Sarvajanik University M.P.A Dance: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MPA (Dance) at SCOPA, Sarvajanik University, Surat is INR 87,500 for the two-year programme (Year 1: INR 44,250; Year 2: INR 43,250). Year 1 includes a one-time refundable security deposit of INR 1,000. Hostel charges are separate; candidates should confirm the exact fee at the SCOPA admissions office.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BPA or equivalent UG degree in performing arts from a recognised university with at least 50 percent marks. SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible with 45 percent. No separate entrance examination is conducted; admission is merit-based.

Ans. The MPA (Dance) programme at SCOPA, Sarvajanik University covers advanced Indian classical dance forms including Bharatanatyam and Kathak, dance composition and choreography, dance pedagogy and teaching methods, dance history and aesthetics, rhythmic theory and tala, research methodology in performing arts, practicum recitals and stage direction across four semesters. The programme provides advanced training in both theory and practicum recitals.

Ans. Graduates of MPA (Dance) from SCOPA, Sarvajanik University can pursue careers as performing artist, choreographer, dance teacher and academic, cultural coordinator, dance therapist, and television or film performer. For advanced qualifications, graduates may pursue Ph.D. in Performing Arts, national cultural fellowships, or senior roles in arts institutions and academic departments.

Ans. Shri Pankaj Kapadia Sarvajanik College of Performing Arts (SCOPA) is a constituent college of Sarvajanik University, Surat. Sarvajanik University is a UGC-recognised private state university established in 2021 under the Gujarat Private Universities Act, with NAAC CGPA 3.8. SCOPA offers BPA and MPA programmes in Music, Dance, and Drama.