The Master of Performing Arts [MPA] (Music Vocal) at Assam University, Silchar is a two-year postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Performing Arts, established in 2017. The programme covers Hindustani classical vocal music (raga and tala), bandish composition, thumri and khyal traditions, music theory and aesthetics, Indian musicology, regional folk music traditions of Northeast India, notation systems, performance practice, and research methodology in music, culminating in a recital or production project in the final semester. The Department of Performing Arts at Assam University, established in 2017, draws faculty with specialisation in Hindustani classical and Northeast Indian folk traditions, giving the MPA a distinctive regional and classical orientation. Admission is through CUET PG scores; each specialisation has 20 seats. Collegedunia ranks Assam University 88 in its 2025 India Universities list.
📋 Admission Status: CUET PG 2026 was conducted from Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 and results were declared on April 24, 2026. Assam University MPA applications are expected to open in May 2026 (Tentative) on the AUS Examination Portal. Merit list and seat allotment are expected in July 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Programme: Master of Performing Arts (MPA) in Music Vocal
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters, CBCS), Department of Performing Arts
- Admission: CUET PG 2026 merit-based | Seats: 20
- Total Fees: INR 94,425 (2 years, hostel separate)
Assam University MPA (Music Vocal) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (2 Years) | INR 16,800 |
| Other Academic Charges (2 Years) | INR 77,625 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 94,425 |
- Total programme fee for the two-year MPA at Assam University is INR 94,425, inclusive of tuition, development, examination, studio, and registration charges for all four semesters. The same fee structure applies to both MPA specialisations at the Silchar campus.
- Hostel accommodation is optional; room charges at on-campus hostels range from INR 2,800 to INR 6,000 per year. Mess charges are payable separately.
Assam University MPA (Music Vocal) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET PG 2026 Exam | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| AUS MPA Application Opens | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| AUS MPA Application Closes | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Merit List Publication | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification and Fee Payment | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CUET PG 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
- Admission to MPA at Assam University is through CUET PG 2026 scores. Candidates must select Assam University, Silchar as a participating institution during CUET PG registration.
- Up to 50 percent of seats are reserved for graduates of Assam University-affiliated colleges; remaining seats are open to all eligible candidates on merit.
- After CUET PG results, apply on the AUS Examination Portal (ausexamination.ac.in) with marksheets, CUET PG scorecard, and category certificate (if applicable). Government of India reservation norms apply for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts (Music Vocal), Music, Fine Arts, or an allied discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks; OR a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD candidates receive relaxation in the minimum marks requirement as per Government of India norms.
- Final-year undergraduate students may apply provisionally and must submit final mark sheets at the time of document verification.
Admission Process
- Register for CUET PG 2026 on the NTA portal, selecting Assam University, Silchar as a participating university.
- Appear for CUET PG 2026 (Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026); results declared April 24, 2026.
- Apply on the AUS Examination Portal (ausexamination.ac.in) during the application window and upload required documents.
- Check merit list; selected candidates attend document verification with original certificates, CUET PG scorecard, and category certificate.
- Pay the programme fee online within the deadline to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- Students with Hindustani classical music background seeking PG credential
- UGC-NET aspirants in music planning academic career at colleges or universities
- Performers in NE India wanting formal postgraduate qualification in music
- Those targeting faculty positions in music departments of central universities
- Candidates interested in Northeast India’s folk and classical music research
✗ Skip if
- Students needing metro campus or premium music conservatory facilities
- Candidates seeking placement in mainstream corporate or media sector
- Those without performing arts or music background at undergraduate level
- Students needing globally ranked institution for competitive academic hiring
- Candidates requiring international music collaboration or residency networks
Assam University MPA (Music Vocal) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST students via scholarships.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 20,000/year | Top 20 percentile of Class 12 board |
| NEC Merit Scholarship (NE Students) | Variable | Students from North-East states via NEC portal |
- Government scholarships are available via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. Students are encouraged to apply in the first semester.
- Students from North-Eastern states may be eligible for the North Eastern Council Merit Scholarship; check the NEC portal (necouncil.gov.in) for eligibility and deadlines.
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