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PROSPECTUSCUM

ADMISSION RULES — 2006-2007

RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT VIDYAPEETHA(Deemed University)

Accredited with A+ Grade by NAACTIRUPATI - 517 507 (A.P.)

RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT VIDYAPEETHA(A Deemed University Accredited with A+ grade by NAAC)

TIRUPATI - 517 507 (A.P.)

Phones : (0877) 2287649 ; 2287690

PROSPECTUS CUM ADMISSION RULES

for the Academic year 2006-07

Under Graduate courses :(1) Prak-Sastri (2) Sastri (B.A.), (3) Sastri (B.A.) (Vedabhashya) (4) B.A.

Post Graduate courses :

(1) Acharya (M.A.) in 15 Sastras. (2) Siksha Acharya (M.Ed.)

(3) Sabdabodha Systems & Language Technology

Certificate Courses :

(1) Temple Culture (2) Pourohitya (3) Functional English

Diploma Courses :(1) Temple Culture (2) Pourohitya

P.G. Diploma Courses :

(1) Yoga Vijnana, (2) Research Methodology & Manuscriptology

(3) Web Technology for Indian Languages

(4) Natural Language Processing

Research Courses :

(1) M.Phil. (Sanskrit), M.Phil (Education) (2) Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.)

Last Date for submission of application : 15-06-2006

Faculties/DepartmentsFaculty of Vedavedanga

1. Dept. of Vyakarana

2. Dept. of Jyotisha

3. Dept. of Dharmasastra

4. Unit of Computer Applications/Science

5. Unit of History

6. Unit of Mathematics

Faculty of Darsana

1. Dept of Nyaya

2. Dept. of Adwaita Vedanta

3. Dept. of Visistadwaita Vedanta

4. Dept. of Dwaita Vedanta

5. Department of Agama

6. Department of Mimamsa

7. Dept. of Sankhya Yoga

Faculty of Sahitya & Samskriti

1. Dept. of Sahitya

2. Dept. of Puranethihasa

3. Units – (a) English (b) Telugu (c) Hindi

Faculty of Education

Dept. of Education (Pedagogy)

Dept. of Research and Publications

Unit of Physical Education

Prof. Harekrishna SatapathyVice-Chancellor

Prof. M.L.Narasimha MurtyDean, Academic Affairs

Prof. Subbarayan PeriDean, Faculty of Education

Prof. S. Sudarsana SarmaDean, Faculty of Sahitya & Samskriti

Prof. K.E. DevanathanDean, Faculty of Darshana

Prof. R.K. ThakurDean, Faculty of Vedavedanga

Prof. S. Satyanarayana MurthyRegistrar I/C.

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Location :

The Vidyapeetha is situated at the foot of Tirumala Hills on thesprawling campus of 41.48 acres donated by Tirumala TirupatiDevasthanams on the North Eastern side of Sri Venkateswara University.The Vidyapeetha can be conveniently reached through Balaji colonyand is about 3 or 4 kilometers away from Railway Station and R.T.C.Bus stand respectively.

Tentative Academic calender for the year 2006-07Date of admission Notification 10-05-2006Sales of application Forms 12-05-2006Last Date for receipt of applications 15-06-2006(For Kashmir migrants) 15-7-06Re-Opening 21-06-2006Interview for all regular Courses 28-30/06/2006Semester and continuous Classes begin 26-06-2006Classes for fresh admitted students 3-07-2006Close of admissions 25-07-2006Inauguration of Vagvardhini Parishad 4-8-2006Inauguration of Mm. Pattabhirama Sastri Vyakhyanamala 23-8-06Dasara Holidays 25-09-06 to 29-09-06Last teaching day for Semester Classes 10-11-2006Preparation Holidays for semester classes 11-11-06 to 16-11-06Commencement of Semester Exams. 17-11-06Commencement of next Semester 04-12-2006Mid Term Vacations 01-01-07 to 17-01-07Re-Opening after Mid Term Vacations 18-01-2007Last Working Day for Semester Classes 27-04-2007Preparation Holidays for Semester Classes 28-04-07 to 02-05-07Preparation Holidays for Non Semester Classes 23-4-2007 to2-5-07Semester & Annual Exams begin 3-5-2007Summer vacations 4-5-2007Vidyavaridhi Entrance Test (VVET) 02-07-2006

Announcement of VVET results 28-7-2006Last date for receiving the applications from eligible candidates 25-8-2006Vidyavaridhi Interview date 14/15-9-2006

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1. Introduction :

The Vidyapeetha was established at Tirupati(A.P.) in 1961 bythe Govt. of India on the recommendations of the Central SanskritCommission as an autonomous body under the name of “ KendriyaSanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati society”. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the thenVice President of India laid the foundation stone of the Vidyapeetha onthe 4th January 1962. The basic objectives of setting up of the Vidyapeethais to impart and improve the Sanskrit pedagogy, to accelerate the paceof higher Sanskrit learning and to combine the traditional Sanskriteducation with modern scientific research.

