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Anyone with a sincere desire to learn Vedic philosophy, Bhagavad Gita, and spiritual practices can enrol in our introductory and foundational courses. Our student community spans students, working professionals, homemakers, and experienced devotees from all backgrounds.
No, formal initiation (Diksha) is not required for enrolling in introductory, foundational, or most online modules. For accredited Bhakti Sastri diploma courses, students are expected to follow regular sadhana (chanting 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra and following 4 regulative principles) and have an endorsement from a senior devotee / temple authority.
Yes! DIVE provides both live interactive online batches via Zoom/video conferencing with access to recorded archives, as well as physical/residential classroom courses conducted at ISKCON Temple - Glory of India, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi.
Eligibility criteria vary by program:
- Introductory & Foundational Courses: Age 16+, interest in Vedic culture.
- Bhakti Sastri Diploma: Age 18+, basic prior reading of Bhagavad Gita As It Is, committed sadhana practice (at least 12 months), and a devotee recommendation.
- ISKCON Disciples Course (IDC): Practicing devotee seeking initiation or deepening disciple consciousness.
Visit our Courses page, select your course, click "Apply Now", fill in the online registration form, and submit. You will receive an immediate confirmation email and further onboarding guidelines from our admissions coordinator.
For certified academic programs like Bhakti Sastri, evaluations consist of:
- Closed-book short answer and objective tests.
- Open-book philosophical essays and application questions.
- Sloka recitation and memorization assessments.
- Attendance and classroom participation.
Yes, students who fulfill the attendance threshold and pass the course assessments will receive an official course completion certificate / accredited Bhakti Sastri diploma recognized across ISKCON centers globally.
Recorded lectures and study material slides are made available in the student portal. If you miss a class due to unavoidable circumstances, you can review the video recording and submit your module assignments accordingly.
Course fees are non-profit and nominal, intended to cover course literature, study guides, software infrastructure, teacher seva, and examination processing. Exact fees are mentioned on each course description.
Yes! International students are warmly welcome in our online programs. All course timings are specified in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Still Have Questions?
Our admissions coordinators are happy to assist you with course selection and registration.