KBVSASU Admission 2025 – Apply Online PG & Ph.D. Programmes

Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University (KBVSASU) is a public state university located in Nalbari, Assam, India. Established in 2011 by the Government of Assam, the university is named after the 7th-century monarch Bhaskaravarman, a notable patron of Sanskrit scholarship and Vedic culture in ancient Kamarupa.

KBVSASU Admission 2025

Postgraduate Programs (2 years)

Admission through KBVPGET-2025 (PG Entrance Test)

M.A. in Sanskrit (Vedic Studies, Vyakarana, Jyotisha, Nyaya, Sahitya, Sarvadarshana)
M.A. in Assamese, Education, Philosophy, Political Science

Research Programs (3 years)

Admission through KBVRET-2025 (Research Entrance Test)

Ph.D. in Sanskrit, Assamese, Education, Philosophy, Political Science

Examination Centres

The entrance tests — KBVPGET-2025 and KBVRET-2025 — will be conducted in the following districts of Assam:

Nalbari
Kamrup
Nagaon
Dibrugarh
Silchar
Barpeta
Dhubri

PG Programmes offered

Sanskrit Vedic Studies : 30
Sanskrit Sarvadarshana : 30
Sanskrit Sahitya : 30
Sanskrit Vyakarana : 30
Sanskrit Nyaya : 30
Sanskrit Dharmasastra : 20
Sanskrit Jyotish : 20
Sanskrit Mimamsa : 20
Sanskrit Puranetihasa : 20
Yoga Vigyan : 50
Assamese : 70
Education : 60
Philosophy : 60
Political Science : 70

Duration : 4 Semesters In 2 Years

Ph.D Programmes offered

Sanskrit Vedic Studies
Sanskrit Sarvadarshana
Sanskrit Sahitya
Sanskrit Vyakarana
Sanskrit Nyaya
Sanskrit Dharmasastra
Sanskrit Jyotish
Sanskrit Mimamsa
Assamese
Education
Philosophy
Political Science

Duration : 3 Years

Eligibility Criteria for KBVSASU Admission 2025

Postgraduate (PG) Programmes

Sanskrit Programmes
- Candidates must fulfill any one of the following criteria:
  - Graduate with Major/Honours in Sanskrit securing at least 40% marks from any recognized university.
  - Graduate with Sanskrit as a subject in pass course with a minimum of 40% marks from any recognized university.
  - Qualified Shastri examination (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree) from any recognized university.
  - Any graduate with basic knowledge of Sanskrit securing at least 40% marks from any recognized university.
School of Humanities
- Graduate with Major/Honours in the concerned subject, securing at least 40% marks from any recognized university.
Note: Candidates who have appeared/are appearing in the UG Final Semester Examination are eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.

Ph.D. Programme

Candidates must fulfill all of the following criteria:

Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject from any recognized university.
Minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in the concerned subject.
- Relaxation of 5% marks for:
- SC/ST
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
- Differently Abled (≥ 40% disability)
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Candidates who have appeared/are appearing in the PG Final Semester Examination are eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
Applicants who are in service (permanent/temporary/part-time) must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, stating that leave will be granted for the course work duration, if selected.

Important Notes for Ph.D. Admission

All Ph.D. aspirants must appear in KBVRET-2025, the central screening test for Ph.D. admission.

Exemptions from KBVRET-2025:

JRF awardees, candidates with equivalent fellowships, and eligible international students are exempted.
Exempted candidates must undergo counseling to be considered for admission.
Exemption is valid only once. If an exempted candidate skips counseling, they will lose the right to exemption in the future.
Final admission of exempted applicants is limited to 50% of total intake.

Reservation Policy

Reservation will be as per Assam Government rules.
Caste Certificate must be issued by the competent authority under the Government of Assam.
UR-EWS Category:
- Benefit available upon submission of Income and Asset Certificate from a competent authority.
- EWS seats will be allocated based on the departmental intake capacity.
Person with Disability (PwD)
- 3% of total seats are reserved for PwD candidates as per University rules.
- Applicable to candidates who are:
  - Visually Impaired
  - Hearing Impaired
  - Orthopedically Handicapped
- Required Documents:
- A self-attested copy of Disability Certificate issued by the District Chief Medical Officer/Medical Board.
  - The certificate must clearly state:
  - The percentage of disability
  - The minimum disability must be 40% to avail reservation benefits.
Extracurricular Activities Quota
1% of seats (within the intake capacity) may be offered by the concerned department for admission into UG/PG programmes to candidates who have shown exceptional proficiency in extracurricular activities over the last three years.
Eligible Activities Include:
- Cultural
- Sports
- NCC
- Scouts & Guides
Required Documents:
- Valid certificates and supporting documents proving active and notable participation in extracurricular activities.
- The activity must be conducted by an association recognized and affiliated with the national body for that sport or event.

Application Processing Fee

Applicants must pay the following non-refundable processing fees only through the Payment Gateway available on the application portal at the time of form submission:

For KBVRET-2025 (Ph.D. Entrance Test):
₹ 1200/- (Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred only)

For KBVPGET-2025 (PG Entrance Test):
₹ 600/- (Rupees Six Hundred only)

Note: Payment must be made online. No other mode of payment will be accepted.

How to Apply for KBVSASU Admission 2025?

Follow the steps below to apply online for admission into PG and Ph.D. programmes at Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University (KBVSASU), Nalbari for the academic session 2025–26.

Visit the Official Website
- Go to the official website of KBVSASU: https://kbvsasun.ac.in
Access the Admission Portal
- Click on the “Admission 2025” link or directly visit the online application portal: https://kbvsasun.samarth.edu.in
Register Yourself
- Click on “New Registration”
- Fill in your basic details: Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Date of Birth, etc.
- Create a password and submit to complete the registration.
- A confirmation message will be sent to your registered email/mobile.
Login to the Portal
- Use your registered email and password to log in.
- Select the programme you wish to apply for:
- PG Programme (KBVPGET-2025)
- Ph.D. Programme (KBVRET-2025)
Fill the Online Application Form
- Enter personal, academic, and communication details.
- Choose your preferred exam centre from the available districts.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (in prescribed size/format):
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational Certificates
- ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
Pay the Application Fee
- Pay the applicable fee through online payment methods (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI).
- Save the payment receipt for future reference.
Submit and Download Application Form
- Review all details carefully before final submission.
- Click “Submit”
- Download and take a printout of the filled-in application form for your records.