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{{Short description|Sanskrit university in India}}
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The '''Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS)''' is a [[Sanskrit]] university in India established in 1993 in [[Kalady]], [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]]. It was established when [[Indian Union Muslim League]] leader Sri. [[E. T. Mohammed Basheer|E.T. Muhammed Basheer]] was the Education Minister of Kerala. The foundation stone for the university was laid by [[Bharathi Tirtha |Bharathi Tirtha Mahaswamiji]] of the [[Sringeri Sharada Peetham]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sharma |first1=Sivaramakrishna |title=Vice Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Kalady has Darshan |url=https://sringeri.net/2013/11/10/news/vice-chancellor-of-sree-sankaracharya-university-of-kalady-has-darshan.htm |website=Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham |date=10 November 2013}}</ref> SSUS provides education in Sanskrit, other Indian and foreign languages, [[Social science|Social Sciences]] and Fine Arts. It is accredited A+ by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Kalady Sanskrit university gets NAAC A+ grade |url=https://englisharchives.mathrubhumi.com/education/news/news-updates/kerala-higher-education-institution-1.5959791 |website=English Archives |language=en |date=31 August 2021}}</ref> The university has eight regional campuses across Kerala.


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==Campus==
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The university functions through seven campuses, the main one at Kalady (main campus) and regional campuses at [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Panmana]], [[Ettumanoor]], [[Tirur]], [[Koyilandy]] and [[Payyannur]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ssus.ac.in/ssus-home-mobile/ssus-regional-centers-mobile |title=Regional Campuses of the University |access-date=12 June 2023 |archive-date=9 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209054207/https://ssus.ac.in/ssus-home-mobile/ssus-regional-centers-mobile |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=List of Institutions having M.A. Hindi |url=http://e-grantz.kerala.gov.in/ViewInstitution.aspx?courseid=124&coursename=M.A.%20Hindi |website=e-grantz.kerala.gov.in}}</ref> Most of these campuses are located in rural areas of the State, intending to serve people from disadvantaged backgrounds. More than ninety percent of the students and research scholars in the university are from economically and socially backward communities and families and more than seventy percent are women.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ssus.ac.in/university/about-us |title=The University{{!}}History of the University |access-date=12 June 2023 |archive-date=6 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606175345/https://ssus.ac.in/university/about-us |url-status=live }}</ref>
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The '''Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS)''' is one of the [[Sanskrit]] universities in India established in 1993 in [[Kalady]], [[Kerala]]. The foundational aims of the University is to impart knowledge in Sanskrit, other Indian and Foreign languages, [[Social science]] and fine arts. The university has eight regional campuses across Kerala. Most of these campuses are located in rural areas of the State, intending to serve people from disadvantaged backgrounds. More than ninety percent of the students and research scholars in the University are from economically and socially backward communities and families and more than seventy percent are women.
 
The [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] has recognized the university with 2(f) status in 1994 and 12(B) status in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Consolidated List of Colleges under section 2(f)/12(B) as on 31-01-2021 |url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/colleges/list-of-colleges-as-on-31-01-2021.pdf |website=[[University Grants Commission (India)]] }}</ref> In September 2014, the university was accredited by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] with A grade, the first University in Kerala to receive the grade in the first cycle of accreditation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 September 2014 |title=Sankara University gets A grade certification from NAAC |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/sankara-university-a-grade-certification-naac-42514.html |url-status=live |website=[[India TV]]}}</ref> The university has twenty six [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] programmes, twenty [[Master of Philosophy|MPhil]] programmes, twenty four [[Postgraduate education|PG]] programmes , ten [[Bachelor's degree#India|UG]] programmes, two [[Postgraduate diploma#India|PgD]] programmes, one [[Diploma#India|Diploma]] programme and nine certificate programmes offered by the twenty-four academic departments. The Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS) was introduced in 2005 in SSUS. In 2018, the University implemented the system of ''Outcome Based Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (OBTLE)'' at the Post graduate level, becoming the first university in Kerala to introduce OBTLE. In 2021, the university becomes a part of KALNET, a shared platform for academic resources of libraries, developed by Kerala State Higher Education Council.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 February 2021 |title=KALNET becomes operational |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalnet-becomes-operational/article33889752.ece |url-status=live |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The university's postgraduate programme in [[Museology]] will be launched in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2021 |title=Sanskrit varsity to launch course in museology |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/sanskrit-varsity-to-launch-course-in-museology/article33688923.ece |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
 
