The M.A. in Indian Knowledge System (IKS) at the IKSMHA Centre, IIT Mandi, is an interdisciplinary postgraduate program designed to explore the depth, relevance, and contemporary applications of traditional Indian knowledge systems through modern academic and scientific perspectives.
The program integrates philosophy, culture, cognition, consciousness studies, yoga, Ayurveda, Sanskrit knowledge traditions, and Indian scientific thought with contemporary research methodologies.
The program includes studies in:
In-depth study of foundational Vedic texts and classical Indian philosophical traditions.
Academic and experiential exploration of yoga, meditation, and contemplative practices.
Study of Ayurvedic principles, traditional medicine, and their scientific underpinnings.
Engagement with Sanskrit texts and the vast corpus of classical Indian knowledge traditions.
Interdisciplinary exploration of consciousness through Indian and contemporary scientific frameworks.
Understanding mind, cognition, and behaviour through the lens of Indian psychological traditions.
Examination of Indian ethical frameworks, societal values, and cultural knowledge systems.
Bridging traditional Indian knowledge with modern research methodologies and applications.
Information on eligibility, minimum qualifications, and scholarship rules are briefly provided on the following links. Click the buttons below to access the Graduate Program Course Booklet and the official M.A. Ordinance and Regulations document:
Graduate Program Course Booklet M.A. Ordinance & Regulations — IIT Mandi