Ministry of Ayush

ACADEMIC SESSION 2025-26

Ministry of Ayush, Government of India

www.yogamdniy.nic.in
Diploma in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) For Graduates
(One Year Duration)
Academic Session 2025-26

Important Dates
Details Date

Availability of Admission Form on the website of

15th July, 2025
Institute (MDNIY), New Delhi

Last date for submission of Online Application Form 04th August, 2025
(Till 5:00pm)
Date of Entrance Exam th
10 August, 2025
Announcement of Merit List for 1st Counseling th
18 August, 2025

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Date of 1st Counseling Session for admission at

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MDNIY, New Delhi 21 & 22 August, 2025

Announcement of Merit List for 2nd Counseling th

25 August, 2025
Date of 2nd Counseling Session for admission at th
MDNIY, New Delhi 28 August, 2025

Commencement of Academic Session 1st September, 2025

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Important Note
A) Candidates are advised to visit the website of the Institute regularly for any update
regarding the admission of DYSc.

B) The ofce timings of the Institute are 09:00 am to 05:30 pm on all working days
(Monday to Friday).

C) Kindly save acknowledgment of online form after submission.

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 Contents
S.No. CHAPTER / APPENDIX PAGE NO.

1. MDNIY Prole 3

2. About Admission Brochure 19

3. Details of Programme: Diploma in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) 20

4. Submission of Application Form 22

5. Counseling/ Admissions 25
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6. Documents Required at the Time of Admission 27

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7. Fee Structure 28

8. Reservation of Seats 29

9. Fellowship 32

10. Admission Procedure for Foreign Students 33

11. Examination Rules 34

12. Rules & Regulations 36

13. Instructions to ll the form 39

14. Appendix 1 : Medical Certicate 40

15. Appendix 2 : Character Certicate 41

16. Appendix 3 : Format of Certicate OBC Category 42

17. Appendix 4 : Format of Certicate EWS Category 43

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 Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY)

The Institute
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) is
an autonomous organisation registered under the
Societies Registration Act, 1860 and functioning
under Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India. MDNIY
came into existence on 01.04.1998 by upgrading
erstwhile Central Research Institute for Yoga
(CRIY), which was established in the year 1976.

MDNIY was established to act as a Centre of Excellence in the field of Yoga. As the demand for

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the system of Yoga is increasing rapidly at the global level, the Institute is striving hard to fulfill
the current need and demand of the people from every corner.

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Aim
The Aim of the Institute is to promote deeper understanding of Yoga philosophy and practices
based on ancient Yoga Traditions for holistic health and well-being of all.

Objectives
Objectives of the Institute are-
• To act as a Centre of Excel lence in Yoga;
• To develop, promote and propagate the philosophy, science and art of Yoga; and
• To provide and promote facilities of teaching, training, therapy and research to fulfill the
above two objectives.

Vision
Health, Happiness and Harmony for all through Yoga.

Mission
To provide the best of Yoga Education, Training, Therapy and Research facilities to the
researchers and practitioners of Yoga to meet the aspirations of modern age.aspirants,

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 Location
The Institute is situated at 68, Ashok Road, opposite to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Near Gole Dak
Khana. MDNIY is approximately 20 kms from Indira Gandhi International Airport; about 2 kms
from New Delhi Railway Station and 8 kms from Inter State Bus Terminus (I.S.B.T.).
It can be reached by local transport of Delhi Transport Corporation buses from all corners of
Delhi, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Noida and for Metro Train travellers Patel Chowk is the nearest
station for the Institute.

The Management
The Institute is fully funded by Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India. The authorities and the
officers of the Institute are - The President, The General Body, The Governing Council, The
Director and such other committees, sub- committees, authorities and officers as may be
appointed by the Governing Council, e.g. Standing Finance Committee, Scientific Advisory
Committee, Academic Committee etc.
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The Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of

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Ayush, Govt. of India is the President of the General Body of the

Institute. The Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India is the
Chairman of the Governing Council. The Director of the Institute
is the Chief Executive Officer and “Head of the Department” of the
Institute and exercises the power of “Head of the Department” and
inter-alia, discharges the duties as mentioned in the MoA and bye-
laws of the Institute.
Shri Prataprao Jadhav
Hon'ble's Union Minister of State for Ayush
(Independent Charge)

GENERAL BODY (25 Members)

President
Union Minister of State for Ayush

GOVERNING COUNCIL (12 Members)

Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha Chairperson Ms. Monalisa Dash
Secretary Ayush Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India Joint Secretary
Govt. of India Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
Chairperson GC

Scientific Advisory Committee Institutional Finance Committee Academic Committee

(7 Members) (6 Members) (6 Members)
Chairman Chairman Chairman
JS, Ministry of Ayush JS, Ministry of Ayush Director, MDNIY

Chief Executive Officer

Director, MDNIY

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The Director
Dr. Kashinath Samagandi, BAMS, MD (Swasthavritta & Yoga), Ph.D.
(Swasthavritta and Yoga), a Diploma holder in 'Nutrition and Health Education'
and 'Yoga and Naturopathy' is an eminent scholar with extensive knowledge. With
a remarkable 14 years of experience in clinical research and teaching, Dr.
Kashinath has been instrumental in mentoring 26 Research PG students. He has
been a prominent figure in over 204 seminars and workshops, sharing his
expertise as a Resource Person, Keynote Speaker, Guest Lecturer, and Resource
Person for CME programs. His professional interests encompass Ayurveda for
Nutrition, Ayurveda Dietetics and Modulation, Ayurvedic Lifestyle, Yoga for
Personality Development, and Therapeutic Yoga.
Dr. Kashinath has been appointed as the Director of the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga
since March 19, 2024. Prior to this esteemed position, he served as a distinguished faculty member at
the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur.
Dr. Samagandi has represented the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, at various prestigious
international forums. These include the 71st World Health Assembly of WHO in Geneva,

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Switzerland, from May 20-25, 2018; the 4th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at the
Embassy of India in Beijing from June 15-18, 2018; serving as a Yoga Expert and Team Coordinator

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at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Kunming Marathon in Kunming, China.
His scholarly contributions include authoring 35 articles and papers in international and national
peer-reviewed journals, 6 articles in health magazines, and 17 newspaper articles.

Infrastructure Facilities
The Institute has a new state-of-art complex with
ultramodern building and air- conditioned
Conference Hall, Auditorium, Meditation Hall,
Yoga Practical Halls, Scientific Laboratories
and Class Rooms. The 50-seater Conference Hall
is well equipped with a LCD projector and other
latest audio-visual
Technological facilities for presentation,
conducting meetings, mini-conferences and
seminars etc. Bigger seminars, conferences and
workshops are conducted in the Auditorium, which is equipped with latest audio-visual and lighting
system. Natural light beaming from its beautiful circular dome renders the atmosphere of the sound
proof Meditation Hall appropriately serene.
The Institute has Amphitheatre which come accommodate around 500 people. It is being used for
International Yoga Fests, Yoga demonstrations and other socio-cultural activities.
The Academic Block has the aesthetically designed, ultra-modern, well-furnished and fully
illuminated classrooms with the latest digital acoustics where theory and practical classes of
different educational courses and training are conducted.
Working Hours
The Institute works from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm on all working days. However, the Yoga Education,
Therapy and Training programmes run between 6:00 am to 8:00 pm on all working days. Weekend
Yoga programmes are also being run on scheduled hours.

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 Canteen
Canteen facility is available at the Institute premises wherein natural healthy food items - fruits and
juices are being served at nominal rates.
Library
The Institute has a centrally air conditioned Library,
having more than 16,000 volumes on Yoga and
allied subjects, available to all students. It is also
accommodating the Ayush Library, where the
literatures related to different Indian Systems of
Medicine are available.
Learning Resource Centre
The Institute established a Learning Resource
Centre (LRC) for Yoga at MDNIY. The LRC is the literature predomination resource that is useful
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for academic and research purposes. It's a hybrid collection of printed as well electronic resources.
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Computer Laboratory
The Institute has a Computer Laboratory wherein
computers with internet facilities are available for
students free of cost. Xerox facilities are also
available in the Lab at very nominal rates.
Research Laboratories
The Institute's Laboratories are equipped with
technically qualified experts having facilities for
Biochemical, Anatomical, Physiological and
Psychological tests.

