Regular Programmes

It is a two year pre-degree programme intended to lay foundation of Sanskrit learning among students. It enables the students to pursue sastra study at later stage in an efficient manner. 

No. of Seats : 132 in selected Sastras

Duration : Two years;

Age : 15 to 18 years as on 01-06-2021.

No upper age limit for female candidates.

Eligibility: Pass in one of the following examinations with minimum five or six papers. The maximum marks should be 500 and above with English as one of papers.

(a) S.S.C./CBSE/NIOS course with or without Sanskrit and pass in ABHIJNA of Samskrita Bhasha Pracharini Sabha, Chittoor.

(b) Purva Madhyama of (1) Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (CSU), New Delhi.

(2) Sampurnananda Sanskrit University, Varanasi

(c) Sanskrit Entrance Exam. conducted by the Govt. of A.P & Telangana with English.

(d) Any examination recognized as equivalent to X class with Sanskrit.

(e) Veda Bhushan Certificate of Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Veda Vidya Pratishthan, Ujjain

(f) Candidates possessing S.S.C without Sanskrit are also eligible to join the programme subject to the condition of passing the entrance test in Sanskrit conducted by the N.S.University, Tirupati.

(g)   Candidates possessing S.S.C are also eligible to join the programme subject to the condition of passing the Certificate programmes in Sanskrit conducted by the N.S.University, Tirupati.

Scheme of study:

Part-1 : 1st Language : English

2nd Language : Sanskrit/Telugu/Hindi

Part-2 : Course-1 : Sanskrit (Compulsory)

Optional Sastra of Sahitya/Vyakarana/Darsana/Jyotisha will be taught

as part of second  year syllabus. 

Course-2 : Sanskrit (Compulsory)

Course-3 : Sanskrit (Compulsory)

Course-4 :  Mathematics 1A&B (First Year) 2A&B (Second Year) /

    Yoga & Meditation – Theory – 50 + Practical 50 Marks /

    History (optional)

Course-5 : Computers-(Compulsory) Theory 50 + Practical 50 Marks

Rules for Passing the Examination: 

Passing minimum is 30% marks in each paper and 35% of marks in aggregate. In case, if a student fails in any paper, then in each paper minimum marks should be 35%.

An undergraduate programme in different sastras, it provides the students opportunity to acquire moderate understanding of selected sastra and selected conventional & Vocational courses.

In accordance with National Education Policy (NEP) -2020, the UG Programmes of NSU are designed with multiple exits at the end of I Year, II year, III year and IV year.

1. One who exits at the end of the first year will be issued Certificate in the Specialized and concerned Subjects.

2. One who exits at the end of II year will be issued a Diploma in the Specialized and concerned Subjects.

3. One who exits at the end of the third year will be issued 3year UG certificate.

4. One who successfully completes the four years of UG will be issued UG (Honors) certificate.

   No. of seats : 211

Duration : 6/8 Semesters

Age : Minimum 17 years (as on 01-06-2021)

Eligibility : Pass in any one of the following examinations as in 

10+2 pattern.

(a) Prak-Sastri of 1) Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha (NSU) , Tirupati

2) Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi

(b) Uttara Madhyama of 1) Sampurnananda Sanskrit University, Varanasi,

2) Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi.

(c) Madhyama of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

(d) Varishtopadhyaya of Rajasthan Board of Intermediate Education, Ajmer.

(e) Upasastri of 1) Shri Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri.

2) Kameshwar Singh Sanskrit University, Darbhanga

(f) Sahitya of Karnataka State.

(g) Veda Vibhushan of Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Sanskrit Vedavidya Pratishtan, Ujjain

(h) (1) Intermediate or equivalent examination with Sanskrit or Vichakshana of Samskrita Bhasha Pracharini Sabha, Chittoor or any other exam. of + 2 stage in 10+2+3 Pattern conducted by a State Board/University/Institute recognized by University.

(2) Equivalent course without Sanskrit at plus 2 stage but having knowledge of Sanskrit subject to the passing of the entrance test conducted by the University.

(3) Candidates possessing Intermediate are also eligible to join the programme subject to the condition of passing the Diploma programmes in Sanskrit conducted by the N.S.University, Tirupati.

