Madrasa Board Exam: Munshi-Maulvi and Alim Exam Form Submission Deadline Extended, Relief to Students
There are thousands of madrasas in Uttar Pradesh. Lakhs of students studying in these madrasas appear for these exams every year. The Munshi and Maulvi exams are equivalent to the high school level, while the Alim exam is equivalent to the intermediate level.
The Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board has given good news to the students. The board has extended the last date for filling out online applications for the Munshi-Maulvi and Alim examinations. Students can now fill out their exam forms until December 26th. Earlier, this date was December 20th.
Why was this decision taken?
The Madrasa Board took this decision because very few students had filled out the forms so far. The board had received only 54,200 applications. This number was significantly lower than in previous years. The last date for submitting the examination fee has also been extended to December 24th. Earlier, this date was December 19th. Students have been advised to submit their fees and fill out the forms as soon as possible. Delaying the process may cause problems.
How many madrasas are there in UP?
There are thousands of madrasas in Uttar Pradesh. Lakhs of students studying in these madrasas appear for these exams every year. The Munshi and Maulvi exams are equivalent to the high school level, while the Alim exam is equivalent to the intermediate level. These exams are conducted in Arabic and Persian languages. They include religious education as well as general subjects.
Instructions given to Principals
The board has written to the principals of all madrasas, urging them to ensure their students fill out the forms quickly. Very few applications have been received from several districts so far. The board wants as many students as possible to be able to take the exams. Filling out online forms has been made easy for the students. The forms can be filled out by visiting the Madrasa Board's website.
How does the Madrasa Board function?
The Madrasa Board operates under the Uttar Pradesh government. Its headquarters are in Lucknow. This board conducts examinations and declares results every year. This year too, the exams will be held on time, but this step has been taken to streamline the form filling process. The board has clearly stated that no further extensions will be given after December 26th.
Which students will benefit?
This news is important for all students pursuing madrasa education. After passing the Munshi, Maulvi, and Alim examinations, students can pursue further studies. Many students choose to pursue jobs or higher education after obtaining these degrees, which helps them advance their careers.

