MSc. in Vedic Sciences
The MSc. in Vedic Sciences program offers students a unique opportunity to gain expertise in Vedic science techniques and apply them to real-world problems. Our excellent pedagogy is designed to meet the needs of modern learners, and our graduates are equipped with the skills to conduct evidence-based research and innovate in a variety of fields. Join us and discover the rich legacy of Vedic knowledge, and how it can be applied to shape a better future for all.
2, 3, year engagement modes.
Name of Program: M.Sc. in Vedic Sciences
Duration: 2 Years
Program Highlights: 1.5 years course work, 0.5 year project
Skills Acquired: Proficiency in a specific Vedic Science subject
Name of Program: M.Sc. (by research)
Duration: 3 Years
Program Highlights: 1.5 years course, 1.5 years thesis research
Skills Acquired: Proficiency in inter-disciplinary research and teaching
M.Sc. in Vedic Sciences and other post-graduate programs from MIT IIKS are designed to groom the next generation of ambassadors of Vedic Sciences, who can study and authentically articulate the Indic scientific tradition, and bridge the gap between Indian and modern scientific discourse. The objective is to specifically groom a generation of experts who can perform independent and application-oriented study of Vedic concepts for modern times.
IIKS’ strategy is to impart Vedic Science education at a level more suited to modern audience. Instead of focusing on deep shaastra expertise, IIKS has designed its curriculum and programs to familiarize modern students with the methods used in Vedic Sciences and equip them with sufficient foundational knowledge and interpretative skills to enable practical application, further study and research.
Knowledge of relevant aspects of Vedic Sciences is increasingly being valued in many mainstream careers, which enables a person to look at any issue holistically leading to sustainable outputs.
- Multi-disciplinary R&D – Several opportunities at IITs and institutions abroad for Indic science experts
- Teaching – Growing number of universities (especially outside India) looking for faculty that can teach both modern and ancient perspectives comparatively
- Consultancy – Management, counseling, executive coaching, construction, aesthetic design, etc.
A growing number of individuals worldwide, both Indians and others, are fascinated by the Sanskrit language, partly due to their cultural affinity and partly due to Sanskrit’s importance for studying Yoga, Āyurveda, spirituality and other Indian sciences. After learning basic Sanskrit, they like to get a working knowledge of the literary, spiritual and scientific literature in that language, and hence look for a formal master’s degree that is well-recognized for further career options. They also prefer to use that knowledge to apply it in modern contexts.
However, many of them are working professionals or homemakers for whom it is not convenient to physically attend a regular university ecosystem full-time. Though several universities offer M.A. in Sanskrit through distance learning mode, the logistics and bureaucracy involved therein present major hurdles to passionate individuals in pursuing it. Finally, their syllabus does not offer the new breed of students with the choice that they wish to pursue in specific fields in an application-oriented manner. Today, Sanskrit is primarily taught in universities as a literary language; but not as a medium for Indic scientific studies. The master’s programs offered by MIT IIKS and HUA aim to get over these lacunae.
- Students of mainstream education
- Working professionals interested in the study of Indic knowledge systems
- Those seeking the meaning of life from the Indic perspective
- Indians searching for their Indic roots
- A well-recognized M.A. degree in Sanskrit, with in-depth expertise in a specialized field
- Focus on practice-oriented study of Indic knowledge, with solid foundation to conduct quality research
- Facility for remote study to accommodate busy schedules via online classes (both, live and pre-recorded videos)
- Facility for part-time study via flexible course timings and delivery model
- Immersive learning of Sanskrit in Sanskrit medium which is essential for true mastery
- Block teaching for effective learning – 2 subjects taught in parallel at a time
- Excellent faculty, hand-picked from global pool per subject
- Feedback based assessment that uses evaluation as a knowledge empowerment tool
- Orientation for independent study of a subject of interest as a base for further research, through a term project
Expected Outcomes
Proficiency Gained: M.Sc. in Vedic Sciences
- Working knowledge of various disciplines of Vedic sciences
- Ability to study a shaastra by oneself
- Gain enough background information to take up further study and inter-disciplinary research
- Proficiency in the chosen Vedic Science subject via a semester-long term project
- Training in research in the chosen subject
Proficiency Gained: M.Sc. (by research)
- (In addition to the above)
Proficiency for independent research and innovation in the chosen Vedic Science subject via a 1.5-year long research project
Program Details
- Bachelor’s degree in any field – No prior knowledge of Sanskrit required
Following are the steps to enroll for this unique program:
1. Online Application form: Fill the Program Registration Form
2. Furnish Statement of Purpose: MIT IIKS responds by email asking for a short write-up called Statement of Purpose. Reply to that email with your write-up indicating specific research area of interest in Vedic Sciences and career aspirations. This is usually followed by a phone interview.
