The Sanskrit College and University: Admission to 2-Year Post Graduate Courses under NEP 2020 in Academic session 2026-27

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The Sanskrit College and University

Kolkata, West Bengal

Admission to 2-Year Post Graduate Courses under NEP 2020 in Academic session 2026-27

The Sanskrit College and University
Kolkata, West Bengal
Admission to 2-Year Post Graduate Courses under NEP 2020 in Academic session 2026-27

Date of opening of online PG Admission portal 16^th June, 2026
Aoolication Closins date 30^th June, 2026

The Former Sanskrit College has been conferred the status of a University by The Sanskrit College and University, West Bengal Act XXXIII of 2015.

Indian Students who have passed Honours/Major in single subject in any discipline from any recognized University can apply online through the Website www.sanskritcollegeanduniversity.ac.in for admission to the Two year Postgraduate Programme.

Online application will be started from 16^th June, 2026.
Applicant students are advised to visit the University website (www.sanskritcollegeanduniversity.ac.in ) regularly for updates.

Location of the Sanskrit College and University:
From Sealdah & Howrah Railway Station to 1, Bankim Chatterjee Street, Kolkata - 700 073.
(Near Coffee House, College Street, adjacent Presidency University and the University of Calcutta)

Our Admission Helpline: +91 76993 24331 / +91 96147 85437
From Monday to Friday (On working days except notified holidays, between 10:00 A.M. and 05:00 P.M.)

Schedule of Admission in M.A. / Acharya Programme 2026

Date of opening of online portal for PG Admission application	16th June, 2026
Application Closing date	30th June, 2026
Admit Card download	1st July, 2026 & 2nd July, 2026
Admission Test Date	3rd July, 2026
Publication of 1st Merit List	8th July, 2026
Online Admission on the basis of 1st Merit List	8th July, 2026 to 12th July, 2026
Publication of 2nd Merit List	14th July, 2026
Online Admission on the basis of 2nd Merit List	14th July, 2026 to 19th July, 2026
Publication of 3rd Merit List	21st July, 2026
Online Admission on the basis of 3rd Merit List	21st July, 2026 to 26th July, 2026
Final Round Admission against the Vacant Seats (if available)	30th July, 2026
Document Verification and First Semester Class Commencement	3rd August, 2026
Re-opening of Portal against the Vacant Seats (if available)	31st July, 2026 to 2nd August, 2026
Publication of Merit List against the Vacant Seats (if available)	4th August, 2026
Online admission Against the Vacant Seats (if available)	4th August, 2026 to 6th August, 2026
Document Verification	7th August, 2026
Admission Closed	7th August, 2026

Eligibility Criteria for Application

SCU or Non-SCU UG Students having Honours / Major in a single Subject and having Passed in the 5th Semester Examination and are pursuing 6th semester in 2026 under NEP or CBCS are eligible to apply for admission subject to fulfilment of other eligibility criteria.
SCU or Non-SCU UG Students completed Honours / Major in a single Subject (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) under NEP or CBCS are also eligible to apply for admission subject to fulfilment of other eligibility criteria.
UG Degree holders having minimum 120 credits in Hons./Single Major Subject up to 6 Semesters (3 years) and minimum 50% of 120 credits from the Core Courses/Major Discipline as per NEP 2020 are eligible to apply for admission to PG Courses. One who seeks admission to the PG programme in a discipline corresponding to their Minor discipline needs to study minimum 12 credits in that Minor subject of their Hons./Single Major degree course up to 6 semesters (3 years).
An Indian student who passed Honours/Major in single Subject course (3 years/6 semesters) shall be eligible for admission to the PG programme in a discipline that corresponds to either the Major or Minor(s) or any discipline studied during the Undergraduate (UG) programme.
(Please see the subject wise eligibility criteria page no. 14 )
UG Degree holders in MDC (Multi-Disciplinary Subjects) / General Graduates or Honors with a Core Vocational Subject are not eligible to apply for admission to PG Course.
For those who join 2-year PG programmes, there shall only be one exit point. Students who exit at the end of 1st year shall be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma.
Academic session will be July to December for Odd Semester, and January to June for Even Semester.

