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Beyond Engineering: IITs Expand Horizons With New Language Programs
27 Jul
Summary
- IITs offer courses in French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, and Sanskrit.
- Online access to IIT language courses available via NPTEL and SWAYAM.
- Paid certification is available for online and offline language programs.
Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are expanding their academic offerings to include a variety of foreign language courses. These programs, available at multiple IIT campuses, cater to students, professionals, and the general public, fostering international exposure and cultural understanding.
Learners can now access courses in French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, and Sanskrit. While some courses are conducted in evening batches on campus, many are also available online through the NPTEL and SWAYAM platforms, ensuring nationwide accessibility. Paid certification is offered upon successful completion of these language programs.
For instance, IIT Madras offers German language courses online with a certification fee of Rs1,000. Other institutions like IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Hyderabad are also actively involved in providing these diverse language learning opportunities, enriching the educational landscape beyond engineering disciplines.
