Regular Programmes
The Vidyapeetha offers traditional courses in Sahitya, Vyakarana, Jyotisha, Nyaya, Advaita Vedanta, Vishistadvaita Vedanta, lDvaita Vedanta, Agama, Mimamsa, Sankhya Yoga etc.. along with modern subjects like Computer Science, Mathematics, History etc.
The Professional courses offered in the University are Siksha Sastri (B.Ed) and Siksha Acharya (M.Ed.) monitored by National Council for Teaching Education (NCTE). Other courses leading to Diploma, P.G.Diploma and Research Degrees are also offered under various faculties.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES1. PRAK-SASTRI (Eq. to +2/INTERMEDIATE)
No. of Seats : 60 in all the Sastras
Duration : Two years; Age :15 to 18 years as on 1st June No upper age limit for ladies
Scheme of Study :
Part - 1 : 1st Language : English
2nd Language : Sanskrit/Telugu/Hindi
Part - 2 Paper-1 : Sanskrit (Compulsory) Optional Sastra of Sahitya/ Vyakarana / Darsana /Jyotisha will be taught as part of second year syllabus.
Paper-2 : Sanskrit (Compulsory)
Paper-3 : Sanskrit (Compulsory)
Paper-4 : Mathematics/History (optional)
Paper-5 : Computers
Eligibility : Pass in one of the following examinations with minimum five or six papers. The maximum marks should be 500 and above with English as one paper.
a. S.S.C/CBSE/NOS course with or withous Sanskrit and pass in ABHIJNA of Samskrita Bhasha pracharini Sabha, Chittoor.
b. Purva Madhyama of 1 Rashtriya Sanskrit Samsthan, New Delhi, 2. Sampoornananda Sanskrit University, Varanasi
c. Sanskrit Entrance Examination conducted by the Govt. of A.P with English
d. Any examination recognized as equivalent to X calss with Sanskrit.
e. Candidates possession S.S.C without Sanskrit are also eligible to join the course subject to the conditions of passing the entrance test in Sanskrit conducted by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati.
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2. SASTRI (Eq. to B.A.)
No. of Seats : 100
Duration : Three years (6 Semesters) ; Age :17 years (as on 1st June)
Scheme of Study :
Part - 1 : 1st Language : English
2nd Language : Sanskrit/Telugu/Hindi
Part - 2 : Three Electives
1st Elective : One from the following Sastras :
1. Sahitya (30), 2. Vyakarana (20), 3. Phalitha Jyotisha (15), 4. Siddhanta Jyotisha (5), 5. Nyaya (5), 6.Advaita Vedanta (5), 7. Visistadvaita Vedanta (5), 8. Dwaita Vedanta (5), 9. Mimamsa (5), 10. Agama (5) (Note : The number in the brackets indicate the number of seats in each sastra.)
2nd and 3rd Electives : any two from the following but not more than one from each group
Group A : 1. English Literature 2. Telugu Literature, 3. Hindi Literature
Group B : 1. History, 2. Archakatva & Pourohitya, 3. Yoga & Meditation, 4. Computer Applications
No. of Seats in Computer Applications - 20
Eligibility : Pass in any one of the following examinations as in 10+2 pattern.
a. Uttara Madhyama of 1. Sampoornananda Sanskrit University, Varanasi, 2. Rashtriya Sanskrit Sanskrit, New Delhi.
b. Prak-Sastri of 1. Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati, 2. Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi
c. Madhyama of Kasi Hindu Viswavidyalaya, Varanasi
d. Varishtopadhyaya of Rajasthan Board of Intermediate Education, Ajmer.
e. Upasastri of 1. Sree Jagannatha Sanskrit University, Puri, 2. Kameshwar Singh Sanskrit University, Darbhanga
f. Sahitya of Karnataka State.
g. 1. Intermediate or equivalent examination with Sanskrit or Vichakshana of Samskrita Bhasha Pracharini Sabha, Chittoor of +2 Stage in 10+2+3 Pattern conducted by a State Board/University/ Institute recognized by Vidyapeetha.
2. Equivalent course without sanskrit at plus 2 stage but studied Sanskrit at school level (10th class) subject to the passing of the entrance test conducted by the Vidyapeetha.
