Program Unique Features:
Parmagam Honours is a life changing flagship program offered in an advanced international structured academic format focused on result-oriented methodology for anyone above the age of 13 years.

It is a comprehensive program that covers more than 40 Jain Scriptures and demonstrates how spiritual principles can be used for day-to-day problem solving to attain inner peace and harmony by helping realise true spiritual purpose of life, leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life journey.

With just 2 hours live classes every week, this 5 year long program is divided in smaller modules of 10 semesters each followed with Assignment submissions and Open book exams.

This is program is also globally recognised with Jain University (JGI), Bangalore certification for each completed year.

Eligibility: To participate in our program, you must be at least 13 years old with no upper limit. There are no other prerequisites or preliminary requirements for enrollment.

Program Length: This is a 5 year long program divided in smaller modules of 10 six-monthly structured semesters. University Certification is for every 2 semesters.

Program Start Date: The fresh academic year begins in February every year.

Important Note for First Year Students: For first-year students, we offer optional Balbodh preparatory classes that run from September until January. These classes serve as a foundation-building opportunity, aiding students in their spiritual journey. Participation in these classes is optional but highly recommended for a comprehensive understanding of the curriculum.

Program Schedule: Each Semester spans a duration of five months followed with Open book Objective exams except Semester 1 that begins between Sept-Feb in batches.*

Subsequent Even Semesters (Semester 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10)
* Classes: August to December
* Exams: January

Subsequent Odd Semesters (Semester 3, 5, 7 and 9)
* Classes: February to June
* Exams: July

Last Date to Apply: The last date to apply for the 2024 intake is January 31, 2024. Those who register post that are considered for next academic year batches.

Class Schedule: To accommodate various schedules, we offer both weekday and weekend batches for our program. Upon enrollment, batches will be formed as per convenience of majority enrollments and you will receive specific details regarding class timings.
Weekly 2 hours live classes are conducted as per mutual understanding between majority students or teacher availability (One class of 2 hours or 2 classes of 1 hour each).

Delivery Method: Most of our current batches post pandemic are delivered through live online classes, providing convenience and accessibility to participants.
We encourage physical batches wherever possible, if you have more than 20 students in a certain geography and wish to start a physical batch, please reach out to us at parmagamhonours@gmail.com & we will try to arrange a suitable tutor.

Program Certification: Currently, we offer below two options :

1. Free Certification by Veetrag Vigyan Vidyapeeth Pariksha Board, Jaipur upon completion of complete 5 years.
2. Annual (Paid) certification for the Parmagam Honours program for enhanced recognition and qualifications upon completion of the program in association with -Jain University (JGI), Bangalore

• Parmagam Basics for Semester 1-2
• Parmagam Foundation for Semester 3-4
• Parmagam Intermediate for Semester 5-6
• Parmagam Advanced for Semester 7-8 (Only for Post Graduates)
• Parmagam Honours for Semester 9-10 (Only for Post Graduates)

Details will be updated soon.

Program Fees: Our program fee is 1500₹ per year, which includes the cost of books and any necessary postage within India. We recognize that some individuals may face financial difficulties and may not be able to afford the program fee. Therefore, we offer a fee waiver option for eligible candidates.

Fee Waiver: If you wish to apply for a 100% fee waiver, kindly refer to the instructions provided on the payment form. You will be required to enter the coupon code “PHWAIVER” at the checkout. Please note that the fee waiver is subject to approval, and we may request additional information from you to verify your eligibility.

International Applicants: Candidates applying from outside of India will have to pay for the shipping of hard copies of the books, as they are not covered in the program fee. However, all books are also available online at no extra charge, providing an alternative option for those who prefer not to receive hard copies.

Details will be updated soon.

1. What benefit can I expect post completion of this 5 Years Parmagam Honours Course?
Ans. Regular and diligent understanding of full 5 years will enable students to –

1. Get introduced to most terminology of Jain Scriptures and fundamental Principles and Concepts of Jain Spiritual Science
2. Get comfortable with language and style of important Jain Scriptures
3. Independently read and understand any Jain Scriptures from all 4 Anuyog in future
4. Better manage life situations with stress-management and efficient Problem-solving
5. Lead a more fulfilling and happy life

2. Five Years program is too long, Can we do smaller modules?
Ans. Although We recommend doing the entire 5 year Program in a single go for better understanding and retention, still under any unavoidable situation, if you had to take a break post completion of any Semester, You may continue the subsequent Semester when you are ready. You may only join ongoing Semesters viz. 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 Semesters in August and 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9 Semester in Feb any year. The Exam results of the previous Semester will need to be submitted for re-admission.

