Best Music Colleges in Kerala - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Music is a vast subject. You will have to be very clear with the field. Research on different styles. Like Hindustani, classical, etc. make sure what you want to learn. and Go as per that. Also keep in mind a degree in Music might give you job opportunities but frankly it wont help you to go on Stage. All the best.

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Diploma in Music: Eligibility: A candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream with 50% marks in aggregate from recognized Board/ University. Course Fee. - INR 15,000 to INR 2 Lacs. Average Starting Salary INR 2 Lacs to INR 9 Lacs per annum Duration: 3 months to 3 years Major colleges offering this course are: VELS University (VU), Chennai Rama Manubhai Desai College of Music and Dance (RMDCMD), Vapi Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMV), Tirupati Shaheed Udham Singh Government College (SUSGC), Sangrur Parks-College, Tiruppur School of Music (some), Mumbai

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Master of Arts in Music is a postgraduate course which is extremely beneficial for those who wish to upgrade their skills in the field of music and can themselves become music teachers. This course provides scientific knowledge in the field of Carnatic music, implementing creativity in the practice of Carnatic and Hindustani Music and to implement the skills for one's professional development. After completing this course, candidates can become lecturers or professors in the field of Music and work in renowned colleges.

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University of Calicut is a good university. Calicut University, also known as The University of Calicut, is a state-private university that was established in 1968 in Calicut. Calicut University has been ranked 69 under the University category by the NIRF in 2022. It is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE. It is accredited with an "A" Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Admissions are open for various courses for 2023 and the accepted entrance exams are KEAM, CMAT, CUCAT, and others. Candidates must go through the KEAM 2023 result, KEAM 2023 question paper, and KEAM 2023 syllabus before giving the exam. Talking about the placements, according to the NIRF report 2023, a total of 151 out of 824 UG and PG students were placed during University of Calicut placements 2022. The median package offered to UG (3-year) and PG (1-year) students was INR 2.64 LPA and INR 3.96 LPA during placements 2022.

WUDAT Exam was on January 04, 2026. WUD DAT Exam is conducted in online mode. Admit card is released online for all candidates who have filled application form.

CUET UG is a nationally administered entrance by NTA. It is for undergraduate admissions in participating institutes. 
It is a unified platform to seek admission into undergraduate programs offered by leading colleges in India. 
Annually, CUET exam spans over 500 cities in India and abroad, utilizing a computer-based mode. Examination is organized in multiple phases. 

The Institute takes pride in offering its students a median placement salary of INR 1.60 LPA, that underscores its dedication to preparing graduates for prosperous careers by providing them with a noteworthy and competitive compensation package.

Chembai Memorial Govt. Music College provides courses like M.A, B.A. in Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) stream, and have specializations such as Veena, Violin.

Government College For Women, Thiruvananthapuram has been rated 4 on Placements on the basis of 4 reviews given by the students.

Natyaveda College of Performing Arts provides programmes including UG Diploma, B.A. in streams such as Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Tabla, Bhartnatayam, Hindustani Classical Vocals, Kathak.

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit which is present in Kalady, Kerala is one of the pioneering sanskrit universities in teaching, research and innovations.

According to NIRF report, the median package offered in the year 2032 are :-

1. Ug 3-year (B.A.)- INR 1.80 lpa
2. Ug 4-year (BFA)-INR 2.00 lpa
3. Pg 1-year - INR 3.50 lpa
4. Pg 2-year -INR 2.50 lpa

The placement percentage is very good it varies between 65-70 percent. Some, companies that come here for placements includes NGO's, social welfare organisations and private hospitals like Save the childern, Kerala Social Security mission, etc.

 

Kannur University, Swami Anandatheertha Campus has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
M.A.	Candidates must have completed graduation from recognised university/ institute.
M.Sc.	Candidates must have completed graduation from recognised university/ institute.