About Central Institute of Hindi

The Central Institute of Hindi or in Hindi Language, Kendriya Hindi Sansthan is an autonomous organization of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Kendriya Hindi Sansthan is the biggest international centre of Hindi teaching in the world, where foreign students are given intense training in Hindi teaching through modern techniques by well-qualified teachers. Central Institute of Hindi is governed by the Central Board of Hindi Teaching (Kendriya Hindi Shikshan Mandal). The Institute conducts not only Hindi teaching but also research on various aspects of Hindi. It's Headquarter is situated at Agra in Uttar Pradesh. The Institute has developed several courses for teaching of Hindi as a foreign language through the latest language technology such as Digital Language Laboratory, Computer Lab and Audio-Visual Media.

Outline of Hindi Teaching Courses for Foreign Nationals

I. Certificate in Hindi Language Proficiency

1. Oral Expression

2. Written Expression

3. Language Structures and Usages

4. Text (Prose and Poetry)

II. Diploma in Hindi Language Proficiency

1. Oral Expression

2. Written Expression

3. Language Structures and Usages

4. Text (Prose and Poetry)

5. History of Modern Hindi Literature

III. Advanced Diploma in Hindi Language Proficiency

1. Oral Expression

2. Written Expression

3. Language Structures and Usages

4. Text (Prose and Poetry)

5. History of Hindi Language and Literature

IV. Post Graduate Diploma in Hindi

1. Hindi Language Teaching and Material Production

2. General Linguistics and Hindi Language

3. Text (Prose and Poetry)

4. Premchand: a special study

5. Research: Principles and Methodology

6.  Optional -

• Art of Communication

• Translation: Theory and Practice

• Indian Culture and Philosophy

7. Dissertation & Viva-voce

Requirements for Admission to the Courses

The Institute allows admission to foreign students of the following categories:

A. Students selected under the Promotion of Hindi Abroad Scheme (PHA Scheme) of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

B. Students deputed/ sponsored by Governments/ Agencies/ Institutions of various countries.

C. Students selected under Cultural Exchange Programmes

I. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

Minimum qualification: Twelve (12) years of school (10+2) or college education.

II. ADMISSION PROCEDURE

For categories A and B the Application Forms from Indian High Commissions can be downloaded under: http://www.indembassy.com.vn > Scholarships

The Application form should be submitted along with two recommendations: of which one recommendation should be of an officer of the status of First Secretary/Second Secretary or Attache of the Indian Embassy or High Commission; and the other should be of an expert of Linguistics/Hindi or of a Lecturer/Reader/Professor/Director of any Institute/University in the country of the candidate.

Address for applications in Switzerland:

CRUS, Scholarship service, Postfach 607, 3000 Bern 9 (location: Sennweg 2)

Website: http://www.auslandstipendien.ch and http://www.bourses-pour-etranger.ch

E-mail: [email protected]

III. AGE LIMIT

The minimum age for admission to any course is 21 years and the maximum age is 35 years.

IV. ACADEMIC YEAR

The academic year of the Institute runs from 1st of Aug. to 30th of April and has two sessions: Aug - December and January – April.

V. FEES

The students don't have to pay any admission or examination fee at the Central Hindi Institute, Agra.

They however will have to pay the following fees:

1. Hostel Maintenance Fee Deposit: Rs. 250/- Per Month

2. Library Security Deposit: Rs. 500/- At one Time (The Library Security Deposit is refunded at the end of the academic session on the return of the borrowed books; a 'No Objection Certificate' is to be obtained from the Librarian in this regard.)

VI. DISCIPLINE

All the students have to abide by the rules laid down by the Institute. A copy of the Institute's set of rules will be given to the student at the time of admission. Breach of these rules will invite disciplinary actions such as termination of scholarship, cancellation of admission, etc.

The matter can also be reported to the concerned Embassy/High Commission the student can also be handed over to the Embassy/High Commission for sending him/her back to his/her country. In such case, the Institute will not pay any return fare to the candidate.

VII. LEAVE

A student will be granted leave on the basis of medical certificate only; otherwise Rs. 50/- per day will be deducted from the scholarship of the student if he/she is found absent from the class other than holidays.

VIII. ATTENDANCE

Each course will be spread over two sessions. The student must show 80% attendance at the completion of both sessions.

IX. EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATE

In every session, in December-January an Internal Examination of 30 marks and in April a Final Examination of 70 marks will be held. Mark sheet and Certificate/Diploma will be awarded to the student after evaluation of his/her proficiency on the basis of marks (100 marks) scored in both the examinations. The students obtaining less than 50% marks will be declared failed; in this case they wil1 be given only the marksheet; and no certificate/diploma will be awarded.

Important All students must give a written undertaking that they are well-informed of all the rules and regulations of the Institute and they shall abide by them.

Deadline for the application: on demand

Place of submission: CRUS, Scholarship Service, P.O. Box 607, 3000 Bern 9

Central Institute of Hindi: Facilities

Accomodation - The Central Institute of Hindi, Agra provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students with a monthly maintenance charge of Rs. 250/- only. Stay in the hostel is mandatory.

NOTE: The students living in the hostels have to strictly follow the hostel rules and regulations. Hostel's set of rules will be given to the students at the time of admission. Any violation of rules can result into termination of the concerned student's admission besides other necessary actions and he/she can be asked to return on his/her own expenses.

Mess - There is co-operative mess facility in the hostels. It is compulsory for the students living in the hostel to join the mess. Private cooking in residential rooms is strictly prohibited. The mess is purely vegetarian and normally the Indian food is served. Monthly expenses for Breakfast Lunch & Dinner is between 1200/- to 1500/- approximately.

Financial Support - The Student admitted under the Promotion of Hindi Abroad Scheme (PHA Scheme) is given Economy Class Airfare to and fro from their respective countries by the shortest route. The student is given a scholarship of Rs. 3500/- per month. This scholarship is also given to the student from 1st of Aug. Or from the month of his/her arrival up to the end of the academic session, that is, 30th of April. The student is also given a books grant of Rs. 1000/- per annum.

The Institute will reimburse to the students the amount spent by them on travel by rail/road in reaching the Central Hindi Institute, Agra from the New Delhi airport. As Agra is well-connected with New Delhi by railways and road transport, the students can reach Agra by any convenient train or bus. The Institute will bring students by car from Delhi Airport to The Central Institute of Hindi, Agra and vice versa if informed timely by the respective Embassies.

Medical Facilities - In case a student falls sick and is hospitalized, the Institute will reimburse to him/her the amount spent on the treatment in a Government hospital or a hospital recognized by the Institute. Arrangements have been made for male and female doctors in the institute. But medical expenses incurred on treatment given by any doctor or nursing home other than the above-mentioned will not be reimbursed by the Institute.

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Information compiled from: Central Institute of Hindi Website