Jain Vishva Bharati University offers various courses at postgraduate, graduate, and at Phd levels. Only limited seats are available for Phd level courses. The admission to the course is offered on the basis of an entrance test. The University (Jain Vishva Bharati University) itself carries out the entrance test. The streams to which the doctorate level courses are offered are mentioned below

• Jainology and Comparative Religion & Philosophy
• Sanskrit and Prakrit
• Science of Living, Preksha Meditation and Yoga
• Nonviolence and Peace
• Social Work
• Education
• English

Structure of Jain Vishva Bharati University Research Entrance Test

Jain Vishva Bharati University Research Entrance Test is carried out in two papers. First paper is a General cum Research based Aptitude Test. The time duration allotted for the first paper is 1 hour. Paper I include objective model questions only. The number of questions for the same is 50 and the total marks for the paper is 100.

Second paper includes questions based on the respective subject. More clearly, the questions for Paper II will be on the bases of the syllabus of the qualifying PG degree (in the concerned subject). The test covers Objective type, Short answer type as well as essay model questions.  There will be 20 questions from Objective type, which carries 40 marks. The number of Short answer type questions is 7, which carry 40 marks. The rest of 20 marks out of 100 (total marks) is given for one essay model question. The candidate should complete the second paper with in time duration of 3 hours.

Syllabus of Jain Vishva Bharati University Research Entrance Test

Paper -1

• Research Aptitude
• Reasoning
• Current Affairs

Paper-II

Jainology and Comparative Religion & Philosophy

• Jain culture and art
• Literature pertaining to the explanation of scriptures
• Philosophical literature
• Jain History – Parsvanath
• Purana and Charita
• Jain poetic and narrative literature
• Yoga literature
• Pudgalastikaya
• Relation between dhravya, guna and paryaya
• Cosmology
• Dharmastikaya and adharmastikaya
• Concept of space
• Kala
• Jivastikaya
• Jainachara Mimamsa
• Origin and growth of the principles of Jaina ethics
• Sadhus Shravakchara (Conduct of laities)
• Shadjivastikaya
• Achara Mimamsa - Shramanachara
• Jain religion in the pre-historic period
• Shadavshyaka
• Nine categories of truth (Nava tattva)
• Parishaha
• Jain yoga
• Stages of development of yogic views
• The nature of Parmanu
• Form of meditation
• Support based meditation and conceptions
• Preksha meditation
• The form of yoga
• The agamic source of preksha meditation
• Anupreksha
• Leshya: its nature and its divisions
• The nature of Samadhi
• Concept and varieties of Samadhi
• Yoga of Action (Kriya-Yoga)
• Eight-fold yoga
• Ten impediments and life-style
• Object of meditation (karmasthanas)
• Divisions and sub-divisions of karma
• Materiality of karma
• The nature of karma, cause of bondage and its process
• Theory of karma and Spirituality
• The theory of karma in context of psychology
• Part B – analysis of action
• Karma theory and rebirth
• Gunasthana
• Niyati (Destiny)

Sanskrit and Prakrit

• Rigveda
• Vasistha and Vasistha’s contribution to the Rigveda and Rigvedic  Culture
• Atharvaveda
• Mimamsa
• Poetics and Dramaturgy
• Vyakarana
• Sahitya
• Nirukta of Yaska
• Prachina Nyaya
• Yajnavalkyasmrti – relevant portion
• Introduction to Dharmasastra
• Meaning of Dharma
• Scope of Dharma
• Literature – Sutras, Smrtis, Puranas
• A relation between the Dharmasastra and Arthasastra

Science of Living, Preksha Meditation and Yoga

• Applied Science of Living and Research Methodology
• Science of Living, Preksha Meditation and Yoga
• Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Science of Living and Value Education
• Applied Psychology and Science of Living
• Spirituality & Science
• Science of Living & Health
• Science of Living in Personal Management