3. Is this Course recognised by any University?
Ans. Yes, If you choose to get University Certification, we provide Jain University (JGI) Bangalore certification for every 2 Semesters. One has to register separately and pay additional INR 200 apart from the regular INR 1500 fees every year to apply for the same.

4. Will we get Shastri Degree on completion of these 5 years Parmagam Honours Course?
Ans. No, This is not equivalent to any University recognised Degree Course like Shastri. Though, on application, We do provide Jain University Certificate that is a Deemed-to-be University and only offers Certificates as mentioned below on completion of Parmagam Honours regular classes, Assignments and Exams –

1. Parmagam Basics for Sem 1-2
2. Parmagam Foundation for Sem 3-4
3. Parmagam Intermediate for Sem 5-6
4. Parmagam Advanced for Sem 7-8
5. Parmagam Honours for Sem 9-10

5. What is the difference in Jain Darshan Shastri course from Pandit Todarmal Smarak Trust and other Institutions and Parmagam Honours course?
Ans. 5 years Jain Darshan Shastri course is done post 10th standard and is a full time residential regular 2+3 course with 2 years Kanishtha & Varishtha Upadhyay (11th & 12th), which is affiliated with Ajmer board and then 3 years of Graduation from Rajasthan University. It has pre-requisites of certain age group and minimum qualification as stated by the Board and University. Shastris become scholars in Sanskrit language, Jain Logic and Grammar apart from studying more than 40 Jain scriptures in original.
We, at Parmagam Honours course, have tried to incorporate only the Jain syllabus of Shastri course and have tied up with Veetrag Vigyan Mukta Vidyapeeth, Jaipur and JGI, Bangalore for certification!

Pls note our certificates don’t qualify as substitutes for graduation or any other course recognised by government or university. This is a private certificate.

6. Can we just attend classes and not appear for exams or submit assignments?
Ans. While you are free to attend the class and not appear for exams, there are many downsides on missing exams –

1. You will not get certified
2. The structure of the Course is made to ensure learning through Assignments and Exams also and you will miss out on many important benefits if you miss them
3. Exams bring a kind of discipline and sincerity in studies that otherwise is difficult to achieve
4. You will not be able to test your own understanding that gets highlighted only when you appear for exams Additionally, the exams are deliberately kept very simple to encourage maximum people to appear. The Exams are Open book and Objective type and are very easy to attempt.

So we strongly recommend you give it a try and experience the difference for yourself.

7. What if I miss exams in certain semesters?
Ans. We give an open window to appear for exams if you are not available on a certain day. So you have many time/day options to manage. If still, you have an unavoidable/critical situation, kindly discuss the same with Central Management team Volunteer and if found justified, we can give you extended period to appear for exam same year. If you still miss out completely, you will have to appear for the exam in subsequent semester same time next year; and hence a year will be lost. But it is fine if a student completes the course in 6,7 or 8 years instead of 5 years as he gets the same certificate of completion of the full course.

8. What are the passing marks?
Ans. Passing marks are 35 out of 100, but we recommend you repeat the year or exam if you get less than 60 by choice. This is because the objective of this course is understanding of concepts in depth, not just passing.

9. Why do we need to do the Assignments? Are they compulsory?
Ans. Assignments carry 50% of total Exam marks and focus on the Practical application of the Concepts learned thereby inculcating Research attitude amongst students. These are preferably based on real-life examples that most can connect with to make their own life better. Marks will be for accuracy and relevance of application and not on language quality or length.

10. What if I miss completing the above assignments?
Ans. You lose marks.

11.Can I write Assignments in any other language than the class chosen or a mix of any 2 languages like Hindi and English?
Ans. Yes, that is allowed. Pls talk to your teacher for this and if the teacher is not comfortable with your choice of language, connect with Central Management Committee to allot alternate teacher for your evaluations.

12.What if I miss some classes?

1. You may refer to recordings of the missed lecture at your convenience before next class.
2. You may also attend some other batch covering the same subject.
3. You may also listen to recordings of other teachers on the same subject if interested.

13. What if I couldn’t understand the subject fully during a class?
Ans. Pls feel free to connect with Teacher or Team Leader or other brighter students of the class for help in after class hours. You may also feel free to sahre constructive feedback with the Teacher and Team Leader to make the topic easier to understand.

14. Can I change batches post registering with one specific batch?
Ans. Yes if you join a specific batch and wish to change the same later, you can do so with advance intimation to the management, respective teachers, and Team Leader.

15. How will I get the course material?
Ans. On registering, you need to fill the Books Ordering Form and confirm which books you want. The same will be couriered to you mostly with in 2-3 weeks. The cost of the books and courier (only for India locations) is included in the fees. For overseas, the courier cost is on actuals.

Still Have a Query?
Contact us at parmagamhonours@gmail.com