Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya, Puri is a teaching state-varsity set up with a vision of being a premier center of Sanskrit data and education in Purism. It offers a wide variety of programs in traditional Sanskrit disciplines, such as Veda, Vyakarana, Sahitya, and Dharmashastra. Admission is done at Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya in order to bring the deserving candidates for its programs.

The university usually starts its admission process in the month of August-September for the academic year to come. The admission is purely merit-based and depends upon the marks scored in the qualifying examinations and/or entrance tests, depending on the program sought. The rigorous process ensures that hardworking and deserving candidates really get the chance to study the desired program.