Master of Arts [MA] (Buddhist Studies) From Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

1. B. A. in Buddhist Studies or Graduate in any other discipline with Diploma in Buddhist Studies OR Diploma in Buddhist Sanskrit : Language and Literature.

2. Students from disciplines other than Buddhist Studies must have cleared the Diploma in Buddhist Studies or Diploma in Buddhist Sanskrit: Language and Literature in order to qualify. Candidates with self-study of Buddhism will have to take an entrance exam.

3. Exceptional candidates with a score lower than 55% may be considered, based on an interview. In case selected, they have to undergo the entrance exam.

4. A score of minimum 40% is required in the entrance exam.

(This program will be conducted in offline mode.)

There are an array of minors offered by Somaiya Vidyavihar that the student can choose from along with the major. It’s a huge academic opportunity for students to widen their horizons.

• Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology
• Buddhist Studies
• China Studies
• Jainology and Prakrit
• Pali
• Yoga