Central Sanskrit University PhD Admission
Central Sanskrit University PhD Admission

Central Sanskrit University PhD Admission 2022-23: Central Sanskrit University Delhi invites application for PhD Admission 2022-23 through Vidya-Varidhi Entrance Test (VVET) -2022.

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About Central Sanskrit University Delhi

  • As per the recommendations of the Sanskrit Commission 1956, the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan was established by the Government of India in the year 1970. Its main objective is to promote, propagate and preserve Sanskrit education, teaching, and research throughout the country.
  • It was fully funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education), Government of India.
  • Keeping in view its contribution in the field of promotion and dissemination of traditional Sanskrit education, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan was accorded the status of Deemed University on 7th May 2002. The erstwhile Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) has been passed by the Parliament as Central Sanskrit University, Delhi under the Central Sanskrit Universities Act 2020 (No. 5 of 2020). With the approval of His Excellency the President of India, it started functioning as Central Sanskrit University, Delhi with effect from 30th April 2020.

Available Seats for Vidyavaridhi (PhD Seats) 2022

Name of SchoolSeats
School of Veda-Vedanga & Vedic Science61
School of Education179
School of Language, Literature and Culture33
School of Shastric Knowledge System17
School of Darshan81
School of Contemporary Knowledge Systems & Humanities06
School of Multidisciplinary Science and Technology
School of Yogic Science & Holistic Health Practices

Vidya-Varidhi Entrance Test (VVET) -2022

Central Sanskrit University, Delhi invites online applications for Entrance Test-2022 for admission to the course of Vidya-Varidhi (Ph.D.). Eligible Candidates can apply online for the entrance test.

Only JRF awarded and Foreign Students are exempted to appear in Vidyavaridhi Entrance Test (VVET), but such students must apply online as per the instructions and guidelines mentioned in this prospectus.

Key Points of Online Vidyavaridhi Entrance Test:

  • The test will be conducted Computer-based Test (CBT).
  • The test will be bi-lingual – Sanskrit & English
  • First Part – 75 questions out of 100 questions are common to all students.
  • Second Part – 25 questions will be school-specific.
  • Test will be conducted in two shifts:
    • First Shift – 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM (120 Minutes) for One School/Subject
    • Second Shift 12.00 PM – 12.30 PM (only 30 Minutes) for Two School/Subject

Central Sanskrit University PhD Admission 2022-23 Important Dates

Strat of online application form12 Dec 2022
Last date for online application form (Without late fee)31 Dec 2022
Online application (With late fee) and editing in submitted online application02-05 Jan 2023
Download of Admit Cards15 Jan 2023
Date of Examination22 Jan 2023
Objection Prayer on Payment Mode24-25 Jan 2023
Final Keys of Answers31 Jan 2023
List of Qualified Students in Entrance Test10 Feb 2023
Interview/Viva Voce
(Obtaining at least 50% marks in Entrance Test will be the qualification for Interview/Viva Voce)
announced
Final List of Qualified Studentsannounced

Eligibility Criteria for Vidyavaridhi Entrance Test

  • All those students who:
    • possess Acharya/M.A. in any subject of Sanskrit or equivalent degree from Universities/Deemed Universities/Private Universities recognized by University Grants Commission, with at least 55% marks,
    • or, appearing in 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8- semester bachelor’s degree programme
    • or, appearing in a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution.
  • A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University Grants Commission from time to time.
  • Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University Grants Commission from time to time.
  • Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
  • Teacher Researcher from the campuses of the CSU and other affiliated institutions who have completed Acharya or M.A. Sanskrit Exam and Passed with 55% Marks can apply as ‘Teacher-Researcher’. But their enrolment will be as per the rules of University Grants Commission.
  • All foreign students who have passed a master’s degree in any branch of Sanskrit from a recognized University in India with a minimum of 55% marks or in its equivalent category, or as certified degree (by the Academic Council of University) holder students can apply through the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and through the Ministry of Education.

Central Sanskrit University PhD Admission 2022-23 Application Process

  • Eligible candidates can apply Online with in time for entrance test by following websites: www.sanskrit.nic.in
  • Read the guidelines carefully before filling application process.

Application Fee

Details and DateFee for Unreserved Candidates Fee for SC/ST/EWS/Differently abled/ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates
Application without late fee (Date 12.12.2022 to 31.12.2022)Rs. 2,000 (Application Fee Rs. 1,000+ Processing Fee Rs. 1,000)Rs. 1,000 (Application Fee Rs. 500+ Processing Fee Rs. 500)
Application Fee with late Fee (Date 02.01.2023 to 05.01.2023)Rs. 3,000(Application Fee Rs. 1,000+ Processing Fee Rs. 1,000+ Late Fee Rs. 1,000)Rs. 1,500 (Application Fee Rs. 500+ Processing Fee Rs. 500+ Late Fee Rs. 500)
Fee for Additional School (Subject) TestRs. 1,000Rs. 500
Editing FeeNo FeeNo Fee
Objection Prayer per questionRs. 100 (Refundable if objection is found valid)Rs. 100 (Refundable if objection is found valid)

Central Sanskrit University PhD Entrance 2022 (VVET) Admit Card

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