M.A.(Sanskrit)

M.A. (Sanskrit)

(This programme will be conducted in offline mode.)

Programme details for Academic year 2025-2026

Commencement Date: 14th July 2025
Days: Monday to Friday 
Timing: 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
(depending upon the time table)

 

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 the opportunity to study selections from the Vedas, texts on grammar, philosophy, poetry, poetics, etymology, etc. In alignment with the NEP 2020 guidelines the programme will also offer a strong base in research methodology. Students will get an opportunity of on job training experience in the second semester.

 

In the second year of the programme, students can select any one subject as their specialization, from among  Vyakarana (Grammar), Sahitya (Indian Poetics) or Darshana (Indian Philosophy).

 

 

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Eligibility

B. A. Sanskrit / Graduation + One year Diploma in Sanskrit from recognized institute /  Those who have not cleared either of these courses will have to clear entrance examination / Interview for qualifying for M. A. Sanskrit.

 

 

Pedagogy

Main purpose of M.A. Sanskrit programme is to cultivate the ability amongst the students to read and understand the original Sanskrit texts and their commentaries. Sanskrit literature includes a wide range of topics. Vyakarana specialization helps the students to understand the precise and scientific framework of this ancient language. Darshana specialization helps the students to develop insights in the schools of Indian Philosophy. Sahitya specialization allows the students to understand ancient theories in poetics and their application. Teachers mainly adopt the constructivist approach of pedagogy by which students can participate in the process of understanding and not just passively receive the information. This approach helps to develop critical thinking amongst the students.

Multiple methods of assessment also allow for experiential learning and critical thinking.

 

Curriculum

 
 
 
Semester I Semester II
Sāhitya - I Sāhitya - II
Darśana - I Darśana - II
Vyākaraṇa - I Vyākaraṇa - II
Introduction to Vedic Literature - I  Introduction to Vedic Literature - II 
Research Methodology - I Research Methodology - II
Elective Course -1 Elective Course -2
Fundamentals of Pāṇinian Grammar  Introduction to Dharmaśāstra Literature
Nāṭyaśāstra and Musicology Translation and Critical Appreciation
Introduction to Ancient Indian Polity and Governance  Sanskrit Inscriptions and Manuscriptology
Introduction to Schools of Sanskrit Poetics History of Sanskrit Grammar Traditions
  OJT/FP
Semester III Semester IV
Vyākaraṇa Darśana and Nirukta Vākyapadīya
Darśana specific core I – Yoga and Advaita Vedānta I Darśana specific core I – Yoga and Advaita Vedānta II
Darśana specific core II – Nyāya Darśana I Darśana specific core II – – Navyanyāya and Buddhist Nyāya
Darśana specific Elective - 1 Darśana specific Elective - 1
Vedānta Traditions Bauddha Darśana
Upaniṣads Jain Darśana
Kashmir Śaivism Western Philosophy
Bhagavadgītā - I Bhagavadgītā - II
Vyākaraṇa specific core I – Tiṅanta Prakriyā Vyākaraṇa specific core I – Tiṅanta Prakriyā II
Vyākaraṇa specific core II – Taddhita and Kṛdanta Prakaraṇa Vyākaraṇa specific core II – Ṣaḍliṅgi Prakaraṇa
Vyākaraṇa specific Elective - I Vyākaraṇa specific Elective - I
Paribhāṣendu-śekhara Sandhi and Strīpratyaya
Paramalaghu-mañjūṣā Vaiyākaraṇa-bhūṣaṇa-sāra
Vyākaraṇa-Mahābhāṣya Vyākaraṇa-Mahābhāṣya II
Prākṛta Vyākaraṇa Prākṛta Vyākaraṇa II
Linguistics  
Workshop – Research Methodology and tools useful for research Dissertation

Differentiators

Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham has expert faculty members, who have several years of experience in this field. 

Curriculum is designed in a way that students get sound knowledge of the Sanskrit language and they develop the ability to read and understand original Sanskrit texts at the end of the programme. We offer Vyakarana, Sahitya and Darshana specialization in the second year of MA programme.

 

The K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies has a library with over 30,000 books that is an invaluable resource for any student.

The K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies regularly organises special lectures, seminars and workshops on different themes in areas of Religion, Culture and Philosophy. In addition, there are field trips to heritage sites. This offers students opportunities to meet students of other disciplines in informal learning forums which is an unmatched experience.

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be able to:

  • Read and understand Sanskrit texts on their own 
  • Get  an opportunity to work in schools, colleges  as a teacher  
  • Continue research as a researcher in the field of comparative studies

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