Admissions and Jobs in India: Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth Admissions Open 2021

Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth,

Deemed to be University

Warriam Road, Pallimukku Ernakulam, Kerala - 691 010

Admissions Open 2021

Our programmes are designed and delivered by six Schools with the following focus areas—

School of Vedic Knowledge

Systems

Vedas

Vedangas

Advaita Vedanta

School of Ethics, Governance, Culture and Social Systems

Itihasas

Puranas

Smrtis

Dharma Shastra

Education—English and

Mathematics

Travel and Tourism;

Renewable Energy

Management

School of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Heritage

Nyaya

Vaisheshika

Yoga

Sankhya

Mimamsa

Upa Veda (Ayurveda)

Psychology—Indian and Global perspectives

School of Linguistics and Literary Studies

Sahitya

Poetics

Linguistics

Sanskrit and English

Language Teaching

Natural Language

Processing

School of Contemporary Knowledge Systems

Commerce

Management

Ancient texts

like Arthashastra,

Panchatantra,

Hitopadesha

Computer Science

Business

Communication

School of Kalayoga

Classical Vocal—Hindustani and Carnatic

Bansuri

Tabla

OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMMES

Undergraduate Programmes

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Sanskrit 3 years (6 semesters)

Offered by School of Linguistics and Literary Studies

The B.A. (Sanskrit) programme is designed to develop a first-level yet comprehensive understanding of the Sanskrit language, the grammatical aspects pertaining to the language and the important philosophical schools of thought in India. The programme is designed to give a detailed introduction to various disciplines of Sanskrit and places special emphasis on the three streams viz.:

Sāhityam Vedāntam Vyākaraṇam

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Applied Psychology 3 years (6 semesters)

Offered by School of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Heritage

The B.A. Applied Psychology programme has been developed to prepare students to meet the increasing demand for psychological understanding and application in diverse fields of service in India and abroad.

It also aims at developing students, a deeper understanding of the growing discipline of psychology with an Indian perspective, and promoting professional skill-based education. Further, the main goal of this course is to facilitate self-discovery in the students and develop passion and effective participation in responding to the needs and challenges of the contemporary world.

The students get exposure in varied domains of applied psychology including Creative Writing applying Psychological concepts, Counselling, Clinical, Organizational, Social, Psychology, School Psychology, to name a few. The aim and objective of the Programme are to prepare the students for a career in psychology by imparting theory and professional skills to work as a psychologist. Further, it enables students to build a career in psychology and allows them to derive great joy in professionally helping people who require psychological help and contribute to society.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Applied Psychology—Honours 3 years (6 semesters)

Offered by School of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Heritage

The B.Sc. Applied Psychology Honours programme has been developed to prepare students to meet the increasing demand for psychological understanding and application in diverse fields of service in India and abroad. It also aims at developing students, a deeper understanding of the growing discipline of psychology with an Indian perspective, and promoting professional skill-based education. All the courses of the programme are developed by experts incorporating graduate attributes listed by the American Psychological Association (2013) and UGC Psychology model curriculum recommendations (2016) to improve the job-readiness of the students.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 3 years (6 semesters)

Offered by School of Contemporary Knowledge Systems

The B.B.A. programme equips students with key functional inputs and prepares them either to take up their first corporate job or to pursue higher education in a chosen subject of specialisation.

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Taxation, Professional Accounting, Finance, Marketing)

3 years (6 semesters)

Offered by School of Contemporary Knowledge Systems

B.Com. is a first level degree that opens up multiple opportunities for the students as they graduate.

Therefore, the course design seeks to impart valuable skill sets to the students in the areas of finance, accounting and taxation. A graduate of the programme will be able to set out with a vision to have a long career in any of the chosen areas of business and commerce. Further, they will be better equipped to take up professional examinations and higher studies in their chosen area of interest.

B.A.B.Ed. English Literature 4 years (8 semesters)

Offered by School of Ethics, Governance, Culture, and Social Systems

The 4 year innovative, integrated B.A.B.Ed. programme with a unique ‘Single Major–Single Pedagogy’ approach, is aimed at preparing new-age teachers of English. They allow aspiring secondary school teachers to do an in-depth study of their chosen discipline and also train them in pedagogy, assessment, and classroom management. Through a combination of theoretical discussions, practical explorations, and field visits, these programmes ensure that they are fully prepared to meet the challenges of contemporary classrooms and to help their students to be the best that they can be.

B.Sc.B.Ed. Mathematics 4 years (8 semesters)

Offered by School of Ethics, Governance, Culture and Social Systems

The four-year innovative, integrated B.Sc.B.Ed. programme is aimed at preparing new-age Mathematics teachers. They allow aspiring secondary school teachers to do an in-depth study of Mathematics and also train them in pedagogy, assessment and classroom management. Through a combination of theoretical discussions, practical explorations and field visits, these programmes ensure that the students are fully prepared to meet the challenges of contemporary classrooms and to help their students to be the best that they can be.

