Dr. Jai Maharaj
2004-08-01 21:32:41 UTC
Government of India
Department of Education
Guidelines for Setting up Departments of Vedic Astrology
in Universities
Under the Purview of University Grants Commission
o Guidelines
o UGC Circular
o Institutions Where Astrology is Being Taught as Part
of Sanskrit or Other Branch
o Foreign Institutions Teaching Astrology
Guidelines for Setting up Departments of Vedic Astrology
in Universities Under the Purview of University Grants
Commission
SCOPE
Beneficiaries of these courses would be students,
teachers, professionals from modern streams like doctors,
architects, marketing, financial, economic and political
analysts, etc.
COURSES AND COURSE DURATION
The courses will be at graduate, post-graduate and
research levels. Duration of the graduate course will be
three years and that of post-graduate course will be two
years.
Certificate will be awarded to a candidate who
successfully completes one year of course at graduate
level. Diploma will be awarded on the successful
completion of three years complete course.
Ph.D. and research courses will be similar to any other
courses.
COURSE CONTENTS
Syllabus for all courses will be made available by U.G.C.
STAFF
To conduct these courses following staff will be
required.
Designation Post
Professor 1
Reader 1
Lecturer 2
Library Attendant 1
Computer Operator 1
GUEST FACULTY
Help of Guest-Lecturers may be taken as per the
requirements who will be paid honorarium as per U.G.C.
rules.
FEES
Fees structure will be as under
Graduate Level Rs.3,000/-p.a.
Post Graduate Level Rs.4,000/-p.a.
FINANCES
Amount (Rs.)
Non-Recurring Head
Library 4 Lacs
Observatory 6 Lacs
Computer Lab & Horoscope Bank 5 Lacs
Recurring Salary & Allowances
Professor 1
Reader 1
Lecturer 2
Library Attendant 1
Computer Operator 1
ACADEMIC COLLABORATION
Universities may go for academic collaboration with
faculties of oriental studies and Sanskrit Vidyapeeths
for these courses.
REVIEW
U.G.C. may evaluate any Department of Vedic Astrology on
the spot or on at random basis at any time.
COMMENCEMENT OF THE SCHEME
This scheme will commence on the 1st day of July 2001
(Logo)
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI -- 110 002
Dr.(Mrs.) Pankaj Mittal
Deputy Secretary
Tele.No. 91-113232055
F.No.1-38/2000(CPP-II)
February 23, 2001
Dear Sir/Madam,
The Commission in its meeting held on 16th June, 2000
considered the proposal for setting up of Departments of
Vedic Astrology in Indian Universities and decided that
"there is an urgent need to rejuvenate the science of
Vedic Astrology in India, to allow this scientific
knowledge to reach to the so0ciety at large and to
provide opportunities to get this important science even
exported to the world, the Commission decided to approve
'in principle' setting up of few departments of Vedic
Astrology in Indian universities. This would provide a
exclusive teaching and training in the subject leading to
certificate diploma, under-graduate, post-graduate and
Ph.D. degrees".
Accordingly Commission constituted a Committee to examine
the details of the proposed scheme. The guidelines
drafted by the Committee were placed before the
Commission in its meeting held on 25th January 2001. The
Commission approved the guidelines and decided that
courses should be renamed as "JYOTIR VIGYAN".
The Universities who are interested and are in a position
to start the course from the academic session 2001-2002
are requested to submit their proposal as per the
enclosed guidelines latest by 15th March 2001(Now
Extended up to 05.05.2001). The syllabus for the courses
shall be sent to the selected Universities.
With regards,
Yours sincerely,
(PANKAJ MITTAL)
Encl. As above
The Vice-Chancellor of all Universities receiving
financial assistance
List of Institutions in India where Astrology is Being
Taught as Part of Sanskrit or Other Branch
1 Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur, (One year diploma
course in Bharatiya Jyotish).
2 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya,
Jabalpur (One year B.A./M.A. /Ph.D. in Astrology).
3 Vikram University, Ujjain (Paper in Astrology and
M.A. in Sanskrit).
4 Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut (Taught in
Sanskrit Department)
5 M.S.University, Baroda (Research work in Astrology).
6 Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University (Courses in
Jyotish Shastra known as Vedanga Jyotish).
7 North-Gujarat University, Patan, Gujarat ( 2 years
graded course in Vedic Astrology by conducting week and
classes).
8 P.S. Telugu University, Hyderabad (has a strong
Department of Vedic Astrology running M.A. in Astrology
through correspondence)
9 Awadesh Pratap University, Rewa, M.P. (B.A.
(Sanskrit), Jyotish, M.A. (Acharya) Jyotish).
