Nepal Sanskrit University (formerly Mahendra Sanskrit University) was established in December 1986 and has its central office at Beljhundi in Dang district of Lumbini Province, Nepal. It is 13 km away from the city of Ghorahi. Academics The university offers Bachelor (Shastri), Bachelor of Education, Masters (Acharya) and Doctoral courses in classical and modern subjects. It offers intermediate in Ayurveda, Bachelors Of Ayurvedic Medicine And Surgery (BAMS) and condensed courses for Ayurvedacharya. The university has 12 constituent and 13 affiliated Vidhyapeetha (campuses) around the country. Inspired by the long unbroken tradition of Sanskrit in Nepal, the university was established for the following purposes: To fulfill the need for an autonomous institution for teaching/learning activities and research of Sanskrit at many levels. To systematize Sanskrit education up to the highest level in the country. To preserve and promote Sanskrit education in sectors of Nepalese society. To develop the Nepal into a centre for learning through Sanskrit education. NSU offers facilities for degree and non-degree research works based on Sanskrit. It organizes training programs on Vedic and Buddhist teaching and Yoga training. Administration The Prime Minister is the chancellor of Nepal Sanskrit University. The pro-chancellor is the Minister for Education. The vice-chancellor is the chief administrator. On May 12, 2002, fire caused 27.5 million rupees worth of damage. Affiliated campuses Balmiki Vidyapith, Kathmandu Pindeshwor Vidyapeeth, Dharan, Sunsari Janata Vidyapith, Dang Bishow Bidhalaya Vidyapith, Beljhundi, Dang Central Ayurveda Vidyapith, Beljhundi, Dang Kalika Sanskrit Vidyapith, Nawalpur Harihar Sanskrit Vidyapith, Argakhanchi Sharada Vidyapith, Mahandranagar, Kanchanpur BPK Sanskrit Vidyapith, Solukhumbu Bhanu Sanskrit Vidyapith, Tanahun Vindabashini Vidyapith, Kaski Yjnayavalkya Lakshminarayan Vidyapeeth, Matihani, Mahottari RuRu Sanskrit Vidyapith, Gulmi Janakhajari Vidyapith, Janakpur, Dhanusha Radhadamodar Sanskrit Vidyapith, Syangja References Universities and colleges in Nepal Sanskrit Ayurvedic colleges Educational institutions established in 1986 1986 establishments in Nepal Buildings and structures in Dang District, Nepal