Shastri (Sanskrit) is a traditional degree in Sanskrit learning, taught in specialisations such as Vyakarana (grammar), Nyaya (logic), Sahitya (literature), Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology), Veda and Dharmashastra. It is a traditional course, and SLBSNSU says its Shastri is equivalent to a BA. It leads to teaching and research in Sanskrit, or to an Acharya (master's) course.
For CUET UG 2026, 5 central universities list Shastri programmes, 66 in total: BHU, CSU, CUHP, NSU and SLBSNSU. The Sanskrit paper is the most common. BHU, CUHP and SLBSNSU ask for it. CSU accepts Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India, and its Yogic Science course also accepts Physical Education. NSU asks for any one language paper and any one domain paper, and prefers candidates with the Sanskrit paper. NSU also holds a personal interview for Shastri Vedabhashyam.
Eligibility differs. BHU asks for 50% and Sanskrit as a passed subject, with an age limit of 22 years on 1 July 2026. SLBSNSU asks for 40% and a maximum age of 25. CUHP does not state eligibility in the NTA list. Tip: take the Sanskrit paper. It is accepted or preferred at every university here.
Shastri (Sanskrit) by subject
CUET papers asked for Shastri (Sanskrit)
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Other CUET papers some universities ask for:
5 universities offering Shastri (Sanskrit)
Shastri (Hons) Dharmasastra and Mimansa
CUET: Sanskrit (325).
▸ Eligibility
Madhyama of BHU, Madhyama/Uttar Madhyama/Upa Shastri, Intermediate or 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate; Sanskrit must be a passed subject. BHU one-year Sanskrit certificate holders with 50% in both 10+2 and the certificate are also eligible. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
Shastri (Hons) Jain-Buddha Darshan
CUET: Sanskrit (325).
▸ Eligibility
Madhyama of BHU, Madhyama/Uttar Madhyama/Upa Shastri, Intermediate or 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate; Sanskrit must be a passed subject. BHU one-year Sanskrit certificate holders with 50% in both 10+2 and the certificate are also eligible. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
Shastri (Hons) Jyotish
CUET: Sanskrit (325).
▸ Eligibility
Madhyama of BHU, Madhyama/Uttar Madhyama/Upa Shastri, Intermediate or 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate; Sanskrit must be a passed subject. BHU one-year Sanskrit certificate holders with 50% in both 10+2 and the certificate are also eligible. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
Shastri (Hons) Sahitya
CUET: Sanskrit (325).
▸ Eligibility
Madhyama of BHU, Madhyama/Uttar Madhyama/Upa Shastri, Intermediate or 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate; Sanskrit must be a passed subject. BHU one-year Sanskrit certificate holders with 50% in both 10+2 and the certificate are also eligible. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
Shastri (Hons) Vaidik Darshan
CUET: Sanskrit (325).
▸ Eligibility
Madhyama of BHU, Madhyama/Uttar Madhyama/Upa Shastri, Intermediate or 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate; Sanskrit must be a passed subject. BHU one-year Sanskrit certificate holders with 50% in both 10+2 and the certificate are also eligible. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
Shastri (Hons) Veda
CUET: Sanskrit (325).
▸ Eligibility
Madhyama of BHU, Madhyama/Uttar Madhyama/Upa Shastri, Intermediate or 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate; Sanskrit must be a passed subject. BHU one-year Sanskrit certificate holders with 50% in both 10+2 and the certificate are also eligible. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
Shastri (Hons) Vyakarana
CUET: Sanskrit (325).
▸ Eligibility
Madhyama of BHU, Madhyama/Uttar Madhyama/Upa Shastri, Intermediate or 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate; Sanskrit must be a passed subject. BHU one-year Sanskrit certificate holders with 50% in both 10+2 and the certificate are also eligible. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
Shastri (BSc) Yogic Science
CUET: Domain paper: Physical Education (Yoga, Sports), Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Three-year Shastri (BSc) programme.
Shastri Advaita Vedanta
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Akshar Purushottam Darshana
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Three-year Shastri programme.