The university functions through nine regional centres, namely Kalady (main campus), [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Thrissur]], [[Panmana]], [[Thuravoor, Cherthala|Thuravoor]], [[Ettumanoor]], [[Tirur]], [[Koyilandy]] and [[Payyannur]].


==Panorama==
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==Departments==
==Organisation and administration==
The university consists of the following departments.<ref>[http://ssus.ac.in/php/list_department.php Departments at the university]</ref>
===Departments===
The university consists of the following departments.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ssus.ac.in/academics-mobile/departments-mobile |title=Departments at the university |access-date=12 June 2023 |archive-date=22 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322054908/https://ssus.ac.in/academics-mobile/departments-mobile |url-status=live }}</ref>
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* Sanskrit Vedanta
* Sanskrit Vedanta
* Sanskrit Sahitya
* Sanskrit Sahitya
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* [[Urdu]]
* [[Urdu]]
* Vastuvidya
* Vastuvidya
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==Student facilities==
===Former Vice-Chancellors===
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* [http://library.ssus.ac.in/ Library]
|+
* Internet lab
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* Language lab
! SL. No. !! Name !! Took office !! Left office
* Health clinic
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* Employment and Guidance Bureau
| 1|| [[R. Ramachandran Nair]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Sree Sankaracharya University Of Sanskrit v. State, Kerala High Court, Judgment, Law, casemine.com |url=https://www.casemine.com/judgement/in/56e66b08607dba6b53437492 |website=www.casemine.com |access-date=10 November 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About : Thulaseevanam |url=https://thulaseevanam.org/about/ |website=thulaseevanam.org |access-date=10 November 2023}}</ref> || 1994 || 1996
; Career Guidance and Counseling Cell
|-
The Career Guidance and Counseling Cell was established in September 2012, funded by the University Grants Commission of India. Its objective is to equip the students for better career management. Services of the cell include guidance, counseling, training programmes, and recruitment drives. It is headed by Dr. Jose Antony (director), who is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work. There is a full-time counselor providing guidance and counseling services as well as coordinating the functions of the cell.
| 2|| N. P. Unni<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr. N.P. Unni to receive Amrita Keerti |url=https://www.amritapuri.org/10495/np-unni.aum |website=Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi |date=23 September 2010}}</ref> || 1996 || 2000
|-
| 3|| K. N. Panikkar || 2000 || 2004
|-
| 4|| [[K. S. Radhakrishnan]]<ref>{{cite news |title=K S Radhakrishnan is new PSC chairman |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/k-s-radhakrishnan-is-new-psc-chairman-385766.html |access-date=10 November 2023 |work=News18 |date=21 July 2011 |language=en}}</ref> || 2004 || 2008
|-
| 5 || J. Prasad<ref>{{cite news |title=J Prasad is sanskrit varsity VC |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2008/dec/10/j-prasad-is-sanskrit-varsity-vc-9400.html |access-date=10 November 2023 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> || 2008 || Unknown
|-
| 6 || Dharmarajan P. K.<ref>{{cite news |title=New VC for Sanskrit University |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2017/dec/01/new-vc-for-sanskrit-university-1715318.html |access-date=10 November 2023 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> || 2017 || 2021
|-
| 7 || M. K. Jayaraj (acting)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Correspondent |first1=Special |title=Teachers exhort Governor to expedite appointment of Sanskrit University Vice Chancellor |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/teachers-exhort-governor-to-expedite-appointment-of-sanskrit-university-vice-chancellor/article38151519.ece |access-date=10 November 2023 |work=The Hindu |date=6 January 2022 |language=en-IN}}</ref> || 2021 || 2022
|-
| 8 || M. V. Narayanan<ref>{{cite news |title=Meet the 9 V-Cs of Kerala universities who were asked to resign by Governor |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/education/meet-the-9-vcs-of-universities-in-kerala-who-were-asked-to-resign-by-governor-8229411/ |access-date=10 November 2023 |work=The Indian Express |date=25 October 2022 |language=en}}</ref> || 2022 || 2023


