About Central Sanskrit University
Central Sanskrit University, headquartered in Janakpuri, New Delhi, runs Sanskrit-based UG, PG, teacher education and doctoral courses across its campuses.
Central Sanskrit University, earlier known as the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, traces its start to 1970 and is now listed among India’s central universities. Its headquarters is at Janakpuri in New Delhi, and it teaches through campuses in several states, such as Devprayag in Uttarakhand and Guruvayoor in Kerala. Courses follow the traditional Sanskrit names: Shastri at the bachelor’s level, Acharya at the master’s level, Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed) and Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed) in teacher education, and Vidya Varidhi for the PhD. It also runs an integrated teacher education programme, an LLB (Hons) in Bhartiya jurisprudence, and school-level Prathama and Purva Madhyama courses. Admission is mostly through CUET, and campuses offer hostels and libraries.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts Accepts: CUET (UG) |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Education Accepts: CUET (UG) |
Full-time | — | 770 | — | — |
| Master of Arts Accepts: CUET (PG) |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Merit, Interview
Central Sanskrit University runs admissions for its campuses through an online portal on the Samarth platform, with notices for each session on its website. UG courses use CUET (UG) and PG courses use CUET (PG), and the university also allows candidates without CUET scores to apply. Teacher education under ITEP uses the National Common Entrance Test, and PhD (Vidya Varidhi) admission involves shortlisting and an interview.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Education: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's and/or master's degree in a relevant discipline
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Hostel (boys)
- Hostel (girls)
- Library
- Labs
- Sports
- Transport
- Cafeteria
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Frequently asked questions
What is Shastri at Central Sanskrit University?
Shastri is the university's bachelor's-level course, equivalent to a BA, taught with Sanskrit subjects.
Does Central Sanskrit University offer a B.Ed?
Yes. Its B.Ed is called Shiksha Shastri, and the M.Ed is called Shiksha Acharya.
How do I get admission to Central Sanskrit University?
UG admission uses CUET (UG) and PG uses CUET (PG)
Sources
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Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- Central Sanskrit University - Notifications · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Central Sanskrit University - Careers360 · Editorial, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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