Top Music Schools in India
Music for some people is just another way of leisure but for some, music is their soul- something which has the power to heal everything. Although music is an artistic hobby, but making a career out of music is a dream of every singer and instrumentalist.
Whether children start learning as toddlers or join their school band choir, these are prime times for them to begin music lessons. In the same way that children more easily learn a second language, picking up an instrument while young provides easier access to proficiency. Therefore, one can start early and practice more throughout their childhood and teenage years so that there are more chances of success in the future.
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Most admissions in India for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Performing Arts (BA/BPA) courses are given directly on the basis of marks obtained in class 12th or its equivalent and also on the basis of the talent examination conducted at university/institute level.
The Top Music Schools in India are as follows*:
|
S. No. |
Name of College |
Admission Criteria |
Course Offered |
Affiliated University |
|
1 |
Faculty of Arts BHU |
BHU UET |
Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in: Vocal, Instrumental Sitar, Instrumental Violin, Instrumental Flute, Instrumental Tabla |
Banaras Hindu University |
|
2 |
Department of Music DU |
Best of Four Aggregate marks with Music as one of the subjects in 10+2 or equivalent
Candidates who have not studied music as a subject must produce a certificate of learning music from a recognized guru/institution for studying music for at least 3 years |
B.A (Hons.) in Music: Hindustani Music - Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar/Sarod/Guitar/Violin/Santoor) Karnatak Music-Vocal/Instrumental (Veena/ Violin) Hindustani Music - Percussion (Tabla/Pakhawaj)
|
University of Delhi |
|
3 |
Department of Fine Arts MU |
Best of Four Aggregate marks with Music as one of the subjects in 10+2 or equivalent
Candidates who have not studied music as a subject must produce a certificate of learning music from a recognized guru/institution for studying music for at least 3 years |
B.P.A in in Music: Hindustani Music-Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar/Sarod/Guitar/Violin/Santoor) Karnatak Music-Vocal/Instrumental (Veena/ Violin)
|
University of Mumbai |
|
4 |
College of Performing Arts, Pune |
Merit on the basis of 10+2 or equivalent |
B.P.A in Music: Vocal/Instrumental
|
Savitribai Phule Pune University |
|
5 |
KM Music Conservatory |
Passed 10+2 with 55% or IELTS pass at 6 |
Diploma in Higher Education : Music |
- |
|
6 |
Delhi School of Music |
Completed Bachelor’s Degree |
Certificate Course in Singing |
- |
|
7 |
Miranda House |
Candidate must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% aggregate and must have Music as one of the mandatory subjects |
BA (Hons.) Music |
University of Delhi |
|
8 |
Madras Music Academy |
Completed 10+2 |
Advanced Diploma in Music |
Madras Music Academy |
|
9 |
Hindu College |
Candidate must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% aggregate and must have Music as one of the mandatory subjects |
BA (Hons.) Music |
Hindu College |
|
10 |
Department of Performing Art, Assam University
|
The admission procedure has been divided into three parts like; Qualifying Examination: Written Test: Personal Interview = 25:50:25 (a) Qualifying Examination: 25 marks. (b) Written test: There will be 50 marks and divided into two sub parts. Part (A) Essay written (10) marks and Part (B) subject theory from all 4 discipline (40) marks. Multiple choice type questions are there. (c) Personal Interview/Practical Test (25) marks.
|
B.P.A in Hindustani Classical Music(Vocal), Instrumental Music (Tabla)
|
Assam University |
|
11 |
Lorraine Music Academy |
None |
Singing/Vocal classes |
- |
|
12 |
Indraprastha College for Women |
Candidate must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% aggregate and must have Music as one of the mandatory subjects |
BA (Hons.) |
University of Delhi |
|
13 |
Daulat Ram College |
Candidate must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% aggregate and must have Music as one of the mandatory subjects |
BA (Hons.) Music |
University of Delhi |
|
14 |
Asian Academy of Film and Television [AAFT] |
AAFT Global Entrance Exam |
Bachelor of Performing Art (Music) and Diploma in Music Production |
AAFT |
|
15 |
Faculty of Performing Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda |
Class 12th or Equivalent Aggregate Marks |
BPA in Music(Vocal)- Indian Classical Music Instrumental Music(Sitar & Violin) Tabla |
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda |
*The above list is in no particular order.
Completing a degree in music opens a wide world of possibilities for graduates because music plays such an integral role in society. Although people can achieve good careers in these fields even without a formal degree course, learning from the best and with the best in the field definitely improves and builds a better artist at par.
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Ojasvi Gupta
Ojasvi Gupta has worked for the Indian Express and Enactus DSC as a writer. Currently pursuing BCom Hons from Delhi University, she loves to spend her free time listening to music, reading, or playing with her dog. With her strong inclination towards writing, she serves as an author for Educere India.
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