Best Drama Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Eligibility criteria vary depending on the institution and the level of the course. Generally, most acting courses in India accept students who have completed their high school education  (10+2) or equivalent. Some institutions may also require applicants to undergo an audition or interview process to assess their aptitude for acting.

The Eligibility Criteria to pursue BA in Theatre in India is that the Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum of 45-50% aggregate marks. Some institutes may conduct entrance exams and auditions for admission.

Hi Rubel,

There is no stringent academic requirement to pursue a course in theatre, any graduate can opt for the course and there are even some of the certificate courses which you can opt for after 12th

All The best

The core areas of the course in theatre arts across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes stresses on the following areas:

• Dramatic Theory
• Foundations and History\Research Methods
• Technical Theatre
• Literature and Criticism
• Playwriting
• Acting
• Directing
• Theatre in Education and Comparative Drama\Theatre.

Lucknow University has a huge campus of 219.01 acres and provides modern facilities to students. Some of the facilities provided by the university are listed below:

• Well-stocked library
• Media and Entertainment Lab
• Seminar halls
• Indoor Sports Ground
• Medical facilities

BA in Theatre is a 3 to 4 year undergraduate degree that focuses on acting, stagecraft, direction, scriptwriting, and other aspects of theatre production. It provides both theoretical and practical knowledge of theatre arts.

Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University has been rated 4.3 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Yes, Amity School of Media and Drama accept CBSE 12th score. The basic eligibility criteria is 10+2 passed. For UG candidates scoring above 80%, a direct admission will be provided for them, Irrespective of the boards they belong to (CBSE/ISC/State-Boards).Students from any of the aboveboard can easily gain admission to the college.