Central Sanskrit University
Central Sanskrit University is a government institution in West, Delhi, established in 1970. Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.
Key facts
- Location
- West, Delhi
- Type
- Government: Sanskrit & Oriental Studies
- Established
- 1970
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- AISHE code
- U-0115
- Courses offered
- Shastri (BA), Acharya (MA) and traditional courses in Sanskrit, Pali, Arabic or Persian
- Eligibility
- Class 12 (some courses need Sanskrit or the language at school).
- Approval to check
- A central university under an Act of Parliament (on UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- Central University
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Streams
- Official website
- sanskrit.nic.in
Entrance exams Central Sanskrit University accepts
Questions about Central Sanskrit University
How do I get admission to Central Sanskrit University?
Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.
Which entrance exams does Central Sanskrit University accept?
Central Sanskrit University uses CUET-UG, CUET-PG, JEE Main and NEET-UG, depending on the programme. Most undergraduate courses through CUET-UG and postgraduate courses through CUET-PG (NTA); professional courses through JEE Main, NEET-UG or the university's tests; PhD through NET or the university's entrance.
Is Central Sanskrit University a government or private institution?
Central Sanskrit University is a government institution (Sanskrit & Oriental Studies).
Where is Central Sanskrit University?
Central Sanskrit University is in West, Delhi, India.
When was Central Sanskrit University established?
Central Sanskrit University was established in 1970.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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