Yoga Certification Board (YCB), established by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, is the only Board that has been set up by any Government for certification in the field of Yoga. The YCB is constituted under the aegis of MDNIY (Murarji Desai National Institute of Yoga) w.e.f March 2018 to execute and implement the scheme. The YCB certifies Yoga professionals under various levels and categories so that the Yoga Professionals can select the level and category as per their skills and competencies. The competencies range from basic Yoga protocol to Yoga master, from assistant Yoga therapist to Yoga Therapy Consultant. YCB strives to introduce more levels. The certification helps in promoting Yoga as a career skill which till date is an unorganized career option. The certified Yoga Professionals are exposed to better job opportunities across the globe. YCB offers certificates to Yoga professionals to practice Yoga as therapy. These certificates will not only provide a platform for experienced Yoga therapy professionals but will also lead to promotion of Yoga as one of the tools for therapy. The YCB certificate will standardization and quality in practice and teaching of Yoga and in long term the availability of certified Yoga Professionals will promote correct practice of Yoga leading to healthy living style. Availability of trained and certified Yoga Professionals / Institutions will empower public in selections of right yoga Instructor/ trainer / Yoga Institutions.

The Scheme for Certification of Yoga Professionals was handled by Quality Council of India (QCI) till May, 2018. Ministry of AYUSH has established Yoga Certification Board for implementation of the scheme for Certification of Yoga Professionals and Accreditation of Yoga Institutions/ centres. Therefore the scheme is being handled by Yoga Certification Board since June 2018.

• This Scheme is supported by the Government of India

• Ministry of External Affairs body, the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) has recognized the YCB certification and made it as a pre-requisite for foreign deputation for promotion of Yoga.

• Better job opportunities for Yoga professionals in India and abroad. Visa facilities to the certified Yoga professionals.

• State Governments are keenly interested to insert this as a requirement for their recruitment drive from time to time – e.g. Government of Haryana

• Probability of higher employment opportunities in government schools, colleges, Yoga institutions.

• List of successful candidates will be displayed on AYUSH website for providing exposer and opportunities. This will help the learners in seeking qualified Yoga teachers.

• Certificates include security features (QR code), unique no. (online verifiable)

• Digital certificates to candidates

• Centralized repository of Certified Yoga Professionals

• Single and online platform for all payments/ fees

• One time enrolment for with life long validity

• Centralized platform with linkages and details of all assessing agencies, all PrCBs, Accreditated Yoga Institutions/ centres, examination schedule

• Ease of selection of exam centres and date of exam

• 3-tier security enabled examination process to ensure quality in conduct of exam

• Video recording of examination process

• Assessment through empanelled examiners

• Intimation to applicants through Mail and SMS

For all Levels (L1, L2, and L3), the examination has two stages.

1. Written (theory) Examination: The questions are of multiple-choice questions (MCQ) type for both offline and online exams. In offline exams, the answer sheet will be in form of the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) while in the online exam the software will generate the result. There is no negative marking for the wrong answers.

2. Practical examination: The candidate will be assessed by a panel of 3 examiners.

Passing marks: 70% marks in both written exam (knowledge) and practical (skill) exam for all levels.

Level 1:

Marks Distribution:

i) The written exam shall comprise 60 questions of 1 mark each totaling 60 marks.

ii) The practical shall comprise 140 marks.

Level 2:

Marks Distribution:

i) The written exam shall comprise 60 questions of 1 mark each totaling 60 marks.

ii) The practical shall comprise 140 marks.

Level 3:

Marks Distribution:

i) The written exam shall comprise of 80 questions of 1 mark each totaling 80 marks.

ii) The practical shall comprise 120 marks.

Following are required to appear in online Theory and Practical Exam

• Computer / Laptop with Battery Backup and attached Mike, Speaker & Web Camera

• you cannot appear in Practical exam from Mobile Phone as well

• Uninterrupted Internet connectivity with 1 MBPS speed

• Separate Cabin / Room with sufficient light

• Yoga Mat placed 6 feet from the Laptop / Computer in Horizontal position for Practical Exam

• Please note that you cannot appear in theory exam from Mobile Phone

• Step 1 - Go to www.yogacertifictionboard.nic.in

• Step 2 - Check Exam Calendar

• Step 3 - Click on exam Date

• Step 4 - Select a PrCB (Exam Agency)

• Step 5 - Complete Your Registration Process

• Step 6 - Pay your enrolment fee

• Step 7 - Pay your Assessment fee online or offline

The Ministry of AYUSH was formed on 9th November 2014 to ensure the optimal development and propagation of AYUSH systems of health care. Earlier it was known as the Department of Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy (ISM&H) which was created in March 1995 and renamed as Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) in November 2003, with focused attention for the development of Education and Research in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy.

The Scheme for Certification of Yoga Professionals was handled by Quality Council of India (QCI) till May, 2018. Ministry of AYUSH has established Yoga Certification Board for implementation of the scheme for Certification of Yoga Professionals and Accreditation of Yoga Institutions/ centres. Therefore the scheme is being handled by Yoga Certification Board since June 2018.

The Quality Council of India, an autonomous body set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India jointly with the Indian Industry represented by the three premier industry associations i.e. Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), to establish and operate national accreditation structure and promote quality through National Quality Campaign.

Quality Council of India (QCI) is registered as a non-profit society with its own Memorandum of Association and is governed by a Council with equal representations of government, industry and consumers. The Council plays a pivotal role at the national level in propagating, adoption and adherence to quality standards in all important spheres of activities including education, healthcare, environment protection, governance, social sectors, infrastructure sector and such other areas of organized activities that have significant bearing in improving the quality of life and wellbeing of the citizens of India.