SPPU MA Music: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+

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Total fees

INR 50,055

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 3 LPA

NIRF PG 2-year data

Cutoff

OEE score guide, General

Placement rate

43%

NIRF PG 2-year placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Score ranges by category and route 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About SPPU MA Music

SPPU offers a two-year, full-time MA Music at Lalit Kala Kendra in Pune. The course takes 15 students and follows the university campus admission route. The university is UGC recognised, holds NAAC A grade and stands #56 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 50,055 for Maharashtra candidates. The official outside Maharashtra fee is INR 96,905. You get a seat through SPPU OEE, merit list and document check. The General score guide here uses 85 as the strong score. SPPU does not publish a course package, so the page uses its NIRF PG 2-year median pay of INR 3 LPA and 43% placed.

SPPU MA Music Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 53,363 while the fees without hostel is INR 50,055. The tuition and other fees are INR 50,055. You pay the course fee as SPPU asks on the CCEP portal. The hostel rent is the last clean hostel figure found, so check the hostel office before you pay.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition and other fees	INR 50,055	Full course, as published
Outside Maharashtra fee	INR 96,905	Full course, as published
Hostel rent, last clean figure	INR 3,308	INR 827 a term, 4 terms
Total, no hostel	INR 50,055	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 53,363	Full course

SPPU MA Music Admission Dates

The 2027 application is expected from Apr 2027 to May 2027. The entrance test is expected in Jun 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Watch the CCEP portal for the exact form date.

Event	Date	Status
OEE application, last date to apply	Apr 2027 to May 2027	Tentative
SPPU online entrance test	Jun 2027	Tentative
OEE result and score	Jun 2027	Tentative
Merit list and counselling	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative
Spot round	Sep 2027	Tentative

SPPU MA Music Eligibility

You need BA Music from Lalit Kala Kendra or the MABY route from the same centre. SPPU also expects enough music training before admission. If you do not meet this route, ask the Admission Cell before paying the form fee.

Requirement	What you need
Degree route	BA Music from Lalit Kala Kendra
Other route	MABY Music, Dance or Drama from Lalit Kala Kendra
Training	Enough prior training in the art
Exam	SPPU OEE and merit list

SPPU MA Music Admission Process

SPPU OEE starts the admission process, and the CCEP portal carries the form. You fill the form, write the test, check the merit list and pay the fee. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Fill CCEP form	Choose MA Music and upload the papers
2. Write OEE	Take the SPPU online entrance test
3. Check merit list	Use your score and category list
4. Pay fee	Pay by the date on the portal
5. Report	Bring original papers for checking

SPPU MA Music Cutoff

The General score guide is 85 and the OBC guide is 78. These are planning ranges for OEE score cards. SPPU publishes merit lists by course, so use the latest list before you decide.

Category	Closing score guide	Round and year
General	85	OEE guide, 2026
OBC-NCL	78	OEE guide, 2026
SC	65	OEE guide, 2026
ST	60	OEE guide, 2026
EWS	75	OEE guide, 2026

SPPU MA Music Placements

SPPU NIRF PG 2-year data shows INR 3 LPA median pay and 43% placed. The course itself does not publish a clean package. Most music students use teaching, performance, research and cultural work after the degree.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 3 LPA, NIRF PG 2-year
Students placed	708 of 1,644
Placement rate	43%
Higher studies	88 students
Common work	Teaching, performance and cultural work

SPPU MA Music Scholarships

Four schemes can cut INR 20,000 to INR 50,055 from the fee. The SC and ST support can cover the full base fee when rules match. You need income papers and category papers before applying.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC and ST government support	SC or ST, income within the state rule	INR 30,055
Central Sector Scheme	Income up to INR 8 Lakhs and strong Class 12 score	INR 20,000
EWS fee support	EWS certificate and income up to INR 8 Lakhs	INR 30,055
OBC post-matric support	OBC-NCL and income within the state rule	INR 30,055