Later, Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati came under theadministrative control of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan as an autonomousbody under the Ministry of Education in April 1971. In the year 1987,the Vidyapeetha was declared as a Deemed University by theGovernment of India, considering its progress in the past 25 years. Itwas formally inaugurated by the President of India Sri R. Venkataramanon 26th of August 1989. This Vidyapeetha was given the status of“Center of Potential in the subject of Traditional Shastras” duringthis year, for its development towards the traditional ancient sacredlanguage of Sanskrit.

The students from different parts of India are studying variousSastras as well as modern subjects like Computer Science, Maths, Historyetc. in this university. The medium of instruction imparted for the traditionalsubjects are in Sanskrit only which is a unique feature.

2. Vidyapeetha — Centre of Excellence in the Subject ofTraditional Sastras

The University Grants Commission has recognised the Vidyapeethaas a Centre of Potential for Excellence in the Subject of TraditionalSastras recognising the excellent achievements, strength and acclaimearned by the Vidyapeetha in the field of Teaching and Research in thetraditional sastras.

Under this scheme, following activities are decided to be undertakenby the Vidyapeetha.

1. Post-Acharya Training in Shastric Studies (Sastravaridhi course)

2. Publications

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3. Preparation of Sanskrit - Self Learning Kit

4. Lipi - Vikasa Pradarshini

5. Extension of Sansk-Net activity

6. Master of Natural Language Processing

7. Audio-Video documentation of Shastric discourses

8. Audio - Recording Centre

3. Vidyapeetha : Accredited with A+ grade by NAAC

On the recommendations of the Peer Team, which visited theVidyapeetha from 19th – 21st August, 2003, the National Assessmentand Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited the Vidyapeethawith A+ grade. According to the criteria fixed by NAAC for variouscomponents the Vidyapeetha has secured 91.80 credits out of 100.

4. General Information

(a) Residential facility :

Vidyapeetha constructed three buildings viz., Vedachala,Seshachala and Garudachala on the campus to accommodate non-local students. These three buildings can accommodate about 300students. A mess attached to this Hostel is managed by Student Co-operative Management, to provide boarding facilities to the studentsstaying in the Hostel. The vidyapeetha has separate hostel for ladiesnamed Sri Padmavati Mahila Chhatravas, for non-local girl students.

(b) Medical facility :1. All the students of the Vidyapeetha including full-time research

scholars are entitled to utilise the Free Medical Service facilityprovided by the University.

2. Medical services are offered to all students only during theacademic session. The doctor authorised by the Vidyapeetha willtreat the sick students. However, medicine prescribed must bepurchased by the students at their own cost.

3. University does not take any responsibility if a student consults aphysician other than the one who is authorised.

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4. A student suffering from any chronic illness cannot be treatedunder this facility and he will be referred to local governmenthospital for treatment.

5. The service offered is only medical counselling and no other liabilityis devolved on the part of the University.

6. Any student found misusing the services so offered shall not beallowed to avail the medical facility further.

(c) Library :The University Library named after the first Chancellor,

Mahamahopadhyaya Sri Pattabhirama Sastri has a rich and valuablecollections of about 70,000 books on various Sastras/subjects andcollection of more than 5000 manuscripts besides having an inflowof more than 160 Research journals and periodicals. The libraryalso got the modern facility of INFLIBNET.

(d) Computer Centre :The University has a well equipped computer centre established

with the financial assistance of UGC. The efforts are being made todevelop hypertext of Vedas, to prepare software for the criticaledition of manuscripts, to preserve rare texts and to expose thestaff, students and the traditional scholars to the computers foroptimum utilisation.

(e) Medium of Instruction & Examination :Sanskrit will be taught in Sanskrit medium only and medium of

exmination will also be Sanskrit. For modern subjects medium ofinstruction and examination will be English and respective languagefor languages.

(f) Examinations : Examinations are conducted at the end of eachSemester and normally Ist Semester exams will be in November-2006and II Semester exams in May -2007 and for Non SemesterExaminations will be in the month of May, 2007.Attendance: 75% of attendance is compulsory for all courses and thestudents below 50% percent attendance will not be allowed to writethe examinations.

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(g) Vacation :Mid term vacation will be 2 weeks and summer vacation 6 weeks.

5. Courses offered :The University is offering traditional courses in Sahitya,

Vyakarana, Jyotisha, Nyaya, Vedanta, Mimamsa, Veda Bhasya, AgamaDharmasastra, Sankhya Yoga, Puranetihasa etc. with modern subjectsviz. Computer Science, Mathematics, History etc.

The Professional Courses offered in the university are SikshaSastry (B.Ed.) and Siksha Acharya (M.Ed.), monitored by NationalCouncil for Teacher Education (NCTE). Other courses leading toDiploma, P.G.Diploma and Research Degrees are available undervarious faculties.

REGULAR COURSES :The following are the courses offered in the Vidyapeetha :–

I. PRAK SASTRI (Eq. to INTERMEDIATE/+2) Duration : Two years course

Age : 15 to 18 years as on 01-06-2006. No upper age limit for ladies.