Bachelor of Vocation in Business Process and Data Analytics 3 years (6 semesters)

Offered by School of Contemporary Knowledge Systems

Vocational or skill-based education is becoming increasingly significant with time. Bachelor of Vocation or B.Voc. is an emerging course in India that aims at providing adequate skills required for a particular trade to students. The three-year undergraduate programme is different from traditional academic programmes as it focuses on application-based studies rather than theoretical knowledge. One of the biggest advantages of pursuing a B.Voc. as compared to common degree courses is that a candidate has continued industry exposure and multiple exit points during the programme. Apart from this, the work experience students get during the course increases their chances of getting a job. At CVV, students also have the opportunity to explore and gain knowledge in other fields through Minor Courses besides their core subject.

Bachelor of Vocation in Tourism and Hospitality Management 3 years (6 semesters)

Offered by School of Contemporary Knowledge Systems

Vocational or skill-based education is becoming more and more significant with time. Bachelor of Vocation or B.Voc. is an emerging course in India that aims at providing adequate skills required for a particular trade to students. The three-year undergraduate programme is different from traditional academic programmes as it deals more with application-based studies rather than theoretical knowledge. One of the biggest advantages of pursuing B.Voc. as compared to common degree courses is that a candidate has multiple exit points during the programme and continued industry exposure. Apart from this, the work experience candidates gain during the course increases their chances of getting a job. At CVV, students also have the opportunity to explore and gain knowledge in other fields through Minor courses besides their Core subject.

Integrated Masters Programmes

Integrated Masters (IM)—Advaita Vedānta 5 years (10 semesters)

Offered by School of Vedic Knowledge Systems

The five-year Integrated Master’s degree in Advaita Vedānta’ programme is designed for students desirous of studying Advaita Vedānta in the traditional way. This school of Indian philosophy is based on three texts — the Upaniṣads, the Brahmasūtras and the Bhagavad Gītā. These are also called ‘Prasthānatrayi’.

The commentaries of Śrī Ādi Śankarācārya on ‘Prasthānatrayi’ are a composite treatise for the study of Advaita, and therefore the curriculum covers all the commentaries of Śrī Ādi Śankarācārya. To understand the concepts of Advaita Vedānta one should also be familiar with the concepts of other philosophies such as Nyāya, Mīmānsā and Sāmkhya. Hence, the Integrated Masters course for Advaita Vedānta also includes important concepts from these schools. This course has been designed to include the best and important aspects of the most prominent traditions of Indian philosophy.

Integrated Masters (IM)—Vyākaraṇa 5 years (10 semesters)

Offered by School of Vedic Knowledge Systems

The five-year Integrated Masters’ in Vyakarana is aimed at training students thoroughly in Vyākaraṇa Shastra. There are different traditions in India emphasizing different aspects of Vyākaraṇa Sastra. This programme is designed in such a way that students benefit from all the traditions. The study begins with memorising the Aṣṭādhyāyī consisting of 4000 sutras, and continues with the important granthas at the primary level, moving on to the advanced level with Siddhāntakaumudī, Kāśikavrtti, Mahābhāṣya etc. There are a variety of courses designed to build language and communication skills, computer skills and other skills to develop the employability of the students. Graduates of this course can continue the tradition by teaching, opt for higher studies or engage in high quality research in their respective areas of interest

Postgraduate Programmes

Master of Arts (M.A.) Sanskrit 2 years (4 semesters)

Offered by School of Linguistics and Literary Studies

The M.A. Sanskrit is an innovative programme that aims to upgrade the conventional postgraduate courses in Sanskrit and Sanskrit Studies, by offering traditional śāstraic topics along with their contemporary counterparts. The emphasis of this programme is on enabling students to be equally comfortable in the role of a pundit and a modern academician. The courses are taught with particular attention to demonstrating the continuities as well as differences between traditional and current disciplines, to give students a realistic grip on the relevance of ancient knowledge.

M.A. Public Policy and Governance (M.A.P.P.G.) 2 years (4 semesters)

Offered by School of Ethics, Governance, Culture and Social Systems

M.A. Public Policy and Governance (M.A. P.P.G.) is a two-year master’s degree programme which opens avenues into the world of public affairs for those who are passionate and committed to contributing to social and political change by engaging with public institutions as a policy researcher, commentator, consultant or advisor. This programme is a joint initiative of Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth (CVV) and the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), an independent think-tank based in Kochi. This programme aims to impart the necessary knowledge and skills that help students develop meaningful and sustainable solutions to challenging situations in public affairs and governance. Effective training in theory complemented by learning experiences from real-world policy challenges covering key areas helps the students to address contemporary political, economic and social issues.

