About the Program BA in Sanskrit

BA in Sanskrit is a 3-year duration undergraduate course in Sanskrit. The course covers Sanskrit Prose, Poetry, and Grammar along with certain sections of the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata. This course also teaches students to critically analyze various Sanskrit texts and Literature. 

Through this course, the candidates will not only learn about various literary works in Sanskrit, but they will also learn a lot about our Indian Culture and Traditions.

To be eligible for a BA in Sanskrit course, a candidate must complete 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board or university. The candidates must study and pass Sanskrit at the school level as a compulsory subject.

Most of the top colleges grant merit-based admission to the BA in Sanskrit course. The candidates are selected based on 10+2 scores. Entrance Exams are very rarely conducted for admission to this course. The average annual fee for studying BA in Sanskrit in India ranges between INR 15,000 to 50,000, depending on the type of college.

After completing this course, the candidates will find jobs as Primary and Secondary School Teachers, Language Tutors, Translators, and Content Writers, among others. The average annual fees salary offered to these candidates generally ranges between INR 1,50,000 to 2,50,000.

After completing a BA in Sanskrit, most candidates usually go for higher studies. They can join MA Sanskrit, Sanskrit Literature, and other related streams. After doing an MA, they can even do a PhD in Sanskrit.

BA in Sanskrit Course Syllabus

BA in Sanskrit Semester I Syllabus

• Critical Survey of Sanskrit Literature
• Classical Sanskrit Literature (Poetry)

BA in Sanskrit Semester II Syllabus

• Self-Management in the Gita
• Classical Sanskrit Literature (Prose)

BA in Sanskrit Semester III Syllabus

• Poetics and Literary Criticism
• Classical Sanskrit Literature (Drama) Indian Social Institution and Polity

BA in Sanskrit Semester VI Syllabus

• Sanskrit Composition and Communication
• Indian Ontology and Epistemology

BA in Sanskrit Semester V Syllabus

• Sanskrit Grammar
• Vedic Literature

BA in Sanskrit Semester IV Syllabus

• Modern Sanskrit Literature
• Indian Epigraphy, Palaeography, Chronology
• Sanskrit and World Literature

What is the BA in Sanskrit Admission Process

Registration: Registration date opens up annually and announcements are made in advance by the colleges. Registration will be done online where a profile needs to be created.

Filling up of application form: Once a profile has been created, log in and start the application process. Fill up the application form with past educational achievements, job experience, internship projects done, etc.

Scan and upload documents: Documents like mark sheets, photographs, signatures, and transfer certificates must be scanned and uploaded online to the portal. All documents must be in a specific format and size only to be accepted.

Application fee: A minimal application fee has to be paid to process the application. Payment can be made using online payment methods.

Admission: Colleges take a few weeks to process applications. If a candidate meets the cut-offs and all other criteria then an offer letter for admission is released.

BA in Sanskrit Document Required

• Mark Sheets and Passing Certificates of Class 10 and 12
• School Leaving Certificate/ Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Proof of Date of Birth (DOB)
• Caste Certificate if Any.

What is the BA in Sanskrit Eligibility Criteria?

• A student must have to be eligible to pursue a certain course. The eligibility criteria for the BA in Sanskrit course are as follows:-
• Students must have passed Class 12 or equivalent in any stream from a recognized board.
• Candidates must have scored an aggregate of at least 50% marks in Class 12 exams.
• Getting good marks in 10+2 or intermediate examinations is the prime requirement for admission.
• Some colleges conduct the personal interview round also having weightage. So, students also have to score good marks in this round

Which Jobs are Offered to the BA in Sanskrit Candidates

1. School Teacher
2. Language Teacher
3. Translator
4. Content Writer
5. Literary Critic
6. Copy Editor

BA in Sanskrit Future Scope

After completing a BA in Sanskrit, the candidates usually go for higher studies. The multiple higher studies options available to these candidates are discussed below.

The BA in Sanskrit candidates can go for MA Sanskrit and MA Sanskrit Literature courses. Both these postgraduate courses are offered by many reputed universities in India. Most of the universities grant admission to these courses based on merit.

After completing the MA, the candidates will be able to work as Senior Teachers in Senior Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges.

The candidates may also do B Ed and M Ed degrees after BA and MA if they wish to concentrate on the teaching profession.

After completing the MA, the candidates can even go for a PhD in Sanskrit. But for that, they will have to appear and qualify for the UGC-NET examination.

The candidates can also do individual research works on various ancient Sanskrit literature and publish their findings either online or offline.

BA in Sanskrit Future Scope

After completing a BA in Sanskrit, the candidates usually go for higher studies. The multiple higher studies options available to these candidates are discussed below.

The BA in Sanskrit candidates can go for MA Sanskrit and MA Sanskrit Literature courses. Both these postgraduate courses are offered by many reputed universities in India. Most of the universities grant admission to these courses based on merit.

After completing the MA, the candidates will be able to work as Senior Teachers in Senior Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges.

The candidates may also do B Ed and M Ed degrees after BA and MA if they wish to concentrate on the teaching profession.

After completing the MA, the candidates can even go for a PhD in Sanskrit. But for that, they will have to appear and qualify for the UGC-NET examination.

The candidates can also do individual research works on various ancient Sanskrit literature and publish their findings either online or offline.