Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: Bpa (UG)
₹3,500Annual · /yr
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University · MysuruKarnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University Fees 2026-27
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music And Performing Arts University is an university in Mysuru, Karnataka, established in 2008. It is affiliated to Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and…
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About Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music And Performing Arts University is an university in Mysuru, Karnataka, established in 2008. It is affiliated to Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University. Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music And Performing Arts University offers 5 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 2 at postgraduate level. They are Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: Bpa (UG), Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: Mpa (PG), Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: D Litt (doctoral), Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: PG Diploma and Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: Certificate Courses. The institution is a Karnataka state public university established under the Karnataka Rajya Dr. Gangubai Hangal Sangeetha Mattu Pradarshaka Kalegala Vishwavidyalaya Act, 2009 (Act No. 25 of 2009). UGC's AISHE university list identifies it as Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, AISHE ID U-0624, a State Public University. The official Vice-Chancellor page names Prof. K. Ramakrishnaiah and reports 81 institutional MoU collaborations, over 18,300 participants in special examinations, and 125 D.Litt admissions to date, including 33 completed; the individual partner institutions are not named there. Courses are grouped into four faculties—Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts. The official course page states BPA is 3 years/6 semesters and MPA is 2 years/4 semesters; it also lists D.Litt, Certificate and PG Diploma programmes. No exact current faculty strength, faculty-category counts, qualifications, medium of instruction, attendance threshold, laboratory count, named industry partners, or clinical tie-ups were published in the reviewed official sources. The university's official 2025-26 Ph.D. application document describes a university entrance test and NET/JRF/KSET exemption route, but no supported numeric research metrics are included here. The university's official site describes it as a State Government University founded in 2008-09 and shows current academic activity for 2026-27. The Karnataka statute is the Karnataka Rajya Dr. 25 of 2009); this is the statutory-language name, not a separate institution.
Courses & costs
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BTotal Source | 2025-26 | ₹11,500per year |
| BTuition Source | 2025-26 | ₹3,500per year |
| Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: D Litt (doctoral)Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,000one-time |
| Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: D Litt (doctoral)Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| M P a/M.AOther charges Source | 2025-26 | ₹5,500one-time |
| M P a/M.ATotal Source | 2025-26 | ₹14,900per year |
| TotalTotal Source | 2025-26 | ₹11,500per year |
| TuitionTuition Source | 2025-26 | ₹3,500per year |
| Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: D.Litt (doctoral)Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,000one-time |
| Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: D.Litt (doctoral)Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| M.P.A/M.A.Other charges Source | 2025-26 | ₹5,500one-time |
| M.P.A/M.A.Total Source | 2025-26 | ₹14,900per year |
| Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: Bpa (UG)Admissions announced for 2026-27 Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,500per year |
| Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: Mpa (PG)Admissions announced for 2026-27 Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,500per year |
| Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: D Litt (doctoral)Application Form for Admission for D.Litt Course 2026-27 Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,500per year |
| Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: PG DiplomaCourse listed by the university Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,500per year |
| Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: Certificate CoursesCourse listed by the university Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,500per year |
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: Mpa (PG)
₹3,500Annual · /yr
Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: D Litt (doctoral)
₹3,500Annual · /yr
Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: PG Diploma
₹3,500Annual · /yr
Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: Certificate Courses
₹3,500Annual · /yr
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
- Name
- Prof. K. Ramakrishnaiah
Admissions · collected information
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University admissions
Viva test counselling · Fam Arts · All seats (interview)Entrance Examination counselling · Fam Arts · All seats (interview)UUCMS counselling · Fam Arts · All seats
Viva test counselling · Fam Arts · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceEntrance Examination counselling · Fam Arts · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceUUCMS counselling · Fam Arts · All seats
Seats are filled by Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceThe university announced admissions for 2026-27 and extended the deadline to 20 July 2026. BPA and MPA admissions are handled through the university/Karnataka UUCMS process where applicable; MPA and D.Litt applicants must clear the university's viva or entrance assessment. D.Litt applicants submit the application and thesis proposal directly through the university process. Admission source
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| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
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Reach the college
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University contact details
| Address | Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai Road, Ashoka Circle, Lakshmipuram, Mysuru-570004 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +9186453 22665 |
| Website | https://musicuniversity.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. K. Ramakrishnaiah | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 2008 Source |
|---|---|
| Recognition code type | AISHE Source |
| Recognition code | U-0624 Source |
| Name | Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Closes month | July 2026 Source |
| Reservation note | The university admission instructions require caste certificates for SC/ST/OBC applicants; the 2026-27 D.Litt form states reduced fees for SC/ST candidates. Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | FAM ARTS Source |
| Name | Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: BPA (UG) Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | PUC, equivalent qualification, JOC or two-year diploma Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University Source |
| Approving body | Self Source |
| Duration in years | 3 Source |
| Approval status | Approved Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Awarding body type | Self Source |
| Intake source | University list Source |
| Name | Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: MPA (PG) Source |
| Study level | PG Source |
FAQ
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University FAQs
What are the fees at Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University?
Published annual fees at Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University range from ₹3,500 for B P a under the published quota for 2025-26 to ₹14,900 for M P a/M.A under the published quota for 2025-26. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
What courses does Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University offer?
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University offers 5 programmes, including Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: Bpa (UG), Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: Mpa (PG), Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: D Litt (doctoral), Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: PG Diploma, Faculty of Vocal Music, Instruments, Dance and Theatre Arts: Certificate Courses.
Where is Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University located?
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music And Performing Arts University is located at Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai Road, Ashoka Circle, Lakshmipuram, Mysuru-570004.
Is Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University recognised and accredited?
Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University is affiliated to Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- musicuniversity.ac.in — About University — Music University
- indiacode.nic.in — Karnataka University Act, India Code
- musicuniversity.ac.in — Contact US — Music University
- musicuniversity.ac.in — Admission Section — Music University
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC/AISHE university list
- nirfindia.org — NIRF India Rankings 2021 overall participant listing
- musicuniversity.ac.in — Courses — Music University
- musicuniversity.ac.in — Music University contact and 2026-27 admissions
- musicuniversity.ac.in · pdf — D.Litt Application Form 2026-27
- musicuniversity.ac.in — Fees Structure — Music University
- musicuniversity.ac.in — Music University homepage
- musicuniversity.ac.in — Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University — official site
- musicuniversity.ac.in · pdf — Official 2026-27 admission evidence
- musicuniversity.ac.in — Vice Chancellor — Music University
- musicuniversity.ac.in · pdf — Ph.D. Application Form 2025-26
- musicuniversity.ac.in — MDS 1905 scaled
- musicuniversity.ac.in — MDS 1912 scaled
- musicuniversity.ac.in
- musicuniversity.ac.in
- musicuniversity.ac.in
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Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.