Sampurnanand Sanskrit University

Sampurnanand Sanskrit University (Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya), Varanasi is a NAAC ‘A’ Grade accredited state university and one of the largest Sanskrit universities in the world. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by NCTE, the university was established in 1958 and carries forward a scholarly tradition that dates back to 1791, making it one of the oldest seats of Sanskrit learning in India.

The university is headquartered on a lush green urban campus at Jagatganj, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and is an affiliating university with 600+ Sanskrit colleges spread across Uttar Pradesh and beyond. SSVV was the first university in Uttar Pradesh to secure an NAAC ‘A’ grade, and in its third accreditation cycle (2025) it reaffirmed its quality with a strong CGPA, reflecting its consistent academic standards.

SSVV specializes in traditional and contemporary Sanskrit education through programs such as Shastri (BA), Acharya (MA), B.Ed, M.Ed, and Ph.D., along with diplomas in Jyotish, Vastushastra, Karmakanda, Music, Linguistics and more. The university also offers skill-oriented courses through the UGC-established Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushal Kendra and runs an Online Sanskrit Study Centre with a global reach.

Students benefit from a rich academic ecosystem that includes a treasure-house library with rare ancient manuscripts, an archaeological museum, a manuscript resource and conservation centre, yoga training and therapy centres, language and computer laboratories, hostels, and a Department of Comparative Religion and Philosophy recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. With merit-based admissions, affordable fees, scholarships, and a strong research culture, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University remains the foremost destination for students seeking authentic Sanskrit and Shastra education.