; Equal Opportunity Cell
|9|| Geetha kumari K 2023-Present
This cell functions with the Career Guidance and Counseling Cell. It was established for the development of minority students enrolled in the university.
|}


==Alumni==
==Academics==
The University has a registered Alumni Association in the University which boosts the development of the university in terms of activities and contributions. The University has also got departmental alumni association and Regional Centre based alumni associations. All these alumni associations have got elected office bearers and specific activities. They conduct annual get together, and also sometimes conduct annual lectures. They have constituted some endowments for the students of the University departments. They have also contributed a lot in making the goodwill of the University established and promoted. Alumni association in the Social Work department has contributed a lot in giving on-the-job training programs to the students and also provides special care and support in making their junior students getting good placements after the educational programme. The Association Published a Research Refereed Journal 'The Philosopher' from Tirur Campus. This Journal is conceived of as a platform for sharing the common experience of and information relating to education, research and training needs and for redefining the priorities in the new development studies in humanities and languages as well as for fostering interdisciplinary research and training in these fields.
===Academic programmes===
The university has twenty six [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] programmes, twenty [[Master of Philosophy|MPhil]] programmes, twenty four [[Postgraduate education|PG]] programmes, ten [[Bachelor's degree#India|UG]] programmes, two [[Postgraduate diploma#India|PgD]] programmes, one [[Diploma#India|Diploma]] programme and nine certificate programmes offered by the twenty-four academic departments. The Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS) was introduced in 2005 in SSUS.<ref>{{cite web |title=University at a Glance |url=https://ssus.ac.in/index.php/component/sppagebuilder/306-university-at-a-glance |website=ssus.ac.in |language=en-gb}}</ref> In 2018, the university implemented the system of ''Outcome Based Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (OBTLE)'' at the Post graduate level, becoming the first university in Kerala to introduce OBTLE. In 2021, the university becomes a part of KALNET, a shared platform for academic resources of libraries, developed by Kerala State Higher Education Council.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 February 2021 |title=KALNET becomes operational |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalnet-becomes-operational/article33889752.ece |url-status=live |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=26 February 2021 |archive-date=2 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302160238/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalnet-becomes-operational/article33889752.ece }}</ref> The university's postgraduate programme in [[Museology]] will be launched in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2021 |title=Sanskrit varsity to launch course in museology |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/sanskrit-varsity-to-launch-course-in-museology/article33688923.ece |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=26 February 2021 |archive-date=11 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211170313/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/sanskrit-varsity-to-launch-course-in-museology/article33688923.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
===Accreditation===
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The [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] has recognized the university with 2(f) status in 1994 and 12(B) status in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Consolidated List of Colleges under section 2(f)/12(B) as on 31-01-2021 |url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/colleges/list-of-colleges-as-on-31-01-2021.pdf |website=[[University Grants Commission (India)]] |access-date=26 February 2021 |archive-date=23 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220223084508/https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/colleges/list-of-colleges-as-on-31-01-2021.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> On 31 August 2021, the university was accredited by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] with A+ grade, the first University in Kerala and the first Sanskrit University in the country to earn the achievement.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kalady university first in Kerala to get NAAC A+ accreditation|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2021/sep/02/kalady-university-first-in-kerala-to-get-naac-a-accreditation-2352960.html|access-date=2021-09-05|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=5 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905075506/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2021/sep/02/kalady-university-first-in-kerala-to-get-naac-a-accreditation-2352960.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2014, the university was accredited by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] with A grade, the first University in Kerala to receive the grade in the first cycle of accreditation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 September 2014 |title=Sankara University gets A grade certification from NAAC |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/sankara-university-a-grade-certification-naac-42514.html |url-status=live |website=[[India TV]] |access-date=26 February 2021 |archive-date=12 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812093317/http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/sankara-university-a-grade-certification-naac-42514.html }}</ref>
* [[Surabhi Lakshmi]], film actress, [[National Film Award for Best Actress]] winner (2017)
* [[Dileesh Pothan]], film actor and director, a two-time National Film Award winner (2015, 2017)
* [[V. P. Sanu]], politician
* [[Grace Antony]], film Actress
* [[M. Vijin]], Member of [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]]


