Government Sanskrit College, Thiruvananthapuram

Government Sanskrit College Thiruvananthapuram; which was founded in the year 1889 is one of the oldest institutions for teaching and the propagation of Sanskrit Knowledge. Situated in the capital of Kerala, this college is affiliated to the University and occupies an area of 5. 8 acres of land for accommodation of the college and dept and providing an atmosphere for effective studying.

The college has acquired affluence from NAAC for quality education which has ensured the goal of college was to offer quality education. The college has 459 students in total, and 27 faculty members which makes the learning environment personal and conducive to interaction. It also has facilities which would supplement learning and development of the students in college, throughout following facilities.

A large number of books help to stock up the library with Sanskrit literature and research works essential for academic activities in all courses. The college auditorium harbors social and Seminars meetings and it is capable of becoming a ground for intellectual exercises and other related cultural activities.

In terms of students’ health, one can find a gym and stated sport facilities, so that students could have a reasonable balance between sporting and studying. The campus also consists of cafeteria student can relax and interact with fellow students.

More to it, the college is in the process of developing an astronomical lab which is going to make a distinction of the college in terms of facilities and it will include studies that Planet and Stars have on them which was a traditional thinking along with present day scientific learnings.

The courses offered at Government Sanskrit College include entirely or partially Sanskrit with 13 courses at four different degrees. The school’s curriculum includes undergraduate and postgraduate studies, research opportunities through M. Phil . and Ph. D .

It can also be seen from the variety of subject area of the different courses taught in the said college such as Nyaya (logic), Jyotisha (astrology), Sahitya (literature), and Vedanta (philosophy) and many others that make students fully knowledgeable in different areas of Sanskrit education. All the courses are provided on a full time basis which helps students to provide concentrated and intensive learning.

The college has an enrollment capacity for all programmes combined as 459 students to ensure the college maintains quality and small class sizes. The admission process, therefore, of Government Sanskrit College, Thiruvananthapuram, is equally liberal and integrated to the merit system.

Consequently, the students of the institution enroll with a inclination in studying Sanskrit due to the cultural relevance of this ancient language.