Overview

The two-year postgraduate program in Master of Arts in Sanskrit consists of four semesters. The course reflects the rich, ancient tradition of Sanskrit language, literature, and philosophy. It aims at orienting the learners with a deeper understanding of the classic texts in Sanskrit—epics, Vedas, Puranas, and philosophical treatises—and also links these traditions with their modern interpretations and applications.

It develops critical thinking, advanced linguistic skills, and an appreciation for India's cultural and philosophical heritage. In the literary-cum-analytical learning of Sanskrit, the student attains expertise in grammar, poetics, aesthetics, Indian philosophy, and manuscriptology. Research in ancient texts is encouraged through the course so that students may make contributions towards the preservation and progress of Sanskrit studies.

By the end of the program, students will acquire the ability to engage in various careers in academia, research, translation, and cultural promotional activities related to classical languages and Indian heritage. Any person having a keen interest in one of the oldest languages of the world and its impact on Indian and global culture is best suited for this course.
 

Course Curriculum

The curriculum of the course will offer both the basics and advanced knowledge in Sanskrit courses with a focus on literary and philosophical texts, linguistics, and grammar along with Vedic studies.

Semester I

1. Classical Sanskrit Literature
2. History of Sanskrit Literature
3. Sanskrit Grammar and Linguistics
4. Vedic Texts
    

Semester II

1. Indian Philosophy (Darshanas)
2. Sanskrit Prose and Poetry 
3. Epics and Puranas
4. Sanskrit Drama and Theatre
    

Semester III

1. Sanskrit Aesthetics
2. Vedanta Philosophy
3. Manuscriptology and Textual Criticism
4. Sanskrit Linguistics and Comparative Philology
    

Semester IV

1. Sanskrit Poetics
2. Buddhist and Jain Sanskrit Literature
3. Elective Subject
4. Dissertation/Thesis
    

Career Opportunities

M.A. in Sanskrit course has been designed in such a manner that it will offer graduates advanced knowledge in Sanskrit literature, philosophy, and linguistics, besides advanced research capabilities. In addition to the traditional fields, this postgraduate degree opens quite a large number of diversified career opportunities in modern fields, including:

1. Academia and Teaching
2. Research and Manuscriptology
3. Translation and Interpretation
4. Cultural Preservation and Promotion
5. Publishing
6. Linguistics and Computational Studies