DU Introduces MA in Hindu Studies, 2 other PG courses; application open till September 30

NEW DELHI: The Delhi University (DU) has commenced the admission process for three new courses - MA in Hindu Studies, Chinese Studies, and PG Diploma in Cyber Security & Law - on Tuesday. As per the schedule, the registration process for the courses will close on September 30.

The university bulletin states that the courses combine traditional knowledge of Hindu philosophy with modern subjects like computer science, informatics, commerce, and political science. The course will help students become fluent in Chinese and aware of the most recent developments in the cyber world.

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The programmes would emphasise both modern job aspirations and a thorough comprehension of the Hindu ethos, bulletin added.

MA in Hindu Studies

There are 60 seats available for the postgraduate programme. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in any field can apply for the programme. The application fee for UR, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST candidates is Rs 8,960. For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), the fee is Rs 2,240.

Unreserved category: 24 seats

SC (Scheduled Caste): 9 seats

ST (Scheduled Tribe): 5 seats

OBC (Other Backward Classes): 16 seats

EWS (Economically Weaker Sections): 6 seats

MA in Chinese Studies

Interested candidate with a bachelor's degree from any recognised university with at least 50 per cent marks, along with a one-year (full-time) PG Intensive Advanced Diploma Course in Chinese conducted by the University of Delhi or a UGC-recognised university.

There are 49 seats available for the programme and their category-wise allocation is as follows:

General category: 19 seats

SC (Scheduled Caste): 7 seats

ST (Scheduled Tribe): 4 seats

OBC (Other Backward Classes): 13 seats

EWS (Economically Weaker Sections): 6 seats

PG Diploma in Cyber Security and Law

The admission of candidates will be done on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying degree examination. Graduates with Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, Software Development, Computer Engineering or equivalent are eligible to apply for the course.

There is a total of 64 seats available for the programme

General category: 25

SC (Scheduled Caste): 10

OBC (Other Backward Classes): 5

EWS (Economically Weaker Sections): 17