TNSU Tirupati Admission 2026

The National Sanskrit University
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh · TNSU Tirupati · Estd. 1987
UG Opening Soon PG Opening Soon PhD Opening Soon
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CUET UG 2026 exam window 11–31 May 2026 — CUET UG application fee Rs 1,000 / CUET PG fee Rs 1,200; NSU counselling fee Rs 300. NSU 2026-27 admission portal at nsktu.ac.in opens after CUET results. Updated: 2026-05-10

About The National Sanskrit University

The National Sanskrit University (NSU), Tirupati — formerly Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha — is a public central university located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Founded in 1961 as a Sanskrit Vidyapeetha and granted Deemed-to-be-University status in 1987, it was upgraded to a Central University by the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 (along with two other Sanskrit central universities). NSU specialises in Sanskrit, Indic languages and traditional shastric studies alongside modern interdisciplinary subjects.

NSU offers Shastri (UG), Acharya (PG), Vidya Varidhi (PhD), and Vidya Vachaspati (DLit) programmes across various Sanskrit shastras (Sahitya, Vyakarana, Vedanta, Nyaya, Mimamsa, Dharma Shastra, Jyotish, Puranetihasa, Sanskrit Education etc.) plus modern subjects like Sanskrit linguistics, computational linguistics and translation studies. The university also offers BA (Honours) and MA in Sanskrit through CUET UG / CUET PG.

NSU UG admissions to BA (Hons) are conducted through CUET UG; MA Sanskrit admits through CUET PG; the traditional Shastri/Acharya pathways admit through the NSU-conducted Vidya Vachaspati Eligibility Test (VVET) for Shastri-eligible candidates. After CUET results, candidates register on the NSU admission portal and pay a counselling fee for seat allotment.

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Application fee: ₹1,300 (General) / ₹1,300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

CUET UG / CUET PG / VVET (Shastri-Acharya)
Conducted by NTA + NSU Tirupati

BA (Hons) Sanskrit admits through CUET UG. MA Sanskrit admits through CUET PG. Shastri (traditional 3-year UG) and Acharya (traditional 2-year PG) admit through the NSU-conducted Vidya Vachaspati Eligibility Test (VVET) plus subject-specific tests. NCET (National Common Entrance Test) admits to integrated teacher-education programmes.

Other accepted exams

  • CUET UG
  • CUET PG
  • NCET
  • VVET
  • UGC-NET

Eligibility

Shastri / BA (Hons) Sanskrit: 10+2 from a recognised board with Sanskrit as a subject (or qualifying Sanskrit aptitude); minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/PwBD). Acharya / MA Sanskrit: Shastri or BA (Sanskrit) with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). PhD (Vidya Varidhi): Acharya / MA with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / NSU PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 exam 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 Entrance cuet.nta.nic.in Ongoing
CUET UG 2026 result (tentative) 01 Jul 2026 Result cuet.nta.nic.in Upcoming
NSU 2026-27 admission portal opens TBA Application nsktu.ac.in Upcoming
NSU VVET (Shastri / Acharya entrance) TBA Entrance nsktu.ac.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

NSU offers Government of India Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS through the National Scholarship Portal, the UGC Non-NET Fellowship for MPhil/PhD scholars, and the Sanskrit-specific traditional scholarships supported by the Ministry of Education for meritorious Shastri/Acharya students.

Reservations

Reservation per Government of India norms: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal. NSU additionally provides supernumerary seats for foreign-national Sanskrit students under the ICCR scheme.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at The National Sanskrit University?
The National Sanskrit University admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG / VVET (Shastri-Acharya). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at The National Sanskrit University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1300 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does The National Sanskrit University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at The National Sanskrit University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does The National Sanskrit University accept CUET UG / CUET PG / VVET (Shastri-Acharya) scores?
CUET UG / CUET PG / VVET (Shastri-Acharya) is the primary basis for admission at The National Sanskrit University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.