JMI launched new undergraduate programs in German and Japanese Studies and an Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance & Counseling for the academic session 2025-26
New Delhi, August 25, 2025: In its latest offering, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has introduced new undergraduate programs in German Studies and Japanese Studies, along with an Advanced Diploma course in Child Guidance & Counseling, for the academic session 2025–26. Online admissions forms for these three courses — FYUGP for German Studies (Self-Finance), FYUGP for Japanese Studies (Self-Finance) and Advance Diploma in Child Guidance & Counseling (Self Finance) are open for application by interested candidates until September 06, 2025.
Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), the two new self-financed undergraduate programmes – B.A. (Hons.) in German Studies and B.A. (Hons.) in Japanese Studies under the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP), go beyond conventional language teaching to offer a multidisciplinary curriculum. These courses integrate language proficiency with cultural studies, translation and interpretation, and industry-oriented applications with the aim to equip students with the skills and global outlook necessary to thrive in today’s interconnected world.
The Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance & Counseling course which is accredited by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) paves the way for a rewarding career as an RCI approved counselor. This recognized certification is highly valued by employers across sectors, enabling the Diploma holders to pursue upcoming careers in educational institutions, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and clinics, government organizations , national and international NGOs among others.
Vice Chancellor, JMI, Prof. Mazhar Asif, and Registrar, JMI Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, said that the objective behind introducing these programs is to expand JMI’s academic horizons in foreign language education, on the one hand and to make new forays and meaningful intervention in the challenging and significant area of Child Guidance & Counseling, on the other.
Admission forms for the these three courses are available at the following link:
The admission test date for the three courses is September 14, 2025.
By introducing these futuristic and popular courses, JMI has once again demonstrated its commitment to offering globally relevant and industry-oriented programmes. The university firmly believes these initiatives will not only broaden its academic offerings but also strengthen India’s cultural and professional bridges with Europe and Japan. Furthermore, JMI trained certified counselors in the pertinent area of child guidance and counseling can join a select group of qualified professionals equipped to make a real difference in children’s lives while enjoying excellent career prospects across the country.
The admission test date for the three courses is September 14, 2025.
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