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Teaching Departments
The Institute functions under the following Teaching Departments :

1. Department of Yoga Education

2. Department of Yoga Therapy
3. Department of Yoga Philosophy
4. Department of Yoga and Human Consciousness
5. Department of Human Anatomy
6. Department of Human Physiology
7. Department of Allied Sciences
8. Department of Languages

These Teaching Departments are also supported by :

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1. Department of Yoga Research

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2. Department of Communication and Documentation
3. Department of Administration

Yoga Educational Programmes

M.Sc. (Yoga)
• This course is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Dwarka,
New Delhi.
• The course is designed to encourage the pupil to be a global citizen, serving the human beings
at large through the noble profession of Yoga.
• To generate manpower to assist in Yoga Research Projects.
• To assist physicians/ consultants to give Yoga Training and Therapy at hospitals.
• To produce manpower to give Yoga Training and Yoga Therapy at all levels.
• To teach Yoga therapy to students for prevention and treatment of lifestyle related diseases.
• To promote the awareness for positive health and personality development in the student
through Yoga.
• Instilling and inculcating the general interest and inquisitive knowledge about Yoga for
Health, personality development and spiritual evolution.
Eligibility:
B.Sc. (Yoga) or a Science/ Medical/ Para-Medical/ Physiotherapy Graduate with One year Diploma
in Yoga Science with Minimum 50% marks from a recognized University or an Institute of National
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 • A candidate should be medically fit. A Medical Fitness Certificate in this regard issued from
the Medical Officer of the Institute shall be produced. Candidates suffering from any chronic
disease are advised not to seek admission to this course.
• Intake Capacity: 30
• Duration: The duration of the programme will be 2 years (4semesters)
B.Sc. (Yoga)
• This course is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Dwarka,
New Delhi.
• The course is designed to impart the knowledge, skills and techniques of Yoga to enable them
to become an institutionally qualified Yoga professional. It is a full time regular course of 3
years duration, comprising 6 semesters.
• Eligibility: Pass in 12th Class of 10+2 pattern of CBSE or equivalent with Science) with a
minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology provided that the
candidate has passed in each subject separately.
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• Intake Capacity:30
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• Duration: The duration of the programme will be 3 years (06 semesters)

Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy (PGDYT) for Medicos and Paramedicos
• This course is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Dwarka,
New Delhi.
• The course is designed to teach medical professionals to integrate Yoga therapy in their
medical practice for prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases.
• To orientate paramedical and medical Graduates of any system of medicine to learn and
administer Yoga therapy modules for lifestyle related common ailments.
• To introduce holistic principles of Indian Systems of Medicine to medical professionals.
• To orient the medical professionals on the psycho-physiological mechanisms of Yogic
practices.
• The course is designed to promote awareness for positive health and personality
development in the student through Yoga.
• Eligibility:
• Any Medical/ Para-Medical/ Physiotherapy (minimum 4 years or more) Graduate with
minimum 50% marks from the recognized University or Institutions approved by regulatory
body.
• A candidate should be medically fit. A Medical Fitness Certificate in this regard issued from
the Medical Officer of the Institute shall be produced. Candidates suffering from any chronic
disease are advised not to seek admission to this course. Format of medical certificate is
enclosed herewith.
• Intake Capacity: 20
• Duration: The course will be of 1 year (2 semesters) duration.

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 Diploma in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) for Graduates
• Diploma in Yoga Science for Graduates (D.Y.Sc.) is a full time, regular, non-residential
course. The course is designed to impart knowledge and skills of Yoga to enable the aspirants
to institutionally qualified Yoga Instructors.
• Eligibility: A candidate possessing a Graduate degree (qualifying examination) in any
discipline from a recognized University in India or abroad with minimum 50% of marks is
eligible for admission to the Diploma in Yoga Science. However, for SC/ST/OBC/PwD
candidates it will be 45% for eligibility to admission to the above Course.
• Intake Capacity: 75 (including EWS category) + 22 seats are reserved for special category.
15% seats over and above the total seats shall be for foreign candidates. 05% seats over and
above the total seats shall be for PwD category.
• Duration: The course will be of 1 year (2 semester) duration.
Certificate Course for Yoga Therapy Assistant (CCYTA)
• This course (CCYTA) will introduce Yoga therapy as a science of Holistic living. During the

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course, the student will be taught about the concepts of Yoga therapy for the treatment and

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prevention of various psychosomatic and life style related ailments. This course has the
vision to impart therapeutic skills to students for executing traditional medical knowledge
for general public and total personality development.
• Eligibility:
i) A pass in 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized Board or equivalent.
ii) Certificate course in Yoga for Wellness Instructor (CCYWI) from MDNIY / YCB
Certified Level- II (Yoga Wellness Instructor).
• Intake capacity: 30 (10%, 5% and 5% seats over and above the total seats shall be for
Economically Weaker Section (EWS), persons with disability (PwD) and foreign candidate
respectively)
• Duration: One-Semester/ 24 Credits.
Certificate Course in Yoga for Wellness Instructor (CCYWI)
• The course is designed to impart the knowledge, skills and techniques of Yoga to enable the
participants to become an institutionally qualified skilled Yoga Professionals and teach Yoga
for wellness.
• Moreover, the aim of the course is to impart classical, scientific Yoga education, training and
also to produce Wellness Yoga Instructors for promotion of health. The course is focused to
impart basic knowledge about Yoga, its basis and applications for wellness principles in daily
lives.
• The main objective is to produce the master trainers in Yoga for imparting Yoga education
and training Yoga for wellness.
• Eligibility:
i) The candidate should have passed 10+2 from a recognized board or its equivalent.
ii) Foundation Course in Yoga Science for Wellness (50hrs.) from MDNIY or its

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 equivalent from any Central/ State University, Yoga Institutions recognized or accredited by
Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of Ayush or Yoga professionals having a minimum of 5
years' experience in active teaching and training in Yoga with valid documentations.
iii) The candidates must be medically fit. No person with chronic ailments is allowed to
take admission.
• Intake Capacity: 30 seats per batch*. 15% seats over and above the total seats shall be for
foreign candidates. 05% & seats over and above the total seats shall be for PwD.
• Duration: The duration of the course shall be of one semester (24credits) or maximum of 6
months.
Certificate Course in Yoga for Protocol Instructor (CCYPI)
• The course is designed to impart the knowledge, skills and techniques of Yoga to enable the
participants to become an institutionally qualified skilled Yoga Professionals and to teach
Common Yoga Protocol for Wellbeing.
• Moreover, the aim of the course is to impart classical, scientific Yoga education, training and
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• Eligibility:
i) The candidate should have passed 10th standard from a recognized board or its
equivalent.
ii) Foundation Course in Yoga Science for Wellness (50 hrs.) from MDNIY or
equivalent from any Central/ State University, Yoga Institutions recognized or
accredited by Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of Ayush or Yoga professionals
having a minimum of 5 years' experience in active teaching and training in Yoga with
valid documentations.
iii) The candidates must be medically fit. No person with chronic ailments is allowed to
take admission.
• Intake Capacity: 30 seats per batch. Subject as the availablity of time and space, there is a
posibility a increasing the number of seats & batches. Reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC
as per Government of India rules. 15% seats over and above the total seats shall be for foreign
candidates. 05% seats over and above the total seats shall be for persons with Differently
Abled.
• Duration: The duration of the programme will be three Months.
Certificate Course in Yoga Science for Special Interest Group
• To enhance the social health management of working stress and skill development of Special
Interest Group, MDNIY has started Certificate Course in Yoga Science for Target Group
(Para- military Personnel). It is of 4 months duration & on Invitation.
• Intake Capacity: 100 Central Armed Police Forces(CAPF), 25 (Delhi Police)

