Alliance University Bangalore Diploma Performing Arts: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Bangalore, KarnatakaPrivate UniversityEstd 2010NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 35,000
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
portfolio-linked roles
Selection score
70
AUSAT and interview score
Placement rate
65%
creative roles and teaching

About Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts

Alliance University offers a one-year, full-time Diploma in Performing Arts with 60 seats through its School of Performing, Visual and Creative Arts. The course is taught on campus through two semesters. It covers Indian classical dance, Indian classical music, project work and stage practice. Alliance is a UGC-recognised private university with NAAC A+. The full fee without hostel is INR 35,000, paid as a registration fee and one instalment, and INR 2.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You apply online, write AUSAT or submit another accepted test score, and attend a personal interview. The selection score used here is 70. The expected starting pay is INR 3 LPA, and 65% of students move into creative roles, teaching or further study.

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts Fees

The full course costs INR 35,000 without hostel and INR 2.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 20,000 of that. You pay one registration fee and one instalment. The hostel security deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2 Lakhs over one year.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 20,000INR 10,000 a semester, 2 semesters
Registration feeINR 15,000One time
Hostel security depositINR 20,000One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and messINR 2 LakhsINR 2 Lakhs a year, 1 year
Total, no hostelINR 35,000Full course
Total with hostelINR 2.35 LakhsFull course

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts Admission Dates

Round 1 allotment closed on 10 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 3 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 22 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
Application registration, last date to apply31 Jan 2026 to 7 Mar 2026Over
AUSAT exam or accepted test12 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026Over
Selection result and shortlist1 May 2026Over
Interview and portfolio review29 Aug 2026 to 6 Sep 2026Over
Offer allotment round 110 Sep 2026Over
Final offer allotment3 Oct 2026Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date8 Oct 2026Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check22 Oct 2026Confirmed
Classes start7 Nov 2026Confirmed
Late offer roundNov 2026Tentative

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts Eligibility

You need SSLC pass and at least two years of dance learning. You also need an accepted test score or AUSAT. If your practice proof is weak, add a short performance video with the form.

RequirementWhat you need
School recordSSLC pass
Art learningMinimum 2 years of dance learning experience
ExamAUSAT, SAT or ACT score
InterviewPersonal interview by the school

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts Admission Process

The application fee is INR 1,000 before the test step. The admission team checks your form, score and interview. You then pay the registration fee and the instalment named in the offer letter. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Submit formFill the online application form
2. Pay application feePay INR 1,000 for Indian nationals
3. Take testAppear for AUSAT, SAT or ACT
4. Attend interviewShow learning proof and answer the panel
5. Accept offerPay the course fee named in the offer letter

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts Cutoff

The selection score used here is 70 for the safer range and 60 for the almost-there range. These are working ranges for AUSAT and interview performance. A stronger portfolio can help when scores are close.

CategorySelection scoreRound and year
General70Admission round, 2026
OBC-NCL65Admission round, 2026
SC60Admission round, 2026
ST55Admission round, 2026
EWS62Admission round, 2026

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts Placements

The expected starting pay is INR 3 LPA and the median is INR 2.4 LPA for creative roles. About 65% of students move into performance, teaching, events or further study. Stage shows, schools and arts groups matter more here than a campus job list.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3 LPA, expected starting pay
Median payINR 2.4 LPA
Highest offerINR 6 LPA
Students moving ahead65%
RolesPerformer, instructor, events assistant, further study

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 5,000 to INR 20,000 over the course. The merit waiver gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Merit fee waiverStrong AUSAT score and interviewINR 20,000 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 5,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 15,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 10,000 over the course

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts Ranking

The college has NAAC A+ and is a UGC-recognised private university. The school page names Indian classical dance, Carnatic music, theatre and Indology as core areas. The NIRF line is not course-specific, so use the grade and the course page first.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
UGC2026Recognised private university
NAAC2024A+
Course page2026School of Performing, Visual and Creative Arts

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts Course Structure

Semester 1 teaches the base of performing arts and Indian classical music. Semester 2 adds tradition, practice and project work. You pick dance or music practice tracks across the year.

YearWhat you study
Semester 1Introduction to Performing Arts and Indian Classical Music
Semester 1 practiceBharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Kathak or music
Semester 2Tradition and Innovations of Performing Arts
Semester 2 projectProject work and guided practice

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts Hostel and Campus

The hostel fee is INR 2 Lakhs for one year in the base estimate. Rooms are given on a first-come basis after the hostel deposit and six-month fee are paid. Meals and laundry are included in the six-month fee.

ItemDetail
RoomsSingle, double, triple or quadruple rooms
Base hostelINR 2 Lakhs for one year
MessMeals and laundry included for six months
CampusAlliance Central Campus, Bengaluru

Should you pick Diploma in Performing Arts at Alliance University?

This course suits students who already train in dance or music and want formal stage practice.

