Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University (MMHAPU), Patna, offers admission through programme-specific merit and entrance-test routes. Its MA programmes use qualifying-degree merit, while MBA admission includes a university entrance-test route. The MBA admission section lists a reference total fee of INR 78,600 for the 2-year programme; the fee breakdown provided in the FAQ separately totals INR 70,000.

MMHAPU is a state public university with no management or NRI quota. Applications are handled online through the Samarth portal, and seats are filled through merit and the university’s selection procedures.

MMHAPU admission portal: mmhapuadm.samarth.edu.in

MMHAPU Important Dates

Event Date
MAT December 2026 PBT registration deadline 14 December 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT admit card availability 17 December 2026, from 5:00 PM
MAT December 2026 PBT examination 20 December 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT registration deadline 21 December 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT admit card availability 24 December 2026, from 5:00 PM
MAT December 2026 CBT examination 27 December 2026
MAT December 2026 score availability By the first week of January 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MMHAPU UG Admission 2026

Undergraduate offerings include B.Lib.I.Sc., BCA, BBA, BJMC, B.Sc. (Hons.), BA (Hons.) and B.Ed. The university’s wider programme portfolio spans Arts, Computer Applications, Management and Engineering. BCA, BBA and BJMC selection depends on Class 12 merit, while B.Ed admission uses CET-BED.

Undergraduate eligibility and selection

Programme Eligibility Selection
BCA, BBA and BJMC 10+2 with at least 45%, or 40% for SC/ST applicants Merit in the Class 12 examination
B.Ed Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognised university with 50% aggregate, or 45% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants CET-BED
Alim Traditional Islamic studies programme recognised as equivalent to an undergraduate degree UGC-recognised qualification

B.Ed duration and fee

The Bachelor of Education runs for 2 years. The admission description identifies the 2024-26 batch as ongoing and directs applicants to the university website for the separate registration notification for each batch, including 2026-28.

Programme Total Fee
B.Ed INR 1.5 Lakh

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Undergraduate application procedure

  • For BCA, BBA and BJMC, apply through the Samarth admission portal; selection follows qualifying-examination merit.
  • For B.Ed, appear in the B.Ed Combined Entrance Test.
  • Check mmhapu.ac.in for the applicable B.Ed registration notification.
  • Once registration is notified, complete the application through the Samarth portal.
  • Upload the degree and marksheet documents, photograph and signature.
  • Pay the application charge specified in the B.Ed admission notice.
  • Submit the application and keep the acknowledgement slip.

The general admission description states that the university’s online process does not involve centralised counselling. The B.Ed schedule separately describes centralised counselling and seat allotment.

B.Ed schedule recorded in the admission information

The supplied second-round timeline listed seat allotment on 14 July 2026, seat-confirmation fee payment from 14 to 17 July 2026, and document verification and college admission from 15 to 18 July 2026. Regular classes were scheduled to begin on 20 July 2026, followed by third-round seat allotment on 23 July 2026. These dates were described as tentative and subject to change.

Alim qualification

Alim is a 3-year traditional Islamic studies programme recognised as equivalent to an undergraduate degree. MMHAPU is the primary institution for Alim and Fazil degree recognition in Bihar.

MMHAPU PG Admission 2026

Postgraduate admission covers MA in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Islamic Studies, English, and Journalism and Mass Communication, also identified as MJMC, together with M.Ed and MBA. The MA and M.Ed admission description uses qualifying-examination merit without a separate entrance test. The MBA programme is offered by the Department of Management in Patna.

Postgraduate eligibility and selection

Programme Academic Requirement Selection Route
MA Bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognised university with 45% aggregate, or 40% for SC/ST applicants; the relevant qualifying subject should match the chosen MA programme Qualifying-degree merit, with no entrance examination
M.Ed Qualifying-examination requirements Merit in the qualifying examination
MBA Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with 50% aggregate, or 45% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants MMHAPU MBA Entrance Test, as stated in the MBA admission criteria
Fazil Traditional Islamic studies qualification equivalent to a postgraduate degree UGC-recognised qualification

Final-year students may apply provisionally. Confirmation of admission requires submission of the final marksheet during document verification at the university.

