Diploma in Fahm Ul Quran

Quaid-i-Azam University plans to launch a one-year Diploma in understanding Quranic Arabic /  Fehm-ul-Quran . The main objective is to equip students with the basic knowledge and understanding of the Quran through its original Arabic language. This comprehensive program will cover Qur’anic Arabic grammar, key thematic understanding, and application of the Qur’anic teachings in personal and social life.

The course will be structured in different modules so that to help students build their knowledge step-by-step. Each module will focus on specific learning outcomes—from the basic recognition of the Qur’anic vocabulary and grammar to interpreting of different verses.

Students will be awarded certificates upon successful completion of each module and a Diploma upon completing the full course (All modules). The course is designed to meet the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical needs of the modern times, fostering a deeper connection with the Quranic message. Graduates of this program will be able to teach basic Quran at primary level and can become educators, trainers in various educational institutes.

• The diploma/Course should consist of 6 to 8 modules, preferably of equal duration (each 6 -8 weeks, with 12 – 15 contact hours in a week).
• The modules should be built upon one another and the previous module will be compulsory prerequisite for the next.
• The diploma will be open to a wide range of learners, including intermediate, B.A Associate degree, BS, MBBS, MS students, as well as professionals and adult learners from different fields.

• The assessment committee of Quaid-i-Azam University keeps the right to accept or reject any proposal.
• The decision of the assessment committee of Quaid-i-Azam University will be acceptable to all parties.
• A non-refundable processing fee of 5,000 PKR will be submitted in the form of bank draft in favor of treasurer, Quaid-i-Azam University.
• The lectures recorded at Quaid-i-Azam University will be the sole property of Quaid-i-Azam University. However, the lectures will be used as per agreed terms between resource person and Quaid-i-Azam university. The resource person cannot use these recordings for any purpose. other organization.
• Both parties will sign an agreement before processing the received applications.
• The certificate of passing program or a course will be issued by only by Quaid-i-Azam University with its logo. However, the credentials of the partner organizations can be mentioned on the official website of Quaid-i-Azam university and during media campaigns.
• The partner organization will not issue any certificate / letter of appreciation or reference letter to the students.
• Quaid-i-Azam university will be responsible for the media campaign of all programs. The partner organization will not launch media campaigns at its own. However, collective media campaigns can be launched, as per agreed format.

Responsibilities of the Resource Person(s)

• Timely recording of all lectures, as per the schedule issue by Quaid-i-Azam University.
• Timely assessment of assignments, quizzes, exams etc.
• Quick reply to all queries of students and Quaid-i-Azam University.
• Update the lectures, if required.
• Give assignments as per the schedule announced.
• Take quiz / exams as per the schedule announced.
• Provide teaching material as per the schedule
• Conduct tutorials / interactive sessions with students, as per the scheduled announced, if any
• Assessment and grading of course / module, as per the format of Quaid-i-Azam university
• Timely submission of marks / result to the Quaid-i-Azam university

Responsibilities of the Directorate of Open & Distance Learning

• Issue semester schedule / schedule of classes.
• Facilitate resource person for timely recording of all lectures,
• Timely uploading of lectures and other material
• Compilation of the overall and semester wise results of all students
• Declare semester wise and overall results
• Collect fee
• Advertise the program on print and social media
• Announce admissions and admit the students, as per criteria approved by Quaid-i-Azam university.
• Correspondence with students, regarding shortage of attendance, exam schedule, fee submission, disciplinary matters and etc.

Initially for one Time. However extendable with mutual consent of partner organization and Quaid-i-Azam University.

Quaid-i-Azam University has all legal rights to terminate the agreement at any time due to any of the following reasons:

• Unsatisfactory feedback by majority of the students
• Evidence based harassment by the resource person
• Nonfulfillment of the responsibilities defined in section 3b
• Unsatisfactory report by the assessment committee of Quaid-i-Azam University.
• Provoking students on political, religious or ethnic grounds
• On harsh religious, political or ethnic remarks

• August 11, 2025 (online submission)
• The assessment committee will take 2 to 3 weeks for the evaluation of the submitted proposals.

Fees and Dues

• Admission Form: 5,00 PKR
• Admission Fee: 1,500 PKR (at the time of admission)
• Registration Fee: 5,00 PKR (at the time of the registration of courses)
• Security: 5,000 PKR  (refundable at the time of clearance)
• Tuition Fee: 2,000 PKR  (per credit hour)
• Course File: 500 PKR (per credit hour)
• Examination Fee: 750 PKR (per credit hour)

Note: The suggested amounts are subject to the approval of the statutory bodies of Quaid-i-Azam University. Finance & Planning Committee of Quaid-i-Azam University can revise / change the suggested Fees and dues

Honorariums Fees and Dues

8a.      Lectures are recorded by the Directorate of Open & Distance Learning, QAU.

• Resource person / Partner Organization: 60% of the collected tuition fee.
• Directorate of Open & Distance Learning: 30% of the collected tuition fee.
• Subject Expert hired by the Directorate of Open & Distance Learning, if any: 4% of the collected tuition fee.
• Quaid-i-Azam University:                6% of the collected tuition fee.
• Admission and Examination Office of ODL: Fee charged on account of admissions, registrations & examinations

Note: Recording facilities will be provided by the Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, QAU and the resource person(s) will have to follow the issued schedule.

8b.      Lectures are recorded by the Partner Organization / Resource Person.

• Resource person / Partner Organization: 70% of the collected tuition fee.
• Directorate of Open & Distance Learning: 20% of the collected tuition fee.
• Subject Expert hired by the Directorate of Open & Distance Learning, if any: 4% of the collected tuition fee.
• Quaid-i-Azam University:                6% of the collected tuition fee.
• Admission and Examination Office of ODL: Fee charged on account of admissions, registrations & examinations

Note: The suggested amounts are subject to the approval of the statutory bodies of Quaid-i-Azam University. Finance & Planning Committee of Quaid-i-Azam University can revise / change the suggested honorariums. However, honorarium cannot be changed after signing the agreement.   The honorarium will be paid upon successful completion of assigned responsibilities, subject to clearance from the Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Quaid-i-Azam University.