papers are held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
• Q3: Is the AIOU date sheet sent by post?
• No. Students must download it online.
• Q4: Can exam dates be changed after announcement?
• Only in exceptional cases (weather or emergencies). Official notifications are issued if revised.
• Q5: What if my subject is missing from the date sheet?
• Immediately contact:
• Your AIOU Regional Office
• Examinations Department: 051-9571725