| ![]() CREST Bangalore - Research/Ph.D. ProgramThe Sahaj Marg Spirituality Foundation (SMSF) was recognized as a research centre by the University of Mysore (UoM) in 2015. Any research undertaken through the foundation will qualify for a degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D). All activities pertaining to Research is coordinated by CREST, Bangalore. Several scholars are currently registered in the Ph. D. program and are working on inter-disciplinary research related to Sahaj Marg Philosophy. In fact, they have started presenting papers and articles at related conferences and seminars. Interested in registering for the Ph. D. program? Go through the eligibility criteria given below. If you qualify, then write to crest.research@sahajmarg.org to confirm that applications to the program are being accepted and then send in your application form. To Apply: Download the SMSF Application Form, fill and mail to the address here. Or, scan the completed application form and email to crest.research@sahajmarg.org Eligibility Criteria: (As per UGC regulation) Any master’s degree/other equivalent degree from UoM or from any other university or institution recognized by UoM as equivalent, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 55% or equivalent. This condition is relaxed to 50% in case of SC/ST/Category-I candidates. Procedure for Selection: From those who have applied, the selection of the candidates for the next level of processing will be based on their merit, availability of suitable guides and the research topic chosen by them. To qualify to register for the Ph.D. program:
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** Literature to be read as per books mentioned below for SMSF Internal Written Examination & Viva: 1. Complete Works of Ram Chandra Vol I. *** SMSF will accept the applications on the understanding that it’s the responsibility of the applicant to apply for a research visa and fulfill the eligibility criteria. For any further queries contact: crest.research@sahajmarg.org, Mobile: +91 8197015030 Landline: (91) 80-28432048 Interested in registering as a Guide for the Ph. D. Program? See if you qualify and apply. Eligibility Criteria for a Guide: Sahaj Marg Spirituality Foundation (SMSF) has been recognised by the University of Mysore as a Research Centre. We therefore invite applications from Ph.D. holders who fulfil the following criteria and who are willing to take up the responsibility of working as research guides at CREST, Bangalore:
If you meet these criteria please fill up this application form and forward it to ‘The Director, CREST’, at this address. Contact email: crest.research@sahajmarg.org Along with the application form, send the following:
* As a faculty, ready to provide support to the scholars enrolled for the Ph. D. program at CREST, Bangalore, even if associated with some other institution.
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