Scheme of study :

Part I : (a) 1st Language – English

(b) 2nd Language – Telugu/Hindi/Sanskrit

(c) History of Vedic & Classical Sanskrit Literature

(d) Environmental Studies

Part II  : Three Electives :

1st Elective (any one) from the following sastras :

1. Sahitya (66)  

2. Vyakarana (40)

3. Phalitha Jyotisha(17)    

4. Siddhanta Jyotisha (11)

5. Vastu (11)

6. Nyaya (11)

7. Advaita Vedanta (11)

8. Visistadvaita Vedanta (11)

9. Dvaita Vedanta (11)

10. Mimamsa (11)

11. Agama (11)

12. Dharmasastra(11)

(Note : The numbers in the brackets indicate the number of seats in each sastra.)

2nd Elective (any one) from the following Conventional Courses:

1. English Literature

2. Telugu Literature

3. Hindi Literature

4. Vedic Literature

5. History

6. Computer Applications

3rd Elective (any one) from the following Vocational courses:

  1. Archakatva & Pourohitya  

2. Yoga & Meditation      

3. Spiritual Tourism*    

4. Puranapravachana     

5. Communicative English          

6. Sanskrit & Management  

7. Dramaturgy*

8. Music (Carnatic Vocal only)

9. Dance (Bharatanatyam)

10. Communicative Sanskrit

11. Vasthu Sastra

12. Moral Education*

13. Environmental Education

14. Health Education

15. Physical Education

16. Mental ability & Quantitative Aptitude*

17. Translation

Note : The Maximum number of seats in each vocational course is twenty five.

An undergraduate programme in Veda bhashya, it provides the students opportunity to acquire moderate understanding of selected Veda and selected conventional & Vocational courses.

In accordance with National Education Policy (NEP) -2020, the UG Programmes of NSU are designed with multiple exits at the end of I Year, II year, III year and IV year.

1. One who exits at the end of the first year will be issued Certificate in the Specialized and concerned Subjects.

2. One who exits at the end of II year will be issued a Diploma in the Specialized and concerned Subjects.

3. One who exits at the end of the third year will be issued 3year UG certificate.

4. One who successfully completes the four years of UG will be issued UG (Honors) certificate.

No. of seats:   11 per Vedabashyam (Minimum 04 per each vedabashyam)*

Duration   :  6/8 Semesters

Age : Minimum 17 years (as on 01-06-2021)

Eligibility : Those who have passed/completed Samhita (Rigveda/KrishnaYajurveda/ Shukla Yajurveda/Samaveda and Atharva Veda) and have some knowledge of Sanskrit are eligible, subject to the passing of entrance test (Oral & Written) conducted by the University in Samhita of respective Veda and Sanskrit on the specified date. Entrance Test Board will be constituted by the N.S.University.

Pass in +2 is not compulsory.

Scheme of study :

Part I : (a) 1st Language – English

(b) 2nd Language – Telugu/Hindi/Sanskrit,

(c) History of Vedic & Classical Sanskrit Literature

(d) Environmental Studies

Part II  :  Three Electives :

1st Elective (any one Vedabhashyam) from the following Vedas :

1. Rig Veda Bhasyam*

2. Shukla Yajurvedabhashyam,

3.Krishna Yajurvedabhashyam

4. SamaVedabhasyam*

5. Atharva Vedabashyam* 

 2nd Elective (any one) from the following Conventional Courses:

1. English Literature

2. Telugu Literature

3. Hindi Literature

4. Vedic Literature

5. History

6. Computer Applications

3rd Elective (any one) from the following Vocational courses:

1. Archakatva & Pourohitya   

2. Yoga & Meditation  

3. Spiritual Tourism*    

4. Puranapravachana    

5. Communicative English    

6. Sanskrit & Management    

7. Dramaturgy*

8. Music (Carnatic & Hindustani Vocal only)

9. Dance

10. Communicative Sanskrit

11. Vasthu Sastra

12. Moral Education*

13. Environmental Education

14. Health Education

15. Physical Education

16. Mental ability & Quantitative Aptitude*

17. Translation 

* The course is offered subject to the availability of number of students. The decision of Admission committee is final in this regard.

An undergraduate programme in Sahitya, it provides the students opportunity to acquire moderate understanding of selected portion from Sahitya and selected conventional & Vocational courses.

In accordance with National Education Policy (NEP) -2020, the UG Programmes of NSU are designed with multiple exits at the end of I Year, II year, III year and IV year.

1. One who exits at the end of the first year will be issued Certificate in the Specialized and concerned Subjects.

2. One who exits at the end of II year will be issued a Diploma in the Specialized and concerned Subjects.

3. One who exits at the end of the third year will be issued 3year UG certificate.

4. One who successfully completes the four years of UG will be issued UG (Honors) certificate.

No. of seats :  22 (Choice Based Credit System)  

Duration : 6/8 Semesters 

Age, Eligibility : as specified in the Sastri programme.

