B.A. in Shastri (Sanskrit) at Government Lahidi College

If you are looking at B.A. in Shastri (Sanskrit), Government Lahidi College runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 100 seats a year.

Government Lahidi College is a public/government institute, founded in 2008. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Government Lahidi College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Government Lahidi College has not published a fee for B.A. in Shastri (Sanskrit) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for B.A. in Shastri (Sanskrit), you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Government Lahidi College's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Government Lahidi College or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.A. in Shastri (Sanskrit) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Government Lahidi College compare with other colleges offering BA?