Somaiya Vidyavihar University Mumbai Answered Questions

Candidates seeking course admission at Department of Library & Information Science cannot enrol for direct admission. The selection criteria are merit-based. However, the institute may conduct an entrance exam or an interview. To get admitted to the Department of Library and Information Science, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute. To enrol for course admission, students must apply through the official website. Aspirants can apply for course admission on the official website.

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 screen4. Log in and fill out the application form5. Pay the application fees of INR 200 and submit the form.

To apply to Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts, first submit the online form and pay the admission fee. For the audition round, candidates are evaluated based on if the course is offered online or offline. After selection, you will be sent an offer letter and next will be asked to submit documents. Your admission will not be confirmed until the fee payment is completed by the deadline.

BPA admissions at Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts are ongoing for the academic year 2025-2026. However, the application portal for 2025 admissions had already been closed. The last date to apply for BPA courses was closed on 30 Apr, 2025. Students who have applied are further required to participate in audition tests.

Through its Department of Library and Information Science, Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers a PG Diploma in Digital Library and Data Management (PGDDLDM). The course is offered in the online mode. The course duration is 6 months. The course structure includes learning through lectures, discussions, practical sessions, tutorials, project work, and internship. The courses included in the curriculum of PGDDLDM are listed below:ICT and Knowledge Organisation in Digital EnvironmentE-resources ManagementDigital Library ManagementData Management tools

Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art offers an MA programme to students as its top course. The college offers this programme to students at the PG level. Further, the college offers this programme for a duration of 2 years with a comprehensive curriculum. Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art offers an MA programme across several specialisations. 

Candidates who has a bachelor's degree in Humanities, Fine Arts, or related stream, can apply for admission to the MA programme at Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art. The selection criteria are entrance-based. Students seeking to apply for any of the courses offered at the college must fulfil the admission criteria of the desired programme before applying for it.

Admission to the Certificate programme of Department of Library and Information Science, SVU Mumbai, is based on the applicants' merit and availability of seats. Interested candidates must register their candidature for admission by applying through the common admission portal on the official website of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The candidates are informed about the provisional admission/ waitlist number through their registered email ID. Selected candidates must appear for document verification and submit the applicable fees for seat confirmation.  

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 marksheetClass 12 marksheetMigration certificateSchool leaving certificate/transfer certificateCategory certificate (if applicable)Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)Aadhaar Card, Two passport size Photographs of the candidateMusic exam board certificates (for BPA in Vocal/Swar Vadya/Taal Vadya)Dance exam board certificates (for BPA in Kathak Bharatnatyam)

The Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) offers two Certificate courses: (i) Certificate Course in Library and Information Science (CCLIS) and (ii) Certificate in Teacher Librarianship (CTL). The application process for CTL for the current academic year will start on June 1, 2025 and continue till June 30, 2025 (tentative). The application window for admission to the CCLIS course is expected to open in November and remain open till December.