SHIKSHA ACHARYA (M. Ed.) ENTRANCE TEST- 2021 GUIDELINES CENTRAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY 56-57, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, (D-BLOCK) JANAKPURI, NEW DELHI-110058 Phone No. 011-28521258 Website :- www.sanskrit.nic.in E-Mail :- [email protected] 1 | P a g e INDEX Sl.No. Details Page No. 1. Brief Introduction of Central Sanskrit University 3 2. Eligibility for Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed) Entrance Test 4 5 3. Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) Entrance Test (SAET-2021) 5 4. Shiksha Acharya Programme Fee 5 5.A Reservation of seats 6 5.B 6 Competent Authorities for issuing the Certificates for Reserved Categories 6. Entrance Test – 2021 – Date and Timings 6 7. Examination Centers 7 8. Most Important 7 9. Instructions for filling the online application 7 10. Notable Points Before Online Applying 8 11. Duration of the Examination 8 12. Question Paper Format 9 13. Evaluation Method 9 14. Special Note – Results 9 15. SAET-2021 Syllabus 10 16. Sample Question Paper 11 2 | P a g e SHIKSHA ACHARYA (M.Ed) ENTRANCE TEST (SAET-2021) 1. Brief Introduction Of Central Sanskrit University The Government of India in pursuance of the recommendations of the Sanskrit Commission (1956-1957) established the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan on 15th October 1970 as an autonomous organization for the purpose of implementing the policies and programmes of the Central Government for the development, propagation and promotion of Sanskrit. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India has declared it as Deemed to be University on 7th May, 2002. The institute played a leading role in the field of Sanskrit education in the last decades. Consequently, the Government of India approved the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan as the Central Sanskrit University as per the Government of India Gazette No. CG-DL-A-17042020-219068 dated 17th April 2020. Accordingly, the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan is established as Central Sanskrit University from April 30, 2020. This organization is duly recognized by NCTE, U.G.C. and member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU). This Institution is assessed and accredited with 'A' grade by NAAC. Facilities for the study of programmes from Prak Shastri to Acharya/ Vidya-Varidhi (Ph.D.) are available in Campuses. Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) programme is available in 10 (ten) Campuses, where the admission is given on the basis of Shiksha Shastri Entrance Test (SSET). Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) programme is also available in its Campuses. 3 | P a g e 2. Eligibility for Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed) Entrance Test (I) Eligibility i. This programme is of Two years. Those students who have passed Shastri/B.A. (Skt.)/equivalent degree and/or Acharya/ M.A.(Skt.)/equivalent degree and Shiksha Shastri/B.Ed. (With Sanskrit Teaching) with 50% of marks from any recognized University are eligible. For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Caste (OBC)/ Person with disability (PwD) categories, 5% relaxation will be allowed in the minimum pass percentage required for admission. ii. At least 50% marks in both theory and practical papers separately and 50% marks in the aggregate are required in Shiksha Shastri./B.Ed.( With Sanskrit Teaching). iii. For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ Person with disability (PwD) categories, 5% relaxation will be allowed in the minimum pass percentage required for admission 45% in each section (Theory & Practical) and 45% in aggregate. iv. Admission to Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) programme will be given on the basis of prescribed reservations by the Govt. of India and in order of merit of the Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) Entrance Test 2021. (II) Age-limit A candidate seeking admission to Shiksha Acharya Programme must have completed 22 years of age on or before 1st October, 2021. No age relaxation will be permitted. (III) Method of Selection Admission to Shiksha Acharya programme will be through written entrance test called Shiksha Acharya Entrance Test (SAET). All candidates seeking admission to the programme must apply on prescribed online application. All eligible candidates will be required to appear for written test. Admit cards for appearing in the SAET will be uploaded on CSU website. While applying online application, each candidate is directed to mention his/her choice in maximum preference order for admission in CSU Campuses. The mentioned same choice preference order will be followed for admission in CSU Campuses. In case of non-availability of seats in the desired Campus, the admission may be given in any one of the Campuses according to merit. Merit-lists for admission will be prepared in All India level. The information for successful candidates will be uploaded on website. 4 | P a g e 3.Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed) Entrance Test (SAET-2021) This Shiksha Acharya Entrance Test 2021 is meant for admission to Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) programme in the CSU. The medium of instruction and examination will be Sanskrit only. In this University for the programme of Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) 100 seats are available. Campus Available seats Central Sanskrit University 50 Jaipur Campus Central Sanskrit University 50 Bhopal Campus Note – Admission/cancelation to be given/done in the concerned campus is under CSU Competent authority 4. Shiksha Acharya Programme Fees: Shiksha-Acharya-1st Year Rs.6100/- Shiksha-Acharya-2nd Year Rs.6600/- Tuition Fee Education is free, but for other expenditure a candidate will have to pay fees at the time of admission as per rules of the University. Other expenditures For whatever miscellaneous expenditure is to be done on matters related to training activities. This fund will be spent strictly in accordance with the students' activities only. 5 | P a g e 5 A. Reservation of seats is as follows: Out of the total number of seats in Shiksha Acharya, reservation as per rules of the Government of India will be applicable as indicated below:- For candidates belonging to Economically Weaker Section 10% For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste 15% For candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe 7.5% For Other Backward Classes (OBC) as per Central Govt. List 27% For Person with Disability (PwD) 3% For children/widows of Armed Forces Personnel disabled/killed during the war/Hostilities (Clear mentioning of disability/Death is essential in the 3% certificate) For sportsmen (For participating at National/International level 2% competitions only Note : In case of non-availability of reserved category candidates the seats will be filled up from the General Category candidates as per the directives of UGC/GOI. Candidate who belongs to any of the above reserved categories should bring a certificate of their category duly attested by a Gazetted Officer at the time of admission in Campuses. Failing which the eligibility will be rejected. In case of non-availability of such candidates, the seats will be filled from the general category. Allotment of reservation of seats will be done at the central level for CSU Campuses only. 5 B. Competent Authorities for issuing the Certificates for Reserved Categories are as under:- i. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC Category- District Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Tehsildar/Mandal Revenue officer (M.R.O.) ii. Otherwise abled and blind. Chief Medical Officer of Civil Hospital (Only 40% or more disability will be considered.) iii. For Children/Widows of Armed Forces personnel disabled/killed in the war/hostilities Secretary - Army/Navy/Air-force Board. 6. Entrance Test – 2021 Date and Timings : Central Sanskrit University will conduct Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed) Entrance Test (SAET- 2021), for two years Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) programme on 08th August, 2021 (Time -10:00 A.M. to 12:40 P.M.) tentatively at specified centers in different parts of the country. Eligible candidates can apply Online with in time for entrance test by following websites:- 6 | P a g e www.sanskrit.nic.in Important Dates : Online application (without late fee) – from 15th May, 2021 to 25th June, 2021 th Online application (with late fee) - from 26 June, 2021 to 05th July, 2021 th th Editing of online application – 06 July, 2021 to 10 July, 2021 th Date of Examination : 08 August, 2021 (Sunday) from 10.00 a.m. to 12.40 p.m. Download of Admit Cards 15 July, 2021 onwards 7. Examination Centres The allotment of the centre for examination shall be done as per information given by the student. Once the centre for examination is allotted, it will not be changed. The candidate has to appear at the allotted centre only. The examination centre can be changed/canceled by CSU priory information. S.No. Exam Centre S.No. Exam Centre S.No. Exam Centre 1 Shimla 8 Bengaluru 15 Tirupati 2 Hamirpur 9 Thrissur 16 Agartala 3 Chandigarh 10 Jaipur 17 Puri 4 Delhi 11 Kolkata 18 Cuttack 5 Lucknow 12 Patna 19 Bhubaneshwar 6 Varanasi 13 Mumbai 20 Jammu 7 Haridwar 14 Bhopal 8. Most Important 1. Read guidelines carefully. 2. These guidelines contain important information related to the Entrance Test. 3. Fill the online application carefully. 4. The facts mentioned in the online application will be duly verified at the time of examination and admission. 5. On verification of any type of false information legal action as per rules will be taken. It also includes disqualification from examination or cancellation of admission. 6. Upload your clear and latest photo on the online form. If the photo does not match properly at the time of examination/admission then it may result in disqualification from the examination/ cancellation of admission or any other legal action deemed fit. 7. Fee for Online Examination Form Rs.2000/- (without late fee) Fee for Online Examination Form Rs. 3000/- (with late fee) 9. Instructions for filling the online application The applicants appearing for SAET - 2021 can fill prescribed online application from websites of Central Sanskrit University, Delhi.