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Awarded ‘A+’ Grade

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Department of Sanskrit

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About

Highlights

Year of Establishment – 1955

We believe that teaching can be made impactful only through a working relation between students & the faculty members. Therefore, the standard method of classroom teaching is supplemented with use of objective based instructional material & audio-visual aids.

Emphasis is laid on organizing seminars, workshops & inter-college competitions in Sanskrit, organizing educational tours and guest lectures by eminent outside experts in their field.

To empower women through education of Sanskrit language. The department aims to make Sanskrit a widely spoken language among women and to help them appreciate the ancient Indian thoughts captured in rich learning of the language. We aim to enlighten women by propagating great scientific truths hidden in ancient Indian scriptures and manuscripts written in Sanskrit.

We continuously strive to build confidence in women through constant motivation and encouragement.

Department of Sanskrit, Churchgate

Our Goals

Institutional Goals
Provide access to higher education for women through formal and non-formal streams including adult and continuing education.
Provide a wide range of professional and vocational courses for women to meet the socio- economic demands.
Develop scholarship and research in emerging areas of study, particularly with focus on Women's perspectives.
Inculcate among women positive self – concept, awareness of women's issues and rights with a rational outlook towards society.
Enhance purposeful Education with 'Human Values' and social responsibility by participation in outreach programmes.
Achieve excellence in the academic disciplines, research and extension activities through emphasis on 'Quality in every activity.'

Departmental Goals
To acquaint students with ancient Indian Cultural Heritage.
To create ability to achieve a good command over all the three abilities in Sanskrit language - speaking, Reading and Writing.
To acquaint students with prevalent intellectual traditions.
To conduct comparative study of religion, mythology and philosophy

Mission

Imparting higher education in various branches of Sanskrit learning as well as in Indology and Indian Philosophy
Promoting research in Sanskrit, Indology and Indian Philosophy
Publication of books in Sanskrit.

Motto

“Endeavouring and Achieving”

Teaching Faculty

Dr. Jitendra Tiwari

Head of Department
Email: sanskrit@sndt.ac.in / jitendrak.tiwaari@gmail.com

Subjects :

Veda
Vedanga
Indian Philosophy
Sanskrit Literature

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Dr. Amrita Yadav

Associate Professor

Dr. Madhav Phatak

Assistant Professor

Programmes

Ph.D. in Sanskrit

Future Career Prospects :

Reaching in schools, colleges and University
Indian Civil services/ State Civil Services
Academic & Administrative posts in I.I.TS
Academic and Administrative posts in Ideological / Sanskrit/ Oriental
Research Institutions
Translation work
Priesthood in temples
Teaching in Gurukuls, Vidyapeetham
Sanskrit Academies/ Boards
Jobs in Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthana

M. A. in Sanskrit

Level : P.G.Degree

Duration : 2 Years (4 semesters)

Medium of Instruction : Marathi & Hindi

Future Career Prospects :

Reaching in schools, colleges and University
Indian Civil services/ State Civil Services
Academic & Administrative posts in I.I.TS
Academic and Administrative posts in Ideological / Sanskrit/ Oriental
Research Institutions
Translation work
Priesthood in temples
Teaching in Gurukuls, Vidyapeetham
Sanskrit Academies/ Boards
Jobs in Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthana

Publications

Department of Sanskrit: Indian Knowledge System book and Vedic Rishikaen book

Collaboration

Activities

International Seminars / Workshops /Conferences
National Seminars / Workshops / Conferences
Guest Lectures
Cultural Programs
Sanskrit Day Celebration
Essay Writing Competitions
Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta Pathan Pratiyogita
Sanskrit- Drama
Women’s Day Celebration
Teacher’s Day Celebration
Farewell
Alumni Meets
Academic Trips
Value additions (seminars and workshops for students, special courses, field visits etc.)
Seminars & Workshop
Sanskrit Week Celebration
Inter-collegiate Competitions
Quiz Competitions
Performance of Sanskrit Dramas
Stotra Recitation
Student related activities like Avishkar, subject associations, study tours, etc)
Seminars & Workshop
Sanskrit Week Celebration
Inter-collegiate Competitions
Quiz Competitions
Performance of Sanskrit Dramas
Stotra Recitation

Value Added Course

Spoken Sanskrit (Value added Course)

Level : Certificate

Duration : 45 Lectures

Medium of Instruction : Sanskrit

Future Career Prospects :

Academic Calendar

Academic Year Calendar (2024 – 2025)

Date	Day	Event
June 18, 2024	Tuesday	Reopening of the department after Summer break
July 2024		Student Orientation
August 22,2024	Thursday	Sanskrit Day celebration (Cultural Activities and Learning through Theatre)
September 5,2024	Thursday	Teacher's Day Celebration
September 2024	Wednesday	Essay Writing Competition
September 22, 2024	Online	40 Hours Spoken Sanskrit Course for all students
October 2024		Guest Lectures
October 19, 2024	Saturday	Workshop on Holistic Harmony: Physio-Yoga for Mind and Body
November 16, 2024	Saturday	Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta Competition
Nov/December 2024		Semester I Examination starts
Nov/December 2024		Semester III Examination starts
December 20-21, 2024	Friday- Saturday	National Seminar on 'Indian Knowledge Tradition and Narrative Literature' (From Vedic Period to Mahabharata Period)
December 25, 2024 to January 01, 2025		Midterm Break
2.1.2024		Reopening
January 2025		Internship placements
February 20-21, 2025	Thursday- Friday	Two-Day National Workshop on Curriculum Development in IKS National Workshop
March, 2025		Alumni Meet / Cultural program by Students
March 08, 2025	Saturday	Women’s Day Celebration
April,2025		Send Off
May,2025		Exam

Internship Manual

Sr. No.	Description	Action
1	Internship Manual

Best Practices

Best Practices

Introduction of internships and research in M.A. course for broadening the exposure and knowledge of Sanskrit amongst women

Focus on Application based pedagogy through seminars, workshops in Sanskrit

Inter-disciplinary workshop and courses to provide and promote understanding in diverse fields

Adoption of hybrid teaching tools including classroom learning, audio visuals and computer based teaching

Innovative Practices

Cultural programs, including an interesting and informative combination of dance, music, literature and cultural visits, focusing on contemporary issues are conducted at the department in collaboration with other institutions and c.