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Utkal University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
ଉତ୍କଳ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ
ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଓଡ଼ିଶା
Estd 1943
UGC Category 1 University
Oldest University of Odisha
17th University of India

Glorifying the society with literary lustre and linguistic flavour along with textual criticism.

Established in 1957, the Department of Sanskrit is dedicated to the study, preservation and propagation of India’s classical intellectual heritage. Through rigorous teaching, manuscript research, and modern interdisciplinary engagement, the Department nurtures scholars who carry forward the jñāna-paramparā. Whether you are a student, researcher, or lover of Sanskrit, join us in exploring timeless wisdom for contemporary life.
Thrust Areas of Research
  • Oriental Studies and Translation
  • Bridging traditional Vedic and Shastric learning with contemporary interdisciplinary methodologies.
  • Vedic and Classical Sanskrit Studies: Deep textual exploration and linguistic analysis of core Vedic texts and classical literature.
  • Textual Criticism
  • Sanskrit Grammar and Linguistics
  • Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
Vision
  • To mold the students with confidence, self-dependence, self-realization, scientific temper, rational thinking, professionalism, thirst for knowledge and contentment in teaching and interdisciplinary research.
Mission
  • For imparting Sanskrit knowledge to establish the link between India’s past and present and to make a Centre of Excellence in Sanskrit Studies.
Distinctive Features
  • One of the oldest departments of Utkal University and a premier, renowned department in the state for Sanskrit studies and research.
  • Strong alumni base, including 1 Chancellor, 1 IAS officer, 7 Vice Chancellors, and 4 OAS officers.
  • Faculty members have served as visiting faculty at universities abroad.
  • The Head of the Department, Dr. Braja Sundar Mishra, holds a D.Litt. degree and has received the UGC Research Award and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
  • Advisory role in framing the syllabus for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the state.

Strategic Goals:

Established in 1957, the Department of Sanskrit, Utkal University aspires to be a premier center for preserving, researching and revitalizing Sanskrit as a living knowledge system. Our strategic goals:
  • Academic Excellence: Advance rigorous teaching and research in Vedic, Classical and Manuscript Studies, integrating traditional śāstric pedagogy with modern methodologies.
  • Heritage Conservation: Digitize and critically edit rare Odishan palm-leaf manuscripts, making Utkal’s textual heritage globally accessible.
  • Contemporary Relevance: Bridge Sanskrit with computational linguistics, Āyurveda, Law and Environmental Studies to demonstrate its interdisciplinary value.
  • Global Outreach: Foster collaborations, online courses and translation projects to position Sanskrit as a vehicle of India’s intellectual diplomacy.
  • Capacity Building: Nurture scholars rooted in bhāratīya jñāna-paramparā who can serve academia, governance and cultural institutions.
We aim to make Sanskrit not just studied, but lived for Odisha, India, and the world.

Faculty



Sl.No. Programmes Number of seats
1 M.A. in Sanskrit 64
2 Ph.D. 40
3 Certificate in Sanskrit 30
4 MASTER DEGREE IN HUMAN CONCIOUSNESS & YOGIC SCIENCE 32
5 MA IN HINDI 32

Content
Sl.No. Programme Download
6 Master of Arts in Sanskrit: 2021-2022
7 M.Phil Sanskrit
8 Ph.D Sanskrit
9 Question Bank of M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D
10 M.A. in Human Consciousness and Yogic Science(HCYS)
Objectives & Outcomes
Sl.No. Programme Download
11 Outcome of Sanskrit syllabus

News & Events

NSS 2017-18

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Apr

NSS 2017-18

Seminar

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Apr

Seminar


  • Special Training Programme in Spoken Sanskrit
  • Special TrainingProgramme on Manuscript
  • Study Tour/Field Studies
  • Seminar Library
  • Yoga Centre
  • Smart Class Room
  • Reading Room
  • Conference Room

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