Rules and Regulations for New Admissions, Promotion, Demotion of Old Students

In Takmilaat and Other Departments of Darul Uloom Deoband

 

1429-30 H

 

Issued by:

 

 

APPEAL

To Authorities of Arabic Madrasas

 

May praise be for Allah and peace upon the Prophet!

 

The Prophet (peace be upon him) has emphasized to behave lovingly with the students as he said: “In deed, people from every nook and corner of the world would come to you to seek in-depth knowledge of the religion, so treat them well. (Tirmizi)

 

Therefore, it is the prime responsibility of the authorities of Madrasas to take care of the students. This includes excellent education, guidance, good management and facilities. The Madrasas, by the grace of Allah, have been following this commandment, and Darul Uloom Deoband stands as an exemplary ideal amidst them. Advancement of education, religion as well as progress of Muslims lies hidden in the advancement of Darul Uloom. Hence, keeping this in mind, the responsible persons of the Madrasas are requested to concentrate most on developing the talent of students and ensure that those seeking admission in Darul Uloom Deoband are confidently prepared.

 

Therefore, essential rules and regulations are announced in the month of Rajab for a few years. You are sincerely requested to cooperate with us by following these instructions.

 

RULES FOR NEW ADMISSIOINS IN ARABIC CLASSES

 

(1) The number of old and fresher students in Darul Uloom Deoband will be 3500. Departments of Takmilaat, Calligraphy and Darus Sanai (handicraft) are only for old students. Having enrolled the old students in the other departments, the available seats will be allotted to the new students thorough admission test, starting from higher marks.

 

(2) In order to provide facility to students coming for admission, Majlis-e-Talimi (Academic council) in a meeting held in Rajab 1429 H has decided that  application forms for admissions will be distributed form 3 to 7 Shawwal. The forms will be distributed in the morning and those shall be submitted in the evening after Zuhar Salah.

 

Admission test will be held in a phase only. Thus, the admission test will start from 9 Shawwal. Therefore, the new students coming for admission should bear in mind that Admission Test Forms will be available only up to 7  Shawwal, and no forms shall be distributed or submitted on 8 Shawwal. The Admission Test will begin from 9 Shawwal, in-sha-Allah.

 

Note: Detailed chart of Admissions Test can bee seen at the end of Admissions Rules 

 

(3) There will be written papers of some books and oral test of some books for 1^st, 2^nd   and 3^rd Arabic classes. (See the details in next pages)

 

(4) The students of Diniyaat (Farsi 5^th) at Darul Uloom shall not be liable to appear at the Admission Test for 1^st Year Arabic. The new candidates for 1^st Year Arabic will have to take written and oral test.

 

All the students of Arabic classes must be well-versed in Recitation of 30^th Part of the Quran with the articulation rules. They will also have to take the test of it.

 

(5) First Year Arabic: Students aspirants to get admission in First Year Arabic will have to appear in written test of basic Math, Handwriting, Gulistan (complete excluding fifth chapter), and oral test of Aamad Naama and Farsi Ka Muallim

 

Second Year Arabic: There will be written test of Al-Qira'tul Wazihah (part one) and oral test of all books of First Year Arabic namely Mizan Munshaeb, PanJ Ganj, Nahvmir, Sharh Miat Amil, Mifthul Arabiah (both the parts).

Third Year Arabic: The candidates for Third Year Arabic will have to take written test of Nafhatul Adab, Hidayatun Nahu and Nurul Izah, and oral test of Ilmus-Segha, Fusul-e-Akbari (Khasiayaat), Quduri up to Kitabul Haj, Mirqaat, Al-Qira'tul Wazihah (Part 2).

Forth Year Arabic: Quduri (from Kitabul Buyoo to the end), Translation of the Holy Quran (From Surah Qaaf to the end), Sharah Tahzeeb, Nafhatul Arab and Kaafia or Shuzuruz Zahab.

Fifth Year Arabic: Sharh Wiqayah (1^st and 2^nd volume up to Kitabul Itaq), Usoolush Shashi, Talkhisul Miftah or Duroosul Balagah, Translation of the Glorious Quran (from Surah Yusuf to Surah Qaaf) and Qutbi.

Sixth Year Arabic:  Hidayah (1^st volume), Noorul Anwar, Mukhtasarul Ma'ani, Sullamul Uloom, Maqamat Hariri.

 

Seventh Year Arabic: Jalalain, Hidayah (2^nd volume), Husami, Maibzi, Qasaid Muntakhabah of Diwanul Mutanabbi.

 

Note: Students wishing to get admission in Seventh Year Arabic must learn reciting the Holy Quran with correct articulation.

