The course of the Introduction of GST that is being provided by Swayam to the masses will be giving education about the goods and service tax that has been put into effect since 1st July 2017. Being citizens of this country, it is important that the citizens know what GST means and pay it whenever it is needed to be paid. This course provides in-depth knowledge about the scope of Supply, levy of GST, valuation rules, the concept of RCM, etc.
This is a diploma level course and hence can be applied by those candidates that are looking forward to learning about ways to help the industry and also small traders to timely pay their GST by working out submission tax returns. The course consists of ten modules which would gradually make the students learn the various concepts for the understanding of GST. This course is free of cost and does not carry any credits.
The Highlights
Online Classroom
Best-In-Class Instructors
Systematic Approach
Core course
Diploma level
Duration of 12 weeks
The weekly effort required is 3-4 hours
Programme Offerings
Doubt solving forums
Further readings
Active local chapters
Expert interviews
Weekly Assignments
Study Materials
references
Audio/Visual Lectures
Online books
Courses and Certificate Fees
Certificate Availability
no
What you will learn
Knowledge of GST
The course of Introduction to GST will be providing the following learning outcomes to the candidates:
Basics of GST will be mastered by the candidates
Know about the operational aspects of GST
Registration procedures will be made clear to the students
To know to convert all indirect taxes into a single tax
Learn to create a common market
Gain the expertise to eliminate the cascading effect
The students will be given an introduction to the filing system of the act
Learn concepts such as how to broaden the tax base etc
The Introduction to GST course is advised to the following candidates:
Candidates who are pursuing graduation or post-graduation in the field of management, commerce, or business studies
Working professionals who require the knowledge of GST for their jobs
Candidates who want to know in-depth about GST
Admission Details
Following are the steps that the candidates have to follow for admission to the program:
Step 1: The following link can be used to view the course and apply for the same. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou20_cm02/preview
Step 2: The registration link for the program is not out on the website yet.
The Syllabus
Introduction and Overview of GST
Introduction to GST
Overview of GST
Benefits of GST
Quiz: Week 1- MCQ
Concept of supply
Levy of GST
Scope of supply
Quiz: Week 2- MCQ
Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM)
Concept of RCM
Quiz: Week 3- MCQ
Composition scheme
Composition Scheme
Quiz: Week 4- MCQ
Valuation of GST
Valuation Rules
Quiz: Week 5- MCQ
Payment of GST
Payment of GST
Input tax credit
Concept of ITC & payment of GST
Returns under GST
Furnishing of returns
Books of accounts
Different books of accounts
Interest, penalty, and Prosecution-I
Provision of Interest
Interest, penalty, and prosecution-II
Provision of penalty & prosecution
Revision
Instructors
Netaji Subhash Open University, Kolkata Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: Give a summary about this course.
This is an ongoing course to help those who want more knowledge about the compulsory Goods and Service Tax of India. This is a core course, and the level of this course is a diploma. This is a commerce category course.
2: How long is this course?
This course is 12 weeks long. With a minimum study of 3 to 4 hours a week, candidates can easily complete this course within the given time.
3: Who is the instructor of the course?
The instructor for this course is Professor Anirban Ghosh, Netaji Subhas Open University. For the last 10 years, he has been providing post-graduation courses in commerce and management.
4: What are the different pedagogical methods?
Audio/video lectures, course materials, question and answer forums online and case studies are provided for the students to excel in the course. There are also going to be weekly assignments that the candidates need to turn in.
5: Which coordinators have partnered with SWAYAM?
Following is the list of partners of SWAYAM:
CEC (Consortium for Educational Communication) for under-graduate education
NITTTR (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research) for Teacher Training program
NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) for Engineering
AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) for self-paced and international courses
IIMB (Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore) for management studies
IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) for out-of-school students
UGC (University Grants Commission) for non-technical post-graduation education
NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) for school education
NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) for school education
6: Which is the college that is going to teach this course?
The college providing this course is Netaji Subhas Open University.