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Darul Huda Islamic University

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Darul Huda Islamic University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Darul Huda Islamic University is an independent Sunni Islamic seminary in Kerala that operates outside the Indian university accreditation system. It suits students looking for Islamic religious study rather than a UGC-recognised university pathway.

  2. What you can study

    The institution provides Islamic religious education and operates undergraduate and postgraduate religious study programmes. It is described as a Sunni institution for the training of Islamic scholars in India, so the study focus is religious scholarship rather than a broad academic programme mix.

  3. Getting in

    An international applicant should check the official website for the current admissions process, entry requirements, and whether the programme they want is open to overseas students. Because the institution is not recognised as a university by the University Grants Commission, confirm how its qualifications are treated in your home country before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on your accommodation, food, transport, and personal spending in Kerala.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it directly before applying. Also check visa requirements, document attestation, programme length, accommodation options, and whether the qualification will suit your plans after graduation.

  6. How it compares

    Among India’s 475 universities, this stands apart because it is not a UGC-recognised university and functions instead as an independent Sunni Islamic seminary. If you want a religious study environment rather than a standard university route, that difference matters more than the name on the sign.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Darul Huda Islamic University

Is Darul Huda Islamic University recognised by the UGC?

No. It is not recognised as a university by the University Grants Commission.

What kind of institution is it?

It is an independent Sunni Islamic seminary in Malappuram district, Kerala.

What level of study does it offer?

It offers undergraduate and postgraduate religious study programmes.

Where is it located?

It is in Malappuram district, Kerala, India.

Overview

Darul Huda Islamic University or Darul Huda Islamic Academy is an unaccredited Islamic seminary in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. Although it uses the title "Islamic University", it is not recognised as a university by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Its managing committee administers Mamburam Makham Shareef, a prominent pilgrimage centre in Kerala. According to reports, the Mampuram Maqam has been under the administration of the Darul Huda Islamic Academy managing committee since 1999. It functions as an independent Sunni Islamic seminary outside the Indian university accreditation system. Established in 1986 it is a Sunni institution for the training of Islamic scholars in India. It provides Islamic religious education and operates undergraduate and postgraduate religious study programmes.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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