SSUS Admission 2026

Shree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit

Ernakulam, Kerala · SSUS · Estd. 1994

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

SSUS admissions for 2026-27 expected to open in June-July 2026. UG SUCAP via ssus.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Shree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS), established in 1993 by the SSUS Act and made operational in 1994, is the state Sanskrit university of Kerala. Headquartered at Kalady in Ernakulam district — the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya — the university was created to promote Sanskrit, Indian languages, philosophy and traditional knowledge systems.

SSUS has the main campus at Kalady and nine regional centres at Thiruvananthapuram, Thuravoor, Ettumanoor, Thrissur, Panmana, Payyannur, Koyilandy, Tirur and Thalassery. Offers BA/MA/MPhil/PhD in Sanskrit, Malayalam, Hindi, English, Sociology, Philosophy, Vedanta, Vyakarana, Nyaya, Sahitya, Manuscriptology and Performing Arts. NAAC A+ accredited.

UG admissions through Sanskrit University Centralised Allotment Process (SUCAP) based on Plus Two marks. PG/MPhil admissions through SSUS-conducted entrance. PhD through entrance + interview. CUET accepted for select PG. State reservation applies.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

SSUS Entrance / SUCAP

Conducted by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit

UG admissions through Sanskrit University CAP (SUCAP) based on Plus Two marks. PG/MPhil admissions through SSUS-conducted entrance. PhD through entrance + research interview. CUET PG accepted for select departments since 2022.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass in relevant stream. PG: bachelor degree 50% (45% SC/ST). MPhil/PhD: PG 55% + entrance/interview.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
SSUS UG SUCAP 2026 Registration	15 Jun 2026	—	ssus.ac.in	Upcoming
SSUS PG Entrance 2026	10 Jul 2026	—	ssus.ac.in	Upcoming
SSUS PhD Entrance 2026	05 Sept 2026	—	ssus.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.

Kerala state e-grantz, Central Sector Scholarship, Sanskrit Pragati scholarships (UGC), Inspire (for related disciplines), SC/ST/OBC merit-cum-means.

Reservations

Kerala state policy: SC 8%, ST 2%, SEBC subcategories, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Shree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit?

Shree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit admits students primarily through SSUS Entrance / SUCAP. 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 Shree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Shree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Shree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit 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 Shree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit accept SSUS Entrance / SUCAP scores?

SSUS Entrance / SUCAP is the primary basis for admission at Shree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.