In JNU, the School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies was established in the year of 2000. Formerly known as the Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies and upgraded by the 144th Academic Council meeting of the Notification dated 18/12/2017.

The domain of study of this school is very broad. It is involved in the research and teaching in Sanskrit studies which are directed towards relating Indian knowledge systems both to contemporary Indian reality and contemporary Western thought. The main focus of this center is on the study of Philosophy, literary theory, literature,, grammar in Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit languages, and Language Technology.

PROGRAMMES OF STUDY

(A) Regular Courses

  • Integrated program (B.Sc.-M.Sc. ) in Ayurveda Biology (5 years)

              1. **B.Sc. (Ayurveda Biology)** – Cover In 6 semesters, 36 courses

          2. **M.Sc. (Ayurveda Biology)** - Cover in 4 semesters, 16 courses

  • M.A.: This course covers a wide range of topics such as Vedas, Literature, Philosophy, Pali and Buddhist Studies. Sanskrit Linguistics including Computational Linguistics and Social and Scientific thought.

  • Ph.D. programme

(B) Part-time Courses

  • Certificate of Proficiency in Pali

  • Certificate of Proficiency in Sanskrit Computational Linguistics

  • Certificate of Proficiency in Yoga Philosophy

  • Certificate of Proficiency in Vedic Culture

  • Certificate of Proficiency in Sanskrit

what is the educational qualifications for the admission onto Ph. D. (Sanskrit Studies) ?

    Bhupal Educational Qualifications for the admission into Ph. D. programme is as follow:

    • Master’s degree or equivalent in Sanskrit or in any allied subject with at least 55% marks or
      equivalent Grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent Grade in a point scale wherever
      Grading system is followed).

    OR

    • Obtained two years M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks of a recognized
      University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/viva) or one year M.Phil. with 55% marks with
      additional one year research experience of a recognized University/Institution and one
      publication and 55% marks or equivalent in Master’s degree.
      Knowledge of Sanskrit is desirable.

      What is the Eligibility Criteria for the admission in B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated program in Ayurveda Biology ?

        RahulKumar The Eligibility Criteria for the admission in B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated program in Ayurveda Biology is as follow:

        • At least Senior School Certificate (10+2) or an examination recognized as equivalent
          thereto with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate.
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