Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University

Overview

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University (SLBSRSV) is a 62 year old higher education institution in Delhi, dedicated to the cause of Sanskrit education. Academic and research activities within SLBSRSV are divided into 6 Schools (Veda Vedanga, Puranvidya, Sahitya & Sanskriti, Darshan, Adhunik Vidya, and Education). In addition to UG, PG, and PhD courses, the University also offers 10 Certificate courses (six months long e.g. Yoga and Web Designing), 7 Diploma courses (one year in duration e.g. Medical Astrology), and 2 Advanced Diploma courses (e.g. in Vastu Shastra).

The main organization that trains students of SLBSRSV for internships and job interviews is the Placement Cell. This is primarily a policy making and corporate relations body, with most students taking up roles in teaching in various education institutions across the country. The Career Counseling Cell supplements the efforts of the Placement Cell, and conducts personality development and communication skills training sessions for final year students.

The campus of SLBSRSV is located in southern Delhi, and is a notably green and eco-friendly campus. Accessibility is a key feature of all academic areas, with ramps and disabled-friendly restrooms. There is also a canteen open to both hostel dwellers and day scholars between 9:30 AM and 6 PM on working days. In addition to conventional sports grounds for badminton, volleyball, cricket, and basketball, there is also a unique Malyudh Park where students can hone their physical fitness outdoors. There is also an indoor gymnasium and a sustainable rainwater harvesting system.

Highlights

Fees

The academic fees for students of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University have multiple components e.g. tuition fees, examination charges, registration fees, and caution deposits. The fee structure for UG, PG, and Diploma programs is as follows:

• UG courses:
  • Shastri (BA): INR 2,450.
    • Admission fee: INR 120.
    • Identity card charges: INR 50.
    • Examination fee: INR 300.
    • Computer fee: INR 30.
    • Fee for extracurricular activities: INR 100.
    • Library charges: INR 300.
    • Sports fee: INR 100.
    • Faculty development fee: INR 300.
    • Syllabus fee: INR 100.
    • Software fee: INR 50.
    • Refundable security deposit: INR 1,000.
  • Shiksha Shastri (BEd): INR 5,000 (the primary difference is a 600% higher Faculty development fee).
• PG courses:
  • Acharya (MA): INR 2,550; the structure is similar to the BA fee structure).
  • Shiksha Acharya (MEd): INR 6,000 (with the only difference from BEd being a faculty development fee of INR 3,100).
• Diploma and certificate courses:
  • 6 month certificate courses: INR 6,688.
  • 1 year diploma programs: INR 8,063.
  • 2 year advanced diploma programs: INR 10,725.

The living costs for students who stay on the SLBSRSV campus have six segments:

• One time fees:
  • Hostel entrance charges: INR 50.
  • Identity card fees: INR 50.
  • Security deposit: INR 1,000. This will be refunded when the student graduates, subject to his/her good conduct.
• Recurring fees:
  • Hostel management charges: INR 500 per semester.
  • Electricity and water charges: Range from INR 300 to 400 per semester, based on the number of students in the chosen room.
  • Hostel rent: Varies according to the room occupancy.
    • INR 500 per semester: for three seater rooms.
    • INR 750 per semester: for double occupancy rooms.
    • INR 1,000 per semester: for single rooms.

Students who live in the hostel must also bear the monthly mess fees. In addition, students who do not stay on campus must budget for the daily transportation cost.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University are as follows:

• PG programs:
  • Applicants to the Acharya (MA) program must hold a Bachelor's degree (Shastri) in a relevant discipline (Sanskrit), or be in the final year of such a degree. MA Yoga aspirants can have a UG degree in Sanskrit, a BEd (Shiksha Shastri degree) or an Acharya (MA) degree).
  • The cut-off for the MA (Yoga) program is 50% for general candidates, with a 5% relaxation for reserved category applicants.
  • There is no cut-off for MA (Acharya) applicants.
  • The minimum age for applying to the Acharya program is 19 years. MA Yoga applicants must be at least 22 years in age.
• UG programs:
  • All BA (Shastri) applicants must have a 10+2 equivalent pass certificate (Uttar Madhyama or Prak Shastri) issued by any recognized Board of Higher Secondary Education. There is no cut-off..
  • BEd (Shiksha Shastri) applicants must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Sanskrit (either Shastri or Acharya).
  • The minimum ages for application are respectively 16 (Shastri) and 20 (Shiksha Shastri).
• The part time and short term programs (e.g. certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma) offered by SLBSRSV do not have associated cut-offs or eligibility criteria.

Students who wish to apply to Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University must follow these steps:

• Visiting the Samarth portal of SLBSRSV for either UG, PG, diploma, or certificate course applications.
• Creating an applicant account for the preferred program type.
• Submitting personal details and entering all grades and marks obtained from Standard 10 (or equivalent) onwards. Any incorrect information can lead to subsequent cancellation of the application.
• Appearing for the CUET UG or CUET PG examination on the date allotted to the subject(s) chosen.
• Participating in the seat allocation process for SLBSRSV.
• After all seats are allotted successfully, the University authorities publish a merit list on the Samarth website.
• Candidates who wish to join SLBSRSV must pay the first semester's fees and complete the academic registration process.
• In addition to CUET scores, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University may also conduct additional entrance tests for admission to the MA Acharya and Yoga programs. The MA Yoga program also accepts scores from the All India Combined Entrance Test. Similar tests are also conducted for application to the UG courses offered by the University.

