GENERAL
Students must always refer to the Student Academic Performance Evaluation Regulations (SAPER) and the study plan of their chosen stream – LL.B (Single Major Stream, and LL.B (Double Degree Stream) and LL.BS. These documents are the authoritative basis for registration, progression, and graduation.
You can access it here.
You can access the LL.B (Single Major Stream), LL.B (Double Degree Stream), and LL.BS study plans here.
COURSE REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC WORKLOAD
Full-time students must register a minimum of 12 credit hours per regular semester. Carrying fewer than 12 credit hours requires prior approval from the Dean of the Kulliyyah.
The maximum load is 20 credit hours in a regular semester and 10 credit hours in a short semester. Students exceeding this must obtain prior Dean’s approval.
Yes. For example, Year 4 Semester 1 has 24 credit hours.
These heavier loads are part of the official Senate-approved study plan. No additional approval is required if you are following the study plan as designed.
You may use the i-Ma’luum portal during the official add/drop period.
In a regular semester, you may drop a course up to the end of the 4th week.
In a short semester, you may drop a course within the first 5 days.
After dropping a course, your academic load must not fall below the minimum 12 credit hours, unless approved by the Dean of AIKOL.
No. Dropped courses will not be reflected on your transcript.
Yes, subject to these rules:
- Regular semester: Allowed from Week 5 to Week 13.
- Short semester: Allowed from Week 2 to Week 6.
- No withdrawal is allowed beyond these weeks, unless approved by the Dean.
- After withdrawal, your load must not fall below the minimum credit hours unless approved by the Dean.
Week 5–10 (regular) / Week 2–5 (short): RM 300 per course.
Week 11–13 (regular) / Week 6 (short): RM 500 per course.
By Week 4, “NR” (Not Registered) is recorded. By Week 12, you may face termination (TD) unless an appeal is approved.
Yes. Failed courses must be repeated, and the new grade replaces the failing grade in CGPA calculation (both attempts remain on the transcript).
Yes, but only once, for up to 2 courses, and with the Dean’s approval.
Yes, with the instructor’s approval. Audited courses are graded as AU (Audit). They do not count towards GPA, but you must still attend classes and meet basic requirements.
EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT
Grades are awarded on a scale from A (4.0) to F (0.0). A minimum passing grade of C (2.0) is required. Any grade below C is considered a fail. This ensures that all graduates meet a minimum competency level.
Without a valid reason, you will be graded based only on coursework. With a valid reason, you may apply for a special exam to replace the missed exam.
Each course has its own breakdown, combining continuous assessment marks and a final exam, as stated in the course outline.
Yes, but only for final year failed courses. The grade will be determined solely from the resit exam marks. This helps prevent delays in graduation.
Yes. If you fail to meet requirements such as attendance or coursework, the Dean may bar you from sitting for exams. A “Y” grade (equivalent to Fail) will be recorded.
ACADEMIC STANDING AND PROGRESSION
You must maintain a CGPA of 2.00 or higher. This means consistent passing performance across your semesters.
Awarded to students with a GPA of 3.50 or higher in a semester who have registered for at least 12 credits or its equivalent and passed all their courses. It is a recognition of academic excellence.
Awarded upon graduation to students with a final CGPA of 3.50 and above. It reflects sustained excellence achievements throughout the programme.
A CGPA between 1.67 and 1.99. Students on probation may take no more than 18 credit hours in the following semester.
“I” is a temporary grade. It means you could not complete some requirements due to valid reasons. You must finish all pending tasks within 4 weeks of the next semester, or the “I” will be converted to a final grade based on existing work.
“IP” is used for courses that extend beyond one semester. For example, long research projects or multi-semester courses. You must re-register and complete the work in the following semester.
You will be dismissed if: (i) your CGPA falls below 1.67, (ii) you fail to achieve a CGPA of 2.00 or above while on probation, or (iii) you accumulate three probations (non-consecutive).
Yes. You may be readmitted once only, provided your CGPA was ≥ 1.00 and you have no disciplinary misconduct. The decision is at the Dean’s discretion.
If you were dismissed in Year 1 (not on the grounds of disciplinary misconduct), you may apply for readmission under a “Clean Slate.” All past grades are archived, and you start anew as if you were a newly admitted student.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate, you must: (1) Complete 168 credit hours. (2) Achieve a final CGPA ≥ 2.00. (3) Receive endorsement by the Senate Graduation Committee.
To graduate, you must: (1) complete a total of 210 credit hours: (a) 168 credit hours from the LL.B., and (b) 42 credit hours from additional Sharīʿah courses in Year 5. (2) Achieve a final CGPA ≥ 2.00. (3) Receive endorsement by the Senate Graduation Committee.
You must complete 36 elective credit hours. At least 21 credit hours must be Islamic Law electives to reflect AIKOL’s mission of harmonising Shariah and civil law.
This is a compulsory internship (LAWS 3400) in Year 3 Semester 3. It carries 4 credit hours and exposes students to real-world legal practice, whether in courts, law firms, corporate offices, or government agencies.
Yes. LAW 3400 (Law Attachment Programme, 4 credit hours) is required for graduation
APPEALS AND OTHER SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Any terminated students will have to appeal to the Senate for reinstatement.
Yes. LOA may be granted for up to two semesters with the Dean’s approval. If you need more than two semesters, the Deans’ Council and Senate must approve. LOA may also be given for medical or mental health reasons after review by the Fit for Study Committee.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND ETHICS
Using another’s work without proper acknowledgement.
Cheating in exams, collusion, falsification of data, and any offence under IIUM’s Student Disciplinary Rules.
Punishments include failing grades, suspension, or termination, depending on the seriousness of the offence.