The Department of Pali was set up in July 2006, to stamp the 2550th commemoration of the mahaparinirvana of the Lord Buddha and the 50th commemoration of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's memorable grasp of Buddhism. Prior to its foundation, courses in Pali and Buddhist Studies were being educated in the Department of Sanskrit and Prakrit Languages. Branch of Pali is the main spot under the locale of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) where office for learning Buddhist Literature in Pali, Sanskrit and Tibetan is accessible from essential to propel level. In its short profession the Department has accomplished the status of being one of the main organizations in the field.

The Department of Pali is the main spot under the ward of the SPPU which gives superb office to taking in Pali and Buddhism from essential to propel level. In its short profession the Department is perceived both broadly and globally as one of the best focuses of learning because of fabulous showing staff and imaginative syllabus.

Courses Offered:

Post Graduate Programs:

Department offers two M.A. programs: M.A. in Pali and M.A. in Buddhist Literature.

No. Name of the course Duration

1. M. A. (Pali) 2 years

2. M. A. (Buddhist Literature) 2 years


Diploma Programs:
No. Name of the course Duration

1. Lower Diploma in Pali 1 years

2. Higher diploma in Pali 3 years

3. PG Diploma in Pali 2 years

4. Advance diploma in Buddhist Studies 2 years

5. Higher Diploma in Buddhist Studies 3 years

6. PG Diploma in Buddhist Studies 1 years

7. PG Diploma in Socially
Engaged Buddhism 1 years

Certificate Programs:
No. Name of the course Duration

1. Certificate course in Pali 1 years

2. Advance certificate course in Buddhist Studies 1 years

3. PG Certificate Course in Applied Mahayana
Buddhist Psychology and Ethics 1 years

Research Programs:
No. Name of the course Duration

1. Ph.D. (Pali) Maximum 5 years

2. Ph.D. (Buddhist Studies) Maximum 5 years

3. M. Phil (Pali) 1 & ½ years

Mailing Address

Department of Pali
In front of PUMBA
Savitribai Phule Pune University,
Ganeshkhind Road,
Pune - 411007.
Maharashtra, India.


Telephone:

Office: +91-020- 25601389, +91-020- 25601344

Library: +91-020-25601392

E-mail: officepali@unipune.ac.in