Policy of MA Admission Test Scores

Policy Number

IOU Policy # ST/010/2016

Purpose  

The purpose of this policy is to define the rules and regulations pertaining to MA Admission Test scores at the Islamic Online University.

Status

Approved.

Date of Approval

July 21, 2016.

Policy Statement

The passing scores of MA Admission Tests are as follows:

MAIS Admission Test (Islamic Studies) Passing Score:

Grade	Exemption
80-100%	Student is eligible to join MA in Islamic Studies at the IOU.
Below 80%	Student has to join the Higher Diploma Program: Bridge to MA in Islamic Studies at the IOU. After successful completion, student will be eligible for the MA program.

 

Arabic Exemption Exam Grades Table:

Grade	Exemption
60% and Above	Student is eligible to enroll into the MA in Islamic Studies program.
50-59%	In order to be eligible to join MA in Islamic Studies Program, student has to complete Arabic Grammar BMAIS I, Arabic Grammar BMAIS II and Arabic Grammar BMAIS III courses at the IOU
40-49%	In order to be eligible to join MA in Islamic Studies Program, student has to complete ARB 201, Arabic Grammar BMAIS I, Arabic Grammar BMAIS II and Arabic Grammar BMAIS III courses at the IOU
39% & below	In order to be eligible to join MA in Islamic Studies Program, student has to complete ARB 101, ARB 102, ARB 201, Arabic Grammar BMAIS I, Arabic Grammar BMAIS II and Arabic Grammar BMAIS III courses at the IOU

 

A student who is able to pass the MA Admission Arabic Exemption Exam successfully but scores between 60-79% in the MA Admission Test (Islamic Studies), will be required to study one semester (six courses) of Bridge-level Islamic Studies courses (from the BMAIS program) before joining the MAIS program.

The particular courses will be determined upon careful review, under the discretion of the Faculty Manager.

Benefits of the Policy

This policy is aimed to provide a clear guideline regarding the MAIS Admission Test scores and related matters.