Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan :: Delhi Kendra

"Let Noble Thoughts Come To Us From Every Side."

We pray and bow our head to the Goddess Saraswati, goddess of knowledge

सरस्वती महाभागे विद्ये कमल लोचने ।
विद्यारूपे विशालाक्षि विद्यां देहि नमोस्तुते ।।

(Saraswati Mahadhaage, Vidye Kamal Lochane,
Vidyarupe Vishaalakshi Vidyam Dehi Namostute.)

Oh! Goddess you are the most lucky and full of knowledge, you have Lotus like big and beautiful eyes. You are the giver of knowledge.

Oh! Goddess Saraswati I bow may head to thee, please give me knowledge and Vidya.

Our Vision :

Institute of Astrology, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi imparts sacred knowledge of Vedas and instill high patterns of discipline through our dedicated faculty who meet global standards, making our students technologically superior and ethically strong, to improve the quality of life of the human race.

About the Institute and its Rules :

One of best premier global Institute imparting knowledge of Astrology is located in the heart of the City at Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi. Present Astrology Classes was started in the Premises of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1987, by Shri K.N. Rao, a legendary astrologer of modern time. The Institute conducts Jyotish Alankar and Jyotish Acharya course in order to encourage the study and research in Astrology. The Institute also selects eligible candidates who have passed out Jyotish Acharya course for research in Astrology under the guidance of Shri K.N. Rao. Our outstanding successful researches are published in the Journal of Astrology and other publications.

The classes are conducted in English and Hindi from 2.45 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. on Saturday and 1.30 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. on Sunday. On successful completion of Jyotish Alankar and Jyotish Acharya Course, the students are awarded Certificate

Faculty :

The Faculty comprises eminent, experience and renowned Astrologers and Researches.

