Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems

By .Dr. Shraddha Kumbhojkar | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Learners enrolled: 551

Indian Knowledge Systems is a compulsory/ Core paper that is studied by all students admitted to any degree course as per the NEP 2020. While English study materials are available for the students on this topic, the NEP gives preference to regional language as the medium of instruction. The course in Marathi is developed by experienced and trained faculty with a view to give a well-rounded understanding of what Indian Knowledge System stands for. This is a MARATHI course aimed at Introducing the Indian Knowledge Systems. As per the UGC policy document, the course includes some discussion about what knowledge is. This is followed by detailed modules about the contributions made by Indians in the fields of sciences, technologies and arts. As per the UGC guidelines, the course provides evidences of the contribution of Indians from the ancient times till the colonial times. It offers an evidence-based discussion of how Indians contributed to the knowledge making processes in pre-modern times.

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Core
Language for course content :	Marathi
Duration :	6 weeks
Category :	Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points :	2
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	12 Jan 2026
End Date :	30 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends :	28 Feb 2026
Exam Date :	18 Jun 2026 IST
Translation Languages :	Marathi
NCrF Level	4.5
Exam Shift: :	II

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1 - भारतीय ज्ञान व्यवस्था: स्वरूप आणि व्याप्ती, आधुनिकपूर्व भारतातील वैज्ञानिक दृष्टीकोन, भारतीय खगोलशास्त्र

Week 2 - भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान परंपरा, भारतीय धातुशास्त्र

Week 3 - पाली भाषा, संस्कृत भाषा, फारसी भाषा

Week 4 - प्राचीन भारतातील वैदिक वाङमयाचे स्वरूप, भारतीय संगीतशास्त्र ग्रंथांची परंपरा

Week 5 - दृश्यकलेतील पारंपारिक ज्ञान, नाट्यशास्त्र, भारतीय खेळ

Week 6 - जैन ज्ञान परंपरा, स्थापत्यशास्त्र, भारतातील शिक्षणव्यवस्था

Books and references

भारतीय ज्ञान व्यवस्था, संपादक- श्रद्धा कुंभोजकर, इतिहास विभाग, सावित्रीबाई फुले पुणे विद्यपीठ प्रकाशन, २०२५.

Instructor bio

.Dr. Shraddha Kumbhojkar

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Shraddha Kumbhojkar is a Professor of History and heads the Department of History in Savitribai Phule Pune University. She obtained a Master’s degree in History and another Master’s in Sanskrit. In 2002, she defended her doctoral thesis entitled ‘Nationalistic Interpretations of Ancient Indian Texts: Maharashtra during 1885-1929’. In her career as a university teacher spanning over 29 years, she has developed a research interest in Ancient and Modern Indian History, European Intellectual History, Historiography and Memory Studies. She has presented her research at the Universities in Oxford, Heidelberg, Moscow, Warsaw, Tokyo, Osaka and Groningen. Her research has been published in the form of monographs, research articles, newspaper articles and podcasts.

Course certificate

End-Term Examination:
Weightage: 70% of the final result, Minimum Passing Criteria: 40%

Internal Assessment:
Weightage: 30% of the final result, Minimum Passing Criteria: 40%

Calculation of IA Marks:
Out of all graded weekly assessments/assignments, the top 50% of assignments shall be considered for the calculation of the final Internal Assessment marks.

All students who obtain 40% marks in the internal assessment and 40% marks in the end-term proctored exam separately will be eligible for the SWAYAM Credit Certificate.

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