Central Sanskrit University — Ph.D. Admission 2025-26
Address: 56-57, Institutional Area, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110058
Email: et2024@csu.co.in | Website: www.sanskrit.nic.in
Introduction
Online applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. (Vidya Varidhi) programme 2025-26 at various campuses and affiliated research centres of Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi. The admission process is as per UGC Regulations notified on 28 March 2024.
Eligible candidates may apply online through the admission portal: https://sanskritadm.samarth.edu.in/2025/
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Window | 01.09.2025 – 15.09.2025 |
| Written Presentation | 05.10.2025 |
| Oral Presentation | Dates to be notified by respective centres |
| Publication of Selected Candidates | As per schedule |
Candidates who qualified UGC NET (Dec 2024 / June 2025: JRF, NET, Only Ph.D. qualified) are eligible to apply.
Disciplines & NET Codes
| Discipline | Subjects | UGC-NET Paper Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Veda-Vedanga & Vedic Sciences | Vyakarana, Jyotish, Veda/ Pauranika Karmakanda, Vedanga, Vedic Science | Sanskrit Traditional Subjects (73), Sanskrit (25), Indian Knowledge System (103), Hindu Studies (102) |
| Shiksha Shastra & Training | Education | Education (09) |
| Language, Literature & Sanskrit Studies | Sanskrit Literature, Puranas & Itihasa, English, Hindi, Natya Shastra, Pali, Prakrit | Sanskrit (25), Hindi (20), English (30), Performing Arts (65), Pali (83), Prakrit (91), IKS (103) |
| Classical Knowledge Systems | Dharmashastra, Comparative Religion, Hindu Studies | Sanskrit (25), Sanskrit Traditional (73), Comparative Religion (62), Hindu Studies (102), IKS (103) |
| Shastra Studies | Buddhist Studies, Jain Studies, Gandhian & Peace Studies, Advaita Vedanta, Mimamsa, Nyaya, Sankhya, Yoga, Shastras | Buddhist/Jaina/Gandhian Studies (60), Sanskrit (25), Shastras (03), IKS (103), Pali (83), Prakrit (91) |
| Contemporary Knowledge Systems & Humanities | Law, Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology, Geography, Commerce, Public Administration | Law (58), Pol. Science (02), Economics (01), History (06), Sociology (05), Geography (80), Commerce (08), Public Administration (14) |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences & Technology | Computer Science, Sanskrit Computational Linguistics | Computer Science (87), Sanskrit (25), Sanskrit Traditional (73) |
| Yogic Sciences & Holistic Health | Yoga, Ayurveda, Spiritual Studies | Yoga (100), Indian Knowledge System (103) |
Important Notes
- Follow UGC Guidelines (2022, 2024) for Ph.D. admissions.
- Admission will include Written & Oral presentations.
- Final list of selected candidates will be published on University website.
- Contact for queries: vv-admission@csu.co.in
