Component

Amount (INR)

Year 1 Tuition Fee

INR 734

Year 2 Tuition Fee

INR 734

Total Fees

INR 1,468

SJSV MA Sarva Darshan 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 Sarva Darshan 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 Sarva Darshan FAQs

Ques. What are the six darshanas covered in the MA Sarva Darshan programme at SJSV?

Ans. Sarva Darshan covers all six orthodox (Astika) philosophical schools of Indian philosophy: Nyaya (logic), Vaisheshika (atomism), Sankhya (enumeration), Yoga (discipline), Mimamsa (Vedic interpretation), and Vedanta (end of the Vedas). The programme at SJSV Puri engages with primary texts of each school in Sanskrit including Nyaya Sutras, Vaisheshika Sutras, Sankhya Karika, Yoga Sutras, Mimamsa Sutras, and the Brahmasutras with Shankaracharya’s commentary.

Ques. How does SJSV structure the Sarva Darshan curriculum across two years?

Ans. The Sarva Darshan curriculum at SJSV is structured to provide foundational study of all six darshanas in the first year, building proficiency in reading and interpreting primary Sanskrit texts. The second year involves deeper engagement with selected darshanas alongside comparative philosophy methodology. Students develop the ability to analyse philosophical debates across schools and understand how the darshanas have influenced each other through the Sanskrit commentary tradition.

Ques. What career paths are available to MA Sarva Darshan graduates from SJSV?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Sanskrit and Philosophy lecturers at colleges and universities after qualifying UGC NET. Research positions at philosophy departments, Sanskrit institutions, and cultural think tanks are also available. Some graduates work with spiritual and contemplative organisations drawing on Indian philosophical traditions. Academic publishing in Indian philosophy, translation work, and programmes connecting Indian and Western philosophy are other career avenues.

Ques. Is prior knowledge of Sanskrit philosophy required for MA Sarva Darshan admission?

Ans. A Shastri or BA in Sanskrit with a minimum of 50% marks is required, implying prior exposure to Sanskrit philosophical texts at undergraduate level. While specific darshana texts may not have been studied in depth previously, candidates are expected to have a working knowledge of classical Sanskrit grammar and basic philosophical vocabulary. There is no separate entrance exam for Sarva Darshan admission at SJSV.

Ques. Can MA Sarva Darshan graduates appear for UGC NET Sanskrit or Philosophy?

Ans. MA Sarva Darshan graduates from SJSV can appear for UGC NET in Sanskrit, as the programme covers Sanskrit language and philosophical texts. Graduates who also hold a degree in Philosophy may explore NET in Philosophy subject to UGC eligibility norms. NET/JRF in Sanskrit opens the path to assistant professorship at degree colleges and funded PhD research at recognised universities.

Ques. Are there fellowship or research opportunities for Sarva Darshan scholars at SJSV?

Ans. SJSV offers M.Phil and PhD programmes in Sanskrit that Sarva Darshan graduates can pursue after the MA. UGC JRF awardees receive a monthly fellowship during PhD. The university has ongoing research activities in classical Indian philosophy. External fellowships from the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) are open to MA graduates pursuing research in Indian philosophy, providing financial support for doctoral or postdoctoral study.

SJSV MA Sarva Darshan: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility