Diploma 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 Diploma in Jyotish Course. The Diploma 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 and their implantations
• Deeper knowledge of Vedic Astrology
• Making general and concrete predictions through different aspects analysis
• Recognizing the celestial bodies of our solar system and their relationships with the different parts of life
• Recognize and explain the twelve signs of the zodiacs
• Use the different teachings to solve cases to daily life challenges
• Use Panchangas in order to calculate daily movements and events
• Predict in detail a person’s horoscope and make analysis
• Predict daily transit and events
• Provide exact remedies to problems of life

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.

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.

4. Entry Requirements

• General: In accordance with the Institute General Entry Requirements for admission to Diploma Course Programmes
• Programme Specific:
  • Credit in English Language at SC/GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent.
  OR
  • Certificate Course in Jyotish or Sanskrit
  OR
  • Pass Madhyama/Uttama

5. Programme Duration

Course	Minimum	Maximum
Diploma	2 years	3 years
Bhushan Course	2 years	3 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 1027Y(1)	Introduction to Astrology	100
JS 1028Y(1)	Introduction to Yoga	100
JS 1029Y(1)	Introduction to Dasha & Transit	100
JS 1030Y(1)	Analysis of Horoscopes	100
JS 1031Y(1)	Dasha and Applications	100
JS 1032Y(1)	Transit of Planets	100
JS 1033Y(1)	Yogas in Details	100
JS 1034Y(1)	Remedies	100
JS 1035Y(2)	Horoscopes Matching	100
JS 1036Y(2)	Bhava Chalit and Its use	100
JS 1037Y(2)	Upagraha	100
JS 1038Y(2)	Ashtakvarga and Its Applications	100
JS 1039Y(2)	Shadbala	100
JS 1040Y(2)	Muhurta Shastra	100
JS 1041Y(2)	Introduction to Vastu Shastra	100
JS 1042Y(2)	Panchang Calculation and Use	100
SUB TOTAL		1600

Minor Electives

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

Core & Minor Modules

Modules	Marks
Core Modules	1600 marks
Minor Modules	200 marks
Combined	1600 + 200
GRAND TOTAL = 1800 marks

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