SPPU MA Music Ranking

SPPU stands #56 in NIRF University ranking and has NAAC A grade. NIRF uses university data on teaching, research and outcomes. NAAC grades the university after peer review and campus data.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2025	#56
NAAC	2024	A grade
UGC	2026	State public university

SPPU MA Music Course Structure

Semesters 1 and 2 focus on advanced practice, theory and performance. Semesters 3 and 4 add research writing, applied music and a dissertation. You work with vocal, melody or percussion training as per your route.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Advanced practice, theory and performance work
Year 2	Applied music, writing on music and dissertation
Credits	16 credits in a semester pattern
Training mode	Gurukul style practical learning

SPPU MA Music Seats and Intake

The Music intake is 15 students a year. That small class means the score and audition work matter. Keep the papers ready before the form closes.

Quota	Seats
Music intake	15
Course mode	Full-time campus course
Campus	Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune

Should you pick MA Music at SPPU?

This course suits students who already have music training and want serious practice in Pune.

Pick it if:

You want guru-led music training: Lalit Kala Kendra teaches vocal, melody instruments and tabla through practical work each semester.

You already studied here: the MA route takes BA Music or MABY students from Lalit Kala Kendra.

You want a low public fee: the published Maharashtra fee is INR 50,055 and NIRF median pay is INR 3 LPA.

You need Pune's music network: the city has concerts, teachers and cultural groups near the campus.

Skip it if:

You need course placement data: SPPU does not publish a clean MA Music package, so use the PG median as a guide.

You lack prior music training: admission asks for BA Music from Lalit Kala Kendra or the MABY route.

You want a large class: the Music intake is 15, so every test score and audition matters.

Your family needs hostel certainty: hostel seats are merit based, and old rent figures need office checks.

Counsellor's advice

If you meet the Lalit Kala Kendra route and want music teaching, take it. If you need a job promise, ask the department first.

MA Music Eligibility▾

Degree route: You need BA Music from Lalit Kala Kendra, SPPU.

MABY route: You can also come through MABY Music, Dance or Drama from Lalit Kala Kendra.

Training rule: SPPU says the applicant must have prior training and work in the art.

Entrance test: You need the SPPU OEE score and the merit list for this course.

MA Music Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the SPPU CCEP form and choose MA Music before the last date.

Write OEE: Take the online entrance test and keep the score card ready.

Check merit: SPPU uses the score and course rules to publish the merit list.

Pay fee: Pay the admission fee by the portal date, or you lose the seat.

Report: Bring original papers for checking at Lalit Kala Kendra.

MA Music Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Apr 2027 to May 2027

OEE application, last date to apply

The form is expected on CCEP, with the last date in May 2027.

Tentative

Jun 2027

SPPU online entrance test

The test is expected in June 2027.

Tentative

Jun 2027

OEE result and score

The score is expected after the test window closes.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Merit list and counselling round

SPPU is expected to publish the course list on CCEP.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission fee payment

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the given date.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring the original degree, category papers and score card.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

The first semester is expected to start after reporting.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Spot round

Only left over seats are expected to be offered.

Source: SPPU CCEP portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SPPU MA Music Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel rent.

Tuition and other fees

Full course, as published

INR 50,055

Add hostel rent

Hostel rent, last clean figure

Per semester × 4, INR 827 a semester

INR 3,308

Total course fee

INR 50,055

2 years · tuition and other fees, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 53,363

2 years · tuition and other fees + hostel rent

Education loan EMI

INR 844

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

599%

median first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 900

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

562%

median first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SPPU Lalit Kala Kendra admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you MA Music at SPPU?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are planning guides for this course's OEE score.

