Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University

Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University is also known as he Sanskrit University of Nagpur. Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit is the first Sanskrit University of Nagpur, which came into existence on 18th September, 1997.

Talking about the Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University of Nagpur, it is noteworthy that Shri PV Narasimha Rao and Dr. Shrikant Jichkar have largely contributed towards the establishment of Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University. It is owing to their support that the university came into existence.

Moreover, some of the colleges that operate under the affiliation of Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University are:

  • Somalwar Academy Education Society
  • Charitable Dispensary
  • Chidvilas Bahuuddheshiya Sanstha
  • Berar Education Society
  • Metta Bahuuddeshiya Shikshan Sanstha
  • Balaji Devasthan Mandal
  • KJ Somaiya Bhartiya Sanskriti Mahavidyalaya, etc.


  • A study on Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University at Nagpur would be incomplete without a reference to the courses carried out in the university. An estimate of the major courses of Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University is as follows:
    • Certificate Course:
      • Certificate Course in Vedic Studies

    • Diploma Courses:
      • Sadhana
      • Prakrit
      • Agam

    • Shastra Diplomas:
      • Senior Diploma in Geeta
      • Ayurveda
      • Ramayana and Mahabharata
      • Junior Vedic Diploma, etc.

    It is noteworthy that Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, like all the major universities of India, provides opportunities for research. In fact, Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University has adopted the traditional Post Graduation Research Activities for encouraging the Research Work in the from of Ph D and D Litt Degrees in Nagpur: the candidates opting for research in any specific field need to abide the criteria for admission for the Ph D or D Litt degrees.

    Last Updated on : March 25, 2016