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Acharya in Central Universities

Traditional Sanskrit degree, M.A. level

Master's degree in the traditional Sanskrit shastras. 3 Central Universities offer it in 42 programmes, with 941 seats counted.

Figures of the 2026-27 admission cycle; where a university has not printed that year's, of its latest prospectus. 2027 admission has not opened at most universities yet.

Programmes
42
Universities
3
Seats counted
941
Main entrance
CUET (PG)

Acharya subjects

The bar shows how many Central Universities offer each one. Open a course to compare seats, fee and entrance university by university.

38 courses are offered at one Central University each

Every Acharya programme: seats, fee and entrance

UniversityProgrammeSeatsFee as printedEntranceShortlist
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Sahitya2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Shahitya/Veda/Vyakaran/ Darshan / Puran / Dharmashashtra as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in that major subject at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. OR Bachelor degree (Honours) in Sanskrit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Sanskrit at the Bachelor's ... Full details at BHU

71Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP18
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Vyakarna2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Vyakarna as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Vyakarana at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Shastri / Shastri (Honours) in Vyakarna with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Full details at BHU

71Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP25
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Yoga Shiksha2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

Bachelor degree (Honours)/ Bachelor degree in Yoga / Sankhya Yoga, with an aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. OR Bachelor degree (Honours) / Bachelor degree in any discipline with 01-year Diploma in Yoga with an aggregate of at least 50 % marks or equivalent CGPA in both i.e. B.A. and Diploma. Full details at BHU

60Rs. 10,000 per semesterCUET (PG) COQP21
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit UniversityNew DelhiAcharya (M.A.)2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

Shastri (B.A.) or B.A. with Sanskrit as a subject, with at least 40% marks. SC, ST, OBC and other reserved categories get a 5% relaxation in marks. Full details at SLBSNSU

38Rs. 3,450 in the first yearEntrance test conducted by NTA
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Jyotish - Ganit2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Jyotish- Ganit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Jyotish- Ganit at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Shastri / Shastri (Honours) in Jyotish-Ganit with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Full details at BHU

36Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP12
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Jyotish - Falit2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Jyotish- Falit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Jyotish- Falit at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Shastri / Shastri (Honours) in Jyotish-Falit with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Full details at BHU

36Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP11
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Vyakarana, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

33Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Sahitya (Alankara), regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

33Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Sahitya (Kavya), regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

33Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Vedabhashyam, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

30Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Phalita Jyotisha, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

30Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Siddhanta Jyotisha, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

30Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Vastu, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

30Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Dharmasastra, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

30Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Dharmashastra2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Dharmashastra / Puran / Puranetihas/ Jyotish /Sahitya/ Sanskrit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in that major subject at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. OR Bachelor degree (Honours) in Sanskrit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Sanskrit at the ... Full details at BHU

29Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP07
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Bauddha Darshan2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Buddha Darshan, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in the Buddha Darshan at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. OR Bachelor degree (Honours) in Sanskrit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Sanskrit at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent ... Full details at BHU

24Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP04
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Jain Darshan2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Jain Darshan, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in the Jain Darshan at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. OR Bachelor degree (Honours) in Sanskrit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Sanskrit at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. ... Full details at BHU

24Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP10
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Advaita Vedanta, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

22Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Dharm Vijnan2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Dharmagam/ Yogatantra/ Agamatantra/Agam/ Shaivagam as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in the major subject at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Shastri/ Shastri (Honours) in Dharmagam/ Yogatantra/ Agamatantra/Agam/ Shaivagam, with an aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent ... Full details at BHU

21Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP06
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Agam Tantra2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Dharmagam/ Yogatantra/ Agamatantra/Agam/ Shaivagam as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in the major subject at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Shastri/ Shastri (Honours) in Dharmagam/ Yogatantra/ Agamatantra/Agam/ Shaivagam, with an aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent ... Full details at BHU

20Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP03
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Vedanta2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Vedanta as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Vedanta at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. OR Bachelor degree (Honours) in Sanskrit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Sanskrit at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or ... Full details at BHU

18Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP23
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Puranetihas2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Puranetihas as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Puranetihas at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. OR Bachelor degree (Honours) in Sanskrit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Sanskrit at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or ... Full details at BHU

18Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP16
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Shukla Yajurveda2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Shukla Yajurveda as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Shukla Yajurveda at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Shastri / Shastri (Honours) in Shukla Yajurveda with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Full details at BHU

18Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP21
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Nayaya Vaisheshika2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Nyaya Vaisheshika as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Nyaya Vaisheshika at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. OR Bachelor degree (Honours) in Sanskrit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Sanskrit at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least ... Full details at BHU

17Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP14
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Sankhyayoga2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Sankhyayoga as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Sankhyayoga at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. OR Bachelor degree (Honours) in Sanskrit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Sanskrit at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or ... Full details at BHU

17Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP24
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Dvaita Vedanta, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

15Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Mimansa2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Mimansa/ Dharmashastra/ Ved/ Darshan/ Sarvadarshan / Sankhyayog / Nyaya Vaisheshik/ Vedant/ Sanskrit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in that major subject at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. OR Bachelor degree (Honours) in Sanskrit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total ... Full details at BHU

14Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP24
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Krishna Yajurveda2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Krishna Yajurveda as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Krishna Yajurveda at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Shastri / Shastri (Honours) in Krishna Yajurveda with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Full details at BHU

14Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP13
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Prachin Nyaya2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Prachin Nyaya as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Prachin Nyaya at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. OR Bachelor degree (Honours) in Sanskrit as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Sanskrit at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks ... Full details at BHU

13Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP14
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Samveda2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Samveda as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Samveda at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Shastri / Shastri (Honours) in Samveda with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Full details at BHU

13Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP20
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6Acharya in Rigveda2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility

For NEP-based Graduates Shastri (Honours) in Rigveda as the major subject, with a minimum of 50% of the total credits earned in Rigveda at the Bachelor's programme with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. For Non-NEP Graduates Shastri / Shastri (Honours) in Rigveda with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Full details at BHU

13Rs. 1,000 per semesterCUET (PG) ACQP17
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Nyaya, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

10Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Sankhya Yoga, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

10Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Mimamsa, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

10Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Visishtadvaita Vedanta, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

10Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Agama, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

10Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Puranetihasa, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

10Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya Indian Knowledge Systems, regular2 years (1 year after a four-year degree)
Eligibility

For the two-year Acharya: Shastri or a three-year degree in the subject, or an equivalent such as Siromani or Madhyama, or B.A. with Sanskrit. For the one-year Acharya: a four-year degree or Shastri (Hons.) in the subject. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation. Full details at NSU

10Rs. 2,470 a yearCUET (PG)
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya (Sahitya), distance mode2 years (maximum 4)
Eligibility

A three-year degree or Shastri in the respective subject; graduates who had Sanskrit as second language or as a subject are also eligible, as are holders of Siromani, Sastra Bhushana, Vidyapraveena and equivalent titles approved by the university. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August of the year of admission. Full details at NSU

Not printedRs. 7,000 a yearDirect admission, open and distance mode
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya (Puranetihasa), distance mode2 years (maximum 4)
Eligibility

A three-year degree or Shastri in the respective subject; graduates who had Sanskrit as second language or as a subject are also eligible, as are holders of Siromani, Sastra Bhushana, Vidyapraveena and equivalent titles approved by the university. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August of the year of admission. Full details at NSU

Not printedRs. 7,000 a yearDirect admission, open and distance mode
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya (Dharmasastra), distance mode2 years (maximum 4)
Eligibility

A three-year degree or Shastri in the respective subject; graduates who had Sanskrit as second language or as a subject are also eligible, as are holders of Siromani, Sastra Bhushana, Vidyapraveena and equivalent titles approved by the university. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August of the year of admission. Full details at NSU

Not printedRs. 7,000 a yearDirect admission, open and distance mode
National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshAcharya (Jyotisha), distance mode2 years (maximum 4)
Eligibility

A three-year degree or Shastri in the respective subject; graduates who had Sanskrit as second language or as a subject are also eligible, as are holders of Siromani, Sastra Bhushana, Vidyapraveena and equivalent titles approved by the university. Minimum age 20 years on 15 August of the year of admission. Full details at NSU

Not printedRs. 7,000 a yearDirect admission, open and distance mode

How Acharya seats are filled

Programmes by the route of admission the university names.

M.A. 746M.Sc. 661M.Com. 37M.Tech. 151MBA 129MCA 28B.Ed. 52M.Ed. 34LL.B. 6LL.M. 34MSW 21M.Lib.I.Sc. 23B.Lib.I.Sc. 10M.Pharm. 27MFA 37MPA 37M.P.Ed. 17B.P.Ed. 11M.Arch. and M.Plan. 8M.Des. 6M.Voc. 9Medical and health (PG) 53Other PG degrees 19Course Finder

Questions about Acharya

How many Central Universities offer Acharya?

3 Central Universities offer Acharya in 2026-27, in 42 programmes with 941 seats counted.

Which entrance exam is needed for Acharya in Central Universities?

Acharya programmes are filled through CUET (PG) (38 programmes) and merit, interview or direct admission (4 programmes). The route is fixed programme by programme, so two universities can use different tests for the same degree.

Which Central University has the most Acharya programmes?

By the number of Acharya programmes on offer: NSU (21), BHU (20) and SLBSNSU (1).

Is the Acharya fee the same at every Central University?

No. Every university fixes its own fee and prints it on its own basis: a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme. The tables here give each fee as printed, with its basis, so that no two different bases are compared by mistake.

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