Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Karnataka Samskrit University · BengaluruKarnataka Samskrit University Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Karnataka Samskrit University is an university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 2010. It is affiliated to Karnataka Samskrit University. Karnataka Samskrit University offers 2 programmes at…
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Placement · 2024-25
Overview
About Karnataka Samskrit University
Karnataka Samskrit University is an university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 2010. It is affiliated to Karnataka Samskrit University. Karnataka Samskrit University offers 2 programmes at postgraduate level. They are PG Diploma Programmes: 3 programmes and B.A in Samskrita. Karnataka Samskrit University is a Karnataka state public university established under the Karnataka Samskrita Vishwavidyala Act, 2009, enforced in 2010, and listed by UGC as a State University at Pampa Mahakavi Road, Chamarajpete, Bengaluru, as of 17 January 2024. The official administration page identifies Dr. S. Ahalya as Vice-Chancellor. Official pages document Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) research in Sanskrit and related Shastra, Vedanta, Veda and interdisciplinary areas. Parent state public university and self-awarding degree body; main administrative campus is in Bengaluru. The university's official history states establishment in 2010 under the Karnataka Samskrita Vishwavidyala Act, 2009, while the UGC consolidated state-university list dated 17.01.2024 prints 2011; the UGC 12(B) list dated 26.09.2022 prints 2010. The official site also describes an additional 100-acre campus at Kuduru, Magadi Taluk, Ramanagara District; no separate campus approval row was verified here. Official 2024-25 reporting distinguishes 3 constituent colleges, 11 aided affiliated colleges, 66 unaided affiliated colleges and 281 aided Veda/Samskrita Pathashalas; only the college counts are represented above. The 2026-27 admissions notifications are present on the official website. NIRF 2024 University and 2025 State Public University pages reviewed do not name the university.
Courses & costs
Karnataka Samskrit University fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B.A in SamskritaTotal, first year · Annual fee table: tuition Rs 3,900, admission Rs 500 and library Rs 100; examination fees will be intimated at the time of examinations. Source | 2026-27 | ₹4,500first year total |
| B.A (Evening college)Total, first year Source | 2026-27 | ₹4,500first year total |
| B.A in SamskritaRegistration · All · Annual fee table: tuition Rs 3,900, admission Rs 500 and library Rs 100; examination fees will be intimated at the time of examinations. Source | 2026-27 | ₹4,500per year |
| B.A in ShastraRegistration · All · Annual fee table: tuition Rs 3,900, admission Rs 500 and library Rs 100; examination fees will be intimated at the time of examinations. Source | 2026-27 | ₹4,500per year |
| B.A (Evening college)Registration · All · Annual fee table: tuition Rs 3,900, admission Rs 500 and library Rs 100; examination fees will be intimated at the time of examinations. Source | 2026-27 | ₹4,500per year |
| B.A in SamskritaListed in the cited fee schedule. Current programme availability and admissions status have not been independently confirmed. Source | ₹4,500per year |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc in Yogic Science & Counselling (Yogic Therapy & Counselling)Tuition · Not specified · All Source | 2026-27 | ₹14,000per year |
| M.A in Six Shastras (Language & Literature; Alankara Shastra; Nyaya & Vaisheshika; Vyakarna Shastra; Vedanta; Hasthaprathishatra (Manuscriptology))Total, first year · Not specified; applies to the listed M.A programme · SC/ST relaxation is stated to follow State Government norms. Source | 2026-27 | ₹6,500first year total |
| M.Sc in Yoga Therapy & Counselling (Yoga Therapy & Counselling)Tuition · Not specified · All Source | 2026-27Year 1 | ₹17,700per year |
| B.Sc in Yogic Science & CounsellingTuition · Not specified Source | 2026-27 | ₹14,000per year |
| B.A in SamskritaTuition · Not specified; applies to the listed M.A programme Source | 2026-27 | ₹6,500per year |
| M.Sc in Yoga Therapy & CounsellingTuition · Not specified Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,700per year |
| M.A in Six Shastras (Language & Literature; Alankara Shastra; Nyaya & Vaisheshika; Vyakarna Shastra; Vedanta; Hasthaprathishatra (Manuscriptology))Registration · Not specified; applies to the listed M.A programme · All Source | 2026-27 | ₹6,500per year |
| M.Sc in Yoga Therapy & Counselling (Yoga Therapy & Counselling)Tuition · Not specified · All Source | 2026-27Year 2 | ₹17,700per year |
Placements · 2024-25
Karnataka Samskrit University placements
Karnataka Samskrit University placements 2024-25: 9% placement rate, 60 of 700.Source: placement source
9%
60 of 700
College-wide placements for 2024-25: 60 of 700 students placed, a placement rate of 9%.
