Component

Amount (INR)

Year 1 Tuition Fee

INR 734

Year 2 Tuition Fee

INR 734

Total Fees

INR 1,468

SJSV MA Acharya Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Start	June 3, 2026
Last Date to Apply	July 25, 2026

Applications are accepted at the SJSV Puri portal at sjsv.nic.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Shastri (BA) degree in Sanskrit or an equivalent undergraduate qualification from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks.

Candidates must have studied Sanskrit as a major subject throughout the undergraduate programme.

Students from other undergraduate backgrounds with Sanskrit as a subsidiary subject may also apply, subject to SJSV Puri norms.

Relaxation in minimum marks is available for SC/ST candidates as per Odisha government regulations.

Admission Process

Visit sjsv.nic.in and access the online admission portal during the published application window for 2026-27.

Fill the application form with personal details, undergraduate degree information, and choose the preferred MA specialisation.

Upload scanned copies of Shastri or BA marksheets, a valid category certificate if applicable, and a recent passport-size photograph.

Pay the application fee online or as directed in the official admission notification on the university website.

SJSV Puri prepares a merit list based on marks obtained in the qualifying undergraduate degree.

Shortlisted candidates report for document verification at the university campus and complete fee payment to confirm enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

You want an affordable MA in Sanskrit with total fees of INR 1,468
You are pursuing a career in Sanskrit teaching or academic research
You value a traditional Sanskrit university curriculum over a general arts degree
You are based in Odisha or eastern India and prefer studying at a regional Sanskrit institution
You plan to appear for UGC NET Sanskrit or pursue a PhD after the programme

✗ Skip if

You are looking for corporate placements or industry-facing career outcomes
You want a postgraduate programme with higher average salary prospects
You prefer a large modern campus with engineering or management courses
You need a degree from a central or deemed university for government recruitment purposes

SJSV MA Acharya Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	Varies by category	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students. Apply via scholarships.gov.in
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme	INR 10,000 per year	Top 20 percentile Class 12 students with family income below INR 4.5 LPA
Odisha State Scholarship	Varies	Odisha domicile students from SC/ST/OBC/EBC categories

Apply via scholarships.gov.in before the national scholarship deadline.

SJSV students may apply to the Odisha state scholarship portal separately.

SJSV MA Acharya FAQs

Ques. What is the Acharya degree and how does it relate to a regular MA in Sanskrit?

Ans. The Acharya is the traditional Sanskrit university equivalent of a Master of Arts. At SJSV Puri, the programme follows a classical curriculum covering Sanskrit grammar (Vyakarana), literature (Sahitya), and major philosophical texts. The Association of Indian Universities recognises the Acharya as equivalent to an MA, making graduates eligible for UGC NET/JRF in Sanskrit and for PhD admission at recognised universities.

Ques. What subjects and texts are covered in the MA Acharya programme at SJSV Puri?

Ans. The Acharya curriculum at SJSV covers classical Sanskrit grammar based on Panini’s Ashtadhyayi, Vedic literature, Sanskrit poetry and prose, major darshana texts, and Sanskrit metrics (Chandas). Students also study literary theory (Alankara Shastra) and are introduced to manuscript traditions. The programme blends classical gurukulam pedagogical values with a university examination system.

Ques. What career options are available after completing the MA Acharya from SJSV?

Ans. MA Acharya graduates from SJSV can pursue careers as Sanskrit lecturers at degree colleges, Vedic scholars at research institutions, or Sanskrit teachers at schools. Graduates eligible for UGC NET/JRF can apply for assistant professor posts. Other paths include working with cultural organisations, government Sanskrit academies, and manuscript digitisation projects under national heritage programmes.

Ques. Is there a separate entrance exam for MA Acharya admission at SJSV Puri?

Ans. No separate entrance examination is required for MA Acharya admission at SJSV Puri. Selection is entirely merit-based, with SJSV preparing a merit list from marks obtained in the qualifying Shastri or undergraduate degree. Candidates with higher aggregate marks in Sanskrit at the undergraduate level have a better chance of securing a seat in the programme.

Ques. What scholarships are available for MA students at SJSV Puri?

Ans. MA students at SJSV Puri can apply for the National Scholarship Portal’s Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students, the Central Sector Scholarship for top Class 12 students from families with income below INR 4.5 LPA, and the Odisha State Scholarship for domicile students from reserved categories. Applications are submitted online via scholarships.gov.in before the respective deadlines.

Ques. Can MA Acharya graduates from SJSV apply for UGC NET or pursue a PhD?

Ans. Yes. The Acharya degree from SJSV Puri is recognised by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to an MA, making graduates eligible to appear for UGC NET in Sanskrit. Candidates who qualify NET/JRF can pursue PhD programmes at central universities, Sanskrit universities, or other institutions. SJSV itself offers M.Phil and PhD programmes in Sanskrit for eligible candidates who wish to continue research at the university.

SJSV MA Acharya: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility