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Institutional Overview

A concise public-facing summary of the university’s identity, values, and academic direction.

Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi Varanasi, U.P.

Sanskrit Is the Most Ancient and Perfect Among the Languages of the World.

The university was founded on 22 March, 1958 at Varanasi.

It was renamed as Sampurnanand Sanskrit University under the U.P. State University Act, 1973, with effect from 16 Dec. 1974.

संस्कृत विश्व की सभी भाषाओं में सबसे प्राचीन और स्वयं में पूर्ण है।

विश्वविद्यालय की स्थापना 22 मार्च, 1958 को वाराणसी में की गई।

1973 के यूपी राज्य विश्वविद्यालय अधिनियम के तहत इसे 16 दिसंबर, 1974 से 'संपूर्णानन्द संस्कृत विश्वविद्यालय' के रूप में पुनः नामांकित किया गया।

Mission, Vision & Values

An academic presentation shaped by continuity, clarity, and trust

1791 Institutional lineage
1958 University founded
1974 Public university identity

Mission

To extend Sanskrit learning through accessible, structured, and academically grounded online instruction.

Vision

To present Sanskrit knowledge traditions in a contemporary, credible, and student-friendly academic interface.

Values

Scholarly integrity, cultural continuity, institutional trust, and learner support shape the university presentation.

Institution Highlights

Key public facts and legacy points

The current university traces its legacy through Govt. Sanskrit College, Benares, established in 1791.
The university institution itself was founded on 22 March 1958.
The earlier name referenced on the website is 'Varanaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya'.
The site highlights the Saraswati Bhavana library as a globally reputed manuscript and knowledge center.

Official Academic Links

Important external public destinations

Leadership Snapshot

Representative institutional profiles

Smt. Anandiben Patel ji

Hon'ble Chancellor

Smt. Anandiben Patel ji

Shri. Adityanath Yogi Ji

Hon'ble Chief Minister

Shri. Adityanath Yogi Ji

Shri. Yogendra Upadhyaya Ji

Hon'ble Higher Education Minister

Shri. Yogendra Upadhyaya Ji

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