Kathak in Dance & Choreography colleges in India

There is a promising and long-term career in classical dance, particularly in Kathak. Learning a classical art form is truly a blessing. It is not just about mastering the techniques and eventually opening a dance studio; it's about fully immersing yourself in the art and embracing the joy and wellness it brings. While financial success is possible, it largely depends on your dedication and passion for continuous learning and creating unique dance pieces through your creative process.

Having a good level of understanding of the syllabus is the first stage in exam preparation. This will help you to determine the topics that you should cover and the amount of time you should devote to each one.

In order to concentrate in your study on the areas where you need development, you can also test the last year's papers to determine your strengths and shortcomings. Candidates can refer to BPA syllabus as well as reasoning topics in order to prepare for the entrance.

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MPA in Kathak full form is Master of Performing Arts in Kathak. It is a 2 years Master's degree which teaches the students all the aspects of Kathak dance that 2 years that include choreography, musicology, and dance iconography.

Some of the job profiles that an MPA graduate can work are mentioned below -

• Musical Theater Performer
• Actor
• Choreographer
• Theatre Director
• Dancer
• Dance Teacher
• Stage Manager
• Music Teacher

They can also work as Arts Administrator which govern theaters, museums, and dance groups. They can also become Arts therapists who use performing arts to assist clients with a range of mental and physical health issues.

Parul University is a well-known institute recognised across categories by a number of ranking bodies. As per the NIRF 2025 ranking, the university has ranked 41 in the Pharmacy category. It has been ranked 50 by the India Today 2025 in the BCA category.

Some of the colleges in and around Pune that offer B A and M A programmes in dance and music are mentioned below for the candidates' reference:

Bharati Vidyapeeth

BVDU School of Performing Arts

FLAME University

MIT ADT University

Fergusson College

Savitribai Phule Pune University UNIPUNE

Yashwantrao Mohite College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Vishwakarma University

TMV - Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth

Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

MIT Vishwashanti Sangeet Kala Academy, MIT-ADT University

University of Mumbai

At the UG level, these colleges provide a 3 years B.A. in Dance as well as 3 years B.A. in Music courses to the students. 

The eligibility for taking admission in Rabindra Bharati University - RBU for MA in Dance is mentioned below: Candidate must have completed M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in dance or in any subject with special aptitude in Vocal Music from any UGC recognized University. Since your eligibility is not included in the question if you match the eligibility as above then you can take admission.

IIT BHU was just another engineering college within a university. By an ACT of Parliament, IT-BHU changed its affiliation to IIT (BHU) Varanasi on June 29, 2012. The Institute immediately created procedures and practises in accordance with IIT standards after becoming an IIT. IIT BHU was placed 13 among all Engineering colleges across the country in the NIRF Rankings 2022, making it one of the most sought-after engineering options.

REVA University Bangalore has collaborated with various colleges and universities. The REVA University Bangalore has signed MoUs with several organisations and industries. Some of them are Columbia University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Riverside, Coventry University, UK, Ulster University, Ireland, St. Georges University, USA, and others. REVA University Bangalore in collaboration with other colleges and universities offers UG, PG, Ph.D. Diploma, and other courses to students.

Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University courses are offered to students in streams such as Arts, Commerce, Management, Science, Law, Engineering, etc. The university offers BTech and MBA programmes to students as its popular programmes. These courses are offered in several specialisations for a duration of 4 years and 2 years, respectively. 

Bangalore University is a goverment university. The university was recognised by the UGC and accredited by NAAC A Grade. The university is a member of the Associaton of Indian Universities.

Yes, Bharati Vidyapeeth is a good university. Bhartiya Vidya Peeth is ranked 78th by NIRF 2024 under the University category. Internationally, Bharati Vidyapeeth University is ranked 701-750 by the QS World University Ranking 2023 under the Asian University category. The university is also ranked 189 by the QS World University Ranking 2023 under the Asian University Ranking- Southern Asia category.

No, it is not hard to get admission at Gujarat University. The university offer undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), diploma, certificate and PhD courses to students in streams such as Arts, Commerce, Science, Education, Law and Medicine & Health Sciences. Admission is based on merit and entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, and others. Aspiring candidates must qualify the eligibility criteria set by the university for the desired course. 

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Subharti University admissions are currently open. The university has not specified a deadline for admission to SVSU. Candidates can get admission to SVSU based on their merit in the last qualifying exam or entrance exam score. The university offers admissions on the basis of the scores obtained in national-level entrance exams such as NEET and CUET-UG for admission to specific courses. Subharti University Entrance Test (SNET) is also conducted by the university for admission to several UG and PG courses.

Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune has 5 well-maintained lecture halls. There are 2 state-of-the-art auditoriums. The college has an excellent, sprawling library. The total collection of books in the library is more than 32,000. The college offers separate hostel facilities. The institute gives an AC seminar hall with a library containing over 24,591 books, 84 journals, & magazines. The campus has well-ventilated, spacious classrooms, seminar rooms, labs, a library, an administrative block, and a conference hall. 

