A Fresh Approach to Urdu Studies at CUKashmir
The Department of Urdu at the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) recently hosted a two-day workshop dedicated to reviewing its syllabus and developing a modern curriculum. Held on June 9–10, 2026, the primary goal of the session was to update existing course material and build a brand-new syllabus for the university’s recently introduced One-Year Postgraduate Programme in Urdu. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Who Attended the Workshop?
The collaborative event brought together university leadership, faculty members, students, and outside academic experts.
- Chairperson: Prof. Sandhya Tiwari, Dean of the School of Languages.
- Internal Faculty: Dr. Mohammad Rashid Azeez and Dr. Altaf Hussain.
- Student Representation: Five research scholars from the Students’ Union Council.
- External Experts: Prof. Arifa Bushra (former HoD Urdu, University of Kashmir) and Prof. Altaf Anjum (Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education, University of Kashmir).
Adapting to Modern Academic Needs
Prof. Sandhya Tiwari praised the Urdu Department for moving quickly to update its courses. She specifically commended Dr. Nusrat Jabeen, who successfully organized the workshop and finalized the syllabus revision within just one month of taking over as Head of the Department (HoD).
To ensure the new one-year PG program meets modern societal and academic demands, Prof. Tiwari recommended incorporating three critical areas into the coursework:
- Skill Education: Practical training to boost employability.
- Women-Centric Literature: Elevating diverse voices and perspectives.
- Ecocriticism: Exploring the relationship between literature and the environment.
Additionally, the Dean suggested that postgraduate students should be assigned research supervisors by their third semester. This strategy will allow students to begin their research projects early and work more systematically.
Alignment with NEP-2020
Dr. Nusrat Jabeen emphasized that regularly updating the curriculum is essential to keeping the discipline relevant and maintaining high academic standards.
During the two-day event, participants thoroughly analyzed course content, learning objectives, and expected outcomes to align everything with the National Education Policy (NEP-2020). The collaborative effort successfully resulted in a fully structured, forward-looking syllabus for the new postgraduate track.
Admissions Now Open
Looking ahead to the upcoming school year, Prof. Tiwari encouraged students from all over the country to apply to the university. Admissions for CUKashmir’s postgraduate programs for the 2026–27 academic session are currently open, and prospective students are urged to take advantage of these updated programs.
4. Q&A Section
Q: What was the main goal of the CUKashmir Urdu Department workshop? A: The workshop aimed to review and update the department’s existing curriculum and successfully design the new syllabus for the newly launched One-Year Postgraduate Programme in Urdu.
Q: What new subjects are being added to the Urdu postgraduate syllabus? A: To keep the program modern and relevant, the department is incorporating Skill Education, Women-Centric Literature, and Ecocriticism into the new curriculum.
Q: Is CUKashmir currently accepting applications for its PG programs? A: Yes, admissions for the 2026–27 academic session are currently open, and students from across the country are encouraged to apply.
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