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  1. Central Sanskrit University Programmes​

    The Central Sanskrit University offers a variety of programs in Sanskrit, Pali, and Prakrit. These programs range from short-term courses to two-year degrees. Some of the programs offered include:

    • MA - Acharya (two years)
    • BA - Shastri (two years)

  2. KKSU - Kulaguru Kalidasa Sanskrit University Nagpur​

    The university has been named after the great poet and scholar. It is a general university with affiliated colleges. The KKSU Nagpur courses include Diploma, BA, MA, PGD, MPhil, etc. in subjects like Sanskrit, Vedic Studies, Yoga, Ayurveda, Astrology, Music, Dance etc. It has an ODL centre. Open and distance learning centre. The following are offered.

    Offers: BA, MA, MPhil, Diploma, PG Diploma

    • BA in Sanskrit, Additional Sanskrit, Pali, Vedanga Jyotish, Vedic Studies, Yogashastra, Civil Services, Professional (Vyavasaik), Keertanshastra, Travel and Tourism, Yoga, Naturopathy and Dietetics, Fine Arts and BEd.

    • MA in Sanskrit, Keertanshastra, Yogashastra, Vedanga Jyotish, Fine Arts and MPhil Sanskrit.

    • PG Diploma in Computer Application, Vedanta and Sanskrutam, Buddhist Studies, Teaching Sanskrit through English, Yogic Sciences, Appreciation of Indian Art and Environmental Management.

    • Diploma in Dance, Sanskrit Agam, Sanskrit Sadhana, Sanskrit Parichaya, Prakrit, Purana, Jainology, Ayurved, Ecology, Yogashastra, Pali, German Language, Vastushastra, Vedanga Jyotish, Ramayan and Mahabharat, Indian Culture and Values, Music, Upanishads, Yoga, Naturopathy and Dietetics, Functional Sanskrit and Indology.

    • Higher Diploma in Dance

    • Certificate Course in Vedic Studies, Dance (Bharatnatyam), Gita, Kathak and Organic Farming.

    • Junior Diploma in Dance (Bharatnatyam), Folk Dance, Vedic Studies, Gita, Keertanshastra, Bhajan and Kathak.

    • Senior Diploma in Keertanshastra, Vedic Studies, Dance (Bharatnatyam), Gita and Kathak.

  3. University of Mumbai​

    Regular Courses

    • M.A. Sanskrit (with different specializations like Veda, Vedanta, Almkara, Vyakarana, Indian Law and Administration, Arsha Mahakavya and Puranas etc.)
    • Ph.D
    • M. Phil

    Specialized MA Courses

    • M. A. in Yogashastra
    • M. A. in Epics and Puranas
    • M. A. in Arthashastra
    • M. A. in Classical Sanskrit Literature

    Contact: departmentofsanskrit@gmail.com

  4. Karnataka Samskrit University​

    The University offers the below mentioned Traditional Under Graduate Programmes:

    • B.A in Samskrita Language & Literature,
    • B.A in Shastra
    • B.Sc in Yogic Science and Counselling

    Other programmes leading to Certificate courses, Diploma, P.G.Diploma, and Research degrees are also offered under various Departments. Karnataka Samskrit University has implemented New Education Policy (NEP) from the academic year 2021-2022

  5. The Maharshi Valmiki Sanskrit University, Kaithal (Kapisthalam) (MVSU), Haryana​

    The Maharshi Valmiki Sanskrit University, Kaithal (Kapisthalam) (MVSU), Haryana is a State University established in 2018 by the Government of Haryana. It is situated 130 km from the state capital Chandigarh, 164 km from the national capital, New Delhi, 30 kms from Pahowa and 45 kms from Kurukshetra. The university currently is operating from its two temporary campuses: (1) at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Govt. College, Kaithal and (2) Teek-10 km far from Kaithal on Kaithal Dhand road. The construction work of its own campus is in progress at Mundri village (Kaithal). This university is named after the Hindu sage “Maharshi Valmiki” who was the composer of the “Ramayana” and who is also known as the “Adi- Kavi” of the “Sanskrit” language. It is believed that Maharshi Valmiki Ashram was situated in Mundri village. The objective of the university is to revive “Sanskrit” and its wealthy wisdom through “Sanskrit” teaching and research, in addition, to bring back the glory of Vedas, Indic languages, Indian culture, history, and Indian philosophy on the platform of the modern world. They provide courses Under Graduate/ Post Graduate / Diploma Programmes. It covers various topics as mentioned below:- Graduate/ Post Graduate / Diploma Programmes *Veda *Vyakaran *Jyotish *Sahitya *Darshan *Yog *Dharmshastra *Hindu Studies *Vastu Shastra *Ayurveda They also publish their ePatrika regularly.

