The Sanskrit College and University (SCU) has officially released its PG Admission Notification 2025–26 for Master of Arts (M.A.) programmes at both its Kolkata main campus and the Nabadwip campus in Nadia district. Applications are invited for multiple postgraduate courses, including Sanskrit, Bengali, English, Philosophy, Linguistics, Pali, Ancient Indian & World History, and traditional Shastras (Advaita Vedanta, Panini Vyakarana, Sahitya) under the Traditional Oriental Learning (TOL) system.
Sanskrit College and University PG Admission Courses Offered
Sanskrit College and University has always been at the forefront of higher education in oriental and modern studies. For the upcoming session, the university is offering diverse postgraduate courses at both its Kolkata and Nabadwip campuses. This ensures that students get the option to choose from mainstream subjects, languages, philosophy, and history, as well as traditional Shastras.
Sanskrit College and University PG Admission Notification (Kolkata Campus)
Sanskrit College and University PG Admission Notification(Nabadwip Campus)
Kolkata Campus PG Courses 2025–26
At the main campus in Kolkata, SCU is offering M.A. programmes in:
- Sanskrit
- Bengali
- English
- Philosophy
- Linguistics
- Pali
- Ancient Indian & World History
- Acharya (M.A. equivalent) in Advaita Vedanta (TOL)
- Acharya in Panini Vyakarana (TOL)
- Acharya in Sahitya (TOL)
Nabadwip Campus PG Courses 2025–26
At the second campus in Nabadwip, students can apply for:
- M.A. in Sanskrit
- M.A. in Bengali
All PG courses follow the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) with two years (four semesters) of full-time study.
Sanskrit College and University PG Admission Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates should carefully check whether they meet the eligibility requirements. Since the university maintains academic excellence, the criteria vary slightly across subjects to match the depth of specialization.
- General Category: At least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA with Honours in the relevant subject (for Sanskrit, Bengali, English, Philosophy, AIWH).
- Linguistics: Minimum 45% marks with Honours in Linguistics or related subjects (Bengali, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Pali, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy).
- Pali: 45% marks with Honours in any discipline.
- TOL subjects (Advaita Vedanta, Panini Vyakarana, Sahitya): 45% marks in Sanskrit Honours or Shastri degree.
- Reservation: SC/ST candidates get a 10% relaxation. Seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, and PH categories as per West Bengal government rules.
- Eligible pass-out years: 2024 & 2025 for most subjects. For Pali and TOL, students who graduated not earlier than 2021 can apply.
Sanskrit College and University PG AdmissionAdmission Process
The admission process is designed to be transparent and fully online. Applicants do not need to visit the university physically at any stage before enrollment. Selection will be strictly based on merit lists, which are prepared from graduation marks in the Honours/Core subject.
- Applications must be submitted online only at www.sanskritcollegeanduniversity.ac.in.
- No physical submission of forms will be accepted.
- Merit lists will decide admission, based on undergraduate performance.
- Sports quota: 5% relaxation is offered for candidates with State/National-level sports achievements, with valid certificates.
Intake Capacity 2025–26
To ensure fair opportunities for students across categories, the university has released a seat matrix for each subject. This includes reserved seats for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, and PH categories.
- Kolkata Campus: 80 (Sanskrit), 73 (Bengali), 69 (English), 56 (Philosophy), 56 (Ancient Indian & World History), 40 (Linguistics), 30 (Pali), 30 (Advaita Vedanta), 15 (Panini Vyakarana), 15 (Sahitya).
- Nabadwip Campus: 40 each for Sanskrit and Bengali.
The ratio of Home University to Other University students is 90:10. Unfilled seats in one category will be transferred to the other.
Important Dates
To help students plan better, SCU has already released the full admission calendar for the session 2025–26. Applicants must keep track of these dates, as late submissions will not be entertained.
- Opening of Online Application Portal: 8th August 2025
- Last Date of Application: 20th August 2025
- 1st Merit List Publication: 25th August 2025
- Admission (1st Merit List): 25th – 27th August 2025
- Document Verification (1st Round): 29th Aug & 1st Sept 2025
- 2nd Merit List: 28th August 2025 (admission up to 30th Aug)
- 3rd Merit List: 2nd September 2025 (admission up to 4th Sept)
- Mop-up Round: 10th September 2025
- Re-opening of Portal: 12th – 14th September 2025
- Commencement of Classes: 1st September 2025
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PG Admission Admission Fees 2025
SCU has kept the fee structure affordable for all categories while maintaining academic standards. The total fees include tuition, library charges, development fees, and a refundable library deposit.
- General/EWS students: ₹6,450/- (1st semester)
- SC/ST/OBC/PH/BPL students: ₹6,000/- (1st semester)
From the 2nd semester onwards, the recurring fee is ₹2,600/- per semester plus examination fees of ₹700/-. A refundable library deposit of ₹2,000/- is included in the first semester fees.
How to Apply Online for Sanskrit College and University PG Admission 2025-26
Applying for PG courses at SCU is simple, but candidates must prepare all required details and documents before starting the online form. The university has emphasized that no correction will be possible after final submission.
Visit the official website: www.sanskritcollegeanduniversity.ac.in.
Click on “APPLY NOW FOR NEW APPLICANT”.
Prepare the following before applying:
- Valid email ID & mobile number.
- Scanned photo and signature (max 100 KB each).
- Academic mark sheets and certificates.
Fill in all details carefully. Use the Edit option before final submission.
Pay admission fees online after selection. Confirmation will be sent via email/website download option