142 SWAYAM Courses Launched for July 2026 Session.

Banaras Hindu University, as the National Coordinator of the Institute of National Importance (INI) on the SWAYAM platform, has launched 142 new online courses for the July 2026 session, offering learners across India and beyond access to high-quality education from premier institutions.

Out of the total 142 courses offered by different universities across India, 90 courses are being offered by Banaras Hindu University faculty members, 48 by Aligarh Muslim University, and 4 courses by Rashtriya Raksha University. The courses are commencing from 27 July 2026.

The initiative is headed by Prof. Ashutosh Mohan, Coordinator, INI-SWAYAM, who emphasized the transformative role of digital learning in democratizing education and expanding access to quality education.

Speaking about the INI SWAYAM courses, he said, “SWAYAM enables learners from every corner of the country to access quality education from premier institutions. Through this initiative, we aim to bridge geographic barriers and promote inclusive, flexible, and future-ready learning opportunities for students, professionals, and lifelong learners.”

Adding further value to the initiative, selective courses have been developed in collaboration with GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), the German Agency for International Cooperation. This collaboration strengthens the global outlook of the program by bringing international expertise and knowledge-sharing into specialized course offerings.

The newly launched courses cover an exceptionally wide range of disciplines, including:

Accounting, Finance & Commerce
Marketing & Management
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technologies & Analytics
Language Courses such as German, Hindi, and English
Indian Mythology, Heritage & Historical Studies
Criminology & Social Sciences
Science across multiple disciplines
Music, Performing Arts & Musical Instruments
Other interdisciplinary and skill-oriented subjects

These courses are designed to provide flexible and self-paced learning, enabling learners to study anytime and anywhere. Enrolment is free of cost for all learners. However, candidates seeking certification upon successful completion may opt to appear for the examination by paying the prescribed certification fee as per SWAYAM guidelines.

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