Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha Research Center,

Govardhan Eco Village, Galtare, Hamrapur (P.O), Wada (Taluka),

Palghar (District) – 421303, Maharashtra, India.

Website: www.vidyapith.in Email: info@vidyapitha.in

Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha Research Center offers a two year residential training program

at ISKCON Govardhan Eco Village that facilitates the systematic study of Bhakti

Scriptures and inculcating Vaishnava Culture

STUDENT APPLICATION CHECK LIST

[ ] Completed Student Enrolment Application Form

[ ] Recommendation Letter for Study

[ ] Student Declaration Form

Attach Certified Copies of:

[ ] Passport

[ ] Aadhar Card [ ] Bhakti Shastri Certification

FOLLOW UP DOCUMENTATION (upon arrival at Institute)

For Foreigners:

[ ] FSIS Registration Documentation (within 14 days of arrival in India)

[ ] Student Visa Copy

[ ] C Form [ ] S Form

SCHEDULE

3.30am (Lights ON)

4.30am Mangal Arati

7.00am Darshan Arati

7.20am Breakfast

7.45am Temple Srimad

Bhagavatam Class

9.30am Daily Open Book Test

(OBT)

10.00am Sloka Recitation

10.15am to 12.30pm Vidyapitha

Class

12.30pm Lunch

(Post-lunch Study)

5.30pm to 6.30pm Character

Enhancement Courses

6.30pm Dinner

8.30pm Lights Off (rest)

* Vidyapitha Class and Character Enhancement Courses are from Monday – Friday only.

** Saturdays and Sundays – BVRC students to assist in deity worship and other GEV

departmental activities.

Character Enhancement Courses Include:-

1) Vaishnava Character

2) Vaishnava Bhajans

3) Cooking Classes

4) Gunadhikam Mudam Lipsed

5) Yoga Classes

6) Deity Worship Class

7) Lessons from Ramayan

8) Mukuda-mala-stotra

9) Value Education Slokas

10) Go-Seva

11) Harinam Sankirtan

12) Lessons from the lives of Goswamis

… and many more…

At certain intervals, there will also be Annual Yatra, Retreat / Seminars and Gita Overview

sessions instead of the regular classes.

FEES STRUCTURE

1. Payment for the nominal fees can be done upon arrival at BVRC in cash, at the Accounts

Office. The nominal fees of only Rs. 20,000 per year, and include the following:-

* Actual costs breakdown for one student per month: Prasad (Rs.1800), Accomodation (Rs.1900),

BVRC Administration (Rs.2400). Due to donations, BVRC has been able to subsidize each student

considerably

BOOKS

2. Students are encouraged to have the following books, while studying at the BVRC. (can

be purchased at ISKCON temples or online: www.tulsibooks.com)

Student’s Handbook – 3 pcs (Bhagavatam Pt 1 and 2 and

Caitanya Caritamrta) (only available at BVRC) Rs. 100 each

Ratnamala, shloka recitation pocket book – 3 pcs

(Bhagavatam Pt 1 and 2 and Caitanya Caritamrta) Rs. 60 each

Bhagavat Subodhini (4 volumes so far) Rs. 300 each

Caitanya Subodhini (4 volumes) Rs. 300 each

NOTICE

3. All students are required to have medical insurance coverage while studying here. Please

ensure valid medical coverage before coming.

4. Students are required to have their own bedding (including mosquito net/tent), toiletries,

stationary and cutlery (plate, glass, spoon, etc.)

5. Students are advised to have winter ware during the cold season (November – February)

and umbrella for the rainy season (July-October).

6. Students must maintain a monthly average attendance of 90% for the morning program

and all BVRC activities. Failing to do so will result in warning and then termination of

study period.

7. Accommodation is common for all students. Each student will be given a locker to keep

their belongings.

Outside View: Gadadhara Sadan and

Gauranga Sadan

Inside View: Study / Sleeping area,

Lockers, etc.

8. Upon completion of this form, kindly scan and email it to us. Upon approval, a letter of

acceptance will be issued.

STUDENT ENROLMENT APPLICATION FORM

PERSONAL DETAILS

Student’s Full Name

Father’s Name

Birth Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

Nationality

Residential Address

(Home Country)

Contact number (India)

Contact number

(Home Country)

Email Address

SPIRITUAL DETAILS

Initiated Name

Initiated by

Ashrama

Services / Position

ISKCON Temple Address

ISKCON Temple Contact

ISKCON Temple Email

Bhakti Sastri year and

location obtained

LEGAL DETAILS

Passport / Aadhar Card

Number

Passport Issue Date

Passport Valid Till

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Highest Education

Received

Current/ Last Work

Profession

Current / Last Company

Attached To

OTHER DETAILS

Medical Insurance

Coverage

Insurance Company:

Insurance Policy Number:

Any pertinent information

you would like to share

with the Institute?

e.g: Medical condition

(epilepsy, high blood

pressure, diabetic etc.)

Physical condition

(handicapped, etc.)

Student’s Signature:

…………………………………………………….

Passport Sized Photograph

2 x 2 inches

White Background

RECOMMENDATION LETTER FOR STUDY

(to be filled by Temple President / GBC / Guru / etc. not by Student)

I, ………………………..……... hereby recommend

………………………,,,,……….………… (legal name:

…………………..………….…….….) bearing passport number

…………………………, a citizen of ……………………………… as a fit

candidate to enrol into the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha Research Center at

Govardhan Eco Village. I have known the candidate for at least 3 years now

and he is in good standing and exemplary in behaviour and service attitude. I

also certify to have read and understood about the course structure, content

and requirements.

…………………………………….

(signature and stamp)

Name: Position:

ISKCON Temple: Date:

STUDENT DECLARATION FORM

I hereby declare that all the above furnished information, as well as the copies of

the documents provided are valid and authorized as per my knowledge. I

understand that in view of any falsification of information, this application may

be rejected without compensation. I also understand that BVRC has the authority

to postpone / cancel my tenure of studies, at any point during the course, in view

of any defiance or dissonance that arises, to which I am held accountable, with or

without just advantage. Furthermore, I shall not hold BVRC responsible for any

personal accidents / incidents that may occur while staying at GEV, and shall be

responsible for my own personal safety (both of self and belongings).

Signature:

Legal Name:

Nationality:

Passport / Aadhar No. :

Date: