The candidate has to secure qualifying marks both in theory and practice independently.

• The candidate has to secure 70% marks in each of the theory and practical separately to qualify/pass the assessment test. However, maximum of 5% of grace marks will be given either in theory or practical who can qualify/pass the exam. In case marks are in the decimal figures, they shall be rounded off to a higher number.
• The students who have done PG, M.Sc. in Yoga from the YCB accredited institute and appearing for Yoga Master Certification shall get 10 marks exemption in-field experience on producing a certificate from the institute.
• Candidate absent in either theory exam or practical/skill test will be considered as fail.
• If a candidate is present in the theory exam but unable to or does not present in practical/skill test, he/she has to inform the concerned institution for appearing in the practical / skill test in the next scheduled date & time well in advance with valid reason / unavoidable If the candidate unable to do so will be considered fail. The assessing institution may consider the request of the candidate in the exceptional cases on a merit basis.
• If the candidate secures qualifying marks in a practical test but fails in theory, he/she can reappear in the theory exam only once within 3 months from the declaration of result. The candidate shall have to deposit the prescribed fee for appearing in the theory

If the candidate secures qualifying marks in theory but fails in practice, he/she will be considered as fail. The candidate shall apply for certification as a fresh candidate. In such conditions, the candidate shall pay the full assessment fee as decided by the concerned institution. They do not have to pay an enrolment fee for the particular types of certification. His/her unique enrolment no. shall be valid for a lifetime.