Govt. P.G. College Online MA in Yoga Admission 2024-25, Exam Pattern, Result, Cut Off

ONLINE MA YOGA

MA Yoga is a postgraduate course that is usually 2 years long, but the duration can vary from college to college. This course trains students to develop skills in yoga therapy, to help people suffering from psychosomatic disorders, and help society in the general.

To be eligible for a MA in Yoga, candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Yoga or a related field with a minimum 45% aggregate score. However, the eligibility for admission may differ from institute to institute. Some institutions also take on-spot physical tests to check your yoga skills.

Most of the colleges grant admission to this course on the basis of the marks scored by the candidate in the previous examination, followed by a personal interview. However, very few colleges also take entrance exams for this course.

The areas that are covered during the degree include the basics and fundamentals of yoga and yoga therapy, including the human anatomy, psychological processes, and practical applications, and there is much more to be learned than just that. The average fee for this course ranges from INR 10,000 to INR 1,20,000, however, the fees for each college is different and depend upon the student’s percentage in their bachelor’s degree.

Candidates can pursue the  Master of Science (MSc) in Yoga as well, however, the only difference between the two postgraduate courses is that the MA is more related to the arts and humanities, an MSc has a more technical and scientific focus.

Why Should You Study MA Yoga

Listed below are the reasons for candidates to continue their education in the field of yoga by pursuing a master’s degree in it.

• Since the demand for yoga instructors and well-qualified yoga professionals has been growing by 30-35% every year, the number of yoga schools and certification academies has also increased. So, the demand for teachers and yoga instructors are expected to increase in the future.
• The course is beneficial for experienced yoga instructors or health practitioners, including medical professionals who want to learn and use yoga techniques for the treatment of various diseases.
• Being skilled and certified in the practices of Tithe yoga gives students the opportunity to not only work on their career in India but easily take it abroad to establish a career there as well.
• Not only will candidates learn to help others through yoga, but also themselves by practicing the art of yoga regularly and preventing diseases, and reducing stress, anxiety, depression, etc.
• The salary of the yoga professional can increase with the amount of experience they have gained. When they were first starting out with their professional studies – the salary may seem to be a disappointment, but it will increase with time.

MA Yoga Eligibility

The eligibility criteria to get admission in the top colleges of India that offers MA in Yoga are as follows:

• Completion of the graduate course in any stream or some universities ask for a BA/ BSc in Yoga Therapy or a background in Yoga.
• The minimum percentage that needs to be scored by the student is 50%, with a 5% relaxation in most universities for minorities.
• As such, there is no age limit for any yoga course, however, some universities have the upper age limit of the postgraduate course as 35 years.

If a candidate's current qualifications are not listed on the university’s website, it would be beneficial for them to the current contact the admissions team or an admissions officer to find out whether or not they are eligible for the course.

TOP UNIVERSITIES

• Sai Nath University
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
• Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
• Gujarat Vidyapith University
• Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth 
• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
• Banaras Hindu University
• Shoolini University
• Jiwaji University