The Department of Buddhist Studies was established in 1957 as follow up to the action initiated by the Government of India on the occasion of the celebration of 2500 years of Buddhism on 24 May 1956. This department, the first of its kind in India, was established with the primary objective of conducting research at the advanced level in various subjects related to Buddhist Studies. As part of this initiative, a Chair of Buddhist Studies was created. Professor P.V. Bapat, a scholar of international repute, was the first scholar to occupy this chair.
Offers courses:
- Ph.D. Buddhist Studies
- M.Phil. Buddhist Studies
- M.A. Buddhist Studies
- Diploma in Pali Language & Literature
- Diploma in Tibetan Language & Literature
- Certificate Course in Pali Language & Literature
- Certificate Course in Tibetan Language & Literature
