Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University (MMHAPU) is a UGC-recognised state government university in Patna, Bihar. Established by the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1998, it takes its name from freedom fighter and educationist Maulana Mazharul Haque. Its academic mandate combines the preservation and promotion of Arabic, Persian, Urdu and Islamic studies with mainstream undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Teaching takes place through the university’s own departments in Patna and its affiliated colleges across Bihar. The main campus directly offers language, Islamic studies and professional programmes. Alongside its classical language specialisation, the university provides general degrees, management, computer applications, education, journalism, library studies and research programmes.

The university’s graduates enter teaching, academic research, government translation, diplomatic services, media, journalism, Islamic education and civil services through routes such as UPSC and BPSC. Its state-funded fee structure supports low-cost study, particularly in language and humanities programmes.

MMHAPU Important Dates

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MMHAPU Major Courses and Fees

Classical languages form the centre of MMHAPU’s academic offerings, while professional and general degrees extend its provision to other disciplines. State funding keeps programme fees subsidised. The university’s MA and BA offerings are described as among Bihar’s most affordable options, while its professional programmes provide a lower-cost alternative to comparable private institutions in the region.

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The full 2-year MA in Arabic, Persian, Urdu or Islamic Studies costs INR 4,400. MBA and B.Ed are the highest-fee programmes listed, at INR 78,600 and INR 1.5 Lakhs respectively, while remaining substantially below comparable private-institution charges in the region.

Programme duration and academic requirements

Areas of study

• Arabic and Persian studies include MA Arabic, MA Persian, Diploma in Functional Arabic, Diploma in Persian and the Certificate Course in Arabic.
• Islamic studies and language offerings include MA Islamic Studies, MA Urdu, Certificate in Islamic Banking and Diploma in Manuscriptology.
• Professional and general programmes include BBA, BCA, BJMC, B.Ed, MBA and MA Mass Communication and Journalism.
• General undergraduate options comprise BA Hons, B.Com Hons and B.Sc Hons.
• Library and documentation studies include B.Lib and Diploma in Oriental Librarianship.
• Doctoral research is available in Arabic, Urdu, English, Islamic Studies, Education and Management.

MMHAPU Admission Process

MMHAPU uses online applications and programme-specific selection procedures. Undergraduate and MA admissions primarily depend on qualifying examination merit, while B.Ed requires an entrance examination and counselling. MBA applicants may face an aptitude assessment, and doctoral applicants follow the NET/JRF or university entrance route. Bihar state reservation rules apply across programmes.

Admission routes by programme

Steps for undergraduate admission

1. Meet the minimum requirement of 50% in the 10+2 qualifying examination for BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA or BJMC.
2. Submit the application online through the official MMHAPU portal.
3. Check the subject-wise merit list issued after applications close.
4. Follow the seat allocation based on merit position and programme preference.
5. Complete the prescribed fee payment and admission confirmation process.

B.Ed selection and counselling

The B.Ed admission procedure has 2 stages: qualification in the Bihar B.Ed Combined Entrance Test, followed by counselling for MMHAPU seats. Allotment considers CET merit rank and subject combination. This admission route follows NCTE norms and Bihar’s centralised B.Ed counselling calendar, separately from the university’s main admission cycle.

The supplied admission description identifies Lalit Narayan Mithila University as the CET organiser on behalf of Bihar universities. For the 2026 cycle, the official prospectus names Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, as the nodal university.

MA and MBA selection

MA applicants need at least 55% in graduation. Selection in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Islamic Studies, English, Education and Mass Communication is based on graduation marks. MBA admission may use graduation merit or an additional university aptitude assessment. Other professional programmes may also involve an aptitude assessment.

Doctoral admission

A postgraduate degree with at least 55% is required for Ph.D. admission. Applicants must hold a valid UGC NET/JRF qualification or pass the university’s Ph.D. entrance examination. Research supervision is available in Arabic, Urdu, English, Islamic Studies, Education and Management.

Admission cycle recorded for 2026-27

The supplied admission timeline describes a centralised, merit-based UG and PG application period from June to August 2026, closing on 17 August 2026. It placed merit-list processing in September 2026, fee payment and admission confirmation in September to October 2026, and the academic session’s start in October 2026. Its admission update described merit processing and fee payment as underway and directed applicants who had applied before the deadline to the official portal for merit-list and confirmation updates.

MMHAPU Ranking Status

MMHAPU is described as a specialised state institution centred on classical languages and Islamic scholarship. The supplied ranking information states that it does not appear in NIRF rankings and has not yet been assessed under that framework.

MMHAPU Campus Life and Infrastructure

The main teaching campus in Patna, Bihar, houses departments for Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Islamic Studies and professional programmes. MMHAPU also delivers degree courses through its affiliated and constituent college network across Bihar.

Campus infrastructure is functional in scale and reflects the institution’s specialised humanities focus. Its library holds Arabic and Persian manuscripts, texts and academic resources, supporting research in classical languages and Islamic studies.

MMHAPU Career Outcomes

MMHAPU does not operate a campus placement cell. Graduates in Arabic, Persian and Islamic Studies pursue teaching, research, government linguistic services, diplomatic work, Urdu and Arabic journalism, Islamic banking and finance, and Islamic education. Civil-service pathways include UPSC and BPSC, with the supplied career description also referring to Arabic as an optional subject.

The university’s Arabic and Persian specialisation has produced a focused alumni community in academia and government language services. Its MA programme has historically supported language preparation for UPSC candidates taking Arabic as an optional subject in the IAS Mains examination.

MMHAPU, Patna University and Magadh University Compared

Students considering humanities and social science postgraduate study in Bihar often compare these institutions. MMHAPU, Patna University and Magadh University are all UGC-recognised state universities offering affordable undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

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MMHAPU’s distinguishing mandate is university-level Arabic, Persian and Islamic studies, with no equivalent dedicated alternative identified in Bihar for classical Arabic or Persian study. Patna University provides a broader subject range and greater historical prestige in science and law. Magadh University serves Gaya and South Bihar through its extensive affiliation network.