AIOU introduces computerised tracking system

Islamabad
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has introduced a new computerised tracking system to facilitate the students through which they can check the status of their application for issuance of certificates/degrees. For this purpose, a new website (ds.aiou.edu.pk) has been launched to enable the students to check position of their application.
The new arrangements are aimed at streamlining and expediting the whole process of issuing degrees and certificates to the students. “We are focusing on promoting student-friendly environment in the university, providing best possible services to the students in their educational pursuits, said Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui. Students’ applications to this respect are being handled on the fast-track basis. It is pertinent to note that the Examinations Department has issued 44,899 degrees during the last five months. These are record figures as compared to corresponding period during the last four years.
Similarly, the process of issuing provincial certificates (PCs) has also been expedited. During the last five months, 2,26,435 certificates have not only been dispatched to the students rather same have been uploaded at the university website. Another facility has been provided through which databank generate the transcript of a student automatically after the completion of required number of courses in one go. The entire process is done through computerised system to facilitate the students.