Archive · 7 Jan 2026
BHU Launches 121 INI-SWAYAM Courses for 2026
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has launched 121 new online courses for the January–April 2026 session.
These courses are part of the INI-SWAYAM program, which offers free online education.
BHU is offering 71 courses in subjects like science, engineering, management, and more.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is offering 48 courses, and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) is offering 2 courses.
The courses start on 26 January and 16 February 2026 and last for 4, 8, or 12 weeks.
BHU is also working with a university in Germany to offer courses on digital marketing and entrepreneurship.
These courses are available in English, Hindi, and bilingual formats.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has launched 121 INI-SWAYAM courses for the January–April 2026 academic session.
BHU is offering 71 courses in various subjects, starting on 26 January and 16 February 2026.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is offering 48 courses, and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) is offering 2 courses.
Courses are available in English, Hindi, and bilingual formats and last for 4, 8, or 12 weeks.
BHU has collaborated with the University of Leipzig, Germany, to offer courses on digital marketing and entrepreneurship.
- Who
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU)
- What
- Launch of 121 INI-SWAYAM courses for the January–April 2026 academic session
- When
- Courses start on 26 January and 16 February 2026
- Where
- Online via SWAYAM platform
- Why
- To provide quality online education free of charge and align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- Number of Courses
- 121
- Institutions Involved
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU)
- Course Start Dates
- 26 January and 16 February 2026
- Course Duration
- 4, 8, and 12 weeks
- International Collaboration
- University of Leipzig, Germany
- Course Subjects
- Sciences, Engineering, Management, Medicine, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Arabic, Zoology, Defence & Strategic Studies, Forensic Accounting, Digital Marketing, Branding for Start-ups, Digital Entrepreneurship
- Language Options
- English, Hindi, Bilingual