Sanskrit Courses in Pune University

Can you list me the courses offered by Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages Departments in the Savitribai Phule Pune University?

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The Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages Departments in the Savitribai Phule Pune University established in 1949, headed by the world renowned indologist Dr. R. N. Dandekar and followed by world renowned grammarian Dr. S. D. Joshi.

At the beginning Veda and Vyakarana were the fields of Specialization in the Department. Afterwards the Department is enriched by other branches like Vedanta, Nyaya, Mimamsa, Sahitya, and Sahityashastra etc Vedanta, Nyaya, Mimamsa, Sahitya, and Sahityasastra etc.

Courses run by the Department
 M. A. –Sanskrit and Prakrit (Two years).
 M. PHIL.- Sanskrit and Prakrit.
 PH. D.- Sanskrit and Prakrit.
 Certificate Course – Sanskrit and Prakrit (One year)
 Lower Diploma – Sanskrit and Prakrit (One year).
 Higher Diploma - Sanskrit and Prakrit (Three years).


Facilities

• Specialized Library with Reading Hall.
• Computer laboratory.
• Cultural Museum.
• All modern equipments to carry on research in Sanskrit & Indology.


Activities

• Teaching of Seven Courses.
• Fortnightly Seminar.
• Guidance to Ph.D. Students.
• National Seminars.
• Publication of Completed Projects.
• Refresher Courses for teachers of all disciplines. (1997-2006).
• Workshops.
• Lectures by Visiting Faculty.
• Publication of the Journal


Achievements

• Over 150 scholars from India and abroad have been trained in various branches of Sanskrit learning since 1964.
• Over 150 publications in Veda, Vyakarana, Nyaya and Mimamsa etc.
• Good number of publications of Research works by individual faculty members.
• Organization of one Vedic Sammelana and one International Seminar.
• Organization of a good number of National Seminars on various themes, proving relevance of Sanskrit to modern world.
• Interaction with many Indian and Foreign Institutions.
• Introduction of Interdisciplinary Courses.
• Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge through multi-disciplinary Refresher Courses.
• Engaged in relating Traditional Knowledge domains to contemporary knowledge-systems.