Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 31, 2026

The Certificate Course in Arabic is a 1-year Part-Time certificate programme offered by the Department of Arabic, Faculty of Arts, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi. This course provides foundational training in the Arabic language, covering its script, grammar, vocabulary, and basic conversational and literary texts. It is designed as an add-on language course for students already enrolled in a full-time programme at BHU Main Campus. The course spans two semesters and is offered in on-campus, part-time mode. Fees are nominal, and admission is merit-based on 10+2 marks with no entrance examination. Arabic, as one of the world's most widely spoken languages and the language of the Quran, holds immense significance in religious studies, international diplomacy, trade, and literature, making this course highly sought after among BHU students.

Admissions for the Certificate Course in Arabic (2026-27 session) are expected to have opened in August-September 2026, following the pattern of previous years. The online application form is available at bhuonline.in. As of March 2027, the 2026-27 batch is currently in progress; admissions for the 2027-28 session are tentatively expected to open in August-September 2027.

Key Points

This is a Part-Time certificate course; students must already be enrolled in a full-time programme at BHU Main Campus (excluding affiliated colleges and Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur).
PhD scholars at BHU Main Campus are eligible within two years of their PhD registration date.
Admission in two Certificate/Diploma courses simultaneously is NOT permitted.
Students in the final year of their course are eligible for the Certificate course.
BHU staff members are also eligible, provided their application is forwarded by the respective Head of Department/Dean/Director.
The course is conducted at the Department of Arabic, Faculty of Arts, BHU Main Campus, Varanasi.
Arabic is one of the six official languages of the United Nations, and proficiency in it opens doors to international careers in diplomacy, trade, and media.

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BHU Certificate Arabic Fees

The Certificate Course in Arabic at BHU is one of the most affordable language certificate programmes offered by a central university in India. The course fee is a nominal one-time charge for the entire course period, in addition to the regular university fee already paid by the student for their primary enrolled programme. No separate hostel fee is applicable as this is a part-time add-on course.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount
Course Fee (for the entire 1-year course period)	Rs. 7,500 (tentative, as per recent SCS bulletins for similar language certificate courses)
Application Processing Fee (General/OBC/EWS)	Rs. 600
Application Processing Fee (SC/ST/PwBD)	Rs. 300
Regular University Fee	As applicable to the student's primary enrolled programme
Total Fees (Course Fee + Application Fee - General)	Rs. 8,100

The "Regular Fee" is the fee already being paid by the student for their primary full-time course at BHU and is not an additional charge specific to this certificate course.
No separate hostel fee is applicable for this part-time course.
Application fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Fee is payable online through credit card/debit card via the BHU entrance test portal (bhuonline.in).
In case the minimum number of applicants is not met, the course may not run and the fee will be refunded or the student may opt for another SCS course.
The exact course fee for Certificate Course in Arabic is not separately listed in the SCS 2024 Bulletin (as it falls under the Faculty of Arts part-time language certificate courses administered directly by the department).
The fee mentioned above is indicative based on comparable language certificate courses at BHU.
Students are advised to verify the exact fee at bhuonline.in or the Department of Arabic, Faculty of Arts, BHU at the time of application.

BHU Certificate Arabic Admission 2026

Admissions to the Certificate Course in Arabic at BHU are merit-based and open exclusively to regular students of BHU Main Campus enrolled in any ongoing full-time programme. There is no entrance examination; selection is based on merit in the qualifying examination (10+2 or higher). The application process is entirely online through bhuonline.in, and forms are typically released in August-September each academic year.

Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date
Availability of Online Application Form on bhuonline.in	August 2026
Last Date for Online Submission of Application Form	September 2026
Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy of Application Form (to Department)	September 2026
Shortlisting and Counselling / Document Verification	October 2026
Admit Card Issuance	October 2026
Commencement of Classes	October/November 2026

Note: For the 2025-26 session, the SCS 2024 Bulletin indicated the online form was available from 21 November 2024 with last date for submission on 21 December 2024.

Entrance Exam Dates

Entrance Exam Dates
No separate entrance examination is required for admission to the Certificate Course in Arabic at BHU. Admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination (10+2 marks).

