Government Sanskrit College, Thiruvananthapuram

About Government Sanskrit College, Thiruvananthapuram

Government Sanskrit College - Thiruvananthapuram was founded in 1889 by H.H. The Maharaja Sri Mulam Tirunal of the Travancore, on the model of the Benares Sanskrit College with title courses in Sanskrit. In 1936 the college was affiliated to the University of Madras and subsequently to the Tranvancore University. In 1948 the Government Sanskrit College - Thiruvananthapuram was raised to a first grade degree college. Post graduate courses in Nyaya (logic) and Vedanta (philosophy) were introduced in 1956 and Sahitya (literature) and Vyakarana (grammar) in 1962. The college now imparts instruction mainly in Sanskrit Sastras (Sciences.) Degree courses in Nyaya, Vayakarana, Sahitya, Vedanta and Jyothisha (astronomy) and post graduate courses in Nyaya, Vayakarana, Sahitya and Vedanta and Ph. D programs are conducted in this college. The Government Sanskrit College - Thiruvananthapuram has a very large stock of books and journals. It has over 3 lakh books and over 1000 bound volumes of Journals.The library subscribes to 43 foreign Journals, over 400 Indian periodicals, 35 popular magazines and 20 Newspapers. The total number of membership of the library is over 30, 800 out of which student memberships comes to over 12, 270 and that of teachers comes to 2850.The library has now installed computer system for a LAN & CD-ROM network. A microfilm reader printer and a rare collection of journals in microfilm are available here. The Library has CD-ROM on many subjects. Internet facility is offered at slashed rates. OPAC facility also available.

Government Sanskrit College - Thiruvananthapuram also maintains a textbook section (book bank) from which students can borrow textbooks over a longer period. The day functioning of the library is taken care by library staff. Automation of the library is in progress, which will help in smooth and efficient functioning of library. Books will be issued to the students on production of the library borrower's card which is issued from the librarian to a bonafide student at the start of academic session after submitting the admission form. In order to avoid any misuse of the card a student should keep it in safe and report to the librarian in case of lost/misplaced. The Government Sanskrit College - Thiruvananthapuram has one mini stadium and another playground. There are two hostels one for boys and one for girls. The college has two buildings having four independent flats each meant for the teaching staff.A holistic living ambience contributes significantly to superior academic performance. The accommodations offered by the Government Sanskrit College - ThiruvananthapuramMohali are designed to provide a sprit of independence and freedom yet are as secure and caring as your home. The hostel accommodation at campus promotes a quality life style and sustain it every step of the way.