Top Sanskrit Colleges in India 2025: UG, PG Courses Offered and Eligibility Criteria

The Indo-European language family includes Sanskrit as one of the Ancient Indo-Aryan languages. In addition to being a language of classical Hindu philosophy and ancient Buddhist and Jain scriptures, it is also considered a sacred language in Hinduism. Sanskrit has been taught for 3,500 years, and its tradition has persisted for a very long time. 

The ancient and classical Indian language of Sanskrit was used to write the Rigveda, the oldest text in the world. Later Indian languages and literature were derived from Sanskrit. Pali and Prakrit were the first languages to diverge from Sanskrit. Many works of Buddhist and Jain literature were written in Sanskrit at the same time.

Best Sanskrit Colleges in India 2025

Sanskrit is rapidly gaining eminence among the general public. Students who pursue Sanskrit as their academic qualification have many career options, namely, teachers, professors, poets, writers, etc. Many colleges in India offer various courses to students aspiring to pursue their academic studies in Sanskrit. 

Given below is a list of some of the top Sanskrit colleges in India offering various courses for aspirants to pursue academic qualifications in Sanskrit:-

College Names

Central Sanskrit University

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University

Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University

Shri Jagannath Sanskrit University

Uttarakhand Sanskrit University

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Sri Venkateswara Vedic University

Maharshi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya

Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit And Ancient Studies University

Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University (KSDSU)

Karnataka Sanskrit University

Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya

Banaras Hindu University

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit

Courses offered by Top Sanskrit Colleges in India

The top Sanskrit colleges in India provide a range of Sanskrit language courses for students seeking to continue their education in the undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. These colleges also have a set of eligibility criteria that a candidate must fulfil to seek admission to these courses.  Below is the list of the courses offered by the top Sanskrit colleges in India for the aspirant to make an informed decision.

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University

Founded as the Central University, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha started as Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, New Delhi, in 2020. As one of the prestigious organisations that stand out for the cause of Sanskrit literature and language, the Vidyapeetha has drawn the attention of notable individuals, leaders, members of legislative and parliamentary assemblies, businesspeople, and the general public.

Given below is the list of courses offered by the Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University under the undergraduate and postgraduate programs:-

Undergraduate Program

Postgraduate Program

Bachelor of Arts (Yoga) Shastri (Jain Darshan) Shiksha Shastri(Education) Shastri (Dharamshastra) Shastri(Vastushastra) Shastri (Sahitya) Shastri(Phalit Jyotisha) Shastri (Mimansa) Shastri(Sarva Darshan) Shastri (Prakrit Bhasha) Shastri(Siddhant Jyotisha) Shastri (Puranetihas) Shastri(Prachin Nyaya Vaisheshika) Shastri (Navya Nyaya) Shastri(Prachin Vyakarana) Shastri (Shuklyajurveda) Shastri(Paurohitya) Shastri (Advait Vedanta) Shastri (Vishishtadvait Vedanta) Shastri (Sankhya Yoga) Shastri (Navya Vyakarana)

Master of Arts (Yoga) Master of Arts (Hindi) Master of Arts (English) Acharya (Vastushastra) Acharya (Sarva Darshan) Acharya (Prachin Nyaya Vaisheshika) Acharya (Paurohitya) Acharya (Navya Vyakarana) Acharya (Advait Vedanta) Acharya (Navya Nyaya) Acharya (Prakrit Bhasha) Acharya (Sahitya) Acharya (Jain Darshan) Acharya (Dharamshastra) Acharya (Mimansa) Acharya (Puranetihas) Acharya (Shuklyajurveda) Acharya (Sankhya Yoga) Acharya (Vishishtadvait Vedanta) Acharya (Prachin Vyakarana) Acharya (Siddhant Jyotisha) Acharya (Phalit Jyotisha) Shiksha Acharya(Education) Master of Arts (Sociology) Master of Arts (Hindu Studies)

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Central Sanskrit University

The Central Sanskrit University is the largest and only multi-campus language university in the world. It is also in charge of overseeing the execution of Sanskrit-related policies and programs run by the Indian government. This institute offers 118 programs for individuals who wish to pursue Sanskrit as their degree.