==Notable faculty==
==Notable people==
===Alumni===
* [[Surabhi Lakshmi]], Malayalam movie actress<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=P. K. Ajith |title=Surabhi Lakshmi's 'Kaumaaram' gains acclaim |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/surabhi-lakshmi-on-her-debut-direction/article28853621.ece |publisher=thehindu.com, archived version |date=7 Aug 2017 |access-date=20 September 2021 |archive-date=21 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921100032/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/surabhi-lakshmi-on-her-debut-direction/article28853621.ece |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref>
* [[Dileesh Pothan]], film director, actor and producer in Malayalam cinema<ref>{{cite web |title=Alumni Association Notable Alumni List |url=https://ssus.ac.in/student-zone/alumni |website=ssus.ac.in |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Dileesh Pothan Actor Wiki, Age, Bio, Movies, Wife, Height, Photos |url=https://indiantalents.in/dileesh-pothan-actor-wiki-age-bio-movies-wife-height-photos/ |website=Indian Talents |date=13 February 2021}}</ref>
* [[Grace Antony]], film actress<ref>{{cite news |last1=Soman |first1=Deepa |title=Grace Antony's got some mean dance moves! Check out her dance cover |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/grace-antonys-got-some-mean-dance-moves-check-out-her-dance-cover/articleshow/78300426.cms |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=25 Sep 2020 |access-date=20 September 2021 |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920214826/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/grace-antonys-got-some-mean-dance-moves-check-out-her-dance-cover/articleshow/78300426.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[V. P. Sanu]], politician<ref>{{cite news |title=Students Federation of India wins majority of college unions in Ernakulam |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2019/aug/22/students-federation-of-india-wins-majority-of-college-unions-in-ernakulam-2022371.html |publisher=newindianexpress.com |date=22 Aug 2019 |access-date=20 September 2021 |archive-date=27 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727041508/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2019/aug/22/students-federation-of-india-wins-majority-of-college-unions-in-ernakulam-2022371.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Renu Soundar]], Malayalam film and television actress
* [[Hima Shankar]], film and theatre artist
* [[Sneha Sreekumar]], actress and dancer<ref>{{cite news |last1=M. |first1=Athira |title=What the grapevine says |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/radio-and-tv/what-the-grapevine-says/article6217119.ece |publisher=thehindu.com |date=17 Jul 2014 |access-date=20 September 2021 |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920214105/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/radio-and-tv/what-the-grapevine-says/article6217119.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Vijilesh Karayad]], Malayalam film actor<ref name="The Hindu Karayad">{{cite news |title='As Jithin, I'm easy to hate': Vijilesh Karayad |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijilesh-karayad-on-playing-a-villain-in-varathan/article25190611.ece |work=The Hindu |date=11 October 2018 |access-date=20 September 2021 |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920214410/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijilesh-karayad-on-playing-a-villain-in-varathan/article25190611.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[M. Vijin]], politician, MLA of Kalliasseri<ref>{{cite news |last1=C. P. |first1=Sajit |title=31-year-old is the youngest in CPI(M) list in Kannur |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/kerala-assembly/31-year-old-is-the-youngest-on-cpim-list-in-kannur/article34039178.ece |publisher=thehindu.com |date=10 Mar 2021 |access-date=20 September 2021 |archive-date=24 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724215208/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/kerala-assembly/31-year-old-is-the-youngest-on-cpim-list-in-kannur/article34039178.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>


*[[Sunil P. Ilayidom]], associate professor at [[Malayalam]] department
===Faculty===
*[[Sunil P. Ilayidom]], associate professor at Malayalam department
*[[G. Gangadharan Nair]], former professor
*[[G. Gangadharan Nair]], former professor


==Notable Student's Organisations==
==Campus==
These are some of the important Student Organisations in the University :-
● [[Students' Federation of India]] (SFI)
● [[All India Students Federation]] (AISF)
● [[All India Students Association]] (AISA)
● [[Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad]] (ABVP)
● [[Kerala Students Union]]  (KSU)
● [[Muslim Students Federation]] (MSF)
● Democratic Dalit Students Movement (DDSM)
 
== Gallery ==
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File:Academic block No1 Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit.jpg|Academic Block
File:Sree Sankaracharya University Of Sanskrit Building Kalady.jpg|Entrance
File:Sculptures at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit entrance.jpg|Sculptures
File:Sculptures at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit entrance.jpg|Sculptures
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File:Wood Art at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Kalady 01.jpg|Wood Art
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Adi Shankara]]
* [[Adi Shankara]]
* [[Sree Sankara College]]
*[[List of Sanskrit universities in India]]
*[[Sanskrit revival]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
[https://ssus.ac.in/index.php/component/sppagebuilder/306-university-at-a-glance University at a glance]


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://library.ssus.ac.in/ University Library]
* [http://library.ssus.ac.in/ University Library]
* [http://opac.ssus.ac.in/ Online Public Access Catalogue]
* [http://opac.ssus.ac.in/ Online Public Access Catalogue]
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Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
ശ്രീ ശങ്കരാചാര്യ സംസ്കൃത സർവകലാശാല
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Mottoज्ञानादेव तु कैवल्यम् (Sanskrit)
Motto in English
Liberation through knowledge
TypePublic
Established1993; 33 years ago (1993)
ChancellorGovernor of Kerala
Vice-ChancellorDr. M. V. Narayanan
Pro ChancellorR. Bindu
Minister for Higher Education, Government of Kerala
Location
Kalady
,
Kerala
,
India

10°10′13″N 76°26′19″E / 10.17028°N 76.43861°E / 10.17028; 76.43861
AffiliationsUGC, NAAC, AIU.
Websitessus.ac.in

The Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS) is a Sanskrit university in India established in 1993 in Kalady, Kochi, Kerala. It was established when Indian Union Muslim League leader Sri. E.T. Muhammed Basheer was the Education Minister of Kerala. The foundation stone for the university was laid by Bharathi Tirtha Mahaswamiji of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham.[1] SSUS provides education in Sanskrit, other Indian and foreign languages, Social Sciences and Fine Arts. It is accredited A+ by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[2] The university has eight regional campuses across Kerala.

Campus[edit | edit source]

The university functions through seven campuses, the main one at Kalady (main campus) and regional campuses at Thiruvananthapuram, Panmana, Ettumanoor, Tirur, Koyilandy and Payyannur.[3][4] Most of these campuses are located in rural areas of the State, intending to serve people from disadvantaged backgrounds. More than ninety percent of the students and research scholars in the university are from economically and socially backward communities and families and more than seventy percent are women.[5]

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A panoramic view of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady with Traditional Kerala-style architecture

Organisation and administration[edit | edit source]

Departments[edit | edit source]

The university consists of the following departments.[6]

  • Sanskrit Vedanta
  • Sanskrit Sahitya
  • Sanskrit Vyakarna
  • Sanskrit Nyaya
  • Sanskrit General
  • English
  • Geography
  • Hindi
  • History
  • Malayalam
  • Music
  • Painting
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Arabic
  • Ayurveda
  • Economics
  • Dance
  • Education
  • School of Vedic Studies
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Theatre
  • Urdu
  • Vastuvidya

Former Vice-Chancellors[edit | edit source]

SL. No. Name Took office Left office
1 R. Ramachandran Nair[7][8] 1994 1996
2 N. P. Unni[9] 1996 2000
3 K. N. Panikkar 2000 2004
4 K. S. Radhakrishnan[10] 2004 2008
5 J. Prasad[11] 2008 Unknown
6 Dharmarajan P. K.[12] 2017 2021
7 M. K. Jayaraj (acting)[13] 2021 2022
8 M. V. Narayanan[14] 2022 2023 9 Geetha kumari K 2023-Present