3. Provisional Admission offer from MIT IIKS: You will be either interviewed over phone, or get an admission offer via email.
4. Acceptance Email: Reply to the email to indicate your acceptance (or otherwise) of the admission offer sent by MIT IIKS.
5. Pay the Program Fee: To confirm your admission, please pay the program fee mentioned in the admission offer email.
6. Document verification (before the 1st day of term): You will need to submit scanned copies of original documents listed in the admission offer email. This need to happen before the first day of the classes. The university reserves the right to cancel admission and refund the fee if verification fails.
Incase of queries do write to info.iiks@mitpune.edu.in
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online applications commencement | 2nd February |
| Last date of fee payment | 5th July |
| Online applications closing | 5th July |
Program commencement | 12th July |
Curriculum
| Semester | Course Id | Course Name | Topics Covered | Credits | L-T-P Ratio | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Sem 1 | VSF002 | Sanskrit-1 | Working knowledge of Sanskrit language – to speak and understand | 3 | 2-0-1 | 90 |
| VSF101 | Indic Knowledge Landscape | Classification of Indic knowledge disciplines. Basis of classification, Philosophy behind the basis | 2 | 1-0-1 | 30 | |
| VSF004 | How to Study Indic Shaastras-1 | Purpose, structure and methodology of Indic sources and how to study them | 2 | 2-0-0 | 30 | |
| VSF003 | Sanskrit-2 | Introduction to the terminology used in Indic Shaastra texts | 3 | 2-0-1 | 90 | |
| VSF103 | Indic Thought Model-1 | Indic approach to knowledge organization based on Nyaya-Vaisheshika, Sankhya and Purvamimansa | 4 | 4-0-0 | 60 | |
| VSF301 | Indic Philosophy of Life | The worldview underlying Vedic scientific and technological pursuits | 3 | 3-0-0 | 45 | |
| VSF302 | Foundations and Facets of Ethics | Foundations of ethics, contemporary and Vedic perspectives | 3 | 3-0-0 | 45 | |
| Total | 20 | 390 | ||||
| Year 1, Sem 2 | VSS102 | Ashtadhyayi Pravesha | Introduction to the exposition style of Panini’s Ashtadhyayi | 4 | 2-0-2 | 75 |
| VSF105 | How to Study Indic Shaastras-2 | Case study – Mahabhashya | 3 | 2-0-1 | 60 | |
| VSF102 | Indic Reasoning and Debating | Indic approach to robust reasoning; Science of debate, logic, analyzing statements, write and wrong inference; Valid sources of knowledge, proof, logical fallacies, decision-making, critical thinking | 2 | 1-0-1 | 45 | |
| VSF005 | Contemporary Issues in Indic Knowledge Studies | Social, political, academic, environmental ambience that necessitate Vedic studies | 3 | 3-0-0 | 45 | |
| VSF201 | Vedic Aesthetics | Vedic principles of beauty, aesthetic experience, style, components of beauty, process of creativity, aesthetic appreciation | 3 | 3-0-0 | 45 | |
| VSF104 | Indic Thought Model-2 | Indic method of inquiry based on language model – Vakyapadiiyam and its implementation in Paninian grammar. | 4 | 3-0-1 | 60 | |
| Total | 19 | 330 | ||||
| Year 2, Sem 1 | VSS402 | Indic Wellness System-2: Ayurveda | Fundamental concepts of Ayurveda and its scientific process | 3 | 2-0-1 | 60 |
| VSS103 | Shaastric Knowledge Representation | Shaastric approach to representation of knowledge, concepts and their relations (from Nyaaya, Mimaamsa) | 3 | 2-1-0 | 45 | |
| VSF401 | Indic Wellness Systems-1: Yoga | Theory of Yoga – Ashtanga Yoga | 4 | 4-0-0 | 75 | |
| Elective | Sahitya Landscape / Jyotisha Basic / Samskrit-3 | 3 | 3-0-0 | 45 | ||
| Term Project | 8 | 0-0-8 | 45 | |||
| Total | 21 | 270 | ||||
| Year 2, Sem 2 | Final Project | 20 | 0-0-20 | |||
| Total | 20 | |||||
| Grand Total | 80 |
| Semester | Course Block # | Course Slot 1 | Course Slot 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Sem 1 | Block 1 (1.5 months) | Sanskrit-1 | Indic Knowledge Landscape (1 month) |
