New Delhi: In a significant academic development, Delhi University (DU) has announced the introduction of a Master’s programme in Hindi Journalism, set to commence from the 2025–26 academic session, subject to final approval from the Academic Council.
The programme, approved by the university’s Standing Committee on Academic Matters earlier this month, will be offered under the Department of Hindi within the Faculty of Arts. University officials stated that the course has been designed in accordance with the revised postgraduate curriculum framework, aligning with the National Education Policy’s (NEP) emphasis on regional language promotion and cultural inclusion in higher education.
“This announcement marks a strategic move to strengthen regional language media education and reflects a broader vision of inclusive academic development in India’s multilingual landscape,” said a senior university official familiar with the proposal.
The curriculum is expected to include core areas of journalism such as news writing, editing, media law and ethics, reporting techniques, television and radio journalism, and digital media production, all delivered in Hindi. The programme is aimed at equipping students with both practical and theoretical knowledge to meet the evolving demands of the regional media sector. It will also emphasize critical thinking, ethical journalism, and the role of media in a democratic society.
English-Medium Version Proposed for 2026–27
In parallel, the university has also proposed the launch of an English-medium version of the journalism programme, which is tentatively scheduled for the 2026–27 academic year under the Department of English. The dual-language approach is intended to broaden access to journalism education across linguistic groups and ensure that students from diverse backgrounds can benefit equally from DU’s journalism training initiatives.
According to insiders, the English version will mirror the structure of the Hindi programme but include expanded modules on international media systems and global communication trends.
Curriculum Revisions Across Disciplines
In addition to the journalism programme, the Standing Committee recently reviewed and approved syllabus updates for multiple undergraduate and postgraduate courses. According to sources, changes were made to the seventh and eighth semesters of BA programmes in Education, Geography, and Hindustani Music, under the revised Undergraduate Curriculum Framework.
Postgraduate syllabi in disciplines including Philosophy, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, and Mathematics were also revised during the committee’s May meetings. These updates aim to align academic content with emerging knowledge systems, skill development priorities, and new interdisciplinary research trends as encouraged by NEP 2020.
“These curriculum reforms are being implemented after extensive discussions and consensus reached in several academic committee meetings held throughout May,” said another official involved in the curriculum overhaul.
Final Approval Awaited
The final clearance for the Hindi journalism course is currently pending approval from the Academic Council, which is expected to convene in the coming weeks. Once approved, the programme will open admissions for students holding a bachelor’s degree with proficiency in Hindi.
Prospective applicants and media educators have welcomed the announcement, viewing it as a long-overdue step toward enhancing the quality and reach of journalism education in regional languages.