Scheme of study :

Part I : (a) 1st Language – English

(b) 2nd Language – Telugu/Hindi/Sanskrit,

(c) History of Vedic & Classical Sanskrit Literature.

(d) Environmental Studies

Part II : Three Electives

1st Elective : Sahitya (Sanskrit) Course (Compulsory)

2nd Elective (any one) from the following Conventional Courses:

1. English Literature

2. Telugu Literature

3. Hindi Literature

4. Vedic Literature

5. History

6. Computer Applications

        3rd Elective (any one) from the following Vocational courses:

1. Archakatva & Pourohitya   

2. Yoga & Meditation  

3. Spiritual Tourism*    

4. Puranapravachana    

5. Communicative English    

6. Sanskrit & Management    

7. Dramaturgy*

8. Music (Carnatic & Hindustani Vocal only)

9. Dance

10. Communicative Sanskrit

11. Vasthu Sastra

12. Moral Education*

13. Environmental Education

14. Health Education

15. Physical Education

16. Mental ability & Quantitative Aptitude*

17. Translation 

* The course is offered subject to the availability of number of students. The decision of Admission committee is final in this regard.

An undergraduate programme that provides the students opportunity to acquire understanding of selected sastras, Computer Science and Mathematics 

In accordance with National Education Policy (NEP) -2020, the UG Programmes of NSU are designed with multiple exits at the end of I Year, II year, III year and IV year.

1. One who exits at the end of the first year will be issued Certificate in the Specialized and concerned Subjects.

2. One who exits at the end of II year will be issued a Diploma in the Specialized and concerned Subjects.

3. One who exits at the end of the third year will be issued 3year UG certificate.

4. One who successfully completes the four years of UG will be issued UG (Honors) certificate.

No. of seats : 22 ; 

Duration : 6/8 Semesters ; 

Age : Minimum 17 years (as on 1-6-2021) 

Eligibility : Prak-Sastri / Intermediate or any other equivalent exam with 

Sanskrit and Mathematics as the subjects of study.

Scheme of study :

Part I : (a) 1st Language – English

(b) 2nd Language – Sanskrit/Hindi/Telugu

(c) History of Vedic & Classical Sanskrit Literature 

(d) Environmental Science

Part II : I Elective: Sanskrit(Compulsory)/any Sastra as 

specified in the Sastri Programme

II Elective-Mathematics (Theory and Practical)

III Elective-Computer Science (100 theory+50 Practicals)

(Those who are opting for this programme should have passed the qualifying examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects.)

An undergraduate programme in Yoga sastra, it provides the students opportunity to acquire moderate understanding of Yoga sastra, selected conventional & Vocational courses.

In accordance with National Education Policy (NEP) -2020, the UG Programmes of NSU are designed with multiple exits at the end of I Year, II year, III year and IV year.

1. One who exits at the end of the first year will be issued Certificate in the Specialized and concerned Subjects.

2. One who exits at the end of II year will be issued a Diploma in the Specialized and concerned Subjects.

3. One who exits at the end of the third year will be issued 3year UG certificate.

4. One who successfully completes the four years of UG will be issued UG (Honors) certificate.

No. of seats : 44 ; 

Duration : 6/8 Semesters ; 

Age : Minimum 17 years (as on 1-6-2021) and should not be more 

than 25 years of Age. In exceptional cases age relaxation shall 

be considered on the basis of recommendations of the 

authorities. 

Eligibility : +2/Prak-Sastri / Intermediate or an examination as equivalent 

  recognized by the Vidyapeetha are eligible to apply

Scheme of study :

Part I : (a) 1st Language – English

(b) 2nd Language – Sanskrit/Hindi/Telugu

(c) Environmental Science

Part II : I.  Elective: Yoga Shastra

II. Elective- Any one from Conventional Courses as       

mentioned in Sastri. 

III. Elective- Any one from Vocational Courses as mentioned 

                          in Sastri.

  IV. Practical

The medium of instruction and examination shall be in Sanskrit/ English

Note : 

For all undergraduate programmes sl.no. (2 – 3) the medium of instruction will be Sanskrit only, except in the case of languages and modern subjects.

Rules for Passing the Examination: 

Minimum 35% of marks in each paper and 35% of marks in aggregate.

A two year Post Graduate programme, it enables the students to specialise in the chosen sastra besides getting introductory knowledge in four chosen Softcore courses. 

Choice Based Credit System (In this scheme for each of the following Sastras, there are five courses, in which four courses will be from (A) Hardcore Sastras and 1 Paper will be from (B) Softcore Sastras for each Semester). Softcore course has to be opted from other Sastras.

