Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has extended the admission deadline for its Autumn 2026 session to October 6, 2026, giving prospective students additional time to submit their applications. The extension covers a wide range of programmes, including Matric, FA (Intermediate), Associate Degree, B.Ed, Postgraduate Diploma, and various certificate courses, as well as continuing students who still need to register. Applicants who apply during this extended window will be required to pay an applicable late fee on top of their regular admission charges. AIOU has said the extension applies across both its Open and Distance Learning programmes and select face-to-face offerings. Applications can be submitted through the university's online admission system, while manual submission options and designated sale points remain available for programmes that support them. Students interested in applying have been advised to review the eligibility requirements for their chosen programme carefully, since admission criteria vary depending on the applicant's existing qualifications and the level of study -- from secondary school programmes through to postgraduate diplomas.