MIT IIKS Admissions 2025-26

MIT IIKS
Admissions 2025-26

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MIT IIKS – Institute for Indic Knowledge Studies

“Where India’s Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Relevance”

Welcome to the Institute for Indic Knowledge Studies (IIKS) an academic initiative of MIT, Pune which is committed to the revival, propagation, and contemporary application of India’s timeless knowledge systems. Rooted in the spirit of Viveka (discernment), IIKS empowers learners to explore India’s civilizational legacy through a critical, immersive, and integrative approach. Whether you are a modern student or a traditional gurukula aspirant, IIKS offers tailored academic pathways to bridge the ancient with the contemporary.

Academic Programs

B.Sc. in Liberal Vedic Sciences

A Modern Degree Grounded in Timeless Wisdom

This unique undergraduate program, recognized by Kavikulguru Kalidasa Sanskrit University (Ramtek), offers an integrative curriculum that blends Vedic and Western sciences, preparing students for real-world challenges and higher education.

Course Highlights:

Designed for both mainstream and Gurukula students
26 core courses across 6 semesters (120 credits)

What You will learn:

Vedic & Western Scientific Thought
Reasoning, Debate & Computational Thinking
Structure & Method of Shaastras
Vedic Science, Math & Sustainable Practices

Mode: Online

Duration: 3 years

Fee: ₹40,000 annually (₹15,000 sponsorship available in Year 1)

Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board or Gurukula background

Deadline: Apply by June 15 | Course starts mid-July

M.A. Sanskrit
(Shaastra Studies – Sanskrit Medium)

Immersive Study of Indic Shaastras in Their Original Language

A master’s program designed for those seeking deep, authentic engagement with India’s scientific Shaastra tradition — even without prior IKS exposure.

What You Will Learn:

Core Shaastras: Vedanta, Nyaya, Mimaamsa (Intro & Advanced)
Language mastery through 4 levels of Veda, Vyaakarana, Sahitya
Structure and Method of Shaastras
Electives: Jyotisa, Yoga, Ayurveda
Internship + Independent Text Study Project

Course Benefits:

Degree accredited by KKSU Ramtek
Adopted by Hindu University of America
Flexible remote learning (live + recorded classes)
100+ NRI alumni since 2019

Eligibility:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Pass online Sanskrit Proficiency Test (SPT)

Duration: 2–3 years

Fee: ₹72,000/year

Load: 1.5 hours/day, 6 days/week

Application Process:

Email: info.iiks@mitpune.edu.in
Fill registration form
Register for SPT (₹500) | Optional: Sanskrit-1 course (₹2000)
Take SPT by May 31 | Pay fee by June 1

Vishva Vidya Sopanam
(Preparatory Course for B.Sc.)

From Shaastra to Science — A Pathway to the Future

The only course in India designed to help Veda and Shaastra Gurukula students transition into STEM education, without compromising their traditional learning.

Course Highlights:

10-month online program
Weekly commitment: 4 hrs classes + 3 hrs homework
Bridge course for B.Sc. Liberal Vedic Sciences entrance

Fee: ₹10,000 | Sponsorships available

Eligibility: 10th Std or equivalent

What You Will Learn:

Python Programming
English Comprehension
Basic Science
Shaastra Drishti
Sanskrit Conversation & Comprehension

PG Diploma in IKS – Preparatory for M.A. Sanskrit

Think, Speak, and Research in Sanskrit

A foundational course designed for graduates and working professionals to acquire Sanskrit fluency and a framework for Shaastra-based learning.

What You will Learn:

Vedic Knowledge Landscape
Sanskrit (Levels 1–3)
Structure & Method of Shaastras
Indic Philosophy of Life

Duration: 10 months | Online | 14 credits

Load: 1.5 hrs/day, 4 days/week

Fee: ₹30,000 + GST (US $600 for international applicants)

Eligibility: Any bachelor’s degree

Deadline: Apply by 1st week of July | Starts mid-July

PG Diploma in IKS Research – Preparatory for Ph.D.

Launch Your Research Journey in Indian Knowledge Systems

Tailored for aspirants seeking Ph.D. in IKS at top institutes like IITs, IISc, etc., this program offers hands-on, mentor-led training in Shaastra-based, interdisciplinary research.

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