Central Sanskrit University (CSU) has extended the last date to apply for Vidyavaridhi (PhD) admission 2026-27. Applications were first invited from 15 to 31 October 2026, but after the extension notice dated 2 November 2026, the last date is now 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM. There are 250 seats in total and the entrance examination is tentatively scheduled for 22 November 2026. Applications must be submitted through the Samarth portal.
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Important Dates
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Admission Details
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| Course | Seats | Details |
| Vidyavaridhi (PhD) | 250 | Central Sanskrit University, session 2026-27 |
| Total | 250 |
Candidates who qualified UGC-NET (December 2025 or June 2026) with the result “Assistant Professor and Admission to Ph.D.” or “Admission to Ph.D. Only” can apply. The entrance examination is tentatively scheduled for 22 November 2026 — keep checking the official website for the final date and centre details.
How to Apply:
- Open sanskrit.nic.in and read the Vidyavaridhi (PhD) admission 2026-27 notice.
- Go to the Samarth portal and fill the application form.
- Upload the UGC-NET result and the required documents.
- Submit the application before 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM and keep a copy of it.
| Official Website | sanskrit.nic.in — Central Sanskrit University |
A private information portal (not a government website) — please read the official notification before applying.
How many seats are there in CSU Vidyavaridhi PhD admission?
250 seats — for the 2026-27 session.
What is the last date to apply?
15 November 2026, 11:59 PM — the date was extended by the notice dated 2 November 2026.
What was the earlier last date?
31 October 2026 — the original notification was issued on 12 October 2026.
When is the entrance examination?
The entrance examination is tentatively scheduled for 22 November 2026.
Who can apply?
Candidates who qualified UGC-NET (December 2025 or June 2026) with the result “Assistant Professor and Admission to Ph.D.” or “Admission to Ph.D. Only”.
