BHU started 22 new courses under SWAYAM: Know complete information

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has launched 22 new SWAYAM courses for the January 2025 session. SWAYAM Portal is a major initiative of the Government of India, which aims to make high quality education accessible to every person, free of cost. Through this platform, students, professionals, and teachers aim to reduce the digital divide and provide the best learning resources to all.

The application process for these courses has started and the last date is 27 January 2025.

Objective of SWAYAM courses of BHU

• To provide inclusive and interactive education to the students.
• To provide education to the most deprived sections of the country through digital education.
• Covering modern and traditional subjects such as Indian Knowledge Systems, Machine Learning, Tourism, Cultural Studies, and Life Skills.

Key Features of the Courses

1. Course Duration:
   • 12 week courses: 8 courses.
   • 8 week courses: 6 courses.
   • 4 week courses: 7 courses.
2. Medium of Classes:
   • All courses will be online.
   • Marksheet will be issued online to the students.
3. Start of classes:
   • From 20 January 2025.
4. test date:
   • From 25th April 2025.
5. The teachers teaching will be called “Instructors”.

22 courses of BHU under SWAYAM

Courses of 12 weeks duration:

1. AIHC and Archeology
2. commerce
3. Computer Science and Interdisciplinary
4. Earth Planetary Science
5. chemical Engineering
6. Environmental Science and Environmental Chemistry
7. Management and Marketing
8. Multidisciplinary, Humanities and Social Sciences
9. Sanskrit

Courses of 8 weeks duration:

1. Agriculture and Social Sciences
2. english literature
3. multi disciplinary
4. stage art
5. physiology
6. Tourism and Hospitality Management

Courses of 4 weeks duration:

1. english literature
2. interdisciplinary
3. law
4. livestock management
5. Multi disciplinary and education
6. Physics

How to apply?

1. Visit the official website:
   • Visit SWAYAM portal or BHU website.
2. Select preferred course:
   • Select the course as per your interest from the course list.
3. Fill out the registration form:
   • Upload the required information and documents.
4. submit application:
   • After completion of the application process, click on the submit button.

Why avail SWAYAM?

• Free Education: High quality education at no charge.
• Flexibility: Facility to study from home.
• Diverse Subjects: Inclusion of traditional and modern courses.
• Recognized Certificate: Upon completion of the course you will receive a certificate.