Humanities & Social Sciences

IGNOU and DU SOL are the top two options if you want to pursue an online or distance MA Sanskrit course. Apart from these, some other top options that you can explore are:

• National Sanskrit University, Tirupati
• Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya
• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Howrah
• Karnataka State Open University
• Mukta Swadhyaya Peetham, Central Sanskrit University

Of course not. IGNOU is a recognised university by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Distance Education Bureau (DEB). Also, it is the topmost distance university in India, which foreign students also consider for degree, diploma, and certificate courses. 

If completed from a top university/college, a distance degree is equally relevant. Students choose distance programs for flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

Of course, it does. Banaras University and Banaras Hindu University are one of the topmost universities in India and are renowned across the globe. They will definitely provide better education & skills. It'll help you make your portfolio stronger and eventually land a good job. You'll be able to opt for research programs in your universities, or you may even get a chance to be part of the faculty.

Yes, you can. Start preparing for the UPSC exams well in advance, or consider seeking employment as a translator or language officer in ministries such as Culture, External Affairs, or Education. There are so many other options you can explore if you really want a government job, like a School teacher or an Assistant Professor.

Of course, content creation in classical and regional languages is also in high demand with all these OTT platforms and cinema inclining toward mythological and cultural content, they also need writers and editors from the same background. So, being an MA Sanskrit postgrad, you can seek career opportunities in content writing, script writing, etc.

Sure, here are some of my personal favorite Sanskrit books you can consider apart from the regular MA Sanskrit syllabus:

• The Meghad? ta of K? lid? sa by K? lid? sa.
• Sanskrit (Teach Yourself) by Michael Coulson.
• The Recognition of? akuntal? by K? lid? sa.
• Mahabharata by Vyasa.
• The Hitopadesa by Narayana Pandit.
• Sanskrit Non-Translatables: The Importance of Sanskritizing English by Rajiv Malhotra.
• The Wonder that is Sanskrit by Sampadananda Mishra.
• How to Love in Sanskrit (Kindle Edition) by Anusha Rao.

While pursuing an MA in Sanskrit course, you must select electives or specializations that will align with your goals and interests. You'll get many options to choose from, such as Sanskrit Manuscriptology, Sanskrit in Modern Contexts, Vedic Literature, Dharma? stra, Epigraphy, Modern Sanskrit Literature, etc.

Some important documents you must carry during the MA Sanskrit application process are:

• A relevant bachelor's degree
• CUET-PG Score (if applicable)
• A valid photo ID proof (Passport, Adhaar Card, PAN Card, etc.)
• Passport-sized photographs (at least two)

There's a percentage relaxation for reserved category students in DU for an MA Sanskrit program. Though it can vary depending on the college, the general relaxation given to categories is:
OBC/CW/PwBD: 5%
SC/ST: 5%
It's better to check out the official website of DU for accurate and updated guidelines.

No, it's necessary to study the Sanskrit subject in secondary or high school to join the MA Sanskrit course. You can even opt for an MA in Sanskrit without having a degree in BA Sanskrit. A recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is enough. No doubt, studying Sanskrit at school or UG level will give you a strong base for further studies, it also depends on one's interests and future goals.