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News India Live, Digital Desk: There has been a lot of turmoil in the last few months regarding Madrassa education in Uttar Pradesh. The future of thousands of students was hanging in the balance between the decisions of the Supreme Court and the High Court. But after the recent clarification by the Supreme Court, Madrasa students of UP have started taking a big and wise decision regarding their career.
You may remember that the Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act 2004, but created a catch. The court clearly said that Madrasa Board has no authority to grant higher education degrees like ‘Kamil’ (equivalent to graduation) and ‘Fazil’ (equivalent to post-graduation). According to the court, awarding degrees is the sole work of the university, which comes under the UGC rules.
Let us understand in simple language what has changed among the students after this decision and what they are doing now.
Fear of the future was troubling the students
When the court said that these degrees would not be valid under the UGC, it was natural for the students to panic. The fear was that if tomorrow he applied for a government job or wanted to pursue higher education somewhere else, would his ‘Kamil’ or ‘Fazil’ degree be useful?
race towards university
Amidst this fear and uncertainty, the students of UP have chosen not ‘Plan B’ but ‘the right plan’. Reports suggest that after the decision, a large number of madrassa students have now turned to regular university courses.
- Students can now study in open or regular universities like Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) and IGNOU. B.A. (BA) and M.A. (MA) Like taking admission in courses.
- The aim is clear – to complete one’s religious education from the Madrasa and also to have a “UGC approved degree” in hand, which can open doors to jobs across the world.
traveling on two roads simultaneously
Madrassa teachers association and educationists are also considering this as a ‘positive change’. Till now many students used to rely only on Madrasa degree, but this “injury” of the Supreme Court has made them understand the importance of mainstream education.
Now students are pursuing their Arabic-Persian studies in madrassas, while also pursuing university degrees in modern subjects through distance learning or privately. This will not only increase their knowledge but will also provide them better employment opportunities in the society.
What next?
This change shows that our youth no longer want to take risks in their career. Even though the decision was harsh, it has pushed thousands of students on the path of a safe and modern education, which may prove to be better for their bright future.
So friends, change is necessary, and the one who changes in time, wins!