National Sanskrit University (NSU) Admission 2027

NSU Admission 2027

National Sanskrit University, Tirupati admits to Shastri on CUET (UG) and to Acharya on CUET (PG) Part B, to Prak-Shastri and its distance programmes by direct online application on the Samarth portal, and to Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) on UGC NET or JRF with an interview.

How NSU Tirupati admission works

• Regular Prak-Shastri: apply online on the NSU Samarth portal; application fee Rs. 300.
• Distance programmes: apply online within the dates of the CDOE admission notification; application fee Rs. 700. Choose the fee with soft copy or with printed study material.
• Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.): apply online against the department-wise vacancies; selection on UGC NET or JRF and an interview.
• All fees are paid online. Admitted regular students open a bank account at the campus branch within 15 days.

Seats, cutoff and fee of every programme: 25 UG and certificate courses, 22 PG courses, Ph.D. seats of 15 programmes.

National Sanskrit University (NSU), located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, conducts admissions through 3 different entrance examination routes. Whether you are a Class 12 student planning for undergraduate studies or a graduate looking for postgraduate programmes, this guide covers the complete admission process at NSU for the 2027-28 academic session.

Admission Routes at NSU

National Sanskrit University accepts students through the following national-level entrance examinations:

Entrance Exam	Level	Conducting Body	Programmes
CUET UG	UG	NTA	BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA and other undergraduate programmes
CUET PG	PG	NTA	MA, MSc, MCom, MCA, MBA and other postgraduate programmes
NET/JRF	PhD	NTA	PhD and MPhil programmes across all departments

Eligibility Criteria at NSU 2027

Level	Basic Eligibility	Entrance Exam Required
Undergraduate (UG)	Class 12 pass from recognized board with minimum qualifying marks (varies by programme)	CUET UG
Postgraduate (PG)	Bachelor's degree in relevant subject from recognized university with minimum 50-55% marks	CUET PG
PhD	Master's degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD)	UGC-NET/JRF qualification + Interview

How to Apply at NSU: Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Register for the Entrance Exam. Visit the NTA website (nta.ac.in) and register for CUET UG. Complete the application form, upload documents, and pay the examination fee. The registration typically opens in February-March each year.Step 2: Appear for the Entrance Exam. Prepare using the official syllabus and previous year papers.Step 3: Check Results and Apply at NSU. After results are declared, visit the NSU official website (nsu.ac.in) and fill out the university-specific application form. Upload your scorecard and required documents.Step 4: Merit List and Counselling. National Sanskrit University releases merit lists based on entrance exam scores. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and seat allotment. Multiple rounds of counselling may be conducted to fill all seats.Step 5: Complete Admission. Pay the admission fee, submit original documents for verification, and complete the registration process at the university campus in Tirupati.Important: Always verify exact dates on the official NTA website (nta.ac.in) and NSU website (nsu.ac.in) as schedules are subject to change.

Documents Required for NSU Admission

Keep the following documents ready for the admission process: Class 10 marksheet and certificate, Class 12 marksheet and certificate (for UG) or graduation marksheet (for PG), entrance exam scorecard, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable), passport-size photographs, Aadhaar card, migration certificate from previous institution, and character certificate.