Application and Admission Process

Instructions:

Visit the University website, www.sanskritcollegeanduniversity.ac.in , and Find PG Admission section then click on “Apply Now for New Applicant” to begin the application process.
Carefully read all instructions provided in the link and complete the application form in accordance with the prescribed guidelines.
After successful submission of the online application form, applicants must download and retain a printed copy of the completed application form for future reference and verification purposes.
Merit lists shall be published on the dates specified in the admission schedule:
- Merit List shall be prepared based on aggregate percentage of marks obtained from 1st to 5th semester of UG programme.
- For candidates seeking admission to a PG programme in a discipline other than their UG Major discipline, Merit list shall be prepared based on aggregate percentage of marks obtained from 1st to 5th semester of UG programme. Additionally, the students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.
Candidates whose names appear in the merit list must pay the prescribed admission fees through the online payment system within the stipulated deadline notified by the University. Failure to complete the fee payment within the prescribed period shall result in cancellation of the admission offer.
If seats remain vacant after admissions from the First Merit List, subsequent merit lists (Second and Third Merit Lists) shall be published, subject to seat availability.
If vacancies still exist after completion of admissions through the Third Merit List, the University may conduct a Mop-Up Round. Details of such a round shall be notified separately, subject to approval by the competent authority.
All admission remained provisional subject to the physical verification of all relevant documents at the University.
Classes for the First Semester of Postgraduate (PG) Programmes are scheduled to commence on 3 August, 2026.
Academic Session shall be July to December for Odd Semester, and January to June for Even Semester in every academic Year.

N.B.: Applicants are advised to carefully note the admission schedule and keep it readily available for reference in order to avoid missing any event or deadline related to the admission process.

Following documents are required before filling up Application form:

Mark sheets of all UG semesters up to 5th semester under NEP/CBCS.
Admit card of Secondary examination.
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if any.
PWD/EWS certificate, if any.
Color photograph in white back ground (within 50 kb) in .jpg format.
Applicant’s signature in white back ground (within 30 kb) in .jpg format.
e-mail address and permanent contact number of the candidate.
Aadhar Number.
ABC ID.

Before submission of online application, following points must be ensured [Kolkata Campus]:

all the fields in the application form are correctly filled up.
The application form is filled up in conformity with detailed eligibility criteria.
Course to be applied is correctly selected.
Aggregate Marks of 1st to 5th semesters were properly calculated.
Photograph and the signature of the applicant are properly uploaded.
Signature should be legible and visible.

Seats Allotment for SCU and Non-SCU Candidates

The ratio for Home University students and other University students shall be 90:10 in case of State-aided Unitary Universities. However, the unfilled Home University Seats, if any, will be filled up by the outside University students and vice-versa.
For candidates seeking admission to the PG programme in a discipline other than their UG Honours/Major discipline (need to qualify University Level Eligibility Test) shall be considered as Non-SCU candidates.

Detailed seats allotment as follow:

Subjects	UR	SC (22%)	ST (6%)	OBC (7%)	EWS (10%)	PH (3%)	Total Intake
Advaita Vedanta (TOL)	15	7	2	2	3	1	30
Ancient Indian and World History (AIWH)	29	12	3	4	6	2	56
Bengali	39	16	4	5	7	2	73
English	36	15	4	5	7	2	69
Linguistics	21	9	2	3	4	1	40
Pali	15	7	2	2	3	1	30
Philosophy	29	12	3	4	6	2	56
Sahitya (TOL)	7	3	1	1	2	1	15
Sanskrit	41	18	5	6	8	2	80
Vayakarana (TOL)	7	3	1	1	2	1	15
Nabadwip Campus
Sanskrit	21	9	2	3	4	1	40

SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH candidates should submit their certificate issued as per the West Bengal Govt. rules. Candidates from other Universities outside West Bengal will have to submit domicile certificate along with their SC/ST/OBC certificate.

Subject Wise Eligibility Criteria

Kolkata Campua
Sl. No.	Courses	Eligibility Criteria for Unreserved Candidates
1	Two Years (Four Semesters) PG in Advaita Vedanta (TOL)	- 5% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in Sanskrit/TOL (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. - Or 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline with Sanskrit / Tol as minor (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.) - Or 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.)
2	Two Years (Four Semesters) PG in Ancient Indian and World History (AIWH)	- 50% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in History / Ancient Indian History / Ancient Indian and World History / Archaeology / any other related subjects (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. - Or 50% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline with History / Ancient Indian History / Ancient Indian and World History / Archaeology / any other related subjects as minor passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.) - Or 50% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.)
3	Two Years (Four Semesters) PG in Bengali	- 50% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in Bengali (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. - Or 50% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline with Bengali as minor passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.) - Or 50% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.)
4	Two Years (Four Semesters) PG in English	- 50% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in English (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. - Or 50% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline with English as minor passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.) - Or 50% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.)
5	Two Years (Four Semesters) PG in Linguistics	- 45% & above marks in Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test).
6	Two Years (Four Semesters) PG in Pali	- 45% & above marks in Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test).
7	Two Years (Four Semesters) PG in Philosophy	- 50% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in Philosophy (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. - Or 50% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline with Philosophy as minor passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (Students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.) - Or 50% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (Students of this category
8	Two Years (Four Semesters) PG in Sahitya (TOL)	- 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in Sanskrit / TOL (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. - Or 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline with Sanskrit/ Tol as minor (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.) - Or 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.)
9	Two Years (Four Semesters) PG in Sanskrit	- 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in Sanskrit / TOL (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. - Or 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline with Sanskrit / Tol as minor (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.) - Or 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.)
10	Two Years (Four Semesters) PG in Vyakarana (TOL)	- 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in Sanskrit/TOL (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. - Or 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline with Sanskrit / Tol as minor (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.) - Or 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.)
Nabadwip Campus
1	Two Years (Four Semesters) PG in Sanskrit	- 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in Sanskrit / TOL (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. - Or 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline with Sanskrit / Tol as minor (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.) - Or 45% & above marks in UG Honours / Major in a single Subject in any discipline (3 years or 6 semesters) passed in any 4 preceding years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) or current year under NEP or CBCS from any recognized University. (students of this category need to qualify the University level Eligibility Test.)

