Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has started the process of 'sending books' to 7-lakh students enrolled in Matric to Ph.D level programs, for the semester Spring, 2018.
Islamabad, (Pakistan Point News - 19th Apr, 2018) : Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has started the process of 'sending books' to 7-lakh students enrolled in Matric to Ph.D level programs, for the semester Spring, 2018. Timely mailing of course books to students was a big challenge especially with the increasing enrolment this year, however it was undertaken in collaboration with Pakistan Post and the process was started on fast-track basis so as to complete it in the schedule time, this was stated by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.
Dr. Shahid Siddiqui while inaugurating the process. The process of mailings books has been expedited in order to give sufficient time to the students to submit their course-assignments. At first phase, a list of fifty thousand students enrolled in Matric program was received to mailing department and the books have been dispatched to them. As per the first list books to the students of FA and BA programs is in progress, hopefully they will have received their books in next ten days.
A new computerized tracking system has been introduced, facilitating its thousands of students to check books' mailing status. The new computerized tracking system has recently been developed through which the student using website can simply enter his/her roll number and registration number to track the mailing package. The students have been advised to contact their relevant post offices in case of delay in the books' delivery. The relevant staff has also been advised to ensure accuracy in the mailing system to avoid any inconvenience at the students' level. In case of delay in receipt of books, students have been advised to contact University's helpline: 051-111-112-468. They can also contact on email address: [email protected].
