Introduction:
As part of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha's
multifarious socio-spiritual activities, Satsang Examinations have been
playing a fundamental
role in enriching and enlightening thousands of devotees, young and
old, with the knowledge of Vedic, cultural and Satsang values. Satsang
Examinations were the dream of Yogiji Maharaj, realized through the
inspiration and efforts of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
This program has grown and flourished since 1972 from a tiny seed to
a giant banyan.
Beginning:
The Satsang Examinations activity started with 56 centers at its inception
in 1972 and today has multiplied to 950 centres in India and abroad.
So far, 500,000 have appeared for the graded nine-level Satsang curriculum.
Exams:
The first exam, Bal Satsang-1, caters to children and ultimately culminates
over a period of nine years to Pragna-3, which is equivalent to the
post-graduate level. The examinations are set, conducted, and marked
with strict academic standards and disciplines. The exams in India are
held annually in July whereas the overseas centers - in the UK, France,
Italy, Portugal, USA, Canada, Far East, Australia, New Zealand, Middle
East and Africa - conduct the exams in February every year.
Language:
The exam papers are set in three languages: Gujarati, Hindi and English.
Exam Schedule:
India:
The exams are held annually on every 3rd Sunday of July.
Overseas:
The exams are held annually on every 1st or 2nd Sunday of March. For
the March exams pre-test (practice) papers will be available for downloading
from January.
Curriculum:
Exams |
Books |
Passing
Marks: |
| Prarambh: |
Ghanshyam Charitra |
45/100 |
| |
Yogiji Maharaj |
|
| |
Kishore Satsang Prarambha |
|
Pravesh: |
Nilkanth Charitra |
68/150 |
| |
Satsang Reader Part-1 |
|
| |
Kishore Satsang Pravesh |
|
| |
Shastriji Maharaj |
|
Parichay: |
Sahajanand Charitra |
68/150 |
| |
Satsang Reader Part-2 |
|
| |
Kishore Satsang Parichay |
|
| |
Pragji Bhakta |
|
Pravin: |
Akshar Purushottam Upasana |
90/200 |
| |
Satsang Reader Part-3 |
|
| |
Kishore Satsang Pravin |
|
| |
Gunatitanand Swami |
|
| |
Yug Vibhuti Pramukh Swami Maharaj |
|
| Pragna-1: |
Two Papers |
90/200 |
Paper-1: |
Selected Vachanamruts |
45/100 |
| |
Bhagwan Swaminarayan |
|
| |
Dharmik Vidhano ane Bhavanao |
|
Paper-2: |
Brahmvidhya na Amulya Grantho |
45/100 |
| |
Brahmswarup Shastriji Maharaj |
|
| |
Selected Swamini Vatos |
|
| Pragna
2: |
Two Papers |
90/200 |
Paper-1: |
Selected Vachanamruts |
45/100 |
| |
Bhagwan Swaminarayan |
|
| |
Brahmswarup Yogiji Maharaj |
|
Paper-2: |
Brahmvidhya nu Darshan |
45/100 |
| |
Brahmswarup Pragji Bhakta |
|
| |
Selected Swamini Vatos |
|
| Pragna
3: |
Two Papers |
90/200 |
Paper-1: |
Selected Vachanamruts |
45/100 |
| |
Bhagwan Swaminarayan |
|
| |
Brahmaswarup Pramukh Swami Maharaj |
|
Paper-2: |
Brahma Vidyano Rajmarg |
45/100 |
| |
Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami |
|
| |
Sanatan Dharma Abhigam |
|
| Grading
Scheme |
| 70% or above |
Distinction |
| 60 - 69% |
First class |
| 45 - 59% |
Second class |
| 44% or below |
Fail |
Special
Instructions For Pragna Exam Candidates
After passing Pravin Satsang
exam, candidates are eligible for appearing
in the Pragna Satsang exams. This postgraduate level course comprises
of Pragna 1, Pragna 2 and Pragna 3.
Each exam has two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can appear
for both papers in the same year or sit for them in separate years -
a maximum of 2 years apart. Thus, if a candidate appears for Paper 1
in year 1, and passes, he must take Paper 2 by year 3.
Candidates who take the Pragna
Exam Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately must score a minimum of 45% in both
papers to pass. Paper 2 can only be taken if Paper 1 has been passed.
Candidates who appear for both papers in the same year must score a
combined minimum of 45% to pass.
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