Duration : Two years (4 semesters). 

Age : Minimum 20 years as on 01-06-2021

Eligibility : (a) Pass in 3 year degree course /Sastri in respective subjects. However those who have Sanskrit as Second language or one of the subjects in group at Graduate Level are also eligible for admission into Acharya in Sahitya, Puranetihasa and Dharmasastra. 

(b) Siromani Madhyama Final examination of Madras University, Chennai. 

(c) Siromani final examination of S.V. University, Tirupati 

(d) Sastra Bhushana Final examination of Kerala Government. 

(e) Vidyapraveena final examination of Andhra University, Waltair. 

(f) Vidyalankara and Vedalankara examinations of Gurukula Kangri Viswavidyalaya, Haridwar. 

(g) Vidwat Madhyama examination of Karnataka Government. (i) B.A.(O.L)/B.A.(L),B.A./B.A(Hons.)/B.O.L equivalent examinations with Sanskrit of all recognized universities. 

(h) Any other examination recognized by the National Sanskrit University as equivalent to Sastri.

(i)  50 % in graduation with Sanskrit as one of the subjects either main or ancillary (For Acharya in Ancient Indian Knowledge systems)

A) Hardcore Sastras* :

1. Sahitya – Alankara varga (65) 

2. Sahitya – Kavya Varga (65)

3. Vyakarana (33)   

4. Phalitha Jyotisha (17)   

5. Siddhanta Jyotisha (17) 

6. Vedabhashyam (Sukla Yajurveda (11) and Krishna Yajurveda (11))

7. Mimamsa (17)

8. Advaita Vedanta (22)

9. Visistadvaita Vedanta (17)

10. Dwaita Vedanta (17)

11. Agama (17)

12. Dharma Sastra (17)

13. Sankhya Yoga (17)

14. Puranetihasa (17)

15. Nyaya(17)

16. Vastu (17)

17. Ancient Indian Knowledge systems (22)   

    B) Softcore courses**

i) 1. Sahitya  

2. Puranetihasa  

3. English  

4. Telugu   

5. Hindi

ii) 1. Vyakarana

2. Siddhanta Jyotisha 

3. Phalitha Jyotisha 

4. Vedic Studies

5. Dharma Sastra    

6. Archakatva & Pourohitya

iii) 1. Nyaya

2. Advaita Vedanta

3. Dvaita Vedanta

4. Agama

5. Mimamsa

6. Sankhya Yoga

7. Visishthadvaita Vedanta

*(Note : The numbers in the brackets indicate the number of seats in each Sastra.)

**  The number of seats in each softcore sastra is limited to 25. Softcore-Options for all four semesters have to be specified at the time of admission itself. 

***  Every student has to opt for a different Sastra as Softcore elective in each 

semester. No student can enroll in the same softcore elective twice.

   Rules for Passing the Examination and Grading :

Student who secures less than 40% in external examination that is below 28 for 70 marks and 40% i.e. 12 marks for 30 marks in internal examination shall be declared failed. However, the student must secure 40% of marks in each paper and 50% marks aggregate in final examination.

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

As per UGC norms each paper should consist of 80 hrs and 4 credits. i.e. one hour every day. Accordingly each paper will be divided into 4 Units. Each unit will be treated as a credit, consisting of 16 hrs.

The final paper of each semester will have different papers with four credits consisting of 80 hrs. Such credits will be minimum of 16 and maximum of 36 in entire course (4 semesters).

Attendance of 75% and passing in the exam taken by the teacher will be necessary to earn the credit.

Structure

  The Acharya (M.A in Sanskrit) in all Sastras consists of

1. Hardcore courses (HCC) – Concerned Sastra with choice based credits

2. Softcore courses (SCC) – Choice Based credits from other subjects 

* listed previously.

3. Soft Skill courses (SSC) (Not Compulsory)  

4. Internship (Not Compulsory) – Field work, Project.

1. Each hardcore course as well as softcore course will carry 4 credits.

2. Any Soft Skill course will be of 4 credits or according to the departments offering such courses.

3. An internship will be of four credits.

The whole structure will have the following components.

Hardcore courses – 64 Credits

Softcore courses – 16 Credits

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Total 80 Credits

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In order to qualify the Acharya (eq. to M.A in Sanskrit) degree, a student must acquire a minimum of 80 credits (Hard core + Soft Core) 

RULES TO SELECT THE SUBJECT.

❖  Generally the main subject opted in Sastri/Sammanita Sastri/B.A.(O.L.) programmes must be selected at Acharya level.

