P.G. Diploma in Multilingual Computing and Language Technology
An interdisciplinary programme designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the evolving interface of language and digital technology. This one-year diploma blends theoretical foundations with practical application, making it ideal for students, researchers, language professionals, and technologists who aspire to bridge the divide between language and digital innovation. The curriculum comprises two semesters covering a wide range of topics such as multilingual computing principles, introduction to language technology, natural language processing (NLP), and computational linguistics. Emphasis is placed on hands-on training through projects like e-book creation, e-content development, and building multilingual e-resources and e-dictionaries. Special attention is given to products developed for Indian languages, particularly Hindi, ensuring a locally rooted yet globally relevant perspective. Learners are exposed to real-world applications and tools in the domain of language technology, empowering them to contribute effectively to digital initiatives involving linguistic diversity. The programme is aligned with the growing need for multilingual AI applications, digital governance, translation technologies, and inclusive language computing in India and beyond. With the increasing demand for skilled professionals in NLP, translation technology, digital publishing, and e-learning, graduates of this programme can pursue meaningful careers in academia, language tech industry, media, localization, and e-governance sectors. The diploma fosters innovation, interdisciplinary research, and social impact—empowering learners to lead the digital transformation of India’s linguistic landscape through inclusive, collaborative, and visionary work.
Focus Areas
of the program
Multilingual Computing
Design and deployment of computing systems for Indian languages Mastery of Unicode standards, input methods, and language rendering Tools for creating inclusive and accessible digital platforms
Language Technology & Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Foundation of language technology and NLP principles Applications in machine translation, speech recognition, and text mining Relevance to education, governance, media, and AI integration
Computational Linguistics
Computational models for understanding language structure Corpora analysis, morphological parsing, and POS tagging Tools developed for Hindi and other Indian languages
E-Resource Development & Digital Content Creation
Practical skills in e-book, e-dictionary, and content development Use of CMS platforms, open educational resources (OER) Fostering multilingual content for knowledge democratization
Who can prefer this Course
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