Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan - New Delhi

Today it’s well-established fact that no Indian language can flourish without the help of ancient language and literature including the Sanskrit language. Sanskrit also provides the theoretical foundation of ancient sciences.

Fully conscious of this responsibility, the Govt. of India, in pursuance of the recommendations of the Sanskrit Commission (1956-57) constituted a Central Sanskrit Board, which recommended the establishment of a Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan. Accordingly, the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan was established in October 1970 as an autonomous organization registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 for the development, preservation and promotion of Sanskrit learning all over the country and abroad. The Sansthan is fully financed by the Government of India and works as a vital agency of the Central Government.

The basic idea behind setting up of such an institution was to work towards the development and promotion of Sanskrit all over the country. It is fully funded by Government of India. It also assists the Ministry of Human Resource & Development in formulating and implementing various plans and schemes for the development of Sanskrit studies.

Today the sansthan has assumed the role of a nodal body for the effective implementation of various recommendations made by the Sanskrit Commission set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Education in 1956 to consider the propagation and development of Sanskrit language and education in all its aspects.

Courses Offered

• Prak-Shastri
• Shastri
• Shiksha shastri
• Acharya
• Vidya

Eligibility Criteria

For Prak-shastri: A student who has passed class V and completed the age of 10 years as on first October in the year of admission may be admitted to Prathama Ist year. After three years of study in Prathama, he may be admitted to Purva Madhyama (IX & X). After a further study for two years, he may be admitted to Uttar madhyama (XI & XII). This may complete his school education, as in modern system.

This Sansthan has also introduced a buffer course, called Prak-Shastri , in which a student, who has passed class X of a Board Examination and has no previous background of Sanskrit, may be admitted. This also is a two years course (XI & XII), but there is a greater emphasis on Sanskrit.

Other eligibility: Secondary examination (Class 10th of 10+2 system) of a recognized Education Board subject to passing the oral entrance test in Sanskrit.

EQUIVALANCE OF THE SANSTHAN’S EXAMINATION

Name of the Sansthan’s Examination	Equivalent Examinations in the modern system of Education
Prak Shastri	Sr. School Certificate
First Year	XI
Second Year	XII

For Shastri: A student who has passed either Uttar Madhyama or Prak – Shastri or equivalent examination with Sanskrit may be admitted to Shastri, which is a three years course. This correspondence to B.A. Hons in Sanskrit in modern education.

For Admission to Course: Prak Shastri or Uttar – Madhyama of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan or an equivalent examination recognized by the Sansthan or Senior Secondary (12th standard of 10+2 system) with Sanskrit from a recognised Education Board.

EQUIVALANCE OF THE SANSTHAN’S EXAMINATION

Name of the Sansthan’s Examination	Equivalent Examinations in the modern system of Education
Shastri	B.A /B.A (Hons.)
First Year	In Sanskrit
Second Year	In Sanskrit
Third Year	In Sanskrit

For Shiksha Shastri: A student who has passed either Prak – Shastri and Shastri or equivalent examination with Sanskrit may be admitted to Shiksha Shastri , which is a one year course. This correspondence to B.Ed in modern education.

For Admission to Course: Shastri of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan or an equivalent traditional degree from any University or recognized examining body or B.A. in 10+2+3 education pattern (withSanskrit as one of the main subjects) or Acharya / M.A. (Skt.) having obtained at least 45% marks in aggregate, only after passing the PSST conducted by the Sansthan.

EQUIVALANCE OF THE SANSTHAN’S EXAMINATION

Name of the Sansthan’s Examination	Equivalent Examinations in the modern system of Education
Shiksha Shastri	B.Ed

For Acharya: A Shastri or B.A. or equivalent with Sanskrit may be admitted to Acharya, which corresponds to M.A., but is restricted to specialization in a particular shastra.

For Admission to Course: Shastri of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan or an equivalent examination recognized by the Sansthan or B.A. of 10+2+3 education system with Sanskrit as an elective subject

Name of the Sansthan’s Examination	Equivalent Examinations in the modern system of Education
Acharya	M. A. In Sanskrit
First Year	Previous
Second Year	Final

For Vidya: A student who has passed Shastri and Acharya or equivalent examination with Sanskrit may be admitted to VIDYA VARIDHI, This corresponds to Ph.D. in modern education.

For Admission to Course: "At Least "55% marks" obtained in the Acharya or M.A. from the Sansthan or any recognised University", for taking the Adimission in Vidya.

EQUIVALANCE OF THE SANSTHAN’S EXAMINATION

Name of the Sansthan’s Examination	Equivalent Examinations in the modern system of Education
Vidyavaridhi	Ph.D.

For Various Courses:

Courses	Age	Qualification
Prathama	10	Class V
Purva – Madhyama	13	Class VIII With Sanskrit; Prathama or equivalent examination recognized by Sansthan.
Uttara – Madhyama	15	Purvamadhyama, Matric with Sanskrit or equivalent examination.
Prak – Shastri	15	Class X (Of Board examination) subject to passing the entrance test in Sanskrit.
Shastri	17	+2 with Sanskrit Uttara Madhyama, Prak Shastri or equivalent.
Bridge Course (Setu)	19	Shastri or equivalent
Acharya	20	B.A. with Sanskrit, Shastri or equivalent.
Shiksha – Shastri	20	Shastri or Acharya or equivalent exam in Sanskrit with at least 45% marks and subject to passing PSST exam.
Vidyavaridhi	22	Acharya or equivalent exam in Sanskrit with at least 55% or 60% marks

Contact Details

Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan
Under Ministry of Human Resource Development
56-57,Institutional Area,
Janakpuri, New Delhi
Pin Code - 110 058
India
Email:rsks@nda.vsnl.net.in
Tel : 91-11-28520977, 28521994, 28524993,28524995
Gram: 'SAMSTHAN'
Fax : 91-11-28520976(Registrar)
Website: http://www.sanskrit.nic.in/