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 Yoga Training Programmes:
Foundation Course in Yoga Science for Wellness (FCYScW)
• Foundation Course in Yoga Science for Wellness (FCYScW) is a part time course of 1 month
duration (50 Hrs.). The classes are conducted for 5 days in a week for 2 hrs. duration in a day
preferable to the morning and evening hours. However, the timings may change as per the
convenience of the Institute.
• Eligibility: Open for all preferably 15 years of Age.
• Intake Capacity: 30 seats per batch*.
* There may be as many as batches of 30 each depending upon demand and space availability.
Upcomming Courses
Diploma in Yoga Therapy (DYT)
• During this pragramme, the student will be taught about the concepts of Yoga therapy for the
treatment and prevention of various psychosomatic and life style related ailments. This course has

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general public and total personality development.
• Eligibility:
(i) A graduate degree in Yoga with 50% marks OR
(ii) Any graduate degree with 50% marks with Certificate course in Yoga for Wellness
Instructor (CCYWI) from MDNIY/YCB Certified Level- II (Yoga Wellness
Instructor) OR
(iii) Any degree with 50% marks with Certificate Course for Yoga Therapy Assistant
(CCYTA) can join through lateral entry (2nd Semester).
• Intake capacity: 30 seats per Batch.
• Outcome: The students will become institutionally qualified Yoga therapist.
• Duration: One Year / Two Semesters.
Diploma in Sports Coaching – Yogasana (D.S.C) for Graduates (One Year Duration & One
Month Internship)
• Aim: The aim of the course is to produce competent Yogasana Sports Coach.
• Objectives: The objectives of the course are as under:
a) To promote physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing through the practice of
Yogasana.
b) To introduce the techniques, salient points of yogasana competition and its officiating.
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 d) To promote yogasana as a sport.
e) To understand the difference between qualitative and quantitative analysis of sports
movements.
• Eligibility:
i) A graduate degree in Yoga with 50% marks OR
ii) Any graduate degree with minimum 50% marks with Certificate course in Yoga for
Wellness Instructor (CCYWI) from MDNIY / YCB Certified Level- II (Yoga
Wellness Instructor) OR
iii) Any degree with 50% marks with Certificate Course for Yoga Therapy Assistant
(CCYTA) can join through lateral entry (2nd Semester)
• Intake capacity: 30 seats per Batch.
• Outcome: The students will become institutionally qualified Yogasana Sports Coach.
• Duration: One Year / Two Semesters.
Health Promotion Programmes
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• Health Promotion Programme (HPP): Health Promotion Programmes of one hour each
are conducted from 6.00 am to 7.00 am and 07:00 am to 08:00 am on all working days.
• Weekend Yoga Training Programme: Weekend Yoga Training Programme is conducted
from 7.00 AM - 8.00 am.
Yoga Therapy Programmes
Out Patient Department
• The Institute OPD is accredited by NABH.
• Yoga Therapy OPD which works on all working days from 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM. (Monday
to Friday)
• The Yoga Therapy (OPD) consists of Senior Medical Officer (SMO), Consultant
(Naturopathy), Dietician, Yoga Therapists.
• The OPD is attached with a Pathology/Bio-chemistryLab.
• Yoga Therapy programmes of one hour each are conducted from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM on
all working days.
• Individual Yoga Therapy Programme: Individual Yoga Therapy session of maximum one
hour duration is conducted from 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM on all working days.
Yoga Training Programmes Outside the Institute
• The Institute provides Yoga Instructors to the Govt./ Private Organizations/ RWAs interested
in conducting Yoga Training Programme in their locality (only in Delhi and NCR). The Yoga
instructors are provided on part-time basis. Interested organizations may contact the Institute
for conducting Yoga training programmes in their nearby locality with necessary details.

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Yoga Therapy Centres at Ayush/Allopathy Hospitals
The Institute is running Yoga Therapy Centres in Delhi with the basic objective of main streaming
Yoga in the existing health care system. These Centres are providing Yoga consultation and imparts
Yoga Training and Therapy to the aspirants/patients in the following Hospitals:
S. No. YOGA THERAPY CENTRES
1. V allabh bhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, North Campus, Delhi - 110007
2. Rajan Babu Institute of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, Dhaka colony, Kingsway Camp,
Delhi - 110009
3. National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-95
4. Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Jhilmil Colony, Dilshad Garden, Delhi–95
(Timings: from 09:00AM to 04:00 PM on all working days)
Preventive Health Care Units of Yoga in CGHS Wellness Centres in Delhi and
NCR
MDNIY has established 20 Preventive Health Care Units of Yoga in CGHS Wellness Centres in

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Delhi and NCR. Regular Yoga training programmes are being held in these Units However, only
the CGHS card holders can avail this facility.

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S. No. PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE UNITS
1. CGHS Wellness Centre, C Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi - 58
2. CGHS Wellness Centre, Sadiq Nagar, Siri Fort Road, New Delhi
3. CGHS Wellness Centre, New Police Line, Kingsway Camp, Delhi
4. CGHS Wellness Centre, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
5. CGHS Wellness Centre, Sadar Bazar, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi - 10
6. CGHS Wellness Centre, Near Harinagar GhantaGhar, New Delhi
7. CGHS Wellness Centre, M.B. Sector -1, PushpaVihar, New Delhi
8. CGHS Wellness Centre, Paschim Vihar
9. CGHS Wellness Centre, Palam Colony, Manglapuri, New Delhi
10. CGHS Wellness Centre, No. 68, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
11. CGHS Wellness Centre, 23, Pusa Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
12. CGHS Wellness Centre, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi
13. CGHS Wellness Centre, R. K. Puram, Sector-6, New Delhi
14. CGHS Wellness Centre, Netaji Nagar CGHS Bhawan, R.K.Puram, Sector-13, New Delhi
15. CGHS Wellness Centre, Vasant Vihar
16. CGHS Wellness Centre (No. 68), Main Vikas Marg, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi
17. CGHS Wellness Centre, Mansarovar Park, Shahdara, Delhi - 32
18. CGHS Wellness Centre, Sector -IV, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi
19. CGHS Wellness Centre, Kalkaji, New Delhi
20. CGHS Wellness Centre, Timarpur

(Timings: 07:30 AM to 02:00 PM on all working days)

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 RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
MDNIY has a well-established Department of Yoga Research. The Department is working on
several research projects in collaboration on various multidisciplinary with Institutes/ Hospitals
/Universities like AIIMS, LHMC etc.

Philosophico-Literary Research: The Institute is also conducting Philosophico-Literary

research work related to Yoga.
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Collaborative Research: The Institute intend to conduct collaborative research projects in

colla- boration with Premier Medical Institutions/ Hospitals with a view to promote the
research in Yoga with reference to specialized fields.

MDNIY has designated as WHO Collaborating Centre (WHOCC) in Traditional Medicine:

MDNIY has been designated as a collaborating centre for traditional medicine (YOGA) for 4
years (2013-14). The Institute has re-designated as collaborating centre for next four years
(2025-2029) with the Terms of Reference (TOR) “to contribute to WHO's effort in promoting
evidence-based Yoga practice for managing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)”.

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 YOGA PROMOTIONACTIVITIES
International Day Yoga (IDY)
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga is actively participating in International Day of Yoga
on June 21.

Institute played a pivotal role in making the events a grand success. Common Yoga Protocol
and Yoga DVD's for IDY were prepared by the Institute in consultation with eminent Yoga
Experts and the officials of various Ministries, Govt. of India.

