Shiksha Shastri is a teacher-training degree recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) as equivalent to a B.Ed., specifically for candidates who want to teach Sanskrit or teach through the medium of Sanskrit. It is offered by Sanskrit universities and NCTE-recognised Sanskrit institutions.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Duration | Varies by institution; check the offering university for the exact duration |
| Regulatory Body | National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (Class 12), typically with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit-stream background as prescribed by the offering university |
| Entrance Route | Admission through the offering Sanskrit university or institution, usually on a merit basis |
What the course covers
- Sanskrit language and literature pedagogy
- General education theory and teaching methods, in line with the standard B.Ed. curriculum
- Practical teaching in a Sanskrit-medium or Sanskrit-subject classroom setting
After the degree
Shiksha Shastri qualifies a candidate to teach Sanskrit, or to teach through the Sanskrit medium, at schools that recognise this NCTE-equivalent qualification in place of a standard B.Ed.