About
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) is a Deemed-to-be University located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Established in 1986 and recognized as a deemed university in 2002, it was founded by Dr. H. R. Nagendra under the VYASA (Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana) Trust. The institution is dedicated to the scientific study and research of Yoga and aims to integrate ancient yogic wisdom with modern scientific knowledge. Its primary goal is to promote holistic health, wellness, and spiritual growth through education, training, and research in Yoga and allied disciplines.
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, commonly known as S-VYASA, is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The main residential campus, known as Prashanti Kutiram, is situated at Vivekananda Road, Kalluballu Post, Jigani, Anekal, Bengaluru – 560105.
The campus spans approximately 100 acres, offering a serene, green, and spacious learning environment away from the bustle of the city.
S-VYASA adopts a holistic approach: blending the traditional “gurukula” ethos of yoga education with modern scientific infrastructure and research. Their pedagogy emphasises not just physical yoga practice but also the integration of mind, body and spirit—tracking the five koshas (annamaya, pranamaya, manomaya, vijnanamaya and anandamaya).
The campus is purpose-designed to support residential programmes, research labs, health-centres and wellness activities. Students live and learn in an environment that promotes both academic rigour and personal transformation
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), Bengaluru, enjoys strong recognition and excellent accreditation credentials. It holds “Deemed-to-be University” status granted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 3 of the UGC Act. It is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A+ grade, reflecting its high standard of education and infrastructureFurther, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has approved technical programmes conducted by the institution. It has also been rated 4-star under the Karnataka State Universities Rating Framework (KSURF). Moreover, S-VYASA is recognised by the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) as a Centre of Excellence in Yoga. In terms of global and national rankings, while specific rank numbers are less frequently published, the institution is widely recognised for pioneering yoga education and research
Campuses
• The primary residential campus is the Prashanti Kutiram campus in Vivekananda Road, Kalluballu Post, Jigani, Anekal, Bengaluru
• A second major campus is the Global City (Sattva Global City, Mysore Road, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru) which houses many of the newer professional/technology-oriented programmes.
• The institute encompasses both the traditional Yoga-research site and modern programmes in technology, allied health, management etc.
Faculties / Academic Streams
S-VYASA offers a variety of faculties and courses, integrating yogic sciences with modern disciplines:
• Yoga & Vedic Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Medicine (Yoga/MD), PhD in Yoga
• Allied health programmes such as BPT (Physiotherapy), BOT (Occupational Therapy), B.Sc. Clinical Psychology.
• Technology/business streams: BCA, BBA, B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Tech (CSE, AI/ML, Cybersecurity), MBA, M.Sc in Data Science, Cybersecurity etc. Summary
In effect, S-VYASA offers a campus structure that allows both the traditional yogic science education and modern professional/technical programmes, supported by dedicated faculties of Yoga/Spiritual Sciences, Health Sciences, Computer & Technology Sciences, Management & Business Studies. The campuses are designed to support residential learning, research labs (including the Anveshana Research lab) and industry‐oriented programmes.
S-VYASA offers a rich spectrum of academic programmes across multiple levels—certificate (e.g., Yoga Instructor’s Course), undergraduate (UG) degrees, postgraduate (PG) degrees, diplomas, MD/doctoral research (PhD) in yoga and allied disciplines. For example, its UG courses include B.Sc. (Yoga & Vedic Therapy) or B.Sc. (Yoga Therapy) with eligibility of 10+2 (or equivalent) and generally 50 % minimum marks. At the PG level, S-VYASA offers programmes such as M.Sc. (Yoga & Vedic Wellness) for which the eligibility is a graduation in any discipline with minimum 50 % marks. Doctoral programmes like PhD in Yoga typically require a Master’s degree (often with 55 % aggregate) in a relevant field, and may require passing an entrance test/interview. Entrance examination details vary by programme — selection is generally merit + an entrance test or interview component. In terms of scholarships and financial support, S-VYASA provides assistance to meritorious and economically weaker students via central/state government scholarship schemes (e.g., Karnataka government scholarship), foreign student scholarships (via ICCR), as well as institutional fee waivers and part-time campus assistantships.
Academic Facilities: Modern teaching blocks with air conditioned, well furnished classrooms, equipped with advanced audio visual tools.
• Libraries & Digital Resources: A central library with a large collection of books, journals and multimedia resources, supported by a digital library offering online journals and e resources.
• Research & Specialized Labs: The campus hosts specialised laboratories—molecular bioscience labs, psychophysiology labs, cognitive neuroscience labs—supporting interdisciplinary research especially in Yoga, wellness and allied sciences.
S VYASA’s Student Support/Placement Cell actively facilitates internships and career linkages, especially in the domains of yoga therapy, healthcare, research and allied wellness industries. According to available data, placement rates across programmes have been reported in the ballpark of 60 % 80 %. For recent batches the highest salary packages are cited at around ₹10 12 lakh per annum, with average packages around ₹4 6 lakh and lowest around ₹3 lakh (though figures vary across courses). The placement opportunities include roles in hospitals, naturopathy centres, wellness institutes, yoga schools and research organisations
Some Highlights of S‑VYASA
| College Name | Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana |
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Also Known As |
S‑VYASA |
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Established Year |
2002 |
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Location |
Bengaluru |
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Institute Type |
Private |
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Accreditation & Recognition |
AICTE, VTU, NAAC, NBA |
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Courses |
50 Courses |
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Exam |
- |
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Campus Size |
100 acres |
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Website |
https://www.svyasa.edu.in/ |