The course is open to all applicants who have obtained B. A. Hons. Or equivalent degree in General Linguistics, Comparative Linguistics, Sanskritic Languages (Sanskrit), Pali, Prakrit (Apabhramasha) and Asian Languages (Chinese, Japanese, especially) from any recognized Indian or foreign University. The students of other disciplines may also apply for admission for the two years session in four semesters. Preference will be given to the holdings of B.A. Honours in the concerned subject. However, a candidate who has passed B.A. or equivalent examination from a recognized university of India or abroad is eligible to admission with the Preparatory Course on the subject for a period of one year.