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YOGA MAHOTSAV
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga organises Yoga Mahotsav -A Curtain Raiser for
International Day of Yoga. The Institute has been successfully organising Yoga Mahotsav since
2016. The Yoga Mahotsav witneses the auspicious presence of dignitaries, eminent Yoga Gurus,
Yoga Master, Yoga Professionals, Scientists, Research Scholars, Policy makers and others from
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 WHO mYoga App
MDNIY as a WHO CC prepared a mobile platform (mYoga) App on “Yoga Protocol for
General Wellness” that offers Yoga learning modules and practice sessions for a global
audience. mYoga was announced by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India on IDY- 2021, i.e., 21st
June, 2021.
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Y-Break App
The Yoga Break-App Yoga protocol consists of a very few useful Yoga practices devised to de-
stress, refresh and re-focus on work to increase the productivity of individuals at workplace.
Yoga Break at Workplace protocol was developed by the institute and a monograph has been
prepared out of its findings. The Yoga Break App was launched by Sh. Sarbananda Sonowal,
Hon'ble Union Minister of Ayush and Port, Shipping & Waterways on 1st September at Plenary
Hall, Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.

Y-Break Link: https://www.facebook.com/mdniyayush/videos/604185520357531

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NATIONAL YOGASANA SPORTS FEDERATION (NYSF)
Institute was instrumental in getting Yogasana recognized as a Competitive Sport declared by
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

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CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME)
The Institute organizes CME for Yoga Teacher's/ Therapists/ Instructors from time to time.
During this Lectures from eminent yoga professionals or allied subjects professionals are
arranged for Yoga Teachers/ Instructors/ Therapists.

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 CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
The Institute organizes Conferences/ Workshops on regular basis in collaboration with eminent
Yoga / Medical Institutes to disseminate and exchange the experiences of eminent Yogis, Yoga
Therapists and Researchers, Scientists as well as Yoga aspirants.

PANCHAM SWAR
The Institute organizes a bi-monthly socio-cultural programme called 'Pancham Swar' on the
first Friday of every even month. This is to encourage the students and staff to participate in
socio-cultural activities and also help them to build up healthy inter-personal relationship.

SPORTS ACTIVITY
The Institute organises indoor and outdoor sports activity time to time. This is for their overall
development and to help them to build up healthy inter-personal relationship.
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PUBLICATION & PROPAGATION

The Institute brings out booklets, leaflets, informative brochures etc. on fundamental aspects of
Yoga and Yogic practices as well as on different diseases for the benefit of common public.
Besides National/ International events like International Day of Yoga, International Yoga Fest,
Health Exhibitions, Health Melas, Festivals, Seminars, Conferences etc. The Institute brings out
quarterly newsletter, which contains activities and programmes of the Institute in brief. The
Institute has also brought out some books, booklets, IEC materials, Yoga charts, CDs, Calendars
etc. for the benefit of general public.

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 About Admission Brochure

1. Admission Brochure
Through this brochure, the Institute invites application from eligible candidates for admissions
to the Diploma in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) for Graduates of one year duration for the academic
session 2025-26. The Admission Brochure can be downloaded and online application forms
can be filled from the website of the Institute www.yogamdniy.nic.in. before the last date of the
application.

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 Details of Programme:
Diploma in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) for Graduates

1. Title of the Course

The course shall be called “Diploma in Yoga Science” for Graduates.
2. Duration of the Course
The duration of the course shall be of one year comprising of two semesters from September to
January and February to July.
3. Need of Diploma Course in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) for Graduates
Yoga has attracted the attention of all sections of the society in recent years. The awareness
about Yoga practices is increasing amongst people from different walks of life not only for
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preservation and promotion of health, but also for prevention and management of diseases.
Keeping in view the time-tested benefits of Yoga, it is felt that Yoga education should be
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imparted by adhering to classical knowledge so that people trained in Yoga can derive
maximum benefits.
Many Yogic principles and techniques are now being applied in health care system. It has been
found that there is a lack of sufficient qualified and well-trained Yoga teachers/professionals
and researchers in the field of Yoga. Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga is being an
eminent Institution in the field of Yoga in the country to provide and promote facilities for
Training, Teaching and Research to fulfill the aspirations and demands of the people. There is
an absolute need of well-trained Yoga Teachers to meet these objectives. Therefore, the Institute
proposes Diploma in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) for Graduates with the following objectives:
a) To prepare well trained Yoga Instructors.
b) To prepare well trained institutionally qualified Yoga Instructors/Professionals to instruct
Yoga at Secondary Schools, Pre-university, Colleges and Universities etc.
c) To impart the knowledge of Yoga and Yoga practices to the aspirants.
d) To develop personality of the learners at all levels.
e) To create awareness about positive health and spiritual evolution.
f) To motivate graduates to take up Yoga as profession.
4. Syllabus
The syllabus is design to fulfill aforesaid objectives containing theory subjects in Yoga and
allied subjects, practical and field training in Yoga.
The Course Syllabus also covers the Syllabus of "Yoga Teacher and Evaluator" level
Certification of Yoga Certification Board (YCB) of Ministry of Ayush.

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5. Eligibility Conditions
i) A candidate possessing a Graduate degree (qualifying examination) in any discipline from
a recognized University in India or abroad with minimum 50% of marks can apply for
Diploma in Yoga Science for Graduates. However, for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, the
minimum % of marks for eligibility to admission to the above Course is 45%.
ii) There is no age limit for taking admission to this course. But a candidate should be
medically fit.
iii) A Government employee, if applying for this course, should send his/her application
through proper channel.
6. Number of Seats
Total number of seats is 75 for Indian Students. In addition to these, 22 Special Category Seats
for students from Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, North-East and J&K &
Ladakh UT's, Sports Person/ NCC/ NSS, Dependent of War Martyrs/ Dependent of Ex-
Serviceman, Foreign Students and children of MDNIY employees as per details given below:

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Total number of seats: 75 (including EWS category)

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General Merit 33
OBC 18
SC 10
ST 06
EWS 08
T otal 75

Special Category Seats: 22

Foreign Students 09
PwD 03
Andaman & Nicobar And Lakshadweep Islands 02
North-East States 02
Sports/NCC/NSS 02
Dependent of War Martyrs/ Dependent of Ex Servicemen 02
J&K UT and Ladakh UT 01
Children of MDNIY Employees 01
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 Submission of Application Form

A) Filling up of Application Form

1. Application form for admission in DYSc. should be submitted through online

application link shared through Institute's website.

2. The applicants are advised to retain a copy of the duly filled-in Application Form
before the same is submitted to the MDNIY.

B) Submission of Application Form

1. The Online Application Form complete in all respects including requisite fee (Refer
Ch. 7) & scanned Photocopy of all documents should be submitted through the
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website on or before 4 August 2025.
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2. After the last date is over, no request for the application will be accepted.
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3. All the essential documents duly attested should be attached and uploaded with the
Application Form in the prescribed format, otherwise the candidature/application will
be rejected.

4. Fill the complete address by giving your name and Pin Code carefully and legibly.
Please note that this address will be used by the Institute for all the Correspondence
in future.

C) Admission Rules

An advertisement of the notification for calling applications for admission to

Diploma in Yoga Science for Graduates of one year duration will be given in the
leading national newspapers with the following guidelines:

(i) Application should be made on the prescribed form available on the website of the
Institute and payment of prescribed fees as mentioned in the admission notification.
Application Form duly filled in all respect, supported by attested photo copies of all
necessary documents should be enclosed with the online form.

(ii) The application should be submitted on or before the prescribed last date.

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 iii) The candidates shall ensure the receipt of application by the Institute sent on their
mail.
iv) The selection will be based on Offline Entrance Test, inviting applications from all
over India. Candidates will be provisionally allowed to appear in the entrance
examination. Although admission for D.Y.Sc. Program will be subjected to
production and verification of all necessary certificates and Medical Fitness at the
time of counselling.
C) Entrance Exam
Question Paper: There will be a Question paper of 100 Multiple Choice Questions carrying 01
mark each. Syllabus of the examination is as follows:
S. No. Subject Marks
General Awareness about Indian History, Indian Geography,
Fundamental Rights and duties, National Academic Institutes, Current
1 Affairs (National and International), Who's Who, Important Days, 25
International and National Organizations.

