Arabic Courses in India

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Arabic Courses in India provide the essential knowledge of Arabic Language, both in its written and spoken form. Arabic is the language of the Arabs which is spoken in a variety of dialects. There are many varieties of spoken Arabic but for political and/or ethnic reasons these are commonly classified as a single language. Arabic education in India is largely provided through madrassa education system. But here, only Islamic theology and Koran are taught and majority of them do not admit non-muslims. For a proper or academic study of Arabic one needs to enrol in a university or college. Arabic education course studies Modern Standard Arabic which is widely used writing and formal speaking. Also known as Standard Arabic or Literary Arabic, it is the literary standard across the Middle East and North Africa. It is also one of the 6 official languages of the United Nations. Those who are highly proficient in more than one language are known as a Linguist and one who is highly proficient in Arabic language is known as Arabic Language Specialist.

  • B.A. (Hons.) Arabic

    Bachelor of Arts Honours in Arabic

    Total Colleges: 21

  • BA (Afzal-Ul-Ulama)

    Bachelor of Arts in Afzal-Ul-Ulama

    Total Colleges: 11

  • BA (Arabic)

    Bachelor of Arts in Arabic

    Total Colleges: 93

  • M.A. (Arabic Language and Literature)

    Master of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature

    Total Colleges: 1

  • M.A. (Arabic)

    Master of Arts in Arabic

    Total Colleges: 54

  • M.A. (Post Afzal-Ul-Ulama)

    Master of Arts in Post Afzal-Ul-Ulama

    Total Colleges: 4

  • M.Phil. (Arabic)

    Master of Philosophy in Arabic

    Total Colleges: 14

  • Ph.D. (Arabic)

    Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic

    Total Colleges: 24

  • Few of the specialized fields

    There are no specialisations in Arabic language, academically speaking.

    Arabic Course Content

    • Classical Prose
    • Short story and Drama
    • AL-NAQD (Criticism)
    • Introduction to Translation

    Arabic Course Objectives 

    • To gain thorough knowledge of the subject
    • To gain the ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely in languages

    Arabic Course: Basic Requirements

    Basic requirement for pursuing course at the graduate level requires 10+2 pass or its equivalent in any discipline.

    Some institutes also conduct a entrance test for admission.

    Percentage requirements vary from institute to institute.

    Some of the Major Arabic Institutes

    Career & Job Perspectives

    Learning an extra or a foreign Language is always a good idea both vocationally or otherwise. Arabic speaking jobs are mostly found in the field of teaching, interpreting and translating. These jobs are available not only in India but also in Arab and other foreign countries. Good voice with a bit of training can also get you jobs in the Arabic television and radio broadcast. One can also become Language Specialist in an educational or research set up. To acquire jobs based solely on the knowledge of the understanding of the language, limits the employment opportunities to a few key areas. Job opportunities are more profitable for professionals who are willing to work in Arabic countries or wherever there is an additional requirement of the language. Gulf countries always requires manpower both at vocational and at household level. Many Indian BPO personnel, businessmen, cooks, chefs, doctors, drivers, domestic helpers, engineers and event managers have gained good employment with the knowledge of this language. In India, one can acquire employment in Defence Ministry's School of Foreign Language, Home Tutors Academy - Mumbai, Arabic Expert - a Mumbai based translation agency, Convergys Corporation etc.

    Remuneration – Salaries vary from one post to another and from one organisation to other. Those employed in foreign countries get more paid than those in the native country. Teachers and call centre executive are the most highly paid individuals.

    Job Types

    • Tutor / Lady Tutor
    • Secretary
    • Teachers
    • Lecturers
    • Translators
    • Interpreter
    • Linguist
    • Researcher
    • Writer
    • Assistant Server
    • Poet
    • Novelist

    Employment Areas

    • Consulting Services
    • Educational/Training Institutes
    • Embassies
    • Consulates
    • Call Centres
    • Tourism Industry
    • Book Publishing
    • Hotel Receptionist
    • Translating Agencies