 

Dawrah: Hidayah (last two volumes), Mishkat Sharif, Sharah A'qaaid Nasfi, Nukhbatul      Fikr, Siraji, along with memorization of 30^th Part of the Glorious Quran with correct articulation. Examination of 30^th Part will be carried out on the spot. (It should be noted that this examination will not substitute to Tajwid necessary for obtaining the certificate.

 

Note: If any candidate has the certificate of his previous education he should attach it with the Admission Form.

 

1.      Minor students from outside Deoband shall not be given admission in 1^st and 2^nd Year Arabic.

 

2.       Student who keeps minor children with him shall get his admission cancelled.

 

3.      Students not having proper appearance like improper haircut, trimming beard, letting trouser below ankle or doing any thing against the traditions of Darul Uloom Deoband, would neither be given permission to sit in the exam hall nor the case will be considered.

 

4.      Students coming from border areas of West Bengal and Assam shall have to submit nationality proof which may be attested copy of TC of any government school, ration card, electoral identity card or Indian passport. Students are asked to take original copy with them which they can show when demanded.

 

5.            The new students are asked to take their birth certificate which should be issued by municipal corporation board town area or gram panchayat.

 

6.            The new candidates will have to present certificates of their previous Madrasa regarding their character and educational record along with mark sheet.

 

7.            Personal testimonies and Sama'at (proof of attending the class without admission) shall not be applicable

8.            The students from Bangladesh must come with educational visa and certificate letter as well certified by Maulana Qari Abdul Khaliq, Jamia Hussainiya, Arzabad, Mirpur, Dhaka

 

9.            The students from Kerala have to submit the testimonies of below-mentioned Ulama:

·         Maulana Nooh Sahib

·         Maulana Hussain Mazahiri

·         Maulana Muhammad Koya Qasmi

 

The Xerox copy of the testimonies will have to be submitted with the application for participation in the admission test while the original copy of them should be shown at the time of receiving Admission Form.

 

NOTE: The students should keep in mind that the exam papers are handed over to the examiner after putting code numbers, therefore the candidates should appear only at the exams they have prepared for. The address mentioned in the Admission Form shall be final and no change will be allowed later.

 

For Foreign Students

 

The foreign students wishing to get admission in Darul Uloom have to take education visa from Indian embassy of their country. In this regard, Darul Uloom issues no objection certificate. It is to be noted that they can't get admission on the basis of tourist visa. The Xerox copy of passport and visa should be enclosed with the Admission Form.

 

Since the medium of instruction is Urdu therefore if the foreign students learn a little bit Urdu that would be better for them. Darul Uloom shall provide free education, accommodation and food and no kind of charge would be labeled.

 

Note: Some students inquire about distance education, so they should keep in mind that Darul Uloom aims at providing education with Tarbiyah (Islamic atmosphere) that is not easy in the case of distance education. Hence, Darul Uloom has no such kind of facility, yet interested students can communicate and receive guidelines.

 

ADMISSIOIN RULES FOR OLD STUDENTS

 

1.            Students from First Year Arabic to Forth Year Arabic of Madrasa Sanvia must report present in Darul Uloom Deoband till 16 Shawwal and all the other old students have to come till 20 Shawwal.

 

2.            Students having passed in all the books shall be promoted in next classes while those who failed in two subjects shall appear in sub-exam when Admissions Test takes place. If they pass in this exam, they will be promoted, otherwise will be bound to rejoin the same class without the facility of food and scholarship. They will be allowed to rejoin the same class only for a year, in case they fail in the second year too, they shall be denied admission again.

 

3.            The marks obtained in Tajweed (of 1^st Year Arabic) and Jamalul Quran (of 2^nd Year Arabic) would be counted for granting promotion, while in the other classes the marks of the Tajweed and Kitabat shall not be counted for promotion. Yet, the marks of Fawaa'id Makkiyah and Saff-e-Arabi will be counted for granting promotion and providing Imdad (the facility of food and scholarship).

 

4.            Students have to obtain at least an average of 35 (out of 50 marks) in order to continue their Imdad according to the decision of Majlis-e-Shura (Administrative Council) passed in Safar 1421 AH.

 

5.            Only the students will have an opportunity to apply for Takmil-e-Adab who obtain at least 44 (out of 50 marks) in the annual exam of Dawrah Hadith provided they are not failed in any book.

 

6.            If the candidates outnumber the limited seats, they will be selected on the basis of marks and interview.

 

7.      (A) For getting admission in the other Takmil, the students have to secure at least 45 marks without failing in any subject.

 

(B) Those applying for a Takmil after another Takmil (except Ifta) must obtain at least 45 in the previous Takmil and also should not fail in any book.

 

Note: As per the decision of Majlis Shura held in 1426 H, besides the marks of annual exam, there will be written test of books of Fiqh, Nahv and Sarf for getting admission in Takmil Ifta and Takmil Adab respectively. 