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2 General Biology – Class 8th, 9th, 10th CBSE board 25

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Comprehension ability - Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary
3 25
building, Parts of speech, Active Passive voice, Direct Indirect Speech.
Yoga- General knowledge about Yoga, Knowledge about International
4 25
Day of Yoga, the subject matter in Common Yoga Protocol*
* Reference - Common Yoga Protocol booklet, published by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry
of Ayush, Govt. of India. Available on www.yogamdniy.nic.in&www.ayush.gov.in

(a) The candidates securing 40% or above marks for UR/EWS/SPL categories and 35% or
above marks for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD in entrance examination will be considered for
admission on merit.
(b) Candidates from Foreign countries need not to appear in the entrance exam. Their
selection for D.Y.Sc. will be as per the merit of Graduation in their respective category.
(i) In case of two or more candidates securing equal percentage of marks at the bottom of
the selection list, preference will be given to that candidate who is possessing degree/s
in any Yoga/ Indian System of Medicine/ Philosophy/ Physiotherapy/ Physiology/ Diet
and Nutrition/ Psychology/ Sanskrit/ respectively. In case of none, the percentage of
marks obtained in graduation exam will be the next criteria of selection.
(ii) A candidate should be medically fit. A Medical Fitness Certificate in this regard issued
from the Medical Officer of the Institute shall be produced. Candidate suffering from
any chronic disease/obese is advised not to seek admission to this course and such
candidates will not be admitted to the course. The candidate who are pregnant will not
be considered for admission.
(iii) The calendar of dates for admission procedure will be given with the prospectus. The
list of applicants for examination will be displayed on the Notice Board and also on the
website of the Institute.

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 (iv) Any ambiguity/ erasures/ unattested/ cutting/ false information/ concealment of
information detected in the requisite certificate, will summarily result in the cancellation
of the candidature of the student at any stage of selection and/or during the course of
study.
(v) The selection for Diploma in Yoga Science will be as per all India merit and reservation
policy of Government of India in Central education and training Institute issued from
time to time, which is 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST and 10% for EWS
students at present.
(vi) In case of any ambiguity etc., the Director's decision shall be final in all the matters
related to admission.
*Note:- The other details related to Entrance Test will be Notified separately on institute
website.
E. Medium of Instruction:
Hindi / English
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F. Selection Procedure
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The selection list will be displayed on the Notice Board of the Institute and also on the
Institute's website only.
In case, any student whose name appears in any of the selection list and is unable to deposit the
requisite admission fee, his/her candidature will not be considered in the next lists. However,
their cases may be considered on priority basis on merit if any seats remain vacant only after
the completion of admissions as per the selection based on 2nd or 3rd list, provided there is a
written request from the candidate in time. Decision of the Director, MDNIY shall be final in
this regard.
G. Medical Test
There will be Institutional Medical Examination before a candidate is finally selected for
admission in the course. Selection will be subject to medical examination, which will be
conducted at Institute at the cost of Rs.50/-. The student will be permitted to submit other fees
only after getting medical fitness Declaration Certificate from the Medical Officer of MDNIY
as per Appendix-1.
H. Dress Code
The dress shall be white T-Shirt and trousers of selected colour (or as decided by the Institute)
both for boys and girls which need to be purchased by the students on their own. Each
candidate shall attend the Institute's formal classes and other functions only in the prescribed
dress for Summer as well as in Winter Season with Institute's emblem thereon.

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 Counselling/Admission

1. All the admissions will be made through counseling. It will be conducted by the
Institute as per the procedure prescribed in subsequent paragraphs, strictly on the basis
of inter-se-merit of the qualified candidates.
2. Venue of Counselling
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, 68, Ashok Road, near Gole Dak Khana, Opp
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi – 110001
3. Schedule of Counseling / Admission Session:
a) Announcement of Merit List for 1st Counseling Session 18th August, 2025
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b) 1st Counseling / Admission 21 & 22 August, 2025

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d) 2nd Counseling / Admission 28 August, 2025
e) Dates for subsequent counseling/Admissions will be announced on Institute Notice
Board and website from time to time if seats fall vacant even after 2nd counseling.
4. Procedure for Admission through First Counseling:
a) Detailed schedule of first Counseling/ Admission indicating the number of qualified
candidates to be called for counseling will be displayed on the Institute's Website(www.
yogamdniy.nic.in) and the Notice Board of the Institute as per schedule.
b) The candidates should report at the notified venue, date and time for counseling/
admission in person along with the documents mentioned in Chapter 06. On reaching
the venue, the candidates must mark the Attendance. Allotment of seats to the
candidates will be made only when he/she attends the counseling session in person.
c) Firstly, the candidates will be called in order of merit and shall have to produce the
original documents required for verification.
d) Admission Officer will give a duly signed Admission Slip after the deposition of the
full fee by the candidate. No candidate should leave the venue of counseling without
receiving the Admission Slip.
e) A candidate who fails to appear in person on the notified date and time for counseling,
shall forfeit his/her claim for the seat which could be offered to him/her, he/she had
been present on his/her turn. However, if the candidate reports late or reports on
subsequent days during the process of counseling, he/she may be considered for
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 f) A candidate who is allotted a seat will be required to pay full fee as mentioned in
Chapter 07 immediately on the spot at the time of counseling/ admission. If a candidate
fails to pay the fee, as mentioned above immediately after the seat is offered to him/her,
the offer will be withdrawn on the spot and the seat will be allotted to the next candidate
.in the merit list. Part payment or payment through cheque will not be accepted under any
circumstances.
g) The candidates are also advised, in their own interest to check the details of fee, their
name, rank/merit, program etc., on Admission Slip issued to him/her by the Admission
Officer before leaving the counseling hall.
h) The conversion of seats reserved for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS etc. to Unreserved
Category shall be done only during the 2nd and subsequent counseling's and no such
conversion will be done during the 1st counseling. However, while converting the seat
during 2nd counseling, any unfilled seat(s) reserved for ST Category will be offered to
SC Category and vice versa and only after completing this exercise, the conversion of
the reserved category seats to general category shall be effected.
5. Admission through Second Counseling:
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a) Detailed schedule of Second Counseling, depending upon the number of vacant seats
created on account of withdrawal(s)/ any other reason(s), will be displayed as per
schedule mentioned in point 3c of this chapter on the Institute Website (may visit
Institute website for latest update regularly) as well as on the Notice Board of the
Institute. The Second Counseling will be held at the same venue. No separate
communication will be sent in this regard.
b) A candidate who fails to appear in person on the notified date and time for counseling,
shall forfeit his/her claim for the seat which could be offered to him/her, he/she had
been presented on his/her turn. However, if the candidate reports late during the process
of counseling, he/she may be considered for allotment of a seat available at that point of
time provided he/she had not taken admission earlier.
Note: A candidate, who has taken admission during 1st counseling and then he/she
withdraws his/her admission shall not be considered for admission in 2nd counseling.
c) In case a candidate drops out after taking admission in the second counseling, his/ her
full fee will be forfeited. It is advised in the interest of the candidates to carefully decide
to take admission in the second counseling only if he/she intends to pursue the program.
d) If any vacant seats arise after second counseling due to any reason, the same shall be
filled up as per the decision taken by the Admission Committee /Director.
e) The list of students on close of admissions after the second counseling (if necessary
third or more counseling) shall be treated as final list of admissions and the same shall
be displayed on the website of the MDNIY (www.yogamdniy.nic.in) and Notice Board.
f) The Academic Session would commence w.e.f. 1st September, 2025. All the candidates
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 Documents required at the time of Admission

Candidates selected for admission should bring the following original certificates/
testimonials/ documents at the time of admission:
1. Date of birth (Matriculation Certificate Stating Date of Birth).
2. Qualification Certificates.
3. All Mark sheets of qualifying examinations.
4. Caste Certificate, in case of reserved category.
5. EWS Certificate (if candidate applying for EWS category).
6. Character Certificate preferably issued by the Institute previously studied.
7. 4 recent passport size photographs.
Admitted candidates must join classes on the due date, failing to join the classes within a week,
the admission shall automatically be cancelled and such seats shall be offered to the candidates

