Requirements
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Jyotish Visharada IAVAN
Jyotish Visharada IAVAN
The Jyotish Visharada, proficiency in Vedic astrology, examines the applicant’s knowledge of the foundation principles of Vedic Astrology. Jyotish Visharada applicants need to complete the following 600 hours through IAVAN recognized teachers and practitioners in the following categories: Approved classes, courses, audio recordings and private mentoring sessions with IAVAN recognized practitioners. Please see the list of IAVAN approved Jyotish Visharada teachers and practitioners on the IAVAN website.
Accreditation of IAVAN Hours
Classes with approved teachers, including attendance of approved CVA symposiums, conferences and workshops. (1 hour of class = 1 credit hour). There is no limit to the number of hours in this category.
Please send a list of classes attended with hours to your CVA tutor/sponsor with hours for each. Please include a copy of the program guide of class schedules, and note classes taken for credit towards your certification requirements.
Correspondence Courses
A maximum of 200 hours can be accrued through IAVAN approved teachers correspondence courses. The approved correspondence courses are listed under the names of the various teachers on the IAVAN approved teachers and tutors page on the website. Upon receiving your certificate of completion, please send a copy to your IAVAN approved tutor/sponsor for credit towards your certification requirements.
Audio Recordings
A maximum of 200 hours can be accumulated through audio recordings with IAVAN recognized teachers and practitioners. Please send documentation of purchase of a list of recordings to your IAVAN tutor/sponsor for credit towards your certification requirements. (1 hour audio = 1 credit hour)
Examination Process
IAVAN Jyotish Visharada examination fee is $200. This fee must be paid two weeks prior to taking the examination.
All documents must be received by the IAVAN certification liaison two weeks prior to taking the examination.
IAVAN exams are offered online and are scheduled for las Sunday of August every year.
Private tutorials with IAVAN-approved teachers/practitioners.
One hour of individual tutoring with homework given by the tutor = 10 credit hours.
Cost of private tutorials may vary by tutor.
Each student must complete 10 written chart interpretations.
Analysis of 10 Charts = 100 hours
- Student examination of the chart along with a summary of interpretation and rationale; minimum of 10 charts with 10 different Lagnas.
- Chart analyses are to be typed, a minimum of 5-7 pages for each chart.
- Student should show the ability to understand the foundational principles of Vedic chart interpretation.
- Student should demonstrate the ability to assess major life issues, and answer questions based upon the Vedic chart.
- Student should send copies of the 10 chart interpretations to their CVA tutor.
The IAVAN Visharada exam is a 5-hour exam. Upon passing the student will be granted a diploma certificate of Jyotish Visharada from the Intarnational Association of Vedic Astrology & Numerology.