10 Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar (Vedic)
11 Kameshwara Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University,
Darbhanga (B.A, (Sanskrit) Jyotish, Falit Jyotish)
12 Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupati
(B.A.(Jyotish), M.A. (Phalita Jyotish), M.A. (Shidhanta
Jyotisha).
13 Sampuranand Sanskrit Vishwavidhalya, Varanasi
14 Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya, Puri
15 Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit
Vidyapeeth, New Delhi (B.A. Shastri)(Sidant Jyotish, B.A.
(Falit Jyotish), M.A. Shastri Sidant Jyotish, M.A.
Acharya Falit Jyotish
16 Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Distt.
Ernakulam (M.A.Jyotisha)
List of Foreign Institutions where Astrology is Beong
Taught
1 Kepler College of Astrological Arts and Sciences --
Kepler College is the only college of astrology in the
western hemisphere authorised to issue BA and MA degrees.
The entire curriculum is based on astrology. Kepler's
first freshman class began in July, 2000. The BA program
is based on a 4 year course of study, and there are three
terms per year.
2 Astrological Institute, Inc, 7501 E Oak ST.
Scottsdale., AZ - In addition to it's on site classes
and seminars in Scottsdale AZ., Astrological Institute
also offers a complete correspondence course designed to
provide a firm foundation in both the technical and
philosophical aspects of astrology.
3 The American Federation of Astrologers (AFA) -- The
AFA is one of the oldest astrology organisations in the
USA offering courses for accreditation.
4 The Noel TyI Master's Degree Certification Course in
Astrology -- Master's Degree has enrolled over 250
students internationally. The course consists of nineteen
in -- depth lessons. Each lesson will require 40 to 50
hours to complete.
5 Ann Sherman Correspondence 1 & 2 -- Ann has 25 years
of experience in Astrological study and provides a course
that leaves the student with a workable knowledge and
understanding of astrology.
6 The Astrology Practitioner Course -- This course of
thirty lessons gives an understanding and in depth
knowledge of astrology.
7 Personalized Astrology Lessons (PALS) from ACS
8 Jeffrey Wolf Green's School for Evolutionary
Astrology, Seattle Washington -- Classes are given in many
locations internationally, including Vancouver Canada,
London, Tel Aviv, Copenhagen, Holland and India.
9 Carole Devine's Exploring Astrology -- The course
consists of 94 tapes or CD's
10 Glenn Perry's Astro Psychology Mentorship Program
correspondence course that features 42 tapes, three books
personalized instruction.
11 Astrology Training by Emilie Kelso -- Level 1 covers
the basics for the beginning student. Level 2, Beyond
the Basics, contains comprehensive information equivalent
to eight.
12 Astrology, The Cosmic Pattern - Correspondence
course since 1977 which takes the student for beginning
through advanced levels of astrology.
13 The Carl Payne Tobey Correspondence Course
14 NW Institute of Vedic Sciences -- Offers a 16 tape
course on Vedic Astrology.
15 Astrology of the seers Correspondence Course
Offers over six hundred pages of material from beginning
to advanced levels.
16 Institute of Vedic Astrology -- Offers Hindu (Vedic)
Astrology classes covering the basic and advanced
material.
17 ONLINE College of Astrology - A course series in
FINANCIAL Astrology, taught by Kaye Shinker and a
fundamental course in Bob Zoller's MEDIEVAL Astrology.
18 The Faculty of Astrological Studies - Founded in
London in 1948 this prestigious organization offers a
correspondence course.
19 The Mayo School of Astrology - This correspondence
course has been offered for 25 years using Margaret
Hone's Modern.
20 Astrology Institute - The Astrology Institute
joins psychology with astrology and practical training in
counselling techniques.
21 American Institute of Vedic Studies - correspondence
course in Vedic astrology available in the West over the
fifteen years.
22 School of Astrology in Australia - Offers
Government accredited astrology courses.
23 English Huber School, Switzerland - three
foundation courses, two diploma courses.
24 Manhattan School of Astrology - comprehensive course
of study in astrological science and offers a
comprehensive 56 week course in Western Astrology, and a
6 week "crush" course in Vedic Astrology.
