摘要：Output of education largely depends on input made by the potential of learner. But anxiety of potential learner make it difficult to invest himself fully in academic and other related activities, Environment of learning, aptitude of learners', tutor, resource person and peer group have significant role in determining of anxiety level of the learner. This study investigates the anxiety level of MPhil Education students of Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan at entrance level in the programme. Study was delimited to sessions 2008 to 2009. Rating scale was used as tool. Findings of the study include that: on receiving study material students interest increased, motivated feeling of relationship with university, while impaired hearing, impaired vision and over eating were symptoms of anxiety. It is recommended that an introductory positive orientation letter may be served to the students with mailing package, first session of workshop may be devoted to anxiety relaxation techniques, anxiety level of students may also be assessed after first semester so remedial treatment may be employed to the needy students. Key Words: anxiety, generalized anxiety order, psychological symptom, phobia, distance education.
