GNDU M.P.A Music Instrumental: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Master of Performing Arts in Music (Instrumental) at GNDU Amritsar is a 2-year postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. The programme provides advanced training in Hindustani instrumental music, covering ragas, tala, ensemble performance, and music pedagogy. It has 20 seats and is open to graduates with at least 50% marks.

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Applicants with a BA with Music as an elective or a B.Mus. degree with 45% marks are also eligible. Admission is based on merit in the qualifying degree.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MPA in Music Instrumental at GNDU Amritsar is INR 67,850, payable at INR 33,925 per year. Examination fees are charged separately each semester. Hostel charges are additional and not included in the programme fee.

Ans. MPA graduates can work as music faculty at colleges and universities, instrumental performers in cultural organisations, music composers, and coordinators at Sangeet Natak Akademi or state cultural departments. UGC NET in Music qualifies MPA graduates for Assistant Professor positions. PhD in Music is a further studies option for research-oriented graduates.

Ans. Yes. The MPA in Music (Instrumental) from GNDU Amritsar qualifies graduates for appearing in UGC NET in Music, which is required for Assistant Professor positions at colleges and universities. Candidates clearing UGC NET with JRF can pursue PhD with fellowship support. GNDU Amritsar offers a research environment through the Department of Visual and Performing Arts for doctoral studies in music.

Ans. Yes. GNDU Amritsar has separate hostel facilities for male and female postgraduate students on campus. Hostel charges are not included in the MPA programme fee of INR 67,850 and are payable separately. Students can apply for hostel accommodation at gnduadmissions.org after confirming their seat.

Ans. Candidates must register online at gnduadmissions.org during the application window for 2026-27. A merit list is prepared based on aggregate marks in the qualifying bachelor’s degree. Shortlisted candidates attend counselling at the GNDU Amritsar campus and confirm their seat by paying the semester fee. Candidates with a BA with Music as an elective or a B.Mus. degree are also eligible to apply.