Nagaland University has introduced a pioneering Master of Arts (MA) in Language and Culture, marking its first interdisciplinary postgraduate programme. Designed to safeguard and promote the rich linguistic and cultural legacy of the Naga communities, the course integrates diverse academic perspectives to encourage a more holistic and inclusive approach to education.
Offered by the Centre for Naga Tribal Language Studies, the two-year, four-semester programme is set to commence on August 5, with an initial intake of 20 students. Unlike conventional programmes confined to a single discipline, this course allows students to engage with multiple areas of study, fostering cross-disciplinary insight into language, literature, history, and indigenous knowledge systems.
Graduates of the programme will be eligible to appear for the UGC NET in three key areas—Linguistics, Folk Literature, and Tribal and Regional Languages—opening doors to a broad range of academic and professional opportunities. Career pathways include teaching, research, digital archiving, policy analysis, language planning, and roles in the development and consultancy sectors.
Speaking on the initiative, Prof. Jagadish Kumar Patnaik, Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, said,
“This programme is a landmark initiative—our first interdisciplinary master’s degree—dedicated to preserving and promoting the Naga people’s heritage. It demonstrates our commitment to academic innovation, inclusivity, and indigenous knowledge.”
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Nagaland University, established under the Nagaland University Act 1989 and operational since September 6, 1994, is the 13th Central University in India. With jurisdiction across the state, the university continues to lead educational development in the Northeast through such forward-thinking programmes.
