The Sanskrit College and University, Kolkata
द संस्कृत कॉलेज एंड यूनिवर्सिटी, कोलकाता
- Established
- 1824
- Type
- University
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
About
The Sanskrit College of Kolkata, founded in 1824 and once led by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, became a state university on 15 June 2016. Besides honours and M.A. programmes in Sanskrit, Pali and Philosophy, it keeps the traditional tol education alive through Shastri courses in Sahitya, Panini (Vyakarana) and Advaita Vedanta.
Courses & areas of study
- Shastri (Traditional Oriental Learning, equivalent to B.A.) in Sahitya, Panini (Vyakarana) and Advaita Vedanta
- Honours degrees in Sanskrit, Pali and Philosophy
- M.A. in Sanskrit, Pali, Philosophy, Ancient Indian & World History and Linguistics
- M.A. Sanskrit at the Nabadwip campus
- Ph.D.
History
Founded in 1824
The college was set up under Governor-General Lord Amherst, on recommendations associated with James Prinsep, and its foundation stone was laid in 1824. H. H. Wilson played a major part in establishing it to teach ancient literature, philosophy, Hindu law, grammar and Indian culture.
Vidyasagar's college
It rose to prominence under the principalship of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, and in 1851 first opened its doors to students from non-Brahmin communities. Pandit Mahesh Chandra Nyayaratna later revived the tol system and the tradition of titles (upadhis). The college became a noted seat of Eastern philosophy, ancient Indian history and languages such as Pali and Prakrit.
University (2016)
Under West Bengal's Act XXXIII of 2015 it became The Sanskrit College and University, which began functioning on 15 June 2016.