LIST OF THE CANDIDATE SELECTED FOR

ADMISSION AFTER INTERVIEW FOR JULY, 2009

SESSION IN

JYOTISH ALANKAR ENGLISH

JYOTISH ALANKAR HINDI

Last date for payment of fee is 08 July, 2009

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

(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.
Pillai

N.N. 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.L.,

CAIIB, Jyotish Visharad, Author of "Astrology
and
Mathematical
Astronomy,"
Prashna
Shastra Vol. I & II".

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

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. Exam fee for supplementary
mid term is Rs. 200.
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
registration, Non-Refundable)

time

of

200.00

Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)

500.00

Library Fee

500.00

Annual Subscription
Astrology
Tuition Fee
Teaching)

to

(inclusive

the
of

Journal

of

Sanskrit-

Total

200.00
7300.00
8700.00

Fee for attending again in last semester for

those who are not able to appear for the
final examination : Rupees 4350/b) Jyotish Acharya (One year)
Library Fee

Rupees
500.00

Annual Subscription
Astrology

to

the

Journal

of

160.00

Tuition Fee

7840.00

Total

8500.00

Fee for attending again in last semester for

those who are not able to appear for the
final examination : Rupees 4300/c) Research Classes (Six Months)
Library Fee

Rupees
200.00

Bi-annual Subscription to the Journal of

80.00
Astrology
Tuition Fee

3020.00

Total

3300.00

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)