Certificate in Jyotish Shastra

1. Context & Objectives

The Department of Jyotish is committed to furthering the understanding of Jyotish Shastra in the context of contemporary culture and society. Using approaches that provide theoretical, literary, cultural, and practical perspectives, the Department focuses on the political as well as the aesthetic dimensions of Jyotish as a form of study, communication and artistic expression.

The Department of Jyotish is offering both Full Time and Part Time Certificate in Jyotish Course. The Certificate programme is designed to provide knowledge and competence in the fields of astrology, astronomy, time management, textual studies, culture, language and society for a wide range of professions in such sectors as teaching, media, or public relations.

A key objective of the Department of Jyotish is to offer training in theories and methods of critical/literary thinking as well as their application in practical contexts. By focusing on specific genres and texts, we encourage students to engage in critical practises that make them aware of the effects of social, political, cultural, historical and ideological formations on individuals and societies.

2. Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to get:

• Knowledge of the different horoscope types
• Basic knowledge of Vedic Astrology
• Making general and concrete predictions
• Recognizing the celestial bodies of our solar system
• Recognize and explain the twelve signs of the zodiac

3. Teaching and Learning Methods

The primary objective of the Department of Jyotish is to help students hone independent thinking, creativity, and oral/written communication skills. Modules are conducted through a combination of lectures and seminars, with a strong emphasis on student participation and interaction.

Small-class seminars concentrate on student writing and speaking and offer substantial opportunity for intense as well as informed discussions.

Students will be required to participate actively in seminar discussions, write in a variety of formats (short seminar papers, long take-home essays), and present seminar papers regularly.

4. Entry Requirements

• General: In accordance with the Institute General Entry Requirements for admission to Certificate Course Programmes
• Programme Specific:
  • Credit in English Language at SC/GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent.
  • Minimum proficiency in Hindi Language or Prathama/Madhyama

5. Programme Duration

Course	Minimum	Maximum
Certificate	1 year	1.5 years
Pragya Course	1 year	1.5 years
Praveen	1 year	1.5 years

6. Minimum Credits / Marks required

Students are required to take all Core Modules and Electives as offered by the Department of Jyotish. If they fail in a Core module they should compulsorily take that same module. If they do not score a pass mark in an Elective; they may choose a different Elective from a list of Electives approved/offered by the Department.

7. Assessment and Deadlines

Each module will be assessed over 100 marks with details as follows (unless otherwise specified):

Continuous Assessment: 40% - 50%

Examinations: 50% - 60%

Continuous assessment may be based on fieldwork, seminars and/or assignments and should include at least two (2) assignments/tests per module.

An overall total of 40% for combined continuous assessment and written examinations components would be required to pass a module, without minimum thresholds within the individual continuous assessment and written examination.

Students are offered some modules called “Electives” which are framed by a specific area of concentration. If a student fails such a module, s/he may choose a different Elective from the list of Electives approved/offered by the Department.

8. List of Modules

Core Modules

Module Code Core	Module Title	Marks
JS 1022Y(1)	Astronomy	100
JS 1023Y(1)	Lagna	100
JS 1024Y(1)	Planets	100
JS 1025Y(1)	Houses of Horoscopes	100
JS 1026Y(1)	Signs	100
SUB TOTAL		500

Minor Electives

Module Code Core	Module Title	Marks
JS 1100	Introduction to Sanskrit Language and Literature	100
JS 1101	Introduction to Indian Philosophy and Religion	100

Core & Minor Modules

Modules	Marks
Core Modules	500 marks
Minor Modules	100 marks
Combined	500 + 100
GRAND TOTAL = 600 marks

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