PGDAV Evening Certificate Japanese FAQs
Ques. Is any prior Japanese knowledge required to join this certificate course at PGDAV Evening?
Ans. No prior knowledge of Japanese is required. The Certificate Course in Japanese at PGDAV Evening is designed for complete beginners and covers the foundational scripts Hiragana and Katakana, basic vocabulary, simple sentence structures, and introductory conversational Japanese over one academic year. Students are taken from zero to a basic working level of the language.
Ques. What is the total fee for the Certificate Course in Japanese?
Ans. The total course fee is INR 17,510, comprising tuition of INR 17,000 and university charges of INR 510. An additional registration fee of INR 150 is collected at the time of form submission and is not included in this total. Payments are made at the college office during admission.
Ques. How many classes are held per week and what is the time commitment?
Ans. DU foreign language certificate courses are typically held three times per week in the evening, with each session lasting two hours. Students must attend at least 67% of all scheduled classes throughout the academic year to be eligible for the University of Delhi year-end examination. Learners should set aside additional time for script practice and vocabulary revision outside of class.
Ques. Does this DU Japanese certificate help in getting jobs in Japanese companies in India?
Ans. A foundational Japanese certificate from the University of Delhi demonstrates initiative and basic language ability, which can be a differentiator for roles in Japanese multinational companies such as Honda, Sony, Toyota, and Suzuki, which have India operations. For fluency-level roles, candidates are advised to progress to the Diploma level and also prepare for JLPT certification independently.
Ques. Can students enrolled in other college degree programmes join this Japanese certificate course?
Ans. Yes. Since this is a part-time programme with evening sessions, students pursuing full-time morning courses at other DU or non-DU colleges in Delhi can also register. The timing does not conflict with standard morning academic schedules, making it a popular choice for undergraduates wanting a language skill to complement their primary degree.
Ques. Can I progress to a Diploma in Japanese after completing this certificate?
Ans. Yes. Successful completion of the Certificate in Japanese makes a student eligible to apply for the Diploma in Japanese in the following academic year, subject to seat availability at PGDAV Evening or other participating DU colleges. The DU language ladder goes from Certificate to Diploma to Advanced Diploma, allowing students to build proficiency progressively over multiple years.







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