Allama Iqbal Open University has announced the Autumn 2025 final exam schedule from March 2, with a nationwide date sheet, Eid break, and roll number slips available online.
Nationwide Exams Across All Regions and Programs
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced that final examinations for the Autumn 2025 semester will begin nationwide on 2 March. The exams will be held simultaneously across all four provinces, as well as in Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, reflecting the university’s wide student base and decentralised exam network.
According to the announcement, the schedule covers a broad range of academic levels and programs. These include Matric, FA, Associate Degree, BA, BS, B.Ed and Postgraduate Diploma programs. By issuing a single consolidated schedule, AIOU aims to provide clarity and certainty for students preparing for their final assessments in different parts of the country.
Detailed Timeline with Eid ul Fitr Break
The university has structured the Autumn 2025 exam timeline in two main phases, with a planned break for Eid ul Fitr. As per the issued date sheet, examinations will run uninterrupted from 2 March to 17 March. This first stretch covers a large portion of the scheduled papers and is designed to move students smoothly through the early part of the exam cycle.
AIOU has then scheduled a pause from 18 March to 25 March to accommodate Eid ul Fitr. No exams will be held during this period, allowing students and staff to observe the festival and manage travel or family commitments without clashing with exam dates. After the Eid break, examinations will resume on 26 March and continue until 13 May, completing the Autumn 2025 final assessment window.
Students are advised to carefully review the full date sheet so they can map their individual paper dates, plan revision accordingly and avoid any confusion about when their specific exams fall within the two phases.
Date Sheet and Roll Number Slips Available Online
To make information more accessible, AIOU has uploaded the complete Autumn 2025 date sheet on its official website. Students can visit the site to view or download the schedule and cross-check it against their registered courses.
In addition, roll number slips are being made available through students’ CMS portals. Instead of waiting for physical dispatch, candidates can log in, download and print their roll number slips directly. This approach reduces delays, especially for those living in remote areas, and ensures that students have a reliable record of their exam centre, roll number and subject-wise dates well before the start of papers.
The university administration has encouraged students to log in early and confirm that their roll number slips and personal details are correct. Any discrepancies should be reported to the relevant regional office or support channel before the exams begin.
Exam Day Instructions and Student Advisory
AIOU has reminded all candidates that they must arrive at their exam centres on time and bring the required documents with them. According to the administration, students will not be allowed to sit for any paper without their roll number slip and original identity card.
Students are advised to reach the examination centre well before the scheduled start time to account for security checks, seating arrangements and any last-minute clarifications. Carrying the original CNIC, smart card or other approved ID along with the printed roll number slip is mandatory, and relying only on digital copies or screenshots may lead to problems at the gate.
The university also urges students to carefully read the instructions printed on their roll number slips and posted at exam centres. These include rules on permissible items, discipline, use of mobile phones and academic honesty. Following these guidelines can help avoid unnecessary stress or disciplinary action, allowing candidates to focus fully on their papers.
With the Autumn 2025 final exam schedule now announced, AIOU students across Pakistan have a clear timeline to organise their preparation. Checking the date sheet, downloading roll number slips early and following exam-day instructions will be key to a smooth and successful exam season.
