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SREE SANKARACHARYA UNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT, KALADY P.O., ERNAKULAM, KERALA – 683 574 (Website: www.ssus.ac.in) No. Acd.B1/3085/SSUS/2021 Dated: 09.03.2021

ADMISSION TO THE M.A. ,M Sc, M.S.W. , MFA ,MPES and P.G.Diploma

PROGRAMMES 2021

NOTIFICATION

Online applications are invited from eligible candidates to the following Programmes for the academic year 2021-’22 at the Kalady and various Regional Campuses of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady. Names of the Campus and details of

Programmes offered at the respective campuses are given as under. 1. Main Campus, Kalady a) M.A. - Malayalam, Hindi, English, History, Philosophy, Music, Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattom, Theatre, Comparative Literature & Linguistics, Sanskrit Sahitya, Sanskrit Vedanta, Sanskrit Vyakarana, Sanskrit Nyaya, Sanskrit General, Sanskrit Vedic Studies, Sociology and Museology. b) M Sc. – Psychology and Geography c) Master of Social Work (MSW) d) Master of Fine Arts ( Visual Arts) (MFA) e) Master of Physical Education and Sports(MPES) f) P.G.Diploma in Translation and Office Proceedings in Hindi 2. Regional Campus, Thiruvananthapuram M.A. – Malayalam, Hindi, English, History, Sanskrit Sahitya, Sanskrit Vedanta, Sanskrit Vyakarana and Sanskrit Nyaya

3. Regional Campus, Panmana 2

M.A. – Malayalam, Hindi, Sanskrit Vedanta, English 4. Regional Campus, Ettumanoor M.A. – Malayalam, Hindi and Sanskrit Sahitya P.G.Diploma in Translation and Office Proceedings in Hindi P.G Diploma in Wellness and Spa Management. 5. Regional Campus, Thuravoor a) M.A. – Malayalam, Sanskrit Sahitya and History b) Master of Social Work (MSW) 6. Regional Campus, Tirur

a) M.A. – Malayalam, Hindi, History, English, Arabic, Sanskrit Sahitya and Sanskrit Vyakarana b) Master of Social Work (MSW) 7. Regional Campus, Koyilandy M.A. – Urdu, Sanskrit Sahitya, Sanskrit Vedanta , Malayalam, Hindi and Sanskrit General 8. Regional Campus, Payyannur a) M.A. – Malayalam, Hindi, History, Philosophy, Sanskrit Sahitya, Sanskrit Vyakarana and Sanskrit Vedanta b) Master of Social Work ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION i) M.A.& M Sc Admission to various M.A. & M Sc Programmes for the academic year 2020-21 is based on the marks obtained in the Entrance Examination /interview to be conducted in May 2021. Eligibility for applying to M.A./M.Sc programme is any Under Graduate degree recognized by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit . Those regular students under Choice Based Credit and Semester System of U.G. programme who have successfully completed all the courses and semesters of I to V Semesters and appearing for the final semester examination in April-May 2021 are also eligible to apply for the programmes offered on the condition that they should produce the provisional /degree certificate by 31.8.2021. Those who secure a minimum of 40% of Marks in the entrance examinations will be qualified for admission. A relaxation of 5% will be available for applicants belonging to SC/ST and differently abled categories. Aptitude and practical test will be conducted for M.A. Music, Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattom and Theatre in addition to the written test. No person shall be eligible for admission to a 3

