Component

Amount (INR)

Year 1 Tuition Fee

INR 734

Year 2 Tuition Fee

INR 734

Total Fees

INR 1,468

SJSV MA Sahitya 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 Sahitya 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 Sahitya FAQs

Ques. What classical texts and literary works are studied in MA Sahitya at SJSV Puri?

Ans. The MA Sahitya programme at SJSV covers primary Mahakavya works including Kalidasa’s Raghuvamsha and Kumarasambhava, Bharavi’s Kiratarjuniya, and Magha’s Shishupalavadha. Students study Sanskrit drama through Kalidasa’s Abhijnanashakuntalam and Bhavabhuti’s Uttararamacharita. Literary theory (Alankara Shastra) is covered through Mammata’s Kavyaprakasha and Anandavardhana’s Dhvanyaloka.

Ques. How does SJSV approach Sanskrit literary theory in its Sahitya programme?

Ans. SJSV’s Sahitya curriculum covers the major schools of Sanskrit literary criticism including Rasa theory (Bharata’s Natyashastra), Alankara (figures of speech), Riti (style), Vakrokti, and Dhvani (suggestion). Students learn to apply these theories to primary Sanskrit texts. The programme also includes Sanskrit prosody (Chandas) and the study of regional Sanskrit literary traditions linked to the Jagannath culture of Odisha.

Ques. What career options are available after MA Sahitya from SJSV?

Ans. MA Sahitya graduates can pursue careers as Sanskrit lecturers at colleges and universities after qualifying UGC NET. Other paths include working as Sanskrit content editors, translators of classical texts into regional languages, and researchers at institutions such as the Sahitya Akademi and state Sanskrit academies. Cultural documentation projects and academic publishing in Sanskrit studies are also common career avenues.

Ques. Is prior Sanskrit knowledge from school required for MA Sahitya admission?

Ans. Candidates are expected to hold a Shastri or BA with Sanskrit as a major subject and a minimum of 50% marks. Prior study of Sanskrit poetry and literature at the undergraduate level significantly eases entry into the MA Sahitya curriculum. Candidates from other streams who studied Sanskrit as a secondary subject may apply subject to SJSV eligibility norms, but are advised to be well-versed in classical Sanskrit grammar before joining the programme.

Ques. Can MA Sahitya graduates from SJSV appear for UGC NET in Sanskrit?

Ans. Yes. The Acharya or MA from SJSV is recognised by the Association of Indian Universities, making graduates eligible for UGC NET in Sanskrit. NET-qualified candidates can apply for assistant professor posts at degree colleges and for JRF-supported PhD research. Sanskrit NET is conducted by UGC twice yearly and tests candidates on Sanskrit grammar, literature, philosophy, and literary theory covered in the MA Sahitya syllabus.

Ques. Are there creative writing or performance components in the SJSV Sahitya curriculum?

Ans. The MA Sahitya programme at SJSV is primarily an academic and textual study programme, not a creative writing course. Students focus on reading, interpreting, and analysing classical Sanskrit literary works and critical theories. Some Sanskrit universities include composition exercises (Kavita Rachana) as supplementary activities. Students interested in Sanskrit drama performance or creative writing can explore such opportunities through the university’s cultural programmes and Sanskrit competitions.

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