Diploma in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) for Graduates

 

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY)

 is an autonomous organization under Ministry of

 AYUSH, Government of India 

Diploma in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) for Graduates

1. Title of the Course

The course shall be called “Diploma in Yoga Science” for Graduates.

2. Duration of the Course

The duration of the course shall be of one year comprising of two semesters from October to

March and April to September.

3. Need of Diploma Course in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.)

Yoga has attracted the attention of all sections of the society in recent years. The awareness about Yoga practices is increasing amongst people from different walks of life not only for preservation and promotion of health, but also for prevention and management of diseases. Keeping in view the time tested benefits of Yoga, it is felt that Yoga education should be imparted by adhering to classical knowledge so that people trained in Yoga can derive maximum benefits.

Many Yogic principles and techniques are now being applied in health care system. It has been found that there is a lack of sufficient qualified and well trained Yoga teachers/professionals and researchers in the field of Yoga. Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga is being an eminent

Institution in the field of Yoga in the country to provide and promote facilities for Training, Teaching and Research to fulfill the aspirations and demands of the people. There is an absolute need of well-trained Yoga Teachers to meet these objectives. Therefore, the Institute proposes

Diploma in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) for Graduates with the following objectives:

a) To prepare well trained Yoga Instructors.

b) To prepare well trained institutionally qualified Yoga Instructors/Professionals to instruct

Yoga at Secondary Schools, Pre-university, Colleges and Universities etc.

c) To impart the knowledge of Yoga and Yoga practices to the aspirants.

d) To develop personality of the learners at all levels.

e) To create awareness about positive health and spiritual evolution.

f) To motivate graduates to take up Yoga as profession.

4. Syllabus

The syllabus is design to fulfill aforesaid objectives containing theory subjects in Yoga and allied subjects, practical and field training in Yoga.

The Couse Syllabus also covers the Syllabus of "Yoga Teacher and Evaluator" level Certification of

Yoga Certification Board of Ministry of AYUSH.

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga

Eligibility Conditions

i) A candidate possessing a Graduate degree (qualifying examination) in any discipline from a

recognized University in India or abroad with minimum 50% of marks can apply for

Diploma in Yoga Science for Graduates. However, for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates it will

be minimum 45% for eligibility to admission to the above Course. The above criterion also

applies to the candidates applying under Special Category Seats.

ii) A candidate should be below 30 years of age as on 1

st of August of the respective year,

there is a relaxation of 10 years for in-service personnel (on regular basis) who join the

course on deputation through proper channel and 5 years age relaxation for the candidates

to the category of PwD.

6. Number of Seats

Total number of seats is 75 for Indian Students. In addition to these, 22 Special Category Seats

for students from Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, North-East and J&K &

Ladakh UT's, Sports Person/ NCC/ NSS, Dependent of War Martyrs/ Ex-Serviceman, Foreign

Students and children of MDNIY employees as per details given below:

Total number of seats: 75 (including EWS category)

General Merit 33

OBC 18

SC 10

ST 06

EWS 08

Total 75

Special Category Seats: 22

Foreign Students 09

Pwd 03

Andaman & Nicobar And Lakshadweep Islands 02

North-East States - 02

Sports/NCC/NSS - 02

Dependent of War Martyrs/Ex-Servicemen -  02

Children of MDNIY Employees - 01

J&K UT and Ladakh UT - 01

Total 22

Submission of Application Form

A) Filling up of Application Form

1. Medical Form is enclosed as Appendix –1

2. The applicants are advised to retain a photocopy of the duly filled-in Application

Form before the same is submitted to the MDNIY.

B) Submission of Application Form

1. The Application Form complete in all respects including requisite fee & Photocopy of

all documents should be submitted by hand at the MDNIY Reception Counter in the

sealed envelope OR it may be sent by Registered/ Speed Post to the Director, Morarji

Desai National Institute of Yoga, 68, Ashok Road, New Delhi-110 001 to reach latest

2. After the last date is over, applications received through Registered/ Speed Post or by

any other means will not be accepted, irrespective of the fact when the form was

dispatched/ posted. Therefore, candidates are advised to submit their applications at the

earliest, instead of waiting for the last date.

3. All the essential documents duly attested should be attached with the Application Form.

4. Write the complete address by giving your name and Pin Code carefully and legibly.

Please note that this address will be used by the Institute for all the Correspondence in

future. Therefore, it should be very clearly written with black ball point pen only. The

Institute will not be responsible for any loss in transit or for incorrect address given by

the applicant in the Application Form.

5. Admission Rules

An advertisement of the notification for calling applications for admission to Diploma in Yoga Science for Graduates of one year duration will be given in the leading national newspapers with

the following guidelines:

(i) Application should be made on the prescribed form attached with the prospectus on

payment of prescribed fees as mentioned in the admission notification. Application Form

duly filled in all respect, supported by attested photo copies of all necessary documents

should been enclosed.

(ii) The application should be submitted on or before the prescribed last date only by hand or

post. Application through fax/email or application received after due date shall not be

considered. The Institute is not responsible for any postal delay.

The candidates shall ensure the receipt of application by the Institute.

iv) The selection will be based on Online Entrance Test basis at all over India. Candidates

fulfilling the eligibility criteria may only appear for the entrance exam. Admission for

D.Y.Sc. Program will be subjected to the verification of Certificates and Medical Fitness.

Entrance Exam

Question Paper: There will be a Question paper of 100 Multiple Choice Questions carrying 01

mark each. Syllabus of the examination is as follows:

S. No. Subject Marks

1- General Awareness about Indian History, Indian Geography,

Fundamental Rights and duties, National Academic Institutes, Current

Affairs (National and International), Who's Who, Important Days,

International and National Organizations.

25 number 

2 - General Biology – Class 8th, 9th, 10thCBSE board-  25 Number

3- Comprehension ability - Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary

building, Parts of speech, Active Passive voice, Direct Indirect Speech. - 25 Number

4- Yoga- General knowledge about Yoga, Knowledge about International

Day of Yoga, the subject matter in Common Yoga Protocol*- 25 Number

* Reference - Common Yoga Protocol booklet-2019, published by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry

of AYUSH, Govt. of India. Available on www.yogamdniy.nic.in&www.ayush.gov.in

(a) The candidates securing 40% or above marks for General/OBC/SPL categories and 35%

 or

above marks for SC/ ST/ EWS/ PwD in entrance examination will be considered for

admission on merit.

(b) Candidates from Foreign countries need not to appear in the entrance exam. Their selection for D.Y.Sc. will be as per the merit of Graduation in their respective category.

(i) In case of two or more candidates securing equal percentage of marks at the bottom of

the selection list, preference will be given to that candidate who is possessing degree/s

in any Yoga/ Indian System of Medicine/ Philosophy/ Physiotherapy/ Physiology/ Diet

and Nutrition/ Psychology/ Sanskrit/ respectively. In case of none, the percentage of

obtained in graduation exam will be the next criteria of selection.

(ii) A candidate should be medically fit. A Medical Fitness Certificate in this regard issued

from the Medical Officer of the Institute shall be produced. Candidate suffering from

any chronic disease/obese is advised not to seek admission to this course and such

candidates will not be admitted to the course.

(iii) The calendar of dates for admission procedure will be given with the prospectus. The

list of applicants for examination will be displayed on the Notice Board and also on

the website of the Institute.

 Any ambiguity/ erasures/ unattested/ cutting/ false information/ concealment of

information detected in the requisite certificate, will summarily result in the

cancellation of the candidature of the student at any stage of selection and/or during

the course of study.

(v) The selection for Diploma in Yoga Science will be as per all India merit and

reservation policy of Government of India in Central education and training Institute

issued from time to time, which is 27% for OBC, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST and 10%

for EWS students at present.

(vi) In case of any ambiguity etc., the Director's decision shall be final in all the matters

related to admission.

*Note:- The other details related to Entrance Test will be Notified separately on institute

website.

8. Medium of Instruction:

Hindi / English

9. Selection Procedure

The selection is further subjected to production of Medical Fitness Certificate. The selection list will be displayed on the Notice Board of the Institute and also on the Institute‟s website only.

In case, any student whose name appears in any of the selection list and is unable to deposit the

requisite admission fee, his/her candidature will not be considered in the next lists. However,

their cases may be considered on priority basis on merit if any seats remain vacant only after

the completion of admissions as per the selection of 2nd or 3 rd

list, provided there is a written

request from the candidate in time. Decision of the Director, MDNIY shall be final in this

regard.

10. Medical Test

There will be Institutional Medical Examination before a candidate is finally selected for

admission in the course. Selection will be subject to medical examination, which will be

conducted at Institute at the cost of Rs.50/-. The student will be permitted to submit other fees

only after getting medical fitness Declaration Certificate from the Medical Officer of MDNIY as

per Appendix-1.

11. Dress Code

The dress shall be white T-Shirt and trousers of selected colour (or as decided by the Institute)

both for boys and girls which need to be purchased by the students on their own. Each candidate

shall attend the Institute‟s formal classes and other functions only in the prescribed dress for

Summer as well as in Winter Season with Institute‟s emblem thereon.

 

Candidates selected for admission should bring the following original certificates/ testimonials/

documents at the time of admission:

1. Date of birth (Matriculation Certificate Stating Date of Birth).

2. Qualification Certificates.

3. All Mark sheets of qualifying examinations.

4. Caste Certificate, in case of reserved category.

5. EWS Certificate (if candidate applying for EWS category).

6. A Character Certificate preferably issued by the Institute previously studied.

7. 4 recent passport size photographs.

Admitted candidates must join classes on the due date, failing to join the classes within a week,

the admission shall automatically be cancelled and such seats shall be offered to the candidates

in the respective waiting list. The decision of the Director will be final in this regard.

The selected candidate shall have to give an Undertaking to the effect that he/she shall maintain

proper discipline and decorum at all times at the Institute and shall abide by the rules and

regulations of the course. All admissions are provisional subject to the verification of original

documents and medical examination.