Component

Amount (INR)

Year 1 Tuition Fee

INR 734

Year 2 Tuition Fee

INR 734

Total Fees

INR 1,468

SJSV MA Advaita Vedanta 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 Advaita Vedanta 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 Advaita Vedanta FAQs

Ques. What is Advaita Vedanta and why is SJSV Puri a strong institution to study it?

Ans. Advaita Vedanta is the non-dualist school of Indian philosophy that holds Brahman as the sole reality. SJSV Puri, as a dedicated Sanskrit university in Odisha, offers an authentic academic environment grounded in classical Sanskrit texts including Adi Shankaracharya’s Brahmasutra Bhashya, Vivekachudamani, and the major Upanishads. The faculty specialise in traditional Vedantic interpretation alongside modern comparative philosophy approaches.

Ques. What texts and philosophers are studied in the MA Advaita Vedanta programme?

Ans. The curriculum covers primary texts by Adi Shankaracharya including the Brahmasutra Bhashya, Bhagavad Gita Bhashya, and the Dasopanishad commentaries. Students also study works of later Advaitins like Sureshvara, Padmapada, and Madhusudana Sarasvati. The programme includes comparative study of Vishishtadvaita and Dvaita schools to contextualise Advaita within the broader Vedantic tradition.

Ques. Can I pursue a PhD in Advaita Vedanta after completing the MA at SJSV?

Ans. Yes. After completing the MA in Advaita Vedanta at SJSV, graduates can enrol in the university’s M.Phil programme followed by PhD. Alternatively, UGC NET-qualified candidates can pursue PhD at central universities, Sanskrit universities across India, or research institutes like the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. Research fellowships under UGC-JRF are available for NET-qualified candidates.

Ques. What career prospects does an MA in Advaita Vedanta from SJSV offer?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Sanskrit and Philosophy lecturers at colleges and universities, researchers at Sanskrit academies and government institutions, and Vedantic educators at cultural or spiritual organisations. The degree also opens avenues in manuscript preservation, translation, and academic publishing. UGC NET qualification after the degree enables employment as an assistant professor at degree colleges across India.

Ques. How is selection done for the MA Advaita Vedanta programme at SJSV Puri?

Ans. SJSV Puri selects candidates for MA Advaita Vedanta purely on merit based on marks in the qualifying Shastri or BA degree. No separate entrance exam is held. Candidates with a strong Sanskrit foundation and higher aggregate scores in Sanskrit subjects at undergraduate level are preferred. The university publishes a merit list after the application window closes in late July 2026.

Ques. Is the MA Advaita Vedanta degree recognised for government teaching recruitment?

Ans. Yes. The Acharya or MA degree from SJSV is recognised by the Association of Indian Universities. Graduates can appear for UGC NET in Sanskrit, which qualifies them for assistant professor positions in state and central universities. Some state government Sanskrit education boards also accept the Acharya degree for school teacher recruitment, subject to state-specific eligibility norms.

SJSV MA Advaita Vedanta: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility