B.A. (Civil Services)

Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University (KKSU) — Comprehensive Curriculum Summary

Program Objective & Structure

This undergraduate degree integrates a standard B.A. education with structured preparation for competitive examinations (UPSC, MPSC). The curriculum balances General Studies, language skills, and traditional Sanskrit scholarship.

Compulsory Core Courses

Sanskrit
English
General Studies – I (UPSC GS I themes)
General Studies – II (UPSC GS II/III/IV themes)

Electives & Additional Components

Electives include History, Sociology, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Geography, Literature options (Sanskrit/Marathi/Pali/Prakrit), and NCC. Skill courses (CSAT) are taught every semester and 2-credit GECs are scheduled in Sem II, IV & VI (Yoga, Environmental Studies, Human Rights).

Examination & Assessment

Each subject is evaluated out of 100 marks: 60 for university (theory) examination and 40 for internal assessment. The passing threshold is 35 marks per subject.

Internship

A mandatory 4-week internship is required after Semester IV or Semester VI. Typical placement areas include Administrative Offices, NGOs, Local Government Bodies, and Educational Institutions.

Semester-wise Highlights

First Year — Sem I

Sanskrit Vagvilasah (translation & grammar); English (grammar, comprehension, précis); GS-I: Introduction to Civil Services; GS-II: Indian Society. Electives examples: Ancient History, Physical Geography, Microeconomics.

First Year — Sem II

Sanskrit Vagvilasah II; English (vocabulary, essay, elocution); GS-I: World Physical Geography; GS-II: Ethics & Internal Security. Elective examples: Medieval History, Human Geography, Macroeconomics.

Second Year — Sem III & IV

Sanskrit (Laghusiddhanta Kaumudi); English (descriptive); GS-I: Agriculture & Food Security; GS-II: Polity & Constitution. Sem IV emphasizes Culture, Freedom Struggle, and Economic Planning.

Third Year — Sem V & VI

Sem V: Development, IR, Science & Tech; Sem VI: World History, Ethics & Integrity, Probity in Governance. Sanskrit & advanced English skills continue across semesters.

Key Takeaways for Students

Civil Services alignment: GS papers are mapped to UPSC prelims and mains to provide direct exam relevance.
Communication: English training targets writing, précis, debates and interview skills.
Holistic: Traditional Sanskrit studies are complemented by contemporary subjects and internships for applied learning.