❖  If any candidate wants to opt a subject other than the main subject opted in Sammanita Sastri/ B.A level, he/she has to produce a certificate of evidence from a traditional scholar that he/she has studied the subject under him privately. A candidate can also be admitted in any branch without such a certificate if the admission committee is satisfied with his/her performance in the interview and recommends for admission.

❖ Those who have passed B.A. or equivalent examination of any university with Sanskrit for 200 marks are allowed to opt only Sahitya at Acharya level.

❖ Those who have passed B.A. or equivalent examination of any university with Sanskrit as a subject and Darsana as main subject can opt Advaita/Visishthadvaita/Dvaita Vedanta at Acharya level.

❖ Those who have passed Vedalankara or Vidyalankara are eligible to opt for Sahitya only.

❖ Those who have passed B.A. or B.Sc. with Astronomy as main subject and Sanskrit are eligible to opt for Siddhanta Jyotisha only.

❖ Those who have passed Acharya/M.A. with one subject already can opt for any other sastra in the Acharya programme, subject to the approval of the Admission Committee and Vice-Chancellor.

❖ The Admission Committee is empowered to accept or reject the option of any subject at the time of interview. The decision of the Vice- Chancellor on the assignment of subject to the candidates based on the recommendations of the admission Committee shall be final.

❖ This is an interdisciplinary and newly emerging area of study introduced under the innovative programme approved by UGC. 

❖ A rare Interdisciplinary programme Under CBCS.

❖ A blend of Computer Science, Modern Linguistics and Sabdabodha Systems like Vyakarana, Nyaya and Mimamsa.

❖ An emerging area of research in Sanskrit and Natural language processing.

❖ A Career Oriented programme providing scope for good placements.

Duration : 4 semesters

No. of Seats : 11

Age : Minimum 20 years as on 01.06.2021 (Admission will be given based on merit and performance in the interview.)

Medium of Instruction : Sanskrit and English.

Eligibility Criteria :    ❖ Sammanita Sastri/ B.A./ any other equivalent degree ( Preferably in Nyaya, Vyakarana, Mimamsa or Darsana) with Computer Science/Computer Applications or sufficient Computer background. 

❖ B.A./B.Sc./BCA/ any other equivalent degree with Sanskrit and Computer Science or Mathematics background.

Supporting bridge courses will be offered to the admitted students before starting the actual programme to strengthen their knowledge in Computer Science, Sanskrit and Mathematics so that the students will be brought under a uniform platform

The main objective of the M.Sc. (Computer Science and Sanskrit Language Technology)  programme is to provide the students a clear understanding of the concepts and principles of Computer Science as a discipline and the rich and specialized skills required to handle the computing systems in an applied branch of Language Technology in General and Sanskrit Language Technologies in particular.

Duration : 4 Semesters    

No. of Seats : 17   

Age : Minimum 20 years as on 01-06-2021

Eligibility : Any graduate with Computer Science/Computer Applications and Sanskrit at +2 level or degree level.

Programme Content: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Language and Speech Processing.

Programme Highlights:

⮚ Unique Curriculum designed by R & D experts in Computer Science and Sanskrit Language Technologies

⮚ State of the art Laboratory ⮚ Creative Learning Environment

⮚ Extensive hands on sessions. ⮚ Quality course content

⮚ Exposure to Soft skills ⮚ Well equipped Library

⮚ Resourceful faculty.

The main objective of M.A in Hindi is to propagate National Language Hindi in National Institutions in General and the Southern region in particular.

Duration : 4 Semesters;

No. of Seats : 22

Age : Minimum 20 years as on 01-06-2021

Eligibility : (1) Any Graduate / equivalent to Graduate with second language Hindi / optional Hindi. 

(2) Any Graduate without Hindi at graduate level, but is with Rashtra Bhasha Praveena of Dhakshina Bharat Hindi Prachara Sabha, Chennai. 

(3) Any graduate without Hindi as subject at graduate level, but Vidwan of Hindi Prachara Sabha, Hyderabad.

Programme Content : This programme covers Indian Literature, Sanskrit Poetics,  Linguistics, Modern Hindi Literature, Journalism.

The main objectives of the programme is

• To develop human resources specialized in Yoga Therapy. 

• To demonstrate Yoga as a positive health science through scientific method. 

•  To offer solutions to hazardous health problems caused by modern life style. 

•  To revisit the ancient health science through modern approach and    instrumentation. 

• To generate possible employment opportunities and establish Yoga Therapy   Centre in the service of common man. 

