Equivalence of Deeni Asnad Shahadatul Aalia and Shahadatul Aalmia by HEC
April 23, 2024 2024-04-23 12:06Equivalence of Deeni Asnad Shahadatul Aalia and Shahadatul Aalmia by HEC
Equivalence of Deeni Asnad Shahadatul Aalia and Shahadatul Aalmia by HEC
HEC recognizes Sanad “Shahadatul Alia Fil Uloomal Arabia wal Islamia” awarded by approved Deeni Institutions as equivalent to corresponding Bachelor degree involving 14-year schooling. Similarly, the Sanad of “Shahadatul Almiya Fil Uloomal Arabia wal Islamia” awarded by approved Deeni Institutions is recognized as equivalent to corresponding MA Arabic/Islamic Studies degree involving 16 years of schooling. The procedure to obtain the formal equivalence certificate has been described below according to the official website of HEC.
Equivalence of Shahatul Alia
HEC recognizes Sanad “Shahadatul Alia Fil Uloomal Arabia wal Islamia” awarded by approved Deeni Institutions as equivalent to corresponding Bachelor degree involving 14-year schooling. Following documents are required to get equivalence.
- Valid and legible copy of CNIC
- Issuance of Equivalence by IBCC against Sanvia Aaama amd Sanvia Khasa as equivalent to Matric and Intermediate respectively.
- Passing conditional subjects i.e. English and Pakistan Studies at Bachelor (pass) level from HEC recognized University/DAIs.
- Equivalence fee of Rs 2000/- (non-refundable) deposited through challan form in favor of HEC income account.
Equivalence of Shahatul Aalmia
HEC recognizes Sanad “Shahadatul Almiya Fil Uloomal Arabia wal Islamia” awarded by approved Deeni Institutions as equivalent to corresponding MA Arabic/Islamic Studies degree involving 16 years of schooling subject to completion of following formalities for the purpose of teaching and pursuing higher studies.
- Verified photocopies of all Asnad i.e. Sanvia Aaama, Sanvia Khasa, Shahadatul Alia and Shahadatul Almiya along with Kashful Darajat by respective approved Deeni Institution.
- Verified photocopies of Asnad Sanvia Aaama and Sanvia Khasa by IBCC
- Verified photocopy of Gazette Notification and E-02 application form for equivalence by respective approved Deeni Institution.
- Valid and legible copy of CNIC or passport in case of foreign national only
- Equivalence fee of Rs 2000/- (non-refundable) deposited through challan form in favor of HEC income account.
How to get equivalence certificate of Dars-e-Nizami and deeni asnad?
- Filling of an application form E-02 duly signed and verified from concerned Madaris Nazim-e-Ala for Deeni Asnad.
- Photocopy of each Sanad/Kashful Darajat duly signed and verified form concerned Nazim-e-Ala.
- Photocopy of year-wise Kashful Darajat indicating date of admission and date of completion alongwith duration of each year/term.
- Attestation of Sanvia Aaama and Sanvia Khasa from IBCC.
- Copy of National Identity Card or Passport in case of foreigner
- Equivalence fee of Rs. 2000/- non refundable for each Deeni Sanad i.e. Shahadatul Alia and Shahadatul Almiya
Documents Required for Equivalence Certificate of Shahadatul Alia
Following documents are required for Equivalence of Shahadatul Alia:
- Equivalence Certificates issued by Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) against Deeni Asnad i.e. Sanvia Aaama and Sanvia Khasa.
- Photocopies of Sanad Shahadatul Alia fil Uloomal Arabia wal Islamia including Kashful Darajat along with application proforma E-02 duly verified from concerned Nazim-e-Aala of approved Deeni Institution.
- Compulsory subjects passed at Bachelor level i.e. English & Pakistan Studies or complete Bachelor (Pass) Degree
- Verified copy of CNIC or Passport in case of Foreign National only.
How to submit documents to HEC?
All above original documents along with one set of photocopies must be submitted to following address through TCS courier service in Pakistan and there is no need to visit HEC Islamabad or Regional Centers.
Local Equivalence Section
Student Affair Division
Higher Education Commission
Sector H-9, East Service Road
Islamabad
Why do you need Equivalence Certificate?
The formal equivalence certificate might be required or useful when applying for a relevant job where bachelors or masters degree is required. Moreover, the equivalence certificate is also required to be submitted when applying for higher education at a local or foreign university.
Frequently Asked Questions
HEC equates Deeni Asnad i.e. “Shahadatul Almiya Fil Uloomal Arabia wal Islamia” and “Shahadatul Alia fil Uloomal Arabia wal Islamia” awarded by ten approved Deeni institutions of erstwhile University Grants Commission/Higher Education Commission (List available on HEC website).
The equivalence letter issued by HEC against Deeni Asnad awarded by approved Deeni Institutions can be used for the purpose of teaching Arabic/Islamic Studies in Educational Institutions and for pursuing higher studies.
Yes, the students who are desirous to get admission in formal Master degree (other than Islamic Studies or Arabic) in a University/DAI after Shahadatul Aliya may opt any other two (02) elective subjects (other than Islamic Studies or Arabic) in addition to compulsory subjects at Bachelor (Pass) level as per their discretion.
No, Regional Centers of HEC are not empowered to issue equivalence letters to the applicants.
No, HEC does not play any role in the process of recruitment or determining eligibility for any post.
No, HEC does not play any role in the process of admission of candidates.
No, the mandate of registration of Madaris rests with the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad.
The application proforma E-02 for Deeni Asnad is available on HEC official website.
https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/Equivalence%20Degree%20Issuance/Documents/E-02.pdf
It is mandatory for applicants that Name and Father’s Name, date of birth and all other details must be same on all educational documents and CNIC or Passport (in case of foreign national).
Yes, the minimum study duration of each Sanad must be at least two years.
Yes, for Afghan Nationals, birth year will be considered as mentioned on Afghan Passport instead of complete date of birth including date/month/year.
Yes, it is mandatory that Sanad Sanvia Aama and Sanad Sanvia Khasa including Kashful Darajat must be verified from IBCC before submitting application proforma E-02 for equivalence of Sanad Shahadatul Almiya. Further, original documents must also be submitted to HEC Head office, Islamabad through TCS for endorsement of photocopies.
