CSU Delhi Admission 2026

The Central Sanskrit University
Delhi, Delhi · CSU Delhi · Estd. 1970
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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2026-27 admission notification on sanskrit.nic.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About The Central Sanskrit University

Central Sanskrit University (CSU) is a Central Sanskrit University headquartered at Janakpuri, New Delhi, originally established in 1970 as Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education) and conferred deemed-to-be university status in 2002. The institution was elevated to a full Central University in March 2020 by the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 of the Indian Parliament. CSU operates from 12 campuses across India.

CSU offers Shastri (UG), Acharya (PG), Vidya Varidhi (Ph.D), Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed Sanskrit), Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed Sanskrit), Diploma and Certificate programmes in Sanskrit, Veda, Vyakaran, Sahitya, Darshan, Jyotish, Dharmashastra, Sahitya, Puranetihasa, Manuscriptology and other traditional shastras. UG and PG admission is conducted through the CSU Common Entrance Test plus the All-India Sanskrit Entrance Test (AISET); Ph.D admission uses the CSU Research Entrance Test plus interview.

The 2026-27 admission notification, programme list and entrance schedule are released on the official portal at sanskrit.nic.in.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

CSU CET / AISET 2026
Conducted by Central Sanskrit University

UG (Shastri) and PG (Acharya) admission at CSU is conducted through the CSU Common Entrance Test plus the All-India Sanskrit Entrance Test (AISET); Ph.D (Vidya Varidhi) admission uses the CSU Research Entrance Test plus interview. CSU operates from 12 campuses across India.

Other accepted exams

  • CSU CET
  • AISET
  • CUET PG

Eligibility

Shastri (UG): 10+2 with Sanskrit / Arts / equivalent. Acharya (PG): Bachelor's degree in the relevant Sanskrit discipline. Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed Sanskrit): Bachelor's + B.Ed entrance per NCTE. Diploma / Certificate: as per programme. Vidya Varidhi (Ph.D): Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate plus CSU Research Entrance Test.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
2026-27 admission notification TBA notification CSU Ongoing
CSU CET / AISET application TBA application CSU Upcoming
CSU CET / AISET examination TBA exam CSU Upcoming
Counselling and campus allotment TBA counselling CSU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the CSU notification
    Visit sanskrit.nic.in for the 2026-27 admission notification with programme list, fee structure, campus list (12 campuses) and entrance schedule.
  2. 2
    Apply online
    Register on the CSU online application portal, fill personal and academic details, upload qualifying-exam marksheets and pay the application fee.
  3. 3
    Appear for the entrance
    Sit CSU CET / AISET on the date notified for Shastri / Acharya / Shiksha Shastri programmes; Ph.D candidates appear for CSU Research Entrance + interview.
  4. 4
    Counselling and admission
    Selected candidates participate in CSU counselling, exercise campus / programme preferences and confirm allotment by reporting to the allotted CSU 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, MoE Sanskrit-specific awards, CSU merit scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

Central Sanskrit University reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at The Central Sanskrit University?
The Central Sanskrit University admits students primarily through CSU CET / AISET 2026. 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 Central Sanskrit University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does The Central Sanskrit University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at The Central 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 Central Sanskrit University accept CSU CET / AISET 2026 scores?
CSU CET / AISET 2026 is the primary basis for admission at The Central Sanskrit University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.