MTech in ‘computational linguistics’ at Hindi varsity

Nagpur: For the first time in Maharashtra, the Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University would be starting an MTech course in ‘computational linguistics’ from 2020-21 session. Currently, it’s available only in a couple of institutions including Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in India.
The Wardha-based university is also launching ‘Master of Informatics and Language Engineering’ and PhD in same subject, which is only of its kind in the country. Both these courses would be imparted in Hindi medium that will benefit a large section of students, who faced difficulties in learning English.
Announcing the launch of courses and admissions, vice-chancellor Prof Rajneesh Shukla on Monday said students can enrol for courses like MA, MEd, MBA, MTech, PhD, BA, BSW, BJMC, and BEd, among others. “We provide facilities like Wi-Fi, hostel, scholarship and research scholarship, and computer lab for the students. We’re NAAC ‘A’ certified central university,” he said.
Shukla said the university was prepared to face challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic that had forced everyone to stay indoors. “The infrastructure to support education is already in place. The university is fully committed for all-round development of the students. With the natural environment of the university and the facilities available, there are ample possibilities to move forward as an active student,” he said.
Apart from new courses, admissions to Hindi Linguistics, Hindi-Language Technology, Spanish, Chinese, French, Hindi literature, drama, Sanskrit, Gandhi and peace studies, women's studies, Buddhist studies, Dalit and tribal studies, philosophy PhD in social work, sociology, mass communication, anthropology, translation studies, migration and diaspora studies and education are also available. The deadline for submission of applications for all courses is September 5.
Application forms for diploma and certificate courses are available on the university’s website www.hindivishwa.org. For more information regarding admissions, students can contact toll free number 18002332141.