Principal
	Prof. N.N. Pillai	M.A. (Mass Communication) Pennsylvania University (USA), Advanced Course in Advertising and Promotion Management (Wharton School, U.S.A.) Advanced Course in Public Relations (Michigan State University, U.S.A.), L.L.B., Formerly Course Director and Professor, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Communication Consultant to World Bank, UNESCO and British Council.
Advisor
	Shri K.N. Rao	I.A.A.S. (Retd.) M.A. (English), Guide to researchers, Chief Guide and Editor "Journal of Astrology". Author of more then thirty books on Astrology.
1.	Col. A.K. Gaur	M.Sc. (Defence Science), Jyotish Visharad, Author of "Profession, Introduction to Astrology and Celestial Delivery Boy-Transit and Jyotish Praveshika." (English & Hindi) Chairman, Syllabus and Prospectus Committee.
2.	Shri Shiv Raj Sharma	B.Sc., B.Ed., Jyotish Visharad, Author of "Mystery of Rahu", Literary and Technical Editor of "Journal of Astrology". Member, Syllabus and Prospectus Committee.
3.	Shri S. Ganesh	B.Com., C.S.(I), Jyotish Visharad, Author of Ganesha Hora Shasthram Part I & II (English & Hindi).
4.	Shri Vinay Gupta	B.Sc., L.L.B., Jyotish Visharad, Author of Technical Paper "Longevity Calculation". Controller, Examinations and Time Table.
5.	Shri Deepak Kapoor	B.Sc. (Ag.) M.Sc (Hort) Hons. PGDPM, D.Lt., CAIIB, Jyotish Visharad, Author of "Astrology and Mathematical Astronomy," Prashna Shastra Vol. I & II" (English & Hindi).
6.	Shri K.K. Joshi	M.Com., M.Phil, Jyotish Visharad. Author of "Muhurta--Classical & Modern" and "Kot Chakra".
7.	Shri M.S. Mehta	I.F.S. (Retd.) M.A. Jyotish Visharad. Author of "Planets and Travel Abroad", "Book on Ashtakvarga", Analysing Horoscope Through Modern techniques and book on Varshphala", Literary and Technical editor of "Journal of Astrology.".
8.	Shri E.S. Isaac	B.Sc., PG Diploma in Journalism, Jyotish Visharad. Author of Technical Paper "Upgrahas and Mental Maladies".
9.	Shri C.B. Prasad	B.Sc., B.Ed., Jyotish Visharad, Co-Author of "Book on Ashtakvarga" Sectional Editor (Hindi) "Journal of Astrology", Member, Syllabus and Prospectus Committee.
10.	Shri G.N. Saxena	I.D.S.E. (Retd.) B.Sc., Dip. C., Jyotish Visharad. Co-Author of "Book of Varshphala ".
11.	Dr. U.K. Mishra	Ph.D. (Civil Engg.), Jyotish Acharya. Jyotish Visharad. Co-Author of "Book on Jyotish Praveshika." (English & Hindi).
12.	Shri Nalin Jain	B.Tech. (Elect), M.B.A. Jyotish Acharya, Author of Technical Paper "Entrepreneurship".
13.	Shri Manoj K. Pathak	B.Sc., Jyotish Acharya, Jyotish Visharad, Author of Book "Predicting through Dwisaptati Sama Dasha" Member, Examinations and Time Table. Sectional Editor of "Journal of Astrology".
14.	Shri Deepak Bisaria	B.A. (Hons.), Jyotish Acharya, Author of Technical Paper "Jolt of Jupiter" Chairman, Convocation Seminar, Member, Examinations and Time Table Committee. Sectional Editor "Journal of Astrology".
15.	Shri S.B. Goel	B.Sc., M.B.B.S., Jyotish Acharya, Author of Technical Paper on "Romance of Debilitated Planets".
16.	Mrs. Padma Raghavan	B.A. (Hons.), M.A. (Eco.) Jyotish Visharad, Author of Technical Paper on "The Moon in Eight House", Sectional Editor "Journal of Astrology".
17.	Mrs. Akhila Kumar	M.A., M.Phil (Music) Jyotish Visharad. Author of book "Predicting Through Sthir Dasha" (English & Hindi).
18.	Shri Rajendra Mittal	M.Sc. (Chem.) Jyotish Visharad.
19.	Shri R.G. Pandey	M.Sc. (Phy), B.Ed., ICWA, Jyotish Visharad.
20.	Shri Naval Singh	M.Sc. (Maths.) Jyotish Acharya, Author of book "Predicting Through Chatursheeti Sama Dasha"
21.	Ms. A. Radhika	B.A. Diploma in Computers, Jyotish Visharad. Author of Technical Paper on "Father's rise from child's Horoscope". Member, Examinations and Time Table Committee. Co-Author of book on "Sade-Sati & Famous Women."
22.	Shri Rajesh Dadwal	B.A., Jyotish Acharya, Co-Author of "Book on Ashtakvarga"
23.	Shri V.P. Goel	IES (Retd.) B.Sc., Mech. Engg., Hons, M. Tech, Jyotish Acharya, Author of books on "Predict effectively through Shodashottari Dasha, Predict effectively through Shastihayani Dasha. Member, Syllabus and Prospectus Commettee.
24.	Shri Karnal Singh	M.Tech, LLB. Jyotish Acharya, Member, Syllabus and Prospectus Commettee.
25.	Mrs. Shalini Dhasmana	B.Sc., Jyotish Acharya. Author of "Pataki Rishta Chakra" Co-Author of book on "Famous Women and Delayed marriage of Girls", Member, Examinations and Time Table Committee.
26.	Dr. Shri Rama Mishra	M.A. D.Phil. (Eco.), Jyotish Acharya, Co-Author of books on "Dwadashottari Dasha, Sade-Sati, Famous Women and Delayed marriage of Girls".
27.	Shri N.N. Sharma	M.Sc. Ph.D. (Chem.), Jyotish Acharya, Author of Technical Paper on "Oil for food through Yogini Dasha".
28.	Shri Manoj Kaushik	B. Com., Jyotish Acharya, Author of Technical Paper on "Fashion Designing".
29.	Shri R.S. Pawar	B.Sc. (Engg.), Jyotish Acharya, Co-Author of Books on "Dwadashottari Dasha and The Drekkana".
SANSKRIT FACULTY
1	Acharya Jana Prakash Sharma	Acharya (P.G) in Sahitya, Dharmashashtra, Phalit Jyoti sahitya Ratna and B.Ed.
2	Sh. Arvind Kumar Sinha	M.A (Eng. Literature), Phd., Acharya (Sahitya), PG Diploma in Journalism, Advance Course in Bahasa Indonesia, Diploma In Arabic.
SECRETARIAL DEPARTMENT
1	Mrs. Usha Pillai
2	Shri. Shakeel Ahmed

