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Master of Performing Arts
Admissions for the academic year 2025-26 for First Year Master of Performing Arts
We are delighted that you are considering an Master in Music & Dance programme at Somaiya University. Please read all instructions & requirements carefully to ensure a complete and correct application.
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Overview
Swar Vadya
Vocal
Taal Vadya
Kathak
Bharatnatyam
Audition Test
| MPA(Music) Vocal |
The students will be tested for
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|---|---|
| MPA(Music)Swar Vadya |
The students will be tested for
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| MPA(Dance)Bharata Natyam/Kathak |
Students will be assessed for
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Important Dates- First Phase
| Application Form Cost |
Rs.500/-(To be Paid Online through Payment Gateway) |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | 25th March 2025 |
| Applications Close | 30th April 2025 |
| Audition Date | To be Announced |
| Audition Result Date | To be Announced |
| Payment of Ist Installment of Fees | To be Announced |
Note:
- Audition test will be conducted (Online/Offline)
- Please apply early seats are limited
First Year Fee Structure
| Sr No | Name of the programme | Fee AY 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MPA (Vocal) | 40,000/- |
| 2 | MPA (Swar Vadya) | 40,000/- |
| 3 | MPA (Taal Vadya) | 40,000/- |
| 4 | MPA (Dance Kathak) | 40,000/- |
| 5 | MPA (Dance Bharatnatyam) | 40,000/- |
Note:
- There will be an increase of 8% in the annual fees for the subsequent years of study.
Eligibilty Criteria for Vocal, Swar Vadya, Taal Vadya
Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Performing Arts degree in Hindustani Classical Vocal/Instrumental (Harmonium/Shehnai/Flute) and Percussion Music (Tabla) Must have passed 3 years BPA(Music) exam or its equivalent examination with 45% or more marks in the aggregate.
OR
An undergraduate degree in any subject recognized by the UGC, and from any university/institute/centre recognized by the UGC and must have passed Music for not less than five years in a recognised institution.
OR
An undergraduate degree in any subject recognized by the UGC, and from any university/institute/centre recognized by the UGC and Learnt Music for not less than five years from a well-known teacher/guru. Such candidates will be required to submit a certificate issued by the institution/teacher/guru, as the case may be to this effect.
Note:
- The final selection will be made based on performance in the audition test.
Eligibilty Criteria for Bharata Natyam & Kathak
Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Performing Arts degree in Bharata Natyam / Kathak must have a basic degree B.P.A or equivalent degree in the chosen stream from a recognised University or recognised institution.
OR
Candidates with a basic degree from another stream not dance, needs to have learnt the Classical Dance form for not less than six to seven years from a Guru/recognised institution with proven credentials and supported with or without performance records etc. The personal final interview will decide on credentials presented.
Note:
- The final selection will also be based on audition test/interview.
Admission Process for First Year 2025-26
Step
1
Step
2
Submission of 500/- (non-refundable in all cases) form fees through the payment gateway
Step
3
Interview/Audition test
Step
4
Admission will be offered based on the merit and availability of seats taken together. The candidate will be communicated via email about his/her offered seat or waitlisted number.
Important Instructions
- Admission will be offered based on the merit, and availability of seats. The candidate will be communicated via email about his/her status of admission whether confirmed or waitlisted.
- A candidate who has been offered seat will need to pay the fees ofRs.10,000/- within 5 days of the receipt of the offer letter, to secure the confirmed admission.
- Candidate who does not pay the requisite amount as per the deadline will lose his/her claim on the confirmed seat during that phase.
- Balance fees to be paid as per the schedule displayed on the website.
- The final confirmation of admission is subject to physical verification of the documents. In case of non-availability of valid documents, the confirmation of the admission will result in cancellation.
- Cancellation rules are available on the website for reference.
- The admission schedule may change under unavoidable circumstances or as per directive / instructions from admitting authorities of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The revised schedule, if any, will be notified on the website.
Documents required for First Year 2025-26
- S.S.C. or Equivalent Mark-list
- HSC or Equivalent Mark list
- Bachelor Degree final semester Marksheet
- College Leaving Certificate/Transfer certificate
- Aadhar Card, Two passport size Photographs of the candidate
- For MPA in Vocal / Swar Vadya / Taal Vadya - Music exam board certificates (Gandharva Mahvidyalaya, Prayag Sangeet samiti,etc)
- For MPA in Kathak / Bharatnatyam - Dance exam board certificates (Gandharva Mahvidyalaya, Prayag Sangeet samiti,etc) or any other recognised institution
Note : Applicable for only Gujarati Linguistic Minority Candidate
- Self declaration of the candidate in specified format (“Gujarati Linguistic Minority Community Students Self Declaration” proforma)
- And
- Certificate from respective community/ samaj stating that they belong to the Gujarati Speaking Community.
- Affidavit
Annexure 1 -Candidate who has completed 18 years of age while making the Affidavit - Annexure 2-Candidate who has not completed 18 years of age while making the Affidavit