IGNOU DCH Objectives

The main aim of the Diploma in Creative Writing in Hindi is to provide guidance to those who are interested in taking up careers as professional or freelance writers. It aims to provide understanding, skill and professional knowledge about the art of writing and to develop the student's creative potential. During the programme students are encouraged to get their writing published.

IGNOU DCH Eligibility

10 + 2 (Candidates who have not completed 10 + 2 are required to have a minimum age of 20 years.)

IGNOU DCH Programme Structure

This programme comprises six courses and a project, as given below:

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
DCH – 01	Principles of Creative Writing	4
DCH – 07	Project	4

Each student is required to write a short story, a play, a novella, essays or features approved by his/her Counsellor.

IGNOU DCH Elective Courses(any three)

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
DCH – 02	Feature Writing	4
DCH – 03	Prose Writing	4
DCH – 04	Writing for Radio	4
DCH – 05	Writing for Various Social Classes	4
DCH – 06	Writing Poetry	4