Central Sanskrit University Vidyavaridhi PhD Admission 2026-27. Online registration open till 15 November 2026. About 250 seats across research centres. Apply on sanskritadm.samarth.edu.in. Official details on sanskrit.nic.in.
Key fact
On this notice
Last date
15 November 2026 (as shown on portal)
Vacancies
Approximately 250 across research centres
Location
CSU campuses and approved Research Centres
Who can apply
Acharya/MA in Sanskrit or relevant PG with 55% + NET eligibility where required
Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, is a central university focused on Sanskrit and Indian knowledge systems. It runs the Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) programme at its campuses and approved research centres across India.
What kind of role this is
Doctoral admission. Full-time research programme. Selection involves written component and interview. Not a job posting. Fellowship rules follow university and UGC norms.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
You hold Acharya / M.A. / Vidwat Uttama in Sanskrit or equivalent, or a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from a UGC-recognised institution.
You meet UGC-NET requirements where applicable for the session.
You want to pursue research in Sanskrit or related Indian knowledge system areas.
Skip if
You do not have the minimum postgraduate marks or NET eligibility where required.
You are looking for a taught Master’s programme (this is Ph.D. only on the current portal cycle).
You cannot complete online registration by the portal deadline.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official portal / notices
Notification
Around 12 October 2026 (original); portal currently shows open
Online registration
Open; closes 15 November 2026 (as displayed on samarth portal)
Approximately 250 seats across various research centres. Exact centre-wise and category-wise matrix is available on the official notification and portal. Reservation follows central government rules.
Does this lead to a permanent job? No. It is a Ph.D. admission. Fellowship is subject to university and funding rules.
More openings are on the admissions board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.
Stay safe: Campus Reality never charges you. Pay only the fee printed in the official notice, only on the official site (sanskritadm.samarth.edu.in). Nobody can guarantee selection for money.