Duration of Course :

One year of Jyotish Alankar and Jyotish Acharya has two terms and there shall be six lectures in a week; three on Saturdays and three on Sundays. There is about a month's break between two terms (June and December). Research classes will be held on both days for Six Months, however, for a batch, it will be held only on one day.

Timing of the Classes (for all courses)

Saturday
2.45 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. (Tea Break - 4.25 p.m. to 4.40 p.m.)

Sunday
1.30 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. (Tea Break - 3.30 p.m. to 3.45 p.m.)

(Subject to changes according to weather and other condition. The Committee reserved right to alter the timing according to needs)

Eligibility for Admission :

A.	JYOTISH ALANKAR COURSE
	Minimum qualification to Jyotish Alankar course is Higher Secondary Examination or S.S.L.C. or an equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects, besides proficiency in spoken and written English or Hindi. The medium of instruction is English or Hindi and medium of examination is also English or Hindi (as per the choice exercised by the candidate at the time of the admission.)
	Note : the choice once exercised will be final and binding.
	Minimum Age : 24 years
	The admission will be granted in order to merit, as the number of seats available are limited. After successful completion of Jyotish Alankar course, the students are eligible for Jyotish Acharya course. Attending of the convocation seminar is optional.
B.	JYOTISH ACHARYA COURSE
	After successful completion of Jyotish Alankar course, the students are eligible for Interview for Jyotish Acharya course. However students who become successful in minimum three papers out of the five papers, are also eligible for interview and are liked to be promoted for Jyotish Acharya. They have to clear the unclear papers of Jyotish Alankar before the completion of Jyotish Acharya Course. All the successful candidates at the Interview shall be admitted to Jyotish Acharya Course. Attending the convocation seminar is compulsory for Jyotish Acharya classes, failing which they are not be considered for research classes.
C.	ADMISSION TO JYOTISH SENIOR ALANKAR AND SENIOR JYOTISH ACHARYA
	We do not recognise any Degree/ Diploma/ Certificate course in Astrology of any other Institute. However, for meritorious passed out from other Institutes students with the approval of Advisor, Controller of Examination can admit the student at Senior Alankar or Senior Acharya course. Student has to pass out the Institute's Annual Examinations.
D.	RESEARCH
	After successful completion of Jyotish Acharya Course and only those who have attended the convocation Seminar are eligible to interviews for Research Classes. All candidates who appeared successful in the Interview are admitted to Research Class in Astrology. Institute's decision in respect of choice of area of research to the students will be final. Attending the Convocation Seminar is compulsory. Renewal to six monthly research classes will be based on attending of the convocation, seminar and submission of minimum two research papers on the subject area of research.

Admission Procedure :

Application duly filled in on the prescribed form must reach the Office on before the prescribed date along with.

1.	One photo copy of the highest Certificate/ Degree acquired.
2.	One clear Photocopy of any of the following documents acceptable as Identity Proof, showing all details such as number, date of issue, date of validity and place of issue.
	(i)	Ration Card.
	(ii)	Passport.
	(iii)	Driving License.
	(iv)	Voter ID.
3.	One clear Photocopy of any of the following documents acceptable as Address Proof. Please provide the address proof of correspondence address only. All communication would go to Correspondence address only.
	(i)	Passport.
	(ii)	Voter ID.
	(iii)	Driving License.
	(iv)	Ration Card.
	(v)	Bank Pass Book / Statement.
	(vi)	Latest Electricity Bill or Telephone Bill (Not more then two months old).
4.	A photo copy of Matriculation or Higher Secondary Certificate showing the date of birth.
5.	Three copies of recent passport size photograph, one duly pasted and attested on the form and two without attestation.

