Introduction to GST
Become aware about the compulsory tax that is levied on goods and services with the Introduction to GST course from Swayam.
Online
12 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
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 |
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| no |
What you will learn
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
Who it is for
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 Subhas Open University Kolkata Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The college providing this course is Netaji Subhas Open University.