Best Music Production Colleges in India: Specializations, Courses, Duration, Eligibility, Exams & Tuition Fees

Music production involves editing and manipulating music for distribution. Candidates interested in the creative field can pursue music production courses. Candidates can refer to the article below to learn about the best music production colleges in India, various courses, eligibility criteria for the course, fees and more.

Music production is the process of refining, shaping, and preparing music for distribution after it has been recorded. It involves enhancing, editing, and preserving the sound to make a final version. With music becoming a popular career choice among young people, music production or sound production is now an integral part of music courses. People with a passion for music and creating new music should go for music production courses. Check out the article below to learn about the best music production colleges in India, music courses, eligibility criteria, fees, and more.

Music Production Eligibility Criteria

Candidates curious about understanding and pursuing a music production course should be aware of the eligibility criteria required to pursue these courses. The eligibility criteria needed for the course differ as per the type of course a candidates want to pursue. A degree course in multimedia is one of the major requirements for the course. To pursue a certificate course, candidates do not need a foundation degree.

Best Music Production Specializations

Many colleges in India provide various specialisations courses in Music Production. Candidates who are interested in this course should go through the table below.

Specialisations
Sound Editing	Production Design
Video Editing (Post Production)	Radio Jockeying
Sound Engineering	Anchoring & Reporting
Sound Design	Camera Handling & Lighting
Editing	Electronic Media (TV, Radio, Online)
Sound Recording	Disk Jockey
Direction	Print Media
Film Making	Cyber Media
Acting	Screenplay Writing
Cinematography	Computer Science

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Best Music Production Colleges in India

Candidates interested in pursuing a music production course can refer to the space below to learn about the best music production colleges in India.

Parul University, Vadodara

Established under the Gujarat Private Universities (Second Amendment) Act, Parul University is accredited with an A++ Grade by NAAC, Central Council for Homeopathy, NABH and the National Medical Commission. Recognised by DSIR, Parul University is one of the most popular universities in India.

Ownership: Private

Courses Offered: 1 Course

Exams Accepted: CBSE 12th, ISC, +1

Total Tuition Fees: INR 3.9 L

Median Salary: INR 1.94 LPA

Courses & Duration	Exams Accepted	Total Tuition Fees in INR
B.Sc. in Film and TV Production - 3 years	CBSE 12th, ISC, +1	3.9 L

IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi

Established in 1985, Indira Gandhi National Open University is popularly known as IGNOU or IGNOU University. Indira Gandhi National Open University is considered one of the popular universities for distance/ part-time education in India.

Ownership: Government

Courses Offered: 1 Course

Total Tuition Fees: INR 12 K

Courses	Duration	Total Tuition Fees
Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production	1 year	12 K
Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Programme Production (PGDAPP) - Offered by IGNOU Regional Centre, Shillong	1 year	INR 12 K

Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

Established in 1949, Gujarat University is one of the most popular universities in India. Founded under the Gujarat University Act, Gujarat University is NAAC accredited Grade 'B' university.

Ownership: Government

Courses Offered: 1 Course

Exams Accepted: CBSE 12th, ISC, +1

Courses & Duration	Duration	Exams Accepted
Certificate in Sound Engineering & Studio Technique	3 months	ISC, CBSE 12th, +1

Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Dwarka Delhi (AIMC), Delhi

Also known as AIMC Dwarka, the Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication was established in 2003. Approved by AICTE, Government of India AIMC Delhi offers PG, diploma, and certificate courses in various streams such as Advertising and Marketing Communication, Management, Mass Communication etc.

Ownership: Private

Courses Offered: 1 Course

Total Tuition Fees: INR 2.6 L

Median Salary: INR 2.8 LPA

Courses & Duration	Seats Offered	Total Tuition Fees
Post Graduate Diploma in Television and Radio Journalism/Production - 1 year	60	2.6 L

The True School of Music, Vijaybhoomi University, Mumbai

Candidates can check the space below to learn about various types of courses offered at The True School of Music, Vijaybhoomi University, Mumbai.

Ownership: Private

Courses Offered: 3 Courses

Exams Accepted: SAT India, +6

Total Tuition Fees: INR 16 L

Courses & Duration	Exams Accepted	Total Tuition Fees in INR
B.Tech. in Sound Engineering - 4 years	VUSAT, +6	16 L
B.Mus. (Hons.) in Music Production -  4 years	VUSAT	16 L
B.Mus. (Hons.) in Music Production and Performance - 4 years	VUSAT	16 L

Punjabi University Patiala, Patiala

Founded in 1962, Punjabi University Patiala is recognised by UGC. Accredited with an A grade by NAAC, Punjabi University offers various courses such as UG, PG, Certificate, UG Diploma and PG Diploma in streams like Commerce, Science, Management etc. 

Ownership: Government

Courses Offered: 1 Course

Median Salary: INR 4.85 LPA

Courses & Duration	Duration	Total Tuition Fees
Discontinued(Sep22)-M.A. in Music	2 years	-

SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut

Recognised by UGC, Subharti University has been accredited ‘A’ by NAAC and recognised by UGC. Established in 2008, Subharti University is a private university. 

Ownership: Private

Courses Offered: 1 Course

Exams Accepted: CBSE 12th, UP 12th

Total Tuition Fees: INR 4.5 L

Median Salary: INR 2.6 LPA

Courses & Duration	Exams Accepted	Total Tuition Fees
Bachelor of Film and Television Production - 3 years	UP 12th, CBSE 12th	4.5 L

Bennett University, Greater Noida

Established in 2016, Bennett University offers more than 30 courses with around 70 leading specialisations. The courses are offered under specialisations across streams such as Engineering, Law, Management, Media,  and Liberal Arts. 

Ownership: Private

Courses Offered: 1 Course

Exams Accepted: SAT India, CUET

Total Tuition Fees: INR 9.75 L

Courses & Duration	Exams Accepted	Total Tuition Fees in INR
B.A. in Film TV - 3 years	SAT India, CUET	9.75 L

Government Polytechnic, Mumbai

Established in 1960, Government Polytechnic, Mumbai is one of the most popular institutes in India. Located in Mumbai, Government Polytechnic College offers as many as 35 courses Certificate in Full Time/Part Time mode and courses. 

Ownership: Government

Courses Offered: 1 Course

Total Tuition Fees: INR 30.1 K

Courses	Duration	Total Tuition Fees in INR
Certificate in Sound Engineering	3 months	30.1 K

Whistling Woods International, Mumbai

Established in 2006, Whistling Woods International is Asia’s largest Film, Communication and Creative Arts Institute. Whistling Woods International offers various UG, PG, and diploma courses to candidates across Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Producing and various other streams. 

Ownership: Private

Courses Offered: 3 Courses

Exams Accepted: WWI Entrance Exam, +3

Total Tuition Fees: INR 7.5 K - 2.5 L

Courses & Duration	Exams Accepted	Total Tuition Fees in INR
B.A. in Music Production and Composition - 3 years	WWI Entrance Exam	2.4 L
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