The applicant would be required to appear for an Interview before admission. The admission would be given on the basis of general intelligence, motivation and interest in the subject and conditions prescribed in.

The list of selected candidates for admission to the courses will be displayed on the notice board. The selected candidates are required to deposit the prescribed fees in full in the Bank functioning in the Bhavan's premises. One copy of Bank's receipt has to be submitted to the Office along with the application form for admission within 5 days from the date of publication of the list on the notice board.

Library :

Bhavan has a Reference Library and books are not issued to students. Facilities are provided to read the books and journals in the library itself. The Identity Card to be used in library can be obtained from the office on submission of photograph.

Attendance :

A minimum of 75% attendance at lectures in all courses is required on the whole besides completing homework.

Medium of Instructions :

Medium of instructions shall be English and Hindi and the students can answer the questions in English or Hindi. A partial use of Hindi in the English medium classes and English in the Hindi medium classes is permissible for the purpose of better clarifications and understanding wherever deemed necessary by a teacher.

Seminars :

1.	REGULAR
	Seminars are held on every Fourth Sunday of a month at 4.45 P.M. in which research paper published in the Journal of Astrology and on other subject areas are discussed. Outside guest speakers are also invited to these seminars.
2.	CONVOCATION
	Bi-annual seminars are held alongwith the convocation. These seminars are optional for Jyotish Alankar classes and are compulsory for Jyotish Acharya and Research classes. Nominal expenses will be charged for incidentals.

Examination and Passing Standards :

A.	Mid-Term Examination
	There may be two mid-term tests, one in the first term and another in the second term. Mid-Term Examination is compulsory and qualifying for Junior Classes. Qualifying marks are 33%. Failing qualify in mid term examination, the students are not allowed to appear for the Annual Examination. A student will get two chances before Annual Examination to qualify the Mid Term examination.
B.	Annual Examination
	A candidate must obtain a minimum of 40% in each paper in order to be eligible for being declared to have passed the final examination.
	FIRST CLASS
	A successful candidate scoring 60% and above in the aggregate of marks will be placed in the First Class (I Class).
	SECOND CLASS
	A successful candidate scoring 50% and above in the aggregate of marks but less then 60% will be placed in the Second Class (II Class).
	THIRD CLASS
	A successful candidate scoring 40% and above in the aggregate of marks but less then 50% will be placed in the Third Class (III Class).
	FAILED
	A candidate scores less then 40% of marks in each written paper is deemed to have failed in the Examination. A candidate will be given maximum six chances for re-appearance in the failed examinations. Fail to pass the examination after availing maximum chances. He/She will have to take fresh admission.

Fee Structure :

a)	Jyotish Alankar (One year)	Rupees
	Registration Fee (at the time of registration, Non-Refundable)	100.00
	Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)	300.00
	Library Fee	400.00
	Annual Subscription to the Journal of Astrology	200.00
	Tuition Fee (inclusive of Sanskrit-Teaching)	5900.00
	Total	6900.00
	Fee for attending again in last semester for those who are not able to appear for the final examination : Rupees 3450/-
b)	Jyotish Acharya (One year)	Rupees
	Library Fee	400.00
	Annual Subscription to the Journal of Astrology	160.00
	Tuition Fee	6240.00
	Total	6800.00
	Fee for attending again in last semester for those who are not able to appear for the final examination : Rupees 3400/-
c)	Research Classes (Six Months)	Rupees
	Library Fee	200.00
	Bi-annual Subscription to the Journal of Astrology	80.00
	Tuition Fee	2520.00
	Total	2800.00

Confirmation of Admission

Admission of students will be confirmed by the admission committee on verification of the certificates in original, on the basis of which they are admitted. These documents must be produced at the time of Interview. Admission shall be cancelled in case the prescribed fee is not deposited within prescribed time limit. The vacancies so caused may be filled up by the Course Director immediately before the commencement of the Course.

