About Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University is a central university in Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi, teaching Sanskrit studies, yoga, education and humanities from Shastri (UG) to Vidyavaridhi (PhD) level.
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University is a central university created by an Act of Parliament. It was earlier a deemed university known as Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha. The campus is in Qutub Institutional Area in south Delhi. Its undergraduate Shastri and postgraduate Acharya programmes cover subjects such as Vedanta, Nyaya, Vyakarana, Jyotisha, Vastushastra and Sahitya. It also runs a Bachelor of Arts in Yoga, Master of Arts courses in English, Hindi, Sociology, Hindu Studies and Yoga, the Shikshashastri (B.Ed) teacher-training course and Vidyavaridhi (PhD) research. Part-time diplomas and certificates in subjects like astrology, yoga and computer applications are also offered.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts Accepts: CUET-UG |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Education | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | 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
Undergraduate admission for 2026-27 is linked to CUET (UG) scores. Postgraduate, Shikshashastri (B.Ed) and Vidyavaridhi (PhD) admissions are handled through the university's Samarth admission portals, with notices and merit lists posted on the admission page. Check the e-prospectus for eligibility before applying.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a central university?
Yes. The university describes itself as a central university established by an Act of Parliament
What is Shikshashastri?
It is the university's B.Ed teacher-education programme.
How are undergraduate students admitted?
The 2026-27 undergraduate admission notice links to CUET (UG).
Does it offer non-Sanskrit subjects?
Yes, it runs MA programmes in English, Hindi, Sociology, Hindu Studies and Yoga, and a BA in Yoga.
Sources
Information verified on 13 Oct 2026
- SLBS National Sanskrit University home page · Official site, accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Admission - SLBSNSU · Official site, accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Contact Us - SLBSNSU · Official site, accessed 13 Oct 2026
- All Programme - SLBSNSU · Official site, accessed 13 Oct 2026
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