Master of Arts (M.A.) Music—Hindustani Vocal 2 years (4 semesters)

Offered by School of Kalayoga

The is a two-year master’s degree programme which opens avenues into the world of performing arts for naturally talented aspirants, and into the world of careers in music for those passionate in the arts. This programme has been meticulously designed by educationists and renowned performing artists who see the value of both, a university education, as well as the gurukula method of teaching.

Master of Arts (M.A.) Music—Bansuri 2 years (4 semesters)

Offered by School of Kalayoga

The is a two-year master’s degree programme which opens avenues into the world of performing arts for naturally talented aspirants, and into the world of careers in music for those passionate in the arts. This programme is meticulously designed by educationists and renowned performing artists who see the value of both, a university education, as well as the Gurukula method of teaching.

Master of Arts (M.A.) Music—Tabla 2 years (4 semesters)

Offered by School of Kalayoga

Master of Science (M.Sc.)—Applied Psychology 2 years (4 semesters)

Offered by School of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Heritage

This is a two-year, full-time programme with a blend of theory courses, laboratory and field-based practicum, internship and research. These courses lay a strong foundation for both, higher studies or work opportunities, if the student so chooses. The insights from the Indian Knowledge Traditions (IKT) and their modern-day application form a unique aspect of this programme.

Master of Laws (LL.M.)—International Trade and Commercial Laws

1 year (3 trimesters and 1 capstone programme) / 2 years (6 trimesters)

Offered by School of Ethics Governance Culture and Social Systems

This one year programme provides the opportunity to study how law relates to commercial endeavours within a globalised economy from the perspective of a legal practitioner. The programme covers a broad range of commercially focussed modules that draw on the wealth of commercial expertise across academics and industry.

Master of Laws (LL.M.)—Legal Theory

1 year (3 trimesters + 1 capstone programme) / 2 years (6 trimesters)

Offered by School of Ethics Governance Culture and Social Systems

This is a unique programme that offers an array of select theoretical courses in Law. It approaches legal theory to include critical reflection on issues in domestic as well as international law that integrates methodologies and perspectives from several disciplines such as legal history, political philosophy, cultural anthropology, political economy, social and political psychology, public policy, feminist legal theory, critical legal theory, Indic knowledge systems and Indology etc. to gain a multidimensional understanding of legal problems.

Master of Vocation (M.Voc.) in Renewable Energy Management

2 years, full-time (Credit and semester system)

Offered by School of Contemporary Knowledge Systems

Vocational or skill-based education is becoming more and more significant with time. Master of Vocation or M.Voc. is an emerging course in India that aims at providing adequate skills required for a particular trade to students. The two-year postgraduate programme is different from traditional academic programmes as it deals more with application-based studies rather than theoretical knowledge. One of the biggest advantages of pursuing M.Voc. as compared to common master’s programmes is that a candidate has multiple exit points during the programme and continued industry exposure. Apart from this, the work experience candidates gain during the course increases their chances of getting a job. At CVV, students also have the opportunity to explore and gain knowledge in other fields through Minor courses besides their Core subject.

Master of Vocation (M.Voc.) in Tourism and Hospitality Management

2 years, full-time (Credit and semester system)

Offered by School of Contemporary Knowledge Systems

Apart from this, the work experience candidates gain during the course increases their chances of getting a job. At CVV, students also have the opportunity to explore and gain knowledge in other fields through Minor courses besides their Core subject.

Ph.D. Programmes

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

A minimum of three years, including course work, and a maximum of six years.

Offered by All Schools of study at CVV

The Ph.D. programme at CVV encourages scholars to pursue interdisciplinary research that integrates Indic wisdom with contemporary knowledge systems. As a ‘de novo’ institution, the programme aims to create original and cutting-edge research that highlights the Indic wisdom traditions and its applications in the present context. Furthermore, CVV also encourages the scholar to pursue any other disciplinary or interdisciplinary research that investigates a national or human concern. The Ph.D. programme complies with the regulatory guidelines issued by UGC in 2016.

Eligibility

A Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to a Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 60% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ on the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever a grading system is followed).

Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. degree with 55% marks or its equivalent.

A Master’s degree or its equivalent in any subject with 60% marks plus a minimum of three years of work experience in the area of interdisciplinary research in which admission is being sought.

A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories of candidates as advised by the UGC and accepted by the Academic Council of CVV.

International candidates (NRIs, Foreign Nationals and PIOs who have obtained a Master’s degree from foreign universities), whose post-secondary education is not in English, are required to qualify the IELTS or an equivalent English language proficiency exam with a score of 6.5. Similarly, candidates seeking admission in other Indian languages, proficiency in that language will be assessed by a suitable internal test conducted by CVV.

Any other candidate, who by virtue of publications or work experience, proves to the Academic Council of CVV that she/he possesses equivalent academic qualifications to the criteria mentioned above.

Categories of Ph.D.

Full-time

Full-time Research Scholars are those who will normally be full-time campus residents for their research in the University campus or report to the campus daily.

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