 

8.            Student who applies for a Takmil cannot be a candidate of another Takmil at the same time, except those who could not get admission in their desired Takmil due to quota limit. 

 

9.             The students of Darul Ifta cannot apply for any Takmil except Takhassus fil    Hadith.

 

10.         Students after having passed the Takhassus fil Hadith cannot get admission in any other department.

 

11.        The students found tainted in the record of Darul Iqamah, Talimat or Ihtimam shall not be given admission in any Takmil after Dawrah.

 

12.        Those enrolled for any Takmil shall not be given Fazilah certificate unless they complete the concerning course. 

 

13.        No Takmil except Ifta will have students exceeding 20, and those will be selected on the basis of marks.

 

ABOUT OTHER DEPARTMENTS

 

Though basically, Darul Uloom aims at providing Arabic Diniyaat but the elders have established various faculties in order to meet other religious and worldly needs e.g. Faculty of Tajweed (Hafs Urdu & Arabic) Faculty of Kitabat (Calligraphy), Darus Sana'ie (Handicraft), Tadribul Muallimeen (Teacher Traning), Faculty of English language, Computer Training Center, Journalism Course, Faculty of Tahffuz Khatm-e-Nubuwwat, Comparative Studies on Islam and Christianity etc. The admission rules for these faculties are as follows:

 

Tadribul Muallimeen (Teacher Training)

 

According to the decision of Majlis-e-Shura, four students are selected for two years. Only the Indians applicants can be considered who have spent more than one year in Darul Uloom and enjoyed better character record. A teacher has bee appointed to train these students how to teach, and also they are given Rs. 3000 monthly scholarship.

 

Darul Ifta (Mufti Course)

 

1.      The candidates for Darul Ifta shall emphatically be perfect in Islamic appearance, and no compromise shall be made in this regard.

2.      Those completing Dawrah will have to acquire 45 marks in order to get admitted in Darul Ifta.

3.      The students of Takmilaat wishing to get admission in Darul Ifta have to secure at least 46 marks.

4.      The number of students will not exceed 25 and preferably the students will be selected on state wise. If any state does not have the qualified candidate so the seat will be filled by candidates from other states. These students shall be given Imdad.

5.      Two students securing distinct marks shall be selected for Tadribul Ifta for two years and they will be given Rs. 800 as scholarship.

 

Takhassus fil Hadith (Specialization in Hadith)

 

1.      Like other Takmilaat, only the students of Darul Uloom shall be given admission.

2.      Every year only five students would be enrolled for two years who have passed Dawrah with high marks and those having got distinct marks in Takmil-e Adab shall be preferred.

 

Tahaffuz-e Khatm-e Nabuwwat

 

1.      4 Fazils of Darul Uloom who have passed with good marks shall be enrolled for this class.

2.      The admission test will be held in early Zil Qa'dah and the writing and oratory skills of the candidates shall be examined.

3.      The students will have to come to the department according to the  schedule beyond official time.

 

Shaikhul Hind Academy (Journalism course)

 

1.      Only 6 students having passed Dawrah shall be granted admission for this journalism course.

2.      They have to go through written test in which they would be asked to write article on a particular subject. In the light of their writing skill, the selection will be rendered.

3.      The students have to be busy in their work in other times besides official time.

 

Department of Radd-e-Isaiat (Comparative Study of Christianity & Islam)

 

1.      Only two students who obtained good marks in the annual exam are selected.

2.      For admission in this department, written and oral examinations regarding Hadhrat Isa (Peace be upon him) will be given.

3.      The students have to be busy in their work beyond official time.

 

Department of English Language and Literature

 

1.      Students having got 43 in Dawrah and 44 in the annual exam of Takmilaat are entitled to apply for this department.

2.       15 Fazils of Darul Uloom Deoband are selected through written and oral tests (of Hadith, Tafseer, Fiqh, Arabic language etc) for two years.

3.      The students will have to be busy in their assignments full time besides the class periods.

 

Computer Training Centre

 

1.      20 students of Darul Uloom Deoband are selected for this course every year; the number of students can be increased as per the facilities.

2.      The candidates will have to pass the written test. In case the candidates are in larger number, the students will be selected on the basis of high marks and interview. It is essential for them to know basic educations of English, Hindi and Math.

3.      The students will have to be busy in their works full time besides the class periods.

 

Department of Khushkhati (Calligraphy)

 

1.      30 students shall be granted admission with Imdad.

2.      The students of Darul Uloom shall be preferred.

3.      Candidates wishing to get admission in this department shall have to go through admission test, and only those having basic knowledge of the art can be selected.

4.      Old students who could not complete the course would be re-enrolled without Imdad provided the Nazim of the faculty recommends.

5.      Students with Imdad or without Imdad shall have to practice 6 hours daily (madrasa time) in their class.

6.      The students who have undergone training while getting Arabic education and the Nazim of the department testifies their skill, would be preferred for admission after Dawrah with Imdad.

