The history of the Department of Sanskrit of the SN Sewa Sansthan Girls Degree College in Prayagraj, UP, begins with the history of the college itself. The department came into existence simultaneously with other departments of the college. Initially, the department was at an intermediate level, but now the department functions as an independent department and operates directly under the administration of the college. At present the department offers Sanskrit as honors, pass, and major with limited seats.

The Arts College Prayagraj believes that Sanskrit is one of the most interesting and scientific languages of the world, and thus the study of Sanskrit revives the ethics of India. It helps the students to unlock the treasure language of scientific insights and research concerning the positive science of ancient literature.

Vedas are the soul of Indian culture and tradition, this is because it is written in Sanskrit only, and the hymns of Rigveda are the seeds of Sanskrit language and literature. Sanskrit is hence the storehouse of all types of knowledge and wisdom which is very useful for living a happy and peaceful life. All these ethics and moral values and the rich culture of the country are what make Sanskrit very important.

The Department of Sanskrit invites students to explore and experience the broad range of knowledge of ancient culture and tradition as well as the language and literature that are the constituent parts of the subject itself. Starting from the touch of poetry to the philosophy of the ancient and modern world is what keeps the chambers of the house of Sanskrit moving.

The Department of Sanskrit offers courses in the form of Bachelor's degree programs. Students will get exposure to a wide range of topics like Indian philosophy, Sanskrit language and literature, linguistics, and exploratory topics.

We believe that it is important to develop a systematic understanding of the social and intellectual world of texts and traditions, thus the Department of Sanskrit acts as a gateway for the study of materials with a special focus on the ancient and contemporary world, its culture, tradition, and literature.

Academic Programmes

Presently the department offers the Bachelor's degree programs as the academic sessions.

Bachelor's Programme

The Bachelor's Degree in College of Arts, Sanskrit is a three-year undergraduate curriculum academic program that is bifurcated into six semesters. This academic session aims to provide the students with a solid ground of knowledge and skills that form the basics of classical Sanskrit language and literature. The academic program gives a brief insight into the general knowledge of Indian culture in which Sanskrit has a life and meaning.

In this academic program, a substantial amount of teaching is done through reading and understanding of texts in its simplest forms. In this course, special emphasis is given to the broad understanding of the literary and intellectual development of the Sanskrit language.

The course is designed in a way to develop a familiarity with the topics that modern scholars think are important. The bachelor's degree program also gives a brief understanding of the history of Western scholarship in India. This degree program will allow you to combine the study of Sanskrit with a wide range of options from the Department of Sanskrit.

The Degree in Sanskrit is a program that is built on the fundamentals of Vedic and Sanskrit literature, Indian philosophy, Indian ethics, and Sanskrit literature. The course teaches the students about classical Sanskrit literature, epics, drama, and poetry.

This academic program primarily focuses on language fundamentals through daily uses, role-playing, and discussions. It will assist the students in comprehending old Sanskrit writings, texts, shlokas, and other original Sanskrit contexts.

The students who pursue the degree program can make a significant contribution to translating literature, music, media, tourism, and education. After completion of this course, students can continue their academic studies or work as a teacher, lecturer, transcript, etc. Students who have completed the degree program in Sanskrit can also get a job in the academic sector. Students can also pursue advanced study and exploration.

The College of Arts of Sanskrit has always contributed to imparting knowledge, skills, and teaching about ancient language and literature to the students as well as the society. The department always strives to make society rich in the principles and ethics of the language.