The Madras Sanskrit College is a government-endorsed Sanskrit college situated in Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1906, the institute is affiliated to University of Madras. The Madras Sanskrit College has been scrutinizing various Hindu texts, Indology, Sanskrit grammar and Vedas. 

The Madras Sanskrit College offers full time courses and part-time certificate courses in Sanskrit. The Madras Sanskrit college also offers MPhil and Ph.D. programs and the selection of research scholars is as per Madras University norms.

The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1906 | Private
Affiliated to University of Madras
Recognized by Collegiate Education, Government of Tamil Nadu
Courses Offered UG, PG and Research level
Courses Type Full Time and Part Time
Application Mode Offline
Admission Criteria Entrance based
Scholarships Yes
Facilities Available Hostel, Wi-fi campus, Auditorium, Gym, Sports complex
Official Website The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai

The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai Courses

Course Specializations Type Eligibility Selection Criteria
Sanskrit Prak-Siromani (Foundation Course) - Full Time SSLC/ OSLC/ Veda Studies/ Agama Studies Entrance based
BA in Sanskrit Siromani Madhyama Mimasa 10+2 with Sanskrit / A pass in Prak Siromani
Vedanta
Vyakarana
Nyaya
Sahitya
Jyotisha
MA in Sanskrit Siromani - A pass in Sanskrit Siromani Madhyama BA/ Acarya
Certificate Course in Sanskrit - Part Time A pass in 10+2 / Any Degree
Diploma Course in Sanskrit - A pass in Certificate Course in Sanskrit
Diploma in Jyothisham - 10+2 in relevant discipline
Certificate course in Spoken Sanskrit -

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The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai Admissions

Admissions to The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai are entrance based which is conducted in both English and Sanskrit mediums.The candidates who have passed a degree and diploma course in Sanskrit are eligible to apply for MA in Sanskrit. Basic eligibility is that the candidates should have passed any of the SSLC/ OSLC/ Veda Adhyayanam/ Agama course/ 10+2 examinations or any degree with Sanskrit. Applications are issued from April every year and the last date for the receipt of application is 31st July of every year.

How to Apply?

  1. Visit the official website of the institute.
  2. Download the form from the website. Candidates can also collect the application from the college office by paying INR 50 as the form fee.
  3. Fill the application form correctly with the required academic and personal information.
  4. Attach the following documents:
    • SSLC/ OSLC/ Matriculation/ Veda Adhyayanam/ Agamadhyayanam Pass certificate/ 10+2/ Degree/ Siromani Madhyama.
    • Transfer Certificate.
    • Conduct Certificate
    • DOB Certificate

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The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai Facilities

The institute offers many infrastructural and other important facilities to its students. Some of them are:

  • Hostel
  • Wi-fi campus
  • Auditorium
  • Gym
  • Sports complex
  • The transportation system for the students
  • Computer laboratory
  • Healthcare
  • Library
  • Laboratory

The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai Faculty 

The Madras Sanskrit College has well qualified and experienced faculty members strongly dedicated in imparting rightful knowledge to the students. Some of them are mentioned below:

  • Dr. Mani Dravid, Siromani (MA, Ph.D): Assistant Professor in Mimamsa
  • Dr. K.S. Maheswaran, Acharya (MA, Ph.D): Assistant Professor in Advaita Vedanta
  • V. Ramakrishnan, Siromani (MA, MPhil):  Assistant Professor in Advaita Vedanta
  • Dr. C. Hariharan: Director Digital Campus & Assistant Professor in Sanskrit
  • Dr. G. Suresh, Siromani: Assistant Professor in Sahitya

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The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai FAQs

Ques. What is the address of The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai?

Ans. The complete address of Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai is:

#84, Royapettah High Road,

Mylapore,

Chennai - 600004.

Tamil Nadu, INDIA

Phone : 044 - 2498 0421

Ques. Which courses are offered by The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai?

Ans. The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai offers courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and research level such as Sanskrit Prak-Siromani which is a foundation course, BA in Sanskrit Siromani Madhyama, MA in Sanskrit Siromani. In addition, the institute also offers diploma and certificate courses at UG level in Sanskrit and its relative specializations. These courses are offered in part time and full time mode. 

Ques. Is there any entrance test for admissions to The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai?

Ans. Yes, The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai conducts its own entrance test for admissions to its various courses. The entrance exam is conducted in English and Sanskrit medium and the candidates can choose from the two languages according to their convenience.

Ques. Is there any scholarship for candidates studying in The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai? Is there any separate scholarship for girl candidates?

Ans. The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai offers scholarships to its students. Candidates who score more than 60% are eligible for scholarship. Also, the institute does not offer any particular scholarship for girl candidates till now.