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Certificate Programmes

Programme details for academic year 2025-26 will be updated soon.

How to become a Somaiya student

The K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies offers a number of Certificate programmes that address the learning needs of students of all backgrounds. These programmes are introductory in nature and are designed specifically for students who wish to explore these areas before making a commitment to higher, and more rigorous forms of study. Certificate programmes are also available for language study in Pali, Prakrit and Tibetan.

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Overview
Eligibilty Criteria
Admission Process
Important Dates
Important Instructions
Documents Required
Fees Structure
Cancellation Policy
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Overview

Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham

Certificate Course in Yoga

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Centre for Buddhist Studies

Centre for Studies in Jainism

Certificate in Jainology

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Eligibility Criteria

Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham	Centre for Buddhist Studies	Centre for Studies in Jainism
Certificate Course in Yoga: 1. HSC or equivalent examination. 2. Prior knowledge of Yoga is not required.	Certificate Course in Introduction to Buddhism: HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)	Certificate in Jainology: HSC or equivalent.
	Certificate Course in Rock-cut Architecture: HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)	Certificate in Prakrit Language and Literature: HSC or equivalent.
	Certificate Course in Elementary Pali: HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)
	Certificate Course in Research Methodology and Academic Writing: 1.Postgraduate students registered for research (M.A./ M.Phil. / Ph.D.) in any university across India in the disciplines of Philosophy and/or Religious Studies (Buddhist Studies/Jainology/Comparative Religion). 2. Students doing M.A. Research/ M.Phil can upload a copy of B.A. Degree
	Certificate Course in Tibetan Language: Basic HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)
	Certificate Course in Tibetan Language: Intermediate 1. HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2) 2. Basic level of Tibetan or equivalent examination.
	Certificate Course in Tibetan Language: Advanced 1. HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2) 2. Intermediate level of Tibetan or equivalent examination.

Admission Process

Step

The students should fill the pre-admission form which is available on the college
Admission Portal

Step

Submission of 100/- (non-refundable in all cases) form fees through the payment gateway

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Admission will be offered based on the merit and availability of seats taken together. The candidate will be communicated via email about his/her offered seat or waitlisted number.

Important Dates

Programme Name	Format	Date of Commencement	Days & Timings
Certificate Course in Introduction To Buddhism	Online	18th July 2025	Days: Fridays Timing: 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm and Days: Saturday Timing: 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Certificate Course in Yoga	Offline	14th July 2025	Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Timing: 7.00 am to 8.00 am
Certificate Course in Jainology	Online	14th July 2025	Days: Saturday Timings: 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Certificate Course in Rock-cut Architecture	Offline	1st January 2026	Days: Friday & Saturday Timing: 6.00 pm. to 8.00 pm
Certificate Course in Tibetan Language - Basic	Online	14th July 2025	Days: Friday & Saturday Timing: 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Certificate Course in Tibetan Language - Intermediate	Online	14th July 2025	Days: Friday & Saturday Timing: 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Certificate Course in Elementary Pali	Online	14th July 2025	Days: Friday Timing: 11.00am to 1.00pm Days: Saturday Timing: 11.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Important Instructions

A provisional seat will be offered based on the merit, and availability of seats. The candidate will be communicated via email about his/her status of admission whether confirmed or waitlisted.
A candidate who has been offered a provisional seat will need to pay the full fees as applicable for the programme, within 8 days of the receipt of the offer letter, to secure the confirmed admission.
Candidate who does not pay the requisite amount as per the deadline will lose his/her claim on the confirmed seat during that phase.
Provisional admission needs to be confirmed within four working days of declaration of result of graduation or equivalent examinations, by paying the remaining balance of fees.
The final confirmation of admission is subject to physical verification of the documents. In case of non-availability of valid documents, the confirmation of the admission will result in cancellation.
Cancellation rules are available on the website for reference.
The admission schedule may change under unavoidable circumstances or as per directive / instructions from admitting authorities of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The revised schedule, if any, will be notified on the website.

