Component

Amount (INR)

Year 1 Tuition Fee

INR 734

Year 2 Tuition Fee

INR 734

Total Fees

INR 1,468

SJSV MA Navya-Nyaya 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 Navya-Nyaya 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 Navya-Nyaya FAQs

Ques. What is Navya-Nyaya and how does it differ from classical Nyaya philosophy?

Ans. Classical Nyaya, attributed to Gautama’s Nyaya Sutras, is the ancient school of Indian logic and epistemology. Navya-Nyaya, meaning new logic, emerged in the 13th century with Gangesha Upadhyaya’s Tattvachintamani and introduced a highly technical formal language for precise philosophical analysis. It influenced all later Sanskrit philosophical writing and is considered equivalent to formal logic in the Western analytic tradition.

Ques. What primary texts and thinkers are covered in the MA Navya-Nyaya programme at SJSV?

Ans. The curriculum includes Gangesha Upadhyaya’s Tattvachintamani, Raghunatha Shiromani’s Padarthakhandana, and works of the Navadvipa school. Students study the Navya-Nyaya technical vocabulary covering categories such as Vishesha, Samavaya, and Abhava. The programme also addresses the influence of Navya-Nyaya on later schools including Vedanta, Mimamsa, and Buddhist philosophy in their post-12th century Sanskrit forms.

Ques. What career options are open to MA Navya-Nyaya graduates from SJSV?

Ans. Graduates can pursue academic careers as Sanskrit and Philosophy lecturers at colleges and universities after qualifying UGC NET. Research positions at institutes focused on Indian philosophy, logic, and manuscript studies are also available. Some graduates contribute to inter-disciplinary projects connecting classical Indian logic to modern analytic philosophy, a growing area of academic interest both in India and at international Sanskrit studies programmes.

Ques. Is classical Sanskrit proficiency required before studying Navya-Nyaya at SJSV?

Ans. Yes. Navya-Nyaya is a highly technical tradition written in classical Sanskrit with its own formal terminology. A strong foundation in Sanskrit grammar and reading ability is essential. SJSV requires a Shastri or BA in Sanskrit with at least 50% marks. Students with prior exposure to classical Nyaya texts at the undergraduate level find it easier to engage with the technical Navya-Nyaya vocabulary from the outset.

Ques. How are admissions conducted for MA Navya-Nyaya at SJSV Puri in 2026?

Ans. Admission to MA Navya-Nyaya at SJSV is merit-based. Applications are open online at sjsv.nic.in from June 3 to July 25, 2026. SJSV prepares a merit list based on aggregate marks in the qualifying undergraduate degree. No separate entrance examination is held. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and complete the admission process at the university campus in Puri.

Ques. Are there research fellowships available for students studying Navya-Nyaya at SJSV?

Ans. Students who qualify UGC-JRF after MA can receive a junior research fellowship for PhD study. UGC also supports special research projects in traditional knowledge systems including Sanskrit logic and Navya-Nyaya. SJSV itself has faculty research activities in classical Indian philosophy. Graduates can also apply for postdoctoral fellowships at institutions like the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute and various Sanskrit departments at central universities.

SJSV MA Navya-Nyaya: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility