NSU Ph.D. seats: programme-wise and category-wise
National Sanskrit University has 360 Ph.D. seats in 15 programmes for 2026-27. Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) vacancies of National Sanskrit University for 2026-27, department-wise. Each figure adds the Non-JRF and JRF vacancies, shown under the subject. Reservation follows Government of India and UGC guidelines, and the university may raise or reduce the number.
NSU admission 2027Coming soon
NSU has not released its 2027 admission prospectus yet. The official notification is expected soon, and this page will carry the 2027 seats and fees the day it is out.
- CUET UG 2027: CUET UG 2027 Registration Expected in First Week of January
- CUET PG 2027: no registration date is announced yet; the NTA notification is expected soon.
Below is how 2026-27 went: seats, fees, eligibility and tests of the last cycle. It is the latest official base to plan for 2027.
| Ph.D. programme | Department | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Vedabhashyam Non-JRF 4, JRF 3 | 7 | |
| Vyakarana Non-JRF 21, JRF 7 | 28 | |
| Jyotisha and Vastu Non-JRF 22, JRF 6 | 28 | |
| Dharmashastra Non-JRF 0, JRF 2 | 2 | |
| Nyaya Non-JRF 14, JRF 6 | 20 | |
| Sankhya Yoga Non-JRF 22, JRF 6 | 28 | |
| Mimamsa Non-JRF 7, JRF 3 | 10 | |
| Advaita Vedanta Non-JRF 13, JRF 4 | 17 | |
| Visistadvaita Vedanta Non-JRF 8, JRF 3 | 11 | |
| Dvaita Vedanta Non-JRF 7, JRF 3 | 10 | |
| Agama Non-JRF 5, JRF 2 | 7 | |
| Sahitya Non-JRF 28, JRF 13 | 41 | |
| Puranetihasa Non-JRF 4, JRF 3 | 7 | |
| Research and Publications (General Sanskrit and IKS) Non-JRF 10, JRF 2 | 12 | |
| Education Non-JRF 97, JRF 35 | 132 |
Eligibility and how to apply
- Eligibility: a master's degree, Acharya or M.A. (Sanskrit) in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks, or a four-year bachelor's degree with 75%; M.Ed. (Shiksha Acharya) for Education. A 5% relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), differently abled and EWS candidates.
- UGC NET or JRF is required in General Sanskrit (code 25), Traditional Shastra subjects (code 73), Indian Knowledge Systems (code 103) or Education (code 09), as the department requires.
- JRF holders are selected on an interview. For NET qualifiers without JRF, the NET score carries 70% and the interview 30%; NET marks are valid for one year.
- A JRF candidate who also wants to be considered against Non-JRF vacancies applies separately for them.
- Application fee: Rs. 1,500 for General, OBC and EWS candidates and Rs. 1,200 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
- 2026-27 schedule: notification on 3 September, last date 17 September, list of eligible candidates on 25 September, interviews on 5 and 6 October, selection list on 8 October and classes from 12 October 2026.
- Duration: at least three years including six months of coursework, and at most six years. The thesis is written in Sanskrit.
Dates and rules: NSU admission.
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