Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Samdong
Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Samdong is a government institution in Gangtok, Sikkim, established in 1997. Mostly on merit; some universities hold an entrance test.
Key facts
- Location
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Type
- Government: Sanskrit & Oriental Studies
- Established
- 1997
- Main entrance
- Merit or university entrance
- AISHE code
- C-50871
- Affiliating university
- Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi
- 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
- Affiliation to a Sanskrit or general university; affiliated to Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi
- Affiliating university type
- State Public University
- Institution type
- Affiliated College
- Area
- Rural
- Before you apply
- Which university awards the degree and whether it is equivalent to a BA/MA for jobs.
- Streams
- Official website
- sgcsanskrit.in
Questions about Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Samdong
How do I get admission to Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Samdong?
Mostly on merit; some universities hold an entrance test.
Does Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Samdong have an entrance exam?
Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Samdong admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Mostly on merit; some universities hold an entrance test.
Is Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Samdong a government or private institution?
Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Samdong is a government institution (Sanskrit & Oriental Studies).
Where is Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Samdong?
Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Samdong is in Gangtok, Sikkim, India.
When was Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Samdong established?
Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Samdong was established in 1997.
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 Spotted something out of date?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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