AIOU Matric (Secondary School Certificate) Program 2025

Admission Open
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Credit Hours: 48
  • Admission Last Date: September 15, 2025

Matric (General) Introduction

The Matric (General) program at AIOU is carefully designed to provide students with a strong academic base. Out of the total 48 credit hours, 36 credit hours are compulsory courses. These compulsory subjects are spread across the first, second, and third semesters, ensuring that every student builds a balanced and complete foundation.

In the fourth semester, students have the choice to select elective courses based on their interests and career goals. This flexibility allows learners to shape their academic journey while staying aligned with their future aspirations.

AIOU offers fresh admissions for this program in both the Spring and Autumn semesters every year, giving students in Pakistan multiple opportunities to enroll and continue their education without delays.

Semester 1 Subjects

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Mode of Study
201 Islamic Studies
(Ethics for Non-Muslim Students)
6 (Theory) ODL
202 Pakistan Studies 6 (Theory) ODL

Semester 2 Subjects

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Mode of Study
204 Urdu for Everyday Communication 6 (Theory) ODL
207 English (Compulsory) – Part I 3 (Theory) ODL
247 Mathematics – I 3 (Theory) ODL

Semester 3 Subjects

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Mode of Study
203 General Science 6 (Theory) ODL
221 English (Compulsory) – Part II 3 (Theory) ODL
248 Mathematics – II 3 (Theory) ODL

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

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Mode of Study
200 Selling of Home-Made Products 6 (Theory) ODL
205 Arabic 6 (Theory) ODL
206 Family Health & Care 3 (Theory) ODL
208 Garment Making I 3 (Theory) ODL
209 General Home Economics 6 (Theory) ODL
210 Garment Making II (Pre-requisite: Course 208) 3 (Theory) ODL
215 Education 6 (Theory) ODL
217 Food & Nutrition 3 (Theory) ODL
218 First Aid I 3 (Theory) ODL
219 Home & Farm Operation Management 6 (Theory) ODL
222 Applied Food & Nutrition 3 (Theory) ODL
242 Seerat-e-Tayyaba 3 (Theory) ODL
252 Lab Techniques in Physics 3 (Practical) ODL
257 Fruit Production 6 (Theory) ODL
258 Lab Techniques in Chemistry 3 (Practical) ODL
259 Lab Techniques in Biology 3 (Practical) ODL
260 Basics of Information Technology 3 (Theory) ODL

At a Glance

No. of Semesters: 4
Department: Secondary School Certificate
Medium: English, Urdu

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Minimum: 2 years | Maximum: 5 years

Eligibility Criteria

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

  • Educational Requirement
    Middle pass or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Age
    Minimum age 13 years. No upper age limit.
  • Entry Test
    No entry test required.

Ensure certificates/marksheets are from a recognized board or institution when applying.

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