Diploma Programmes at K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma

Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham	Centre for Buddhist Studies	Centre for Studies in Jainism
Diploma in Ashtadhyayi: 1. HSC or equivalent. 2. Diploma in Paninian Grammar OR Equivalent. 3. Prior Knowledge of basic framework of Paninian Grammar and the sutra system of Ashtadhyayi is necessary. 4. Those exceptional candidates who have prior knowledge of Paninian Grammar but have not cleared any Diploma or equivalent course can be considered eligible on the basis of personal interview.	Diploma in Pali: HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)	Diploma in Jainology: 1. HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2) 2. Students should have cleared Certificate Course in Jainology.
Diploma in Yoga Therapy: HSC or equivalent with one year Diploma in Yoga from any of the recognized institutes.	Diploma in Buddhist Studies: HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)	Diploma in Prakrit Language and Literature: 1. HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2) 2. Students should have cleared Certificate Course in Prakrit Language and Literature.
Diploma in Samkhya-Yoga Systems of Indian Philosophy: 1. HSC or equivalent. 2. Prior knowledge of Sanskrit or Philosophy is not required.	Diploma in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology: HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)
Diploma in Paninian Grammar: 1. HSC or equivalent. 2. Prior Knowledge of Basic Sanskrit acquired through any 6-12 month course or equivalent.	Diploma in Pali Grammar: 1. HSC or equivalent examination. 2. Knowledge of Pali language, assessed in an interview interested candidates will have to undergo.
Diploma in Sanskrit Language and Literature: 1. HSC or equivalent. 2. Prior knowledge of Sanskrit is not required.	Diploma in Buddhist Sanskrit: Language and Literature: HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)
Diploma in Applied Yoga for Sports-Persons: 1. HSC or equivalent. 2. Prior knowledge of Yoga is not required. 3. Candidate should be active sports-persons	Diploma in Buddhist Analysis of Mind: 1. HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2) the principal teachings of the Buddha is a must. 2) Knowledge about the principal teachings of the Buddha is essential. Students should have Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Certificate Course in Introduction to Buddhism or equivalent. If they don't have either of these, an interview will be conducted.
Post Graduate Diploma in Yogic Science: 1. Graduation from any discipline. 2. Prior knowledge of Yoga is not required.	Diploma in Archaeological Sources of Buddhist History: HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)
	PG Diploma in Chinese Buddhism: 1. Graduate from any Recognised University. 2. Students who are studying in final year of graduation can also apply.
	Diploma in Art History: HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)

Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham

Centre for Buddhist Studies

Centre for Studies in Jainism

Diploma in Ashtadhyayi:

1. HSC or equivalent.

2. Diploma in Paninian Grammar OR Equivalent.

3. Prior Knowledge of basic framework of Paninian Grammar and the sutra system of Ashtadhyayi is necessary.

4. Those exceptional candidates who have prior knowledge of Paninian Grammar but have not cleared any Diploma or equivalent course can be considered eligible on the basis of personal interview.

Diploma in Pali:

HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)

Diploma in Jainology:

1. HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)

2. Students should have cleared Certificate Course in Jainology.

Diploma in Yoga Therapy:

HSC or equivalent with one year Diploma in Yoga from any of the recognized institutes.

Diploma in Buddhist Studies:

HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)

Diploma in Prakrit Language and Literature:

1. HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)

2. Students should have cleared Certificate Course in Prakrit Language and Literature.

Diploma in Samkhya-Yoga Systems of Indian Philosophy:

1. HSC or equivalent.

2. Prior knowledge of Sanskrit or Philosophy is not required.

Diploma in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology:

HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)

Diploma in Paninian Grammar:

1. HSC or equivalent.

2. Prior Knowledge of Basic Sanskrit acquired through any 6-12 month course or equivalent.

Diploma in Pali Grammar:

1. HSC or equivalent examination.

2. Knowledge of Pali language, assessed in an interview interested candidates will have to undergo.

Diploma in Sanskrit Language and Literature:

1. HSC or equivalent.

2. Prior knowledge of Sanskrit is not required.

Diploma in Buddhist Sanskrit: Language and Literature:

HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)

Diploma in Applied Yoga for Sports-Persons:

1. HSC or equivalent.

2. Prior knowledge of Yoga is not required.

3. Candidate should be active sports-persons

Diploma in Buddhist Analysis of Mind:

1. HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2) the principal teachings of the Buddha is a must.

2) Knowledge about the principal teachings of the Buddha is essential.

Students should have Diploma in Buddhist Studies, Certificate Course in Introduction to Buddhism or equivalent.

If they don't have either of these, an interview will be conducted.

