(Note: The YIC course is a prerequisite and mandatory programme for all programmes under ODL)

I. Title of the Programme: The programme shall be called " Yoga Instructor’s Course" (YIC)
II. Aim of the Programme: The aim of the programme is to spread "Wellness through Yoga"
III. Objectives of the programme

  • To introduce basic principles and practices of Yoga to common people
  • To bring awareness of the fundamentals of Yoga for wellness in their daily lives
  • To bring peace and harmony in the society at large by introducing the Yogic way of life.
  • Become eligible for the certification process from Yoga Certification Board under MDIYN.

IV. Duration

  • The duration of Yoga Instructors Course is 3 months and 300 hours of learning
  • The maximum duration of the course is 1 year.

V. Eligibility: The candidate should have completed 10th Standard from a recognized board or equivalent.
VI. Medium of Instruction: English

  • The course shall be called Yoga Instructor’s Course abbreviated as YIC
  • There will be six intakes in every calendar year on the 1st of every month, January, March, May, July, September and November of every year.
  • The examination for the subjects shall be conducted at the end of programme as per the evaluation scheme of ODL.
  •  The minimum duration of the course will be 3 months and the maximum duration will be 12 months
  • The classes will be conducted through online for 3 months in which the last week of the 3rd month will be PCP at the campus.
  • The calendar of events in respect of the course shall be fixed by the Admissions Committee from time to time.
  • PCP Schedules are subject to change.
Category Total for Programme
Indian Nationals / SAARC Nationals /Residing in India
for last SIX years or more		 Rs 20,000
Non-Indian Nationals $1500