Yes, Sanskrit is compulsory for the Diploma in Karmakand program at Banaras Hindu University (BHU). You must have completed your 10+2 education with Sanskrit as a subject or hold a Madhyama qualification in Sanskrit. Admission to the program is based on the scores obtained in the CUET UG (Central Universities Entrance Test - Undergraduate)  conducted by Banaras Hindu University.

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