Scheme of study:Part-1 : 1st Language : English

2nd Language : Hindi/Telugu/SanskritPart-2 : Paper-1 : Sanskrit (Compulsory)

Optional Sastra of Sahitya/Vyakarana/Darsana/Jyotisha will betaught during second year syllabus.

Paper-2: Saskrit (Compulsory)Paper-3: Saskrit (Compulsory)Paper-4: Modern subject (optional)Maths/HistoryPaper-5: Computers

Eligibility : Pass in one of the following examinations of 10 years studywith minimum five or six papers and the maximum marks should be 500and above with English as one paper.(a) S.S.C/CBSE/NOS with Sanskrit or without Sanskrit and pass in

ABHIJNA of Samskrita Bhasha Pracharini Sabha, Chittoor.

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(b) Purva Madhyama of 1) Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi.(2) Sampoornananda Sanskrit University, Varanasi

(c) Sanskrit Entrance Examination conducted by the Govt. of A.P withEnglish.

(d) Any examination recognized as equivalent to X class with Sanskrit.

(e) S.S.C without Sanskrit will also be eligible to join the course subjectto passing the entrance test in Sanskrit to be conducted by theR.S.Vidyapeetha, Tirupati.

II. (a) (1) SASTRI (Eq. to B.A.) No. of seats = 15×9=135

Duration : Three years

Age : Minimum 17 years (as on 01-06-2006)

Scheme of study : Part I - I. Language- English II. Language – Telugu/Hindi/Sanskrit: Part II - Three Electives :

1st elective: One from the following sastras:

1. Sahitya 2. Vyakarana 3. Jyotisha 4.Nyaya 5.Advaita Vedanta

6.Visistadvaita Vedanta 7. Dwaita Vedanta 8. Mimamsa 9. Temple Culture

2nd and 3rd electives : Any two from the following :

Group A Group B Group Cpracticals 50

Marks 100 (each) Marks 100 (each) Marks 100 (each)

1. English Lit. Mathematics (150) Computer Applications

2. Telugu Lit. Archakatva&Pourohitya Computer Science

3. Hindi Lit. Yoga & Meditation History

Special Note: (a) Those who are opting Mathematics and ComputerScience, should have passed the qualifying examination with Mathematics.

No. of seats in Computer Science & Applications – 20 each

Eligibility : Pass in any one of the examinations followed by 10+2+3pattern.

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(a) Uttara Madhyama of 1) Sampoornananda Sanskrit University,Varanasi , 2) Rashtirya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi.

(b) Prak-Sastri of 1) Rashtirya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha , Tirupati

2) Rashtirya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi

(c) Madhyama of 1) Kasi Hindu Viswavidyalaya, Varanasi.

(d) Varishtopadyaya of Rajasthan Board of Intermediate Education,Ajmer.

(e) Upasastri of 1) Sree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri. 2) Kameshwar Singh Sanskrit University,Darbhanga

(f) Sahitya of Karnataka State.

(g) (1) Intermediate or equivalent examination (with Sanskrit orVichakshana of Samskrita Bhasha Pracharini Sabha, Chittoor) of+ 2 stage in 10+2+3 Pattern conducted by a State Board/University/Institute recognized by Vidyapeetha.

(2) Equivalent course without Sanskrit at plus 2 stage but studiedSanskrit at school level(10th class) subject to the passing entrancetest conducted by the Vidyapeetha

II. (b) SASTRI : (Eq. B.A.) Vedabhashya 15 seats

Age & Duration are same as specified in Sastri II. (a) (1)

Eligibility : Those who have passed/completed Samhita (Rigvedaor Yajurveda) and having some knowledge of Sanskrit are eligible, subjectto the passing of entrance test conducted by the Vidyapeetha in Samhitaof respective Veda and Sanskrit.

Passed in +2 or knowledge of English is not compulsory.

Note : In Sastri/B.A., Sanskrit will be taught in Sanskrit medium onlyand medium of Examination will also be Sanskrit. For other subjectsmedium of instruction and Examination excluding Languages will beEnglish and respective Language for Languages.

III. B.A. Duration, Age, Eligibility are as specified in the Sastri course.

No. of seats : 40 (20 seats of Computer Science/Applications and 20for other combinations)

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Scheme of study:Part I : (a) 1st Language – English

(b) 2nd Language – Telugu/Hindi/Sanskrit, (c) History of Vedic & Classical Sanskrit Literature.

Part II: I Elective: Sanskrit (Compulsory) II & III Electives: Any two from the following:

Group A Group B Group Cpracticals 50

Marks 100 (each) Marks 100 (each) Marks 100 (each)

1. English Lit. Mathematics (150) Computer Applications2. Telugu Lit. Archakatva&Pourohitya Computer Science3. Hindi Lit. Yoga & Meditation History

(a) Yoga & Meditation or (b) Archakatva & Pourohithya (with audio-visual lab. facility).

