Sri Sathya Sai University

About Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence

A private, state‑established residential university located in Muddenahalli (Chikkaballapur) and Kalaburagi, Karnataka. Founded through Act 17 of 2018, it offers fully free education—covering tuition, boarding, lodging, and maintenance—for all enrolled students. The university follows a holistic residential system and requires mandatory service to its associated schools after graduation, guided by its sponsorship under the Prashanthi Balamandira 

Admission Process & Eligibility Criteria

ProgramEligibility RequirementsEntrance / Selection ProcessSeat / Admission Mode
UG – BA / BSc10+2 with ≥50% in English and ≥55% overallMerit-based with choices of two disciplines per NEP‑2020; application + entrance + interviewDirect residential admission 
UG – BPA (Performing Arts)10+2 + basic training in music/dancePerformance test by a panelMerit + test
UG – BPES10+2 + proven sports recordPractical test by judgesMerit + test
UG – BA in Vedic Studies10+2 with Sanskrit up to grade 10 or PUMerit-basedDirect
PG – MA / MScGraduation with ≥50% in main subject + 55% in disciplineOnline application, exit exam, interviewEntrance + interview 
Ph.D. (Full‑time & Part‑time)Master’s degree (relevant)Apply by email; department-specific entrance or academic test + interviewContact Dean of Research by email; application due Nov 30 annually 

Courses Offered

Undergraduate

BA – choose any two from History, Economics, Comp. App., Sanskrit, English, Kannada

BSc – choose any two from Math, CS, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology

BPA – specializations in Carnatic/Hindustani Vocal, Flute, Tabla, Bharatanatyam, Mridangam

BPES – Bachelor of Physical Education & Sports

BA (Vedic Studies) – classical Sanskrit-based studies

Postgraduate

MA – History, English, Sanskrit, Kannada, Economics, Carnatic/Hindustani Vocal, Mridangam

MSc – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Computer Science

Doctoral (Ph.D.)

Research available in Life Sciences (e.g., Genetics in CHD) and Humanities (HRM, Psychotic Pain Management, NGO Management), among possibly other future disciplines 

Ph.D. Program – Details

Admission: Interested candidates should email admissionsahayata@gmail.com to request application details  

Structure: Offers both full-time and part-time tracks in Life Sciences and Humanities. Application deadline typically by 30 November each year 

Contact & Address

Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence

Campuses:

Muddenahalli, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka

Kalaburagi District, Karnataka

Email (All Admissions): admissionsahayata@gmail.com

Highlights

Fully residential and completely free higher education, including boarding & lodging  

Mandatory post-course service in Trust-run schools, as a service with purpose  

Offers a blend of core academic training and performing arts/sports specialization within the NEP‑aligned multidisciplinary framework.

Ph.D. program with a strict research-oriented approach and defined fields in Life and Human Sciences .

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