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Gurukul & Sanskrit Education Directory

Universities, colleges, vidyapeeths and gurukuls teaching Sahitya, Acharya studies, Jyotish, the Vedas and Indian culture.

35 institutions

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Anaikatti (Coimbatore)Gurukul

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Anaikatti (Coimbatore)

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Est. 1990

A residential gurukulam for the traditional study of Advaita Vedanta and Sanskrit, founded in 1990 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati about 25 km from Coimbatore at the foot of the Nilgiris. Students live with the teacher and study the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Brahmasutras in the sampradaya way of teaching.

  • Darshan (Philosophy)
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Central Sanskrit University, Bhopal CampusCollege

Central Sanskrit University, Bhopal Campus

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Est. 2002

The Bhopal campus of Central Sanskrit University, running since the 2002–03 session. It teaches Sahitya, Vyakarana, Jyotish and Jain Darshan from Prak Shastri to Acharya and Ph.D., with B.Ed., M.Ed., a diploma in Vastushastra, and a Natyashastra research centre that stages Sanskrit plays.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
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Central Sanskrit University, Ganganath Jha Campus, PrayagrajInstitute

Central Sanskrit University, Ganganath Jha Campus, Prayagraj

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh · Est. 1 April 1971 (as a Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha)

The Prayagraj campus of Central Sanskrit University at Azad Park, formerly the Shri Ganganath Jha Research Institute. It is a research centre devoted to Sanskrit literature, where scholars register for the Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.), and its library and manuscripts section is open to outside scholars as a reference library.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Indian culture
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Central Sanskrit University, Guruvayoor Campus, ThrissurCollege

Central Sanskrit University, Guruvayoor Campus, Thrissur

Thrissur, Kerala · Est. 1979 (as a Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha); teaching since 1934

The Kerala campus of Central Sanskrit University at Puranattukara, near Thrissur on the way to Guruvayoor. It began as the Guruvayoor Sahitya Deepika Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, which started degree courses in 1934, and teaches Sahitya, Vyakarana, Advaita Vedanta and Nyaya up to Acharya and Ph.D.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
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Central Sanskrit University, Lucknow CampusCollege

Central Sanskrit University, Lucknow Campus

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Est. 1986

The Lucknow campus of Central Sanskrit University in Gomti Nagar, established in 1986. It teaches Vyakarana, Sahitya, Bauddha Darshan, Jyotisha and Veda from Prak Shastri to Acharya and Ph.D., trains Sanskrit teachers (B.Ed.), and runs a Centre for Pali studies.

  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
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Central Sanskrit University, New DelhiUniversity

Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi · Est. 1970

Describes itself as the largest, and the only multi-campus, language university in the world. It began as the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan in 1970, became a Deemed University in 2002 and a Central University in 2020. Its campuses — from Jammu and Kangra to Puri, Sringeri and Guruvayoor — teach Sanskrit from school level through Shastri, Acharya and Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.), in subjects including Sahitya, Vyakarana and Jyotish.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Acharya studies
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
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Central Sanskrit University, Rajiv Gandhi Campus, SringeriCollege

Central Sanskrit University, Rajiv Gandhi Campus, Sringeri

Sringeri, Karnataka · Est. 13 January 1992

The Sringeri campus of Central Sanskrit University, founded in 1992 near the Sri Sharada Peetham, with Sanskrit as the medium of instruction. It teaches Vyakarana, Jyotisha, Mimamsa, Nyaya, Vedanta and Sahitya from Prak Shastri to Acharya and Ph.D., with B.Ed. and a diploma in Vastu.

  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
  • Sahitya (Literature)
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Central Sanskrit University, Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh Campus, JammuCollege

Central Sanskrit University, Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh Campus, Jammu

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Est. 1 April 1971 (as a Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha)

The Jammu campus of Central Sanskrit University, which grew out of the Shri Raghunath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya founded by the rulers of Jammu & Kashmir. It teaches from Prak Shastri to Acharya and Ph.D. in Veda, Vyakarana, Jyotisha, Darshana, Sahitya and Kashmir Shaiva Darshana, with B.Ed. and M.Ed. for Sanskrit teachers.