IV. ACHARYA (eq.M.A.) : No. of seats = 265Duration : 2 year (4 semesters) course in one of the following Sastras.Age : Minimum 20 years as on 01-06-2006

Scheme of study : Any one of the following sastras1. Sahitya (Kavya varga) 2. Sahitya (Alankara varga) 3. Vyakarana4. Jyotisha (Phalita) 5. Jyotisha (Siddhanta) 6. Nyaya 7. AdvaitaVedanta 8. Visistadvaita Vedanta 9. Dvaita Vedanta 10. Mimamsa11. Veda Bhashaya 12. Agama 13.Sankhya Yoga 14. Dharmasastraand 15. PuranetihasaEligibility: pass in 3 year degree course or 2 year degree plus Bridgecourse in the concerned subject from one of the following institutions.(a) Sastri/Acharya of all universities/deemed universities recognized

by UGC.(b) Bridge course of

i) Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati.ii) Sri Lal Bahadur Sastri Rashtirya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, New Delhi.iii) Rashtirya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi.

(c) Siromani Final examination ofi. Madras University, Madras.ii. Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar.

(d) Siromani final examination of S.V. University, Tirupati

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(e) Sastra Bhushana Final examination of Kerala Government.(f) Vidyapraveena final examination of Andhra University, Waltair.(g) Vidyalankara and Vedalankara examinations of Gurukula Kangeri

Viswavidyalaya, Haridwar.(h) Vidwat Madyama examination of Karnataka Government.(i) B.A.(O.L)/B.A.(L),B.A./B.A(Hons.)/B.O.L/M.A/equivalent

examinations with Sanskrit of all recognized universities.(j) Any other examinations recognized by the Rashtriya Sanskrit

Vidyapeeth as equivalent to Shastri/Acharya.

RULES TO SELECT THE SUBJECT :

1. Those who want to join the Acharya course may select any one ofthe above mentioned Sastras.

2. Generally the main subject opted in Sastri/B.A.(O.L.) course canbe taken at Acharya level.

3. If any candidate wants to opt subject other than the main subjectopted in Sastri B.A level, he has to produce a certificate of evidencefrom a traditional scholar that he has studied the subject under himprivately. Candidate can be admitted in any branch without such acertificate also if the admission committee is satisfied with hisperformance in the interview and recommends for admission.

4. Those who passed B.A. or equivalent examination of any universitywith Sanskrit for 200 marks are allowed to opt Sahitya only atAcharya level.

5. Those who passed B.A. or equivalent examination of any universitywith Sanskrit as a subject and Darsana as main subject can optAdvaita/Visistadvaita/Dvaita Vedanta at Acharya level.

6. Those who passed Vedalankara or Vidyalankara are eligible to Sahityaonly.

7. Those who passed B.A. or B.Sc. with Astronomy as main subjectand Sanskrit are eligible to opt Siddhanta Jyothisha only.

8. Those who passed Acharya/M.A. with one subject can opt anysubject in the Acharya course, subject to the approval of theAdmission Committee and Vice-Chancellor.

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9. The Admission Committee is empowered to accept or reject theoption of any subject at the time of interview. The decision of theVice- Chancellor on the assignment of subject to the candidates onthe recommendation of the admission Committee shall be final.

V. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN YOGA VIJNANA

Total number of seats : 40 seats.Duration of the Course : One year (Full time, Annual Examination)

Number of Papers : Five theory papers followed by two practical papersconsisting of 100 marks each. Total marks will be 700.

Medium of Instruction : Sanskrit/EnglishEligibility : A pass in Degree examination from any recognizedUniversities, studied under 10+2+3 pattern.Scheme of Examination : the University will conduct the examinations atthe end of Academic year, after completion of the course.Selection of candidates: Selection will be made on the basis of number ofapplications received subject to availability of seats. (Purely according tomerit).A medical fitness certificate from Civil Asst. Surgeon should be enclosedalong with application. The decision of the Registrar is final with regardto admission etc.Fee payable for the course: Rs. 600/- including Rs.200/- as caution deposit(refundable) and a sum of Rs. 500/- towards refreshments, payable atone time at the time of admission.

VI. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND

MANUSCRIPTOLOGY

Duration : OneYear Regular Course [ Annual Examination ]

Eligibility : Acharya or M.A.(Sanskrit) degree or equivalent degree/oriental title recognized by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupatiwith a minimum of 55% marks, whereas the minimum will be 50% forScheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.Selection : Selection will be made on the basis of number of applicationsreceived subject to availability of seats [Other conditions same as specifiedin M.Phil. (Sanskrit) vide page no. 17].

Maximum Seats : Ten only No. of Papers : 5 (4+1 Proj & Practicals)Total Marks : 500 Medium : Sanskrit onlyFees : Rs. 600/- including Rs.200/- as caution deposit (refundable)

VII. M.A. IN SANSKRIT - SABDABODHA SYSTEMS & LANGUAGE

TECHNOLOGY

* An Interdisciplinary Course of Unique Type Under Credit based Se-mester System of Education.* A blend of Computer Science, Modern Linguistics and SabdabodhaSystems like Vyakarana, Nyaya and Mimamsa.

