Central Sanskrit University Vidyavaridhi PhD Admission 2026-27 is open. Last date to apply online is 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM. 250 seats across 25 research centres. Application fee ₹2,000 for unreserved and ₹1,000 for reserved categories. Apply on sanskritadm.samarth.edu.in. Official notification on sanskrit.nic.in.
Key fact
On this notice
Last date
15 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Pay / stipend
As per UGC fellowship
Fee
₹2,000 (UR); ₹1,000 (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
Location
New Delhi + 25 centres
Age limit
As per UGC
Who can apply
UGC-NET qualified with relevant PG in Sanskrit or other disciplines
Central Sanskrit University is a central university under the Ministry of Education. It promotes Sanskrit studies and research through its network of campuses and research centres. This notice invites applications for the Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) programme for the 2026-27 academic session.
What kind of role this is
This is a full-time doctoral research programme. Selected candidates pursue Ph.D. in Sanskrit and related disciplines at designated research centres. It follows UGC norms for research and fellowship.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
You have qualified UGC-NET.
You hold Acharya, M.A. or equivalent in Sanskrit, or a relevant postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks (relaxation as per rules).
You can complete the application on the Samarth portal by 15 November 2026.
Skip if
You have not qualified UGC-NET.
Your postgraduate degree is not in a relevant discipline or does not meet the marks criteria.
You cannot meet the 15 November deadline.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official notice
Online application starts
2 November 2026, 10:00 AM
Last date to apply online
15 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Tentative exam date
22 November 2026
Fee
₹2,000 (Unreserved); ₹1,000 (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
Available positions
250 seats across 25 research centres. Category-wise seats are listed in the official reserved seats notice. No single summary table is reprinted here.
1. Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) — UGC Fellowship 250 Seats
Eligibility
UGC-NET qualified.
Acharya / M.A. in Sanskrit or equivalent, or relevant PG with minimum marks as per UGC.
Meet any additional criteria in the prospectus.
Total seats — 250.
Educational qualifications
Programme
Degree / marks
Extras
Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.)
UGC-NET + relevant PG (Acharya/MA Sanskrit or equivalent) with prescribed percentage
As detailed in prospectus
Selection
Written examination — 70% weightage.
Presentation and interview / viva-voce — 30% weightage.
Is there an entrance exam? Yes. Written test carries 70% and interview 30%.
More openings are on the admissions board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.
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