Noida's GL Bajaj
Institute offers a 'Hinglish' engineering program in Computer Science, blending
Hindi and English to teach technical concepts.
Engineering in Local Languages: Noida's
'Hinglish' Approach Is Gaining Ground
Noida's GL Bajaj
Institute offers a 'Hinglish' engineering program in Computer Science, blending
Hindi and English to teach technical concepts.
As Noida prepares for its first batch
of engineering graduates from the four-year program, the challenge is to ensure
job placements. At the GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management in
Noida, classes for the Computer Science program are delivered in Hindi mixed
with English, known as 'Hinglish.' This bilingual approach aids in clarifying
technical concepts for students who are more familiar with Hindi.
Laxmi Kant Sagar, an assistant professor,
describes operating systems in 'Hinglish': “Ek user aur hardware ke beech
hone-wale interface ko operating system bola ja sakta hai (The interface
between a user and the hardware can be called an operating system)."
Despite this unique approach, students typically use English textbooks for core
subjects and Hindi for classroom discussions.
The institute's success story aligns
with the government's initiative to offer engineering degree courses in
regional languages. The Hindi-medium Computer Science program has seen an
increase in enrollment from 39 students in 2021-22 to 70 in 2022-23. The
institute filled its approved intake of 60 students and even offered extra
seats for those from economically weaker sections (EWS).
The flexibility to conduct lectures in
a bilingual format helps students who aren't comfortable with English but still
need to understand complex technical terms. However, despite this flexibility,
some students and faculty members are concerned about job placements.
Recruitment processes often prioritize English fluency, and the first
Hindi-medium engineering graduates may face skepticism from potential
employers.
The placement cell director, Manju Khatri, notes that both CSE core (English) and CSE (Hindi) students must meet the same criteria for campus placements, including technical skills, mental abilities, and performance in personal interviews. Yet, second-year students like Divya Gaur and Shreya express confidence in their education, stating that technical knowledge and coding skills remain the same, regardless of the teaching language. This approach has made engineering more accessible to a broader range of students, but the real test lies in ensuring successful career prospects for all.
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