Relaxation for SC / ST / OBC / PH / EWS candidates shall be applicable as per Government rules, directives, and constitutional provisions, in the minimum eligibility criteria (cut-off percentage) by 5%. (Provided the candidate should achieve the qualifying marks in their respective Honours subjects).
Candidate should enter the aggregate percentage of total marks obtained in 1st to 5th semesters in (3 years or 6 semesters) Honours / Major in a single Subject under NEP or CBCS.
Sports Quota relaxation of 5% shall be available to Sports persons who have participated at State Level and above competitions/events (Certificate issued by State/Central Government shall be required).

University-level Entrance Test

Candidates seeking admission to the PG programme in a discipline other than their UG Major discipline, selection shall be based on the aggregate percentage of UG marks (1st to 5th semester) following a University Level Eligibility Test. Applicants need to qualify this test.
Entrance Examination Pattern:
- The University-level Eligibility Test shall carry a total of 20 marks.
- Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks (8 out of 20) to qualify in the Test.
- The question paper shall consist of One (1) long-answer question of 10 marks, to be attempted from a choice of three (3) questions. Two (2) shortanswer questions of 5 marks each, to be attempted from a choice of five (5) questions.
- The total duration of the Eligibility Test shall be 60 minutes.
- Candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions provided on the question paper and manage their time appropriately during the examination.
- Subject wise Eligibility Test syllabus will be notified on the University Website.
- Candidates appearing to the Test need to pay Rs.100/ as Eligibility Test fee (non-refundable).
- Candidates need to download admit card of this test in 1st and 2nd July from the University Website.
The said test shall be conducted by the University.

University Fees (PG)

Online Student Admission Fee for Post Graduate admission is fixed at Rs. 6,450/- (for General/EWS category students) and Rs. 6,000/- (for SC / ST / OBC-A / OBC-B / PH / EWS category students) for the Academic Session 2025-26. Relaxation of fees for the above reserved categories will be allowed subject to submission of proper certificate issued by the competent authority. (As per Govt. rules)

Admission Fees (PG)
Sl. No.	Specification	Fees
1	Tuition Fees @ Rs. 100 per month	Rs. 600/- (Rs. 100/- X 6)
2	Admission Fee (one time)	Rs. 1,000/-
3	Session Charge @ Rs. 1,000/- per semester	Rs. 1,000/-
4	Library Deposit Fee (Refundable)	Rs. 2,000/-
5	Library Fee @ Rs. 100/- per semester	Rs. 100/-
6	Registration Fee (One Time)	Rs. 600/- (for General category students) Rs. 150/- (for Reserved category students)
7	Development Fee per Semester	Rs. 500/-
8	Sports Fee (One time)	Rs. 200/-
9	Student welfare Fee per semester	Rs. 400/-
10	Student Identity Card Fee (one time)	Rs. 50/-
	Total	Rs. 6,450/- (General) / Rs. 6,000/- (For reserved categories)

Note: Admission Fee payment challan shall be retained by the students for submission of the same (original) at the time of collection of any admissible refundable Fee.

Semester Fees (PG 2nd Sem. Onwards)
Sl. No.	Specification	Fees
1	Tuition Fee @ Rs. 100/- per month (Per Semester)	Rs. 600/-
2	Session Charge @ Rs. 1000/- per semester	Rs. 1,000/-
3	Library Fee @ Rs. 100/- per semester	Rs. 1,00/-
4	Development Fee per semester	Rs. 500/-
5	Student Welfare Fee per semester	Rs. 400/-
	Total	Rs. 2,600/-
6	Examination Fees Per Semester End Examinations	Rs. 700/-

Note: Apart from the above, students shall have to pay fees for Review, Transcript, Migration etc. as and when required at University prescribed rate(s).

Contact:
+91 76993 24331 / +91 90075 35132
admission.scuwb@gmail.com

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