Aliah University Kolkata MA Islamic Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MA Islamic Studies at Aliah University is INR 2,600 for the two-year programme, payable as INR 1,300 per year. As a government minority university focusing on Islamic education, fees are highly subsidised. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees before joining.

Ans. Admission to MA Islamic Studies at Aliah University is through AUAT 2026 (PG), the Aliah University Admission Test for postgraduate programmes. Candidates apply at aliah.ac.in. Eligibility requires a BA or equivalent graduation in Islamic Studies or a related subject with at least 50% marks.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BA, B.Sc, or equivalent degree with Islamic Studies as a principal or subsidiary subject from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B). A valid AUAT 2026 PG score is required.

Ans. MA Islamic Studies at Aliah University covers Islamic theology (Aqeedah), jurisprudence (fiqh), hadith studies, Quranic studies, Sirah (prophetic biography), Islamic history, and comparative religion. The two-year programme provides advanced knowledge in Islamic scholarship for careers in Islamic education and research.

Ans. MA Islamic Studies graduates from Aliah University can pursue careers as Islamic studies lecturer, researcher, Islamic counsellor, and curriculum developer. They are eligible for UGC-NET in Islamic Studies for assistant professor positions. Roles in Islamic charitable organisations, educational institutions, and research centres are also accessible.

Ans. MA Islamic Studies students at Aliah University can apply for the WB Aikyashree Scholarship for minority community students through wbmdfcscholarship.in, WB SC/ST and OBC post-matric scholarships via oasis.gov.in, the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) for minority postgraduate students via the UGC portal, and the Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in.