| How to Study Indic Shaastras-1 (1 month) | |||
| Block 2 (1.5 months) | Sanskrit-2 | Indic Thought Model-1 (1 month) | |
| Block 3 (1.5 months) | Foundations & Facets of Ethics | Indic Philosophy of Life | |
| Year 1 , Sem 2 | Block 1 (1 month) | Indic Reasoning & Debating | How to Study Indic Shaastras-2 |
| Block 2 (1.5 months) | Contemporary Issues in Indic Knowledge Studies | Ashtadhyayi Pravesha | |
| Block 3 (1.5 months) | Vedic Aesthetics | Indic Thought Model-2 | |
| Year 2, Sem 1 | Block 1 (1.5 months) | Shaastric Knowledge Representation | Indic Wellness Systems-1: Yoga |
| Block 2 (1.5 months) | Indic Wellness Systems-2: Ayurveda | Sahitya Landscape / Jyotisha Basic / Samskrit-3 | |
| Block 3 (2 months) | Term Project | ||
| Year 2, Sem 2 | Final Project | ||
- Math and Computing
- Concept map creation of an Indic Text (2-year M.Sc.)
- Brihat Samhita
- Charak Samhita
- Tarka Sangraha
- Artha Shaastra
- Naatya Shaastra
- Leveraging earlier context to disambiguate Vaakya-bodha
- Generating meaningful sentences in various Indian languages based on Akaankshaa (legitimate linkages between verbs and nouns), and Yogyataa (combinability – compatibility)
- Concept map creation of an Indic Text (2-year M.Sc.)
- Psychology
- Yoga, Ayurveda, Upanishads
- Applicability of Yoga principles to treat specific psychological disorders (including case studies) – Need connection with psychiatry consultancy services for patients (clinical psychology
- Efficacy of an Ayurvedic drug on psychiatry patients (work with S-VYASA)
- Dreams as basis for physical diagnosis in Ayurveda (3-years – work with S-VYASA)
- Survey of Ayurvedic texts (in comparison with Allopathy) to describe the relation of
- Ethics and health
- Seasons and diet/health
- Governance & Leadership
- Textual / Theoretical research (no statistical / empirical study)
- Empirical research via case studies, Problem resolution (studying efficacy of Indic strategy in corporate context)
- Analyze a specific government policy and its results or a leadership style based on principles expounded in an Indic text (e.g., Vidurniiti)
- Aesthetics
- Extending the concepts of poetics to other fields of beauty (e.g., Auchitya (propriety) – applying to drawing, painting, design, music, theatre, dance)
- Bachelor’s degree in any field – No prior knowledge of Sanskrit required
Following are the steps to enroll for this unique program:
1. Online Application form: Fill the Program Registration Form
2. Furnish Statement of Purpose: MIT IIKS responds by email asking for a short write-up called Statement of Purpose. Reply to that email with your write-up indicating specific research area of interest in Vedic Sciences and career aspirations. This is usually followed by a phone interview.
3. Provisional Admission offer from MIT IIKS: You will be either interviewed over phone, or get an admission offer via email.
4. Acceptance Email: Reply to the email to indicate your acceptance (or otherwise) of the admission offer sent by MIT IIKS.
5. Pay the Program Fee: To confirm your admission, please pay the program fee mentioned in the admission offer email.
6. Document verification (before the 1st day of term): You will need to submit scanned copies of original documents listed in the admission offer email. This need to happen before the first day of the classes. The university reserves the right to cancel admission and refund the fee if verification fails.
Incase of queries do write to info.iiks@mitpune.edu.in
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online applications commencement | 2nd February |
| Last date of fee payment | 5th July |
| Online applications closing | 5th July |
Program commencement | 12th July |