The issue of closure of Kamil and Fazil degrees in madrasas of Uttar Pradesh has now taken a serious shape. On November 5, 2024, the Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment in the case of Anjum Qadri v. Union of India. The Supreme Court has made it clear that Madrasahs are not authorized to award formal degrees of higher education as these credentials of Kamil and Fazil are not approved by the University Grants Commission i.e. UGC. This decision will have a profound impact on the education system of these religious institutions that have been issuing traditional educational credentials for decades.

Important points of the court's decision

This decision of the Supreme Court has put a question mark on the administrative and educational status of religious schools across the state. According to the court, although religious education can be continued, the issuance of formal higher education degrees is not possible without regulatory approval.

  • Date of Decision: 5 November 2024
  • Case: Anjum Qadri v. Union of India
  • Affected Credentials: Degrees of Perfect and Fazil
  • Main reason: Lack of UGC approval

Impact on students and institutions

With this decision, the future of thousands of students who used to get higher credentials from these institutions is uncertain. Students with traditional credentials who aspired to government jobs or further education are now facing academic and legal difficulties. Madrasah managements are now forced to find alternative ways of affiliation with recognized universities to prevent academic loss of students.

Instructions for students

If you or someone you know is associated with such an organization, contact your management immediately. Get information about alternative education courses or university registration as per UGC regulations. Avoid relying only on traditional credentials for government jobs or admissions unless there is a clear policy from the government.

Future action plan

Keep a close eye on the upcoming orders of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board and other related institutions. Legal experts say that review appeals can be filed against this decision, which is expected to change the education structure in the future.