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3. SASTRI Vedabhashya (Eq. to B.A.)
No. of Seats : 15
Duration : Three years (6 Semesters) ; Age :17 years (as on 1st June)
Eligibility :
Those who have passed/completed Samhita (Rigveda or Yajurveda) and have some knowledge of Sanskrit are eligible, subject to the passing of entrance test conducted by the Vidyapeetha in Samhita of respective Veda and Sanskrit.
Scheme of Study : Part 1- English & Sanskrit :2 Papers in each year
Paper 2 - 4 papers in each year consisting of Sahitya, Vyakarana and Veda bhashyam
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4. B.A.
No. of Seats : 20
Duration : Three years (6 Semesters) ; Age :17 years (as on 1st June)
Scheme of Study :
Part - 1 : (a) 1st Language : English
(b) 2nd Language : Sanskrit/Telugu/Hindi
(c) History of Vedic & Classical Sanskrit Literature.
Part - 2 : 1st Elective : Sanskrit (Compulsory)
2nd and 3rd Electives : any two from the following but not more than one from each group
Group A : 1. English Literature 2. Telugu Literature, 3. Hindi Literature
Group B : 1. History, 2. Archakatva & Pourohitya, 3. Yoga & Meditation,
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5. B.Sc.(Sastri)
No. of Seats : 20
Duration : Three years (6 Semesters) ; Age :17 years (as on 1st June)
Eigibility : Prak-Sastri/Intermediate or any other equivalent exam with Sanskrit and Mathematics as the subjects of study.
Scheme of Study :
Part - 1 : (a) 1st Language : English
(b) 2nd Language : Sanskrit/Telugu/Hindi
(c) History of Vedic & Classical Sanskrit Literature.
Part - 2 : 1st Elective : Sanskrit (Compulsory)/Any Sastra as Specified in the Sastri Course
2nd Elective : Mathematics
3rd Elective : Computer Science
(Those who are opting this course should have passed the qualifiyig examination with Mathematics as one of te subjects.)
Note : For all undergraduate courses SL.No.(2-5) the medium of instruction will be Sanskrit only for all papers, except in the case of laguages and modern subjects.
POST-GRADUATE COURSES1. ACHARYA (Eq.M.A.) : Choice Based Credit System (In this scheme for each of the following Sastrs, there five papers, in which four papers will be from (A) Hard core Sastras and 1 Paper will be from (B) Soft Core Sastras for each Semester). Soft Core has to opt from other Sastras.
A. Hard Core Sastras: 1. Sahitya (60), 2. Vyakarana (30), 3. Phalitha Jyotisha (15), 4. Siddhanta Jyotisha (15), 5. Nyaya (15), 6. Advaita Vedanta (20), 7. Visistadvaita Vedanta (15), 8. Dwaita Vedanta (15), 9. Agama (15), 10. Mimamsa(15), 11. Dharma Sastra(15), 12. Sankhya Yoga (13), 13. Puranetihasa (15), 14. Vedabhashyam (15)
B. Soft Core Sastras : i) 1. Sahitya, 2. Puranetihasa,
ii) 1. Vyakarana, 2. Siddhanta Jyotisha, 3. Phalitha Jyotisha, 4. Vedabhashyam, 5.Dharma Sastra
iii) 1. Nyaya, 2. Advaita Vedanta 3, Dwaita Vedanta, 4. Agama, 5. Mimamsa, 6. Sankhya Yoga, 7. Visistadvaita Vedanta.
(Keeping in view the pros and cons of the system mordern subjects computer science etc. may be included according to XXII Vidvat Parishad Meeting : Item No.22.10).
(Note : The number in the brackets indicate the number of seats in each Sastra.)
Duration : Two years (4 Semesters). Age: Minimum 20 years as on 1st June.
Eligibility : (a) Pass in 3 year degree course/Sastri/ Any Graduate from a recognized University with Sanskrit as second language or as an elective subject.
(b) Two years degree course with Bridge course of i) Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati, ii) Sri Lal Bahadur Sastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New delhi, iii) Rashtriya Sanskrit Sanskthan, New Delhi.
