The Department of Sanskrit started its journey with Undergraduate (Hons. & Program) Course and Master of Arts program in 2015. The Department offers four optional specializations in the groups of Grammar, Veda, Darsana and Kavya in the Post Graduate level. Interdisciplinary studies remain the prime focus of the Research work along with the traditional genre. The Department recurrently organizes Seminar, Workshop and Lecture Programs. Since inception the Department has remained engaged in popularizing the Study of Sanskrit language and literature in the region. Simple Sanskrit speaking courses are regularly organized within and outside university campus to enable the learners speak in simple Sanskrit. The Department also organizes Sanskrit Literacy Program in the rural areas. The thrust area covers Grammar, Vedic, Poetics, Aesthetic, Cultural, Philosophical, Scientific and interdisciplinary studies.
Vision of the Department:
The Department of Sanskrit aims to be one of the best university Departments of Sanskrit in India. It will be the endeavor of the Department to provide proper grounding to students in areas like literature, linguistics, philosophy, poetics Sanskrit shastras etc. Over the next few years, the Department plans to start many new initiatives, activities and programs for the benefit of the students and development of the Department.
Mission of the Department:
The Department of Sanskrit aims to be one of the best university Departments of Sanskrit in India. It will be the endeavor of the Department to provide proper grounding to students in areas like literature, linguistics, philosophy, poetics Sanskrit shastras etc. Over the next few years, the Department plans to start many new initiatives, activities and programs for the benefit of the students and development of the Department. The Department of Sanskrit intends to classify the objectives into 3 parts viz. Academic objectives, Infrastructure Development Objectives & Other Objectives.
Academic Objectives
● To frame a curriculum that is in conformity with other Universities in India & abroad.
● Updating and revising the curriculum at regular intervals.
● To introduce diploma & certificate courses on Sanskrit Grammar & Vedic Chanting.
● The Department aims to start M.Phil course in Sanskrit.
● The Department proposes to implement a syllabus incorporating linkages with national & international languages related to Sanskrit.
● The Department intends to impart teaching in Sanskrit medium to facilitate easy understanding among students from other states and abroad.
● Imparting education in Sanskrit medium will be a unique specialty of the Department of Sanskrit.
● To organize conferences / seminars / workshops on various topics of academic interest.
Research Objectives
● Improving the quality and standard of research undertaken in the Department.
● Picking up various research themes ranging from Linguistics, Sanskrit Poetics, Philosophy, Dramatics and Sanskrit Shastras etc.
● To author reference books, articles
● To take up major and minor research projects in Sanskrit.
● To focus on regional contribution of Sanskrit in research projects.
● To provide softwares related to language to students & faculty.
Infrastructure related objectives
● Construction work for a new building for Sanskrit Department with various facilities is in progress.
● The Department intends to set up a Departmental library and well equipped language lab (with audio visual aids, computer, DVD’S, CD’S) in the new building.
● To make optimum use of computers in teaching & research process.
● To provide internet Facilities to students and faculty of the Department to keep them abreast of latest developments in research in Sanskrit language & literature.
Other Objectives
● To establish stronger community linkage through process of interaction with the society at large.
● To develop stronger alumni association to cultivate the source of funding to the Department.
● Increasing exposure to students through student exchange program with other universities.
● Counseling students for NET / SET / UPSC / WBCSC/WBSSC etc. Exams.
List of Academic Programs Offered
Level & Nature of the Programs | Degrees Approved/Offered |
Bachelors | B.A.(H)-Sanskrit B.A.(H)-Sanskrit (Evening/ Self Financed) |
Masters (Taught) | M.A.-Sanskrit M.A.-Sanskrit (Evening/ Self Financed) |
Masters (Research) | M.Phil.-Sanskrit |
Doctoral | Ph.D. (Arts)- Sanskrit |
✱ BA (Programme Course) also offered by this Department as aided & self financed basis.