MBA fees and selection descriptions

The MBA runs for 2 years. Its admission section gives a reference total of INR 78,600, while the FAQ provides a semester-wise structure totalling INR 70,000. The fee structure is described as among the lowest for state-university MBA programmes in Bihar. Placement support is limited, making independent career networking important.

Fee Description Amount
Reference total in the MBA admission section INR 78,600
Total in the MBA FAQ INR 70,000
Semester 1, according to the FAQ breakdown INR 23,500
Semester 2, according to the FAQ breakdown INR 15,000
Semester 3, according to the FAQ breakdown INR 15,000
Semester 4, according to the FAQ breakdown INR 16,500

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The MBA eligibility table specifies the university’s entrance test, whereas the FAQ characterises selection as primarily based on qualifying-degree merit. The current admission notice for the 2026-28 batch should be checked for the applicable selection criteria and fee.

MA application and admission process

  • Open the Samarth admission portal.
  • Register with a name, valid email address and mobile number.
  • Log in and enter personal information, academic qualifications and the preferred programme.
  • Upload scanned qualifying marksheets, a photograph and a signature.
  • Pay INR 500 for General/OBC/EWS applicants or INR 300 for SC/ST applicants.
  • Submit the form and download the confirmation receipt.
  • Check the university’s merit list and attend document verification if shortlisted.

MBA application process

  • Register on the Samarth portal and access the candidate dashboard.
  • Select MBA and complete all required application fields.
  • Upload the degree certificate, marksheets, photograph and signature.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 500 for General/OBC/EWS categories or INR 300 for SC/ST categories.
  • Submit the application and retain the confirmation number.
  • Follow the selection procedure specified in the applicable admission notice.

Postgraduate admission timeline recorded for 2026

The supplied admission update described applications as open and recorded an extension of the postgraduate application deadline for the 2026-2028 session to 18 July 2026. The MA section also referred to a PG and MA notice for 2026-27, followed by a revised deadline.

The MBA notice for the 2026-28 batch was revised after the original deadline. Its recorded application deadline was 18 July 2026, with the entrance test scheduled for 25 July 2026. Both MA and MBA timelines tentatively placed the start of the academic session in August 2026. Applicants were directed to the Admission Notice section of the university website for the applicable closing date.

Fazil qualification

Fazil is a UGC-recognised 2-year traditional Islamic studies programme equivalent to a postgraduate degree. MMHAPU serves as Bihar’s primary institution for recognition of Alim and Fazil degrees.

MMHAPU Ph.D. Admission 2026

Doctoral applicants must meet the relevant postgraduate eligibility requirement and qualify in MMHAPU’s Ph.D. Admission Test, known as PAT. The university conducts PAT as a written examination.

Requirement Details
Qualifying degree Master’s degree in the relevant subject
Minimum marks 55%, or 50% for SC/ST applicants
Selection University-conducted Ph.D. Admission Test (PAT)
Notification PAT 2026 notification available on the university website

Doctoral admission process

  • Check the PAT notification on the university website.
  • Meet the master’s degree and minimum marks requirements.
  • Complete the university’s online admission application procedure.
  • Qualify in the written Ph.D. Admission Test conducted by MMHAPU.

MMHAPU Certificate and Diploma Admission

MMHAPU’s programme portfolio also includes diploma, certification and vocational study options.

Programme Category Application Channel
Diploma programmes University admission process through the Samarth portal
Certification programmes University admission process through the Samarth portal
Vocational programmes University admission process through the Samarth portal

Application process

Applicants use the university’s online Samarth admission system and follow the selection procedure applicable to their programme.

MMHAPU Application Fees and Reservation

Application payments are made online through the Samarth portal. The MA and MBA application instructions specify category-based charges, while B.Ed applicants must follow the fee stated in their admission notice.

