Shri Shivnath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya
Shri Shivnath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya is a government-aided institution in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, established in 1943. Mostly on merit; some universities hold an entrance test.
Key facts
- Location
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Type
- Government-aided: Sanskrit & Oriental Studies
- Established
- 1943
- Main entrance
- Merit or university entrance
- AISHE code
- C-50913
- Affiliating university
- Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Hardwar
- 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 Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Hardwar
- Affiliating university type
- State Public University
- Institution type
- Affiliated College
- Area
- Urban
- Before you apply
- Which university awards the degree and whether it is equivalent to a BA/MA for jobs.
- Streams
Questions about Shri Shivnath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya
How do I get admission to Shri Shivnath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya?
Mostly on merit; some universities hold an entrance test.
Does Shri Shivnath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya have an entrance exam?
Shri Shivnath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Mostly on merit; some universities hold an entrance test.
Is Shri Shivnath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya a government or private institution?
Shri Shivnath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya is a government-aided institution (Sanskrit & Oriental Studies).
Where is Shri Shivnath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya?
Shri Shivnath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
When was Shri Shivnath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya established?
Shri Shivnath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya was established in 1943.
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 Spotted something out of date?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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