Where to learn Chinese in India 

 August 21, 2021

By  Smriti Ekka

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Want to know more about the scope of learning foreign languages in India ? 

Learning a new language will almost always benefit you, especially if you’re in the localization industry or work adjacent to it. Additionally, there are some secondary benefits of learning any East Asian language languages like Chinese.

Other than widely taught European tongues, Japanese is one among the foremost popular foreign languages, followed by Mandarin and Korean.

Chinese language

Mandarin is one of the most spoken languages by most people in the world. Mandarin gives you access to 4 billion humans' worth of business, learning and cultural education opportunities.

The explosion of the Internet in China, the popularity of Chinese pop culture, and the rise of China as an economic power have resulted in a huge appetite for learning Mandarin.

The opportunity to participate in and contribute toward China's economic rise makes it an attractive destination for students who want to expand their horizons.

So if you are also serious about learning Chinese, then this article can help you in getting started.

Here is the list of colleges, universities, and institutes offering Chinese classes.

Chinese degree programs at JNU 

The Chinese studies and South-East Asian Studies (CC&SEAS) at JNU offers admission for BA (H), MA, M.Phil, and Ph.D. in Chinese language, history, and culture studies. It conducts admission through the entrance exam.

The center also organizes regular seminars and workshops to attract students and promote Mandarin.

Website : CLICK HERE 

Location: CJA, SLL&CS, JNU, New Delhi

Jawaharlal Nehru Academy of Languages

Jawaharlal Nehru Academy of Languages is known for their intensive Chinese language courses provided.

Their course is a 3 year program which is divided into six semesters of 5 months each.

Students are provided with Certificate at the end of 2nd semester of the Diploma course, and Advanced Diploma after the 4th and 6th semesters, respectively. Moreover, they also offer Chinese Translation and interpretation courses.

Website: CLICK HERE

Location: Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi

Jamia Millia Islamia

The MMAJ Academy of International Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia offers a part-time certificate, diploma, and intensive advanced Chinese diploma, the duration of which is one year for each course,

Looking at the increase in the requirement of Chinese language, the Chinese language programs provided by JMI also help students choose professional careers.

The admission is conducted on the basis of an entrance test conducted in May or June every year.

Website: CLICK HERE

Location: MMAJ, JMI, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi.

University of Delhi

These are colleges where you can pursue part-time Chinese courses and are affiliated with Delhi university. 

In this day and age, these are several colleges with part-time programs in Chinese language which are as follows :

  1. Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College – Certificate

  2. Laxmibai College – Certificate

  3. Kalindi College – Certificate

  4. Bharti College – Certificate

  5. Miranda House – Certificate

  6. Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce – Certificate

  7. Venkateswara College – Certificate

  8. Ram Lal Anand College – Certificate

  9. St. Stephen’s College – Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma

  10. Daulat Ram College – Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma

  11. Ramjas College – Certificate and Diploma

  12. Shyam Lal College – Certificate, and Diploma

The Department of East Asian Studies at Arts faculty offers a one-year postgraduate intensive diploma and a one-year postgraduate intensive advanced diploma course. Students are selected on the basis of SLAT entrance test.

MeiYu Chinese language center

Just like HanYou Chinese Institute, MeiYu is also a very popular name for Chinese courses in India. Their courses cover all language areas, including daily life conversations,  business communication, travel, culture ,etc. They also offer specialized training for HSK certification.

Website: CLICK HERE

Location: 18/23, Arya Samaj Road, Block 18, WEA, Karol Bagh, New Delhi

HanYou Chinese language institute

HanYou Chinese Institute is run by native Chinese speakers in India, making it the top choice for the students. They offer various short term and a one year program in Mandarin designed as per the HSK exam( the Chinese Proficiency Test).

Website : CLICK HERE

Location : 58 A/1, Vijay Mandal Enclave, Kalu Sarai, New Delhi


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Smriti Ekka


Smriti Ekka graduated in Commerce and Library science, and currently she is working as a content writer at TOPIK Guide website. She is a Korean language and culture enthusiast and has been working across multiple disciplines which broadly addresses narratives of similarities between Korean and Indian culture. Apart from being a content writer at TOPIK Guide she manages Annyeong India website and has had her pieces published in Learn Korean in India website as well. In her other life, she is a singer, rising entrepreneur, life enthusiast and a learner.

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