Applicant Category Application Fee
General, OBC and EWS INR 500
SC and ST INR 300

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Bihar state reservation

Bihar’s reservation policy applies across MMHAPU programmes. Reserved-category applicants receive a relaxation of 5 percentage points in minimum eligibility marks.

Category Reservation
SC 16%
ST 1%
EBC 18%
BC 12%
EWS 10%
BC women 3%
PwBD 5% horizontal reservation

MMHAPU Scholarships 2026

Enrolled students can seek support through central and state government schemes covering academic merit, minority communities and reserved categories.

  • Bihar Minority Welfare Scholarship: Available to MMHAPU students from minority communities and administered by the Bihar State Department of Minority Welfare. Applications are submitted through the state minority welfare portal.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/EBC: Disbursed through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. Eligible students must complete fresh or renewal registration each academic year.
  • EBC and BC Scholarship: Bihar government support for Extremely Backward Class and Backward Class students, subject to family-income criteria.
  • MMHAPU Merit Award: University recognition for outstanding qualifying-examination marks. The university announces the details annually.

MMHAPU Admission FAQs

Ques. How does an MA applicant move from application to document verification?

Ans. Applicants register and submit their forms through mmhapuadm.samarth.edu.in. MA selection uses qualifying-degree marks without an entrance examination. The university issues a merit list and invites shortlisted applicants for document verification.

Ques. Which academic background and marks are needed for an MA application?

Ans. A bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognised university is required, with at least 45% aggregate. SC and ST applicants qualify with 40%. The relevant subject studied in the qualifying degree should correspond to the selected MA programme.

Ques. What semester-wise MBA payments are listed in the fee breakdown?

Ans. The FAQ breakdown totals INR 70,000 for the 2-year MBA: INR 23,500 in Semester 1, INR 15,000 each in Semesters 2 and 3, and INR 16,500 in Semester 4. The admission section separately gives a reference total of INR 78,600. Check mmhapu.ac.in for the applicable current fee.

Ques. What selection guidance is given to MBA applicants asking about CAT or MAT?

Ans. The FAQ describes MBA selection as primarily dependent on qualifying-degree merit and directs applicants to the current admission notice for the exact criteria for the 2026-28 batch. The MBA admission criteria elsewhere specify the MMHAPU MBA Entrance Test.

Ques. Which qualification and university test form the doctoral admission route?

Ans. Applicants need a master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% and must qualify in MMHAPU’s Ph.D. Admission Test. The PAT 2026 notification is available on mmhapu.ac.in.

Ques. How much do different applicant categories pay to submit the form?

Ans. General, OBC and EWS applicants pay INR 500, while SC and ST applicants pay INR 300. Payment is completed online through the Samarth admission portal at mmhapuadm.samarth.edu.in.

Ques. What reservation shares and eligibility relaxation are stated for admission?

Ans. Bihar state reservation applies to every MMHAPU programme. The stated shares are SC 16%, ST 1%, EBC 18%, BC 12%, EWS 10% and BC women 3%, with 5% horizontal reservation for PwBD applicants. Reserved categories also receive a 5-percentage-point relaxation in minimum eligibility marks.

Ques. How do Alim and Fazil correspond to conventional university qualifications?

Ans. Alim is a 3-year traditional Islamic studies qualification equivalent to an undergraduate degree. Fazil lasts 2 years and is equivalent to a postgraduate degree. Both are UGC-recognised, and MMHAPU is Bihar’s primary institution for recognition of these degrees.

Ques. Can an applicant submit a form before receiving the final qualifying marksheet?

Ans. Final-year students may apply provisionally. Their admission becomes confirmed only after they submit the final marksheet during document verification at the university.

Ques. Is there a separate quota route outside the university’s regular selection process?

Ans. MMHAPU is a state public university without management or NRI quota seats. Applications go through the official Samarth portal, and admission follows the university’s merit-based selection process.