byDinesh
Updated on - 23 May, 2024
MA in Sanskrit is an ancient language which is a post graduate course and specializes in the study of the Sanskrit language, literature, philosophy and scriptures. The program may take two years if it is done in semesters and it consists of 4 semesters. The curriculum offers students mastery in the structures, forms, literary works, philosophies, Vedic writings, etc. in Sanskrit along with the skill in research.
The students can apply through CUCET (Central Universities Common Entrance Test), university level entrance exam and in some universities direct admission is also possible on the basis of merit. They are usually administered during the period of May up to July each year. Important dates include - examination notification and application form availability start from February- March, while the last date of submission of the application form is likely up to the first week of June. The exact exam dates also differ from university to university but the common time is during June and July. In the case of tests and exams, the results are announced in within a month from the date of the test. As for university wise counselling, this mostly takes place in either July or August for the academic year that begins in August or September of the same year.
| Column Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Arts |
| Duration | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree in Sanskrit or related field |
| Top Colleges | Banaras Hindu University, University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jadavpur University, Kerala University |
| Entrance Exam | Varies by Institution (Some common exams - Sanskrit Sahitya Parishad Agartala Entrance Exam, University Entrance Exams) |
1. Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit or any other related field with minimum 50% of the marks from a University/ Institution recognized by the Indian Universities.
2. It is open to all the students irrespective of their background provided they have done a pre-requisite course in Sanskrit.
3. Eligibility criteria for MA Sanskrit does not specify any age bar for the candidates seeking admission in this program.
4. This course has the option of traditional face-to-face and online classes for distance learning.
5. Some universities administer entrance examinations as a prerequisite for admission while others consider previous academic performance in admission.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Vedic Language and Literature | * Rigveda Hymns: Focus on deities, philosophies * Brahmanas: Rituals and explanations * Upanishads: Core concepts of Hinduism * Vedangas: Auxiliary sciences of Vedas |
| Classical Sanskrit Literature | * Kavya (Poetry): Epics, lyrics, dramatic poetry * Natya Shastra (Dramaturgy): Theory and practice of playwriting * Alankara Shastra (Poetics): Figures of speech and literary aesthetics * Smriti (Legal Texts): Codes of conduct and social laws |
| Sanskrit Grammar | * Sandhi (Euphonic rules) * Dhatupathas (Verb roots) * Karakas (Grammatical cases) * Samas tatpurusha (Compound words) |
| Sanskrit Philosophy | * Darshanas (Schools of thought): Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Vedanta, Samkhya, Mimamsa * Moksha (Liberation) and Karma (Action) * Jivanmukti (Liberation while living) * Brahman and Atman (Ultimate reality and individual soul) |
| Career Path | Description |
|---|---|
| Teaching | High School Sanskrit Teacher, Sanskrit Lecturer (Universities/Colleges), Private Tutor |
| Research | Research Scholar (Sanskrit Literature, Philosophy, Linguistics), Manuscript Curator |
| Translation & Editing | Sanskrit-English Translator/Editor (Academic works, Literary texts), Content Writer (Sanskrit learning materials) |
| Content Creation & Media | Scriptwriter/Content Developer (For documentaries, educational videos on Sanskrit topics) |
| Government Jobs | Sanskrit Officer (Government Departments), Librarian (Specializing in Sanskrit texts) |
| Job Title | Specialization | Average Salary (INR LPA) |
|---|---|---|
| Sanskrit Teacher (School) | - | 2.5 - 4 |
| Sanskrit Teacher (University/College) | - | 4 - 6 |
| Sanskrit Lecturer (Specialized Topic) | Vedic Literature, Classical Literature, Sanskrit Grammar, Philosophy | 5 - 7 |
| Translator (Sanskrit-English) | Literature, Philosophy, Technical | 3 - 5 |
| Editor (Sanskrit Texts) | - | 3 - 4 |
| Research Scholar (Sanskrit) | Literature, Linguistics, Philosophy | Variable (Depends on funding) |
| Manuscript Curator | - | 4 - 6 |
| Content Writer (Sanskrit Learning Materials) | - | 3 - 4 |
| Scriptwriter/Content Developer (Sanskrit Topics) | - | 3 - 5 |
| Sanskrit Officer (Government) | - | 4 - 6 |
| Librarian (Sanskrit Texts) | - | 3 - 5 |