VSVVV offers the opportunity to receive an Honorary Doctorate, recognizing significant contributions to various fields through multiple accessible avenues, such as:

1. Overview of Honoris Causa (Honorary) Doctorate Degrees and Life-Time Achievement Award

   At Vedic Science Virtual Vishva-Vidyapeetham (VSVV), the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree and life-time achievement award represents one of the highest forms of academic and cultural recognition. This honor is awarded to individuals who have made profound contributions to the advancement of knowledge in various fields of knowledge and broader academic or societal progress. Honorees reflect the institution’s foundational values of wisdom, service, and universal upliftment, serving as luminous examples for our global learner community.

   Selection Criteria for Recipients

   The Honorary Doctorate Degree and Life-time Achievement Award Committee of VSVV applies rigorous and meaningful criteria to assess nominations. Each year, the Committee seeks to identify diverse and deserving individuals from both academic disciplines and distinguished fields of cultural or public service either for the award of the degree of Doctorate Honoris Causa or Life-time Achievement award. The selection aligns with the vision of the specific Convocation or public event in which the degree or Lif-time achievement award is to be given. Preference is generally given to nominees in the following categories:

   • Outstanding Contributions to the Knowledge and Practice in various academic, scientific and research fields

   • Service to Global Culture and Society: Recognizing those whose life’s work has brought positive transformation to culture, education, environment, ethics, or international harmony.

   • Support to VSVV or the Vedic Tradition: Individuals who have meaningfully supported the development of VSVV, its mission, or the promotion of Sanātana Dharma globally.

   Nomination/Individual and Selection Procedure

   Call for Nominations:
   Nominations will be received  by the VSVV through a link given at the end of this page as advised by the Honorary Degrees/Award Committee.

   Committee Composition:
   The Honorary Degrees/Award Committee consists of eminent scholars, institutional leaders, and cultural figures appointed by VSVV leadership. They are entrusted with a careful, inclusive review of all nominations.

   Recommendations to the Board of Directors:
   The committee will prepare and submit a report containing its recommendations to the  Board of Directors  of VSVV. This report will be circulated to Board of Directors  no later than two days prior to the scheduled meeting. The names of nominees of Doctorate Degree Honoris Causa and Life-time achievement awards  will remain confidential until formal approval is given and acceptance is received from the selected candidates.

   Required Nomination Documents

   All nominations  must include the following documents for consideration:

   • A detailed letter from the nominator/ Self highlighting the nominee’s achievements, significance of their work, and their alignment with the values of VSVV.

   • A concise curriculum vitae, including educational background, publications, awards, and service highlights.

   • A brief biography (up to 200 words), suitable for citation during the Convocation ceremony.

   Incomplete nominations will be returned to the submitting party.

   Conferral Ceremony and Participation

   Honorary degree /Award recipients are invited to address the Convocation gathering. However, participation in the address is optional. Honorary degrees/Awards  are awarded in person and not posthumously, unless the award had been previously accepted and arrangements finalized before the honoree’s demise.

   The ceremonial citation shall be limited to a maximum of three minutes. As per institutional protocols, the recipient will be formally presented for the award Honorary Degree and Life-Time achievement Award by the one of the Directors or a designated representative of VSVV.

   Revocation of Honorary Degrees

   The Board of Directors  of VSVV retains the authority to rescind an honorary doctorate in cases deemed necessary. Such action requires a recommendation from the Honorary Degrees Committee followed by a formal vote of approval by the Senate.

   Certificates and Award Notifications

   Recipients will receive an official degree certificate or Life-time Achievement Award typically during the Public Event. If not, it will be sent by post afterward. In case a certificate is not received within three months, the recipient must notify the Vidyapeeth to avoid being charged for a replacement.

   Requesting Replacement Certificates

   If a certificate/award is lost, damaged, or destroyed, recipients may request a replacement for a nominal fee. Only one valid certificate will be issued at any time. Duplicate copies are not provided.

   Application Process 

   Vedic Science Virtual Vishva-Vidyapeetha, USA offers an accessible, fully online nomination system. Nominator or Applicant himself may submit below   nominations,  upload  required documentation, and await confirmation from the Office of the Secretary/Registrar of VSVV.