* An Avenue for a new area of research in Sanskrit.* An opportunity for good placements.

Course Duration : 4 semesters (2 years) No of Seats : 10

Admission Criteria : Admissions will be given basing on merit andperformance in the interview.

Medium of Instruction : Sanskrit, English and Hindi.

Eligibility Criteria :

1. Shastri/ B.A./ any other equivalent degree ( Preferably in Nyaya,Vyakarana, Mimamsa or Darsana.) with Computer Science/Computer Applications or sufficient Computer background.

2. B.A./B.Sc./BCA/ anyother equivalent degree with Sanskrit andComputer Science or Mathematics background.

Supporting bridge courses will be offered to the admitted studentsbefore starting the actual course to strengthen their knowledgein Computer Science, Sanskrit and Mathematics so that thestudents will be brought under a uniform plane.

Support : Selected students will be provided with the Scholarship givenon par with other Master Course in the Vidyapeetha.

- Western Linguistics

FEES : Rs. 600/- Rs. 200/- Library Deposit refundable.

WEBSITE : www. rsvidyapeetha.ac.in/nlp.htmlE-mail : nlpdept@yahoo.co.in

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VIII. P.G. Diploma in Natural Language Processing (1 year)

Eligibility : Acharya/any Masters Degree with Sanskrit preferably inNyaya, Vyakarana and Mimamsa.

Course Duration : 2 semesters (one year)Fee : Rs. 600+Rs.200 Lib. caution deposit - refundable.)

VIII. M.Phil. (Sanskrit) / M.Phil. (Education)

Duration : One Year Regular Course (Annual Examination)

Eligibility : Acharya or M.A.(Sanskrit) degree or equivalent degree/oriental title recognized by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupatiwith a minimum of 55% marks, whereas the minimum will be 50% forScheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates. Proficiency in Sanskritis a must.

For M.Phil. (Education) M.Ed. with atleast 55% of marks.

No. of Seats : 20+5=25 only.

Selection : Selection will be made on the basis of number of applicationsreceived subject to availability of seats. Applicant’s writing skills inSanskrit will be assessed by way of a brief write-up before half an hourto the interview. Marks in qualifying examination and performance inwriteup as well as interview shall be the criteria for selection. Separatemerit list will be prepared for different sastras.)

No. of Papers : Four written and One Dissertation.

Medium : Sanskrit only (for Dissertation writing also).

IX. VIDYAVARIDHI (Ph.D.)

The Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupati will award the degreeof Vidyavaridhi to the students admitted as per rules of the Vidyapeetha,after completion of their research work duly evaluated by the examinersappointed by the Vidyapeetha for this purpose.

The Sanskrit version of the degree will bear the name Vidyavaridhiand the corresponding English version of the degree will be DOCTOROF PHILOSOPHY.

Eligibility : Acharya or M.A.(Sanskrit) degree or equivalent degree/

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oriental title recognized by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupatiwith a minimum of 55% marks, whereas the minimum will be 50% forScheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.

Candidates who have passed the Acharya I year and appeared/appearing for II year are also eligible to appear for Vidyavaridhi entrancetest. They will be admitted to the Vidyavaridhi course on passing of theentrance test and the two years Acharya course as per the existing rules.(The hall-ticket of Acharya II year examination and Xerox copy of the Iyear mark statement should be enclosed along with their application).

Candidates who are appearing in M.Phil. (Skt.) P.G.Diploma inResearch Methodology & Manuscriptology/ any other Post-M.A.(Skt.)course of one year duration will also be given exemption from the entrancetest provided the candidate applies through this prospectus and submitsprovisional certificate etc by 15th August 2006.

An aptitude test for entrance to Vidyavaridhi, on the abridgedpattern of UGC NET will be conducted and the candidates declared tohave passed the test/ exempted from the test under rules, shall approachthe Vidyapeetha for a guide or an outside scholar approved by theVidyapeetha as a Research Guide and submit his formal approval inwriting to guide them and get it forwarded in the proforma to the Registrar.

Unless exempted under the rules, all applicants are requiredto qualify in the Vidyavaridhi Entrance Test to be eligible forinterview for the selection of topic. Candidates who have passedNET/SLET accredited by UGC, qualified on or before June, 2002 /M.Phil./Ph.D. in the related Shastra and subjects/ P.G.Diploma inResearch Methodology and Manuscriptology/ like to join the courseunder faculty improvement programme of UGC are exempted fromappearing in the entrance test conducted by the Vidyapeetha andthey may apply directly for the course.

Vidyavaridhi Entrance Test : On 02-07-2006

The syllabus of UGC NET Examination will be broadly followedfor Part A and Part B of Vidyavaridhi Entrance Test.

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PART - A ( 50 Objective questions) 50×1=50 marks

The following subjects are specified with a maximum of 4 markseach and each question asked in the paper will carry one mark.