  6. The Sanskrit College and University​

    (Estd. vide West Bengal Act XXXIII of 2015)

    About the Sanskrit College and University On the 1st of January, 1824, Sanskrit College, Calcutta, started its journey as one of the premier institutions of oriental learning in colonial India. The present college building was inaugurated on the 25th of February 1824. Pandit Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar became the Principal of the Sanskrit College in 1851. The transformation of The Sanskrit College into the present Sanskrit College and University was done by the Government of West Bengal vide the Legislative Act XXXIII of 2015 and it became functional on 15th June, 2016. They provide courses Under Graduate/ Post Graduate / Diploma Programmes. It covers various topics as mentioned below:- Graduate/ Post Graduate / Diploma Programmes

    • MA (CBCS/ BA Honours (NEP) in Sanskrit
    • Shastri (B.A. Honours) (NEP) in Traditional Oriental Learning [TOL] i.e. on Advaita Vedanta, Panini, Vyakarana, Sahitya

  7. Uttarakhand Sanskrit University​

    This university was established by Uttarakhand Government in 2005. It is nearby to Haridwar. This university provides multiple courses for Sanskrit including diploma, certificate, PG, UG etc. The brief summerty thereof is given as under:-

    Graduation

    1. C.B.C.S. Shastri Hindi
    2. C.B.C.S. Shastri Shahity
    3. C.B.C.S. Shastri Vaykan
    4. C.B.C.S. Shastri Ved
    5. C.B.C.S. Shastri Shaanker Vedant
    6. C.B.C.S. Shastri Puranetihas
    7. C.B.C.S. Shastri Jyotish
    8. C.B.C.S. Shastri History
    9. C.B.C.S. Shastri Computer(III & IV Sem)
    10. C.B.C.S Shastri Environment
    11. C.B.C.S Shastri English
    12. C.B.C.S Shastri NSS
    13. B.Ed.
    14. B.Lib.

    Post Graduation

    1. Acharya (MA)
    2. Acharya (MA) Ved
    3. Acharya (MA) Vedant
    4. Acharya (MA) Sahitya
    5. Acharya (MA) Yoga
    6. Acharya (MA) Puranetihas
    7. Acharya (MA) Ptrakarita (Journalism)
    8. Acharya (MA) Navya Vyakarana
    9. Acharya (MA) Prachin Vyakarana
    10. Acharya (MA) Jyotish
    11. Acharya (MA) Hindi & Bhasha Vigyan
    12. Acharya (MA) History
    13. Acharya (MA) Computer (I & IV Sem) (2024) (old)
    14. M.Lib.

    Post Graduation Diploma

    1. P.G.D. in Computer Application
    2. P.G.D. in Yoga
    3. P.G.D. in Jyotish & Vastu Shastra
    4. P.G.D. in Purohitya

    Certificate Courses

    1. Certificate in Computer Application
    2. Certificate in Communicative English
    3. Certificate in Enviornmental Awareness
    4. Certificate in Sanskrit
    5. Certificate in Yoga

    The student may join and could avail of opportunity to learn Sanskrit in hilly stations.

  8. Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi​

    More details on course specializations can be found in their website.

    • शास्त्री
    • आचार्य
    • विद्यावारिधि

    Contact : E-mail – vc.ssvv@gmail.com

  9. Sri Venkateswara Vedic University​

    The University offers BA, MA

    • Faculty of Veda Adhyayana [Rigveda, Krishna Yajurveda, Suklayajurveda, Samaveda (Ranayaniya), Atharvaveda (Saunaka)]
    • Faculty of Agama Adhyayana [Vaikhanasagama, Pancharathragama, Saivagama]
    • Faculty of Paurohitya Adhyayana [Asvalayana Paurohitya, Apastambiya Paurohitya, Vaikhanasa Paurohitya, Paraskara Paurohitya]
    • Faculty of Vedabhashya [Rigvedabhashya, Krishnayajurveda Bhashya, Suklayajurvedabhashya (Kanva), Suklayajurvedabhashya (Madhyandina), Samavedabhashya, Atharvavedabhashya]
    • Faculty of Vedaangas [Kalpa, Nirukta, Purvamimamsa, Yoga]
    • Faculty of Research & Publication
    • Faculty of Modern Subjects [English & Computer Science]

  10. Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Delhi​

    Offers BA, BEd, MA. Shastri & Shastri Sammanita, Shiksha-Shastri, Acharya, Shiksha Acharya and Vidya Varidhi

