Question : MADRASAS



(a) whether the Government is planning to recognise qualifications from Madrasas for the purpose of enrolment in all universities on the pattern followed by minority institutions like Jamia Millia Islamia, AMU, etc.;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Dr. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) to (c) The certificates/qualifications of the State Madarasa Boards which have been granted equivalence by the corresponding State Education Boards to that of their Secondary and Senior Secondary qualification have been equated with corresponding levels of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Council of Board of School Education in India (COBSE) and other School Examination Boards, for the purpose of employment and entry to higher levels of education. Necessary notifications have been issued by Ministry of Human Resource Development and Department of Personnel and Training.