Distance MA (Hons) Sanskrit
(Master of Arts in Sanskrit Honors)
DU SOL has its Registrations open for Academic Session 2026 in Distance MA (Hons) in Sanskrit, School of Open Learning. In this course, students are equipped with deep knowledge of Indian Culture and enlighten students about the rich language system. Admissions are open and students can apply by University Official Website. Enroll now to enhance your Sanskrit language skills and knowledge.
MA (Hons) Sanskrit Distance Education Overview
Distance MA (Hons) Sanskrit is an postgraduate Programme offered by University of Delhi, School of Open Learning (SOL). DU SOL is UGC approved, DEB approved and recognised by AIU - Association of Indian Universities. It is also accredited with NAAC ‘A+’ grade.
The Sanskrit Curriculum is designed at DU SOL to provide deep knowledge of language system and Indian Culture. Here topics are included related to ancient India such as Vaidic Sahitya, Sanskrit Sahitya, Bhartiya Darshan, and basic knowledge of Vyakrana. It helps students with their knowledge enhancement and makes them skilled & competent. It also provides a strong base for pursuing higher studies in Sanskrit or related subjects.
After completing M.A in Sanskrit, students can pursue various job opportunities in different fields like teaching, research in different areas of Indian knowledge system, including Vedic study, Indian Philosophy, etc. Students can also do employment in Cultural Organizations, Archaeology, Civil Services, Publishing, Editing and Translating Manuscripts.
Distance MA Hons (Sanskrit) Course Duration & Eligibility
The Course duration of Distance MA (Hons) Sanskrit is 2 years. DU SOL gives an additional 2 years, which means a total of 4 years to complete their degree. This flexibility in course duration is given to them so that they can pursue a degree without affecting their other work related or personal commitments.
Those who want to apply at DU SOL for admission in MA Sanskrit need to pass eligibility criteria set by the University. Students should have a bachelor’s degree in any field with Sanskrit as one of the languages. Students from Unreserved, OBC, EWS category need to have 50% minimum passing marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. Students belonging to SC, ST, or PwBD category need to have 45% minimum marks or equivalent.
Accreditation & Approvals
UGC-DEB Entitled
Approved by the University Grants Commission
NAAC A+ Accredited
by National Assessment and Accreditation Council
AICTE Accredited
by All India Council for Technical Education
MA (Hons) Sanskrit
Course Curriculum
| SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Vaidika Va̅ṅmaya: Ṛksamhita̅ & Nirukta | - | 5 |
| Poetics: Sa̅hityadarpana | - | 5 |
| Sahitya :Naiṣadha & in Mṛcchakatika | - | 5 |
| Outline of Culture & Civilization as depicted in Sanskrit Literature | - | 4 |
| SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Darśana: Nya̅ya & Veda̅nta | - | 5 |
| Vya̅karaṇa: Laghusiddha̅ntakaumudi̅ | - | 5 |
| Sa̅hitya: Meghadu̅ta & Uttarara̅macarita | - | 5 |
| An Introduction to Itihasa and Pu̅raṇic Texts | - | 5 |
| SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic Analysis of Sanskrit, Translation and Laghusiddhānta-Kaumudī | - | 5 |
| Sāhitya: Vāsavadattā & Kādambarī | - | 5 |
| Nāṭyaśāstra & Dhvanyāloka | - | 5 |
| Kāvyaprakāśa | - | 4 |
| SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Darśana: Sāṅkhya & Mīmāṁsā | - | 5 |
| The Philosophy of Aupaniṣadic Tradition | - | 5 |
| Kāvyaprakāśa | - | 5 |
| Daśarūpaka & Survey of Sanskrit Poetics | - | 4 |
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DU SOL MA (Hons) Sanskrit Distance Fees Structure
DU SOL offers an affordable fee structure for its postgraduate degree programmes. It also offers financial assistance and fee concessions through fee waiver schemes to students who are from financially weaker backgrounds and reserved category.
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