Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University

Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, established in 2011, is a State public university located in Nalbari, Assam. The university was created through an Act of the Assam Legislative Assembly with the primary objective of promoting Sanskrit education, research, and the study of ancient Indian knowledge systems. Named after the illustrious 7th-century Kamarupa king Kumar Bhaskar Varma, who was a contemporary and friend of Emperor Harshavardhana, the institution carries forward the legacy of ancient Indian scholarship and learning traditions.

The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and operates as a State university dedicated to preserving and propagating Sanskrit literature, Vedic studies, ancient Indian sciences, philosophy, and traditional knowledge systems. Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University offers comprehensive academic programmes across Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels in various disciplines including Sanskrit literature, Vedic studies, Jyotisha (Astrology), Ayurveda, Yoga, Indian philosophy, ancient history, epigraphy, manuscriptology, and traditional performing arts.

The university conducts admissions through entrance examinations for various programmes and also considers merit-based selection for certain courses. With a focus on research and innovation in ancient Indian knowledge systems, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University serves as an important centre for Sanskrit education in Northeast India. The institution emphasises both traditional gurukula-style learning and modern pedagogical methods, preparing students for careers in teaching, research, translation, cultural preservation, and various government positions requiring Sanskrit expertise.