To successfully complete each course, a student needs to obtain at least 50% marks, which must include the final exam score. No course is considered complete without appearing the final exam at an IOU approved center where the identity of the student can be confirmed by his or her ID.

1. Higher Diploma Course Score Requirement

To obtain a Higher Diploma in Islamic Studies (Bridge to M.A. in Islamic Studies), a student needs to complete a total of 16 courses or 48 credit hours of academic courses. The passing score for each course is minimum 50% including the final examination score. To obtain a Higher Diploma in Arabic (Bridge to M.A. in Arabic), a student needs to complete a total of 10 courses or 30 credit hours of academic courses. The passing score for each course is minimum 50% including the final examination score.

2. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies curr S2015 Course Score Requirement

To obtain an M.A. in Islamic Studies curr, S2015, a student needs to complete a total of 16 courses or 48 credit hours of academic courses. The passing score for each course is 50% including the research paper and/or final examination score.