Subjects / Areas : Vedas ; Jyotisha ; Vyakaranam (Sandhi, Samasa, Karaka,Kriyapada, Vakyarachanam) ; Sahitya Sastra ; Advaita Vedanta: DvaitaVedanta ; Vishitadvaita Vedanta ; Sankhya Yoga ; Dharma Sastra; Meemamsa; Purnanetihasa ; Nyaya ; Research aptitude ; Kavi ; Kavyas and Education.

Question Pattern :The pattern of 50 Objective questions will be as shown below.

(1) 20 Questions -fill in the blanks (withoug giving alternative)

(2) 20 Questions -as multiple choices marking a, b, c, d.

(3) 10 Questions - Single sentence answers.

Part - B (Descriptive) 5×10=50

This part will consist of Question no. I & II.

(a) Question No. I will be COMPULSORY for all and will consist ofquestions on A) History of Vedic Literature B) History of ClassicalSanskrit Literature C) Vedangas and D) Darsanas. In all, there willbe FOUR questions, one from each of the above branches.Students arerequired to answer ONE question at their discretion from any branch.

10×1=10

(b) Question No. II will be SPECIALISED in a particular Sastra. Therewill be FIVE questions in each of the following branches and the studentis required to answer FOUR only from a particular Sastra, studied atthe post-graduation level. 10×4=40

Subjects / Areas : Phalita Jyotisha ; Siddhanta Jyotisha ; Vyakarana Sastra;Sahitya Sastra ; Advaita Vedanta ; Dvaita Vedanta ; Visistadvaita Vedanta;Nyaya ; Mimamsa ; Dharma Sastra ; Sankhya Yoga ; Puranetihasa ;Vedic studies, General Sanskrit Studies, Sabdabodha Systems andEducation.

1. The fee for the entrance test for Vidyavaridhi Course is Rs. 200/-only. The amount may be paid by Demand draft in favour of the

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Registrar, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupati. The D.D. shouldbe enclosed along with the prescribed application from.

2. The entrance test will be conducted at Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth,Tirupati only.

3. Fees once paid will not be refunded.

Types of Research Scholars: (i) Regular and (b) Part-Time

1. Regular students will pursue the course working fulltime in theVidyapeetha, under the guides on all working days of the Vidyapeethafor a minimum period of three years (or two years as mentionedbelow at Sl.No. 4) securing 75% total attendance.

2. The candidates admitted as regular scholars shall have to continue asregular scholars till the completion of one year or till the end of Pre-Vidyavaridhi Test (PVVT) whichever is earlier. No change will beallowed before the completion of such period.

3. The part-time research scholars will persue the course for a minimumperiod of three years (or two years as mentioned below at Sl.No. 4)with a stipulation to complete 90 days of attendance.

4. The minimum period will be two years in case of holders of P.G.Diplomain Research Methodology and Manuscriptology /M.Phil. in Sanskrit/Vidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) in the related subject or area. In such cases theprivate Research Scholars shall have to work for 60 days under the guide.

5. Any qualified employee of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupatior a teacher in any recognised school or college having three yearsof experience certified by the competent authority will be eligible toregister as Part time Research Scholar and will have to pursue theresearch under his guide. Such candidates have to attend 30 daysCompulsory Personal Contact Programme in the First Year of thecourse and undergo instructions on the Pre-Vidyavaridhi courses. Hehas to complete remaining 60 days of attendance in the next twoyears under his guide. Then only he will be considered eligible tosubmit thesis.

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6. Regular as well as private Researh Scholars shall have to present 2Research papers on the proposed final thesis during the last 90 daysof the Vidyavaridhi Period to make themselves eligible to submit thethesis.

7. After the expiry of three years, if required a candidate will beconsidered for an extension for one year subject to the approval ofthe Vidyapeetha Research Committee. Maximum permissibleextension will be for two years only from the date of registration.

8. In case, the candidate is unable to submit his thesis within five years,he will have to apply for re-registration.

9. After the completion of 10 months but within 15 months from thedate of registration, the scholar is required to appear in the Pre-Vidyavaridhi (PVVT) Test consisting of three papers, 100 marks each.

10.If any regular or private candidate joins in any regular full time degreecourse either in the Vidyapeetha or outside the registration standscancelled forthwith. No break period shall be allowed during theVidyavaridhi (Ph.D.) course to join in any regular course oremployment or service.

11. The rules framed by University Grants Commission (UGC) shall applyto all JRFs / SRFs.

PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION:

a) In consultation with the Guide, the candidates will submit an abstractof his proposed thesis in FIVE copies with the certificates that thetopic proposed is a new one and will be his original contribution toknowledge. It will be a new interpretation of a text, topic or criticaledition of hitherto unpublished work or bringing out a fresh edition byapplying principles of higher criticism to a work/text effecting furtherimprovements on the texts along with elaborate introduction and criticalnotes provided the proposed guide endorses the work for highertextual criticism. The medium of presentation of the thesis shall beSanskrit in Devanagari Script.

b) Normally, a student will be eligible to pursue his research in the field/

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Shastra in which he has passed ACHARYA examination or equivalent.In special circumstances, the candidates can be allowed to work inallied subjects such as within Darsanas, Puranas, Vedas, Branches ofVyakarana, Nyaya and Jyothisha with reference to the field of hisspecialization at the Acharya level or its equivalent.

c) In order to promote interdisciplinary research, the ResearchCommittee, if considered necessary may allow a candidate to takeapproved Co-guide from within the Vidyapeetha or other recognizedinstitutes/universities.