Post Graduate Diploma in Yogic Science:

1. Graduation from any discipline.
2. Prior knowledge of Yoga is not required.

Diploma in Archaeological Sources of Buddhist History:

HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)

PG Diploma in Chinese Buddhism:

1. Graduate from any Recognised University.

2. Students who are studying in final year of graduation can also apply.

Diploma in Art History:

HSC or equivalent examination (e.g. 10+2)

Admission Process

Step

1

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

Step

2

Submission of 100/- for diploma and 200/- for PG diploma (non-refundable in all cases) form fees through the payment gateway

Step

3

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 and Timings
Diploma in Ashtadhyayi	Online	14th July 2025	Year 2- Sunday 10.00 am to 12.00 noon; Thursday 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm Year 1- Wednesday & Friday 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Diploma in Archaeological Sources of Buddhist History	Online	14th July 2025	Friday and Saturday 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Diploma in Archiving and Museology	Online	14th July 2025	Saturday 11.00 am to 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Diploma in Jainology	Online	14th July 2025	Friday 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Diploma in Jain Philosophy of Karma and Liberation	Online	14th July 2025	Saturday 11.00 am to 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Diploma in Chinese Buddhism	-	14th July 2025	-
Diploma in Samkhya-Yoga Systems of Indian Philosophy	Online	14th July 2025	Thursday & Friday 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Diploma in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology	Online	14th July 2025	Friday 3 pm to 5 pm & Saturday 11 am to 1 pm & 3 pm to 5 pm
Diploma in Buddhist Studies	Online	14th July 2025	Friday 3 pm to 5 pm and Saturday 11 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm
Diploma in Paninian Grammar	Online	14th July 2025	Tuesday & Saturday 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Diploma in Yoga Therapy	Offline	14th July 2025	Saturday & Sunday 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Diploma in Art History	Online	14th July 2025	Saturday 9.00 am to 11.00 am & 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Diploma in Buddhist Sanskrit: Language and Literature	Online	14th July 2025	Monday 6 pm to 8 pm and Friday 4 pm to 6 pm
Diploma in Buddhist Analysis of Mind	Online	14th July 2025	Friday 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm and Saturday 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Diploma in Pali	Online	14th July 2025	Friday 11.00am to 1.00pm Saturday 11.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Diploma in Sanskrit: Language and Literature	Online	14th July 2025	Saturday & Sunday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Diploma in Indian Wisdom Traditions	Online	14th July 2025	Thursday & Friday 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Diploma in Applied Yoga for Sports-persons	Offline	14th July 2025	Saturday & Sunday 9.00 am to 3.00 pm

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)	(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) 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 Visa
Link for Undertaking Document (Compulsory)	• P G Diploma in Yogic Science • Diploma in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology • Diploma in Archaeological Sources of Buddhist History • Diploma in Archiving and Museology • Diploma in Art History • Diploma in Buddhist Analysis of Mind • Diploma in Buddhist Sanskrit: Language and Literature • Diploma in Buddhist Studies • Diploma in Indian Wisdom Traditions • Diploma in Pali • Diploma in Pali Grammar • Diploma in Yoga Therapy • Diploma in Ashtadhyayi • Diploma in Paninian Grammar • Diploma in Sanskrit Language and Literature • Diploma in Samkhya-Yoga Systems of Indian Philosophy • Diploma in Jainology • Diploma in Prakrit Language and Literature • Diploma in Chinese Buddhism

Academic Records	Documents Required
P G Diploma in Chinese Buddhism	Final year Marksheet + Degree Certificate + Convocation Certificate
Post Graduate Diploma in Yogic Science	SSC Marksheet and Passing Certificate (Board) Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education 3 years’ Marksheet (FY, SY,TY) + Degree certificate + Convocation Certificate Diploma in Yoga OR equivalent Marksheet OR Certificate
Diploma in Pali Grammar	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Diploma in Buddhist Sanskrit: Language and Literature	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
Diploma in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Diploma in Archaeological Sources of Buddhist History	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Diploma in Archiving and Museology	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Diploma in Art History	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Diploma in 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 Analysis of Mind	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 Or equivalent marksheet OR certificate Certificate Course in Introduction to Buddhism OR equivalent marksheet OR certificate
Diploma in Sanskrit Language and Literature	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Diploma in Samkhya-Yoga Systems of Indian Philosophy	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Diploma in Paninian Grammar	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Diploma in Ashtadhyayi	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education Diploma in Paninian Grammar Marksheet OR equivalent marksheet OR certificate
Diploma in Indian Wisdom Traditions	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education
Diploma in Yoga Therapy	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education Diploma in Yoga marksheet OR certificate
Diploma in Applied Yoga for Sports-Persons	Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent examination Marksheet OR Passing Certificate of attesting 10+2 years of education Sports certificate
Diploma 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 Jainology Marksheet OR Certificate
Diploma 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 Certificate Course in Prakrit Language & Literature Marksheet OR Certificate

For Post-Graduate Diploma Courses:

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 final year graduation mark list.
Candidates who do not have a Convocation Certificate.

