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Hindi is an ancient language that is now the fourth most spoken language globally. The programmes in Hindi include the Bachelor of Arts in Hindi, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hindi, Master of Arts in Hindi, and PhD in Hindi. The Bachelor's courses are undergraduate programmes with a duration of three years. The Post Graduate Degrees are covered in two years.

The undergraduate course teaches students about the foundations of Hindi literature and history while studying various styles and features of the Hindi language in different periods. The courses also cover Hindi writing, including writing for media, novels, and poetry.

Table of Contents
  1. Syllabus – Important Facts For Hindi
    • 1.1 Duration
    • 1.2 Scope
    • 1.3 Syllabus
    • 1.4 Examination pattern
    • 1.5 CBCS
  2. List of Subjects in Hindi
    • 2.1 Typical Core Subjects for Hindi
    • 2.2 Typical Elective Subjects for Hindi
  3. Detailed Syllabus For Hindi
  4. Specialisations Offered in Hindi
  5. Books and Authors Related to Hindi
  6. Entrance Exams for Hindi
    • 6.1 DUET
    • 6.2 CUCET
    • 6.3 JNUEE
  7. Syllabus for Distance Program in Hindi
  8. Top Colleges for Hindi
  9. FAQs on Hindi

Syllabus – Important Facts For Hindi

Duration

The BA Hindi programme is an undergraduate degree course for three years. The BA Hindi programmes are divided into six semesters. The MA Hindi programme is a two-year postgraduate degree course, including four semesters. Students can further opt for a PhD in Hindi, which can go on for about two to five years.

Scope

With a degree in Hindi, one can pursue careers as a Hindi correspondent, writer, translator, mediator, columnist, and communications expert.

Syllabus

The syllabus for BA in Hindi includes core subjects such as Hindi literature, poetry, history of the language, and grammar. Most colleges offer a single BA Hindi programme at the UG level. Some colleges offer specialisations in journalism, writing, and literature.

Examination pattern

The examination pattern for the BA programme includes internal assessments and an end term examination in each semester. The exams include short and long answer type questions, with separate marks allotted for grammar and punctuation.

CBCS

The choice-based credit system has been introduced due to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With the implementation of CBCS, students can select interdisciplinary subjects, and each subject has a fixed number of credits. A minimum credit requirement is applicable for all programmes for the student to graduate.

List of Subjects in Hindi

Typical Core Subjects for Hindi

Subject Title

Subject Details

Adhunik Hindi Kavya

Learning about the poetry of modern Hindi poets, their literary introduction and literary features.

Hindi Gadya Sahitya

Knowledge of Hindi prose-short stories, essays, reports. Introduction to plays and novels

Hindi Natak Evam Rangmanch

Critical understanding of Mohan Rakesh’s Laharon Ke Rajhans, Jaishankar Prasad’s Chandrgupt, Dharmveer Bharti’s Andha Yug
(These are some famous socio-political plays in Hindi.)

Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihaas

History of the Hindi language

Hindi Upanyaas Evam Kahani

Hindi Novels- Summarised learning of Premchand, Bhishma Sahani, Manu Bhandari, Devaki Nandan Khatri and other prominent Hindi novelists

Madhyakaleen Hindi Kavya

Knowledge of poetry of mediaeval Hindi poets like Sur Das, Kabir Das, Ras Khan, Mira Bai, etc., along with an introduction to various literature features of Hindi Language in mediaeval times.

Typical Elective Subjects for Hindi

Subject Title

Subject Details

Hindi Bhasha Aur Sampreshan

With conceptual, historical and analytical knowledge about Linguistics, Hindi Language and Devnagri script, it covers all aspects of the use of language in routine life and the ways of expression. It provides applied knowledge of language and script.

Hindi Nibandh Anya Gadya Vidhayen Evam Vyavharik Hindi

This course deals with different forms of Hindi prose. The main focus of the course is to describe the historical, conceptual and contemporary aspects of Hindi prose with specified writings and various forms of applied Hindi grammar.

Rekhachitra Tatha Sansmaran

This is a new subject that has been introduced in the courses. Rekhachitra is a way to express a scenario or incident to the readers precisely. From expressing people's actions to describing the environment, one must be adept at explaining so well that the readers should be able to picture the incident perfectly. Sansmaran is opposite of Rekhachitra. It is a way to describe an incident from their perspective. Usually, people use Sansmaran while describing a past event of their life. And Rekhachitra is used in media houses and journalism.