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The selected candidate shall have to give an Undertaking to the effect that he/she shall maintain
proper discipline and decorum at all times at the Institute and shall abide by the rules and
regulations of the course. All admissions are provisional subject to the verification of original
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 Fee structure

FEE STRUCTURE
Sl. Description Semester-I Semester-II Remarks
No.
Other SC/S Foreign Other SC/ST/ Foreign
Than T/ (in Than EWS (in
SC/ST EWS INR) SC/ST INR)
1. Admission Form Fee 1,000 500 5,000 --- --- --- At the time of
Submitting application
2. Tuition Fee 15,000 7,500 75,000 15,000 7,500 75,000
3. Library Fee 1,000 500 5,000 1,000 500 5,000
4. Socio-cultural activity 500 250 2,500 500 250 2,550
5. Medical Fee 500 250 2,500 500 250 2,500
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6. Examination Fee 1,000 500 5,000 1,000 500 5,000 At the time of
Examination
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TOTAL 19,000 9,500 95,000 18,000 9,000 90,000

7. Caution Money *5,000 *5,000 *25,000 --- --- --- At the time of
Admission
*Caution Money is refundable without interest on completion of the course (conditions apply) or on discontinuation
of the course with the approval of the Director.
* Rs. 100 for Identity Card will also be collected at the time of admission.

Late Fee:
i) The fees are payable on prescribed dates notified by the Institute of each semester. In case the
last day for payment of fees happens to be a holiday or a Sunday the fee shall be paid on the
next working day. Late Payment attracts a fine of Rs. 100/- for the first 10 days and @ Rs.
10/- per day thereafter. If the payment of fees is not made within a month of it becoming due,
the name of such students shall be removed from rolls.
ii) The fees once paid are not refundable. In case of discontinuation of study or removal due to
non-payment of the dues for the half-year in advance or due to violation of any rules and
regulations, the claim for the refund of the caution money shall stand forfeited and no
representation shall be entertained.
iii) All fees are payable in Cash/ Demand Draft/ Bank Pay Order to be drawn in favour of Morarji
Desai National Institute of Yoga, payable at New Delhi.
Identity Card:
The Institute will issue an Identity Card to each student, which they have to carry at all times while
in the Institution. If the original is lost, a duplicate card can be issued against payment to Rs.200/-
and also on submission of an Indemnity Bond and a copy of the FIR lodged.

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 Reservation of Seats

1. Reservation
Reservation of seats is applicable as per Govt. policy in respect of SC/ST/OBC(Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS
issued from time to time. In case, reserved candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS
and other categories are not available, the seats will be filled up by candidates of unreserved category on
the basis of merit.
2. Special Category Seats
The intake capacity is 75 (Unreserved- 33, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 18, SC-10, ST-06, EWS-08).
In addition to these, 22 Special Category Seats for students from Andaman & Nicobar and
Lakshadweep Islands, North East States, J&K and Ladakh UT's, Sports Person/NCC/NSS,
War Martyrs, PwD, Foreign Students and children of MDNIY regular employees as per details
given below are reserved.

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Details No. of Seats

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Foreign Students 09
PwD 03
Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands 02
North-East States 02
Sports Person/NCC/NSS 02
Dependent of War Martyrs/Dependent of Ex Servicemen 02
J&K and Ladakh UT's 01
Children of MDNIY employees 01

3. Instructions for Reserved Category Candidates

A candidate belonging to reserved category while applying for admission in the course shall be
required to submit a copy of the certificate to the effect that he/she belongs to SC/ST/OBC-
NCL/ EWS from the competent authority as listed below along with application form.
i) District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/
Deputy Collector/1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka
Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner.
ii) District Presidency Magistrate/ Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency
Magistrate.
iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.
iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and his/her family resides.
v) Administrator/ Secretary to the Administrator/ Development Officer J&K, Ladakh UT's,
Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
vi) Any candidate submitting any wrong or false certificate by any fraudulent means shall
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 3.1 The required certificate(s) for reserved categories/classes will be essential at the time of the counseling/
admission. Further, the caste/ category certificate should invariably be in the name of candidate
himself/ herself and not in favour of respective parents/ guardians.
3.2 In case of married woman applying to any course under reserved category has to produce the caste
certificate in the name of herself. Certificate in the name of husband/ mother / father is not
acceptable.
3.3 OBC:
(i) The certificate must mention non - creamy layer status of the applicant (Non- creamy layer
status issued by an authority mentioned in DOPT Office Memorandum no . 36012 / 22 / 93 -
Estt . (SCT) dated 15.11.1993).
(ii) The OBC applicants who belong to the ' Non - Creamy Layer ' and whose caste appears in the
Central List of the OBCs only, shall be eligible to be considered for admission under the OBC
category (Validity period of OBC certificate in respect of ' creamy layer ' status of the
applicants as per DOPT Office Memorandum No. 36036 / 2 / 2013 - Estt . (Res - I) dated 31
March 2016). The non - creamy layer certificate should be valid at the time of counselling
(Refer to Appendix-4 for format).
(iii) If the applicants do not have the OBC non - creamy layer certificate at the time of admission
registration, the applicant may upload previous (older) OBC non - creamy layer certificate
along with acknowledgement slip of OBC non- creamy layer certificate application. However,
at the time of admission, the applicant must produce the recent financial year's OBC non -
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creamy layer certificate, issued by the same competent authority. This additional certificate
must have reference of the applicant's already issued original caste certificate.
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3.4 EWS:
(i) Reservation for EWS category will be implemented in accordance with the Govt. of India orders
as applicable.
(ii) Reservation for EWS Category is applicable for Unreserved Category candidates only.
(iii) Candidates will have to attach the EWS Certificate stating valid for year 2025-26 (Refer to
Appendix-3 for format).

3.5 PwD: The people with Disability (PwD) candidates are required to submit a certificate from
authorized Medical Doctors/Hospitals indicating the extent of Physical disability as per the
Disability Act 2016. The percentage of disability shall be duly verified/ recommended by the Senior
Medical Officer/ Medical Board of the Institute before the benefit is extended to the candidate.
3.6 Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands, North-East States: The candidature of
Andaman & Nicobar Islands & Lakshadweep and North-East States student has to be recommended
and forwarded by the Ayush/Health Department of concerned State/UT. Only such candidates will
be considered for the Fellowships on merit. Others will be considered as other Candidates.
3.7 Sports/NCC/NSS:
i) Candidates seeking admission under sports category must have represented at International/
National level and/or own medals at State/ Regional / University level competitions duly
recognized by State/Sport Authority of India/AIU.
ii)N.C.C. cadets have to produce N.C.C. certificate “C” for admission.
iii)N.S.S. Volunteers, who have completed minimum two years as NSS Volunteer and attended two
10 days Special Camps/ or one National Integration Camp or Republic Day Camp.
Certificate of Competent Authority needs to be enclosed for admission under para 3.3.
3.8 Dependent of War Martyrs/Dependent of Ex Servicemen:Admission may be offered to the
Children/ Widows of Officers and Men/Women of the Armed Forces including Para- Military
(CAPF) Personnel, in the following order of preference:
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 ii) Widows/Wards of Defence/CAPF personnel killed in action/terrorist attack.
iii) Widows/Wards of Defence/CAPF personnel who died in peace time with death attributable to
military service.
Certificate of Competent Authority needs to be enclosed for admission under para 3.4.
3.9 Candidates from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh UT's: Candidates seeking admission under
this category will be required to submit a state-domicile certificate in support of their claim of
being from Jammu & Kashmir/Ladakh UT's.
3.10 Children of MDNIY Employee: Candidates seeking admission under staff quota will be
required to submit a certificate from Director MDNIY about the employment of their parent on
regular basis.