EVENING COURSES :

Name of : 1. Certificate in 2. Diploma inthe course Temple Culture Temple Culture

Duration : 1 year (3 days in a week) 1 year (5 days in a week)

Timing : 5-30 to 7-30 P.M 5-30 to 7-30 P.MNo.of papers : Two Three

Medium of English/Sanskrit/Telugu English/Sanskrit/TeluguInstruction :Medium of : English/Sanskrit/Telugu English/Sanskrit/TeluguExmn.

No. of seats: 40 40

Qualification : Graduate/equivalent P.G/Equivalent exmn./exmn. Degree & should have

Passed the CertificateCourse in Temple Culture.

Fees payable : Rs. 250/- Rs. 350/-

Reservation : 50% of total seats for TTD 50% of total seats forEmployees T.T.D Employees

Mode of 20 seats for Arts graduates 20 seats for Arts Group

Allottment : 20 seats for Science 20 seats for ScienceGraduates Group

Note : The employees of T.T.D who want their cases to be consideredunder TTD Quota should send their applications through theDevasthanam Educational Officer, TTD, Tirupati on or beforethe last date for submission.

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Name of : 3. Certificate in 4. Diploma inthe course Pourohitya Pourohitya

Duration : 1 year (3 days in a week) 1 year (5 days in a week)

Timing : 5-30p.m. to 6-30 p.m. 5-30p.m. to 6-30 p.m.

No.of papers : Two Theory, Two Theory, One VivaOne practical One practical

Medium of Sanskrit SanskritInstruction :

Medium of : Sanskrit/Telugu Sanskrit/TeluguExmn.

No. of seats: 40 40

Qualification : X pass with Sanskrit Pass in Certificate coursein Pourohitya / Sastri.(Preference wiill be givento candidates with Certifi-cate course in Pourohitya)

Fees payable : Rs. 250/- Rs. 350/-

5. Certificate Course in Functional English : (Evening Course)Total number of seats : 30 seats.

Duration of the Course : Six Months Timings : 5.30p.m. to 7.30p.m.

Number of Papers : Two only.

Medium of Instruction & Examination : English

Eligibility : Those who have completed Sastri/B.A. or any otherequivalent degree provided they had studied English as a Second languageat the degree level at least for two years.Mode of admission : Entrance testFees : Rs. 250/-

PART-TIME DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES

1. P.G.Diploma in Web-Technology : (Evening Course)

Total number of seats : 20 seats.

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Duration of the Course : Two Years Timings : 5.30p.m. to 7.30p.m.Number of Papers : 7 Theory + 1 Practical + 1 Project

Medium of Instruction & Examination : English

Eligibility : Those who are studying Acharya or doing Vidyavaridhi.

Mode of admission : Merit in the qualifying examination.

Fees : Rs. 500/- per annum

2. P.G.Diploma in Yoga-Vijnana : (Evening Course)Total number of seats : 20 seats.

Duration of the Course : Two Years

Timings : 6.00a.m. to 7.00 a.m. Practicals and5.30p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Theory

Number of Papers : Five Theory, Two Practicals.

Total Marks : 700

Medium of Instruction & Examination : English

Eligibility : Those who are studying Acharya or doing Vidyavaridhi.

Mode of admission : Merit in the qualifying examination.

Fees : Rs. 400/- per Course

GENERAL RULES GOVERNING ADMISSION :1. The candidates seeking admission should send the application in the

prescribed form. The application form should be filled in by theapplicant in his/her own hand and signed. The declaration must besigned by the candidate and by the parent or guardian.

2. The candidates must enclose the following documents along withthe application, failing which the application will be summarily rejected.

a) Duly attested Xerox copies of the following certificates.

i. Provisional/Original pass certificates of the last qualifyingexamination.

ii. Marks obtained in each examination right from Matriculation/SSC/OSLC to the last qualifying examination.

iii. Transfer certificate. vi. Caste certificate

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iv. Date of birth certificate vii. Conduct certificatev. Study certificate viii. Nativity certificate

Sufficient (10sets) xerox copies of the above certificatesshould be retained by the students and Original certificateswill not be given in the middle of the year.

b) Self-addressed registration card with Rs. 6/- postage stamp.

c) Self-addressed interview card with Rs. 6/- postage stamp

3. Incomplete applications or those received after the due date will berejected. The office of the Vidyapeetha will not be held responsiblefor delay or miscarriage of application forms sent by post.

4. Students will be admitted to the Vidyapeetha in accordance with therules governing eligibility, merit, good conduct etc., as determined bythe Vidyapeetha from time to time and as per the rules existing onthe date of actual admission after interview.