25 University of Plymouth, UK
26 University of London, UK
27 University of Southampton, UK.
http://www.education.nic.in/htmlweb/circulars/astrologycurriculum.htm
Jai Maharaj
Jyotishi, Vedic Astrologer
http://www.mantra.com/jyotish
Om Shanti
Department of Education
Guidelines for Setting up Departments of Vedic Astrology
in Universities
Under the Purview of University Grants Commission
o Guidelines
o UGC Circular
o Institutions Where Astrology is Being Taught as Part
of Sanskrit or Other Branch
o Foreign Institutions Teaching Astrology
Guidelines for Setting up Departments of Vedic Astrology
in Universities Under the Purview of University Grants
Commission
SCOPE
Beneficiaries of these courses would be students,
teachers, professionals from modern streams like doctors,
architects, marketing, financial, economic and political
analysts, etc.
COURSES AND COURSE DURATION
The courses will be at graduate, post-graduate and
research levels. Duration of the graduate course will be
three years and that of post-graduate course will be two
years.
Certificate will be awarded to a candidate who
successfully completes one year of course at graduate
level. Diploma will be awarded on the successful
completion of three years complete course.
Ph.D. and research courses will be similar to any other
courses.
COURSE CONTENTS
Syllabus for all courses will be made available by U.G.C.
STAFF
To conduct these courses following staff will be
required.
Designation Post
Professor 1
Reader 1
Lecturer 2
Library Attendant 1
Computer Operator 1
GUEST FACULTY
Help of Guest-Lecturers may be taken as per the
requirements who will be paid honorarium as per U.G.C.
rules.
FEES
Fees structure will be as under
Graduate Level Rs.3,000/-p.a.
Post Graduate Level Rs.4,000/-p.a.
FINANCES
Amount (Rs.)
Non-Recurring Head
Library 4 Lacs
Observatory 6 Lacs
Computer Lab & Horoscope Bank 5 Lacs
Recurring Salary & Allowances
Professor 1
Reader 1
Lecturer 2
Library Attendant 1
Computer Operator 1
ACADEMIC COLLABORATION
Universities may go for academic collaboration with
faculties of oriental studies and Sanskrit Vidyapeeths
for these courses.
REVIEW
U.G.C. may evaluate any Department of Vedic Astrology on
the spot or on at random basis at any time.
COMMENCEMENT OF THE SCHEME
This scheme will commence on the 1st day of July 2001
(Logo)
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI -- 110 002
Dr.(Mrs.) Pankaj Mittal
Deputy Secretary
Tele.No. 91-113232055
F.No.1-38/2000(CPP-II)
February 23, 2001
Dear Sir/Madam,
The Commission in its meeting held on 16th June, 2000
considered the proposal for setting up of Departments of
Vedic Astrology in Indian Universities and decided that
"there is an urgent need to rejuvenate the science of
Vedic Astrology in India, to allow this scientific
knowledge to reach to the so0ciety at large and to
provide opportunities to get this important science even
exported to the world, the Commission decided to approve
'in principle' setting up of few departments of Vedic
Astrology in Indian universities. This would provide a
exclusive teaching and training in the subject leading to
certificate diploma, under-graduate, post-graduate and
Ph.D. degrees".
Accordingly Commission constituted a Committee to examine
the details of the proposed scheme. The guidelines
drafted by the Committee were placed before the
Commission in its meeting held on 25th January 2001. The
Commission approved the guidelines and decided that
courses should be renamed as "JYOTIR VIGYAN".
The Universities who are interested and are in a position
to start the course from the academic session 2001-2002
are requested to submit their proposal as per the
enclosed guidelines latest by 15th March 2001(Now
Extended up to 05.05.2001). The syllabus for the courses
shall be sent to the selected Universities.
With regards,
Yours sincerely,
(PANKAJ MITTAL)
Encl. As above
The Vice-Chancellor of all Universities receiving
financial assistance
List of Institutions in India where Astrology is Being
Taught as Part of Sanskrit or Other Branch
1 Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur, (One year diploma
course in Bharatiya Jyotish).
2 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya,
Jabalpur (One year B.A./M.A. /Ph.D. in Astrology).
3 Vikram University, Ujjain (Paper in Astrology and
M.A. in Sanskrit).
4 Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut (Taught in
Sanskrit Department)
5 M.S.University, Baroda (Research work in Astrology).
6 Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University (Courses in
Jyotish Shastra known as Vedanga Jyotish).
7 North-Gujarat University, Patan, Gujarat ( 2 years
graded course in Vedic Astrology by conducting week and
classes).
8 P.S. Telugu University, Hyderabad (has a strong
Department of Vedic Astrology running M.A. in Astrology
through correspondence)
9 Awadesh Pratap University, Rewa, M.P. (B.A.
(Sanskrit), Jyotish, M.A. (Acharya) Jyotish).
