What is the YCB Level 2 Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI) certification and who awards it?

The Level 2 Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI) credential is an official personnel certification issued by the Yoga Certification Board (YCB), established by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India in March 2018. Carrying 24 credit points and a course equivalence of at least 400 hours (3 months full-time or 6 months part-time), it qualifies holders to teach Yoga for illness prevention and wellness promotion in schools, yoga studios, workplaces, wellness centers, and primary health care units.

What is the mark distribution and passing score for the YCB Level 2 exam?

The YCB Level 2 assessment carries 200 total marks split into a 60-mark Theory paper (60 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each across three 20-mark units, completed in 2 hours with no negative marking) and a 140-mark Practical exam (Demonstration Skills 80, Teaching Skills 40, Application of Knowledge 10, and Field Experience 10). Candidates must score at least 70% in Theory (42/60) and 70% in Practical (98/140) independently; up to 5% grace marks may be given on one paper only (Guideline clause 5.1).

How much does the YCB Level 2 Yoga Wellness Instructor exam cost in India and abroad?

The fee has two parts. YCB fixes a one-time, lifelong enrolment fee of ₹1,000 for Indian candidates (US$25 for SAARC, US$50 for developing and US$75 for developed countries). The exam fee is set by the PrCB or institution that conducts the assessment and therefore varies. At PQMS, a first-time Indian candidate pays ₹1,000 + ₹3,750 + 18% GST = ₹5,605, a repeat candidate ₹4,425 and a theory-only re-appear ₹1,770; a developed-country foreign candidate pays US$206.50.

Are there age limits or educational prerequisites to apply as an open candidate for YCB Level 2?

No. The official YCB Level 2 syllabus specifies that there are no eligibility criteria for open candidates and no minimum or maximum age limit. Passing the 12th standard (Higher Secondary School Certificate) from a recognized board is suggested/desired for admission into an accredited training course, and individual yoga institutions may define their own course admission requirements. Candidates may apply directly for Level 2 without holding Level 1.

What is the retake policy if I fail either the Theory or Practical paper in YCB Level 2?

If you pass the 140-mark Practical assessment (98/140 or more) but fail the 60-mark Theory paper (below 42/60), you may re-appear in the Theory exam only, once, within 3 months of the result, on paying the prescribed theory fee (₹1,770 at PQMS). If you pass Theory but fail the Practical assessment, the attempt is treated as a fail overall: you apply again as a fresh candidate for both papers and pay the assessment fee again (₹4,425 at PQMS), while keeping your lifelong YCB enrolment number, so no new enrolment fee is due.

How long is a YCB Level 2 Yoga Wellness Instructor certificate valid and how is it renewed?

Version 0.3 of YCB's Guideline for Yoga Professionals (clause 8) gives every YCB certificate, including Level 2, a validity of 5 years counted from the date of declaration of result, effective 27 February 2020. To renew without re-examination, certified instructors must attend YCB's Continuing Yoga Education Programme (CYEP) before the certificate expires (clause 9). YCB has also issued circulars extending specific batches of certificates, so check your own record on the YCB portal.

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No mandatory educational qualification for open candidates; 12th standard (Higher Secondary School Certificate) from a recognized board or equivalent is suggested/desired for admission into an institutional training course.

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Course duration equivalence of not less than 400 hours (or minimum 3 months full-time / 6 months part-time), carrying 24 credit points.

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•No minimum or maximum age limit under YCB rules
•Two-stage application: one-time lifelong enrolment with YCB followed by assessment booking through YCB or an approved Personnel Certification Body (PrCB)
•Candidates must score at least 70% in Theory (42/60 marks) and 70% in Practical (98/140 marks) separately to qualify

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8-12 weeks of structured study alongside practical demonstration rehearsal

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If you pass the 140-mark Practical (98/140 or more) but fail the 60-mark Theory paper, you may re-appear in Theory only, once, within 3 months of the result, on paying the prescribed theory fee (₹1,770 at PQMS). If you pass Theory but fail Practical, the attempt is treated as a fail: you apply again as a fresh candidate for the full assessment and pay the assessment fee again (₹4,425 at PQMS), but not the enrolment fee, because your YCB enrolment number stays valid for life.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeYCB enrolment ₹1,000 (one-time, lifelong) plus the exam fee of the conducting PrCB; at PQMS: ₹1,000 + ₹3,750 + 18% GST (₹855) = ₹5,605 for a first-time Indian candidate

Total Estimated Cost₹5,605 at PQMS for a first-time Indian candidate (US$206.50 developed-country foreign schedule); other PrCBs set different exam fees

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₹1,000 one-time YCB enrolment for Indian candidates plus an exam fee set by the conducting PrCB; at PQMS the first-time total is ₹5,605 including 18% GST (US$206.50 for a developed-country foreign candidate)

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Study time: 150-250 hours (400-hour recommended training equivalence)

Prerequisites: No eligibility criteria or age limit for open candidates; 12th standard (Higher Secondary) is suggested for training course admission, with course equivalence of not less than 400 hours (24 credits).

Valid for: 5 years from the date of result declaration (Guideline for Yoga Professionals v0.3, effective 27 February 2020); renewed by attending the Continuing Yoga Education Programme (CYEP) before expiry

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Unit 1: Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices33.3%

20 Theory Marks (20 MCQs): Etymology, definitions, aims, misconceptions, history of Yoga, Samkhya and Yoga Darshana, modern Yoga masters (Ramana Maharshi, Sri Aurobindo, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati), healthy living principles, Jnana/Bhakti/Karma Yoga, principles of Sukshma/Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskara and Shatkarma, and the concepts of Yogasana, Pranayama, Tri Bandha, Dhyana and Yogic relaxation (Yoga Nidra).

Unit 2: Introduction to Yoga Texts33.3%

20 Theory Marks (20 MCQs): Prasthanatrayi, Purushartha Chatushtaya, Upanishads (Kathopanishad, Prashnopanishad, Taittiriya Upanishad — Panchakosha Viveka and Ananda Mimamsa), Bhagavad Gita (Sthitaprajna, Bhakti, Karma, Dhyana, Ahara-Vihara-Achara-Vichara), Patanjala Yoga Sutra (I.1-12, II.46-51, III.1-4, Chitta/Chitta Bhumi/Chitta Vritti/Chitta Vikshepa/Chittaprasadanam, Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga), and Hatha Yoga texts (Hatha Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita).

Unit 3: Yoga for Wellness33.4%

20 Theory Marks (20 MCQs): Nine major systems of the human body, five sensory organs, homeostasis, yogic concept of health and wellness, Tridoshas, Sapta Dhatu, Agni, Vayu and Mala, Dinacharya and Ritucharya, Ahara-Nidra-Brahmacharya (Trayopastambha), mental hygiene (Maitri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha), psychosocial environment, Mitahara/Yuktahara, benefits and contraindications of practical syllabus practices, common diseases, the role of Yoga in non-communicable diseases, and stress and its yogic management.

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