Given below is the list of courses offered by the Central Sanskrit University under the undergraduate and postgraduate programs:-

Undergraduate Program

Postgraduate Program

B.A. (Honours) in Sanskrit and Civil Services Studies Ll.B. (Honours) In Bhartiya Jurisprudence Shastri (B.A.) In Bauddha Darshana Shastri (B.A.) In Darshan Shastri (B.A.) In Jain Darshana Shastri (B.A.) In Nyaya Shastri (B.A.) In Prakrit Shastri (B.A.) In Sahitya Shastri (B.A.) In Veda Bhasyam Shastri (B.A.) In Vyakarana Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Advaita Vedanta Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Bauddha Darshana Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Dharma Shastra Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Mimansa Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Phalit Jyotish Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Sahitya Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Ved-Karmakand-Paurohitya Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Vyakarana Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Sankhya Yoga Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Puranetihasa Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Nyaya Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Jain Darshana Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Darshana Shastri Pratishtha (B.A. - Honours) In Ayurved Samhita Shastri (B.Sc.) In Yogic Science Shastri (B.A.) In Ved-Karmakand-Paurohitya Shastri (B.A.) In Siddhant Jyotish Shastri (B.A.) In Puranetihas Shastri (B.A.) In Phalit Jyotisha Shastri (B.A.) In Mimamsa Shastri (B.A.) In Dharma Shastra Shastri (B.A.) In Bhot Bauddha Darshana Shastri (B.A.) In Advaita Vedanta Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)

Acharya (M.A.) In Bauddha Darshan Acharya (M.A.) In Darshan Acharya (M.A.) In Jain Darshan Acharya (M.A.) In Mimamsa Acharya (M.A.) In Phalit Jyotish Acharya (M.A.) In Puranetihasa Acharya (M.A.) In Sankhya Yoga Acharya (M.A.) In Veda Acharya (M.A.) In Vyakarana M.A. in Natya Shastra And Indian Theatre M.A. In Pali Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.)

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Shri Jagannath Sanskrit University

Shri Jagannath Sanskrit University was founded in 1981 and is the 18th Sanskrit university in India. This university is both academic and affiliated. This university is home to 8 postgraduate departments. This university also offers undergraduate, postgraduate, Visisthacharya(M.Phil), and Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D).

Given below is the list of courses offered by Shri Jagannath Sanskrit University under the undergraduate and postgraduate programs:-

Undergraduate Program (Courses offered in Affiliated Universities)	Postgraduate Program
Shastri (Advaita Vedanta) Shastri (Nyaya) Shastri (Vyakaran) Shastri (Veda) Shastri (Sahitya) Shastri (Sarvadarshan) Shastri (Dharmashastra) Shastri (Jyotirvigyan)	Acharya (Advaita Vedanta) Acharya (Nyaya) Acharya (Dharmashastra) Acharya (Sarvadarshan) Acharya (Jyotirvigyan) Acharya (Veda) Acharya (Vyakaran) Acharya (Sahitya)
Shikshya Shastri(B.Ed) (Course offered within the university)	-

Uttarakhand Sanskrit University

The mission of the Uttarakhand Sanskrit University is to preserve and advance knowledge. The main campus of the university is in Haridwar, and it has 44 affiliated colleges. The Uttarakhand Sanskrit University was founded in 2005 to develop Sanskrit education in the State of Uttarakhand. The university offers programs in undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, doctor of philosophy and certificate programs.