Hindi Patrakarita Aur Media

Lekhan

Hindi journalism, meaning, definition, and types; a short history of Hindi journalism, advertisement writing, leading magazines and newspapers of India

Aadhunik Hindi Katha

Sahitya

Modern literature work of prominent writers, such as Usne Kaha Tha by Chandradhar Sharma Guleri, Poos Ki Raat by Premchand, and Rani Ma Ka Chabutara by Mannu Bhandari

Detailed Syllabus For Hindi

The syllabus for the BA Hindi programme includes core Hindi subjects focusing on language, literature and grammar. The programme also offers students a set of elective subjects to increase their knowledge about specific subject areas, such as Hindi linguistics, writing, journalism, and translation.

The detailed syllabus is as follows:

Semester

Core/Elective

Subject Title

Subject Details

1

Core

Aadhunik Hindi Kavya aur Vyakaran

 

Readings of prominent Hindi poems including Shambhuk – Jagdish Gupta, Kavya Sudha - Edited by Dr V. Bhaskar

 

Introduction to Hindi grammar, including Sandhi (word formation, root word), Upasarga and Pratyay (prefix and suffix)

2

Core

Bshasha Ka Itihas aur Upanyasa Sahitya

Bhasha ka Arth, Paribhasha, Sahityik Bhasha aur Janbhasha mein Antar, Bhasha ka Swaroop

(Meaning of the language, novelist language, form of the language)

 

Bharat ki Vibhinn Lipiyaan - Devanagari, Sharada aur Kharoshti, Bhrahmee

(Various scripts of Hindi language from ancient time to recent times)

3

Core

Bhartiya Kavya Shastra aur Natak Sahitya

Kavya ki Paribhasha (Definition of Poetry), Shabd Shakti (Hindi Word Vocabulary), Ras ke Prakar - Sringar, Hasya, Karuna, Veera, Roudra, Bhayanak, Beebhatsa, Adbhut, Shaant (Types of Aesthetics in literature which evokes emotions and essence); Chhand ke Prakar: Dohein, Rola, Chaupai (Types of verses in Hindi Poetry), Alanakar (Figures of speech)

4

Core

Hindi Sahitya ka Itihas aur Hindi Gadya Sahitya

Hindi Sahitya ka Kaal Vibhajan aur Namakaran - Aadi Kaal, Bhakti Kaal; Bhakti Kaal ke Pramukh Kavi, Nirgun Bhakti Dhara ke Kavi - Kabir, Raidas, Gurunanak, Jayasi, Kutuban; Sagun Dhara ke Kavi Tulsidas, Surdas, Meerabai, Raskhan; Aadhunik Kaal, Reeti Kaal

(Classification of the Hindi literature era; Discussion on two division of Bhakti Kaal known as Sagun Bhakti Kaal and Nirgun Bhakti Kaal; It also talks about the difference in styles of Hindi literature and how it affected the history of the land; Prominent poets of Bhakti Kaal or 1300 BC to 1700 BC)

5

Elective

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elective

Prayojanmulak Hindi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Madhyakaleen Hindi Kavita

Bhartiya Samvidhan me Hindi, Patra Vyavahar ka Samanya Parichay, Patron ke Prakar, Parivarik Patra,

Vyavasayik Patra Vyavahar

(Hindi in our constitution, ways of correspondence, letter and application writing, formal and informal writing)

 

Bhakti Kaal aur Reeti Kaal ki Prishtabhumi, Kabir ke Dohe, Tulsidas - Vinay Patrika, Sur Saravali - Bal Leela Prasang

(Background of Bhakti Kaal and Reeti Kaal, literature of these eras, poems and dohas of Kabir, Tulsidas, and Sur Saravali)

6

Elective

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elective

Hindi Patrakarita

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anuvaad Vigyan: Siddhant aur Prayog

Hindi Patrakarita - Artha, Paribhasha aur Prakar, Patrakarita - Mission se

Profession Tak, Hindi Patrakrita ka Sankshipta Itihas, Samachar Lekhan Kala, Jansanchar ke Madhyam, Vigyapan Lekhan; Hindi ke Pramukh Prakar, Patrikayen aur Samachar Patra

(Hindi Journalism, meaning, definition, and types; short history of Hindi journalism, advertisement writing, leading magazines and newspapers of India)

 

Anuvaad ki Paribhasha, Anuvaad Kala ya Vigyan, Upyogita, Anuvad ke Prakar, Paribhashik Shabdavali, Anuvad Prayog - Hindi se Angrezi evam Angrezi se Hindi

(Definition of translation, science of translation, types of translation, terminology, translation practice to and from Hindi)

Specialisations Offered in Hindi

Hindi is a core language subject with most specialisations offered at the Master’s level of study. The specialisations available for MA in Hindi are as follows:

Specialisation

Specialisation Subjects

Subject Details

Hindi Literature

Origin and Development of Hindi Language

 

General Linguistics

 

Ancient and Mediaeval Hindi Poetry

 

Translation - Theory and Practice

History of Hindi literature, Novels and short stories, prose and drama. Poetry from famous and renowned poets of ancient times. The rules and forms of Hindi writing, translation, and translation practice.