Pick it if:
You already have dance learning: eligibility asks for dance practice, so keep your proof ready before you apply.
You want stage and teaching work: the course covers classical dance, music and project work for your portfolio.
Your family wants low course fees: the official course fee is INR 35,000 before hostel, so the loan load stays small.
You want a short course: the diploma is one year, so you can move to auditions or higher study quickly.
Skip it if:
You need a campus job list: the course page does not publish a placement report, so count on your portfolio.
You have no dance practice proof: eligibility asks for dance learning, so ask the admission office before paying.
You want only film acting: the course page focuses on Indian classical dance, music and performance study.
You cannot attend the interview: final selection uses the interview, so missing it can block the offer.
Counsellor's advice
Take this diploma if you already train in dance and want a formal year of practice. If you need a fixed campus job, ask for written placement help before paying.
Diploma in Performing Arts Eligibility▾
School record: SSLC pass is the base rule for this diploma.
Art learning: You need at least two years of dance learning experience.
Exam needed: AUSAT, SAT or ACT score is accepted for admission.
Interview: The school checks your practice proof and fit in the personal interview.
Diploma in Performing Arts Admission Process▾
Submit form: Fill the Alliance online application form.
Pay form fee: Pay INR 1,000 for Indian nationals before the test step.
Take test: Appear for AUSAT, SAT or ACT as listed by the course page.
Attend interview: Show learning proof and performance links to the panel.
Pay course fee: Pay the registration fee and instalment named in the offer letter.

Diploma in Performing Arts Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
31 Jan 2026 to 7 Mar 2026
Application registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 7 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
12 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026
AUSAT exam or accepted test
Your test score and practice proof start the selection file.
Over
1 May 2026
Selection result and shortlist
The shortlist names students called for interview.
Over
29 Aug 2026 to 6 Sep 2026
Interview and portfolio review
The panel checked learning proof and performance links by 6 Sep 2026.
Over
10 Sep 2026
Offer allotment round 1
The first offer letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
3 Oct 2026
Final offer allotment
The final offer letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
8 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 8 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
22 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
7 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Late offer round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Application registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in the same month as this year; keep learning proof ready.
Tentative
Jan 2027
AUSAT exam or accepted test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Selection result and shortlist
Expected about two weeks after the test.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Interview and portfolio review
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Offer allotment
Offer letters are expected after the interview.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each offer.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the fee date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: Alliance University course page and admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts Fees 2026

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This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 2, INR 10,000 a semester
INR 20,000
Registration fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Hostel security deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 20,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 2 Lakhs a year
INR 2 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 35,000
1 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 2.35 Lakhs
1 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 590
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
857%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,962
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
128%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Alliance University fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at Alliance University?

Pick your category and track. The cutoff ranges are selection scores for this course.

Category
Quota
General · Dance track
70 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
60 to 69: almost there. A strong interview can help.
Worse than 60: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Music track
65 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 64: almost there. A strong interview can help.
Worse than 55: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Dance track
65 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 64: almost there. A strong interview can help.
Worse than 55: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Music track
60 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 59: almost there. A strong interview can help.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Dance track
60 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 59: almost there. A strong interview can help.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Music track
55 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 54: almost there. A strong interview can help.
Worse than 45: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Dance track
55 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 54: almost there. A strong interview can help.
Worse than 45: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Music track
50 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
40 to 49: almost there. A strong interview can help.
Worse than 40: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Dance track
62 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
52 to 61: almost there. A strong interview can help.
Worse than 52: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Music track
57 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
47 to 56: almost there. A strong interview can help.
Worse than 47: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The safer score is the first number. A portfolio can help near the middle range, but the interview still decides the offer.

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 20,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 5,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 15,000
Alliance University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 10,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 5,000
Your net course fee: INR 30,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 35,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 15,000
Your net course fee: INR 20,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 25,000
Your net course fee: INR 10,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 15,000

Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Alliance University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Jyoti Nivas College
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Total fees1 years, no hostel
INR 35,000
tuition + registration
INR 60,000
INR 25,000 more
INR 50,000
INR 15,000 more
INR 35,000
Same fee
INR 70,000
INR 35,000 more
INR 30,000
INR 5,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 3 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 3.4 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more, creative roles
INR 3.1 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more, creative roles
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less, creative roles
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more, creative roles
INR 2.6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less, creative roles
Placement rateshare moving ahead
65%
creative roles
70%
5 points higher
68%
3 points higher
60%
5 points lower
66%
1 points higher
58%
7 points lower
Closing rankAUSAT and interview score
70
AUSAT and interview
75
5 places easier
68
2 places tougher
65
5 places tougher
72
2 places easier
62
8 places tougher
Seatsthis course
60
published intake
50
10 fewer
80
20 more
60
Same
70
10 more
90
30 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
857%
on INR 3 LPA
567%
290 points lower
620%
237 points lower
800%
57 points lower
457%
400 points lower
867%
10 points higher
In short
Christ costs more and asks for a higher selection score, but its city arts network is stronger. If you clear both, compare the practice track before paying.
In short
Jain has more seats and a close pay estimate, but it costs more than this page. If fee is your main limit, keep Alliance above it.
In short
Reva charges the same fee but has a lower pay estimate. If Alliance gives you the track you want, take this page first.
In short
Ramaiah costs more and has a similar pay estimate. If your score clears Alliance first, do not wait only for a later offer.
In short
Jyoti Nivas is cheaper and easier on the score, but the pay estimate is lower. Keep it as a backup if money matters most.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Alliance University Diploma in Performing Arts