Year-on-year placement rate
· College-wide5%
· College-wide7%
2023-248%
2024-259%
Branch-wise packages
PG [2 Years Program(s)] · 2024-25 · PG [2 Years Program(s)]median ₹3L · 25 placed placement source
UG [3 Years Program(s)] · 2024-25 · UG [3 Years Program(s)]median ₹3.5L · 60 placed placement source
PG [2 Years Program(s)] · 2023-24 · PG [2 Years Program(s)]median ₹3L · 18 placed placement source
UG [3 Years Program(s)] · 2023-24 · UG [3 Years Program(s)]median ₹3.5L · 52 placed placement source
PG [2 Years Program(s)] · 2022-23 · PG [2 Years Program(s)]median ₹3L · 15 placed placement source
UG [3 Years Program(s)] · 2022-23 · UG [3 Years Program(s)]median ₹3.5L · 39 placed placement source
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
B.A in Samskrita
₹4,500Annual · /yr
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
- Name
- Dr. S. Ahalya
Admissions · collected information
Karnataka Samskrit University admissions
For 2026 — 27, KSU states that admissions are open for UG, PG, diploma, certificate and research programmes. The official admissions page gives 1 June 2026 as the application start date, 31 July 2026 as the last date to apply, and 15 August 2026 as the class-start date; foreign students apply through the Study in India portal. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | All Source |
|---|---|
| Period | per year Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Total first year Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 4500 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | Not specified; applies to the listed general B.A programmes Source |
| Fee authority | University Source |
| Includes note | Annual fee table: tuition Rs 3,900, admission Rs 500 and library Rs 100; examination fees will be intimated at the time of examinations. Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
| Programme code | FAM ARTS Source |
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Reach the college
Karnataka Samskrit University contact details
| Address | Pampa Mahakavi Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore – 560 018 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 080-26701303 |
| Website | https://ksu.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. S. Ahalya | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 2010 Source |
|---|---|
| Recognition code type | AISHE |
| Recognition code | U-0625 |
| Name | Karnataka Samskrit University Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Opens month | June 2026 Source |
| Closes month | July 2026 Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | FAM OTHER Source |
| Name | PG Diploma Programmes: 3 programmes Source |
| Study level | PG diploma Source |
| Min age | 17 Source |
| Eligibility | BA or MA or any other equivalent examination passed Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Karnataka Samskrit University Source |
| Approving body | Self Source |
| Duration in years | 1 Source |
| Approval status | Approved Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Awarding body type | Self Source |
| Intake source | College site Source |
| Student category | All Source |
| Programme | B.A in Samskrita Source |
FAQ
Karnataka Samskrit University FAQs
What are the fees at Karnataka Samskrit University?
Published annual fees at Karnataka Samskrit University range from ₹4,500 for B.A in Samskrita under the published quota for 2026-27 to ₹17,700 for M.Sc in Yoga Therapy & Counselling (Yoga Therapy & Counselling) for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to Karnataka Samskrit University?
Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://ksu.ac.in/index.php/academics/admissions.
What are the placements like at Karnataka Samskrit University?
Karnataka Samskrit University reports 60 students placed out of 700 graduating students in 2024-25.
What courses does Karnataka Samskrit University offer?
Karnataka Samskrit University offers 2 programmes, including PG Diploma Programmes: 3 programmes, B.A in Samskrita.
Where is Karnataka Samskrit University located?
Karnataka Samskrit University is located at Pampa Mahakavi Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore – 560 018.
Is Karnataka Samskrit University recognised and accredited?
Karnataka Samskrit University is affiliated to Karnataka Samskrit University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- ksu.ac.in — Karnataka Samskrit University — Our History
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC 12(B) State Universities List
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC List of State (Public) Universities
- ksu.ac.in · pdf — KSU Annual Report 2024-25
- ksu.ac.in — KSU Faculties
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 State Public University Ranking
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2024 University Ranking
- ksu.ac.in — KSU PG Diploma, Diploma and Certificate Programmes
- ksu.ac.in — Karnataka Samskrit University Admissions 2026
- ksu.ac.in — KSU Undergraduate Programmes
- ksu.ac.in — KSU Post Graduate Programmes
- ksu.ac.in — KSU Scholarships
- ksu.ac.in — KSU Acts
- ksu.karnataka.gov.in — Karnataka Samskrit University - Index
- ksu.ac.in · pdf — National Institutional Ranking Framework
- indiacode.nic.in · pdf — CPMG / KA / BG-GPO/13/2003-2005
- ksu.ac.in — KSU || Karnataka Samskrit University Bangalore
- ksu.ac.in — Nirf Notification
- indiacode.nic.in — Karnataka Samskrita Vishwavidyalaya Act, 2009
- ksu.ac.in — Administration - KSU
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.