The Sanskrit College and University is a state university located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The University focuses on liberal arts, offering an undergraduate degree in Sanskrit language, Pali language, linguistics and ancient Indian and world history. This university is one of the oldest teaching institutions in India. It offers both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs. The university gives more focus on growth, knowledge, learning and development of anachronistic Indian Society
The Sanskrit College and University Highlights
| Established | Type | 2016 | Public |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
| Admission Criteria | Merit based |
| Official Website | https://www.sanskritcollegeanduniversity.org.in |
The Sanskrit College and University Courses
The university follows a new system introduced by UGC for both UG and PG levels of education namely Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). The Sanskrit College and University is among the first institutions to adopt the CBCS system of education. Post admission the students have the choice of opting various categories of courses offered by different departments. The process of selecting the course will take place when class for 1st semester begins.
The following tabulations give the courses offered by The Sanskrit College and University and their eligibility criteria.
| Courses | Specializations | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. (Hons) | Bengali | Intermediate graduate with 60% marks in aggregate and 60% in Bengali |
| English | Intermediate graduate with 60% marks in aggregate and 70% in English | |
| Linguistics | Intermediate graduate with 50% marks in aggregate | |
| Philosophy | Intermediate graduate with 45% marks in aggregate | |
| Pali | ||
| Sanskrit | Intermediate graduate with 60% marks in aggregate and 60% in Sanskrit | |
| Shastri Advaita Vedanta | Intermediate graduate with 45% marks and 50% in Sanskrit | |
| Shastri Panini | ||
| Shastra Sahitya | ||
| M.A. | Sanskrit | Graduated with 45% marks in Sanskrit from any recognized University |
| Bengali | Graduated with 45% marks in Bengali from any recognized University | |
| English | Graduated with 45% marks in English from any recognized University | |
| Philosophy | Graduated with 45% marks in Philosophy from any recognized University | |
| Ancient Indian and World History | Graduated with 45% marks in Ancient Indian and World History from any recognized University | |
| Linguistics | Graduated with 45% marks in Linguistics from any recognized University |
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The Sanskrit College and University Admission
The candidates seeking admission in the university must fulfill the eligibility criteria for the respective courses. The university follows an online mode for admission into its various courses. The students must visit the official website and fill the online application form available on the website. They should upload their passport size photographs with 10th and 12th mark sheet certificates. Post filling the application form, the candidates should submit the application form in order to take it forward for further process. After the successful completion of the application fees payment of INR 100, the application process is completed. A PDF will be generated to the candidates which the candidate could download for future reference.
The Sanskrit College and University Reservation Criteria
The university follows reservation criteria for students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Listed below are the seats reserved for various categories:
Reservation for UG Courses
- For SC and ST – 22% and 6% respectively of the total seats in any concerned subject
- For Persons with Disability – Reservation of 3% seats for PWD within each respective category.
- For OBC-A / OBC-B – they fix the percentage of seats for this category as per government rules.
Reservation for PG Courses
- For SC and ST – 22% and 6% respectively of the total seats in any concerned subject
- For Persons with Disability – Reservation of 3% seats for PWD within each respective category.
- For OBC-A / OBC-B – they fix the percentage of seats for this category as per government rules.
The Sanskrit College and University Scholarship
The university offers scholarship to those students who obtain the minimum or equivalent percentage grade in Sanskrit/ Pali/ Prakrit.
- General category students should obtain 60% marks
- SC / ST / Differently abled students should obtain 50% marks
- OBC students should obtain 55% marks
Depending upon the fund, the number of scholarships awarded varies year by year.
The Sanskrit College and University FAQs
Ques. Does the university provide guidance to its students?
Ans. Yes, the university provides the necessary guidance to its students. In order to provide proper guidance, the university has set up many groups such as anti – ragging group, clubs and societies, GSPSH Cell & Internal Complaints Committee, Grievance Redressal Cell and Educational Communication.
Ques. When is the Sanskrit College and University established in India?
Ans. The Sanskrit college was established in India in the year 1824 during the British rule and the college was transformed into University in the year 2016.
Ques. What is the process to get admission in the university?
Ans. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria for the course they prefer to join. If the candidate is eligible, then you should fill in the application form which is available in the official website of the university and submit it.
Ques. What are facilities offered by the University?
Ans. The University offers digital Library, well furnished hostels for both boys and girls, auditorium, laboratories with all latest technology and equipments, IT Infrastructure and well developed sports court
Ques. How to contact the university?
Ans. You could contact the university through the below mentioned contact numbers or through emails. Phone - 2241-3622/ 2241-1906
E -mails
- Vice – Chancellor : vc.scu2016@gmail.com
- Registrar : reg.scu2016@gmail.com
- Controller of Examination : controller.scu@gmail.com
- Finance Officer : fo.scu2016@gmail.com
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Yes, The Sanskrit College and University, Kolkata offers the BA and MA in sanskrit subject.