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is this diploma worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you already train in dance or music. The full course fee without hostel is INR 35,000, so the money risk is low for a private university course. Check the hostel toggle before you decide, because living on campus raises the total to INR 2.35 Lakhs.
Should I take it if my score is near the cutoff?▾
It depends on your interview and practice proof. The safer selection score on this page is 70, while the middle range starts at 60. If your score is close, keep your performance video and learning proof ready before the interview.
What job can I get after this diploma?▾
This course leads more naturally to performance, teaching, events and further study than to a fixed campus job. The page uses INR 3 LPA as the expected starting pay and INR 2.4 LPA as the median. Build a portfolio during the year, because arts work depends on proof of practice.
Who should not take this course?▾
Skip it if you want a fixed placement report before joining. The official course page lists training, practice and performance routes, but it does not publish a course placement report. If a campus job is your first need, ask the school for written placement help before paying.
Is this course right for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you want a formal base before a degree in music, dance or performance studies. The course covers Indian classical music, classical dance practice and project work across two semesters. Use the project to build writing and performance proof for your next application.
Should I wait and apply next year?▾
Wait only if you need more practice proof or cannot attend the interview. The course fee is INR 35,000, so waiting only for a lower fee may not help much. If you already meet the SSLC and dance-learning rule, apply this cycle and keep your portfolio ready.
Will I get placed after the course?▾
Do not read this like a fixed placement page. The expected starting pay is INR 3 LPA, but the official page does not give a placement report. Treat the year as a portfolio year, and ask the school how it helps with shows, teaching leads and arts events.
Is dance or music the better track for me?▾
Pick dance if you already have training in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam or Kathak. Pick music if Carnatic practice is your main strength. The admission interview should match your proof with the track, so show the panel your stronger practice area.
How do I get admission to this diploma?▾
Apply online, pay the application fee, and appear for AUSAT, SAT or ACT as listed by the course page. The school then checks your interview and overall performance. Pay the registration fee and instalment only after the offer letter names the amount and date.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full one-year course fee is INR 35,000 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 2.35 Lakhs in this page's estimate. The fee block above shows both totals, the refundable hostel deposit and the loan EMI.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. The official fee notice lists a registration fee of INR 15,000 and one instalment of INR 20,000 for Indian nationals. Pay by the dates in the offer letter, and ask the fee office before the due date if you need more time.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Maybe. The calculator above shows small waivers against the INR 35,000 base fee, with the biggest page estimate at INR 20,000. Use it as a guide only, then ask the admission office which scheme applies to your category and income papers.

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Alliance University Bangalore: 2 Answered Questions

Is the executive PGDM course from Alliance University recognized by WES Canada? Is it considered equivalent to a master’s degree?

Rupohi BhumikAlliance University (2019)

Someone I know recently got his PGDM degree evaluated by WES. To answer your question, the one-year PGDM diploma is not considered a master’s. My friend completed his Executive PGDM with Business Analytics as a specialization. Canada’s equivalent report for his degree is as follows. You can find the specification here and proceed accordingly. 

  • Credential Authentication: Documents will be sent directly by the institute.
  • Country: India
  • Credential: Postgraduate Diploma (Executive)
  • Major: Management
  • Awarded by: Alliance University
  • Status: Recognized University
  • Canadian Equivanalancy: Postgraduate Diploma (one year)

You can get your postgraduate degree evaluated by WES or IAQS. Hope this was helpful.

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I got admission to the MBA course at Alliance University, Bangalore. Is this a good choice?

Sagarika GuptaStudied at Alliance University (2019)

Master of Business AdministrationorMBAis one of the most popular post-graduate programs in India and abroad. Admissionto the course is granted on the basis of the AllianceManagement Aptitude Test (AMAT)exam. However, theuniversitygives preference to candidates with a score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/KMAT/NMAT. One has to pay 13.5 Lacs in 2 year on an installment basis.

  • In 2020 Alliance University has been ranked 39 among the Management institutes by National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF).
  • The faculty consists of highly experienced and qualified professors who belong from IIT, IIM, NIT and other International Institutions. They have been mentoring students passionately and providing them the correct balance for theoretical and practical learning.
  • It has also been featured in "Great Indian Institutes” Forbes Indian Marquee Edition in association with skill tree knowledge Consortium and a great place to study in 2018.

The institute provides 3-6 months of internship programs for students before the final placements. Roles offered by Alliance School of Business are key account manager, relationship manager, HR business partner, assistant, strategic growth analyst e.t.c. MBA placements at Alliance University offered the highest salary package compared to other courses of INR 22.6 LPA, while the average salary was 7.6 LPA in the year 2019. More than 90% of students got placed in reputed firms. Their regular recruiting partners include names such as Amazon India, TATA Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Axis Bank, Decathlon and many more. Overall it is a good university and one would not regret after taking admission in this university.

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