In a push to bring menstrual health into formal academic discourse, University of Delhi’s Indraprastha College for Women (IPCW) has introduced a certificate course focused on menstrual health and hygiene, in collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia.

Titled “Empower Flow: A Certificate Course for Menstrual Health & Hygiene – Spotlight Red”, the programme has been launched as a structured academic initiative aimed at addressing awareness gaps and challenging persistent stigma around menstruation.

According to organisers, the course integrates health education, gender studies and social awareness, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed for informed conversations and community outreach. It seeks to normalise menstrual discourse while encouraging evidence-based understanding of the subject.

The launch event brought together key academic voices, with Nayana Sahasrabuddhe attending as chief guest. Speakers including Joyce Poan and Huma Masood underscored the urgent need to embed menstrual health within mainstream education systems. The programme was led by IPCW principal Poonam Kumria and coordinated by faculty members.

Experts at the event highlighted that limited awareness and inadequate access to menstrual health resources continue to disrupt the education of many students. The course, IPCW said, is designed to provide a dedicated platform for dialogue and foster a more informed, inclusive approach to menstrual health.

The college indicated that the initiative could be expanded through outreach programmes across other institutions and communities, signalling a broader effort to integrate gender-linked health issues into academic frameworks.

Separately, undergraduate admissions at the University of Delhi are expected to begin in the third week of May 2026, shortly after the commencement of the Common University Entrance Test (UG). Officials said the process will be conducted through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal, beginning with registration and followed by multiple rounds of seat allocation.

Admissions will be based on CUET (UG) scores. After results are declared, candidates will need to complete subject mapping and apply for programmes aligned with their eligibility.

As per tentative information shared by the National Testing Agency, CUET-UG 2026 is likely to be held between May 11 and May 31.