The UNIRAJ faculty members have established various international associations with several universities and research institutes from the Switzerland, USA, Italy, Germany, France, Australia, Norway, Canada, and others for undertaking collaborative and various exchange programmes. UNIRAJ faculty is experienced and the university invites various faculty members for guest lectures.

Presidency University Bangalore has highly qualified faculty members and most of them are PhD, certificate, diploma, and degree holders. Candidates can check some of the Presidency University Bangalore faculty details in the following table:

Faculty name	Faculty Designation
Dr. Vinay Joshi	Professor & Associate Dean Economics
Dr. Aisha Banu	Assistant Professor & HoD Accounting and Finance
Dr. Afzalur Rahman	Professor Accounting and Finance
Dr. V. Hemanth Kumar	Professor HR and Marketing
Dr. Kamal Kumar Agarwal	Professor Accounting and Finance
Dr. Syed Abid Hussain	Associate Professor Marketing and HR
Dr. Renju K Mathai	Associate Professor HR
Dr Syed Ahmed Wajih	Associate Professor General Management and International Business
Dr. Ritty Francis	Associate Professor Marketing
Dr. Mounica V	Assistant Professor HR and Marketing
Dr. Vijayakumar N C	Assistant Professor International Business and Supply Chain Management
Prof. Monica S	Assistant Professor Accounting and Taxation
Dr. Varsha. P. S	Assistant Professor Business Analytics and Digital Marketing
Dr. Chaithra. V.H	Assistant Professor HR, and Marketing
Dr. Annette Christinal	Assistant Professor Finance and Project Management
Dr. Anouja Mohanty	Assistant Professor HR, and Entrepreneurship
Prof. Rajshree S	Assistant Professor Economics
Prof. Saptarshi Mukherjee	Assistant Professor Finance and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Vishal Sharma	Assistant Professor Economics
Dr. Sreya R	Assistant Professor Marketing and HR

 

Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University eligibility criteria varies course-wise. Candidates must pass a minimum of Class 12 for UG and graduation for PG courses. Below is eligibility criteria for some of the courses of Music University:

Course	Common Eligibility
BPA	PUC/ equivalent/ JOC/ 2 year diploma
MPA	Any degree
BA	Class 12
MA	Graduation
D.litt	Proficiency in the concerned field

There are a lot of facilities for infrastructure at Dr CV Raman University. The CVRU Bilaspur campus has Wi-Fi access. The facilities of CVRU Bilaspur include a conference room, a dispensary-medical facility, video conferencing, a bank and ATM, a female common room, dorms and a meal facility, as well as access to playgrounds and other sporting venues. Some of the facilities are:

Hostel: Dr CV Raman University offers separate accommodation for both boys and females. To encourage simple access, the campus has residential complexes adjacent to the departments, library, and classrooms. Each room has a private bath and is nicely equipped.

Library: CVRU Bilaspur facilities and infrastructure include a Shri J P Choubey Central Library and it has a huge collection of books, scientific and technical periodicals, and electronic reference materials to help students and teachers with their academic and research needs.

Sports: CVRU Bilaspur facilities and infrastructure include a playground for games like cricket, hockey, football, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, table tennis, basketball, and tennis. The university provides sports facilities and encourages its students to participate in indoor as well as outdoor sports for their physical and mental well-being.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Alliance university is one of the reputed university and has been ranked by various eminent ranking bodies like QS World Rankings, Times, NIRF and others. Below mentiponed are the Alliance University rankings:

Ranking Body	Category	Ranks
Times B-School Ranking Survey 2026	Among Top 40 Private Universities in India	2
Times B-School Ranking 2026	Among Top 20 B-School in South India	3
Times B-School Ranking 2026	Among Top 50 Institutes for Placement	4
Times of India 2025	Among Top 30 Institutions in Research Capacity	5
Times B-School Ranking 2026	Among the Top 100 B-Schools	9
QS World University Rankings 2026	Southern Asia	274
QS World University Rankings 2026	Overall	851-900
Times Education Ranking 2025 (Karnataka)	BBA	1
Times Education Ranking 2025 (South India)	BBA	2
Times Education Ranking 2025 (Private University)	BBA	3
Times Education Ranking 2025 (India among top 70 institutes)	BBA	4
Times 2025	BTech	10
NIRF 2025	Law	20
NIRF 2025	Management	71

The accepted entrance exams at University of Jammu are JKCET, JEE Main, and others. The mode of University of Jammu course admissions is online. Jammu University BTech admission to various courses is based on entrance exam scores, interview rounds,  and merit. The accepted entrance exams are JKCET, JEE Main,  CUET, and others. Candidates applying through CUET must first visit the official website and register for the CUET exam. Then, appear for the CUET exam. In the next step, students must apply on the Jammu University official website with valid scores. In the next step, students must take part in the interview and various other rounds involved in the Jammu University admission.

The seats availability for offered courses at Natyaveda College of Performing Arts goes up to 124.