The department established in 1829, is one of the oldest Sanskrit Department in the University of Delhi. The department offers B.A. Hons. Sanskrit and B.A. Pass courses and holds tutorials also. The students who are interested in teaching can do B.Ed. or Ph.D. for this profession. They can develop their interest in Civil Services, Translation, Astrology, Law etc. We try to develop the leadership qualities in the students through extra-curricular activities.