Objective of the UG Program:
The Department of Sanskrit aims to be one of the best university Departments of Sanskrit in India. It will be the endeavor of the Department to provide proper grounding to students in areas like literature, linguistics, philosophy, poetics, Sanskrit shastras etc through Sanskrit language. Over the next few years, the Department plans to start many new initiatives, activities and programs for the benefit of the students and development of the Department.
Objective of the PG Program:
The Sanskrit Department aims to be one of the best university Departments of Sanskrit in India. It will be the endeavor of the Department to provide proper grounding to students in areas like literature, linguistics, philosophy, poetics, Sanskrit shastras etc thorough Sanskrit language. Over the next few years, the Department plans to start many new initiatives, activities and programs for the benefit of the students and development of the Department.
Specialization of the UG Program :
● VYAKARANA,
● VEDA,
● INDIAN PHILOSOPHY,
● KAVYA
Specialization of PG Program :
● VYAKARANA,
● VEDA,
● INDIAN PHILOSOPY,
● KAVYA
Future Program Planning:
The Department of Sanskrit aims to be one of the best university Departments of Sanskrit in India. It will be the endeavor of the Department to provide proper grounding to students in areas like literature, linguistics, philosophy, poetics Sanskrit shastras etc. Over the next few years, the Department plans to start many new initiatives, activities and programs for the benefit of the students and development of the Department. The Department of Sanskrit intends to classify the objectives into 3 parts viz. Academic objectives, Infrastructure Development Objectives & Other Objectives.
The Department has following facilities for its students, researchers and teachers-
● Degrees Offered B.A. (Program Course/Honours Course), M.A., M.Phil & Ph.D (Research)
● Spoken Sanskrit,
● Library,
● Well equipped furniture,
● Computer,
● Internet etc.
The Department has following research areas of interest as thrust area—
Specialization of the Research Programs :
● Vyakarana
● Veda
● Indian Philosophy
● Kavya
Thrust area of Research Programs:
● Vyakarana
● Veda
● Indian Philosophy
● Kavya
Division/ Centre/ Group/ Council/ Cell of the Department:
Non-Formal Sanskrit Education Centre
In 2015:
In 2016:02
01-National Seminar on Dimensions of Sanskrit literature on 10.01.2016 sponsored by Raiganj University
01- International Seminar on Influence of Sanskrit Literature on 11.03.2016 Indian Culture sponsored on by Govt. of West Bengal
In 2017:04
01 National Seminar on Humanism of Sanskrit Literature on 10.03.2017 sponsored by Govt. of West Bengal
01 Special Lecture and special classes on 11.07.2017 to 13.07.2017 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special class on 12.07.2017 to 14.07.2017 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special class on 21.12.2017 to 22.12.2017 sponsored by Raiganj University
In 2018: 10
01 Special Lecture on 15.01.2018 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special Lecture on 28.01.2018 to 29.01.2018 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special class on 06.05.2018 to 07.05.2018 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special class on 08.05.2018 to 09.05.2018 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special class on 08.05.2018 to 09.05.2018 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special class on 10.05.2018 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special class on 14.06.2018 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special Lecture and special classes on 03.07.2018 to 04.07.2018 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special Lecture and special classes on 12.07.2018 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special Lecture on 13.07.2018 sponsored by Raiganj University
In 2019: 04
01 Special class on 11.06.2019 to 13.06.2019 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special class on 11.06.2019 to 13.06.2019 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special Lecture on 13.08.2019 sponsored by Raiganj University
01 Special Lecture on 14.07.2019 sponsored by Raiganj University
In 2020:01
01 Special Lecture on 05.02.2020 to 06.02.2020 sponsored by Raiganj University
Department of Sanskrit
Behind NCC Annex
Raiganj University
West Bengal-733 134, India
Email:
Departmental:
Head/ Coordinator: iota.samir@gmail.com (Dr.Samir Mandal)