Sanskrit Department University Of Hyderabad

What are the academic programs offered at the Department of Sanskrit Studies , University of Hyderabad together with the number of seats ? Who is the H.O.D of the
Department of Sanskrit Studies , University of Hyderabad ?

Can you provide me the eligibility requirement for Ph. D. program in Sanskrit Studies program offered by Department of Sanskrit Studies of University of Hyderabad?

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The Department of Sanskrit Studies of University of Hyderabad offers a Ph. D. program in Sanskrit Studies. While the focus of program is in Language Technologies and Ayurveda, the Department encourages research in Sanskrit Studies in other disciplines such as Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, etc.

The Ph.D. Program extends over a minimum period of two years from the date of confirmation of admission. The program includes four courses and a dissertation on an approved topic under the Faculty guidance.

Eligibility Criteria:

Ph.D. Sanskrit Studies:
In-take: 1
a) M.A. in Sanskrit or equivalent with at least 55% marks / P.G. Diploma in Sanskrit from a recognized Institution,
and
M.Phil Degree or qualified in UGC JRF/RGNF/MANF/ NET/SET/ SLET OR M.A. in Natural Language Processing / PG Diploma in Computational Linguistics/ PG Diploma in Linguistics/P.G. Diploma in Manuscriptology / Masters degree with minimum 60% marks in any subject with 2 years of teaching experience in a degree college/2 years of teaching or research experience in the subject concerned or closely related area in a University department or recognized institute of higher learning/a minimum of 3 publications in a recognized refereed journal in the subject in which admission is sought.
b) B.A.M.S with at least 55% marks

One admitted to Ph.D. programme will be governed by the following rules:
One admitted, whether full time, part time or external; need to complete a course work of 4 courses of 4 credits each within a period of 2 year from the date of admission. The admission is provisional which is subject to confirmation on successful completion of the course work.
If one is unable to pass in all the 4 courses within 2 years, one admission stands automatically cancelled.
Out of the 4 courses, 2 courses are core papers and 2 are elective. The Choice of 2 courses is decided by the Doctoral Research Committee of one concerned from among the list of approved courses by the Departmental Committee. Minimum marks for passing in any course are 50%.
Exams are conducted twice a year, i.e., in October/ November and April / May.
On successful completion of 4 papers, the provisional admission will be confirmed.