  • Veda
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
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Central Sanskrit University, Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus, DevprayagCollege

Central Sanskrit University, Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus, Devprayag

Devprayag, Uttarakhand · Est. 1908 (as a Mahavidyalaya); campus since 16 June 2016

The Devprayag campus of Central Sanskrit University, at the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda where the Ganga begins. It grew from the Shri Raghunath Kirti Adarsha Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, founded in 1908, and teaches Vyakarana, Jyotisha, Sahitya, Veda and Nyaya from Prak Shastri to Acharya.

  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Veda
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Central Sanskrit University, Shri Sadashiv Campus, PuriCollege

Central Sanskrit University, Shri Sadashiv Campus, Puri

Puri, Odisha · Est. 15 August 1971 (as a Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha)

The Puri campus of Central Sanskrit University, formerly the Odisha government's Sadashiva Sanskrit College. It runs courses from Prak Shastri to Acharya and Ph.D. in eleven departments, from Sahitya, Navya Vyakarana and Dharma Shastra to both branches of Jyotisha, Advaita Vedanta, Sankhya-Yoga and Navya Nyaya.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
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Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, KeralaVidyapeeth

Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Kerala

Onakkoor, Kerala · Est. 2016

A de novo Deemed-to-be University established in 2016 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, which describes itself as India's first Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) deemed university. Its programmes across humanities, commerce, education, performing arts and engineering are woven together with the Indian Knowledge Systems.

  • Indian culture
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Deccan College Post-Graduate & Research Institute, PuneInstitute

Deccan College Post-Graduate & Research Institute, Pune

Pune, Maharashtra · Est. 6 October 1821

A Deemed University that began as a Sanskrit Pathshala on 6 October 1821, making it one of the oldest educational institutions in India. It is known for research in Sanskrit, linguistics and archaeology — including the long-running Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Sanskrit on Historical Principles — and offers an M.A. in Sanskrit & Lexicography.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Indian culture
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Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, HaridwarUniversity

Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

Haridwar, Uttarakhand · Est. 2002

A university at Shantikunj, Haridwar, set up by an Act of the Uttarakhand legislature in 2002 around the ideals of Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya and Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma. Alongside Sanskrit and Vedic studies it is known for yoga — from a B.Sc. in Yogic Science to an M.Sc. in Yoga Therapy — and it offers an M.A. in History and Indian Culture.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Veda
  • Yoga
  • Indian culture
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Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharm Vigyan, Banaras Hindu UniversityUniversity

Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharm Vigyan, Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Est. 1918

The traditional-shastra faculty of Banaras Hindu University, established in 1918 — two years after Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya founded the university — and first known as the Faculty of Prachya Vidya. With eight departments, it teaches Shastri and Acharya across Veda, Vyakarana, Sahitya, Jyotish, Darshan, Dharmashastra and more, along with Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.), and has published the Vishwapanchang since 1926.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Acharya studies
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Veda
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Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), HaridwarGurukul

Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar

Haridwar, Uttarakhand · Est. 4 March 1902

Founded on 4 March 1902 by Swami Shraddhanand on the banks of the Ganga near Haridwar to revive the ancient gurukula system, and now a Deemed to be University funded by the UGC. It teaches Veda, Sanskrit and philosophy alongside modern subjects, including an M.A. in Jyotir Vigyan & Vedic Karmkand and a one-year Vedic Paurohitya-Karmkand course.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Veda
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
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Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University, DarbhangaUniversity

Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University, Darbhanga

Darbhanga, Bihar · Est. 26 January 1961

Bihar's Sanskrit university, established on 26 January 1961 through the generosity of Maharajadhiraj Sir Kameshwar Singh of Darbhanga. Its jurisdiction once covered all of India and today covers Bihar. It teaches from Upashastri through Shastri, Acharya, Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) and Ph.D.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Acharya studies
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Karnataka Samskrit University, BengaluruUniversity

Karnataka Samskrit University, Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Karnataka · Est. 2010

Karnataka's Sanskrit university in Bengaluru, established by the state in 2010 under the Karnataka Samskrita Vishwavidyalaya Act, 2009. It offers a B.A. in Samskrita and a B.A. in Shastra, faculties of Vyakarana, Vedanta and Nyaya-Vaisheshika, Jyotishya study centres, and Ph.D. programmes — and admits students without school Sanskrit through its own entrance exam.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
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Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, RamtekUniversity

Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek

Ramtek, Maharashtra · Est. 18 September 1997

Maharashtra's first Sanskrit university, established by the state on 18 September 1997 at Ramtek in Nagpur district and named after Mahakavi Kalidas, who is traditionally associated with Ramtek. It offers Sanmanita Shastri (B.A. Honours) and Acharya (M.A.) in Veda, Vyakarana, Sahitya, Vedanta, Jyotish and Darshan, as well as B.A. and M.A. in Vedang Jyotish and Yogashastra.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Acharya studies
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Veda
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Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, NalbariUniversity

Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari

Nalbari, Assam · Est. 2011

Assam's Sanskrit university at Nalbari, set up in 2011 and named after Kumar Bhaskar Varma, the 7th-century king under whom Vedic culture and Sanskrit learning flourished in Assam. It teaches Sanskrit Sahitya, Vyakarana and Jyotish, and runs certificate courses in Karmakanda, Sasvar Vedapath, Dharmashastra and Yogic Science.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Veda
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
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Lakulish Yoga University, AhmedabadUniversity

Lakulish Yoga University, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Est. April 2013

Gujarat's first private university dedicated only to Yoga, established in 2013 by Swami Rajarshi Muni under the Gujarat Private Universities Act, 2009, and recognised by the UGC under Section 2(f). It teaches through faculties of Ashtanga Yoga and of Karma, Gyana and Bhakti Yoga, from teacher training to Ph.D.

  • Yoga
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Maharshi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya, UjjainUniversity

Maharshi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh · Est. 2008

Madhya Pradesh's state Sanskrit and Vedic university in Ujjain — the historic seat of Indian astronomy — set up under Madhya Pradesh Act XV of 2008 and NAAC-accredited with grade A. It is especially strong in Jyotish, offering Acharya in both Phalit and Siddhanta Jyotisha and M.A. programmes in Jyotirvigyana and Vastu.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Acharya studies
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Veda
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Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Vedavidya Pratishthan, UjjainInstitute

Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Vedavidya Pratishthan, Ujjain

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh · Est. 20 January 1987

An autonomous body of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, set up in 1987 to preserve the oral tradition of Vedic recitation. It supports Veda pathashalas and guru-shishya units across India, runs the Rashtriya Adarsh Veda Vidyalaya, and conducts the Veda Bhushan and Veda Vibhushan examinations.

  • Veda
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Maharshi Valmiki Sanskrit University, KaithalUniversity

Maharshi Valmiki Sanskrit University, Kaithal

Kaithal, Haryana · Est. 2018

Haryana's state Sanskrit university at Mundri, Kaithal, established under Haryana Act No. 20 of 2018 and recognised by the UGC under Section 2(f). Its faculties of Veda-Vedanga, Sahitya-Sanskriti and Darshan cover Veda, Vyakarana, Jyotish, Dharmashastra, Sahitya, Hindu Studies, Darshan and Yoga.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Veda
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
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National Sanskrit University, TirupatiUniversity

National Sanskrit University, Tirupati

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh · Est. 1961

A Central University in Tirupati, formerly the Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha and later the Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha. It offers Sastri and Acharya with specialisations such as Siddhanta and Phalita Jyotish, Advaita, Visishtadvaita and Dvaita Vedanta, Sahitya and Vedabhashyam, along with Yoga, Shiksha Acharya and Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) programmes.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Acharya studies
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Veda
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Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, VaranasiUniversity

Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Est. 1791

One of the oldest seats of Sanskrit learning in India. It grew out of the Government Sanskrit College, Benares, founded in 1791, and became a university under the Varanaseya Sanskrit University Act of 1956. It teaches Shastri and Acharya programmes through faculties of Veda-Vedanga, Sahitya-Sanskriti, Darshan and Shramana Vidya, and Sanskrit colleges across Uttar Pradesh are affiliated to it.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Acharya studies
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Veda
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Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Powai (Mumbai)Gurukul

Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Powai (Mumbai)

Mumbai, Maharashtra · Est. 9 January 1963

Chinmaya Mission's residential academy of Advaita Vedanta, founded in 1963 by Swami Chinmayananda as a modern-day gurukula. Its two-year Vedanta Course, conducted free for selected graduates, covers the Gita and the major Upanishads with Shankara-bhashya, Sanskrit, chanting and sadhana; the 20th course begins on 10 May 2027.