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 Fellowship

Fellowship
A Fellowship of Rs. 8,000/- (Rs. Eight thousand) per month will be awarded to the following
students: (Max. for 10 Months)
a) Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep – 2 students
b) North - East States – 2 students
i) However, the candidature of the above students has to be recommended and
forwarded by the Health /Ayush Department of the concerned State/UT.
ii) Award of scholarship/fellowship to such selected students is also subjected to their
regularity, requisite attendance (min. 80%) and discipline. They have to execute a
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The Institute does not have any provision for scholarships for foreign students. However, some
scholarships are granted by the Govt. of India under various schemes. Students are advised to
contact ICCR or the nearest Indian Mission for necessary information about these scholarships.
Students may also consult the UNESCO handbook STUDY ABROAD, which lists some
scholarships and the addresses to which applications should be made.

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10 Admission Procedure for Foreign Students

Generic guidelines for admission of International students:

i) The International Student will require a student visa endorsed to this Institution for
joining the course. No other endorsement is acceptable.
ii) Only those students who have qualified from foreign Universities or Boards of Higher
Education, recognized as equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) are
eligible for admission. Therefore, an equivalence certificate from AIU has to be
produced by the candidate.
iii) A student wishing to join the course may download the application form and prospectus
from the Institute's website. The application duly completed in all respect for
provisional admission to the course has to be submitted to the Institute. The Institute

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will check the eligibility, if found eligible, the candidate may be considered for the
provisional selection. After verification of the documents, the student will have to go

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through requisite Medical Examination in the Institute. However, as per the Govt. of
India rules, all International students entering India on Student Visa have to be tested
for HIV and other Medical test prescribed by Government of India and will not be
given admission if found positive. The foreign students shall have to undergo HIV test
at their own cost from any recognized hospital/ centers. On declaring “Medically Fit” in
the Medical Examination and HIV (negative), the student shall submit requisite
admission fee and may get enrolled for Provisional Admission.
iv) On provisional admission, the Institute will issue a Provisional Admission letter. This is
required to get the student visa and to complete other formalities. The student should
then report for final admission to the Institute to join the course on production of
original copy of Student Visa.
v) The rules, regulations, discipline etc. for the foreign students during the course will
remain same as it is mentioned for the Indian students.
vi) Due to any reason, if foreign candidate is not available, the seats will remain vacant.
However, Director's decision will be final in this regard.

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 11 Examination Rules

1) There will be two semesters during the course. Examinations will be conducted in the last months
of each semester. The final result will be declared accordingly on the basis of the performance in
both the semesters.
2) A student failing in any subject/s in the first semester will be allowed to take admission to the
second semester. However, his/her final results will be declared only after passing both the
semesters.
3) A student failing in one or more theory / practical paper/s is allowed to reappear for those paper/s in
which he/she has failed. He/she need not reappear for the papers in which he/she has already
passed.
4) Supplementary examination will be conducted within three months of announcement of final result
of second semester. Students will be given only one chance to appear in supplementary exam to
complete the course, subjected to the submission of request to appear in supplementary exam. A
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student will be allowed maximum of 2 years to appear the supplementary exam if he/she has not
appeared previously.
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5) Re-evaluation in practical examination and internal evaluation is not allowed after declaration of
results. The theory answer books are recounted just to ensure that all the questions attempted by the
candidate have been evaluated or not, that the marks awarded have been calculated correctly or not,
and that the total marks have been correctly carried over to statement of marks or not.
6) Fee chargeable for recounting of the answer book is Rs.250/- per subject and should be deposited in
the office on working days.
7) The candidate is required to produce a photocopy of his/her current Admit Card and Marks Sheet
issued along with application form for Re-evaluation and also attach self-addressed envelope of
9"X4" size with postal stamp of Rs.10/- affixed thereon.
8) There will be two unit tests/assignments in each Semester. The marks obtained in these unit tests/
assignments will be considered for internal assessment marks as prescribed in the syllabus. If a
candidate could not appear in a Unit Test, with prior information on medical grounds, he will be
provided a chance to appear in Supplementary Unit Test within two weeks after the regular Unit
Tests are over.
9) Students are required to attend 80% of the total classes conducted during each semester (both theory
& practical separately). Those students whose attendance is below 80% shall not be eligible to
appear in the examination. However, maximum 5% attendance will be condoned on medical ground
on production of Medical Certificate or at the discretion of the competent authority/Director on
valid reason/s.
10) There is no other provision shall be made by the institute to fulfill the require percentage of
attendance.
11) In case of illness, it will be necessary for the student to give medical certificate along with fitness
certificate.
12) As a part of the curriculum, there will be a compulsory Field Work to organize Yoga. Training
Camp/ Workshop(s) of one month duration after completion of syllabus of the II-Semester. Students
shall submit the field work report within a week of completion of Yoga Camps. The final results of
D.Y.Sc. will be declared only after successful completion and evaluation of the field work report

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13) Any student found indulging in any unfair or unethical practice during examination; he/she shall be
barred from the course.
14) Final examination results shall be displayed on the Notice Board of the Institute.
15) The decision of the Board of Examiners / Director, MDNIY shall be final in all the matters related
to examination.

RESULT

Minimum marks to Pass

40% of marks in each theory and practical papers.

AWARD OF CLASS:

Pass Class
40% and above and below 50% in aggregate

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Second Class
50% and above and below 60% in aggregate

First Class
60% and above and below 80% in aggregate

First Class with Distinction

80% and above in aggregate

Note: If a candidate has failed only in one theory/practical paper, he/she shall be given grace marks of
maximum 10% of the total marks of theory/practical paper.

AWARD OF DIPLOMA
On completion of the course, a Certificate of “Diploma in Yoga Science” for Graduates will be awarded
to those candidates who are successful in both theory and practical examinations of both the Semesters.
BEST STUDENT AWARD

Award to Best 3 students on the basis of their merit/ ranks in D.Y.Sc.(semester I and II) exams will be
awarded with cash prize of

Rs.25,000/- (First Prize)

Rs.15,000/- Rs (Second Prize)

Rs.10,000/- (Third Prize)

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 12 Rules & Regulations

i) Mere applying for admission to the course does not refer or confer any right upon the candidate to
be selected. No TA/DA shall be paid to the candidates for appearing in the entrance exam &
counseling session for admission to the course.

ii) Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate for admission.

iii) No interim correspondence shall be entertained until admission.

iv) Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) owns no responsibility for providing
employment.

v) Irregular attendance, habitual idleness, disobedience or unbecoming conduct in the premises will
render a student liable not to continue the course and his/her name shall be removed from the roll
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after prior notice.

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vi) Use of Cell Phones by the students during class hours (both Theory and Practical) is strictly
forbidden. If found, strict action shall be taken against the students.

vii) The student's concerned shall compensate any damage caused to the property of the Institute.

viii)Students are responsible for the loss or damage of books, equipments, tools and instruments used
by them and necessary deductions will be made from the caution money deposited by them.

ix) Student shall behave themselves in such a manner that it shall not disturb peace and tranquility of
any other student, teacher etc.

x) Absence from any activity of the scheduled program will be treated as a gross breach of discipline.

xi) Permission for leave or absence from classes must be taken in writing from the Course Teacher /
Co-ordinator / Director in advance. In case of illness, a Medical Certificate may be submitted in
time as per guidelines.

xii) No Union / Association shall be formed by the students.

xiii)Students should not visit the Staff Faculties / Members during class hours.

xiv) Students should keep in mind that they are here not merely to study the ancient discipline of Yoga,
but also apply the same discipline and lifestyle to themselves.

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xv) The Director's decision will be final in all matters related to discipline and smooth conduct of the
course.

xvi) Following are strictly forbidden / prohibited within the Institute.

a) Possession or use of alcoholic drinks /beverages.

b) Possession or use of addictive or Hallucinogenic drugs.

c) Psychotropic drugs.

d) Smoking & chewing tobacco / Gutka Pouch / Chewing gum etc.

e) Gambling/Playing cards or games involving money or other valuables or other articles.

f) Use of cell phone during the class hours or possession of firearms or any lethal weapon.

