Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University (SLBSNSU), which is a Central University situated in New Delhi, is among the best institutions that have committed themselves to the Sanskrit language, literature, and philosophy holding their ground thus paying off their gradual upgrade to a Central University and then to a prestigious position in 2020 through the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, the university is to connect the modern education systems with the traditional Indian knowledge.
According to NIRF 2025, the university is placed in the 151–200 band under the “University” category which shows that its academic reputation is getting better.
About Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
Below table gives an overview of the university’s foundational details and academic identity.
| Feature | Details |
| Name | Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University (SLBSNSU) |
| Established | 1962 |
| Type | Central University (under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India) |
| Location | Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110016 |
| Accreditation | NAAC Accredited, Recognised by UGC |
| NIRF Rank 2025 | Ranked in 151–200 band (University Category) |
| Campus Area | Spread across 10 acres in the heart of Delhi |
| Faculties | Veda-Vedanga, Sahitya, Vyakarana, Darshan, Education, Adhunika Gyan |
| Motto | Sanskrit – The Root of Indian Wisdom |
| Official Website | https://www.slbsrsv.ac.in/ |
Campus Facilities and Student Infrastructure
- Located in the Qutub Institutional Area where peace and quiet is the perfect academic atmosphere.
- The central library, digital labs, and e-learning resources are very well equipped.
- The hostels for male and female students are separated and have mess facilities that maintain sanitation.
- For the welfare of students, there are an on-campus guest house, canteen, medical unit, and yoga centre.
- Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC) assists in providing higher teacher education.
- The whole process of learning is supported by 24×7 security, Wi-Fi campus, and modern classrooms.
Research and Innovation at SLBSNSU
- Encourages studies in Vedic research, linguistics, Indian philosophy, and literature.
- Keeps certain centers of research dealing exclusively with the old Indian language and translation work.
- Supports the collaborative research of different disciplines in which Sanskrit is integrated with the fields of science and technology.
- Issues well-known academic journals and Sanskrit research papers.
- Hosts seminars at the national and international level to improve the status of Sanskrit scholarship.
- Gives research fellowships and rewards to outstanding scholars.
Admission Process and Eligibility Criteria for Students
UG Admissions: Via CUET-UG; the candidates are required to have 10+2 with Sanskrit or subjects equivalent.
PG Admissions: On the basis of CUET-PG/university entrance; the bachelor’s degree in the relevant specialization is to be acquired.
M.Phil/Ph.D. Admissions: The University is going to conduct a written test and an interview as part of the admission process.
Reservation benefits will be provided according to the Government of India norms.
Online registration can be done through the Samarth portal or the official admission website.
Necessary documents include: marksheets, proof of identity, category certificate, and photographs the size of a passport.
Placements and Career Opportunities after Sanskrit Programmes
- The various job opportunities for graduates comprise teachers, translators, content editors, researchers, and university professors.
- The trend of hiring Sanskrit specialists for AI-based linguistic projects and cultural research institutions is increasing.
- There are various employment options in Central Sanskrit Universities, NCERT, and cultural ministries.
- The alumni have collaboration and offer jobs in recognized institutions such as IGNOU, DU, and Kendriya Vidyalayas.
- The career guidance cell helps students with internships, fellowships, and competitive exams.
- The university also offers civil services and NET/JRF aspirants training.
Recent Development and University Updates
- In October 2025, an International Conference was held on Sanskrit Pedagogy and Cultural Heritage.
- In September 2025, a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Digital Tools in Sanskrit Research” was organized.
- Delhi University was collaborated with for a joint research project on “Hindu Studies and Indian Philosophy.”
- A new Centre for Sanskrit Digital Studies (CSDS) was launched to encourage the digital preservation of manuscripts.
- A new online Sanskrit learning module was introduced under NEP 2020 framework.
- Eco-friendly campus initiatives like Green Sanskrit Bhavan project were initiated.
Important Links – Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
| Official Website | https://www.slbsrsv.ac.in/ |
| Admission | Click Here |
| Placement | Click Here |
| Contact Information | Click Here |
Important Note:
- The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
- NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
- The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
- You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.
Programme(s) Information
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.A. | B.A. in Yoga | (Languages) Code -101 for English Language or Code-102 for Hindi Language (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code-321 for Yoga For all three/four year B.A. Yoga/B.A. Yoga Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40% Marks. Max. age limit 25 years |
| 2 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Vishihstadvaita Vedanta) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years” |
| 3 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Advaita Vedanta) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years” |
| 4 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Mimansa) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years” |
| 5 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Jain Darshan) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years” |
| 6 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Sankhya Yoga) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years” |
| 7 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Navya Nyaya) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years” |
| 8 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Prachin Nyaya Vaisheshik) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40°Zo Marks. Max. age limit 25 years” |
| 9 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Prakrit Bhasha) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years |
| 10 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Shuklyajurveda) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years |
| 11 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Sahitya) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years |
| 12 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Vastushastra) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years |
| 13 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Siddhant Jyotish) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years |
| 14 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Phalit Jyotish) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years |
| 15 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Navya Vyakarana) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years |
| 16 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Prachin Vyakarana) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years |
| 17 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Dharamshastra) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years |
| 18 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri ( Paurohitya (Karmakand)) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years |
| 19 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Sarva Darshan) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years” |
| 20 | Shastri (Shastri 3 years / 4years honours) Equivalent to B.A. / B.A. Honours | Shastri (Puranetihas) | (Langauges) Code-220 for Sanskrit Language (Subject) Code -325 for Sanskrit Language For all three/four year Shastri/Shastri Hon. | Candidates who had passed 12th (10+2) level examination from any recognised board or equivalent examination with 40 % Marks. Max. age limit 25 years |
FAQs – Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
Q1. Is SLBSNSU recognized by UGC?
Ans. Yes, it is a UGC-recognized Central University under the Ministry of Education.
Q2. What is the NIRF rank of SLBSNSU in 2025?
Ans. The university is ranked in the 151–200 band under NIRF 2025 (University Category).
Q3. Does SLBSNSU accept CUET scores for admission?
Ans. Yes, admission to UG and PG courses is through CUET (UG/PG).
Q4. Are scholarships available for students?
Ans. Yes, multiple scholarships and fellowships are offered based on merit and category.
Q5. Where is SLBSNSU located?
Ans. It is located at Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110016.
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