PG programme if he/ she is currently on the rolls of a PG programme in another subject/ discipline offered by the University. The transfer certificate shall be produced at the time of admission. ii) MSW Eligibility for applying to MSW programme is a bachelor degree in any discipline (10+2+3) recognized by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit. Admission to the MSW programme will be on the basis of the an Comprehensive Social Work Admission Test conducted by the University. Those who have obtained an Under Graduate Degree , or are appearing for final semester Under Graduate Degree examinations are eligible to attend the Admission Test . A prospective student seeking admission to MSW is expected to have competencies in the following faculties and the admission test has to invariably test these aspects of aspirant. Aptitude - to serve the society and to take up social work as a profession. Knowledge - a general knowledge on society, social problems and development issues for the application of them in the practices of social work and knowledge backgrounds to support the academic learning Skill - for effective communication, for organizing and managing people and programs, and leading qualities. Intellect - to competitively perform in academic activities Language - Proficiency in English apart from other working Languages. The admissions including the choice of the campus will be based on the final rank list prepared by the University according to the University regulations and government directions. 10% weightage (of the mark in the Common admission test) will be added to marks secured in the Common Admission Test to the candidates having Bachelor’s degree in Social work as their eligibility while preparing the final rank list. A relaxation of 5% marks will be available for applicants belonging to SC/ST and Differently Abled categories on the eligibilty for qualifying admission test. The transfer certificates shall be produced at the time of admission. No person shall be eligible for admission to a PG programme if he/ she is currently on the rolls of a PG programme in another subject/ discipline offered by the University. iii) MFA A candidate seeking admission for the 2 year Master of Fine Arts Degree Programme shall fulfill the following condition. (a) Should have passed the Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts in concerned subject of any University recognized by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate. SC/ST candidates are eligible for 5% marks relaxation. 4

(b) No person shall be eligible for admission to a P.G. Programme if he/she is currently on the rolls for a P.G. Programme in another discipline offered by the University. (c) A student should produce an equivalency certificate if he/she is availed the degree from the universities outside of Kerala State. iv) MPES A candidate for admission to the two-year Master of Physical Education and Sports (M.P.E.S) Degree Programme shall fulfill the following conditions : 1) Should have passed the Bachelor Degree in Physical Education (B.P.E)/B.P.Ed /B.P.E.S of any university recognized by Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady OR have passed a post graduate degree in Physical Education of at least one year duration of an Indian or Foreign University or Board appointed by the Education Department of the State or Union Territory recognized by the Sree Sankaracharya University Of Sanskrit, Kalady, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. 2) Those who are appearing for the final year degree is eligible to write the entrance test and attend the practical component as detailed in the selection procedure. 3) The transfer certificate shall be produced at the time of admission and the Migration certificate can be produced at a later date. 4) No person shall be eligible for admission to a P.G degree programme if he/she is currently on the Rolls for a P.G programme in another discipline offered by the University 5) Should be below the age of 28 years as on Ist July of the concerned year. SC/ST candidates will be given the eligible relaxation. Age relaxation of one year per Inter University Participation will be given, limited to a maximum of three years. 6) Should be physically fit for daily heavy load of physical activities and should not have physical deformity or mental disability. 7) In the event of pregnancy during the programme, women students may be permitted to discontinue for a minimum period of 15 (fifteen) months and allowed to rejoin in the beginning of the same semester, whether summer or monsoon from where they discontinued, that immediately follows the period of break.

Selection Procedure : The candidates shall be selected for admission from the rank list prepared on the basis of the following criteria. a) Written Test (Based on B.P.E./B.P.Ed./B.P.E.S Syllabus) - 50 marks b) Game Proficiency - 25 marks 5 c) Physical Fitness Test( AAHPERD youth fitness test) - 15 marks d) Sports Achievement - 10 marks Total -100 marks Candidates should secure 50% marks in the selection test to be included in the rank list. General reservation rules applicable to post graduate degree course at the university departments shall be followed while admitting candidates from the rank list. A relaxation of 5% will be available for applicants belonging to SC/ST. v) P.G.Diploma in Translation and Office Proceedings in Hindi Eligibility for admission to the P.G.Diploma in Translation and Office Proceedings in Hindi Programme shall be a Degree in any discipline recognized by this University. Candidates who discontinued a P.G.Course shall not be admitted to the P.G. Diploma Programme. Students who undergo any regular P.G.Programme can seek admission to the P.G.Diploma Programme. There is no age restriction in admission. Students who are appearing for their final Degree examination can also apply. vi) P.G.Diploma in Wellness and Spa Management. Candidates who have passed BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) Degree from an institution recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine and shall possess a permanent registration in the respective council/Board of the concerned state, are eligible for admission. The Original certificates of the qualifying examination, Permanent Registration, Transfer Certificate and Migration Certificate shall be produced at the time of the admission. If the Migration Certificate is not produced at the time of admission, the same shall be submitted within a period of two months from the date of admission. No person shall be eligible for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma Programme if he/she is currently on the Rolls for any academic programmes in any other subject/discipline offered in this University or in any other institution.The maximum age for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Wellness and Spa Management shall be 35.