  11. Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya​

    Offers: BA, BA (Hons), MA, BEd, Diploma

    The University has the following Departments: Dharmasastra, Nyaya, Sahitya, Sarvadarshan, Veda, Vyakaran, Advaita Vedanta, Jyotirvigyan, Physical Education, Computer Application, and Siksha Shastri

  12. Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Gujarat​

    Offers: BA, BEd, MA, Diploma, PG Diploma

    Sahitya, Jyoti? Vastu shastra, Veda, Vyakara? Navya Vyakara? Ramanuja Vedanta, Swaminarayan?a Vedanta, Sarva Daraana, Navya Nyaya, Dharmasastra, Pura? Asastra, Paurohityam and Yoga

  13. Shree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Ernakulum​

    Offers:

    • UG Programmes: BA, BFA, BEd
    • PG Programmes: MA, MSc, MSW
    • Doctoral: MPhil & PhD
    • Others: Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate

    Language courses, Comparative Literature and Linguistics, Theatre, Music, Dance, Philosophy, Psychology, Vedic Studies, Gender Ecology and Dalit Studies, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Manuscriptology and Translation Studies

  14. Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi​

    Offers: BA, BEd, MA, MEd, Diploma, PG Diploma

    The University has the following departments: Veda, Dharma Shastra, Jyotisha, Vyakarana, Puranetihasa, Sahitya, Rajashastra-Arthashastra, Nyaya-Vaisheshika, Vedanta, Mimamsa, Comparative Religion & Philosophy, Sankhya-Yoga-Tantragama, Baudha Darshana, Jaina Darshana, Prakrita and Jainagama, Pali and Theravada, Sanskrit Vidya, Modern Languages and Linguistics, Social Sciences, Education, Science, Library Science, Physical Education and Sports

  15. Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati​

    Offers: BA, BEd, MA, MEd, MPhil, PhD, Diploma

    Specializations: Sahitya, Vyakarana, Jyotisha, Nyaya, Advaita Vedanta, Vishistadvaita Vedanta, lDvaita Vedanta, Agama, Mimamsa, Sankhya Yoga, Siksha Sastri, Siksha Achary

  16. Maharshi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic University, Ujjain​

    Offers: BA, MA, Diploma

  17. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya​

    Offers:

    • UG Programmes: BA, BCom, BCA, BSW

    • PG Programmes: MA, MBA, MSc

    • Doctoral: MPhil & PhD

    • Others: Diploma & Certificate

    • Full-Time Vedic Courses: PhD, Acharya-Masters (2 yrs), Shastri-Graduate (3 yrs), and Praman Patra-Certificate (1 yr) IN Jyotish, Sthapatya Ved (Vastu Shastra), Yog, Darshan, Maharishi Ved Vigyan, Maharishi Vedic Swasthya Vidhan and Vyakaran.

    • PG Courses: MSc (CS), MBA , MA (Education).

    • Degree Courses: BCA, BSC(CS), BBA, BCom and BA.

    • Diploma: Modern MOM- Office Management, Dress Designing and Manufacturing, HCBC-Health Care and Beauty Culture, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Accounts and Auditing.

    • Distance Education Course: BA, BCom, BCA, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), BPP, Certificate in Computing and Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production (PGDAPP).

  18. Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University, Jaipur​

    Offers: BA, MA, BEd, PG Diploma, PhD

    Shastri, Acharya, Shiksha Shastri, Shiksha Acharya, Sanyuktacharya (integrated), Yog Vigyan Shashtri, Yog vigyan Acharya, Vidyanidhi, Vidyavaridhi (equivalent to PhD), Vidyavachaspati, Certificate/Diploma in Jyotish Shastra and Certificate/Diploma in Vastu Shastra.

  19. Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University, Darbhanga​

    Offers: BA, BEd, MA, PhD

    Uphastri, Shastri (Pass), Shastri (Pratushtha), Siksha Shastra (BEd), Acharya (Vyakarana), Acharya (Sahitya), Acharya (Veda), Acharya (Jyotish), Acharya (Darshan), Acharya (Dharmashastra), Acharya (Fine Art and Music), Vidyavaridhi, Vidyavachaspati and PhD in Vyakarana, Sahitya, Veda, Ganit and Palit Jyotish, Darshan, Dharmashastra, and Ayurveda

  20. Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari, Assam​

    Offers: MA, MPhil, PhD

    PG courses in Sanskrit Studies, Ancient Studies and Humanities.

    MPhil/PhD courses in Language Studies, Culture Studies, Religion Studies and Scientific Literature Studies.