Placements

As one of the top Universities in India, the placement highlights of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University are as follows: 

• The Placement Cell of SLBSRSV has three Senior Professors who create policies to ensure that students can access soft skills and functional training.
• The Placement Cell also decides the schedules for placements and interviews for UG, PG, diploma, and certificate students.
• In addition to the Placement Cell, there is a Career Counseling Cell at the University, which primarily aims to spread awareness of different employment pathways and the qualifications required for each. Its main functions are:
  • Providing personality development training sessions.
  • Improving communication skills of students in multiple languages to bridge the gap between employer and student.
  • Customizing its training and career counseling programs to suit students from different economic, geographic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Both Cells assist students with future employment opportunities regardless of whether they spend 6 months (certificate), 1 year (diploma), 2 years (advanced diploma and PG), or 3 years (UG) at the University.

Cut-Offs

In a manner similar to other Central Universities, there are no CUET UG or CUET PG cut-offs announced ahead of time for admission to the programs offered by Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University. However, there are cut-offs based on the qualifying examination performance, as follows:

• BA (Shastri) program: No cut-off; a pass certificate is sufficient.
• MA (Acharya) program: No cut-off; a pass certificate is sufficient.
• BEd (Shiksha Shastri) program: At least 50% for general category candidates in the qualifying Acharya or Shastri course.
• MA Yoga program: An aggregate above 50% in the qualifying examination (Shastri, Acharya, or Shiksha Shastri).

Faculty & Alumni

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University is home to 22 full time Faculty members. The indicative breakup of roles can be found from an indicative example e.g. in the School of Darshan Shastra. 5 Faculty members (23%) are Assistant Professors, 2 (9%) are Associate Professors, and the remaining 15 (68%) are full Professors. Each Professor has an area of research specialization, with a total of 21 Research Scholars working under them in areas like Navya Nyaya and Vishishtadvaita Vedanta.

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University has no formally registered Alumni Association; however, informal groupings exist on social media. Recently, the University has started collecting feedback from its alumni to understand whether decentralized Department Alumni Associations should be formed, and to take in suggestions about improvement of services for ex-students of all Departments. The University has 5+ decades of success, and its alumni are employed in various senior positions in yoga and Indic language learning across India and the world. Therefore, the University is taking active measures to leverage their unique expertise.

Scholarships

As in other top Universities in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University. The main scholarship schemes are:

1. Merit Scholarships: These are awarded to students of all programs offered by the University based on academic merit. For example, there are 360 scholarships open to Shastri (BA) students, with 120 for each year. The Shastri scholarship amount is INR 800 per month. Similarly, there are 60 scholarship slots with the same amount for the BEd equivalent course (Shiksha Shastri). Acharya (MA) students receive INR 1,000 per month, with 25 scholarship seats for PG students of each subject. There are 13 special merit scholarships for MEd (Shiksha Acharya) students, with two tiers of grant amounts (INR 1,000 and INR 750). Finally, there are also non-NET scholarships for PhD students who are not funded by the UGC, with amounts equivalent to INR 8,000 per month.

2. UGC Junior Research Fellowship: This awards INR 16,000 per month, with an additional contingency grant of INR 10,000 per year. If the student chooses to live off campus, there will also be an HRA payment.

3. Senior Research Fellowship: This UGC scholarship pays INR 18,000 per month, with a contingency grant of INR 20,500 per year.

4. National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST students: The Ministry of Tribal Justice financially supports ST PhD students.

Preparation & FAQs

Most candidates applying to Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University must qualify via either the CUET UG or CUET PG examination (except for students who are applying to the certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma programs). Therefore, the bulk of the preparation must focus on attempting sample tests and mock exams for CUET UG 2025 and CUET PG 2025, with a view to improving speed and accuracy. Going through previous years’ CUET papers can also help to understand the format and difficulty level of questions better.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the top University in India?

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University is one of the best Universities in India. It is ranked #49 among the top Universities in India, according to the IIRF 2023 ranking list

Q. What are the application fees to Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University?

The application fees to Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University vary according to the level of the program to which the student is applying (undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD). The fees for general candidates registering for the CUET UG examination are INR 1,000, and the CUET PG fees are INR 1,200.

Q. What are the expected dates of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University recruitment 2025?

The expected dates, mode of application, and submission deadlines for all part time and full time roles offered by Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University in 2025 can be found on its website. This portal also includes details of walk-in interview positions for part time teachers.

Q. What is the examination schedule of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University?

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University conducts internal semester examinations for all UG, PG, diploma, and certificate courses. The full schedule can be found on the University website.

Q. Which diploma courses are offered by Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University?

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University offers 7 one year Diploma Courses, including Sanskrit Journalism, Medical Astrology, Vastu Shastra, and Jain Vidya.

Q. What are the expected dates of CUET PG 2025?

CUET PG 2025 is expected to be held over the second, third and fourth weeks of March 2025.

Q. Which are the Learning and Research Centers at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University?

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University has 3 main Research Centers: Women’s Studies, Learning and Teaching, and Healthcare.

Q. What is the program fee for the Computer Programming and Web Design certificate courses offered by Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University?

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University offers 6 month certificate courses in Computer Programming and Web Design; the fee for either is INR 10,000, with 55% of this amount going towards computer lab fees, and 39% going to the University Development Fund.

Q. What is the application procedure for Certificate and Diploma courses offered by Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University?

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University offers 15+ certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma courses. Interested students can apply via the University Samarth page for self financed courses offered by SLBSRSV.

Q. Which yoga courses are offered by Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University?

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University offers yoga courses at every level. For example, there is a Shastri (equivalent to Bachelor of Arts) degree program in Yoga, in addition to a Master of Arts program in the same subject. There are also certificate and PhD programs in Yoga.