KKSU Nagpur Admission 2026

Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya
Nagpur, Maharashtra · KKSU Nagpur · Estd. 1997
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KKSU 2026-27 online registration expected to open June 2026; admission on qualifying-exam merit. Updated: 2026-06-17

About Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya

Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya (KKSU), established in 1997 by an Act of the Maharashtra state legislature, is the state Sanskrit university of Maharashtra. Located at Ramtek in Nagpur district — the place where, according to Mahakavi Kalidasa's Meghadūta, the Yaksha was exiled (and which has historic associations with the poet Kalidasa). The university is named 'Kavi Kulguru' (poet-teacher-master) Kalidasa, the 4th-5th century CE Sanskrit poet and dramatist.

KKSU has departments of Vyakarana (Grammar), Sahitya (Literature), Vedanta, Jyotisha, Dharmashastra, Ayurveda, Yoga, Sanskrit Computing, Performing Arts, Comparative Philology and Manuscriptology. Offers Shastri (BA), Acharya (MA), Vidyavaridhi (PhD), Shiksha Shastri (BEd) and Diploma/Certificate programmes. NAAC accredited.

UG/PG admissions through KKSU-conducted entrance and merit. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. PhD through KKSU PET. Traditional pathshala graduates accepted with equivalence.

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Application fee: ₹400 (General) / ₹200 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

KKSU Entrance / CUET
Conducted by Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya

UG/PG admissions through KKSU-conducted entrance and merit. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. PhD through KKSU PET. Traditional pathshala graduates accepted with equivalence.

Eligibility

Shastri (UG): Plus Two pass + Sanskrit knowledge. Acharya (PG): Shastri/bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + PET.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
Online registration (expected) Invalid Date — — Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Register at kksanskrituni.ac.in
  2. 2
    Pay fee + submit details
  3. 3
    Appear for KKSU entrance/CUET if applicable
  4. 4
    Counselling + fee payment + reporting

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.

KKSU Sanskrit Pragati scholarship (UGC), Maharashtra state Mahajyoti/Sarathi, Central Sector Scholarship, Sanskrit fellowship for traditional scholars.

Reservations

Maharashtra state policy: SC 13%, ST 7%, VJ-A 3%, NT-B 2.5%, NT-C 3.5%, NT-D 2%, OBC 19%, SBC 2%, EWS 10%, PwBD 4-5%; Pathshala graduate quota.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya?
Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya admits students primarily through KKSU Entrance / CUET. 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 Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹400 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹200 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Kavi Kulguru Kalidas 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 Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya accept KKSU Entrance / CUET scores?
KKSU Entrance / CUET is the primary basis for admission at Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.