About the Department

Reappraising past for the better understanding of present is a popular academic exercise in recent era. Sanskrit, one of the oldest scientific languages in the world may be considered as a tool which builds the corridor between past and present. It is a tapestry neatly woven by vibrant and multicoloured threads of Vedas, epics, Puranas, creative literature, political texts, epigraphic texts, philosophical heritage and scientific wisdom. Along with Prakrit and Pali, this language has always borne the baton of civilization, culture and heritage. May it be the study of history of Indian Sub-continent or innovation in computational linguistics this language has always proved its efficacy. With a view to cultivate this stream of ancient wisdom in a modern approach, the Department of Sanskrit was established in the year 2013. From the inception of the department Honours and General Courses had been running successfully. The departmental teachers are sincerely engaged themselves to quench the thirst of the students who are in most cases first or second-generation learners. In spite of variegated problems to carry on higher studies in rural set up, the students of the department use to qualify the university examinations with flying colours. The department not only imparts syllabus-centric knowledge but tries to spotlight the present crosscutting issues reflected in the texts. The department has organised events like invited talks, student seminar, workshop, quiz, elocution competitions etc.

Details of Programs Offered by the Department:

Routine

Syllabus

Lesson Plan

Notice Board

Study Materials

Teaching Methods

1. Classroom lecture through chalk and talk method
2. Classroom lecture through ICT enabled method
3. Invited talk/ Extension lecture/Worskhop
4. Student Seminar
5. Group Discussion
6. Peer learning
7. Remedial classes

Success of the department

Most of the students are passing with 1st class marks in recent years. They usually get admitted in master degree course after completing B.A. hons. in Sanskrit. A few of them engage themselves in teachers’ training programmes. Photographs of two rising stars from the departments are provided beneath.

1. Susmita Manna was facilitated by the college for standing 3rd in B.A. Sanskrit(H) examination 2016 in Vidyasagar University and 2nd in M.A. Sanskrit Examination 2018 respectively. She also qualified UGC-NTE NET for Assistant Professor in 2019.

1. Soma Manna was facilitated by the college for standing 2nd (Siver medalist) in B.A. Sanskrit(H) examination 2020 in Vidyasagar University.

1. Shiuli Maity, Alumni of the college has qualified UGC-NTA NET for Assistant Professor 2022 and WBCSC SET 2023 respectively.

Activities

Education Excursion to Indian Museum, Nandan Cultural Complex and Victoria Memorial Hall by Dept. of Sanskrit on 20.01.2024

Extension Lecture, seminar and Workshops

Invited Talk on Status of Women Reflected in Ancient Indian Texts dt. 04.04.2022
Speaker: Dr. Uttam Biswas, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit, Vidyasagar University

Students’ Seminar on Contribution of Society in Indian Society and Culture dt. 20.05.2022

Participants: Students of Sem. II, IV, VI of Sanskrit (Hons.)

Invited talk on Ethical Issues Reflected in Ancient Indian Literature dt. 5.08.2022
Speaker: Shri Milan Maji, Samskrita Bharati

Invited Talk on Vedic Grammar and Padapātha dt. 21.12.22
Speaker: Shri Anirban Chakraborty, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit, Udaynarayanpur Madhabilata Mahavidyalaya

Special lecture and workshop on Indian Dance on 10.03.2023 and 11.03.2023
Resource person: Shri Amal Kumar Kar, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit, Alipurduar Mahila Mahavidyalaya

30 Hour Certificate Course in Spoken Sanskrit I collaboration with IQAC and Samskrita Bharati (18.04.2023-02.05.2023 in blended mode)

Workshop on Sanskrit Grammar (Samjna and Samdhi) dt. 03.01.2024, 04.01.2024
Speakers: Dr. Uttam Biswas and Dr. Swarup Sur, Faculties, Dept. of Sanskrit, Vidyasagar University

Invited talk on Environmental Ethics and the Heroines of Kalidasa’s Literature: A lesson from Contemporary Society on 19.01.2024
Speaker: Dr. Arpita Tripathy, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit, Debra Thana Sahid Kshudiram Smriti Mahavidyalaya

Cultural Programmes

Samskrita Divasa is celebrated almost in every year to memorise the importance of this age-old language. Lecture, quiz, elocution and essay competitions are organised in this day.

Interaction between students, parents and teachers

Parent-Teacher meeting

The meeting use to organise by the departments. At the end of each semester in this meeting parents become aware of their Childrens’ attendance in college. Campaign against early marriage of girl students, dropout problem, motivating parents for higher education of the students are addressed.

Seminar / Workshop / Webinar

Infrastructure Available In The Department:

Results (Last 5 Years)

Placement and Progression

Departmental Gallery