Component

Amount (INR)

Year 1 Tuition Fee

INR 734

Year 2 Tuition Fee

INR 734

Total Fees

INR 1,468

SJSV MA Jyotirvigyan 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 Jyotirvigyan 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 Jyotirvigyan FAQs

Ques. What is Jyotirvigyan and what does the MA programme at SJSV cover?

Ans. Jyotirvigyan is the Sanskrit term for the traditional science of Jyotisha, encompassing predictive astrology (Phalita Jyotisha), mathematical astronomy (Ganita Jyotisha), and natal astrology (Hora). The MA at SJSV Puri covers primary classical texts including Varahamihira’s Brihat Jataka, the Surya Siddhanta, and Parasara’s Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra. Students learn both the astronomical computation basis and the astrological interpretation tradition.

Ques. Is Jyotirvigyan studied as a formal science or as a traditional system at SJSV?

Ans. At SJSV Puri, Jyotirvigyan is studied within the Sanskrit university academic framework, treating classical Jyotisha texts as part of Sanskrit intellectual heritage. The programme includes both the mathematical astronomy components found in the Siddhanta tradition and the predictive Phala-Jyotisha tradition. It is an academic course grounded in classical Sanskrit textual scholarship and is not a professional astrology certification course.

Ques. What career prospects are available after MA Jyotirvigyan at SJSV?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Sanskrit lecturers at colleges after qualifying UGC NET in Sanskrit or Jyotisha. Research positions at Sanskrit institutions and cultural bodies focused on traditional astronomical knowledge are available. Some graduates work with Panchang publishers, temple trusts, and organisations that maintain Vedic astronomical calendars. PhD programmes in Jyotisha or Sanskrit studies at universities with Jyotisha departments are also accessible.

Ques. What eligibility is required for MA Jyotirvigyan admission at SJSV Puri?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Shastri or BA in Sanskrit or an equivalent undergraduate degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks. Sanskrit must have been the primary subject at the undergraduate level. There is no separate entrance examination for the MA Jyotirvigyan programme. SC/ST candidates receive the standard mark relaxation as per Odisha government norms applicable to all postgraduate admissions at SJSV.

Ques. When and how do applications for MA Jyotirvigyan open at SJSV in 2026?

Ans. Applications for MA Jyotirvigyan at SJSV Puri are open from June 3 to July 25, 2026, through the official university portal at sjsv.nic.in. Candidates fill the online form, upload scanned undergraduate marksheets and documents, and submit the application before the deadline. SJSV prepares a merit list based on qualifying undergraduate marks. Selected candidates are notified for document verification at the Puri campus.

Ques. Can students pursue a PhD or research after MA Jyotirvigyan at SJSV?

Ans. Yes. MA Jyotirvigyan graduates who qualify UGC NET/JRF can pursue PhD research in Jyotisha or Sanskrit at SJSV or at other Sanskrit universities and research institutions. SJSV offers M.Phil and PhD programmes in various Sanskrit disciplines. Research in classical Indian astronomy and its relationship to mathematical traditions is a growing area, and graduates can contribute to interdisciplinary projects in history of science and Sanskrit studies.

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