Selection shall be made on the basis of the marks of the qualifying examination, Group Discussion, Physical fitness and Interview. The maximum marks will be 100, of which 50 marks for the qualifying examination, 20 marks for Group Discussion, 10 marks for physical fitness and 20 marks for interview. 6

Group discussion and Interview shall be conducted by a committee consisting of Campus Director, Head of the Department of Ayurveda and an External Expert, nominated by the Head of the Department of Ayurveda. Candidates who have secured 50% of the total marks shall be eligible for admission (45% for SC/ST candidates).

Number of Seats for the Post Graduate Diploma Programme shall be 5, out of which 2 seats are reserved for the outside state candidates. In the absence of eligible outside state candidates, the same shall be filled up by the eligible candidates from Kerala. Increase in the number of seats will be considered by the University as and when required. Outside state candidates shall produce proof of residence/nativity/domicile certificate from the competent authority along with the application. All the P.G.Programmes in the university are conducted under Outcome BasedTeaching, Learning and Evaluation Scheme.

Programme Outcomes of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit for the P.G.Programmes 1: Critical Thinking 2: Communication 3. Self – directed and Life-long Learning 4. Ethics ❖ Those candidates who have completed one PG programme in regular stream are not eligible for another PG programme , except for Music,Painting,Dance,Theatre. However such students will not be eligible for any fees concession,hostel facilities,contest in election.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

All eligible candidates applied for admission to various programmes under this notification will be called for an Entrance Examination, and Aptitude test /interview, as the case may be. The P.G. Programme in a Campus will be offered only if there are atleast 5 (five) candidates for Sanskrit Programmes and 10 (ten) candidates for non Sanskrit Programmes registered as their first choice and got admitted for the programme. If sufficient candidates are not available for a particular programme in a Campus, such students will be transferred to the nearest Regional Campus of the University offering that programme.

OPTION FACILITY 7

There will be separate entrance examination / interview for each Programme. The candidates can apply for maximum of three Programmes regardless of the subjects they had taken in their graduate level (unless specified). Candidates can opt only upto a maximum of three campuses as their choice of study. Separate application forms should be submitted for each Programme .

Entrance Examination for P.G. Programmes/P.G.Diploma Programmes will be conducted only at those Campuses offering the programme. If sufficient candidates are not available for a particular programme in a Campus, the Entrance Examination will be conducted in the nearest Campus offering the Programme. HOW TO REGISTER Candidates seeking admission to the above P.G. Programmes shall register for Entrance Examination through online in the University Website www.ssus.ac.in/ www.ssusonline.org on or before20.04.2021. FEE FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Programme General SC/ST MA Rs. 150/- Rs. 50/- M Sc. Rs. 150/- Rs. 50/- MSW/MFA / MA Museology Rs. 300/- Rs.100/- MPES Rs. 500/- Rs.100/- P.G.Diploma in Translation & Rs.150/- Rs. 50/- Office Proceedings in Hindi P.G.Diploma in Wellness and Rs.500/- Rs. 200/- Spa Management

Those who wish to appear for Entrance Examination for more than one subject of P.G. Programme, should pay the Entrance Examination Fee separately for each Programme. The fee for Entrance Examination should be paid online or by way of SSUS chalan receipt which can be remitted at any branch of the Union Bank of India.

Submission of Print Copy of online Application Printed copy of the online application shall be sent to the Heads of concerned Departments for courses at University Campus, Kalady / Directors of Regional Campuses for courses offered at Regional Campuses on or before 26.04.2021 with copies of all documents in proof qualification, community/caste, income etc. and the original fee receipt. 8

IMPORTANT DATES Last date of submission of application through online : 20.04.2021, 5 pm Last date of receipt of Print Copy : 26.04.2021, 5 pm University reserves the right to make any change in the course content and campus without assigning reasons whatsoever. More details can be had from the prospectus and University Website www.ssus.ac.in/www.ssusonline.org

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