The Sanskrit College and University
The Sanskrit College and University is a government institution in Kolkata, West Bengal, established in 1824. Mostly on merit; some universities hold an entrance test.
Key facts
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Type
- Government: Sanskrit & Oriental Studies
- Established
- 1824
- Main entrance
- Merit or university entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0859
- 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 state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Urban
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel.
- Streams
- Official website
- sanskritcollegeanduniversity.org.in
Questions about The Sanskrit College and University
How do I get admission to The Sanskrit College and University?
Mostly on merit; some universities hold an entrance test.
Does The Sanskrit College and University have an entrance exam?
The Sanskrit College and University admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Mostly on merit; some universities hold an entrance test.
Is The Sanskrit College and University a government or private institution?
The Sanskrit College and University is a government institution (Sanskrit & Oriental Studies).
Where is The Sanskrit College and University?
The Sanskrit College and University is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
When was The Sanskrit College and University established?
The Sanskrit College and University was established in 1824.
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 Spotted something out of date?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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