Opens for 2027-28
SHARI'A Plus (Boys)
SANAAE
Scholars with insight and understanding in the religious field.
- Boys
- After Class 7
- Structure: 3+2+3+2
- 10 years
A ten-year integrated path after Class 7: religious studies alongside SSLC, Plus Two (Humanities or Commerce), a UGC-recognised degree and PG, ending with the Sanaai title.
Eligibility
- Passed school Class 7
- Samastha Madrasa Class 5 or equivalent
- Not above 14 years
Key dates
- Application opens1 March 20261
- Application closes9 April 20262
- Hall ticket10 April 20263
- SNEET entrance exam12 April 20264
- Trial allotment18 April 20265
- First allotment20 April 20266
- Admission21–22 April 20267
- Second allotment24 April 20268
- Admission closes5 May 20269
- Muqaddima (classes begin)1–3 June 202610
These are last year’s dates, for reference. The 2027-28 dates will be announced on the Admissions page.
Aims and objectives
- 01To cultivate scholars with a deep and rigorous grounding in the Qur'an, Hadith, Fiqh and the related Islamic sciences.
- 02To shape teachers for the religious sector who combine scholarly competence with an informed understanding of psychology and social realities.
- 03To develop scholars who integrate counselling ability, leadership capacity and excellence in linguistic expression.
- 04To prepare high-calibre academic experts, thinkers and writers capable of teaching at leading universities and presenting scholarly work at international conferences.
- 05To enable students to obtain UGC-recognised undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in fields such as social sciences and languages, alongside advanced degrees in the religious discipline.
Programme structure
1
Sanaviyya (Secondary)· 3 years
Alongside: Kerala State school classes 8, 9, 10
| Subject | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| Hifzul Qur'an | Memorise the last Juz' of the Holy Qur'an (28 surahs), the main dhikrs and du'as |
| Qira'ath & Tajweed | Master Qur'an recitation according to the rules of recitation |
| Hadith | Understand the Prophetic sayings that refine character |
| Fiqh | Basic jurisprudence; become able to study Fathul Mu'in |
| Sarf, Nahv, Arabic, English, Urdu (LSRW) | Arabic morphology and grammar together with wider language skills |
| Tasawwuf | Understand the lives of the great |
| Tareekh | A brief study of the history of the Prophets |
2
Sanaviyya Ulya (Senior Secondary)· 2 years
Alongside: Kerala State school Plus One and Plus Two
| Subject | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| Sarf, Nahv, Arabic, English, Urdu (LSRW) | Practise the four language skills with a grounding in Arabic grammar |
| Fiqh | A comprehensive, concise study of jurisprudence |
| Aqeeda | Introduction to the fundamentals of belief |
| Hadith, Tareekh, Tasawwuf | Self-refinement through the Prophetic sayings and the lives of the Prophets and the pious |
| Tajweed, Qira'ath, Hifz | Memorise the prescribed surahs with recitation practice |
| Personal & soft skills | Personal, interpersonal, learning and comprehension skills |
| Takhniyyathul Jadeedah | MS Office tools, cyber security |
3
Bakaalooriya (Degree)· 3 years
Alongside: UGC-recognised undergraduate degree
| Subject | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| Uloomul Qur'an, Tafseer | Understand the divinity, authority and content of the Qur'an |
| Usoolul Hadith, Hadith | Understand the authority and meaning of the Prophetic teachings and the rules of authentication |
| Usoolul Fiqh | Understand the methodology of jurisprudence, its necessity and the qualifications of the mujtahids |
| Mantiq, Aqeeda | Flaw-free argument and, through it, true commitment to Islam |
| Nahv, Balagha, Adab Mustakhdam Arabiyya | Arabic grammar, modern usage and creative expression |
| Buhoos wa Dirasath | Scientific and historical grounding; present Islam intellectually in the modern age and answer criticism |
| Skill | Creative writing, translation, research methodology |
| New media | Graphic design, robotics, DTP, digital journalism |
4
Majesteer (PG) – Department of Thafseer· 2 years
Alongside: UGC-recognised postgraduate degree
| Subject | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| Uloomul Qur'an, Tafseer | Deep grasp of the methodologies of the major tafseers and originality of presentation |
| Hadith | Detailed study of the authoritative Hadith collections including the Sihah Sitta |
| Fiqh | Deep study of jurisprudence through Tuhfathul Muhtaj |
| Tasawwuf | Understanding gained through authoritative works such as Kitabul Hikam and Risalathul Qushairiyya |
| I'jazul Qur'an, Raddu Shubuhat | Detailed study of the Qur'an's inimitability and of the verses that are misunderstood |
| Contemporary studies, Manhaju Ahlussunna | Critique of anti-Islamic ideas, answers to criticism of Islam, the methodology of the Sunni Jama’ath |
Colleges offering this programme
| Affiliated colleges | District | Intake | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Shafi Islamic Academy | Kasaragod | 30 | English |
| MIC Arshadul Uloom Da'wa College | Kasaragod | 30 | English |
| Imam Gazzali Education Centre | Kasaragod | 35 | Malayalam |
| Shamsul Ulama Academy | Kannur | 30 | English |
| Sayyid Bava Ali Islamic Academy & Arts College | Wayanad | 30 | Malayalam |
| Vadi Huda Shareeath College | Kozhikode | 30 | English |
| Anwarul Huda Shareeath College | Malappuram | 30 | English |
| CBMS Islamic Academy | Malappuram | 30 | Malayalam |
| Daru Rahma Education Centre | Palakkad | 30 | Malayalam |
| Nusrathul Islam Shari'a College | Palakkad | 30 | Malayalam |
| Chembulangad Usthad Jalaliyya Islamic Complex | Palakkad | 30 | Malayalam |
| Noorul Huda Education Center | Thrissur | 30 | Malayalam |
| Markaz Islamic & Arts College | Ernakulam | 30 | English |
| Shamsul Ulama Darussalam Academy, Wadi Thwaiba | Dakshina Kannada | 30 | English |
| Darul Hasaniya Academy | Dakshina Kannada | 30 | English |