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MA Sanskrit is a two-year postgraduate Sanskrit degree programme. Candidates will learn how to interpret and analyse a variety of Sanskrit texts and literature in this course. The MA Sanskrit course is designed to prepare teachers and scholars in Sanskrit language and literary studies who are skilled in both traditional and modern research methods. The MA Sanskrit syllabus includes topics such as Vedic Literature, Darana, Vykaraa, Shitya, Elective Courses, Ancient Indian Sciences, and Modern Sanskrit Literature. Most prestigious universities hold entrance exams for MA Sanskrit admission, and candidates are selected based on their performance. Applicants must have a Bachelor degree with Sanskrit as a major or Honours subject and a minimum of 50% marks to be accepted into the MA Sanskrit course. Following completion of the course, candidates may pursue MA Sanskrit jobs such as School Teachers, Language Tutors, Translators, Content Writers, Customer Care Specialist, Interpreter, Sanskrit Professor, Researcher, and others. Furthermore, MA Sanskrit graduates can further their education. Following getting an MA, they can pursue a PhD in Sanskrit.

MA in Sanskrit Course Highlights

Course Name	MA in Sanskrit
Course Type	Degree
Course Duration	Two Years
Eligibility Criteria	Gradaution
Application Process	online and offline mode
Admission Process	Merit or Entrance Exam Based
Fee Structure	Updated Soon

MA in Sanskrit Duration

The MA in Sanskrit course duration is two years.

MA in Sanskrit Eligibility Criteria

Hold a bachelor’s degree in Arts from a recognized university.
Must have secured an aggregate of at least 50% marks in the Bachelor’s degree examination.
Students interested in Sanskrit language and who are keen in preserving the ancient literature and spreading the language are eligible for the admission.
Applicants must have studied Sanskrit as a main subject in their undergraduate program.
The students should possess good speaking, reading and writing skills for the course.

Why Should You Study MA in Sanskrit?

Learning Sanskrit can help you in understanding the etymology of a lot of words in Indian and Foreign languages.
It would also help you in understanding ancient Sanskrit texts, shlokas and other Sanskrit words in their true context, with nothing getting lost in translation.
After completing this course, you will be able to read the original text and can understand it very easily.
MA Sanskrit course provides a basis for higher studies and opportunities for advanced academic exploration and research through M.Phil, PhD courses.
This course is particularly job-oriented. On completion of this course, students have various options to pursue a career in a wide array of fields in both the public and private sectors.
MA Sanskrit postgraduates will be able to find jobs as a Sanskrit Teacher, Online Transcript, Lecturer, Official Language Officer, Sanskrit Typist, Home Tutor etc.
The average MA Sanskrit salary in India ranges from INR 3,00,000 to 9,00,000 per annum currently.

MA in Sanskrit Admission Process

Merit-based admission

In merit-based admission, the universities offering MA Sanskrit course grant admission to students based on their marks obtained in the graduation level.

Entrance-Based Admission

Step 1 - Students have to register for the entrance test by providing their email address, mobile number and password after which a login id will be created.
Step 2 - On creation of login id, candidates are required to fill the application form with the required information correctly.
Step 3 - In this step, candidates have to upload the necessary documents such as photograph, signature, id proof, Class 10 and 12 certificates, Bachelor’s degree etc.
Step 4 - On uploading the requisite documents, students have to pay the requisite amount of application fee online.
Step 5 - Based on the details submitted by the students, the admission authority will issue the admit cards to the eligible students.
Step 6 - After getting the admit card, exam dates will be released by different conducting bodies. Candidates have to sit for the entrance test and qualify the same to get admission.
Step 7 - In the final stage, admission authorities will release the results of the entrance test they have appeared for.
Step 8 - Successful candidates will then be allotted seats to the respective institutes.

MA in Sanskrit How to Apply

Visit the official website of the institute offering the course.
Download the application form from the website.
Fill in the application form with the required details.
Attach the necessary documents, such as academic records, portfolio, and photographs.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the application form either online or in person.

