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Bhatkhande Music Institute Admissions Details

Bhatkhande Music Institute Application/Admission Process

Bhatkhande Music Institute, Lucknow – Admission

Bhatkhande Music Institute (now Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, offers admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs in music and performing arts through an offline process centered on aptitude tests. Bhatkhande Music Institute is a deemed university that was established in 1926, conducts admissions annually. The admission process with 2026 applications has been recently released via its official website bhatkhandemusic.edu.in. Selection is emphasized on practical performance, merit, and document verification, without reliance on national exams like CUET for most programs.

Admission Process

  • Candidates obtain and submit offline application forms from the institute office at Kaiserbagh, Lucknow, along with fees and documents.
  • This is followed by document verification, scheduling for an aptitude test (practical and theory), and merit-based selection.
  • Reserved category applicants must provide valid certificates; foreign/NRI students may receive exemptions from entrance tests but pay higher fees.
  • Final admission involves fee payment, enrollment, and caution money deposit.

Eligibility Criteria

  • For BPA (Bachelor of Performing Arts) and UG diplomas, candidates need 10+2 completion from a recognized board.
  • MPA (Master of Performing Arts) requires a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent, often with a 6-year music/dance diploma; no minimum percentage is specified.
  • Certificate courses in folk song, light music, or instruments like harmonium have no formal education requirement but prefer basic knowledge and are open to all ages.
  • PhD aspirants need a master's in a relevant field.

Important Dates for 2026

Specific 2026 dates are emerging, with applications open hence candidates need to check bhatkhandemusic.edu.in for updates as notices like exam form extensions appear periodically.

Event

Tentative Dates

Application Release

Recently open (as of late 2025)

Last Date to Apply

20 December 2025

Aptitude Test/Interview

To be announced

Merit List Release

Post-test, typically early session

Session Start

Aligns with academic year start

Application Fees and Costs

  • Application fees are specified in the official notification on their website – bhatkhandemusic.edu.in with program fees range from INR 5,500/year for certificates to INR 6,700/semester for MPA (Indian students), doubling for NRI.
  • Additional charges may apply for library, development, and instruments.
  • No exact application fee is listed yet for 2026, but prior processes indicate nominal offline submission costs.

Required Documents

Candidates need to submit originals and photocopies including the following documents as listed below.

  • 10+2/graduation mark sheets
  • Age proof (birth certificate)
  • Caste/income certificates for reservations
  • Aptitude test admit card
  • Photographs
  • ID proof

For PG/PhD

  • Candidates need to include prior diplomas or master's degrees;
  • NRI candidates need passport/visa copies.

All of the above documents must be verified during admission.

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