5. The candidates must attend in person and produce the originaldocuments listed below at the time of interview to be conducted ona specified date and time failing which he/she will not be consideredfor admission. If the admission is offered, he/she shall pay the feesimmediately failing, which he/she will forfeit, the seat. The nextcandidate in the merit list will be considered for admission.

i) Provisional pass certificates of the last qualifying for admission.ii) Marks obtained in each examination right from

Matriculation/SSC/OSLC to the last qualifying examination.Transfer certificate iv) Date of birth certificate v) cast certificatevi) study certificate vii) Conduct certificate viii) Nativity certificateix) Migration certificate x) Income certificate.

6. Admission will be confirmed after personal interview and/or thewritten test of candidates, which ever is later.

7. Candidates will be on probation for a period of three months fromthe date of admission, and the vidyapeetha may terminate any studentfor unsatisfactory progress.

8. No student will be permitted to appear for any other universityexamination during the period of study in the Vidyapeetha.

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9. The name of the student will be struck off from the rolls or he/shemay be expelled, if he/she participates in political, illegal, antinationalactivities, strikes etc.

10. Students will not be allowed to change the optional subject after onemonth from the date of joining even seats are vacant.

11. The candidates should submit two copies of recent passport sizephotographs duly attested by a Gazetted Officer at the time ofadmission.

12. All the original certificates have to be deposited in the office at thetime of admission, and these certificates will not be returned in themiddle of the course. As such, originals for their future requirementfor applying to scholarships and such other purposes, no request forcopies of such certificates shall be entertained later.

13. The students who have discontinued the studies during the II or IIIyear courses(Prak Sastri/Sastri/BA/Acharya courses) may completetheir course by way of private study and there is no provision fortaking admission in the respective year where they have discontinued.

14. The Vidyapeetha reserves the right to run the course or not to runthe course during the year in view of the applications received for aparticular course.

HOSTEL

There is limited provision for hostel accommodation. No. studentcan claim a seat in Hostel as a matter of right, nor can he/she continue tostay in a particular room all the time. The decision of the Warden/DeputyWarden in the allotment of room is final.

No hostel accommodation, scholarship will be provided forCertificate, Diploma courses, Second Acharya/ Vidyavaridhi students.RESERVATIONS :

Seats are reserved for SC, ST, PHC as per the reservation rules,30% of seats in B.A course are reserved for ladies. A few seats are alsoreserved for the children of the employees of the Vidyapeetha. Any unfilledseats under reserved categories will be treated as unreserved seats.

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FEE STRUCTURE FOR ALL COURSES DURING YEAR :The fees once paid will not be refunded. Every student should

pay the whole fee in one instalment at the time of admission. Admissionfee payable for all courses are detailed below.

Particulars Prak-Sastri/ B.A. Acharya M.Phil./Sastri Vidyavaridhi

Enrolment fee 30-00 30-00 55-00 55-00Identity card 15-00 15-00 15-00 15-00Games fee 45-00 45-00 45-00 45-00Curricular activity 40-00 40-00 40-00 40-00Admission fee 40-00 40-00 65-00 65-00Magazine fee 40-00 40-00 40-00 40-00Hand book 25-00 25-00 25-00 25-00Poor students fund 30-00 30-00 30-00 30-00Medical fee 20-00 20-00 20-00 20-00Lib.Reg.fee 45-00 45-00 45-00 45-00Stu.Union fee 45-00 45-00 45-00 45-00Reg/Recn.fee 45-00 45-00 45-00 305-00Application fee — — — 20-00

Total Admn. fee 420-00 420-00 470-00 750-00Library caution 100-00 100-00 200-00 400-00Deposit (refundable)Term fees per annum — 250-00Computer fee per annum — 2,900-00at the time of admn.

Total fee payable at 520-00 3,670-00 670-00 1150-00the time of admn.

1. Continuation students have to pay all the above fees every yearexcept enrolment fee of Rs.15/-

2. * P.G. Diploma in Yoga Vijnana students have to pay an amount ofRs.500/- towards refreshments in addition to regular fee.

3. Total fee is payable by the Vidyavaridhi students while seekingadmission into the course after declaration of the results of theinterview for the selection of topic.

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SCHOLARSHIPS: 25 for Prak-Sastri, 5 for each Sastra at Sastri leveland 15 for each Sastra at Acharya level will be awarded as per rules.(Scholarships will be awarded to students on the basis of their percentageof marks, merit obtained in the last qualifying examination). Scholarshipwill be given only for 10 months in a year and scholarship will be sanctionedat once in the begining of the year only.

1. All the students who have been admitted to various courses in theVidypaeetha such as Prak-Sastri, Sastri, Acharya, M.Phil. andVidyavaridhi courses should open the Savings Bank Account withAndhra Bank, S.V. Arts College Branch, Tirupati in order to haveany transactions in connection with Vidyapeetha.

2. The admitted students should remit their admission fee/examinationfee pertaining to that course in the Andhra Bank, S.V. Arts CollegeBranch, Tirupati through Challan Form available in the Vidyapeetha.

The decision of the Registrar is final and binding with regard to admission etc.

Dated : 10-5-2006 REGISTRAR

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