SSS01 : Setubandha Scholar Scheme

The Setubandha Scholar Scheme aimed at recognizing and supporting scholars trained in traditional Gurukula systems. The scheme facilitates their integration into mainstream academia through the award of postgraduate and doctoral degrees.

SS01 Guidelines

Areas of Study (आष्टादश विद्यास्थानानि):

• 1. आन्वीक्षिकी विद्या (Vedic Philosophical and Cognitive Sciences)
• 2. भाषा एवं वाग्विश्लेषण विद्या (Language, Speech and Linguistics)
• 3. इतिहास एवं सभ्यता विद्या (Historical and Civilizational Sciences)
• 4. धर्मशास्त्र एवं लौकिकशास्त्र विद्या (Law, Social and Cultural Sciences)
• 5. राजनीति एवं अर्थशास्त्र विद्या (Political, Economic and Strategic Sciences)
• 6. गणित-भौत-ज्यौतिष विद्या (Mathematical, Physical and Astronomical Sciences)
• 7. भैषज्य एवं आरोग्य विद्या (Medical and Health Sciences)
• 8. द्रव्य-गुण-संयोग विद्या (Culinary, Nutritional and Pharmacological Sciences)
• 9. कृषि एवं पशुपाल्य विद्या (वार्ता विभाग) (Agricultural Science, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry)
• 10. वास्तु एवं निर्माणकला विद्या (Civil and Architectural Science)
• 11. रस-धातु विद्या (Chemical, Metallurgical & Material Sciences)
• 12. यांत्रिक एवं नव्य अभियांत्रिकी विद्या (Mechanical & Digital Design & Engineering)
• 13. गांधर्व विद्या (Performing Arts)
• 14. शिल्प-आलेख्य विद्या (Fine Arts and Sculpture)
• 15. अलङ्कारादि विद्या (Fashion and Interior Design)
• 16. शैक्षणिक-क्रीड़नीयक विद्या (Edutainment Sciences)
• 17. वेद वेदांग दर्शन विद्या (Vedas, Auxiliary Texts of Vedas and Philosophies)
• 18. दण्डनिति विद्या (Law and Order / Science of Governance)

Eligibility

• Traditional scholars trained in Gurukula or under a traditional Guru.
• Must demonstrate deep knowledge in Shastric learning through lived experience.
• Maximum age: 32 years at the time of application.
• Certification from Guru/Gurukula in prescribed format is mandatory.

Scheme Categories

• PG Level Scholars: Learners who are deemed by the expert panel to have knowledge equivalent to a completed bachelor's degree and possess the requisite background to pursue a master's degree.
• Ph.D. Level Scholars: Learners who are deemed by the expert panel to have knowledge equivalent to a completed master’s degree and possess the requisite background to pursue Ph.D. level studies.

Degree Awarded

Every year the term of the scholar will be renewed and will be provided degree based on the performance evaluation by the competent authority.
In case the candidate is not able to perform satisfactorily, he/she will be given the degree in line with NCRF-2023 of UGC.

Mentorship & Monitoring

• Dual mentorship (CSU + IKS Expert Institution).
• Quarterly reports & annual reviews
• Mandatory workshops at CSU campuses