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Bachelor of Arts
(BA Islamic Studies Course)

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Course Duration

3 year (6 Semesters)

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Course Fees

₹ 10,000/- Per Semester

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Total number of credits

130

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Course Eligibility

10+2 pass or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board (or Alimiyat/Fazilat from recognized Madrasa/Board)

About BA Islamic Studies Online Degree:

The Bachelor of Arts (Islamic Studies) is a research-based, multidisciplinary online undergraduate degree program offered by the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Jamia Hamdard. The curriculum is meticulously crafted to provide students with a deep academic understanding of Islam’s unique civilizational contributions, theology, history, jurisprudence, ethics, and interreligious studies.

Designed in tune with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), the program enables learners from across India and abroad—especially madrasa graduates (Alimiyat/Fazilat) and diverse socio-economic backgrounds—to excel as competent scholars, critical thinkers, and ethical professionals equipped for a global, pluralistic world.

BA Islamic Studies Online Degree Program

Program Structure:

Course code Title of the Course
DSC-101 Introduction to Islam
DSC-102 Life of Prophet Mohammad
GE-101 Major World Religions
DSE-101 Pre-Islamic Arabian Society and Culture
SEC-101(A) / SEC-101(B) Basic Arabic Text & Grammar / Elementary Urdu
AEC-101(A) / AEC-101(B) Introduction to Computing and AI / Human Rights

Course code Title of the Course
DSC-201 The Quran and Tafsir
DSC-202 The Pious Caliphate
GE-201 Islam in Medieval India
DSE-201 The Quran and Modern Science
SEC-201(A) / SEC-201(B) Intermediate Arabic Text & Grammar / Intermediate Urdu
AEC-201 Professional English

Course code Title of the Course
DSC-301 Hadith and Sunnah
DSC-302 The Umayyad Dynasty
GE-301 Muslims and the Making of Modern India
DSE-301 The Constitution of India and Minority Rights
GE-301 (B) Advent of Islam in South India
VAC-301 Environmental Studies

Course code Title of the Course
DSC-401 Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
DSC-402 The Abbasid Dynasty
DSC-403 Islam in Modern South Asia
DSE-401 Politics and Political System in India
GE-401 Islamic Architecture and its Global Influence
VAC-401 Women in Islam

Course code Title of the Course
DSC-501 Sufism and Ethics
DSC-502 Medieval Muslim Contribution to Knowledge
DSC-503 Islam and Modernity
DSE-501 Political System in Islam
DSE-502 Islam and the West
VAC-501 Law of Inheritance in Islam

Course code Title of the Course
DSC-601 Islamic Theology and Philosophy
DSC-602 The Ottoman Empire
DSC-603 Major Dynasties of the Muslim World
DSE-601 Islam and Pluralism
DSE-602 Islam in Modern West Asia
PBC-601(A) Dissertation / Capstone Project
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PBC-601(B) Islamic Banking and Finance / Introduction to Communication and Media

Fee Structure:

BA - Islamic (Sem) ONLINE Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI
Registration/Application Fee (One Time) ₹ 500/- - - - - -
Program Fee ₹ 8,000/- ₹ 8,000/- ₹ 8,000/- ₹ 8,000/- ₹ 8,000/- ₹ 8,000/-
Examination Fee ₹ 2,000/- ₹ 2,000/- ₹ 2,000/- ₹ 2,000/- ₹ 2,000/- ₹ 2,000/-
Total Semester Fee ₹ 10,500/- ₹ 10,000/- ₹ 10,000/- ₹ 10,000/- ₹ 10,000/- ₹ 10,000/-
Total Fees ₹ 60,500/-
Jamia Hamdard Online distance learning program

Admission Process

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Career Opportunities After BA Islamic Studies:

Islamic Studies Educator

Islamic Studies Educator & Lecturer

Research Scholar

Research Scholar & Academic Writer

Religious Affairs Consultant

Religious Affairs & Cultural Consultant

Translator & Content Developer

Translator & Content Developer

NGO Officer

NGO Programme Officer & Social Welfare

Publishing & Heritage

Heritage, Museum & Publishing Professional

Bachelor of Arts (Islamic Studies) course from Jamia Hamdard University:

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Islamic Studies) program, you will receive the following degree certificate. :

BA Islamic Studies Degree Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  • The Online BA Islamic Studies is a 3-year (6 semester) undergraduate degree offered by Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Jamia Hamdard. It provides a multidisciplinary curriculum covering Islamic history, civilization, theology, jurisprudence, ethics, Arabic, Urdu, and modern social sciences.

  • Yes, candidates holding 10+2 pass or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board, or Alimiyat/Fazilat certificates from recognized Madrasas or Boards included in the approved list of Jamia Hamdard are eligible to apply.

  • The minimum duration of the program is 3 years (6 semesters). Students are allowed up to a maximum span period of 6 years to complete the degree.

  • Yes, Jamia Hamdard is NAAC A+ accredited and UGC entitled. The Online BA degree is fully recognized for postgraduate admissions (MA, MBA, B.Ed, Law), civil services exams (UPSC), and employment across government and private sectors.

  • The evaluation follows a 30:70 ratio, where 30 marks are for online objective internal assessments and 70 marks for term-end examinations. Pass percentage is 50% (Grade C) in each paper.

  • The fee is ₹8,000 program fee plus ₹2,000 exam fee per semester. Including a one-time ₹500 application fee in Semester I, the total course fee for 6 semesters is ₹60,500.

  • Graduates can pursue careers as Educators, Academic Researchers, Content Developers, Translators, Cultural Consultants, NGO Officers, Social Welfare Executives, and Publishing Professionals.
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