  21. Savitri Bai Phule Pune University​

    The Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit (CASS) was established in 1964 as an independent research oriented Department in the University of Pune for training scholars and promoting higher studies in Sanskrit learning.

    Initially the Centre was provided with the infrastructure for higher research in Veda and Vyakarana. In 1974 the facilities for the advanced training and research in Nyaya (Indian Logic) and Mimamsa (Science of Textual Interpretation) were added. This is the first and oldest UGC Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit in the whole country.

    Courses Offered

    • M.A. Translation : Theory and Application
    • M.A. in Indian Lagic and Epestemology
    • M.A. in Sanskrit Linguistics
    • Diploma in Indian Lagic and Epestemology
    • Diploma in Sanskrit Linguistics
    • Certificate Course in Manuscriptology
    • Diploma in Manuscriptology

  22. The University of Jammu​

    The University of Jammu strives to achieve world-class excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer and making valuable contributions to the socioeconomic development of the region and country. It has a Department of Sanskrit through which it provides various courses.

    Master's Degree & PH (d) Programme in Sanskrit.

    A Study of Sanskrit Drama and Dramaturgy, Grammar and Translation, Indian Poetics, Indian Philosophy, Vedic Literature, A Study in Sanskrit Prose and Poetry, Ancient Indian Palaeography and Epigraphy, Linguistics, Vedic Literature, Dharmashastra and Arthashastra, Study of Mauryan and Post Mauryan Prakrit Inscriptions, Study of Pre-Gupta Inscriptions, Kavyashastra, Sanskrit Rupaka, Study in KashmirShaivism, Study of Philosophical Texts, Phonetics and Phonology, An outline of structure of Sanskrit.

    Also, Demonstrate the various types of Sanskrit Shastras. Explain the Shastra literature in Astrology, astronomy, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, architecture, Ayurved, Yogshastra, Sangeetshastra etc. Examine the relationship between ancient and modern sciences.

  23. University of Kashmir​

    The Department of Sanskrit, University of Kashmir, Srinagar is one of the oldest departments of School of Languages and Literatures, established in 1983. It has a Department of Sanskrit through which it provides various courses.

    • Masters of Sanskrit 2 years

    • UG.Certificate Course in Sanskrit One year

    • PG Diploma Course in Sanskrit One year

    • M.Phil/Ph.D. Progamme in Sanskrit Three years

  24. Mukta Swadhyaya Peetham (MSP)​

    Mukta Swadhyaya Peetham (MSP) is the Distance Education Institution of Central Sanskrit University. It promotes Sanskrit & Shastric learning through Online & Open Distance Education. शैक्षिकविकासकेन्द्रम् (Academic Development Centre) of MSP was established at R.G. Campus, Sringeri for undertaking activities related to programme development.

    Subjects

    • व्याकरणम् (Grammar) (P-13 to P-15) , P-41, P-44

      • P041-शास्त्री (व्याकरणशास्त्रम्) - BA
      • P044-आचार्यः (व्याकरणशास्त्रम्) - MA

    • साहित्यम् (Sāhityam) (P-25 to P-27) , P-42, P-45

      • P042-शास्त्री (साहित्यम्) - BA
      • P045-आचार्यः (साहित्यम्) - MA

    • ज्यौतिषम् (Astrology) (P-18 to P-20), P-46

      • P046-आचार्यः (फलितज्यौतिषशास्त्रम्) - MA

    Note: This University offers certificate courses also. For details please check Certified Courses page.

  25. Departmant of Sanskrit & Philosophy Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute​

    • Dept. of Sanskrit & Philosophy introduces a new online programme – “MA in Sanskrit Online Programme”. Programme Code – BMASOL, Eligibility to apply: 55% in BA Honours in Sanskrit (3 years)
    • 5 Year integrated MA in Sanskrit
    • PhD Programme in Sanskrit
    • Communicative Sanskrit Programme
    • Pāṇinīya-praveśa, Currently two Certificate courses are being offered under this Outreach programme
      • Laghusiddhāntakaumudī-1 – (Saṃjñā, Sandhi, Kāraka, Samāsa) for beginners
      • Siddhāntakaumudī-1 – (Saṃjñā, Paribhāṣā, Pañcasandhi, Kāraka) for those who have already studied Laghukaumudī at least in part.
    • Duration of each Course: One Year (Two semesters with an exam after every six months)

  26. Punjab University​

    It is established in 1882. It has a Department of Sanskrit through which it provides Sanskrit courses.