Documents Required

	Documents Required
Date of Birth Proof	(Anyone of the following documents) Leaving certificate Passport Birth Certificate PAN Card
Address Proof	(Anyone of the following documents) Aadhaar Card Passport Driving License Voter ID
Other Documents	Caste Certificate (for SC, SC, OBC, VJ, NT,SBC & ESBC) if applicable Marriage Certificate OR Affidavit OR Gazette copy (If there is change in name)
Documents for Person with Disability	Physical Disability Certificate from a competent authority (The certificate should clearly state the disability is not less than 40% and that the disability is permanent in nature)
Documents for Sports Quota	Certificate issued by competent authorities in a sports competition at State/National /International competitions Credentials will be evaluated by Authorities of SVU
Documents for Non-Resident Indian (NRI ) Nationals	(All documents are compulsory) For Online programmes: Candidate can upload either Passport copy of Candidate or Govt. issued Identity Card For Offline programmes: Passport copy of Candidate is compulsory A Letter issued by the Indian Embassy indicating NRI status of Parent/ Sponsor/ Candidate
Documents for Overseas Citizenship of India/Person of Indian Origin(OCI/PIO)	(All documents are compulsory) For Online programmes: Candidate can upload either Passport copy of Candidate or Govt. issued Identity Card For Offline programmes: Passport copy of Candidate is compulsory PIO (OCI) card copy (if the candidate is admitted under PIO (OCI) category)
Documents for Foreign Nationals	(All documents are compulsory) Visa For Online programmes: Candidate can upload either Passport copy of Candidate or Govt. issued Identity Card For Offline programmes: Passport copy of Candidate is compulsory
Link for Undertaking Document (Compulsory)	• Certificate Course in Yoga • Certificate Course in Elementary Pali • Certificate Course in Introduction to Buddhism • Certificate Course in Tibetan Language: Basic • Certificate Course in Tibetan Language: Intermediate • Certificate in Jainology • Certificate in Prakrit Language and Literature

Academic Records	Documents Required
Certificate Course in Yoga	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Certificate Course in Introduction to Buddhism	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Certificate Course in Elementary Pali	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Diploma in Buddhist Studies	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Certificate Course in Tibetan Language (Basic)	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Certificate Course in Tibetan Language (Intermediate)	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education Marksheet OR Certificate of Basic level of Tibetan or equivalent examination
Certificate Course in Jainology	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Certificate Course in Prakrit Language and Literature	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education

In case any of the following conditions apply to you, kindly upload the relevant Declaration in the format given below:
Candidates who do not have a HSC mark list.
Candidates who do not have a Passing Certificate

Click here to download the DECLARATION mark lists or certificates unavailable Format

Candidates whose HSC results are awaited

Click here to download the DECLARATION_Results Awaited Format

All candidates seeking admission to any of the Yoga programmes are required to submit the following documents :

Self Declaration_Medical History (link given below)

Click here to download the Self Declaration_Medical History Format

Fitness Certificate from a Physician (if candidate is above 60 years of age)

Fees Structure

Fees for students enrolling for First year in academic year 2025-26.

Particulars	Fees per annum
Certificate Course in Yoga Certificate Course in Introduction to Buddhism Certificate Course in Elementary Pali Certificate Course in Jainology Certificate Course in Prakrit Language and Literature		For Resident Indians	For NRI / OCI / Foreign National
	Admission fees	500	500
	Tuition fees	9,750	19,500
	Development fees	1,250	2,500
	Exam fees	1,000	1,000
	Total	12,500	23,500
	Scholarship for the students of Dharma Studies	2,500	2,500
	Net Fees Per Student	10,000	21,000

Particulars	Fees per annum
Certificate Course in Tibetan Language: Basic Certificate Course in Tibetan Language: Intermediate		For Resident Indians	For NRI / OCI / Foreign National
	Admission fees	1,000	1,000
	Tuition fees	24,550	49,100
	Development fees	2,950	5,900
	Exam fees	1,000	1,000
	Total	29,500	57,000
	Scholarship for the students of Dharma Studies	3,000	3,000
	Net Fees Per Student	26,500	54,000

Particulars	Fees per annum
Certificate Course in Rock-Cut-Architecture		For Resident Indians	For NRI / OCI / Foreign National
	Admission fees	500	500
	Tuition fees	9,750	19,500
	Development fees	1,250	2,500
	Exam fees	1,000	1,000
	Total	12,500	23,500
	Scholarship for the students of Dharma Studies	2,500	2,500
	Net Fees Per Student	10,000	21,000

Cancellation Policy

We are following the UGC guidelines_letter No. D.O. No.F. 2-71/2022(CPP-II)(C-114546) dated 12th June 2024

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