(c) Siromani Final Examination of i) Madras University, Chennai, ii) Annamalai University, Annamalai nagar.
(d) Siromani final Examinatio of S.V.University, Tirupati
(e) Sastra Bhushana Final Examination of Kerala Government.
(f) Vidyapraveena Final Examination of Andhra University, Waltair.
(g) Vidyalankara and Vedalankara examinations of Gurukula Kangeri Viswavidyalaya, Haridwar
(h) Vidwat Madyama Examination of Karnataka Government.
(i) B.A.(O.L)/B.A.(L).B.A./B.A (Hons.)/B.O.L equivalent examinations with Sanskrit of all recognized universities.
(j) Any other examination recognized by the Rashtriya Sanskrit University as equivalent to Sastri.
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2. M.A. in Sanskrit - Sabdabodha Systems & Language Technology : This is an interdisciplinary and 1. newly emerging area of study introduced under the innovative programme approved by U.G.C.
2. A rage Interdisicplinary Course Under Credit based Semester System
3. A blend of Computer Science, Modern Linguistics and Sabdabodha Systems like Vyakarana, Nyaya and Mimamsa.
4. An emerging area of research in Sanskrit and Natural Language Processing
5. A Career Oriented course providing scope for good placements.
Duration : 4 Semesters in 2 years
No. of Seats : 10 (Admission will be given based on mert and performance in the interview.)
Eligibility : 1.Sastri/B.A/Any other equivalent degree (Preferably in Nyaya, Vyakarana, Mimamsa or Darsana) with Computer Science/Computer Applications or sufficient computer background.
2. B.A./B.Sc./BCA/ Any other equivalent degree with Sanskrit and Computer Science or Mathematics background.
Suupporting bridge courses will be offered to the admitted students before starting the actual course to strengthen their knowledge in Computer Science, Sanskrit and Mathematics so that the students will be brought under a uniform plane.
Support : Selected Students will be provided with Scholarship on par with other Master Courses in the Vidyapeetha.
Fees : Rs. 600-00 and Library Deposit refundable Rs. 200-00.
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3. P.G.Diploma in Yoga Therapy and Stress Management :
This is an interdisciplinary course introduced under the innovative programme of the University Grants commission. The cource is aimed at disseminating the theoritical and procatical knowledge of Patanjali's Yoga Sastra, their therapeutic values and relevance in maintenance of sound, body and mind.
No. of Seats : 25
Duration : 1 Year ; Internship : 6 months Age : Below 35 years
Eligibility : Any graduate with second class from a recognized University. Preference will be given to the candidtes having Sanskrit as one of the subjects/proficiency in Sanskrit.
Course Fee : Rs. 2000.00 for one year ; Internship - Rs. 3000.00 Caution deposit Rs. 1000/- (Refundable).
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4. M.Sc. in Computer Science & Language Technology :
The main objective of the M.Sc. (Computer Science and sanskrit Language Technologies course is to provide the students a clear understanding of the concepts and principles of Computer Science as a discipline and the rich and specialized skills required to handle the computing systems in an applied branch of language technologies in general and sanskrit language technologies in particular.
Duration : 2 years (4 Semesters), No. of Seats : 15, Age : Minimum 20 years
Eligibility : Any graduate with Computer Science/Computer Applications with Sanskrit at +2 level.
Course content : Computer Science, lArtificial Intelligence, Language and Speech Processing.
Course Highlights: 1. Unique Curriculum designed by R & D experts in Computer Science and sanskrit Lanugage Technologies
2. State of the art Laboratory 3. Extensive hands on sessions
4. Exposure to Soft skills 5. Resourceful faculty.
6. Creative Learning Environment 7. Quality courwse content
8. Well equipped Library
5. P.G.Diploma in Comparative Aesthetics (Sahitya) in Global Perspective :
Duration : 1 Year No. of Seats : 15 Age : Minimum 22 years
Eligibility : Acharya (Sahitya) Pass with 55% Marks.
6. Master in Ancient Indian Management Techniques (MAIMT) (2 year UGC Approved Post Graduate Course in Management):
Duration : 1 Year No. of Seats : 15 Age : Minimum 22 years
In this UGC approved innovative course the syllabus will cover subjects covering Ancient Indian Management Skills, Modern thoughts and Organizational behaviour.