• To generate awareness among the common people, rural, in particular, about the   alternative Yoga Therapy in Health and serve them. 

• To preserve and propagate ancient Indian concept of health. To interpret the   Yoga Sastras in the modern context for the betterment of the people and social    

    wellbeing.

Duration : 4 Semesters ;

No. of Seats : 28

Age : Minimum 20 years as on 01-06-2021 and should not be more than 35 years of age. In exceptional cases age relaxation shall be considered on the basis of recommendations of the Deans Council of University.

Eligibility : Only those candidates who have passed any Bachelor Degree/Sammanita Sastri examination or an examination recognised by the University as equivalent are eligible to apply. In addition, they have to enclose Physical Fitness Certificate obtained from not below the rank of Assistant civil Surgeon.

Medium of Instruction : The medium of instruction and examination shall be in English/Sanskrit.

Mode of Selection : Selection shall be made on the basis of merit through written test and flexibility test.

Shiksha Shastri ( B. Ed)Program :
Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed) program of National Sanskrit University is recognized by NCTE
(F.No.SRO/NCTE/APS09601/B.Ed/AP/2015/65123) Dated 19.05.2015. NCTE has sanctioned
Two Units (Each Unit – 50 Intake). From the academic year 2015-16 the duration of the
program is for two years.
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4. Eligibility for Shiksha Shastri Entrance Test (SSET) – 2021
Candidates seeking admission into Shiksha shastri (B.Ed.) program must have:
I. Educational Qualifications:
a) Shastri (Sanskrit)/ B.A(L/OL)./ B.A. (Honors) /B.Sc. with Sanskrit as a main subject
having 1000 or more marks in three years degree program OR Vidwanmadhyama /
Siromani (Sanskrit) (Integrated course) in 10+2+3 Scheme OR Acharya / M.A.
(Sanskrit) / Vidwaduttama OR equivalent degree from any recognized Indian University
OR recognized examining body having obtained at least 50% marks or equivalent grade.
b) Eligibility conditions for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories will be
45% marks in the qualifying examinations.
c) The proof of having passed the qualifying examination should be submitted at the time
of admission. Otherwise, the candidature of the applicant shall stand cancelled.
II. Age-limit:
A candidate seeking admission into Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed) program must have
completed 20 years of age on or before 1
st
October, 2021. No age relaxation will be permitted.
III.Method of Selection:
Admission into Shiksha Shastri program will be through Online Computer Based Test
(CBT) called Shiksha Shastri Entrance Test (SSET). All candidates seeking admission in to
the program must apply online. All eligible candidates will be required to appear for online
Computer Based Test (CBT). Admit cards for appearing in the SSET will be uploaded on
website. Merit-lists for admission will be prepared and the information of successful candidates
will be uploaded on the University website.

The Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) Programme is a two-year professional programme in the field of Teacher Education which aims at preparing teacher educators and other education professionals including curriculum developers, educational policy analysts, planners, administrators, supervisors, school principals and researchers.

The Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) programme is designed to:

1. Prepare teacher educators equipped with knowledge and competencies to conduct as professionals and continuing professional development.

2. Prepare teacher educators with specialization in stage specific core component.

3. Develop teacher educators with deep and critical awareness of professional ethics and ability to critically engage in reflective practices.

4. Develop a rational conceptualization of educational research with an ability to carry out quality research in education. 

For admission into this programme, admissions are made on merit (in marks) secured in Siksha Sastri programme.

Duration : 4 semesters 

Medium of instruction : Sanskrit

No. of Seats : One Unit (55 Seats)

Age : Minimum 22 years as on 01.10.2021. 

Educational Qualification and Percentage Required:

Students who have passed Shastri/B.A (Sanskrit)/ Equivalent degree or Acharya /M.A Sanskrit/ Equivalent degree and Shiksha Shastri/ B.Ed. with Sanskrit Teaching Methodology with minimum 50% of marks from any recognized University are eligible. For the candidates Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwD category, a relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed in the minimum pass percentage.

Atleast 50% of marks in both theory and practicum and 50 % of marks in aggregate are required in Shiksha Shastri./B.Ed.(with Sanskrit Teaching Methodology) for admission into Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) programme.

Admission procedure:

Admission will be made on merit base.  Merit will be decided on the basis marks obtained in Siksha Shastri (B.Ed).

