MUKTHA SWADHYAYA PEETHAM

(Institute of Distance Education)

RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT SANSTHAN
(Deemed University, Under Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India)

www.sanskrit.nic.in/msp/index.html and www.msp.rsks.in Email – mspeetham.gmail.com

Opportunity to study Sanskrit through Distance Education mode

(Details regarding admission / eligibility criteria)
Sl. Programs/courses Shastreeya Duration Fee Conditions of Eligibility for Conditions of Eligibility for admission
offered subjects in Rs. direct admission (without entrance test) only through Entrance Test
offered (for Date of Entrance Test : 11 August, 2019
specialization)
1. PRAK-SHASTRI N.A. 6 Months 2500 N.A.
BRIDGE Any person who wants to enter Sanskrit field
PROGRAMME
(Samskritavatarani)
2. PRAK-SHASTRI (+2) Vya./ Sah./ Jyo. 2 Yrs 3000 Pass in 10th with Sanskrit or equivalent. Those who have passed 10th without Sanskrit but
per OR possessing basic Sanskrit knowledge of high school
year Pass in 10th without Sanskrit but also having passed level (either through self study / Gurukula study etc. i.e.
Prak-Shastri Bridge programme / any certificate course without proper certification) are eligible for Prak-Shastri
in Sanskrit Language conducted by reputed Institution after passing Prak-shastri Entrance Test.
3. SHASTRI-BRIDGE Vya./ Sah./ Jyo. 1 Yr. 3500 Any person who wants to study Sanskrit step by step N.A.
PROGRAMME and to improve their communication skills in
(Samskritavagahani) Sanskrit & wants to build up ability to understand
original Sanskrit texts like Bhagvadgeeta, Ramayana
etc. can opt for this.
Minimum age of 15 Yrs. No upper age limit.
4. SHASTRI (B.A.) Vya./ Sah./ Jyo. 3 Yrs. 4500 Pass in Prak Shastri or +2/ Intermediate with Sanskrit or Candidates having passed intermediate (+2) without
per Equivalent exam. Sanskrit, but having basic Sanskrit knowledge (ability of
year OR reading, writing and speaking Sanskrit without proper
Pass in +2 / intermediate without Sanskrit + passed certification) have to pass Shastri-Entrance Test for entry
in Shastri. [ Note -Those who do not have any bay
Shastri Bridge programme / Kovida / Diploma in
ground of Sanskrit, may directly apply for Shastri-
Sanskrit language. bridge programme instead of applying for Shastri-
Entrance Test.]
5. ACHARYA BRIDGE Vya./ Sah./ Jyo. 1 Yr. 4500 Any Graduate or presently studying at graduation N.A.
PROGRAMME level (Shastri etc) + having Good basic knowledge of
(Shastravagahani) Sanskrit OR
such knowledge level attained through Shastri-Bridge
or by any other means (self study/Gurukula-study etc.)
Good basic knowledge of Sanskrit (ability of reading,
writing and speaking Sanskrit) is must to enter this
course.
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 6. ACHARYA (M.A.) Vya./ Sah./ Jyo. 2 Yrs. 6000 Shastri/ B. A. with Sanskrit /Major Sanskrit or 1. Those having any Graduation without Sanskrit, but
per Equivalent exam. obtained the knowledge of Shastric texts of
year OR Shastri/graduation level by any other means (i.e. self
Having completed any Graduation and passed Acharya study/Gurukula-study etc.) have to pass Acharya
Bridge Programme of concerned Shastra. Entrance Test.
2. Those having Shastri or Acharya in one particular
Shastra and intend to do Acharya in another Shastra also
have to appear for Acharya- Entrance Test of concerned
Shastra.
(The intention is, the candidates have to prove that they
studied basic texts of a particular Shastra in which they
want to do higher studies and become Acharya.)
[ Note -Those who have not studied basic shastric
texts/basic principles of a particular Shastra (either in
institution, Gurukula or even by self study) are advised
not to apply for Acharya-Entrance Test of that particular
Shastra. Instead, they may apply for either Acharya
Bridge or Shastri- Bridge based on other eligibility
criteria and their understanding level of Sanskrit.]
7. Sanskrit Journalism Certificate Course 2500 Pass in 12th with Sanskrit or equivalent exam (Ability of N.A.
6 Months
(Introduction to Sanskrit Journalism) reading, writing and speaking Sanskrit is must)
8. Prakrit Certificate Course 2500 12th Pass/ other equivalent exam pass. N.A.
(For knowing about Prakrit Language 6 Months
and its Grammar)
9. Pali Certificate Course 2500 12th Pass/ other equivalent exam pass. N.A.
(For knowing about Pali Language and 6 Months
its Grammar)
10. Prakrit Elementary Course 3 Months 2000 10th Pass/ other equivalent exam pass. N.A.
(Introduction about Prakrit Language)
11. Pali Elementary Course 3 Months 2000 10th Pass/other equivalent exam pass. N.A.
(Introduction about Pali Language)
12. Entrance Test Fees Single 1000 See Eligibility criteria of the concerned Programme in the above table.
(Where ever applicable) sitting (Refer last column to understand for whom Entrance Test is essential)
Self Learning Materials (printed /multi media) will be provided to the learners, Counseling cum Contact classes will be arranged, guidance will be given.
Detailed information is given in the prospectus.
Online applications forms can be filled through www.msp.rsks.in OR www.sanskrit.nic.in/msp/index.html Those who experience difficulty in filling
applications online, can download Offline application form http://www.sanskrit.nic.in/msp/pdf/Offline_New_Form_2019.pdf
Closing date (without late Fee) Closing date with late Fee (Rs.750) Date of Entrance test Closing date for Admission for
for direct admission or to apply Only for those who are eligible for Entrance Test Result date Applicants qualified in Entrance
for entrance test if applicable admission without entrance test. Test
15 Aug 2019 31 Aug 2019 11 Aug 2019 19 Aug 2019 31 Aug 2019
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