Graduates from any discipline having secured a minimum of 50% marks are eligible to join in this course.
This course covers subjects like :
Vedic thoughts on Environmental Awareness and Natural Resource Management
Personal Management in Indian Philosophic Systems and Upanishads
Personal Management Techniques in Yoga and Ayurveda
Management and organisational behaviour
Managerial Communication
Preference will be given to candidates having proficiency in Sanskrit.
RESEARCH COURSES
1. Visishtacharya (M.Phil.) in all the following Sastras :
1. Sahitya (10), 2. Vyakarna (5), 3. Jyotisha (5), 4. Nyaya (5), 5. Advaita Vedanta (5),
6. Visistadvaita Vedanta (5), 7. Dvaita Vedanta (5), 8. Agama (5), 9. Sanskrit Manuscriptology &
Palaeography (5), 10. Puranetihasa (5), 11. Dharmasastra (5)
(Note : The number in the brackets indicate the number of seats in eatch sastra)
Durataion : One Year (Two Semesters)
Eligibility : Acharya or equivalent degree in the concerned subject with atleast 55% marks, whereas for Scheduled Caste and Schedule Tribe candidates the minimum marks required is 50% only.
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2. Visishtacharya (M.Phil.) in Education :
Duration : One year (Two Semesters) No. of Seats : 5
Eligibility : M.Ed. or Siksha Acharya with a minimum of 55% marks and Acharya/M.A.(Skt.)/ Any equivalent PG Degree with a minimum of 55% marks (in both the degrees). The minimum marks will be 50% for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates. Proficiency in Sanskrit is a must.
Selection : Selection will be made on the basis of merit. The writing skill of the applicants in Sanskrit will be assessed by way of a brief writeup/ objective type test half an hour before the interview. Marks in the qualifying examination and performance in the wirte-up and also interview shall be the criteria for selection. Separte merit list will be preparted for different sastras.
Medium : Sanskrit only (for Dissertation writing also).
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3. VIDYAVARIDHI (Doctor of Philosophy) Regular and Part-Time :
Offered in the following Subjects/Areas.
Sahitya, Vyakarana, Phalitha Jyotisha, Siddhanta Jyotisha, Nyaya, Advaita Vedanta, Visistadvaita Vedanta, Dvaita vedanta, Agama, Mimamsa, Sankhya Yoga, Dharma Sastra, Puranetihasa, Vedic Studies, General Sanskrit Studies, Sabdabodha Systems and Education.
The Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha,Tirupati will award the degree of Vidyavaridhi to the students admitted as per rules, after completion of their research work duly evaluated by the examiners appointed by the Vidyapeetha for this prupose.
The Sanskrit version of the degree will bear the name Vidyavaridhi and the corresponding English version of the degree will be DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY.
(The Common Entrance Test will be conducted )
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4. VIDYA VACHASPATI (D.Litt.) :
The Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha will award the degree of VIDYA VACHASPATI(D.Litt) to the scholars admitted as per rules of the Vidyapeetha, after completion of their work duly evaluated by the examiners appointed by the Vidyapeetha for this purpose.
The sanskrit version of the degree will bear the name "VIDYA VACHASPATI" and the corresponding English version of the degree will be "DOCTOR OF LITERATURE"
Eligibility : vidyapvaridhi (Ph.D) Degree holders of this Vidyapeetha or equivalent degree holders of other universities with the minimum number of books accompanised with reviews by competent scholars or with two single author publications in journals of repute or eligible to apply to become candidates for the VIDYA VACHASPATI (D.Litt.) degree after a lapse of atleast five years after obtaining Ph.D Degree.
Types of Proposals for D.Litt. :
The candidature for the VIDYA VACHASPATI (D.Litt.) Shall be of two categories (a) & (b).
a) A candidate can apply for egistration to VIDYA VACHASPATI (D.Litt.) on a work published in Sanskrit only immediately 3 years preceding the closing date for registration. If such registration is allowed, the Vidyapeeth may allow the evaluation of the published book at the earliest possible convenient date.
b) A candidate can alo apply for registration to VIDYA VACHASPATI (D.Litt.) on a fresh Topic/Critical edition of an unpublished manuscript with introduction and critical notes etc. in Sanskrit. If this registration is approved, he shall be to work on that topic under the guidance of a supervisor duly appointed for three years which period could be extended by two years ( the codition could be relaxed under very special circumstances for two another years) and shall have ot submitt the (D.Litt). Thesis in DTP form for evalustion.
