MPA

The admission process varies across universities, but usually includes:

• Application Submission – Fill the form online/offline through the university portal.
• Audition or Practical Test – You may be asked to perform a piece (dance, vocal, acting, etc.).
• Written Exam – Some institutes like BHU, RBU or university departments conduct theory tests.
• Personal Interview – To assess your goals, experience, and seriousness toward the art.

Admission Season: Typically from April to August. Central universities and deemed institutes release entrance dates during this time.

There are various Top colleges that offer MPA Courses, also known as Master of Performing Arts in India, which are mentioned below:

Premier Institutes such as:

• National School of Drama (NSD) – Theatre
• Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai – Bharatanatyam
• Kathak Kendra, Delhi
• Sangit Natak Akademi-affiliated schools

Private/Deemed Universities also provide MPA Courses such as:

• Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares (Theatre)
• KM Music Conservatory, Chennai
• MIT ADT (School of Performing Arts)
• SRM University – Music and Dance
• Lovely Professional University (LPU) – Dance and Music

The Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts MPA fee structure comprises all the fee components to be paid by the students to complete the program. According to the fee structure, students are mainly charged with two components: tuition fees and a one-time fee. Combining all, the total fees for the MPA programme is INR 80,500. Check the below table to learn the component-wise bifurcation of the total fees:

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts follows a comprehensive selection process for admission to its MPA in Swar Vadya course. Students who wish to pursue this course are first required to fill out an application form. Once the application window is closed, the admissions committee reviews applicants based on academic performance. Next, for further evaluation, the institute conducts audition tests. Check below the topics students are tested on:

• Ability to give a performance
• Knowledge of all raagas at the graduation level
• Demonstration of Light Music (Sugam Sangeet) Composition

Yes, at Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts, students who are officially pursuing a MPA course are offered scholarships. The institute has various types of scholarships to cater to a wide range of student needs. The below list contains some of the scholarships offered by the institute:

• EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Scholarship
• For Students with Disabilities (PWD)
• Sports Merit Scholarship

Yes, fees play an important role when comparing the MPA course offered by Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts with other similar institutes/colleges. Drawing a comparison based on fees helps students calculate the affordability of a program. The lower the fees, the greater the affordability. As per official sources, the total tuition fees to pursue the MPA course at the institute is INR 80,000.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

MPA admissions for the academic year 2025 at Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts are ongoing. However, the application portal for 2025 admissions had already been closed. The application portal for MPA courses was closed on 30 Apr, 2025. Students who have applied are further required to participate in audition tests.

Yes, Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts has opened the admission portal for the academic year 2025-2026. Thus, the admission process for the MPA programme is ongoing. As of now, the institute has closed the application portal and is expected to begin the auditio round soon. Once the auditions begin, selected students must appear for the audition test on the scheduled date.