academics
Courses Offered
1. BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) in Bharatanatyam, Vocal Music and Instrumental Music
| For +2 Candidates | Degree Course |
| This Course follows the semester system CBCS | |
| Part I | Language Tamil / Sanskrit |
| Part Il | English |
| Part IlI | Major Discipline |
| BA | Dance BHARATANATYAM |
| BA | South Indian Classical Music (VOCAL, VIOLIN, VEENA, FLUTE, MRIDANGAM) |
| Duration | 3 Years |
2. INTEGRATED DEGREE COURSE
| For S.S.L.C (Xth Standard) Candidates | |
| This is a Semester Course | |
| Part I | Language Tamil / Sanskrit |
| Part Il | English |
| Part IlI | Major Discipline |
| IBA | Dance BHARATANATYAM |
| IBA | South Indian Classical Music (VOCAL, VIOLIN, VEENA, MRIDANGAM) |
| Duration | 5 Years |
3. MASTER OF ARTS (MA)
| For BA-Degree in Bharatanatyam or Music candidates | |
| Medium of Instruction is Tamil and English | |
| MA | Dance BHARATANATYAM |
| MA | South Indian Classical Music (VOCAL, VIOLIN, VEENA, MRIDANGAM) |
| Eligibility | BA-Degree in Bharatanatyam or Music |
| Duration | 2 Years |
4. M.Phil in Music
| Medium of Instruction is Tamil and English | |
| Eligibility | Candidates should possess master’s Degree in music with not less than 55% of marks. |
| Duration | 1 Year |
5. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.Programme) in Dance and Vocal Music and Instrumental Music
The Department of Dance, Vocal Music and Instrumental Music offer Ph.D.Programmes (Full-Time & Part-Time) recognized by the Bharathidasan University , Tiruchirappalli. This is the first and the only college in the Southern Region that offers Ph.D. Programme in Dance.
Candidates who possess Master’s Degree with not less than 55% of marks are eligible to apply as Full-Time (three years)/ Part-Time (four years). There shall be four sessions of registration, in January, April, July and October.
