Engineering has always been one of the most sought-after career choices in India, but for many students, the language barrier often made technical education difficult to grasp. Most engineering courses are taught in English, which sometimes becomes a challenge for students coming from Hindi-medium schools.
To make technical education more inclusive and easier to understand, several universities in India have started offering engineering courses in Hindi. This initiative is part of the National Education Policy (NEP) that promotes learning in regional languages to ensure no student is left behind due to language issues.
Lucknow University Takes the Lead
Lucknow University has recently introduced B.Tech courses in Hindi, making it one of the first state universities in Uttar Pradesh to do so. The move has received a positive response from students, especially those who have studied in Hindi-medium schools and were previously hesitant to join technical courses because of English.
According to the university administration, all technical terms will still be taught in English, but the mode of explanation and teaching will be in Hindi. Study material and notes are also being prepared in Hindi to help students understand complex engineering concepts more easily.
Other Universities Following the Path
Apart from Lucknow University, several other institutions have also taken similar steps. IIT Jodhpur, for example, has started offering engineering programs where students can choose to study in both English and Hindi.
AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) has also approved several colleges to teach B.Tech and Diploma courses in Hindi and other Indian languages like Tamil, Marathi, and Bengali. This change is slowly spreading to many government and private engineering colleges across the country.
Students and Teachers Welcome the Change
Students say learning in Hindi helps them understand the core concepts better without the pressure of language. Teachers believe that once students are comfortable in their mother tongue, they can express ideas more clearly and focus on innovation and creativity rather than just memorizing English terms.
The Road Ahead- Engineers Corner Take
While this step has been widely appreciated, experts believe that it will take time to prepare proper Hindi textbooks and technical dictionaries. The success of this move will depend on how smoothly universities can balance both English and Hindi in engineering education.
Still, this is a big milestone for India’s education system. Engineering in Hindi could become a model for other courses too, bringing quality education within reach of every student, regardless of their background
