Jyotish Visharada CVA Certification Requirements

Jyotish Visharada students need to complete 600 credit hours.

Accreditation of CVA Hours for Jyotish Visharada

Classes

Classes with approved teachers, including attendance of approved CVA symposiums, conferences and workshops. (1 hour of class = 1 credit hour). There is no limit to the number of hours in this category.

Send in a list of classes attended with hours. Please include a copy of program guide of class schedule, and note the classes taken.

Correspondence Courses

Maximum of 200 hours can be accrued through approved CVA correspondence courses. Upon receiving your certificate of completion, send a copy to your CVA approved tutor.

Approved CVA correspondence courses are:

200 Credit Hours Correspondence Courses
  • Vedic Astrology Correspondence Course by Dr. David Frawley
  • Audio Correspondence Course by Dennis Flaherty
100 Credit Hours Correspondence Courses
  • Vedic Astrology Correspondence Course for Beginners with Komilla Sutton (pending grandfathering)
  • Vedic Astrology Correspondence Course by R.G. Krishnan (pending grandfathering)
  • Vedic Astrology Correspondence Course by Ernst Wilhelm (pending grandfathering)
  • Others pending grandfathering

Audio Recordings

Maximum of 200 hours on audio recordings can be accumulated by audio tape, CD, or digital format. Send a list of audio recordings with hours recorded to your CVA Professional Certified Member Tutor. (1 hour of audio = 1 credit hour).

Audio recordings of previous CVA approved teachers.

Tutorials

Private tutorials with approved CVA Professional Certified Member Tutors.

One hour of individual tutoring with homework given by the tutor = 10 credit hours. Cost of private tutorials may vary by tutor.

Each student must complete 10 written chart interpretations.

Analysis of 10 Charts = 100 hours

  1. Student examination of the chart along with a summary of interpretation and rationale; minimum of 10 charts with 10 different Lagnas.
  2. Chart analyses are to be typed, a minimum of 5-7 pages for each chart.
  3. Student should show ability to understand the foundational principles of Vedic chart interpretation.
  4. Student should demonstrate ability to assess major life issues, and answer questions based upon the Vedic chart.
  5. Student should send copies of the 10 chart interpretations to their CVA tutor.

CVA Jyotish Visharada Examination Process

Jyotish Visharada examination is $200. This fee must be paid 60 days prior to taking the examination.

All documents must be received by the CVA Certification Committee 60 days prior to the examination.

CVA examinations are given online, or at CVA-approved conferences.

Students must attend at least one CVA-approved Vedic astrology conference prior to sitting for CVA examination.

The CVA Jyotish Visharada written examination is 3 to 4 hours long. Upon passing, the student will be granted a certificate of Jyotish Visharada from the Council of Vedic Astrology.

 

Jyotish Kovid CVA Certification Requirements

Jyotish Kovid students need to complete 600 hours.

Accreditation of CVA Hours for Jyotish Kovid

400 credit hours from private tutorials, classes or CVA-approved audio recordings.
  • Private tutorials with approved tutors with homework given. (l hour individual tutoring = 10 credit hours)
  • Classes with approved tutors, including attendance of CVA-approved conferences and workshops (1 hour of class = 1 credit hour)
  • Audio Recordings – Maximum of 200 credit hours listening to audio recordings from previous CVA approved teachers. (one hour audio = 1 credit hour)
200 Credit Hours from 10 Case Studies
  • Ten sessions with clients. Over 5-7 pages of written chart interpretation required with ten clients. Send chart interpretations to your tutor for evaluation
  • Five of the ten sessions must be recorded in an audio format and sent to your tutor for review and assessment
  • Tutors are paid for their time to review your material. Tutors give feedback to assist your learning

CVA Jyotish Kovid Examination Process

Cost for CVA Jyotish Kovid Examination is $300. This fee must be paid 60 days prior to taking the examination.

All documents must be received by the CVA office 60 days prior to the examination.

CVA examinations are given online, and at CVA-approved conferences.

Three 4-hour written examinations include assigned client conduct a one-hour Vedic astrological consultation. You will be given one hour preparation before the consultation. Then you will give a 45-minute session with the client, with CVA teachers/tutors observing. A critique will be given by CVA teachers after completion of the session.

Upon passing, student will be granted a certificate of Jyotish Kovid from the Council of Vedic Astrology.