Online programs of the National Sanskrit University are meant to make the traditional education of Sanskrit have an electronic dimension. The programs are focused on ability, flexibility, in that students who cannot attend campus may not be able to attend the course because of time or location. The University currently has numerous online courses at various levels that have certificate programs, diplomas, and degree programs, and this means that students are able to study Sanskrit at their own pace. These programs keep the University competitive in delivering affordable education, but with high standards of academic excellence that the University is reputed to offer.

The online programs of the National Sanskrit University have brought Sanskrit studies closer to everyone by incorporating technology in education. They also give the students a chance to study with highly qualified faculty, access to a great number of learning materials, take part in interactive classes, and all this from the comfort of their homes. This electronic transition not only contributes to the maintenance and propagation of Sanskrit education to the outside world but is also consistent with the mission of the University to provide a person with an opportunity for continuous learning and career advancement in all walks of life.

Following the current trend, National Sanskrit University has also extended its scope of activities by providing online education that enables students located in various parts of the world to access quality Sanskrit education from their own comfort. These distance courses make it possible for those students who are remote in nature to also get to the prestigious curriculum of the University without being restricted by geography