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
A) SIKSHA SASTRI (Eq. to B.Ed.)
b) SIKSHA ACHARYA (Eq. to M.Ed.)
For admission itno these courses, the candidate has to appear a National level eligibility test for which a separate notification is issued duringthe month of February/March every year.
EVENING AND PART-TIME COURSES
I. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSES
1. Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Vijnan
Duration of the Course : One year, AGE : Below 40 years,
Medium of Instruction : English (except paper V- Sanskrit)
Timings : 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. & 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Number of Seats : 1. 20 seats for Regular students of Vidyapeetha seeking admission under Dual -Degree Stream.
2. 20 Seats for outsiders under general stream.
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Natural Language Processing
Eligibility : Acharya/ Any Master's Degree with Sanskrit referably in Nyaya, Vyakarana and Mimamsa.
Duration : 2 years
3. Post Graduate Diploma in Web-Techology
Total Number of Sets : 20, Duration of the Course : Two years, Timings : 5.30pm. to 7.30p.m
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II. DIPLOMA COURSES
1. Diploma in Temple Culture
Duration of the Course : One year, Medium of Instruction : English/Sanskrit/Telugu
Timings : 5.30p.m to 7.30p.m.
Number of Seats : 40 Seats (50% of the seats are for TTD Employees)
Eligibility : Any graduate from a recognized University with Certificate in Temple Culture or any Post Graduation.
2. Diploma in Pourohitya
Duration of the Course : One year, Medium of Instruction : Sanskrit & Telugu
Timings : 5.30p.m to 6.30p.m. Number of Seats : 40 Seats
Eligibility : Pass in Certificate course of Pourohitya/Prak-Sastri.
3. Diploma in Sanskrit & Law
Duration of the Course : One year, Medium of Instruction : English/Sanskrit
Number of Seats : 20 Seats
Eligibility : Any graduation with proficiency in Sanskrit.
4. Diploma in Management with oriental orientation
Duration of the Course : One year, Medium of Instruction : English/Sanskrit
Number of Seats : 20 Seats
Eligibility : Any graduation with proficiency in Sanskrit.
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III. CERTIFICATE COURSES
1. Certificate in Temple Culture
Duration of the Course : One year ( 3 days per a week),
Medium of Instruction : English/Sanskrit/Telugu
Timings : 5.30p.m to 7.30p.m. Number of Seats : 40 Seats(50% of the seats are for TTD staff)
Eligibility : Any graduate from a recognized University.
2. Certificate in Pourohitya
Duration of the Course : One year ( 3 days per a week),
Medium of Instruction : Sanskrit and Telugu
Timings : 5.30p.m to 6.30p.m. Number of Seats : 40 Seats
Eligibility : Pass in SSC with Sanskrit.
3. Certificate in Pourohitya
Duration of the Course : 6 Months Medium of Instruction : English
Timings : 5.30p.m to 6.30p.m. Number of Seats : 30 Seats
Eligibility : Those who have completed Sastri/B.A or any other equivalent degree provided they have studied English as second language at the degree level alteast for 2 years. Selection is based on the test conducted by the Vidyapeetha.
Note : The course will run only if a minimum of 12 candidates qualify in the entrance test.
4. Certificate in Jyotisha
Duration of the Course : 6 months , Medium of Instruction : English/Sanskrit
Number of Seats : 20 Seats
Eligibility : Pass in SSC
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IV. CAREER ORIENTED COURSES
The Vidyapeeth offers he following job oriented Add-on Part-time courses for Sastri and B.A/B.Sc. students with the assistance of UGC.
1. DTP in Indian Languages
2. Web-Technology
3. Puranetihasa
4. Vastu Sastra
5. Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in Translation Techiques and Creative writing in Sanskrit and Regional languages.