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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, hostel facilities are offered to students officially pursuing a course from Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts. Students are provided hostels at the main campus of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. As per the official website, SVU has two co-ed hostels and one hostel each for only boys' and only girls' students. Each hostel has a different capacity. As per the student reviews present on Shiksha, the hostels are equipped with various necessary amenities, such as a recreational area, a mess, spacious rooms, and more.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, in case a student wishes to withdraw admission from Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts, he/she is entitled to a fee refund. The institute is affiliated with Somaiya Vidyavihar University and thus follows the refund policy set by it. Check out the below table to know the amount of refund:
| Withdrawal Timeframe from Admission Date | Refund Amount |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 days or more before commencement | 100% refund |
| Less than 15 days before commencement | 90% refund |
| Up to 15 days after commencement | 80% refund |
| Between 16 and 30 days after commencement | 50% refund |
| After 30 days of commencement | No refund |
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts BPA admission process starts with an online submission process. Interested students are required to submit an online application form available on the official website of the institute. The fee to apply is INR 200.
After completion of the application stage, students who fulfil the eligibility criteria and have a good academic record are shortlisted for the audition round. Those who perform well in the auditions are offered admissions. Such candidates must report to the institute for verification of documents and payment of fees. Successful fee payment completes the admission process.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts follows a thorough selection process for admission to the BPA in Swar Vadya course. To get admission, students are first required to fill out an application form. When the applications are received, 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:
- Tunefulness/Swar
- Awareness & Use of Rhythm
- Awareness & Use of Pitch
- Demonstration of Composition
- Demonstration of Light Music (Sugam Sangeet) Composition
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, as per official sources, Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts BPA admissions are merit-based. The institute does not conduct any entrance exam for admission to BPA courses. Students are evaluated based on their past academic record. Other than this, students' performance in the audition test is also taken into consideration.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
At the UG level, Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing offers a BPA programme. For admission to BPA courses, students are required to fill out an application form and pay the following application fees:
Course | Application Fees |
|---|---|
BPA | INR 200 |
Note: The below-mentioned fee is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Once the Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts auditions are over, candidates selected for BPA admissions must present various documents for verification purposes. Such candidates are required to bring along the following documents:
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Migration certificate
- School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)
- Aadhaar Card, Two passport size Photographs of the candidate
- Music exam board certificates (for BPA in Vocal/Swar Vadya/Taal Vadya)
- Dance exam board certificates (for BPA in Kathak
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts has an online admission portal which allows students to apply online for BPA admissions. The steps to apply are as follows:
1. Go to the institute's online admission portal.
2. Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
3. Register by filling out the form appearing on the screen
4. Log in and fill out the application form
5. Pay the application fees of INR 200 and submit the form.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts BPA is spread across a total of specialisations. Three specialisations deal with Music and the other two specialisations deal with different forms of Classicial Dance. Listed below are all the BPA courses offered at the institute:
- BPA in Vocal
- BPA in Swar Vadya
- BPA in Taal Vadya
- BPA in Bharata Natyam
- BPA in Kathak
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts BPA eligibility criteria differ based on the choice of course. Students willing to apply must check the course-specific eligibility criteria before applying. Check below to know more:
Vocal, Swar Vadya, Taal Vadya:
- Completed Class 12 with a minimum score of 40% with Music as one of the subjects, or
- Candidates who have not offered Music as one of the subjects must have learnt Music for not less than three years in a recognised institution
Bharata Natyam & Kathak:
- Passed Class 12 with a minimum of 40% with Classical Dance as one of the subjects, or
- Candidates who have not studied Classical Dance
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