Vidyavaridhi (Doctor of Philosophy-Ph.D) Program:
Duration of the Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) : The duration of the Vidyavaridhi degree
shall be for a minimum period of three years from the date of registration (As per UGC,
M.Phil/Ph.D. Regulations – 2016) .
The candidate selected for Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D)Programme has to undergo
Vidyavaridhi Course Work (six months compulsory course) followed by written test. After
the Successful completion of 6 months course work, the research scholar will be allotted a
research supervisor for persuing Research work in concerned Sastra under his/her guidance.
This degree in research is known as Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) The Title of the Degree
printed in Sanskrit along with English Translation will be awarded.
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3. The University offers Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D) Program in the following
Subjects:
Sl.No. Name of Subject Sl.No. Name of Subject
1. Sahitya 8. Dvaita Vedanta
2. Vyakarana 9. Agama
3. Phalita Jyotisha 10. Mimamsa*
4. Siddhanta Jyotisha 11. Sankhaya Yoga
5. Nyaya 12. Veda bashyam*
6. Advaita Vedanta 13.
Sabdabodha Systems
(As per Vyakarana, Nyaya, Mimamsa)
7. Vishistadvaita Vedanta 14. Education
*The number of seats may likely to increase by the time of admission.
4. Number of seats available :
This Vidyavaridhi Entrance Test 2021 is meant for admission into Vidyavaridhi
(Ph.D) program in the National Sanskrit University, Tirupati only. The medium of instruction
and examination will be Sanskrit only. The number of seats available in the National Sanskrit
University, Tirupati for the Academic year 2021-22 are 59. The number of seats may likely
to increase by the time of admission.
5. Reservation of seats is as follows:
Sl.No. Category Reservation
1 For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) 15%
2 For candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5%
3 For Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-creamy layer as per Central
Govt. List. 27%
4 For Person with Disability (PwD) 3%
5 For candidate belonging to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10%
6. Competent Authorities for issuing the certificates for Reserved Categories
are as under:
Candidate who belongs to any of the above reserved categories should bring a
certificate of their category duly attested by a Gazette Officer at the time of admission in
University. Failing which the eligibility will be rejected. In case of non-availability of such
candidates, the seats will be filled from the merit list.
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a. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS Category- District Magistrate/SubDivisional Magistrate/Tehsildar/MRO/Competent Authority.
b. Candidates belonging to PwD and Visually Challenged- Chief Medical Officer of Civil
Hospital (40% or more disability will only be considered.)

Masters in Ancient Indian Management Techniques (MAIMT)

             (2 year UGC Approved Post Graduate Programme in Management)

No. of Seats                             : 22     

Age                                       : Minimum 20 years

Graduates from any discipline having secured a minimum of 50% marks are eligible to join in this programme.

This Programme covers Subjects like :

 *Ancient Indian Management Skills

* Vedic thoughts on Environmental Awareness and Natural Resource Management

* Personal Management in Indian Philosophic Systems and Upanishads

* Personal Management Techniques in Yoga and Ayurveda

* Management and organisational behaviour

* Managerial Communication

  Preference will be given to candidates having proficiency in Sanskrit.

* The programmes are offered subject to availability of number of students.

P.G. Diploma in Yoga Therapy and Stress Management.

      (Innovative programme)

This is an interdisciplinary course introduced under the innovative programme of the University Grants Commission. The course is aimed at disseminating the theoretical and practical knowledge of Patanjali’s Yoga Sastra, their therapeutic values and relevance in maintenance of sound, body and mind.

No. of Seats                        :   44 (The Administration reserves the right to enhance the seats under special circumstances subject to availability of teachers.)     

                                                (1)    22 seats for Regular students of University seeking admission under Dual-Degree Stream.

                                                (2)    22 seats for outsiders under general stream.

Duration                                 : 2 years ;     

Age                                          : Below 40 years as on 01.06.2021

Medium of instruction           : English

Eligibility                                 : Any graduate with second class from a recognised University. Preference will be given to the candidates having Sanskrit as one of the subjects/ proficiency in Sanskrit. In addition, they have to enclose Physical Fitness Certificate obtained from a certified medical practitioner not below the rank of Assistant Civil Surgeon.

Timings                                : 6.00 to 8.00 a.m. &    6.00 to 8.00 p.m.

Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Vijnana. (Innovative programme)

Duration of the Course                   : 2 years ;

Age                                                   : Below 40 Years as on 01.06.2021

Medium of Instruction                    : English (except paper V – Sanskrit)

Timings                                            :   6.00 to 8.00 a.m. & 6.00 to 8.00 p.m.

Number of seats                              : 44 (The Administration reserves the right to enhance the seats under special circumstances subject to availability of teachers.)

                                                                 (1) 22 seats for Regular (Face to Face Programmes) students of University seeking admission under Dual-programme Stream.

