Karnataka Sanskrit University

Karnataka Sanskrit University, established in 2010, is a State Public University located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The university was created through the Karnataka Sanskrit University Act, 2010, with the primary objective of promoting Sanskrit education and research. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC with a 'B' grade. The university operates across multiple campuses spanning approximately 15 acres, with its headquarters at Pampa Mahakavi Road, Chamarajpet, Bengaluru. The university offers a diverse range of programmes across various levels including Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil., and PhD in Sanskrit and related disciplines. Karnataka Sanskrit University focuses on traditional Sanskrit studies alongside modern subjects, offering courses in Veda, Vyakarana, Jyotisha, Dharmashastra, Sahitya, Nyaya, Vedanta, and other allied subjects. The institution also promotes interdisciplinary studies combining Sanskrit with contemporary fields such as Computer Applications, Journalism, and Tourism. Admission to various programmes is primarily conducted through merit-based selection, entrance tests conducted by the university, and for some courses, through Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) and other relevant examinations.