10 Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar (Vedic)
11 Kameshwara Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University,
Darbhanga (B.A, (Sanskrit) Jyotish, Falit Jyotish)
12 Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupati
(B.A.(Jyotish), M.A. (Phalita Jyotish), M.A. (Shidhanta
Jyotisha).
13 Sampuranand Sanskrit Vishwavidhalya, Varanasi
14 Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya, Puri
15 Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit
Vidyapeeth, New Delhi (B.A. Shastri)(Sidant Jyotish, B.A.
(Falit Jyotish), M.A. Shastri Sidant Jyotish, M.A.
Acharya Falit Jyotish
16 Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Distt.
Ernakulam (M.A.Jyotisha)
List of Foreign Institutions where Astrology is Beong
Taught
1 Kepler College of Astrological Arts and Sciences --
Kepler College is the only college of astrology in the
western hemisphere authorised to issue BA and MA degrees.
The entire curriculum is based on astrology. Kepler's
first freshman class began in July, 2000. The BA program
is based on a 4 year course of study, and there are three
terms per year.
2 Astrological Institute, Inc, 7501 E Oak ST.
Scottsdale., AZ - In addition to it's on site classes
and seminars in Scottsdale AZ., Astrological Institute
also offers a complete correspondence course designed to
provide a firm foundation in both the technical and
philosophical aspects of astrology.
3 The American Federation of Astrologers (AFA) -- The
AFA is one of the oldest astrology organisations in the
USA offering courses for accreditation.
4 The Noel TyI Master's Degree Certification Course in
Astrology -- Master's Degree has enrolled over 250
students internationally. The course consists of nineteen
in -- depth lessons. Each lesson will require 40 to 50
hours to complete.
5 Ann Sherman Correspondence 1 & 2 -- Ann has 25 years
of experience in Astrological study and provides a course
that leaves the student with a workable knowledge and
understanding of astrology.
6 The Astrology Practitioner Course -- This course of
thirty lessons gives an understanding and in depth
knowledge of astrology.
7 Personalized Astrology Lessons (PALS) from ACS
8 Jeffrey Wolf Green's School for Evolutionary
Astrology, Seattle Washington -- Classes are given in many
locations internationally, including Vancouver Canada,
London, Tel Aviv, Copenhagen, Holland and India.
9 Carole Devine's Exploring Astrology -- The course
consists of 94 tapes or CD's
10 Glenn Perry's Astro Psychology Mentorship Program
correspondence course that features 42 tapes, three books
personalized instruction.
11 Astrology Training by Emilie Kelso -- Level 1 covers
the basics for the beginning student. Level 2, Beyond
the Basics, contains comprehensive information equivalent
to eight.
12 Astrology, The Cosmic Pattern - Correspondence
course since 1977 which takes the student for beginning
through advanced levels of astrology.
13 The Carl Payne Tobey Correspondence Course
14 NW Institute of Vedic Sciences -- Offers a 16 tape
course on Vedic Astrology.
15 Astrology of the seers Correspondence Course
Offers over six hundred pages of material from beginning
to advanced levels.
16 Institute of Vedic Astrology -- Offers Hindu (Vedic)
Astrology classes covering the basic and advanced
material.
17 ONLINE College of Astrology - A course series in
FINANCIAL Astrology, taught by Kaye Shinker and a
fundamental course in Bob Zoller's MEDIEVAL Astrology.
18 The Faculty of Astrological Studies - Founded in
London in 1948 this prestigious organization offers a
correspondence course.
19 The Mayo School of Astrology - This correspondence
course has been offered for 25 years using Margaret
Hone's Modern.
20 Astrology Institute - The Astrology Institute
joins psychology with astrology and practical training in
counselling techniques.
21 American Institute of Vedic Studies - correspondence
course in Vedic astrology available in the West over the
fifteen years.
22 School of Astrology in Australia - Offers
Government accredited astrology courses.
23 English Huber School, Switzerland - three
foundation courses, two diploma courses.
24 Manhattan School of Astrology - comprehensive course
of study in astrological science and offers a
comprehensive 56 week course in Western Astrology, and a
6 week "crush" course in Vedic Astrology.
25 University of Plymouth, UK
26 University of London, UK
27 University of Southampton, UK.
http://www.education.nic.in/htmlweb/circulars/astrologycurriculum.htm
Jai Maharaj
Jyotishi, Vedic Astrologer
http://www.mantra.com/jyotish
Om Shanti