Shastri subjects
19 courses are offered at one Central University each
- Shastri Advaita Vedanta NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Agama NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Aksharapurushottama Darsana NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri B.A. CUHP, 33 seats
- Shastri Chaitanya Darsana NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Dharmasastra NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Dvaita Vedanta NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Mimamsa NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Nyaya NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Phalita Jyotisha NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Puranetihasa NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Sahitya NSU, 60 seats
- Shastri Sankhya Yoga NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Siddhanta Jyotisha NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Vastu NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Vedabhashyam NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Veerasaiva Darsana NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Visishtadvaita Vedanta NSU, 30 seats
- Shastri Vyakarana NSU, 40 seats
Every Shastri programme: seats, fee and entrance
23 programmes
| University | Programme | Seats | Fee as printed | Entrance | Shortlist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6 | Shastri4 yearsEligibilityPassed Madhyama Examination of BHU/Madhyama/Uttar Madhyama/Upa Shastri/Intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum 50% marks in the aggregate. Sanskrit must be one of the subjects in the concerned examination and candidate should have passed in this subject also. The candidates having passed one year certificate course in Sanskrit of BHU after passing 10+2 examination with 50% marks in aggregate both in 10+2 examination ... Full details at BHU | 431 | Rs. 1,150 per semester | CUET (UG) | |
 Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit UniversityNew Delhi | Shastri (B.A. Honours)3 or 4 yearsEligibilityClass 12, Uttar Madhyama or Prak-Shastri from a recognised board with at least 40% marks. Maximum age 25 years on the last date of application. SC, ST, OBC and other reserved categories get a 5% relaxation in marks. Full details at SLBSNSU | 185 | Rs. 3,350 in the first year | Entrance test conducted by NTA | |
 National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Sahitya, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 60 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Vyakarana, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 40 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
 Central University of Himachal PradeshDharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | Shastri (B.A.)6 semestersEligibilitySenior Secondary (Class 12) pass certificate or equivalent (Level 4) from a recognised board in India or abroad. Full details at CUHP | 33 | Rs. 2,090 in the first semester | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Vedabhashyam, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Phalita Jyotisha, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Siddhanta Jyotisha, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Vastu, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Dharmasastra, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Nyaya, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Sankhya Yoga, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Mimamsa, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Advaita Vedanta, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Visishtadvaita Vedanta, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Dvaita Vedanta, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Agama, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Puranetihasa, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Aksharapurushottama Darsana, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Chaitanya Darsana, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Veerasaiva Darsana, regular3 years (4 with Honours)EligibilityValid CUET (UG) score and a pass in Prak-Shastri, Intermediate or an equivalent 10+2 examination; minimum age 17 years on 15 August. Shastri in Vedabhashyam has its own Samhita-based conditions. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks. Full details at NSU | 30 | Rs. 2,050 a year | CUET (UG) | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Sahitya, distance mode4 years (maximum 8)EligibilityPass in Prak-Shastri of National Sanskrit University or Central Sanskrit University, Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama of BHU, Varishtopadhyaya, Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan or an equivalent traditional examination; or Intermediate, NIOS Class XII or equivalent, preferably with Sanskrit; or the CDOE Diploma in Sanskrit with English. Minimum age 17 years on 15 August of the year of admission. Full details at NSU | Not printed | Rs. 5,000 a year | Direct admission, open and distance mode | |
| National Sanskrit UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh | Shastri (Hons.) Vyakarana, distance mode4 years (maximum 8)EligibilityPass in Prak-Shastri of National Sanskrit University or Central Sanskrit University, Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama of BHU, Varishtopadhyaya, Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan or an equivalent traditional examination; or Intermediate, NIOS Class XII or equivalent, preferably with Sanskrit; or the CDOE Diploma in Sanskrit with English. Minimum age 17 years on 15 August of the year of admission. Full details at NSU | Not printed | Rs. 5,000 a year | Direct admission, open and distance mode |
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How Shastri seats are filled
Programmes by the route of admission the university names.
Universities with the most Shastri programmes
Other degrees after class 12
B.A. 312B.Sc. 227B.Com. 27B.Tech. 138BBA 33BCA 9ITEP 40Five-year LL.B. 24B.Voc. 39BFA 21BPA 29B.Pharm. 7B.Arch. 5B.Des. 6BSW 6BHM 3Medical and health (UG) 18Integrated UG-PG 108Other UG degrees 4Course Finder
Questions about Shastri
How many Central Universities offer Shastri?
4 Central Universities offer Shastri in 2026-27, in 23 programmes with 1,229 seats counted.
Which entrance exam is needed for Shastri in Central Universities?
Shastri programmes are filled through CUET (UG) (21 programmes) and merit, interview or direct admission (2 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 Shastri programmes?
By the number of Shastri programmes on offer: NSU (20), BHU (1), CUHP (1) and SLBSNSU (1).
Is the Shastri 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.