sacar_banner A PARTNER INSTITUTION OF INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY (School of Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies)
Certificate Programme PGD Indian Cultural Studies PGD Integral Education MA (Sri Aurobindo Studies) M.Phil (Sri Aurobindo Studies) PhD (Sri Aurobindo Studies)
M.PHIL IN SRI AUROBINDO STUDIES
  PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
During this intensive programme learners pursue a series of courses which help them build a strong foundation in the various aspects of the integral thought and vision of Sri Aurobindo. Students also complete an appropriate research methods course, and submit a research-based thesis as part of the programme requirements. Towards the end of the programme, the student makes a formal presentation of his or her completed thesis at SACAR. Guidance is provided for this thesis development and presentation. For foreign applicants, we generally suggest appropriate alternatives for this final presentation.
 
  PROGRAMME DURATION
* 18 months for full-time students
* 3 (three) years for part-time students
* Maximum time allowed to complete the programme: Four (4) years
 
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
A candidate must comply with ALL of the following pre-requisites.
1. A Master's degree or equivalent in any subject (minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grades in Master's programme).
2. Completed SACAR application form, submission of necessary documents and references to SACAR.
3. After an initial review of application, an English competency entrance examination may be required for some applicants.
4. Satisfactory passing of the entrance examination administrated by SACAR.
5. As part of the selection process, a phone/webcam/in-person interview may also be conducted in case of some applicants.