Given below is the list of courses offered by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit University under the undergraduate and postgraduate programs:-

Undergraduate Programs	Postgraduate Program
Shastri (Honours) (B.A.) Bachelor's in Journalism (B.J.) B.Ed. Graduate Level Granthalaya Vigyan (B.Lib.Sc.)	M.A. Yoga Master's in Library Science (M.Lib. Sc.) Acharya - Navyavyakarna M.A. in Philosophy M.A. in Education M.A. in Ved (Shukla Yajurveda) M.A. Yoga (Lateral Entry) M.A. in Journalism (M.J.) Acharya - Sanskrit Sahitya M.A. in History M.A. in Hindi and Bhasha Vigyan M.A. in Jyotish

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Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya

Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya was established in 1958, under the U.P. State University Act, 1973. The university has a history of 205 years, starting with the establishment of the Government  Sanskrit College in Benares. This institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.

Given below is the list of courses offered by the Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya under the undergraduate and postgraduate programs:-

Undergraduate Program

Postgraduate Program

Shastri ( Rigveda) Shastri (Krishna Yajurveda) Shastri (Atharvaveda) Shastri (Priesthood) Shastri (Ancient grammar) Shastri (Astrology) Shastri (Theology) Shastri (Ancient history) Shastri (Ancient Nyaya Vaisheshika) Shastri (Pre-mysticism) Shastri (Ramanuja Vedanta) Shastri (Nimbark Vedanta) Shastri (Vallabh Vedanta) Shastri (Shakti Vishisht Advaita Vedanta) Shastri (comparative religion) Shastri (Sankhya Yoga) Shastri (Yoga Tantra) Shastri (Jainism) Shastri (Pali) Shastri (Linguistics) Shastri (Sanskrit Studies) Shastri (Prakrit and Jaina Gam) Shastri (Buddhist philosophy) Shastri (Aagam) Shastri (Comparative philosophy) Shastri (Ramanand Vedanta) Shastri (Gaudiya Vedanta) Shastri (Madhvavedanta) Shastri (Shankar Vedanta) Shastri (New Justice) Shastri (Ancient Political Philosophy) Shastri (Theoretical Astrology) Shastri (Mathematics) Shastri (New Grammar) Shastri (Samaveda) Shastri (Shukla Yajurveda)

Acharaya (Shukla Yajurveda) Acharaya (Samaveda) Acharaya (New Grammar) Acharaya (Mathematics) Acharaya (Theoretical Astrology) Acharaya (Ancient history) Acharaya (Ancient Nyaya Vaisheshika) Acharaya (Pre-mysticism) Acharaya (Ramanuja Vedanta) Acharaya (Nimbark Vedanta) Acharaya (Vallabh Vedanta) Acharaya (Shakti Vishisht Advaita Vedanta) Acharaya (Comparative Religion) Acharaya (Sankhya Yoga) Acharaya (Yoga Tantra) Acharaya (Jainism) Acharaya (Pali) Acharaya (Linguistics) Acharaya (Sanskrit Studies) Acharaya (Prakrit and Jaina Gam) Acharaya (Rigveda) Acharaya (Buddhist philosophy) Acharaya (Aagam) Acharaya (Comparative Philosophy) Acharaya (Ramanand Vedanta) Acharaya (Gaudiya Vedanta) Acharaya (Madhvavedanta) Acharaya (Shankar Vedanta) Acharaya (Ancient Political Philosophy) Acharaya (Theology) Acharaya (Astrology) Acharaya (Ancient grammar) Acharaya (Priesthood) Acharaya (Atharvaveda) Acharaya (Krishna Yajurveda)

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Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Sanskrit Courses

Many universities offer courses in Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Sanskrit. Many universities also provide admission to their Sanskrit courses on a merit basis, and some offer admission to these courses through entrance examinations. 

Given below is a list of the common eligibility criteria for admission to Sanskrit courses offered by the various universities:-

• A candidate must have passed class 12th in any discipline from a recognised board.
• A candidate must have secured at least 45%-50% of marks in class 12th.
• Very few universities offer admission through entrance exams.

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