Mass Communication and Journalism - Hindi Patrakarita

Principles of Communication

 

Reporting and Feature Writing

 

Contemporary Media Technologies

 

Public Relations and Corporate Communication

History of Indian newspapers, essentials of news writing, structure, special articles and editorial, principles and functions of newspaper design, writing for TV and Radio.

Books and Authors Related to Hindi

During BA Hindi programmes, the books to refer to include course books, reference books, and several novels and poetry books by acclaimed writers. Here is a list of books to consider for a Hindi course:

Subject

Book Title

Authors

Description of The Book

Hindi Sahitya ka Itihas

Hindi Sahitya ka Itihas

Ramchandra Shukla

History of the Hindi language, ancient books and authors, eras of Hindi writing

Upanyas aur Katha Sahitya

Kahani Ekadashi

Compiled by Dr Dasarath Voja

Eid Ka Thyohar - Premchand

Chota

 

Jadugar - Jayshankar Prasad

 

Prayaschit - Bhagwati Charan Varma

 

Vaaris - Mohan Rakesh

 

Nayi Nowkari - Mannu Bandari

Madhyakalin Hindi Kavita

Prachin Kavya Sangrih

 

DBHP Sabha

 

 

Kabir ke Dohe

Kabir ke Bhajan

Sur Sourabh

Bihari Vihar

Adhunik Hindi Kavita

Kavya Suman

Mahendra Kul Sresta

Nirala - Bhikshuk, Jo Beet Gayi So Beet Gayi, Nirala Sabari

 

Matdata - Doomil, Jan Jan Ka Chehara Ek - Mukthibhod

 

Chitakoot Me Ram Seeta Asabari

Hindi Gadya Sahitya

Gadya Prabha - Hindi Gadya Ke Vividh Roop

Dr Alok Gupta

Kya Bhoolu Kya Yaad Karu - Harivansh Rai Bachchan

 

Subramaniya Bharathiyar

Entrance Exams for Hindi

Admission to the BA Hindi programme is mostly carried out based on the applicant's marks in the 12th standard. Some prominent institutions also conduct entrance tests for admission to their programmes. Some of these entrance exams are given below:

DUET

The Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) is a national level entrance test administered by Delhi University. It is a two-hour online examination. The test, which is administered once a year, is used to provide admission to the several degree programmes offered by Delhi University. The exam is of moderate difficulty level.

CUCET

Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) is held once a year by Rajasthan Central University. It is a national level admission test that lasts two hours and is conducted offline. The exam is considered on the tough side by most aspirants. Certain institutions accept the entrance exam for admission to different undergraduate and integrated course degrees.

JNUEE

Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Test (JNUEE) is a university-level exam held once a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is a three-hour-long online exam held for admission to several programmes at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University. The exam is easy to moderate with most of the questions from the class 12th.

Syllabus for Distance Program in Hindi

A regular BA in the Hindi programme requires the student to attend classes and visit the college regularly. The distance programme offers students flexibility, where they can study at their convenience. The programme syllabus remains almost the same in regular and distance programmes. However, the duration of the course can be up to six or eight years in contrast with a fixed duration of three years for regular students. The evaluation process for regular students includes midterms and semester-end examinations. Students must submit assignments and sit for end-term examinations held twice a year for distance programmes. The course for a distance programme is comparatively lesser than the course fee for regular programmes.

Top Colleges for Hindi

S.No.

College/University/Institution

Syllabus

1.

Banaras Hindu University

https://www.bhu.ac.in/arts/hindi/

2.

Jawaharlal Nehru University

https://www.jnu.ac.in/sites/default/files/admission/e-Prospectus-2021-22.pdf

3.

Miranda House

https://www.mirandahouse.ac.in/files/courses/5. Hindi, 21.06.2017.pdf

4.

Rajasthan University

https://www.uniraj.ac.in/student/syllabi/Syllabus-2021/B.A. Part-I Exam 2021.pdf

5.

Indira Gandhi National Open University

http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soh/programmes/detail/685/2

6.

Hindu College

http://www.du.ac.in/uploads/Revi_syll_19082019/22082019_B.A. (Hons.) Hindi.pdf

7.

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College

https://www.arsdcollege.ac.in/index.php/bahhindieresources/

8.

Lady Shriram College for Women

http://www.du.ac.in/uploads/Revi_syll_19082019/22082019_B.A. (Hons.) Hindi.pdf

9.

Presidency College Chennai

https://www.presidencycollegechennai.ac.in/UI/Files1/Syllabus/B.A.Hindi_Syllabus_2020.pdf

10.