SPPU MA Music Scholarship Calculator

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

SPPU MA Music vs similar colleges

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

Compare with

Mumbai UnivSNDT UnivShivaji UnivBharati UnivGoa Univ

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Savitribai Phule Pune University

Pune

Compared with

University of Mumbai

Mumbai

Compared with

SNDT Women's University

Mumbai

Compared with

Shivaji University

Kolhapur

Compared with

Bharati Vidyapeeth

Pune

Compared with

Goa University

Panaji

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 50,055

tuition and other fees

INR 40,000

INR 10,055 less

INR 35,000

INR 15,055 less

INR 25,000

INR 25,055 less

INR 60,000

INR 9,945 more

INR 45,000

INR 5,055 less

Average payPG median or latest batch

INR 3 LPA

NIRF PG 2-year

INR 3 LPA

Same pay

INR 2.8 LPA

INR 0.2 LPA less

INR 2.5 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA less

INR 3.2 LPA

INR 0.2 LPA more

INR 2.7 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

43%

NIRF PG 2-year

40%

3 points lower

38%

5 points lower

35%

8 points lower

45%

2 points higher

37%

6 points lower

Admission scoreOEE score guide, General

planning guide

5 fewer

7 fewer

15 fewer

3 fewer

9 fewer

Seatspublished or usual intake

Music intake

5 more

10 more

Same seats

5 more

NIRF rankUniversity category

#56

NIRF 2025

#61

5 places lower

#96

40 places lower

#101

45 places lower

#91

35 places lower

#151

95 places lower

In short

If you want the lower fee, compare Mumbai first. If you want the smaller Music intake and Pune campus, SPPU stays strong.

In short

If women-only campus support matters, check SNDT. If you want Lalit Kala Kendra training, keep SPPU higher.

In short

If fee is your first limit, Shivaji can cost less. If NIRF rank and Pune matter, SPPU is the safer pick.

In short

If higher pay matters more than fee, compare Bharati carefully. If public university cost matters, SPPU is easier to fund.

In short

If lower living cost matters, check Goa. If Pune training and NIRF rank matter, SPPU stays ahead.

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

FAQs on SPPU MA Music

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Music at SPPU worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a public university music degree and can use Pune for practice. The full fee without hostel is INR 50,055, and the NIRF PG 2-year median pay is INR 3 LPA. If you need a fast job promise, ask the department about recent students before you pay.

Should I take this course if my OEE score is near 85?▾

Yes, but do not relax after the score. The General guide on this page is 85, and only 15 seats are shown for Music. Keep your papers ready, watch the merit list, and pay the fee as soon as SPPU gives the date.

What job can I get after MA Music from SPPU?▾

Think of teaching, performance, cultural work, research or further study first. SPPU does not publish a clean MA Music package, so this page uses INR 3 LPA from NIRF PG 2-year data. Build a portfolio during the course and ask teachers where recent students worked.

Who should skip MA Music at SPPU?▾

Skip it if you do not already have serious music training. The eligibility route is BA Music from Lalit Kala Kendra or MABY from the same centre. If you need a course that starts from basics, ask the centre about the right lower route before applying.

Is SPPU MA Music good for higher studies?▾

Yes, if you use the dissertation and practical work well. The course has advanced practice, writing on music and research work in the final year. If you want M.Phil, PhD or teaching work later, speak to a guide early and keep written work strong.

Should I choose this course for placements?▾

Choose it for music training first, not only placements. The university-level PG data shows 43% placed and INR 3 LPA median pay, but the course does not print a separate placement table. If salary is your main aim, ask for the latest department list before joining.

Is the fee worth it against the median pay?▾

It can be, because the base fee is INR 50,055 and the PG median pay used here is INR 3 LPA. The EMI is small compared with many private courses. Still, check hostel and living cost because Pune rent can change your real spend.

Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾

Yes, but it depends on category and income papers. The calculator shows awards from INR 20,000 to INR 50,055 against the base fee. Apply on the official portal, keep income and category papers ready, and confirm the scheme with SPPU before counting the waiver.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

SPPU collects the fee through its admission process and portal rules. The page uses INR 50,055 as the full course fee for Maharashtra candidates. If your family needs to pay in parts, ask the Admission Cell before the payment date, not after the seat is allotted.

Is hostel sure for MA Music students?▾

No, hostel is not sure just because you get admission. SPPU says hostel seats are given on merit and department size. This page adds only the last clean hostel rent figure, so check the hostel office for fresh rent, mess cost and allotment before planning your budget.

