EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) was established in May 1974 as only the second open university in the world and first in Asia and Africa.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Faculty of Sciences at AIOU was first established in 1982 with only five departments and limited number of undergraduate and basic functional courses.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The AIOU was established in May 1974 under Act No. XXXIX passed by the Parliament of Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-5: -Established in 1982, the Andhra Pradesh Open University (APOU), now called Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (Dr. BRAOU), was the first full-fledged open university to be set up in India.