Examination Fee and Other Charges :

Towards the end of the Course the following amount is to be paid.

	Examination Fee	Rupees
i)	Jyotish Alankar	1000.00
ii)	Jyotish Acharya	1000.00

The examination will be held in June and December every year.

Procedure for Payment of Fees and Examination Fee :

1.	Fee will be accepted in cash only at extension counter of UCO Bank in Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan from 9.00a.m. to 1.00p.m. on every working day except Sunday (Saturday: 9.00a.m. to 11.00p.m.) After 1.00p.m., the amount can be deposited in the account section of the Bhavan up to 4.30p.m. from Monday to Friday.
2.	At the time of admission one year fee for both the terms along with other charges must be paid.
3.	Dates for the payment of fee and other dues by the students who are admitted will be notified from time to time. If a student fails to pay his/her dues by the stipulated date he/she will be fined @ Rs. 10/- each day of the delay subject to maximum of Rs. 150/- per month from period limited to 30 days from the stipulated date.

Refund of Fee :

Before the commencement of the classes, 80% of Total Fees paid will be refunded (except mentioned in course Fee structure) if any written request is made.

Those who have not attended any class are eligible for refund of 75% of refundable fees till the end of the first week after the commencement of classes.

After the first week no refund.

General Information :

1.	Tuition fee does not include cost of study material which may be given to the students on actual cost basis.
2.	The academic year will alternatively commence for both the courses as under : A) First term/ Second term : January to May B) Second term/ First term : July to November

Discipline :

All the students registered with the Institute of Astrology will be subject to the general disciplinary control of Advisor through its controller of Examinations and the rules framed by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Students are desired to adhere the protocol for airing any grievance, first to the class teacher, then to the Member, Committee of Examinations, then to the Chairman, then to Advisor and then to the Principal of the Institute. Failure to adherence of disciplinary protocol, student are liable for strict disciplinary action.

The Institute has the power to strike of the name of student who is grossly irregular or short in attendance or when he/ she is guilty of misbehaviour or misconduct. The decision of the Institute will be final and binding.

Class Teacher :

For the practical purposes the teacher who takes first class on Saturdays will be the Class Teacher. For Junior Alankar students, if first class on Saturdays happens to be of Sanskrit then teacher who takes first class on Sundays will be the Class Teacher.

Class Monitor :

Every class will choose two monitors, who represent them in Monitor's meeting and for other purposes. Monitor's meeting will be held on every third Sunday of the month to be conducted by Examinations and Time Table Committee.

Awards / Prizes :

1.	Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals and Certificate of Merit are awarded to the First three meritorious students who stood First, Second and Third respectively in Jyotish Alankar and Jyotish Acharya English as well as Hindi Medium.
2.	Best meritorious student male and female, who stood first in Mid-Term Examination in Jyotish Alankar and Jyotish Acharya will be awarded with mementos and Certificate of merit.
3.	First three best chosen research articles per Research class will be awarded mementos and Certificate of Merit for their research. Procedure for choosing research articles will be decided by Examinations Committee and their decision will be final.
4.	Best disciplined Section amongst Jyotish Alankar as well as Jyotish Acharya will be awarded mementos or Certificate for their achievement.

MOST IMPORTANT :

The information given in this booklet about the Course, Fees, Rules and Programmes is subject to change at any time. Decision of the Institute in this respect will be final and binding.

Syllabus :

Jyotish Alankar (Click here to see the syllabus)
Jyotish Acharya (Click here to see the syllabus)

Prescribed Books :

Jyotish Alankar (Click here to see the Details)
Astrological Classics (Click here to see the Details)
Jyotish Acharya (Click here to see the Details)
For Research Students (Click here to see the Details)
Suggested Further Reading (Click here to see the Details)

BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110001
Tel. : + 91 - 11 -23382005 / 23389942
Fax : + 91 - 11 - 23382003
E-mail: info@bvbdelhi.org

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