  • Darshan (Philosophy)
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
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Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, PuriUniversity

Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri

Puri, Odisha · Est. 1981

Odisha's Sanskrit university at Shree Vihar, Puri, established in 1981. A teaching-cum-affiliating university, it offers Shastri and Acharya in Veda, Vyakarana, Sahitya, Jyotirvigyan, Nyaya, Dharmashastra and Advaita Vedanta, and runs a Centre of Advanced Research in Sanskrit and a Manuscript Resource Centre.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Acharya studies
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Veda
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Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, VeravalUniversity

Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Veraval

Veraval, Gujarat · Est. 2005

Gujarat's Sanskrit university at Veraval near Somnath, established in 2005 to promote Sanskrit and Vedic studies on traditional lines. It has departments of Veda, Vyakarana, Sahitya, Darshan, Jyotish and Purana, and runs distance diplomas in Jyotish, Vastushastra and Temple Management.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Acharya studies
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Veda
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Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, New DelhiUniversity

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi · Est. 1962

A Central University for Sanskrit studies in New Delhi. It began as a Sanskrit Vidyapeetha founded on Vijaya Dashami, 8 October 1962, with Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri as the founder president of its society, and has been a Central University since 30 April 2020. It offers Shastri, Acharya, Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) and Ph.D. programmes, including Phalit and Siddhant Jyotish, Vastushastra and Paurohitya.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Acharya studies
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Veda
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Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, KaladyUniversity

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

Kalady, Kerala · Est. 1993

Kerala's Sanskrit university, founded in 1993 at Kalady — the birthplace of Adi Sankaracharya — on the banks of the Periyar. Alongside departments of Sanskrit Sahitya, Vyakarana, Vedanta and Nyaya, it teaches Ayurveda, Indian philosophy, languages and fine arts, with eight regional campuses across Kerala.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
  • Indian culture
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Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, TirupatiUniversity

Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

A university in Tirupati devoted to the Vedas themselves: its faculties cover the recitation traditions of the Rigveda, Krishna Yajurveda, Samaveda (Ranayaniya) and Atharvaveda (Shaunaka), Veda-bhashya, Vaikhanasa Agama, Paraskara Paurohitya, and Vedangas such as Kalpa, Nirukta and Mimamsa.

  • Veda
  • Karmakand
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
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The Madras Sanskrit College, ChennaiCollege

The Madras Sanskrit College, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Est. 1 February 1906

A traditional Sanskrit college in Mylapore, Chennai, founded in 1906 by V. Krishnaswami Iyer and affiliated to the University of Madras. It teaches the seven-year Sanskrit Siromani programme, from Prak-Siromani through B.A. and M.A., with specialisation in Mimamsa, Vedanta, Vyakarana, Nyaya, Sahitya or Jyotisha.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
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The Sanskrit College and University, KolkataUniversity

The Sanskrit College and University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal · Est. 1824

The Sanskrit College of Kolkata, founded in 1824 and once led by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, became a state university on 15 June 2016. Besides honours and M.A. programmes in Sanskrit, Pali and Philosophy, it keeps the traditional tol education alive through Shastri courses in Sahitya, Panini (Vyakarana) and Advaita Vedanta.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
  • Indian culture
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University of Patanjali, HaridwarUniversity

University of Patanjali, Haridwar

Haridwar, Uttarakhand · Est. 2006

A UGC-recognised (Section 2(f)), NAAC-accredited university at Patanjali Yog Peeth, Haridwar, established in 2006. Alongside its large Yoga Science department it teaches Sanskrit, Vyakarana, Darshan and Veda at B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. level, with fee concessions for students of these traditional subjects.

  • Yoga
  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Vyakarana (Grammar)
  • Darshan (Philosophy)
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Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, HaridwarUniversity

Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar

Haridwar, Uttarakhand · Est. 21 April 2005

Uttarakhand's state Sanskrit university in Haridwar, established on 21 April 2005. It stands out for practical traditional subjects: M.A. programmes in Phalit Jyotish, Shukla Yajurveda, Sahitya, Vyakarana and Yoga, and PG diplomas in Jyotish, Vastu Shastra, and Karmkand & Paurohitya.