MA in Sanskrit Top Colleges

Miranda House, New Delhi
Hindu College, New Delhi
Lady Shriram College for Women, New Delhi
Hans Raj College, New Delhi
Ramjas College, New Delhi
Indraprastha College for Women, New Delhi
Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
ABVHV, Bhopal
Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur
Ranchi University, Ranchi

MA in Sanskrit Syllabus

Vedic hymns
Atmabodha Prakaranam of Acharya Sankaran
Sanskrit Philology
History of Classical Sanskrit Literature
Meghadutam
History of Sanskrit Grammar Harsacaritam (Ucchavsa-5)
Vyakarana Siddhantakaumudi (Uttarardha) Bhwadi only
Kenopanisad
Yajnavalkya – Smriti (Vyavaharadhyaya)
Research Methodology & Manuscript ology
Bhasapariccheda (Anuman, Upaman & Sabda-khanda With Muktavali &Mananirupana)
Samkhya Arika
History of Vedic Literature
Vyakarana Siddhantakaumudi (Purvardha) Samjna, Paribhasa, Ac Sandhi [up to Prakrtibhava]
Bhasapariccheda (Pratyksa Khanda only)
Sayana’s Rgvedabhasyopakramanika Ashokan Edicts: Pillar Edicts - IV, VII
Mudraraksasa (whole)
Project

MA in Sanskrit Career Opportunities

M.A. Sanskrit or is a master level Sanskrit course. It is a former Indo-Aryan language and the main liturgical language of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. The state of Uttarakhand mainly used official language. The time of M.A. (Sanskrit) is mainly of 2 academic years but it may vary from institute to institute.The syllabus is divided into 4 semesters . master of art (Sanskrit) course is job orienting one and opens many fields for the students through the country.

M.A. Sanskrit Employment Zone:

Event Management Agencies
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Government Offices
Educational Institutes
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M.A. Sanskrit Job Scopes:

Swasth Vritt and Shalakya Tantra Lecturer
Sanskrit Typist
Training Officer Hindi
Home Tutor
Sanskrit Teacher
Online Transcripter
Lecturer
Official Language Officer

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M.A. SANSKRIT: Subjects of Study (Syllabus)

