KSU Bangalore Admission 2026

Karnataka Samskrit University

Bangalore, Karnataka · KSU Bangalore · Estd. 2011

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

KSU 2026-27 admission notification on ksu.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Karnataka Samskrit University

Karnataka Samskrit University (KSU) is a state Sanskrit university located at Pampa Mahakavi Road, Chamarajpet, Bengaluru in Karnataka, established in 2010 by the KSU Act, 2010 of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. KSU is dedicated to teaching, research and documentation of Sanskrit, Indian Knowledge Systems and Vedic traditions with strong focus on Karnataka's Sanskrit heritage.

KSU offers Prak Shastri (PUC level), Shastri (UG), Acharya (PG), Vidya Varidhi (Ph.D), Diploma and Certificate programmes in Sanskrit, Veda, Vyakaran, Sahitya, Darshan, Jyotish, Ayurveda, Indian Philosophy and Karnataka Sanskrit tradition. Admission is largely on merit + KSU CET; Ph.D via KSU Research Entrance.

KSU portal at ksu.ac.in.

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

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

KSU CET / KSU Research Entrance

Conducted by Karnataka Samskrit University

KSU admits Shastri (UG) / Acharya (PG) via merit + KSU CET; Vidya Varidhi (Ph.D) via KSU Research Entrance.

Other accepted exams

KSU CET
KSU Research Entrance

Eligibility

Shastri (UG): 10+2 with Sanskrit / Arts / equivalent. Acharya (PG): Bachelor's in the relevant Sanskrit discipline. Vidya Varidhi (Ph.D): Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate; KSU Research Entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
KSU CET / Research Entrance	TBA	exam	KSU	Upcoming
KSU counselling	TBA	counselling	KSU	Upcoming

How to Apply

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Read the KSU notification

Visit ksu.ac.in.
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Apply online

Register on the KSU portal.
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KSU CET / Research Entrance

Sit the KSU CET or Research Entrance.
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Counselling

KSU counselling at the Chamarajpet campus, Bengaluru.

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, Karnataka State scholarships, KSU merit awards, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through ePASS / NSP.

Reservations

Karnataka state reservation: SC 17.15%, ST 6.95%, Cat 1 4%, Cat 2A 15%, Cat 2B 4%, Cat 3A 4%, Cat 3B 5%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Karnataka Samskrit University?

Karnataka Samskrit University admits students primarily through KSU CET / KSU Research 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 Karnataka Samskrit University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Karnataka Samskrit University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Karnataka Samskrit 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 Karnataka Samskrit University accept KSU CET / KSU Research Entrance scores?

KSU CET / KSU Research Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Karnataka Samskrit University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.