Should I wait a year for a stronger score?▾

Wait only if your practice can clearly improve your OEE score. The course has 15 seats, so a small score gain may not change much. If you already clear the score guide and meet the route, take the seat and build your performance work early.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 30, 2026

SPPU: 3 Answered Questions

Can I get admission in bed med integrated course in sppu University....

Aditi DeshpandeLives in Pune,Maharashtra

The B.Ed+M.Ed program is a full-time program with a duration of 3 years offered by the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. To be eligible for this,

A candidate must have passed a Bachelor degree of 3 years duration (or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.

Other highlights of the course include

Duration	3 years (Full Time)
Course Level	UG Degree
Type of University	State
Year of establishment	1949

Hope this helps you!

Which is better for doing an MBA, Christ University, Bangalore, or Pune University (PUMBA)?

Aditi BanerjeeLives in Bangalore

Christ Deemed-to-be University offers PG MBA programs and MBA integrated courses in collaboration with overseas universities. The highest offer was INR 21.46 LPA in the 2022 placement report.

Christ University's International Student Exchange program gives students global exposure. It offers this option for students to learn from peers abroad.

Pune University Department of Management Sciences offers a two-year MBA in Marketing, Finance, Systems, HR, and Operations. This department's flagship six-trimester program enrolls 180 students. The highest offer was INR 18 LPA in the 2022 placement report.

The top reasons to choose PUMBA are

ROI: MBA returns in India are decent. PUMBA is excellent. Its two-year tuition is Rs. 135,000. Last year's PUMBA average salary was Rs 5.5 lakh. The top 50% of packages exceed 6.5 lakhs. In Mumbai and Delhi, where staying and touring for two years exceeds tuition fees, other universities offer this ROI.
An Underdog: 6 of 9 students thought the college would contribute nothing to my experience and qualifications. But now I know my maximum value will be here. My friends who joined before and after us are the same.
Faculty support: PUMBA grads have earned finance certifications while attending the classes. B-school's busy timetable makes such time luxury challenging. PUMBA promote such certificates and allows you to study for them during lectures. One faculty member explained additional certificates in different domains during induction.
City institute name: Pune's schools and institutions are prominent in India. Its management school reputation is low. However, the city has several company offices. PUMBA is practically every company's first choice for Pune-based management recruitment.

Which math M1 M2 or M3 is hard in the engineering course in Pune University?

Riya BanerjeeB.E Computer Science & Computer Programming,Savitribai Phule Pune University (2016)

Ony of my sisters is a part of Pune University and as per what she mentions, it is best that you practice the fundamental mathematical problems. Additionally, the best advice is not to get drained anytime at all while studying the subject.

Now, when shifting focus to your question,

M1 incorporates basic algebra and is deemed pretty simpler than usual.
On the other hand, M2 might still be difficult, yet it can however be aced if you practice the basics of integration and derivation.
In the case of M3, the course entirely depends upon the fundamentals you have earlier prepared for M2.
After a brief elaboration, it is best that you rather choose preparing for M2, because it can contribute to making the subject quite easier.

The study standpoint is curated as per the syllabus, and is best if you follow the pattern in accordance with it.

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SPPU MA Music Eligibility

SPPU MA Music Admission Process

SPPU MA Music Cutoff

SPPU MA Music Placements

SPPU MA Music Scholarships

SPPU MA Music Ranking

SPPU MA Music Course Structure

SPPU MA Music Seats and Intake

Should you pick MA Music at SPPU?

MA Music Admission Dates 2027

SPPU MA Music Fees 2027

Will your score get you MA Music at SPPU?

SPPU MA Music Scholarship Calculator

SPPU MA Music vs similar colleges

FAQs on SPPU MA Music

SPPU: 3 Answered Questions

Can I get admission in bed med integrated course in sppu University....

Which is better for doing an MBA, Christ University, Bangalore, or Pune University (PUMBA)?

Which math M1 M2 or M3 is hard in the engineering course in Pune University?

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