SUBIS Bhopal Admission 2026

Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · SUBIS Bhopal · Estd. 2013

UG Closed PG Open PhD Open

SUBIS 2026-27 admissions expected to open June-July 2026 at sanchiuniv.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies

Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies (SUBIS), established in 2012 by an Act of the Madhya Pradesh state legislature (operational from 2013), is a unique state university dedicated to the academic study and global propagation of Buddhism, Buddhist philosophy and other Indic spiritual traditions including Hindu and Jain. Located at Sanchi in Raisen district (near Bhopal) — the site of the UNESCO World Heritage Buddhist stupas dating back to the 3rd century BCE — the university serves as a global centre for Buddhist scholarship.

SUBIS has four faculties — Buddhist Studies, Indic Studies (Hindu/Jain/Sikh philosophies), Languages (Pali, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Tibetan, Chinese), and Comparative Religions. Offers MA in Buddhist Studies, Pali, Sanskrit, Indic Studies, Tibetan Studies; PG Diplomas; and PhD programmes. The university maintains international academic partnerships with universities in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan and Myanmar.

Admissions to PG programmes through SUBIS Entrance + interview; CUET PG accepted for select programmes. PhD through SUBIS PhD entrance. Direct admission with academic merit + interview for foreign nationals.

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

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

SUBIS Entrance Examination

Conducted by Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies

SUBIS does not offer UG programmes. PG admissions to MA Buddhist Studies/Pali/Sanskrit/Indic Studies/Tibetan Studies through SUBIS Entrance + interview. CUET PG accepted for select programmes. PhD through SUBIS PhD entrance + interview. Foreign nationals through direct merit + interview.

Eligibility

MA: bachelor 50% (45% SC/ST) + SUBIS entrance/CUET PG. PhD: PG 55% + entrance + interview. Foreign nationals: equivalent qualification + interview.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
SUBIS Application 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	sanchiuniv.edu.in	Upcoming
SUBIS Entrance 2026	25 Jul 2026	—	sanchiuniv.edu.in	Upcoming
SUBIS Allotment 2026	30 Aug 2026	—	sanchiuniv.edu.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.

SUBIS merit scholarships, Buddhist studies fellowships, ICCR fellowships for foreign students, MP Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana.

Reservations

MP state policy: SC 16%, ST 20%, OBC 14%, EWS 10%, PwBD 6%; foreign students supernumerary.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies?

Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies admits students primarily through SUBIS Entrance Examination. 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 Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies?

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

When does Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies 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 Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies accept SUBIS Entrance Examination scores?

SUBIS Entrance Examination is the primary basis for admission at Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.