KSDSU Darbhanga Admission 2026

Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya
Darbhanga, Bihar · KSDSU Darbhanga · Estd. 1961
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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2026-27 admission notification on ksdsu.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya

Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University (KSDSU) is a state Sanskrit university located at Darbhanga in Bihar, established in 1961 by the Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University Act, 1961 of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. The university is named after Maharaja Kameshwar Singh of Darbhanga and is dedicated to teaching, research and documentation of Sanskrit and Indian Knowledge Systems.

KSDSU offers Shastri (UG), Acharya (PG), Vidya Varidhi (Ph.D), Diploma and Certificate programmes in Sanskrit, Vedanta, Mimamsa, Vyakaran, Sahitya, Jyotish, Nyaya, Ayurveda and Indian Philosophy. UG and PG admission is largely on the merit of the qualifying examination, with KSDSU PG Entrance and Acharya entrance for select courses; Ph.D admission uses the KSDSU Research Entrance.

The 2026-27 admission notification, programme list and counselling schedule are released on the official portal at ksdsu.edu.in. The university is UGC-recognised under Section 22.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Class 12 merit-based admission

Class 12 / Bachelor's merit + KSDSU entrance
Conducted by Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University

KSDSU admits candidates on the merit of the qualifying examination — Class 12 for UG (Shastri) and Bachelor's degree for PG (Acharya) — supplemented by KSDSU PG Entrance and Acharya entrance for select courses. Ph.D (Vidya Varidhi) admission is through the KSDSU Research Entrance.

Other accepted exams

  • Class 12 merit
  • Bachelor's merit
  • KSDSU entrance

Eligibility

Shastri (UG): 10+2 from a recognised board with Sanskrit / Arts / equivalent. Acharya (PG): Bachelor's degree in the relevant Sanskrit discipline; KSDSU PG entrance. Diploma / Certificate: as per programme. Vidya Varidhi (Ph.D): Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate; KSDSU Research Entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
2026-27 admission notification TBA notification KSDSU Ongoing
KSDSU PG / Acharya / Research entrance TBA exam KSDSU Upcoming
Counselling and seat allotment TBA counselling KSDSU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the KSDSU notification
    Visit ksdsu.edu.in for the 2026-27 admission notification with programme list, fee structure and eligibility.
  2. 2
    Apply online
    Register on the KSDSU online application portal, fill personal and academic details, upload qualifying-exam marksheets and pay the application fee.
  3. 3
    Appear for the entrance / interview
    Sit the KSDSU PG / Acharya / Research Entrance on the date notified.
  4. 4
    Counselling and admission
    Selected candidates participate in KSDSU counselling, exercise programme preferences and confirm allotment by reporting to the Darbhanga campus.

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.

Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Veda Sanskrit Pratishthan scholarships, Bihar State scholarships, KSDSU merit awards, Sanskrit-specific Central / state awards.

Reservations

Bihar state reservation: SC 16%, ST 1%, EBC 18%, BC 12%, EWS 10%, BC women 3%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya?
Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya admits students primarily through Class 12 / Bachelor's merit + KSDSU entrance. 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 Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya 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 Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya accept Class 12 / Bachelor's merit + KSDSU entrance scores?
Class 12 / Bachelor's merit + KSDSU entrance is the primary basis for admission at Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.