First level — Primary (1–4)
Four years primary education from First to Fourth Standards. Students are trained in Urdu language, reading of the Holy Quran, basic religious practices and mathematics.
Second level — Upper primary (5–8)
Four years upper primary education from Fifth to Eighth standards. Subjects include Islamic studies, moral education, social studies, grammar and composition, Arabic, Persian and tajweed (phonetics), mathematics, geography, history and general science.
Third level — Moulvi · Alim · Fazil
This seven years intellectually productive level comprises Moulvi (Matriculation), Alim (Intermediate) and Fazil (Graduation). First two stages are of two years each and the third stage duration is three years. Tafseer (interpretation of Quran), Hadith (Prophetic sayings), Islamic Jurisprudence and beliefs, logic and philosophy, Seerat, and Arabic literature are among the subjects taught (as summarized on the live prospectus).
Fourth level — Specialization (post-Fazil)
Duration of this course is two years. Qualified Fazil (Graduates) are eligible. Students opt any one stream: Tafseer, Hadith, Fiqh, Kalam, Arabic Literature, or History of Islam.
Live-site caveat: the Fourth Level heading on the prospectus page is mislabeled as “upper primary”; the body describes the two-year specialization above.
Department of Research
Postgraduates are eligible to conduct research on a selected topic under the mentoring of any of the Jamia’s Professors.
Department of Hifz
There is a separate Department of Hifz (Memorization of the Quran), Tajweed (Phonetics of the Quran) and Qirat (Recitation of the Quran) in the Jamia.
Eligibility (college levels)
| Course | Eligibility criteria |
|---|---|
| Moulvi | The certificate issued by a registered institution or Certificate of Arabic Entrance or after going through an eligibility test |
| Alim | Moulvi certificate or equivalent or Arabic PDC Certificate |
| Fazil | Alim Certificate or equivalent or Arabic B.A.L or B.A. with Arabic as second/optional language or with Islamic Studies as an optional subject |
| Kamil | Fazil Certificate issued only by Jamia Nizamia |
In the Faculty of Hifz those candidates are given admission that are capable of reading the Holy Quran correctly and those who have memorized Sura Baqara or Para A’m. Duration of Hifz is three years and one year is given for revision. Department of Research: Kamil of Jamia Nizamia (postgraduate) or equivalent are eligible.