                                                                 (2) 22 seats for outsiders under general stream.

Eligibility                                         :      Any graduate from a recognized University. Preference will be given to the candidates having Sanskrit as one of the subjects/proficiency in Sanskrit. In addition, they have to enclose Physical Fitness Certificate obtained from a certified medical practitioner not below the rank of Assistant Civil Surgeon.

Note : The seats allocated to outsiders falling vacant under the programmes PG Diploma in Yoga and Stress Management or PG Diploma in Yoga Vijnana would be filled up with students studying in the University charging the fees prescribed for University students.

          * Selection will be done based on an entrance test / flexibility test / Interview

P.G. Diploma in Pourohitya

         Duration                                             : 2 years

         Medium of Instruction                       : Sanskrit & Telugu

         Number of seats                                 : 22 seats

                        Eligibility                                            : Pass in Diploma programme of Pourohitya

P.G. Diploma in Natural Language Processing.

Eligibility                                               : Acharya/any Master’s Degree with Sanskrit preferably in Nyaya, Vyakarana and Mimamsa.

Duration                                                : 2 years

No. of seats                                            : 22

P.G. Diploma in Web Technology :

                        Total number of seats                        : 22

                        Duration                                             : Two Years    

                        Number of courses                             : 7 Theory+1 Practical+1Project ;

Medium                                              : English

Eligibility                                            : Those who are studying Acharya or doing Vidyavaridhi.

Diploma in Temple Culture

         Duration                                             : One year

         Medium of Instruction                       : English/Sanskrit/Telugu

         Number of seats                                 : 44 seats (50 % of the seats are reserved for

  TTD employees)

Eligibility                                : Any graduate from a recognized University with Certificate in Temple Culture or Any Post Graduation

Diploma in Pourohitya

         Duration                                             : One year

         Medium of Instruction                       : Sanskrit & Telugu

         Number of seats                                 : 22 seats

Eligibility                                           :Pass in Certificate programme of Pourohitya/Prak-Sastri

*          Preference will be given to the candidates with certificate course in pourohitya

Diploma in Jyotisha & Vastu:

                        Duration                                             : One year

         Medium of Instruction                       : English/Telugu/Sanskrit

Number of seats                                 : 22

Eligibility        : Pass in certificate programme in Jyotisha/ Prak Sastri/+2 with sanskrit as subject

Diploma in Translation :

                        Duration                                             : 1 Year

                        Minimum age limit                             : 20

         Medium of Instruction                       : Sanskrit/Telugu/English/Hindi

                        Number of seats                                 : 22 ;

Eligibility                                            : Any graduate with good knowledge in Sanskrit from a rcognised university /certificate programme in translation of this university.

Certificate in Temple Culture

         Duration                                             : One year (3 days per week)

         Medium of Instruction                       : English/Sanskrit/Telugu

         Number of seats                                 : 44 seats (50 % of the seats are for TTD

 employees)

            Eligibility                                            : Any graduate from a recognized University

Certificate in Pourohitya

         Duration                                             : One year (3 days per week)

         Medium of Instruction                       : Sanskrit & Telugu

         Number of seats                                 : 44 seats

Eligibility                                           : Pass in SSC with Sanskrit

Certificate in Jyotisha :

                        Duration                                             : 6 Months

         Medium of Instruction                       : English/Sanskrit

                        Number of seats                                 : 22 ;

                        Eligibility                                            : Pass in SSC

Certificate in Communicative and functional Sanskrit :

                        Duration                                             : 9 Months

         Medium of Instruction                       : Sanskrit

                        Number of seats                                 : 22 ;

                        Eligibility                                            : Pass in SSC

Certificate in Translation :

                        Duration                                             : 6 Months

         Medium of Instruction                       : Sanskrit/Telugu/English

                        Number of seats                                 : 22 ;

                        Eligibility                                            : Pass in SSC

Certificate in Music (Vocal) :

                        Duration                                             : 6 Months

         Medium of Instruction                       : Sanskrit/Telugu/English

                        Number of seats                                 : 22 ;

                        Eligibility                                            : Pass in SSC

Certificate in Dance (Bharatanatyam) :

                        Duration                                             : 6 Months

         Medium of Instruction                       : Sanskrit/Telugu/English

                        Number of seats                                 : 22 ;

                        Eligibility                                            : Pass in SSC

Certificate in Sitar :

                        Duration                                             : 6 Months

         Medium of Instruction                       : Sanskrit/Telugu/English

                        Number of seats                                 : 22 ;

                        Eligibility                                            : Pass in SSC