7.      All the students must adopt proper appearance like a student.

8.      The admission will be cancelled if the fixed exercises are not completed in the first half year.

9.      Students coming from other madrasas may also get admission in this department but for this they will have to face interview as well as to present character certificate certified by any trusted person of their madrasa.

 

Darus Sana'ie (Handicraft)

 

1.      Candidates will not be given admission unless they have proper appearance like a student.

2.      Students whom the teacher of the faculty certifies shall be given admission.

3.      If a student does not fulfill the requirements within first three months, his admission will be cancelled.

4.      Only 10 students shall be granted admission in this Faculty and they shall receive Imdad.

5.      It is essential for students to attend the class for entire official time.

 

Diniyaat, Urdu, Persian, Hifz-e Quran

 

1.      Only local children will given admission for these classes.

2.      Local children can be given admission in Nazirah and Hifz classes any time.

3.      The other Diniyaat classes shall be open for admission only till the vacation of Zil Hijjah.

 

Tajweed, Hafs Urdu, Hafs Arabic

 

1.      Only the students can apply for Hafs Urdu who are hafiz and have good qualification of Urdu. They must not be less than 18 years of age, and only 90 students can be provided Imdad.

2.      The students, who have already been Hafiz and familiar with Urdu, will have to undergo test of Hifz-e-Quran, Urdu ki Pahli and Dosri orally (by Molvi Muhammad Ismail Sahib Meeruti).

3.      Candidates, getting admission in Hafs Urdu, will have to take the written test of basic math.

4.      Students, who are Hafiz and completed Third Year Arabic course or learnt up to Sharh Jami, will be given admission in Hafs Arabic. 10 of them shall receive Imdad.

5.      It is necessary for the students to be present in the class in the entire official time.

 

Qirat Sab'ah Asharah

 

1.      It is compulsory for the candidates to be Hafiz and having the qualification of Forth Year Arabic for getting admission in this department.

2.      The candidate completing Hafs Arabic shall be entitled to take admission in Sab’ah. The number of students will not exceed 10 and they will be provided Imdad along with special scholarship.

3.      The candidate completing Qirat Sab’ah and having qualification of Fourth Year Arabic is eligible for joining Ashrah.

 

NOTE

 

It does not suit a student of Madrasa to adopt improper appearance and shave or trim his beard. This Haram act tarnishes the image of an A'lim and harms his religious status. Darul Uloom has always been sensitive to these matters.

 

Till now, such students were given admission with oath and pledge for not having improper appearance. But now, no such student, old or new, will be given admission, in-sha-Allah.

 

The students must act upon these instructions and inform the students coming for admission about these matters.

 

May Allah enable all of us to follow the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) in our private and public life.

 

Curriculum of Darul Uloom

 

 

Takmilaat

 

 

Instructions for Examination

 

1.      The bell is rung tow times before beginning the exam papers.

(A)             First time, the bell is rung at quarter past seven o'clock. At this bell, the students must reach the exam hall and take their seats.

(B)              Second time, the bell is rung at quarter to eight o’clock; no student will be allowed to enter the exam hall after the ringing is finished.

(C)              Only those students must come to the exam hall who have to appear in the exam, no extra student should come there. 

2.      The students should come to the exam hall after relieving themselves. No student will be permitted to go out for urine etc in the first and last hours, however, one will be allowed for this in the second and third hours, but none should go out of the exam hall without taking token

3.      Students must not come to the exam hall carrying any blank paper, newspapers, or any other kind of papers and mobile. If any student is caught having mobile with him in the exam hall, his exam paper will be canceled.

4.      It is essential for the students to have proper appearance for sitting in the exam hall. If any student is found having trimmed his beard, he will be debarred taking the exam.

5.      Students should write nothing on question papers, if anyone found to do so, his exam will be canceled considering it copying.

6.      Student neither should tear any page of the paper nor should write his name, form no nor should put any distinctive sign on the paper. If anyone found guilty of it, the marks of the paper will be counted as zero.

7.      The students are instructed to write in their papers such a way that no any other student may be able to copy from their papers, if anyone found doing so, the exam of both the students, the one who copies and the one who makes other copy, will be canceled, also will not be permitted to sit in the further exam papers.

8.      It is compulsory for the students to come with the Permission Letter, otherwise will be debarred taking the exam.

9.      The students should keep in mind that rooms numbering form 1 to 10 are in the basement of the Masjid-e-Rashid and rooms numbering from 11 to 15 are in the balcony of the same Masjid. 

 

Admission Test Timetable

1429-30 H

 

 

 

 

Time of the Examination

Bell ringing, first time:            7:15 am

Bell ringing, second time:       7:45 am

The last bell ringing:                11:45 (end of exam)

 

Timetable of Oral Test