FA (General)

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  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Credit Hours: 48
  • Admission Last Date: September 15, 2025
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FA (General) Introduction

The FA (General) program at AIOU is designed for students who have completed their Matric and wish to continue their higher secondary education. At the HSSC level, 18 credit hours are compulsory and 30 credit hours are elective. This combination ensures a balanced approach between core subjects and personal interests.

The compulsory courses are distributed over the first two semesters, with 12 credit hours in the first semester and 6 credit hours in the second semester. This structure allows students to focus on essential subjects early in their academic journey.

AIOU offers admissions for this program in both the Spring and Autumn semesters each year, giving students across Pakistan multiple opportunities to enroll and pursue their studies without delay.

Semester 1 Subjects

List of compulsory courses offered in the 1st Semester of FA (General)
Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs Mode
316 Islamiat
OR Ethics (For Non-Muslim Students Only) 		3 (Theory) ODL
317 Pakistan Studies 3 (Theory) ODL
363 Urdu-I 3 (Theory) ODL
386 Compulsory English-I 3 (Theory) ODL

Semester 2 Subjects

List of compulsory courses offered in the 2nd Semester of FA (General)
Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs Mode
364 Urdu-II 3 (Theory) ODL
387 Compulsory English-II 3 (Theory) ODL
312 Education 6 (Theory) ODL

Semester 3 – Elective Courses

In the 3rd semester, students are required to choose from a set of elective courses. Each student must select one of the following options to complete their credit hours requirement:

  • Option I: Choose any two courses of 6 credit hours each.
  • Option II: Choose one course of 6 credit hours and two courses of 3 credit hours.
  • Option III: Choose four courses of 3 credit hours.

Select your electives wisely to match your academic goals and career interests.

Semester 4 – Elective Courses

In the 4th semester, students have the flexibility to choose from elective courses according to their interest and career goals. Each student must select one of the following options:

  • Option I: Choose any two courses of 6 credit hours each.
  • Option II: Choose one course of 6 credit hours and two courses of 3 credit hours.
  • Option III: Choose four courses of 3 credit hours.

Please note that the selection of electives should be made carefully, keeping in mind your personal interest and academic plan.

Elective / Major Courses – FA (General)

List of available Elective / Major courses for FA (General) with course codes, credit hours, and study mode.
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Mode of Study
301 Daftri Urdu3 (Theory)ODL
303 Iqbaliat6 (Theory)ODL
305 Rural Development3 (Theory)ODL
308 General Science6 (Theory)ODL
309 Arabic6 (Theory)ODL
311 Book-keeping and Accountancy6 (Theory)ODL
315 Economics6 (Theory)ODL
321 Muslim History of Sub-Continent6 (Theory)ODL
322 Secretarial Practice3 (Theory)ODL
330 Child Care & Development3 (Theory)ODL
343 Islamiyat (E)6 (Theory)ODL
345 Home Management & Furnishing3 (Theory)ODL
346 Principles of Commerce6 (Theory)ODL
347 Banking3 (Theory)ODL
349 Plant Protection3 (Theory)ODL
356 Food and Nutrition3 (Theory)ODL
357 Health and Nutrition3 (Theory)ODL
360 IT Applications3 (Theory)ODL
361 Persian6 (Theory)ODL
376 Human Rights6 (Theory)ODL
389 Quran-e-Hakeem (Translation)6 (Theory)ODL
394 Statistics-I (Pre-requisite for 395)3 (Theory)ODL
395 Statistics-II3 (Theory)ODL
398 Sindhi + Easy Urdu-I (Pre-requisite for 399)3 (Theory)ODL
399 Sindhi + Easy Urdu-II3 (Theory)ODL
1307 Mathematics-I (Pre-requisite for 1308 & 1309)3 (Theory)ODL
1308 Mathematics-II3 (Theory)ODL
1309 Mathematics-III3 (Theory)ODL

At a Glance

No. of Semesters:
4
Offered Semesters:
Autumn 2025
Department:
Higher Secondary School Certificate
Medium:
English, Urdu

Eligibility Criteria

Review the requirements and qualifications needed to apply for this program.

  • Educational Requirement
    Applicants must have successfully passed SSC (Matriculation) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
    Compulsory subjects such as English, Pakistan Studies, and Islamiyat (or Ethics for Non-Muslims) must be included.
  • Age
    Minimum age requirement is 15 years. There is no upper age limit for admission.
  • Entry Test
    No entry test is required for admission into the FA (General) program.

Note: All certificates and mark sheets must be from a recognized board of education in Pakistan or an equivalent authority.

Fee Structure

Explore the detailed fee structure for this program, including semester-wise costs and other charges.

1st Semester

Below is the fee structure for the FA (General) program.

  • Registration Fee
    Rs. 450
  • Admission Fee
    Rs. 650
  • Technology Fee
    Rs. 550
  • Four Three Credit Hour Courses (×4)
    Rs. 2,520
  • Degree / Certificate Fee
    Rs. 800

  • 1st Semester Total
    Rs. 4,970
Note: The total includes registration, admission, technology, four three-credit hour courses, and the degree/certificate fee.

2nd Semester

Below is the fee structure for the 2nd semester of the FA (General) program.

  • Technology Fee
    Rs. 550
  • One Six Credit Hour Course
    Rs. 1,260
  • One Three Credit Hour Course
    Rs. 630

  • 2nd Semester Total
    Rs. 2,440
Note: The 2nd semester includes one six-credit hour course, one three-credit hour course, and the technology fee.

3rd Semester

Below is the fee structure for the 3rd semester of the FA (General) program. Students may choose from three elective options, but the total fee remains the same.

  • Option 1: Two Six Credit Hour Courses = Rs. 2,520
  • Option 2: One Six Credit Hour Course + Two Three Credit Hour Courses = Rs. 2,520
  • Option 3: Four Three Credit Hour Courses = Rs. 2,520
  • Technology Fee
    Rs. 550

  • 3rd Semester Total
    Rs. 3,070
Note: Regardless of elective selection (Option 1, 2, or 3), the fee for the 3rd semester remains Rs. 3,070.

4th Semester

Below is the fee structure for the 4th semester of the FA (General) program. Students may choose from three course combinations, but the total fee remains the same.

  • Option 1: Two Six Credit Hour Courses = Rs. 2,520
  • Option 2: One Six Credit Hour Course + Two Three Credit Hour Courses = Rs. 2,520
  • Option 3: Four Three Credit Hour Courses = Rs. 2,520
  • Technology Fee
    Rs. 550

  • 4th Semester Total
    Rs. 3,070
Note: Regardless of the course selection (Option 1, 2, or 3), the fee for the 4th semester remains Rs. 3,070.

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