Nonviolence and Peace

• Family Satyagraha
• Ahimsa
• Causes of War
• Custom of War
• Constitution of the Oberlin Non-Resistance Society
• Nonresistance Asserted
• Doctrine of the Sword
• Four Basic Positions on Violence
• Mistakes about Peace
• Gandhi and his Myths
• My Faith in Nonviolence

Social Work

• Criminology and Correctional Administration
• Family and Child Welfare
• Human Resource Management
• Industrial Relations & Labour Welfare
• Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
• Personnel Management
• Rural and Urban Community Development and Schools Social Work
• Urban and Rural Community Development

Education

• Advanced Educational Psychology
• Comparative Education and Curriculum Development
• Research Methodology and Statistics in Education
• Philosophical and Sociological Bases of Education

English

• Non-British English Literatures
• Semiotics / Semiology / Pragmatics
• English Linguistics/ Stylistics
• Culture Studies/ Film Studies
• Indian Literature in English

Eligibility Criteria

Pass in PG degree is the minimum qualification required to attend the entrance test. The qualification must be obtained from either Jain Vishva Bharati University or any other equivalent University. The candidate should possess minimum 55% marks in the qualifying examination.

How to Apply?

The candidates can apply for the entrance test through the official portal of Jain Vishva Bharati University. They can purchase the application form along with the prospectus by paying a fee amount of Rs.500/-. This method is applicable if the application form is collected directly. Those who download the application through the website must submit the fee in the form of DD. A separate fee of Rs. 750/- must be transferred in favour of Registrar, Jain Vishva Bharati University. This fee is meant for attending the entrance test.

How to fill the Form?

• Understand the information brochure before filling the form
• Fill all the columns in the form with exact details
• Sent the completed application form along with all the necessary documents to the destination before the deadline
• Write the name of the candidate on the back of the DD.
• Keep the DD and a photocopy of the completed application for future reference

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Last date for receiving completed application: Last week of October, 2012

Date of Entrance Examination: First week of November, 2012

Date of Interview (if selected from entrance exam): Second week of November, 2012

List of Jain Vishva Bharati University Research Entrance Test Centres

Jain Vishva Bharati University, Ladnun

Contact Address for Jain Vishva Bharati University Research Entrance Test

• Address: Jain Vishva Bharati Institute , Ladnun - 341 306 (Rajasthan)
• Phone: 01581 - 222110,224332
• Fax: 01581-223472, 222230
• E-mail: [email protected]

Colleges Accepting Jain Vishva Bharati University Research Entrance Test Score

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Reference Books for Jain Vishva Bharati University Research Entrance Exam

• Comparative Religion by A S Geden
• Comparing Religions Through Law By Jacob Neusner , Tamara Sonn
• Facets of Jainology by Vilas Adinath Sangave
• Sanskrit and Prakrit Poetry by T Colebrook
• A Catalogue of the Sanskrit and Prakrit Manuscript in the Indian Institute Library by Arthur Berriedale Keith
• Indian Literature in English: New Perspectives by K V Surendran
• Indian Literature in English- New Perspectives by Surendran Kv
• Sanskrit and Prakrit: Socio- Linguistic Issues by Madhav M Deshpande
• Nonviolence and Peace Building in Islam by Mohammed Abu Nimer
• Nonviolence and Peace Psychology by Springer
• Social Work by Armando Morales
• Social Work by Edward T Devine
• A History of Indian Literature in English by Arvind Krishna Mehrotra
• Concise History of Indian Literature in English by Arvind Krishna Mehrotra

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Study Plan

• Set up a systematic timetable and follow it systematically
• All the topics in the syllabus has to be studied thoroughly
• For easy future reference, note the important points in a separate paper
• Refer many books while preparing
• Practice with the help of previous year question papers or sample question papers

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of Jain Vishva Bharati University can be obtained from the official website of the University.

Score Validity

The score validity of Jain Vishva Bharati University will be only for 1 year.