Academics[edit | edit source]

Academic programmes[edit | edit source]

The university has twenty six PhD programmes, twenty MPhil programmes, twenty four PG programmes, ten UG programmes, two PgD programmes, one Diploma programme and nine certificate programmes offered by the twenty-four academic departments. The Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS) was introduced in 2005 in SSUS.[15] In 2018, the university implemented the system of Outcome Based Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (OBTLE) at the Post graduate level, becoming the first university in Kerala to introduce OBTLE. In 2021, the university becomes a part of KALNET, a shared platform for academic resources of libraries, developed by Kerala State Higher Education Council.[16] The university's postgraduate programme in Museology will be launched in 2021.[17]

Accreditation[edit | edit source]

The University Grants Commission has recognized the university with 2(f) status in 1994 and 12(B) status in 2005.[18] On 31 August 2021, the university was accredited by NAAC with A+ grade, the first University in Kerala and the first Sanskrit University in the country to earn the achievement.[19] In September 2014, the university was accredited by NAAC with A grade, the first University in Kerala to receive the grade in the first cycle of accreditation.[20]

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Alumni[edit | edit source]

Faculty[edit | edit source]

Campus[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Sharma, Sivaramakrishna (10 November 2013). "Vice Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Kalady has Darshan". Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham.
  2. ↑ "Kalady Sanskrit university gets NAAC A+ grade". English Archives. 31 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Regional Campuses of the University". Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  4. ↑ "List of Institutions having M.A. Hindi". e-grantz.kerala.gov.in.
  5. ↑ "The University|History of the University". Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "Departments at the university". Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  7. ↑ "Sree Sankaracharya University Of Sanskrit v. State, Kerala High Court, Judgment, Law, casemine.com". www.casemine.com. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "About : Thulaseevanam". thulaseevanam.org. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  9. ↑ "Dr. N.P. Unni to receive Amrita Keerti". Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi. 23 September 2010.
  10. ↑ "K S Radhakrishnan is new PSC chairman". News18. 21 July 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  11. ↑ "J Prasad is sanskrit varsity VC". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  12. ↑ "New VC for Sanskrit University". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  13. ↑ Correspondent, Special (6 January 2022). "Teachers exhort Governor to expedite appointment of Sanskrit University Vice Chancellor". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 November 2023. {{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  14. ↑ "Meet the 9 V-Cs of Kerala universities who were asked to resign by Governor". The Indian Express. 25 October 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  15. ↑ "University at a Glance". ssus.ac.in.
  16. ↑ "KALNET becomes operational". The Hindu. 20 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  17. ↑ "Sanskrit varsity to launch course in museology". The Hindu. 29 January 2021. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  18. ↑ "Consolidated List of Colleges under section 2(f)/12(B) as on 31-01-2021" (PDF). University Grants Commission (India). Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  19. ↑ "Kalady university first in Kerala to get NAAC A+ accreditation". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  20. ↑ "Sankara University gets A grade certification from NAAC". India TV. 27 September 2014. Archived from the original on 12 August 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  21. ↑ Kumar, P. K. Ajith (7 August 2017). "Surabhi Lakshmi's 'Kaumaaram' gains acclaim". thehindu.com, archived version. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  22. ↑ "Alumni Association Notable Alumni List". ssus.ac.in.
  23. ↑ "Dileesh Pothan Actor Wiki, Age, Bio, Movies, Wife, Height, Photos". Indian Talents. 13 February 2021.
  24. ↑ Soman, Deepa (25 September 2020). "Grace Antony's got some mean dance moves! Check out her dance cover". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  25. ↑ "Students Federation of India wins majority of college unions in Ernakulam". newindianexpress.com. 22 August 2019. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  26. ↑ M., Athira (17 July 2014). "What the grapevine says". thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  27. ↑ "'As Jithin, I'm easy to hate': Vijilesh Karayad". The Hindu. 11 October 2018. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  28. ↑ C. P., Sajit (10 March 2021). "31-year-old is the youngest in CPI(M) list in Kannur". thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.

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