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be a regular student of BHU currently enrolled in any ongoing full-time course at BHU Main Campus (excluding affiliated colleges and Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur).
PhD scholars at BHU Main Campus are eligible within two years from the date of their PhD registration.
Minimum qualifying examination: 10+2 (Intermediate) or higher from a recognised Board/University.

Admission Process

Step 1: Register on the BHU Entrance Test Portal at bhuonline.in and fill the online application form for the Certificate Course in Arabic.
Step 2: Pay the application processing fee online (Rs. 600 for General/OBC/EWS; Rs. 300 for SC/ST/PwBD).
Step 3: Submit a hard copy of the application form to the Department of Arabic, Faculty of Arts, duly forwarded by the Director/Dean/Principal/Head of the Department where the student is enrolled, along with: (i) Fee receipt of the first instalment of the enrolled primary course, (ii) Bonafide certificate of the current session from the department, (iii) Mark sheet of qualifying examination, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Proof of BHU student status.
Step 4: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification/counselling. Bring all original documents at the time of counselling.
Step 5: After final verification, the Admit Card will be issued and classes will commence.
Merit is determined based on marks in the qualifying examination (10+2 or higher). In case of a tie, higher marks in the qualifying exam are preferred; if still equal, the older candidate is given preference.

BHU Certificate Arabic Scholarships 2026

BHU students enrolled in the Certificate Course in Arabic can avail various government and university-level scholarships applicable to their primary enrolled programme. Since this is a part-time add-on course, dedicated scholarships specifically for this certificate are not available; however, students may benefit from the following schemes applicable to BHU students in general.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Offered By
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students	SC students with family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum	Varies (maintenance allowance + other charges)	Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students	ST students with family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum	Varies (maintenance allowance + other charges)	Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students	OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) students with family income below Rs. 1 lakh per annum	Varies	Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS)	Students scoring above 80th percentile in Class 12 board exams; family income below Rs. 8 lakh per annum	Rs. 10,000 per annum (UG)	Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme	Wards of ex-servicemen/ex-coast guard personnel	Rs. 2,500-3,000 per month	Kendriya Sainik Board
BHU Merit Scholarship	Top-performing students in respective programmes	As per university norms	Banaras Hindu University

Scholarships are primarily applicable to the student's primary enrolled programme at BHU.
The Certificate Course in Arabic being a part-time add-on course does not independently qualify for most scholarship schemes.
SC/ST/OBC students get a 5% relaxation in minimum eligibility marks for admission to the course.
Application deadlines for government scholarships are typically between July and November each year via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).

BHU Certificate Arabic FAQs

Ques. I am a student at an affiliated college of BHU. Can I apply for the Certificate Course in Arabic?

Ans. No. The Part-Time Certificate courses offered by the Faculty of Arts at BHU are open ONLY to regular students currently enrolled in an ongoing full-time course at BHU Main Campus. Students from affiliated colleges and those at Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Barkachha, Mirzapur are NOT eligible.

Ques. Do I need any prior knowledge of Arabic to enrol in this certificate course?

Ans. No prior knowledge of Arabic is required. The course is designed for beginners and starts from the basics of the Arabic script, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Students familiar with Urdu or Persian may find the script easier to learn due to similarities.

Ques. What is the basis of admission to the Certificate Course in Arabic? Is there an entrance exam?

Ans. There is no entrance examination. Admission is based purely on merit in the qualifying examination (10+2 marks). The merit list is prepared based on the percentage scored in the 10+2 board examination.

Ques. Can I pursue the Certificate Course in Arabic along with another certificate or diploma course at BHU simultaneously?

Ans. No. Admission in two Certificate/Diploma courses at the same time is strictly NOT allowed under any circumstances as per BHU rules.

Ques. When are the forms for the Certificate Course in Arabic typically released, and where do I apply?

Ans. Forms are typically released in August-September each year on the BHU Entrance Test Portal at bhuonline.in. The entire application process is online. After submitting the online form and paying the fee, you also need to submit a hard copy of the application to the Department of Arabic, Faculty of Arts, forwarded by your Head of Department/Dean.

Ques. What career opportunities does a Certificate in Arabic open up?

Ans. A Certificate in Arabic from BHU can be valuable for careers in diplomacy (especially with Arab League countries and Gulf nations), translation and interpretation, international trade and business, journalism, and religious studies. It is also useful for civil services aspirants and those seeking employment in Gulf countries where Arabic is the official language.