Sanskrit as a formal language can be learnt as a class-room based course or as part of a
correspondence course. Both options are available to any one interested in learning Sanskrit
formally and getting certified. For most of us who are interested in Sanskrit, but do not have the time to attend classes can become part of well known and recognised correspondence courses. In this they can be anywhere in the world, while learning Sanskrit. The following are few very well known and recognised organisation, that conduct both class-room based and correspondence courses. The course materials are of very good and effective quality.
- Samskrita Bharati
- Rastriya Samskrita Sansthana
- Chinmaya Mission
- Sanskrit Universities
The Directories:
Samskrita Bharati:
4 different grades of certifications on Sanskrit are available to pursue. There is
no specific criteria for registering for the courses. Anyone can easily register for
these courses. At the end of each grade an exam is conducted and on successful
completion a certificate with the transcript is issues. The 4 different grades are:
- Grade 1 - Pravesha
- Grade 2 - Parichaya
- Grade 3 - Sikshya
- Grade 4 - Kovida
For all students who successfully complete
Kovida can also register for
2 advanced courses on Bhagvadgeeta, explaining grammatical interpretation of the
shlokas. The 2 different terms are:
- Geeta Pravesha - 1
- Geeta Pravesha - 2
Visit:
samskritabharati.org
Rastriya Samskrita Sansthana:
2 different introductory courses are available to pursue. Certificate is issued on successful completion
of the second year course. The 2 different grades are:
- Introductory Course - 1st Year
- Introductory Course - 2nd Year
Visit:
sanskrit.nic.in
Chinmaya Mission: Different correspondence courses on Sanskrit and Vendata
are available. Followings are the ones:
- Foundation Vendata Course (Postal or eLearning)
- Advanced Vendata Course (Postal or eLearning)
- Sanskrit Course (Postal/Online). Visit:
The following is a list of different Universities, Schools and Institutions
that impart Sanskrit education.
- Sanskrit Universities (9 Govt. Recognised Universities)
- Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha Tirupati.
- Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University.
- Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University)
- Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi
- Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Sree Sankarapuram, Kalady
- Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Ramtek
- Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya, Puri
- Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University, Jaipur
- Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi.
- Somnath Sanskrit University, Junagarh.
- Sanskrit Universities & Indological Institutions
- ASSAM
- University of Guwahati, Guwahati - 781 014 (Assam)
- ANDHRA
- Andhra University, Waltair - 530 004
- S.V. University Oriental Research Institute, Tirupathi - 517 501
- Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500 001
- BIHAR
- Mithila Research Institute, Darbhanga - 846 004
- K.P. Jaiswal Research Institute, Museum Building, Patna - 800 001
- Patna University, Patna - 800 005
- GUJARAT
- B.J. Institute of Learning and Research, Ahmedabad - 380 001
- L.D. Institute of Indology, Ahmedabad - 380 001
- Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Baroda
- Oriental Institute, Baroda
- Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
- University School of Languages, Gujarat University, Ahmedahad - 380 009
- M.S. University of Baroda, Baroda
- HARYANA
- Department of Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit, faulty of Indic studies, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra - 132 118
- JAMMU AND KASHMIR
- Jammu University, University Library, Jammu - 180 001
- University Library, Srinagar - 190 001
- Shri Ranbir Research Institute, Raghunath Mandir, Jammu - 180 001
- Shri Ranbir Public Library, Kachi Chawni, Jammu - 180 001
- Directorate of Libraries, Musuem and Research, Srinagar - 190 001
- KERALA
- Department of Sanskrit, Kerala University, Kariavattom, Trivandrum - 695 581
- Department of Sanskrit, Calicut University, Calicut - 673 635
- MADHYA PRADESH
- Department of Post-graduate Studies and Research in Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit, University of Jabalpur, Jabalpur - 482 001
- Department of Post-graduate Studies and Research in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, University of Jabalpur, Jabalpur - 482 00l
- Sanskrit College, Indore - 452 00l
- Sagar University, Sagar - 470 003
- Vikram University, Ujjain - 456 010
- Jabalpur University, Jabalpur - 482 00l
- Scindia Oriential Research Institute, Ujjain - 456 00l
- Maharaja College, Chhatrapur - 471 00l
- MAHARASHTRA
- Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune - 411 001
- Deccan College Post-graduate and Research Institute, Pune - 411 001
- Tilak Maharastra Vidyapeeth, Pune - 41l 00l
- Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit, University of Poona, Pune - 411 001
- Vaidik Samsodhan Mandal, Pune - 411 00l
- Nagpur University, Nagpur - 440 00l
- Department of Sanskrit, University of Bombay, Bombay - 400 00l
- Gama Oriental Research Institute, Bombay - 400 00l
- Poona Vidyapeeth, Pune - 411 00l
- MYSORE
- Oriental Research Institute, Mysore - 570 001
- Department of Ancient History of Archaeology, Manasagangotri (Mysore) - 570 006
- Central Institute of Indian Languages, Manasagangotri, (Mysore) - 570 006
- Department of Post-graduate Studies and Research in History, University of Mysore, Mysore - 570 005
- S.M.S.P. Sanskrit College, Udupi - 576 101
- Post-Graduate Department of Sanskrit, Karnataka University, Dharwad - 580 001
- Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore, Mysore - 570 005
- Office of Chief Epigraphist, Archaeological Survey of India, Mysore - 570 001
- ORISSA
- Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar - 751 001
- Sanskrit College, Parlakhemudi (Ganjam) - 761 200
- PUNJAB
- Department of Sanskrit, Panjabi University, Patiala - 147 001
- Vishveshwaranand Institute and Sanskrit and Indologicol Studies, Punjab University, Hoshiarpur - 146 001
- Vishveshvaranand Vedic Research Institute, Hoshiarpur - 146 001
- RAJASTHAN
- The University Department of Sanskrit, Jaipur - 302 001
- Prahya Vidya Pratishthan, Jaipur - 302 001
- TAMIL NADU
- The Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute, Mylapore, Madras - 600 004
- The Adyar Library and Research Centre, Adyar, Madras - 600 020
- Sanskrit Department, University of Madras, Madras - 600 005
- Sanskrit Department, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar - 608 002
- Sanskrit Department, Vivekananda College, Madras - 600 004
- Sanskrit Department, Presidency College, Madras - 600 005
- UTTAR PRADESH
- Allahabad University, Allahabad - 211 002
- Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202 001
- Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi - 246 437
- Ganganatha Research Institute, Allahabad - 211 001
- WEST BENGAL
- Government Sanskrit College, Calcutta - 700 001
- Calcutta University, Calcutta - 700 001
- Burdwan University, Burdwan - 713 101
- Vishva Bharati University, Santi Niketan - 731 235
- Jadavpur University, Calcutta - 700 101
- Mahabodhi Society, Howarah - 711 101
- Sanskrit College, Howarah- 711 101
- DELHI
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Delhi
- Bhogilal Leherchand Institute of Indology, Delhi
- GOA
- Gomantak Samstritottejak Mandal's Shankar Patasala, Kavelam Ponda, Goa - 403 401
- Gomentak Sanskrit Parishad, Keri Port, Mandal, Goa - 425 439
- PONDICHERRY
- Central University, Pondicherry - 605 001