Paper Code	Subjects of Study
1	Vedic hymns (The following hymns of the Rgveda-Samhita with Sayana’s commentary): Rk Samhita: 1.1, 1.35, 1.154, II. 33, X.90
2	Atmabodhaprakaranam of Acarya Sankara
3	Sanskrit Philology
4	History of Classical Sanskrit Literature
5	Meghadutam
6	Asokan Edicts: Rock Edicts –III,IV,V,VI,XII,XIII Nirukta (1.1 –1.14)
7	History of Sanskrit Grammar Harsacaritam (Ucchavsa-5)
8	Kautilya’s Arthasastra Adhikarana II – Chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 35,36
9	Rk Samhita (The following hymns of Rg Veda Samhita with Sayanas commentary): Rk Samhita – 1.2, 1.3,1.4,6.64,7.86,10.129
10	Samkhyakarika
11	History of Vedic Literature
12	Vaiyakarana Siddhantakaumudi (Purvardha) Samjna, Paribhasa, Ac Sandhi [up to Prakrtibhava]
13	Mrcchakatikam (I-IV)
14	Sahityadarpana (Chapter –1, 2) Sahityadarpana (Chapter –3 up to Rasanirupana)
15	Bhasapariccheda (Pratyksa Khanda only)
16	Sayana’s Rgvedabhasyopakramanika Asokan Edicts: Pillar Edicts - IV, VII
17	Vaiyakarana Siddhantakaumudi (Uttarardha) Bhwadi only
18	Patanjali’s Mahabhasya (Paspasa only)
19	Kenopanisad
20	Yajnavalkya – Smrti (Vyavaharadhyaya)
21	Research Methodology & Manuscriptology
22	Bhasapariccheda (Anuman, Upaman & Sabda-khanda With Muktavali &Mananirupana)
23	Mrcchakatika (V-X), Prakrtprakasa (I,II)
24	Inscriptions (Selected inscriptions only):
25	1. Junagadh Inscription of Rudradaman (Epigraphia Indica,Vol.VIII, P.42)
26	2. Meherauli Iron Pillar Inscription of Chandra (J.F. Fleet, Corp.Ins.Ind., Vol.III, No. 32 Cal.,1888)
27	3. Damodarpur Copper Plate Inscription of the time of Gupta (543 A.D.) (Epigraphia Indica, XV. P.142)
28	4. Gwalior Inscription of the time of Mihirakula, regnal year 15 (Fleet, C11, III No. 37) Inscriptions (Selected inscriptions only)
29	1. Faridpur Copper Plate Inscription of Dharmaditya, regnal year 3 (Indian Antiquary,XXXIX)
30	2. Midnapore Plates of the region of Sasanka (J.R.A.S.B., p. 19,1945)
31	3. Khalimpur Copper PlateInscription of Dharmapala, year 32 (A.K. Maitreya, Gaudabkhamala, Rajshahi, 1919 B.S.)
32	Dhvanyaloka (1st Udyot only)
33	Naisadhacaritam (Ninth Canto only)
34	Mudraraksasa (whole)
35	Dasarupaka (I to III)
36	Kavyaprakasa (I –V Chapter)
37	Rasagangadhara- (I Anana, up to Classification of poetry)
38	Project
39	Gautamasutras with Nyayabhasyam 1.1. 1-6, 1.1.7-22 (Sutras only)
40	Yogasutra with Vyasabhasya (Samadhipada), up to Sutra No. 39
41	Vedantadarsana with Sarirakabhasya (Adhyasabhasya and Chapter 1.1.1 –6, 12-19)
42	Boudhadarsana (From Sarvadarsanasamgraha)
43	Vedantadarsana with Sarirakabhasya (Chapter –II.I.1-17, II.II. 1-3, 11-16)
44	Vedantaparibhasa (Pratyaksa only) Pratyabhijnahrdayam (Sutras – 1-10)
45	Vedic Hymns:-
46	(i) Vajasaneyi Samhita – XVI.(1-16), 34(1-6).
47	(ii) Atharvaveda Samhita – XII. 1-12, XIX.53 (17).
48	Brhaddevata (Chapter –I)
49	Satapatha Brahman (Kanda –I, Prapathaka –1, Brahman –1, Adhaya –1-2), Nirukta – II (1-4), VII (1-13)
50	Rk- Pratisakhya (I-III)
51	Aitareya Brahmana (Pancika –I Chapters I –II, Pancika- VIIChapters XXXIII Sunahsepa Katha)
52	Asvalayana Srautasutra (Chapter – I) Survey of Vedic Interpretations (Traditional and Modern): Venkatmadhava, Skandasvamin, Sayana, Aurobindo, Dayananda, Max Muller Roth.
53	Selected Inscriptions:
54	A. Besnagar Garuda –Pillar Inscription (J.B.R.A.S. vol. XXIII)
55	B. Saranath Buddhist Image Inscription of Kasniska I year 3 (EI. Vol VII)
56	C. Mathura Stone Inscription of Huviska, year 28, (EI-XXI)
57	D. Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela (B.M.Barua, Old Brahmi Inscriptions in the Udaygiri & Khandagiri caves, Cal 1929)
58	E. Nasik Cave Inscription of Vasisthiputra Pulamayi, year 19 (EI-VII).
59	F. Aphsad stone Inscription of Adityasena. (Fleet, corp. Ins. Ind. III. Cal 1888).
60	G. Banskhera Copper Plate Inscription of Harsavardhana (EI-IV)
61	H. Gwalior Stone Inscription of Mihira Bhoja (EI-XVIII)
62	I. Haraha Inscriptions of Isanavarman (EI – XIV).
63	Palaeography
64	(Written –45 marks +Viva-Voce- 05 marks)
65	A. Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta (J.F. Fleet, Corp. Ins. Ind. Vol. III cal. 1888).
66	B. Damodarpur Copper Plate Inscription of Kumargupta, year 124 (EI XV).
67	C. Mandasore Stone Inscription of Kumargupta I & Bandhuvarman (Fleet, CII; Vol. III).
68	D. Junagarh Rock Inscription of Skandagupta (Ibid).
69	E. Bhitare Pillar Inscription of Skandagupta (Ibid).
70	F. Mandasore Stone Inscription of Yasodharman, Undated (Ibid).
71	G. Mallasarul Copper Plate Inscription of Gopacandra, year 3 (EI –XV).
72	Palaeography (Gupta Scripts)
73	1. Mahasthan Fragmentary Stone Plaque Inscription (Epi- Ind. Vol. XXI)
74	2. Nidhanpur Copperplate Inscription of Bhaskarvarman. (EI. XII, XIX)