M.A Music

MA Music courses in India educate the students about a vast range of subjects in Music. They cover the general history of music in India, the different musical forms, folk music. They also educate students about music forms around the world and the history behind them. 

MA Music syllabus is comprehensive and includes the study of musical structures and technicalities. Students will learn about music in a holistic way, with a focus on theory, performance as well as the history and background of Music if they choose to pursue an MA Music degree.

The admissions have been closed for this year.

The candidate should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in graduation.

Many colleges and universities which run MA course in Music offer various electives in order to allow students to specialise in one of these areas. This provides the candidates with streamlined expertise in the different fields of music. The specialisations are as follows:

• Carnatic Music
• Hindustani Music
• Vocal Music
• Instrumental Music
• Music Production
• Music Management

The difference between MA Music and Post Graduate Diploma course in Music is that MA Music is completed in 2 years whereas PGD in Music is completed within 6 months to 1 year. Furthermore, many private music training institutes which are run by professional musicians or music directors offer the short-term PGD course whereas top universities and private colleges offer MA course which is longer in duration and students are admitted to it through entrance examination.

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.

The colleges that you can apply for.
University of Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
Banaras Hindu University
Aligarh Muslim University
University of Calcutta
Madras University
Bombay University
Lucknow University
Annamalai University
Osmania University
Punjab University

Yes, you can but the rules for it vary from university to university. Generally, the candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Music with a minimum 50% aggregate score in the final examination. There is no age limit for the course. The admission process can be either entrance exam-based or merit-based.

Ideally, you must pursue MCA .Interest can be fulfilled anytime with other means but try to plan that think which you like as well as possible and is your strength.

Also you can explore about-

• IIT JAM
• CUET