PGDAV Evening Diploma Japanese FAQs
Ques. What is the difference between the Certificate and Diploma in Japanese at PGDAV Evening?
Ans. The Certificate Course in Japanese is the entry-level programme in the DU Centre for Foreign Languages sequence and introduces learners to the basics of Japanese grammar, script, and conversational phrases. The Diploma in Japanese is the second level, designed for students who have completed the Certificate and builds on that foundation to cover intermediate grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and structured conversation at a more advanced level.
Ques. Can I join the Diploma in Japanese without having done the Certificate at PGDAV Evening?
Ans. Students who completed the Certificate in Japanese from PGDAV Evening or another University of Delhi CFL centre can join the Diploma directly. Candidates who completed a comparable Certificate from a non-DU institution are treated as external students and must appear for a college-conducted entrance test in Japanese that assesses their proficiency at the Certificate level. Admission for external candidates depends on their test performance and available seats.
Ques. Is the DU Diploma in Japanese from PGDAV Evening a recognised and valued credential?
Ans. Yes. The Diploma in Japanese issued under the University of Delhi is a well-regarded credential in India, especially in sectors that engage with Japanese-speaking countries. It demonstrates a structured and formally assessed intermediate language competency. While it does not replace international proficiency tests such as DELF for French or JLPT for Japanese, the DU Diploma is accepted as proof of language training by many employers and educational institutions in India.
Ques. What is the attendance requirement for the Diploma in Japanese at PGDAV Evening?
Ans. Students must maintain a minimum of 67% attendance in all classes conducted during the academic year to be eligible for the University of Delhi end-semester examinations. This requirement is specific to part-time CFL language programmes and differs from the 75% threshold that applies to undergraduate degree programmes. Language classes typically include oral drills, dictation, and interactive exercises that are difficult to replicate through self-study, so regular attendance is strongly recommended.
Ques. What can I do after completing the Diploma in Japanese at PGDAV Evening?
Ans. Graduates of the Diploma in Japanese can progress to the Advanced Diploma in Japanese, which is the third and final level in the DU CFL sequence. The Diploma credential also opens entry-level opportunities in translation, tutoring, and language support roles in organisations dealing with Japanese-speaking partners. Many students use the Diploma as a stepping stone toward international language certification, further academic study, or study abroad programmes in Japanese-speaking countries.
Ques. How many seats are available in the Diploma in Japanese and how is admission finalised?
Ans. CFL language programmes at PGDAV Evening operate in small batches to allow effective interactive learning. The exact number of seats available in the Diploma in Japanese for a given academic year is announced by the college at the time of registration opening. Continuing DU students are given priority while remaining seats are filled by external candidates who have cleared the entrance test. Admission is finalised after document verification and fee payment within the notified deadline.







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