Central Sanskrit University Scholarship 2025–2026

 

Central Sanskrit University Scholarship 2025–2026: Online Application, Eligibility & Key Dates

Apply online for the Central Sanskrit University Scholarship 2025–2026. Check eligibility, application steps, eligibility, scholarship amount, and important dates for Sanskrit students across India.

Central Sanskrit University Scholarship 2025–2026: Everything You Need to Know

The Central Sanskrit University, Delhi, has officially announced the Scheme for Promotion of Sanskrit for the academic year 2025–2026. If you are a student of Sanskrit, Pali, or Prakrit in a recognized institution, this is your opportunity to apply for financial assistance through their prestigious scholarship program.

Who Can Apply?

Students pursuing Sanskrit (or Pali/Prakrit) as a main or optional subject in:

·       Sanskrit Pathashalas

·       Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas

·       Sanskrit Vishwavidyalayas

·       Recognized Schools, Colleges, and Universities (Traditional or Modern Streams)

Eligible academic standards/courses:

·       Purva-Madhyama (1st year / 9th standard & 2nd year / 10th standard)

·       Uttar-Madhyama / Prak-Shastri (1st year / 11th standard & 2nd year / 12th standard)

·       Shastri / B.A. / B.A. (Hons.) (1st to 3rd year)

·       Acharya / M.A. (1st & 2nd year)

·       Vidya-Varidhi / Ph.D. (Sanskrit, Pali, or Prakrit)

Eligibility Criteria – CSU Scholarship 2025-26

A) Eligibility

Traditional Stream

For obtaining the scholarships under Traditional Stream, student must have passed the previous qualifying examination with 60% (General) 55% (OBC) & 50% (ST/ST/PH).

Courses of study for which Scholarship is given	Qualifying examination for obtaining scholarship in Traditional Stream
Purva-Madhyama–1st year or equivalent course	Prathma–3rd year or equivalent course
Purva-Madhyama–2nd year or equivalent course	Purva-Madhyama–1st year or equivalent course
Uttaramadhyama/Prak-Shastri–1st year or equivalent course	Purva-Madhyama–2nd year or equivalent course
Uttaramadhyama/Prak-Shastri–2nd year or equivalent course	Uttaramadhyama/Prak-Shastri–1st year or equivalent course
Shastri–1st year or equivalent course	Uttaramadhyama/Prak-Shastri–2nd year or equivalent course
Shastri–2nd year or equivalent course	Shastri–1st year or equivalent course
Shastri–3rd year or equivalent course	Shastri–2nd year or equivalent course
Acharya–1st year or equivalent in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit	Shastri–3rd year or equivalent course
Acharya–2nd year or equivalent in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit	Acharya–1st year or equivalent course
Vidya-Varidhi or equivalent in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit	Acharya–2nd year or equivalent course

Modern Stream

To be eligible for the Modern Stream, students must meet specific academic criteria and have Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit as a subject.

S. No.	Courses of Study for which Scholarship is given	Qualifying Examination for Scholarship
1	Class 9th or equivalent	Must have passed 8th with 60% overall and 60% in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit (as paper of 100 marks).
2	Class 10th or equivalent	Must have passed 9th with 60% overall and 60% in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit (as paper of 100 marks).
3	Class 11th or equivalent	Must have passed 10th with 60% overall and 60% in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit (as paper of 100 marks).
4	Class 12th or equivalent	Must have passed 11th with 60% overall and 60% in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit (as paper of 100 marks).
5	B.A.–1st year or equivalent	Must have passed 12th with 60% overall and 60% in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit (as paper of 100 marks).
6	B.A.–2nd year or equivalent	Must have passed 1st year B.A. with 60% overall and 60% in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit and passed two semesters.
7	B.A.–3rd year or equivalent	Must have passed 2nd year B.A. with 60% overall and 60% in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit and passed two semesters.
8	M.A.–1st year or equivalent in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit	Must have passed graduation with 60% overall and 60% in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit as special subject.
9	M.A.–2nd year or equivalent in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit	Must have passed M.A.–1st year with 60% in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit.
10	Ph.D. or equivalent in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit	Must have passed M.A. in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit with 60% marks.

Note: Merit of all Modern Stream to be calculated on the basis of Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit marks only. Further in Traditional stream or Honours in Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit to be calculated on overall percentage of all subjects.

How to Apply?

1.       Step 1: Institution Registration

New institutions must register/update their profile.
Dates: 01 April 2025 – 30 September 2025

2.       Step 2: Student Application

Eligible students may apply online through:
- www.sanskrit.nic.in/schemes
- www.scholarship2025.sanskrit.ac.in
Dates: 01 April 2025 – 30 September 2025

3.       Step 3: Profile Updating (for Institutions)

Via the following portals:
- AISHE: https://aishe.gov.in/aishe/home
- UDISE+: http://udiseplus.gov.in/#/page/code
Dates: 01 April 2025 – 30 September 2025

Another Steps:

Step 1: Read Guidelines : English । Hindi

Step 2: Registration of the Institutions: Campus / Institution / College / School Registration Form

Step 3: Verification of the Institutional details.

Step 4: Activation of the Institutions: Edit Campus / Institution / College / School Registration Form

Step 5: Apply for Scholarship by the Student: Student Login for Online Scholarship Application

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Rate of Scholarship

The scholarship amount is distributed for 10 months in an academic year (except Ph.D.). The details are as follows:

Scholarship Level	Scholarship Amount
Class 9 (Purva-Madhyama 1st year) & Class 10 (Purva-Madhyama 2nd year) or equivalent	Rs. 500/- per month for 10 months (Rs. 5,000/- annually)
Class 11 (Prak-Shastri 1st year) & Class 12 (Uttarmadhyama/Prak-Shastri 2nd year) or equivalent	Rs. 600/- per month for 10 months (Rs. 6,000/- annually)
Shastri/B.A./B.A. (Hons.) – 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year or equivalent	Rs. 800/- per month for 10 months (Rs. 8,000/- annually)
Acharya/M.A. – 1st or 2nd year (Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit)	Rs. 1000/- per month for 10 months (Rs. 10,000/- annually)
Vidyavaridhi/Ph.D. (Sanskrit/Pali/Prakrit)	Rs. 2500/- per month for 12 months + Rs. 5,000/- contingency per year (Total: Rs. 35,000/- per year) — Maximum for 3 years

Documents & Submission

All applications must be submitted online only. No physical documents are required to be posted. For guidelines, eligibility, and instructions, visit:

- www.sanskrit.nic.in/schemes

- www.scholarship2025.sanskrit.ac.in

Conclusion

If you are a student of Sanskrit or its allied languages, don’t miss this chance to receive academic support from one of India’s premier Sanskrit institutions. Apply before the deadline and follow the official steps to ensure your scholarship is processed successfully.