Shortly at a meeting of the University a motion was brought forward for the exclusion of Sanskrit from the curriculum and the abolition of Sanskrit College. Vidyasagar vigorously opposed the scheme and the motion was ultimately lost. He was appointed examiner of Sanskrit, Bengali, Hindi and Uria. He had also to examine the vernacular papers of the students of Fort William College.
For some time after the appointment of Mr. Gordon Young in 1855 all went on smoothly; but soon difficulties began to spring up. When English was made a compulsory subject of study in the Sanskrit College, two vacant rooms in the Hindu College were required to hold the new classes. Vidyasagar saw Principal Sutcliffe who refused him the use of the spare rooms. He appealed to Mr. Young who, in turn, told him to call on the Principal of the Hindu College. As he did not like to be tossed to and fro like a tennis-ball, he left off his efforts. This rendered him obnoxious to the Director.