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g) Ragging/ teasing/ harassment in any form is prohibited and punishable.

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xvii) Students must attend Yoga practical classes in the morning daily; they must come empty stomach
and carry their breakfast to be taken after practical class (MDNIY canteen is also available).

xviii) MDNIY shall observe all the Gazetted Holidays.

xix) A vacation of 15 days will be observed in each semester & the dates will be announced by the
Institute from time to time.

xx) During second Semester a tour to the leading Yoga Institutes/ Centres of the country may be
arranged as per the demand by the Students. The cost of the tour shall be borne by the students.

xxi) The students shall be required to follow the rules and regulations prescribed in the syllabus and
also amended/framed by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga for improvement in the
quality of teaching, training and discipline, from time to time.

xxii) If the original Marksheet/Certificate is lost, a duplicate copy can be issued against payment to
Rs.250/- and also on submission of FIR of the missing Marksheet/ Certificate.

xxiii) In case of any dispute, the case will be dealt under jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only.

xxiv) All valuables money shall be properly secured by the students. The Institute will not be
responsible for loss of any valuables/cash.

xxv) Any unidentifiable objects in and around the Institute's should not be touched but immediately
report to the available officers / officials for remedial action.

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 xvi) It is not advisable to continue the course during pregnancy. In case, any female student conceived
during the course period, she will not be allowed to continue the course, since. the Yoga Practices
mentioned in the syllabus are not recommended for the pregnant women. However, she may be
permitted to repeat the semester within the next 2 years with payment of fee of the respective
semester, except caution money, if available and desired by her.

xvii) If the women joins the course immediately after the normal delivery or cesarean birth, then she can
join the course with medical fitness certificate issued by government OB-GYN Doctor.

xviii) If any injury/infection inflicted to any student during the course period, he/she will not be
permitted to attend the Yoga Practical classes since it is not advisable. However, in case of
shortage of attendance due to injury/infection etc, he/she may be permitted to repeat the semester
within the next 1 year with payment of fee of the respective semester, except caution money, if
available and desired by him/her.

xix) It will be mandatory to submit a fitness certificate to repeat the course.

xx) MDNIY reserves the right to change, delete, alter and add any of the rules and regulations as and
when necessary, without prior notice.
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Refund of Caution Money

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Only on production of original receipt issued at the time of admission, original I-Card and No Dues
within a time limit of one year after completion of the course.

Conclusion: Adoption of Way Of life After the Course

The Institute is founded for those, who want to selflessly serve humanity on the moral and spiritual
grounds. Hence, persons having political or economic ambitions are advised to refrain from seeking
admission here. However, those who feel that they have a call to strive for the spiritual upliftment of
humanity are earnestly invited to join.

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 13 Instructions to fill the form

1. Any forms with incomplete mark-sheet, i.e. a mark-sheet where name, total marks, obtained marks
or any such detail is missing or not clear, will be rejected.

2. If CGPA/FGPA is given in the mark sheet, candidate will have to get it converted into Percentage
and attach valid proof along with that.

3. If the category certificate is missing/expired/invalid, the form may be treated as General category.

4. If the form from North-East States and A&N Islands, Lakshadweep does not have the Forwarding
letter (as specified in the Diploma Prospectus), the form may be considered under general
category.

5. The percentage of the candidate may be considered not on the basis of rounded-off percentage
given in the mark-sheet but by calculating the percentage up to three decimal points and rounding

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6. In case of honours degree, percentage may be calculated on the basis of taking all the subjects'
marks into consideration and not just those of the honours subject.

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 Appendix – 1

Medical Certificate

I certify that I have carefully examined Shri / Km /Smt.*................................................................

son/ daughter/ wife of Shri/Smt.*.....................................................................................................

whose signature is given below. Based on the examination, I certify that he/she is in good mental

and physical health and is free from any physical ailment which may interfere with his/her studies

including the performance of different Yogic practices required of a professional.

Visible Mark of Identification ...............................................

Signature of the Candidate ...................................................

Place :

Date :

Name & Signature of the**

Medical Officer with Seal

............................................................................................................................................................
*Strike whichever is not applicable.
** To be signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner holding a Medical degree.

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 Appendix – 2

Character Certificate

Certified that Shri / Smt. / Kumari……………………………………………………….

son / wife / daughter of ………………..…………………………………...............……
Address ……………………... who is known to me for the last …………………..years,
possess good moral character.
Certified that Shri/ Smt./ Kumari……………………………...............…………………..
is not related to me.

Place
Office Telephone No. Signature
Name in Block letters
Designation and Seal

• Signing authority- Gazetted officer (a high ranking public servant whose appointment is recorded
in the official government of or state gazette)

• The certificate needs to be furnished on the letterhead of the concerned officer.

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Government of …………………
(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate)

INCOME & ASSEST CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS

Certificate No.................................... Date: ...........................

VALID FOR THE YEAR ........................

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari........................................ son/daughter/wife of........................

.....................................permanent resident of................................................................., Village/Street Post
Office.........................District......................... in the State/Union Territory.................................. Pin Code
........................ whose photograph is attested below belongs to Economically Weaker Sections, since the
gross annual income* of his/her 'family”** is below Rs. 8 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the financial
year................ His/her family does not own or possess any of the following assets***:

I. 5 acres of agricultural land and above;

II. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
III. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
IV. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.

2. Shri/Smt./Kumari.....................................................belongs to the................................... caste which is

not recognized as a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (Central List)

Signature with seal of Office.........................................

Name.............................................................................
Designation...................................................................
Recent Passport size
. attested photograph
of the applicant

*Note 1.: Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.
**Note 2: The term “Family” for this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her parents and
siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years
***Note 3: The property held by a “Family” in different locations or different places/cities have been clubbed while
applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.

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 Appendix – 4
OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate Format

FORM OF CERTIFICTE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES NCL)

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (CEIs),
UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

This to certify that Shri/Smt./Kum*.......................................... Son/ Daughter* of

Shri/Smt.*............................ of Village/ Town*.................................................District/
Division*..................................................... in the State/Union Territory................................................
belongs to the ........................................ community that is recognized as a backward class under
Government of India**, Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment's Resolution No.
.................................. dated.................................................***.

Shri/Smt./Kum.* .............................................. and his/ her family ordinarily reside(s) in

the.....................................District/Division of the................................................ State/ Union Territory.
This is also to certify that he/she does NOT belong to the persons/ sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in
Column 3 of the Schedule to the Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No.
36012/22/93 Estt. (SCT) dated 08/09/93 which is amended vide OM No. 36033/2004 Estt. (Res.) dated
09/03/2004, further amended vide OM No. 36036/2/2013 Estt. (Res.) dtd. 30/05/2014****.

District Magistrate/DeputyCommissioner/
Place:
Any other Competent Authority
(With seal of the Office)
Dated:

*- Please delete word(s) which are not applicable.

**- As listed in the Annexure (for FORM OBC NCL).
***- The authority issuing the certificate needs to mention the details of Resolution of Government of
India, in which the caste of the candidate is mentioned as OBC.
****- As amended from time to time.

NOTE:
(a) The term 'Ordinarily resides' used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the
Representation of the people Act, 1950.
(b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
(i) District Magistrate/ Additional Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/ Additional Deputy
Commissioner/ Deputy Collector/ 1st Class Magistrate/ Sub Divisional magistrate/ Taluka
Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of 1st Class
Stipendiary Magistrate).
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate.
(iii) Revenue Office not below the rank of Tehsildar' and
(iv) Sub Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family resides.

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MORARJI DESAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF YOGA

Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
68, Ashok Road, New Delhi - 110001
Telefax: 011-23351099, 23721472, 23730418 Telefax: 011-23711657
Email: [email protected] Website: www.yogamdniy.nic.in