Daulat Ram College

http://www.du.ac.in/uploads/Revi_syll_19082019/22082019_B.A. (Hons.) Hindi.pdf

FAQs on Hindi

Q. What is the difference between Hindi A and Hindi B?

A. CBSE Class 10 Hindi is divided into two sections: Hindi A and Hindi B. Hindi Course A is about literature and focuses mainly on Hindi Prose and Poetry. Hindi Course B: Hindi Course B is about comprehending the Hindi language, and students who want to become fluent in the language may work on it.

Q. Is the Hindi course challenging?

A. The answer to the question "how tough is it to learn Hindi?" is moderate to extremely difficult. The bright side is that it is both easy and valuable. There are also a variety of resources for learning, studying, and practising a foreign language, making it simpler than ever to learn a foreign language.

Q. What is the first language in CBSE?

A. It has two official languages: Hindi and English (refer to Article 343 of the Constitution). As a result, the medium of teaching in all CBSE schools is either English or Hindi. This implies that in Standard XI and XII, you will have to study either English or Hindi as a required language.

Q. Is Sanskrit or Hindi easier to learn?

A. Despite being derived from the same script, humans prefer the far simpler Hindi language over Sanskrit. So, Hindi is easier to learn than Sanskrit.

Q. Which language is the most similar to Hindi?

A. Sanskrit, Urdu, Nepalese, Bengali, and Gujarati share certain parallels with Hindi, either in spoken language or written script. Indo Iranian languages - Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi, and others - are primarily spoken in North India. Most North Indian regional languages are comparable to Hindi since they are from the same language branch.

Q. Is German comparable to Hindi?

A. Despite being separated by thousands of years and kilometres, India and Germany have had a considerable historical impact on one another. Linguistic scientists have discovered significant parallels between German and Sanskrit, the language from which Indian languages such as Hindi are derived.

Q. What are some essential Hindi books for CBSE Class 10?

A. Along with the CBSE Class 10 Hindi Syllabus 2022-23, the board has listed the recommended books to study for the examinations. The applicant may also consult NCERT books for class 10 2021 to learn about CBSE Hindi - A and B recommended books.

  • Kshitij – Hindi (NCERT Publication)

  • Kritika – Hindi Supplementary (NCERT Publication)

  • Sparsh – Second Language Hindi (NCERT Publication)

  • Sanchayan – Supplementary Hindi (NCERT Publication)

Q. Who is the Father of Hindi?

A. Hindi is the direct descendant of the early form of Vedic Sanskrit. Bharatendu Harishchandra wrote in various languages such as Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, and Marwari. Bharatendu Harishchandra, known as the "Father of Modern Hindi Literature and Hindi Theatre," died on January 6, 1885, roughly 132 years ago.

Q. How can I make the most of the CBSE Class 11 Hindi Core curriculum for the first and second terms?

A. Students in Class 11 may make the most of the CBSE Class 11 Hindi Core curriculum for terms 1 and 2 by reading through the chapters once and reviewing previous years' question papers. They may go over these chapters one at a time, taking notes for revision.

Q. How many papers are there in the BA in Hindi programme?

A. The curriculum includes ten common courses, fourteen core courses, eight complementary courses, two choice-based courses, and project work.

  • Six English and four Hindi courses are offered as part of the common curriculum.

  • The Hindi language and literature are covered in fourteen basic courses.

Q. How can I earn a Hindi degree?

A. The applicant must have a Class 12 pass in any stream from a recognised board and a minimum of 45% aggregate. The applicant must have completed a BA in Hindi or a similar subject from a recognised university with a minimum of a 50% aggregate.

Q. What is the course fee for studying Hindi?

A. The fee of the BA Hindi programmes varies from institute to institute and from university to university. For the undergraduate Hindi (Hons.) curriculum, public universities/institutions charge less than private universities/institutions. The typical course fee for BA Hindi is between INR 8,000 and INR 25,000.

Q. I'm interested in pursuing a BA in Hindi. Do I need to pass any examinations for that?

A. Here are some of the exams you can take to get into BA Hindi programmes:

  • Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test

  • Maharshi Dayanand University Common Entrance Exam

  • Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam

  • Delhi University Entrance Test

  • Andhra Pradesh Residential Degree Colleges Common Entrance Test

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to pursue BA Hindi?

A. The following are the minimum qualifying requirements for candidates who want to pursue this course:

  • Students must have finished 10+2 from a recognised board and have chosen Hindi as a required language.

  • Most institutions demand a minimum of 50% in their 10+2 exams. To be eligible for this programme, students must have a combined percentage of 45%.

  • Candidates must have completed their 12th grade in arts.

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