BYB - Important Information for all Applicants
Important: All application formalities must be finalised before joining the University.
Ashram life experience
Overseas
candidates applying for the one year course who have no prior (or insufficient)
ashram life experience, are strongly advised to spend some time in any
of the Satyananda Yoga centres/ashrams around the world in order to gain
essential ashram life experience. This will give some exposure to the
lifestyle that will be experienced at Ganga Darshan.
The following four international Satyananda Yoga information centres may be contacted for information about the closest centre to you:
For all Asian countries contact:
Satyananda Yoga Academy Australasia
For all European countries:
See the links page.
For USA and Canada contact:
Satyananda Yoga North America
For all South American countries contact:
Satyananda Yoga South America
The Benefits of Gurukul Discipline (all applicants)
The disciplines of the gurukul are designed to encourage positive growth in each individual, as well as maintaining the integrity of this unique environment. Each student will be requested to abide by these disciplines during their stay. In the unlikely event that a student is unable to comply with these rules, disciplinary action will be taken by the BYB Administration.
Individual Financial Arrangements
All applicants
Credit card facilities are not available in Munger. Credit cards can only be used in Kolkata (Calcutta), Delhi or other major cities, where money can be received instantly and the service is reliable. However, once the course has commenced frequent travel to such cities will not be possible.
Indian applicants
It is advisable to bring enough cash to cover the period of your stay in the ashram.
Overseas applicants
In Munger a bank account must be opened to receive any money from abroad. As bank transfers can take two to four months and encashment of cheques can take three to six months, such arrangements are not a viable option. In general you are advised not to rely on bank transfers and encashment of cheques either for payment of your course fees or for your personal financial needs while in Munger. It is essential to bring sufficient cash or travellers cheques for your individual needs.
Travel Documents (for Overseas students)
Overseas students must present the following upon arrival at the Institute:
- Valid passport
- Visa valid for the full duration of the course, without which they
will not be admitted.
Be aware that admitted students are expected to remain on campus for the full period of the course and there is no opportunity for personal travel during this time.
Furthermore, if a candidates visa has been endorsed for study at this Institute, they are required to register with the local authorities within 2 weeks of entry to the country, and also to depart India within 2 weeks of departure from the campus (at the conclusion of the course). In addition, this endorsement will preclude the candidate touring or travelling as a tourist on that visa. - Return airline ticket to the student’s own country or proof of a bank fund to cover the same
Recommended Arrival Date
Indian applicants
Indian applicants are expected to reach Munger and contact the ashram one day prior to the Selection Test and Adaptability to Ashram Life Interview.
Overseas applicants
Overseas applicants are requested to arrive at Ganga Darshan one week prior to the Selection Test and Adaptability to Ashram Life Interview in order to acclimatise to the weather and the environment.
All applicants
Please advise us in advance of your expected arrival date and time, as well as any changes to your proposed arrival date. As the gates close at 5.00 pm, students are requested to arrive at Ganga Darshan before that time.
Train details to Munger here.
Fully residential course
Bihar Yoga Bharati courses are intensive and require that all students remain within the ashram during the entire period of the course, withdrawing temporarily from the distractions of daily life. This means that for the duration of the course, you will not be able to access external services, including e-mail, banking and shopping.
Basic provisions and personal items can be purchased on campus. Foreign exchange is also available.
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