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

Candidates whose final year results are awaited.

Click here to download the DECLARATION_Results Awaited Format

For Diploma Courses:

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
Post Graduate Diploma in Yogic Science		For Resident Indians	For NRI / OCI / Foreign National
	Admission fees	1,000	1,000
	Tuition fees	24,200	48,400
	Development fees	3,300	6,600
	Exam fees	3,000	3,000
	Convocation fees	1,500	1,500
	Total	33,000	60,500
	Scholarship for the students of Dharma Studies	8,000	-
	Net Fees Per Student	25,000	60,500

Particulars	Fees per annum
Diploma in Chinese Buddhism		For Resident Indians	For NRI / OCI / Foreign National
		First Year 2025-26	First Year 2025-26
	Admission fees	500	500
	Tuition fees	19,600	39,200
	Development fees	2,400	4,800
	Exam fees	1,500	1,500
	Convocation fee	-	-
	Total	24,000	46,000
	Scholarship for the students of Dharma Studies	6,000	-
	Net Fees Per Student	18,000	46,000

Particulars	Fees per annum
Diploma in Sanskrit : Language and Literature Diploma in Paninian Grammar Diploma in Samkhya -Yoga Systems of Indian Philosophy Diploma in Yoga Therapy Diploma in Applied Yoga for Sports-persons Diploma in Indian Wisdom Traditions Diploma in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology Diploma in Art History Diploma in Archaeological Sources of Buddhist History Diploma in Buddhist Studies Diploma in Buddhist Analysis of Mind Diploma in Pali Diploma in Buddhist Sanskrit: Language and Literature Diploma in Pali Grammar Diploma in Jainology Diploma in Prakrit Language and Literature Diploma in Jain Philosophy of Karma and Liberation		For Resident Indians	For NRI / OCI / Foreign National
	Admission fees	500	500
	Tuition fees	19,600	39,200
	Development fees	2,400	4,800
	Exam fees	1,500	1,500
	Total	24,000	46,000
	Scholarship for the students of Dharma Studies	6,000	-
	Net Fees Per Student	18,000	46,000

Particulars	Fees per annum
Diploma in Ashtadhyayi		For Resident Indians		For NRI / OCI / Foreign National
		First Year 2025-26	Second Year 2026-27	First Year 2025-26	Second Year 2026-27
	Admission fees	500	500	500	500
	Tuition fees	19,600	22,100	39,200	44,200
	Development fees	2,400	2,400	4,800	4,800
	Exam fees	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500
	Alumni fees	-	-	-	-
	Total	24,000	26,500	46,000	51,000
	Scholarship for the students of Dharma Studies	6,000	6,000	-	-
	Net Fees Per Students	18,000	20,500	46,000	51,000

Particulars	Fees per annum
Diploma in Archiving and Museology		For Resident Indians	For NRI / OCI / Foreign National
	Admission fees	500	500
	Tuition fees	23,560	47,120
	Development fees	2,840	5,680
	Exam fees	1,500	1,500
	Total	28,400	54,800
	Scholarship for the students of Dharma Studies	6,000	-
	Net Fees Per Student	22,400	54,800

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

Commencement of Academic Year:

Academci Break

After commencement of the Diploma programme, if a student wants to take a break for certain valid reason, then he/she can do so as per the following norms :

The academic break can be granted to any student at most once during the programme, for the period of a semester or more, with the maximum period of academic one year. The application has to be approved by the Dean.

Eligibility for academic break:

Serious personal medical reasons involving hospitalization or serious family issues, on the condition of providing valid medical certificates or relevant documents.
Pregnancy/Maternity

The Dean will approve the academic break and forward the application of the student to the admission/ department for necessary process.

Payment of Fees for the academic break: If the student has informed the Dean regarding academic break before the commencement of the relevant year and not paid the total fees for that year, then if his/her academic break is granted, he/she can pay the total fee (100%) prevalent at that time when he seeks re-admission.
If a student wants to take academic break after the commencement of the academic year, but he/she has not attended the classes and if the fees are not paid, then while seeking readmission he/she has to pay the total fee (100%) plus 25% of the total fee as re-admission fee to continue his/her studentship.
If the student has paid the total fee for the entire year and then sought the academic break after commencement of that academic year in the middle of semester, he/she has to pay 25% of the total fee prevalent at that time, towards re-admission in subsequent years.

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