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

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Sl. Programs/courses Shastreeya Duration Fee Conditions of Eligibility for direct admission Conditions of Eligibility for admission
offered subjects (without entrance test) only through Entrance Test
offered (for Date of Entrance Test - 28-Oct-2018
specialization)
1. PRAK-SHASTRI N.A. 6 Months 2000 10th Passed or N.A.
BRIDGE Any general public who want to enter Sanskrit field can
PROGRAMME also opt for this programme.
(Samskritavatarani)
2. PRAK-SHASTRI (+2) Vya./ Sah./ Jyo. 2 Yrs 3000 per Pass in 10th with Sanskrit or equivalent. Those who have passed 10th without Sanskrit but
year OR possessing basic Sanskrit knowledge of high school level
Pass in 10th without Sanskrit but also having passed (either through self study or by undergoing any other
Prak-Shastri Bridge programme. short term Sanskrit courses) are eligible for Prak-Shastri
after passing Prak-shastri- Entrance Test.
3. SHASTRI-BRIDGE Vya./ Sah./ Jyo. 1 Yr. 3000 Interest to study Sanskrit & minimum age of 15 Yrs. No N.A.
PROGRAMME upper age limit.
(Samskritavagahani) Any general public who want to study Sanskrit step
by step and want to improve their communication
skills in Sanskrit & want to build up ability to
understand original Sanskrit texts like Bhagvadgeeta,
Ramayana etc. can opt for this.
4. SHASTRI (B.A.) Vya./ Sah./ Jyo. 3 Yrs. 4500 per Pass in Prak Shastri or +2/ Intermediate with Sanskrit or Candidates having passed +2 without Sanskrit, but having
year Equivalent exam. basic Sanskrit knowledge (ability of reading, writing and
OR speaking Sanskrit) have to pass Shastri-Entrance Test for
Pass in +2/intermediate without Sanskrit but also having entry in Shastri.
passed Shastri Bridge programme. [ Note -Those who do not have any bay ground of
Sanskrit, may directly apply for Shastri-bridge
programme instead of applying for Shastri- Entrance
Test.]
5. ACHARYA BRIDGE Vya./ Sah./ Jyo. 1 Yr. 4000 Any Graduate / student of graduate having good basic N.A.
PROGRAMME knowledge of Sanskrit (ability of reading, writing and
(Shastravagahani) speaking Sanskrit) OR such level attained through
Shastri-Bridge or by any other means (self
study/Gurukula-study etc.)
Good basic knowledge of Sanskrit is must.

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 6. ACHARYA (M.A.) Vya./ Sah./ Jyo. 2 Yrs. 6000 per Shastri/ B. A. with Sanskrit /Major Sanskrit or 1. Those having one Graduation without Sanskrit, but
year Equivalent exam. obtained the knowledge of Shastric texts of
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 2000 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 2000 12th Pass/ other equivalent exam pass. N.A.
(For knowing about Prakrit Language 6 Months
and its Grammar)
9. Pali Certificate Course 2000 12th Pass/ other equivalent exam pass. N.A.
(For knowing about Pali Language and 6 Months
its Grammar)
10. Prakrit Elementary Course 3 Months 1500 10th Pass/ other equivalent exam pass. N.A.
(Introduction about Prakrit Language)
11. Pali Elementary Course 3 Months 1500 10th Pass/other equivalent exam pass. N.A.
(Introduction about Pali Language)
12. Entrance Test Fees (Where ever Single 500 See Eligible criteria of the concerned Programme in the above table.
applicable) sitting
Self Learning Materials (printed /multi media) will be provided to the learners, Counseling cum Contact classes will be arranged, guidance will be given .
This table contains brief description only for quick reference. Detailed information is given in the prospectus.
Prospectus and Online application forms are available in www.msp.rsks.in and www.sanskrit.nic.in/msp/index.html
Closing date (without late Fee) Closing date with late Fee (Rs.500) Date of Entrance test Closing date for Admission for
for direct admission or to apply for direct admission or to apply for Entrance Test Result date Applicants qualified in Entrance
for entrance test if applicable entrance test if applicable Test
20th Oct. 2018 27th Oct. 28th Oct. 2018 31st Oct. 2018 3rd Nov. 2018

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