Department of Tibetan Language & Literature conducts courses on Tibetan Language & Literature on extremely rich and vast literature on the subjects of its traditional culture. Knowledge of Tibetan language and literature is especially essential for discourse on philosophy, epistemology and logic inherited from the ancient Nalanda Buddhist tradition that is today preserved in Tibetan Buddhist Tradition. In addition to the courses offered as a compulsory subject at U.G level of Shastri (BA) in Baudh Darshan; Tibetan Jyotish; and Tibetan Fine Arts; the department also offers courses at PG levels of Acharya (MA) and Vidyavaridhi (Phd) as well.

U.G. Shastri (BA) in Baudh Darshan; Tibetan Jyotish; and Tibetan Fine Arts:

To learn modern traditional languages as well as modern languages.

Upon the completion of the courses, students should be able:

1. To acquire a clear understanding of the background to the origin and the History of Tibetan Language and Literature.
2. To acquire an understanding about the process of development of Tibetan Language and Literature.
3. To do independent research on virtually any topic of Tibetan Languages and Literature.