The Samskrit university was established in 2010 with great efforts by the Kanataka Government. The study of Samskrit language and literature was greatly encouraged by the kings of Mysore. There are 30Samskrit colleges in Karnataka. The Karnataka Samskrit University was established with the vision and mission of bringing these together under a single umbrella, maintaining uniformity in education, providing greater opportunities for study for students and teachers and to raise the standards in Samskrit research at National and International level.

The College Development Council (CDC) has been established as per UGC norms, provisions of KSU act and statutes. It is effectively functioning right from the inception of Karnataka Sanskrit University and is engaged in spearheading the cause of higher education in colleges coming under its jurisdiction. Presently, 10 colleges are offering graduate programs and 20 colleges offering postgraduate programs. Out of the 30 affiliated colleges. From among the colleges affiliated to the University, 13 are Aided, and 17 are Un-aided.

• College Development Council is a vital link between the UGC, state education department, university, and colleges.


• It functions as a policy making body with regard to proper planning for integral development of colleges


• Advises the University on all matters relating to development of affiliated colleges, such as availability of adequate infrastructure facilities (Academic and Physical),standard of learning, teaching and research, and periodic evaluations of the colleges.


• Correspond with colleges with a view to helping them in their proper selection and approval of appointment of teachers, students’ amenities, proper utilization of grant and efficient implementation of UGC's approved projects and norms.


• Assesses the impact of UGC policies and grants sanctioned to colleges


• Reviews the inspection report of colleges and suggest remedies for the deficiencies and irregularities reported.

• Granting affiliation to colleges


• Granting autonomy to colleges.


• Recognition of College with Potential for Excellence (CPE).


• Encouraging colleges in their assessment and accreditation by NAAC.


• Approving the appointment of teachers & principals of private colleges.


• Collecting and maintaining statistics pertaining to colleges and courses.


• Assisting colleges in getting UGC grants and FIPs.


• Promoting vocational job oriented courses, IKS courses and centers in colleges.


• Assisting colleges in all academic, administrative and infrastructural development.