Diploma in Yoga Therapy at Somaiya Vidyavihar University

Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, offers Diploma in Yoga Therapy as a 1-year diploma degree. Fees for the full course come to ₹15,000 (roughly ₹15,000 a year).

Somaiya Vidyavihar University is a other institute, founded in 2019. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Somaiya Vidyavihar University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Somaiya Vidyavihar University before you pay anything.

To get into Diploma in Yoga Therapy, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Somaiya Vidyavihar University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Somaiya Vidyavihar University on its website (kjsce.somaiya.edu/en) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2024) show an average package of ₹12.79 lakh, a median package of ₹12 lakh and a highest package of ₹28.25 lakh at Somaiya Vidyavihar University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Somaiya Vidyavihar University runs 4 UGD specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Diploma in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
• Diploma in Sanskrit Language and Literature
• Diploma in Buddhist Studies

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Yoga Therapy genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹15,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Somaiya Vidyavihar University compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Mumbai?