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Important note for August 2010 candidates
PCP/Residential Study Programme/Symposium will be held at SACAR, Pondicherry from October 4-10, 2010

Attendance is mandatory for PGD, MA, M.Phil &Ph.D students 
Attendance is recommended for Certificate students.

Foreign applicants may be exempt from attending the PCP.
For questions, please email at sacaroffice@gmail.com

 

Academic Calendar

All our programmes and courses (except the 6-month Certificate Programme) are designed around a semester system. There are two semesters in one academic year and each semester is 16-week long.

The academic semesters at SACAR generally begin as per the following schedule:

August Semester
First day of the Semester: August 15
Last day of the Semester: December 15

February Semester
First day of the Semester: February 21
Last day of the Semester: June 21

In a certain year, the first and last days of the semesters may vary slightly because of several reasons. These changes are notified to the learners in advance.

 

How to Apply

Applications for admissions are accepted on an ongoing basis, and accepted learners can start the programme in either of the two semesters.

Deadline for submitting application by email is June 23 July 15
Deadline for submitting signed paper June 30 July 22  

For questions about any of our programmes click here.

DOWNLOAD PDF APPLICATION FORM for (Click here to download PDF reader)

  1. Certificate Programme in Introduction to Sri Aurobindo Studies (CPISAS)
  2. Post Graduate Diploma in Studies in Indian Culture (PGDSIC)
  3. Post Graduate Diploma in Studies in Integral Education (PGDIE)
  4. Master of Arts in Sri Aurobindo Studies (MASAS)
  5. MPhil in Sri Aurobindo Studies (MPHILAU)
  6. Ph.D in Sri Aurobindo Studies (PHDAU)

Email the completed form to sacaroffice@gmail.com. In order for the admissions committee to complete their review process, a signed copy of the completed application form, required documents and application fee must be sent to

The Director
SACAR
39, Vanniar Street, Vaithikuppam,
Puducherry - 605012

For learners wishing to start in August semester, generally the admission requirements and procedures are completed by mid-June. For those starting in semester II (February), the deadline is generally in mid-December. The exact dates for completing all the admission requirements are announced every semester.

 

Eligibility for Admission

 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME

  1. Completed secondary education with a satisfactory grade/percentage.
  2. Adequate competency in English language. After an initial review of application, an English competency entrance examination may be required for some applicants. 
  3. Completed application form, submission of necessary documents and references.

Special Considerations: Applicants who do not hold a higher education certificate but who have, through other means, acquired the necessary academic skills for study at the level of difficulty demanded by this programme may also be considered by the Director of SACAR.

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 POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA

  1. A Bachelor’s degree or higher education certificate, in any subject,
  2. Adequate competency in English language. After an initial review of application, an English competency entrance examination may be required for some applicants. 
  1. Completed application form, submission of necessary documents and references.

Special Considerations: Applicants who do not hold a higher education certificate but who have, through other means, acquired the necessary academic skills for study at the level of difficulty demanded by this programme may also be considered by the Director of SACAR.

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M.A. IN SRI AUROBINDO STUDIES

A candidate must comply with ALL of the following pre-requisites.

  1. A Bachelor’s degree or higher education certificate, in any subject.
  2. Adequate competency in English language. After an initial review of application, an English competency entrance examination may be required for some applicants. 
  3. EITHER successful completion of the SACAR Certificate Programme in Introduction to Sri Aurobindo Studies, OR, passing of a SACAR entrance test that covers the basics of thought and vision of Sri Aurobindo.
  4. Submission of a 2-4-page essay on any topic of applicant's choice. The topic may concern any recent social, cultural, political, economic event or issue pertinent to India or rest of the world. Alternatively, applicants may choose a topic that is of spiritual or philosophical significance. Since there are often multiple sides to the ongoing debate and discussion surrounding an issue or a topic, applicants are encouraged to incorporate in your essay different viewpoints in order to present a wider and more inclusive picture.
  5. Completed application form, submission of necessary documents and references.

Special Considerations: Applicants who do not hold a higher education certificate but who have, through other means, acquired the necessary academic skills for study at the level of difficulty demanded by this programme may also be considered by the Director of SACAR.

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M.PHIL IN SRI AUROBINDO STUDIES

A candidate must comply with ALL of the following pre-requisites.

  1. A Master’s degree or equivalent in any subject.
  2. At the time of the application for admission, the candidate is required to submit an Initial Research Idea Paper (1,000 words) mentioning the proposed research area, the importance or relevance of the proposed research, how the proposed research will address any gaps in the knowledge created by pre-existing research, general approach that will be adopted for the research, the broad method which will be employed – qualitative or quantitative method, philosophical, historical or any other method, data gathering method/s to be used, and the likely direction of conclusions and/or recommendations that might emerge from the research findings.
  3. The candidate will also be required to submit a synopsis or summary (maximum 200 words) of the above mentioned Research Idea Paper.
  4. Satisfactory passing of the entrance exam administrated by SACAR.
  5. After an initial review of application, an English competency entrance examination may be required for some applicants. 
  6. Completed SACAR application form, submission of necessary documents and references.
  7. As part of the selection process, a phone/webcam/in-person interview may also be conducted in case of some applicants.

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Ph.D. IN SRI AUROBINDO STUDIES

Category "A" without Course Work
Category "B" with Course Work

A candidate must comply with ALL of the following pre-requisites.

Category ‘A’ (without course work)
  1. Masters/ MPhil Sri Aurobindo Studies.
  2. 5 or more years of relevant teaching /practical /industry /professional /self learning experience in the filed, appropriateness of which will be determined by SACAR admission committee. Candidates need to provide sufficient documentation in support of the above.
  3. At the time of the application for admission, the candidate is required to submit an Initial Research Idea Paper (4,500 words) mentioning the proposed research area, the importance or relevance of the proposed research, how the proposed research will address any gaps in the knowledge created by pre-existing research, general approach that will be adopted for the research, the broad method which will be employed – qualitative or quantitative method, philosophical, historical or any other method, data gathering method/s to be used, and the likely direction of conclusions and/or recommendations that might emerge from the research findings.
  4. The candidate will also be required to submit a synopsis or summary (maximum 200 words) of the above mentioned Initial Research Idea Paper.
  5. Satisfactory passing of the entrance exam administrated by SACAR.
  6. After an initial review of application, an English competency entrance examination may be required for some applicants. 
  7. Completed SACAR application form, submission of necessary documents and references.
  8. As part of the selection process, a phone/webcam/in-person interview may also be conducted in case of some applicants.
Category ‘B’ (with course work)
  1. A Master’s degree or equivalent in any subject.
  2. At the time of the application for admission, the candidate is required to submit an Initial Research Idea Paper (1,000 words) mentioning the proposed research area, the importance or relevance of the proposed research, how the proposed research will address any gaps in the knowledge created by pre-existing research, general approach that will be adopted for the research, the broad method which will be employed – qualitative or quantitative method, philosophical, historical or any other method, data gathering method/s to be used, and the likely direction of conclusions and/or recommendations that might emerge from the research findings.
  3. The candidate will also be required to submit a synopsis or summary (maximum 200 words) of the above mentioned Research Idea Paper.
  4. Satisfactory passing of the entrance exam administrated by SACAR.
  5. After an initial review of application, an English competency entrance examination may be required for some applicants. 
  6. Completed SACAR application form, submission of necessary documents and references.
  7. As part of the selection process, a phone/webcam/in-person interview may also be conducted in case of some applicants.