    • The Course: Certificate Course in Upanishads and Gita**
    • Duration: 1 years 12 months**
    • Eligibility: 10+2, Prak-Shastri /Visharad/Inter/ or equivalent**

    Purpose: The detailed student interpretation of the philosophy of life in Upanishadic literature. Making people aware of the truth with the study of original texts of Upanishads and Gita. Introduction to the Indian lifestyle, human values, ideal teachings and ethics. To make students understand the knowledge of Indian tradition. The study of Upanishads and Gita are essential for preserving the cultural identity of india in the age of Globilization.

    • The Course: Doctor of Philosophy in Sanskrit**
    • Duration: 3 years**
    • Eligibility: NET/JRF/PU entrance**

    Purpose: Updation of existing research through revision and analysis keeping in view newer inputs. Revelation of hidden treasure residing in unpublished manuscripts. A synthesis of contemporary research methodology and śāstraic methodology brings about a positive change in the research scholars. Contribution to other fields like linguistics, ancient Indian history, ancient Indian archeology, etc. through researches on primary texts, both published and unpublished.

    • The Course: M.A. (Sanskrit)
    • Duration: 2 years 24 months
    • Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree obtaining 45% marks in Subject of Post Graduate OR A Bachelor’s Degree obtaining 50% marks in aggregate provided the candidate has passed Sanskrit as an elective or literature subject OR B.A. with (Hons.) in Sanskrit etc.

    Purpose: Knowledge of Sanskrit Language, its grammar and its place in linguistics. Knowledge of interconnections of various Indic and European languages. Acquaintance with Indian Knowledge system of Sastras and their methodology, where a great emphasis is laid on discussion and debate. Firsthand knowledge of ancient Indian culture via studying of primary texts. Specialization in Sahitya, Darshan. Encouraging the tradition of spoken Sanskrit by organizing Sanskrit speaking workshops. Impress upon the need of reviving Sanskrit as a language of communication.

  27. Kanya Maha Vidyalaya​

    KMV- The First & Only Women College in Punjab with AUTONOMOUS STATUS by UGC, MHRD, Govt. of India. Department of Sanskrit established since 1886 offer undergraduate Ph.D in collaboration. Department of Sanskrit is the only Department in Punjab and Haryana to introduce Computational Sanskrit in Under Graduate Classes.

    Courses

    • B.A (Elective Sanskrit)
    • Computational Sanskrit

  28. Somaiya Vidyavihar University - Mumbai, K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies​

    • Diploma in Paninian Grammar (This programme will be conducted in online mode.)

    Course Duration - 1 Year, Course Type - Diploma, Mode of Study - Part Time

    The Ashtadhyayi, a text of Sanskrit grammar, was written by Panini more than 2500 years ago. This work consists of approximately 4000 Sutras which formalize every aspect of Sanskrit grammar, including but not limited to phonetics, euphony, derivation, inflexion, syntax and semantics.

    This text remains an unparalleled treatise of grammar in time as well as across languages and has been a subject of study of every linguistic scholar. In order to study Ashtadhyayi under modules that target specific topics, grammarians have suggested a change in the order of Sutras. The primary book that is based on such a targeted operation-based approach is the Vaiyakarana-Siddhanta-kaumudi of Bhattoji Dikshit. It is under this tradition that an abridged work titled Laghu-siddhanta-kaumudi was composed by Varadaraja. This work, since it includes a lesser number of Sutras, now acts as a primer to the Ashtadhyayi, and is recommended for students who have no prior understanding or study of technical Sanskrit grammar.

    • M.A. Sanskrit, (This programme will be conducted in offline mode.)

    Duration - 2 Years, Course Type - Masters, Mode of Study - Full Time

    This programme is designed for those who have basic knowledge of Sanskrit language and who want to pursue higher studies in Sanskrit.

    In the first year, students pursue the study of Sanskrit at a higher level of proficiency and are introduced to various genres of literature. Students get opportunity to study selections from the Vedas, texts on grammar, philosophy, poetry, poetics, etymology, etc. Along with four core courses, we offer option to choose one audit course on the following topics - Ancient Indian Sciences, Modern Sanskrit Literature, Pali, Prakrit, Inscriptions and Manuscriptology, Buddhist Sanskrit Literature, Ancient Education Tradition, and Natyashastra and Musicology. Students get opportunity to explore less known fields in Sanskrit by studying some of these audit courses.

    In the second year, students have to choose any one subject as specialization, either Darshana (Indian Philosophy) or Vyakarana (Grammar).

  29. IGNOU​

    IGNOU offers various Sanskrit programs as below.

    You may view full list of other (including non-sanskrit) programs here. You may search for 'sanskrit' to view only sanskrit course.

    Online Courses