Shastri Bauddha Darshana
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Bhot Bauddha Darshana
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Three-year Shastri programme.
Shastri Darshan
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Dharma Shastra
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Dvaita Vedanta
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Jain Darshana
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Mimamsa
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Nyaya
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Phalit Jyotisha
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Prakrit
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Three-year Shastri programme.
Shastri Pratishtha Agama Thantra Shastra
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Four-year Shastri Pratishtha programme.
Shastri Pratishtha Ayurved Samhita
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Four-year Shastri Pratishtha programme.
Shastri Puranetihas
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Sahitya
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Sankhya Yoga
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Siddhant Jyotish
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Ved-Karmakand-Paurohitya
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Veda Bhasyam
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Vishishtadvaita Vedanta
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri Vyakarana
CUET: Domain paper: Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
▸ Eligibility and selection
Prakshastri, Uttar Madhyama, Veda Vibhushan, Senior Secondary, Higher Secondary or 10+2 passed, or equivalent.
Selection: Offered as Shastri (three years) or Shastri Pratishtha (four years).
Shastri (BA)
CUET: Sanskrit.
▸ Eligibility
Not stated in the NTA list.
Shastri Advaita Vedanta
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Agama
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Dharmasastra
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Dvaita Vedanta
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Mimamsa
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Nyaya
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Phalitha Jyotisha
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Puranetihasa
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Sahitya
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Sankhya Yoga
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Siddhanta Jyotisha
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Vastu
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Vedabhashyam
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Those who have passed or completed the Samhita of a Veda (Rigveda, Krishna or Shukla Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharva Veda), certified by a vedic guru or traditional institution, with some knowledge of Sanskrit. A pass in 12th is desirable.
Selection: Selection is subject to a personal interview in the Samhita of the respective Veda and Sanskrit. Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Visistadvaita Vedanta
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Vyakarana
CUET: Any one language paper and any one domain paper; candidates with the Sanskrit paper (325) get preference.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Valid CUET score plus a pass in a 10+2-pattern exam such as Prak-Shastri (NSU or Central Sanskrit University), Uttara Madhyama, Madhyama (BHU), Upa Shastri, Veda Vibhushan, or Intermediate/NIOS XII, preferably with Sanskrit or a Sanskrit diploma.
Selection: Shastri is taught and evaluated only in Sanskrit medium.
Shastri Advaita Vedanta
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Dharmashastra
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Jain Darshan
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Mimansa
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Paurohitya (Karmakand)
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Phalit Jyotish
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Prachin Nyaya Vaisheshik
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Prachin Vyakarana
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Prakrit Bhasha
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Puranetihas
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Sahitya
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Samhita Jyotish
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Sankhya Yoga
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Sarva Darshan
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Shukla Yajurveda
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Siddhant Jyotish
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Vastushastra
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
Shastri Vishishtadvaita Vedanta
CUET: Sanskrit (code 325).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 from any recognised board or equivalent examination with at least 40% marks. Maximum age: 25 years.
Selection: Offered as a 3-year Shastri or a 4-year Shastri (Honours), equivalent to BA or BA (Hons). The same CUET paper applies to every Shastri specialisation.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for Shastri (Sanskrit)?
The Sanskrit paper at BHU, CUHP and SLBSNSU. CSU accepts Sanskrit or Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India. NSU asks for one language paper and one domain paper, with preference for Sanskrit.
▸Is Sanskrit compulsory for Shastri through CUET?
Not at every university. CSU accepts Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India instead, and NSU accepts any domain paper but prefers Sanskrit. BHU and SLBSNSU ask for Sanskrit.
▸Which central universities offer Shastri through CUET?
5 universities list it for CUET UG 2026: BHU, CSU, CUHP, NSU and SLBSNSU. Each offers several specialisations.
▸Do I need Sanskrit in Class 12 for Shastri?
It depends. BHU requires Sanskrit as a passed subject. NSU prefers candidates who studied Sanskrit. CSU and SLBSNSU accept 10+2 or equivalent, including traditional qualifications such as Prakshastri or Uttar Madhyama at CSU.
About this data
Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.