PG Diploma in Applied Vedanta (accredited)
About the Program
Critical thinking, problem solving, resilience, self-awareness and motivation is the crucial skill-set in the coming decade, according to the UN. Most mundane tasks will be done with the help of Artificial Intelligence. Therefore, professionals will have to move to more intellectual tasks. That’s where the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Vedanta comes in. It cultivates intellectual clarity, emotional resilience, and purposeful action — enabling students to remain steady amidst uncertain and demanding environments. It helps humans to reach the top of their fields of endeavor.
Grounded in the profound philosophy of Vedanta, the program doesn’t just teach concepts — it transforms perspectives. Students uncover a deeper meaning to life and gain mental strength. It facilitates a career with a purpose. The result is remarkable outer success combined with deep inner peace.
The residential program has a daily schedule that achieves lifelong habit formation. These habits ensure that living a healthy, affluent, harmonious, happy, fulfilled and productive life becomes the norm and not the exception.
Program Details
- Type: PG Diploma
- Subject: Applied Vedanta
- Duration: 1 Year (5 January–20 December 2026)
- Format: Fully Residential
- Medium: English for both instruction and examination
- Total Credits: 42
- Number of Seats: 10-15 Program
Why Choose Applied Vedanta?
In today’s fast-paced world, college youth face challenges such as stress, distractions, emotional turbulence, and the pressure to succeed. Furthermore, disruptions by Artificial Intelligence and other technologies which may cause possible loss of career paths is also a matter of concern. Also, students require skill sets that go beyond mere career training and include aspects such as health, relationships, personal financial management, etc.
The PG Diploma in Applied Vedanta blends Vedantic wisdom with practical tools to address these real life problems. It empowers students to align their actions with higher purpose, cultivate emotional well-being and sharpen their intellect.
Program Objectives:
The program is designed to develop the three primary faculties through which we engage with the world. When they work in harmony, life becomes a joyful journey.
Body
Making work dynamic through Karma Yoga or the principle of right action
Mind
Inculcating peace, resilience & the building of satisfying relationships through Bhakti Yoga or the means to purify emotions
Intellect
Developing clarity of thought & discrimination through Jnana Yoga
Program Outcomes:
After their study, students can take up any career of their choice and be a value addition to it! They will not be job hunters but job creators. They could be entrepreneurs, artists, counsellors, politicians, writers, innovators. Anything that requires original thinking. In every field, they would bring in qualities enshrined in Vedanta like clarity, service, and dexterity. This renders their personality well balanced in head, heart and hand. They may also become teachers of Vedanta who could initiate further ventures for getting this knowledge to all of humanity.
Curriculum Highlights:
The curriculum spans two semesters, combining essential Vedantic studies with a variety of supplementary courses for holistic development.
Key Course Areas:
Vedanta:
In-depth study of core texts, including the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads, for philosophical understanding.
Swadharma:
Project-based learning where students explore their inherent aptitudes with mentorship to hone them for their careers.
Yoga:
Practical sessions for physical well-being through asanas and pranayama.
Sanskrit:
Foundational and conversational Sanskrit to access classical Indian texts.
Diverse Ancillary Subjects:
Including Finance, Nutrition & Dietetics, English Literature, Classical Dance, Music, Sports, Traditional Stories, Greek Mythology, Astrophysics and Clearer Thinking, and a special session for sharing skills between students called “Educate Each Other”.
Course Format:
The course is fully residential and to be conducted at Vedanta Wisdom Trust, Chinchawali Tarf Atone, Atone, Raigad District, Maharashtra 402304.
There will be no holidays.
Students will be expected to stay on campus & follow the below daily schedule:
- 04:45 a.m. – Wake Up
- 04:55 a.m. – Prayer
- 05:00 a.m. – Self-study
- 06:00 a.m. – Tea(in room)
- 06:30 a.m. – Yoga
- 07:15 a.m. – Sports
- 07:45 a.m. – Shower
- 08:30 a.m. – Breakfast
- 09:30 a.m. – Class/Group Discussion
- 11:00 a.m. – Ancilliary Course
- 01:15 p.m. – Lunch
- 02:00 p.m. – Rest
- 03:00 p.m. – Self-study
- 04:15 p.m. – Tea
- 05:00 p.m. – Swadharma
- 07:15 p.m. – Classical/Devotional music
- 08:00 p.m. – Dinner
- 08:45 p.m. – Constitutional
- 09:00 p.m. – Retire
Course Evaluation:
Marks are awarded as follows in each semester:
- 50% weightage is through Internal evaluation. This includes assignments, quizzes, group discussions, presentations, etc.
- 50% weightage is given to final exams.
Passing Percentage is 50%.
Admission Procedure:
Eligibility: Undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum level of NEP 5.5 (UG 3rd year degree)
Documents to be Submitted:
True copies of:
- Class X Marksheet (NEP Level 3)
- Class XII Marksheet (NEP Level 4)
- UG 3rd Year Degree & Marksheet (NEP Level 5.5) OR UG 4th Year Honors Degree & Marksheet (NEP Level 6)
Selection Criteria:
The following are the three stages of selection:
1. UG Marks
To be greater than 50%
2. Essay
Along with the admission form, submission of an essay of not more than 500 words on the reason to enroll in the course
3. Interview
With the primary course faculty and Managing Trustee of the Vedanta Wisdom Trust, Dr. Janki Santoke
Important Dates:
Admissions will be open from 15 August 2025 and close on 1 December 2025.
Note: If all seats are filled before the close date, no new admissions will be entertained. Students are requested to complete the admission formalities (e.g. submission of essays, etc) as soon as possible so that they can be scheduled for the admission interview.
Classes will start on 5 January 2026 and end on 20 December 2026.
Acharyas:
Pramukh Acharya
The primary faculty of the course is Dr. Janki Santoke. Dr Santoke has been involved in the researchand education of Vedanta for close to four decades. She is a distinguished Vedanta scholar, author, and educator. As Founder and Managing Trustee of the Vedanta Wisdom Trust, she leads the initiative to establish the world’s first Vedanta University.
She has conducted courses on Vedanta and Bhagavad Gita at colleges like NM, Mithhibai, Amity, Lady Sri Ram, O P Jindal, Symbiosis and Rishihood. She is currently on the Board of Studies of Mithibai college.
She also conducts weekly online classes on Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita which reach an international audience. She has spread the message of Vedanta through her tours to the US, Europe & Sri Lanka.
Dr. Santoke is the author of four acclaimed books – How Do You Know What You Know? and The Happiness Guarantee trilogy – designed to enhance the quality of life. Rooted in the wisdom of Vedanta yet written in a contemporary, accessible style, these works offer practical insights for modern living.
Other Acharyas:
There will be subject experts for all the ancillary courses.