  • Sahitya (Literature)
  • Acharya studies
  • Jyotish (Astrology)
  • Veda
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A guide for students

Traditional Sanskrit degrees have names of their own. Here is what they mean, who can apply, and where they lead. Rules change every year — always confirm on the institution's website.

The degrees, explained

Traditional nameEquivalent toDuration
Prak Shastri / Uttar MadhyamaClass 12 (10+2) levelSchool stage
ShastriB.A. (bachelor's degree)3 years, or 4 with honours / under NEP
AcharyaM.A. (master's degree)2 years
Shiksha ShastriB.Ed.2 years
Shiksha AcharyaM.Ed.2 years
VidyavaridhiPh.D. (doctorate)Research degree

Names vary a little: Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University calls its honours degree Sanmanita Shastri, and some universities spell it Sastri.

Who can apply

›Can I join Shastri straight after Class 12?

Yes. Shastri admits students who have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent traditional examination such as Uttar Madhyama or Prak Shastri. Requirements differ: Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University asks for 40% marks, while BHU asks for 50% with Sanskrit as one of the subjects. Some universities also set an age limit — 25 years at SLBS, 22 years at BHU for 2025.

›What do I need for Acharya?

A Shastri degree, or a B.A. with Sanskrit, from a recognised university — that is the rule at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, for example.

›Is there an entrance exam?

At the central universities, admission to many programmes goes through NTA's Common University Entrance Test (CUET) — BHU's Shastri, for instance, is filled through CUET-UG. State universities often run their own admission process, so check each institution's notice.

›I didn't study Sanskrit at school. Can I still study Jyotish?

Possibly. Besides the Shastri–Acharya track, some universities run separate Jyotish degrees — Gurukula Kangri's M.A. in Jyotir Vigyan & Vedic Karmkand and Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University's B.A. and M.A. in Vedang Jyotish, for example. Rules also change: Sampurnanand Sanskrit University relaxed its Sanskrit-subject requirement for Shastri admission in 2024–25. Always check the current prospectus.

Where these studies lead

Teaching

Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) prepares Sanskrit teachers for schools. Teaching in colleges and universities usually needs Acharya plus UGC-NET or a Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.).

Jyotish & Vastu

Graduates in Siddhanta or Phalit Jyotish and Vastushastra work as consultants, panchang makers and researchers — BHU's faculty itself has produced the Vishwapanchang since 1926.

Karmakand & Paurohitya

Trained purohits conduct samskaras, yajnas and temple worship. Courses such as SLBS's Paurohitya and Gurukula Kangri's Vedic Paurohitya-Karmkand teach the rituals properly, with their meaning.

Research & manuscripts

Editing, translating and cataloguing manuscripts in libraries such as Sampurnanand's Saraswati Bhavana, and research through a Vidyavaridhi.

Yoga

Degrees from a B.Sc. in Yogic Science to an M.Sc. in Yoga Therapy lead to work as yoga teachers and therapists.

Sanskrit & technology

A newer path: National Sanskrit University offers an M.Sc. in Computer Science & Sanskrit Language Technology, and Central Sanskrit University a B.Tech. in AI & Data Science involving Sanskrit.

The sages behind these subjects

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Every shastra taught in these institutions traces back to a rishi or acharya. Read more about them in our Rishi-Muni section.

For Jyotish students: today's panchang

Practise reading tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana with our live panchang — choose your city.

Today's Panchang

New Delhi, India

Date11 October 2026

DaySunday

Hindu YearVikram Samvat 2083

Hindu MonthAshwina

Sunrise6:19 am

Sunset5:55 pm

TithiShukla Prathama upto 9:31 pm

NakshatraChitra upto 10:32 pm

YogaVaidhriti upto 9:05 pm

KaranaKimstughna upto 9:21 am

Abhijit Muhurat11:44 am – 12:30 pm

Rahu Kalam4:28 pm – 5:55 pm

Times in IST, calculated from sunrise at the selected city. Tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana are those at sunrise, with the time each ends.

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