B.A. in Dance 

at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Ernakulum

Yes, you can do MBA after BA from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit. However, it depends upon the course you opted for during your graduation degree and how it will benefit you while doing your MBA as MBA is one of India's most adaptable post-graduate programmes as it accepts applications from students belonging to a variety of educational and professional backgrounds. MBA after BA at SSUS, on the other hand, is a somewhat a doable choice. 

Candidates who wish to make their career in the field of arts can read more about BA course here

SSUS BA course admission 2024 is both merit and entrance-based. The University has introduced the Single Window System to avoid delay in the processing of representations, requests, applications submitted by students. The University has a centralised admission process. Given below is the SSUS BA admission process 2024:

Step 1: SSUS BA Application Process 2024

Candidates must submit the application form through the University's website and pay SSUS BA application fees. The application fee can also be remitted through Demand Draft.

Step 2: SSUS BA Selection Criteria 2024

The admission will depend on the merit and accordingly, they can decide their centers. The University also accepts the scores of an aptitude test for BA Music, BA Dance (Mohiniyattam/ Bharatanatyam) courses. Candidates must also appear for an Interview.

Step 3: SSUS BA Counselling and Seat Allotment

Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the counselling process and pay SSUS BA course fees.

Candidates who want to apply for SSUS BA scholarships are required to submit the application for scholarships along with the attested true copies of qualifying certificates, to the University through the Heads of the Departments/Campus Director within 15 days from the date of admission to the programme.

After pursuing BA from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit,  a big number of job opportunities are accessible for graduates in this field as they can be an educator, interpreter or a consultant. Outsourcing, consulting and freelancing is the new pattern in the field of Sanskrit language career. In the academic domain, numerous career options available after a BA at SSUS, such as higher education in MA, MBA etc.

To read more about the scope of a BA degree, candidates can read: BA course career scope 

First of all St Teresa's College which is autonomous institute present in Ernakulum, Kerala offers 23 UG and 11 PG programs and provides admission to girls students only. On the other hand, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit which is a public institute located in Kerala itself aims at providing Sanskrit and Indology studies.

According to NIRF report of 2022 the median packages of both the universities are as follows:- 

1. The median package for UG 3-year course in SSUK was INR 1.80 LPA whereas it was INR 2.04 LPA in STC.
2. The median package for UG 4-year for SSUK was INR 3.00 LPA whereas in STC it was around INR 2.10 lpa.

The median package for PG 1-year in SSUK was INR 3.50 LPA whereas it was INR 2.16 lpa.

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.

In performing arts, you have different specialisation like dance, drama, music, etc. According to your course you have core subjects. Majoring in performing arts involves study that integrates the overlapping fields of drama, music and dance practices. Even when students specialize in one of the three areas, they will take courses in the other performance arts disciplines as well, as well as taking some general education courses.

Performing arts are all pervading bringing colour and joy to numerous festivals and ceremonies, and reaffirming the faith of the people in their heritage. These facets have been responsible for sustaining the long continuities of ancient traditions. They are the link between the past and the present. It thus exemplifies the complex, organic interaction of all aspects of life implicit in all tribal and folk art forms; art is not seen as something apart from life, a mere ornamentation or entertainment, but as an intrinsic part of it.

A performing arts B.A. Programme may include courses in the following subject areas:

• Music performance
• Theatre history
• Dance and culture
• Musical theatre
• Dance technique
• Dramatic literature

The Courses in Performing Arts include:- 

• B.A. (Music Tabla)
• B.A. (Theatre)
• B.A. (Music Vocal)
• BPA (Music Tabla)
• BPA (Theatre)

Following are the Career opportunity:-

• Actor
• Community arts worker
• Dancer
• Dramatherapist
• Music therapist
• Theatre director

Thes are the Top Colleges for Performing Arts:-

1. Loyola College, Chennai
2. Christ University, Bangalore
3. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
4. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
5. K. J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai.