BPA in Central Universities 2027: 24 Courses, Seats, Fees

BPA specialisations

The bar shows how many Central Universities offer each one. Open a course to compare seats, fee and entrance university by university.

22 courses are offered at one Central University each

BPA (B.Mus.) RGU, 32 seats
BPA Carnatic Vocal (Dakshina Bharatiya Shastriya Sangita, Gayana) CUK, 11 seats
BPA Dance (Kathak / Bharatanatyam) MGAHV, 20 seats
BPA Dance Bharatnatyam/ Kathak BHU, 46 seats
BPA Drama and Theatre Arts VBU, 16 seats
BPA Dramatics (Natyakala Shastra) MGAHV, 30 seats
BPA Esraj VBU, 8 seats
BPA Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal) VBU, 30 seats
BPA Hindustani Music IGNOU
BPA Hindustani Vocal (Uttara Bharatiya Shastriya Sangita, Gayana) CUK, 11 seats
BPA Hindustani Vocal Music DHSGU, 20 seats
BPA Instrumental Music (Tabla / Sitar / Veena) MGAHV, 20 seats
BPA Instrumental Music Flute/ Sitar/ Tabla BHU, 127 seats
BPA Kathakali Dance VBU, 8 seats
BPA Manipuri Dance VBU, 16 seats
BPA Pakhawaj VBU, 6 seats
BPA Rabindra-Sangit VBU, 32 seats
BPA Rabindra Nritya VBU, 35 seats
BPA Sitar VBU, 8 seats
BPA Tabla (Uttara Bharatiya Shastriya Sangita) CUK, 11 seats
BPA Tabla Percussion DHSGU, 20 seats
BPA Tabla VBU, 10 seats

Every BPA programme: seats, fee and entrance

University	Programme	Seats	Fee as printed	Entrance
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	BPA Instrumental Music Flute/ Sitar/ Tabla4 years Eligibility The applicant should have Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and as one of the Instrumental Music with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate in Practical Exanimation of Music. OR The applicant should have Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination (Without Music as a subject), securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate along with any one of the following part time Diploma in the ... Full details at BHU	127	Rs. 1,150 per semester	CUET (UG)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	BPA Vocal Music4 years Eligibility The applicant should have Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and as one of the Vocal Music with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate in Practical Exanimation of Music. OR The applicant should have Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination (Without Music as a subject), securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate along with any one of the following part time Diploma in the Vocal Music ... Full details at BHU	115	Rs. 1,150 per semester	CUET (UG)
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	BPA Dance Bharatnatyam/ Kathak4 years Eligibility The applicant should have Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and as one of the Dance with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate in Practical Exanimation of Dance. OR The applicant should have Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination (Without Music as a subject), securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate along with any one of the following part time Diploma in the Dance applying for ... Full details at BHU	46	Rs. 1,150 per semester	CUET (UG)
Indira Gandhi National Tribal UniversityAmarkantak, Madhya Pradesh	BPA (BPA)4 years Eligibility Passed 10+2 from a recognised board or institution with a minimum of 45% in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC candidates and 40% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at IGNTU	38	Not printed	CUET (UG)
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	B.P.A. (Honours) Rabindra Nritya4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply for admission to any UG course. Full details at VBU	35	Rs. 6,045 in the first year	CUET (UG) and performance skill test
Rajiv Gandhi UniversityItanagar, Arunachal Pradesh	B.Mus. (B.Mus.)4 years Eligibility Class XII (10+2 or Intermediate) of any board, council or university in India, or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities. Full details at RGU	32	Not printed	CUET (UG)
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	B.P.A. (Honours) Rabindra-Sangit4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply for admission to any UG course. Full details at VBU	32	Rs. 6,045 in the first year	CUET (UG) and performance skill test
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaWardha, Maharashtra	Four-Year UG Programme in Dramatics (Natyakala Shastra)4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised central or state board in the Science or Arts stream with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer and Divyang candidates) or an equivalent grade. Full details at MGAHV	30	Rs. 4,480 in the first semester	Merit of the qualifying examination
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	B.P.A. (Honours) Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal)4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply for admission to any UG course. Full details at VBU	30	Rs. 6,045 in the first year	CUET (UG) and performance skill test
Assam UniversitySilchar, AssamNIRF #97	BPA (BPA) Eligibility Candidates who have passed the HS examination (10+2) with at least 45% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission into the Four Years under Graduate Programme [FYUGP] in Performing Arts. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GoI rule. Full details at AUS	20	Rs. 17,450 payable at admission	CUET (UG)
Dr. Hari Singh Gour UniversitySagar, Madhya Pradesh	B.P.A. (Tabla Percussion)8 semesters Eligibility 10+2 in any discipline: at least 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA for Unreserved, EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates. A relaxation of 5% marks is given to SC and ST candidates. Age limit on 31 July 2026: 22 years for Unreserved, EWS and OBC candidates and 27 years for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at DHSGU	20	Rs. 3,555 in the first semester	CUET (UG)
Dr. Hari Singh Gour UniversitySagar, Madhya Pradesh	B.P.A. (Hindustani Vocal Music)8 semesters Eligibility 10+2 in any discipline: at least 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA for Unreserved, EWS and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates. A relaxation of 5% marks is given to SC and ST candidates. Age limit on 31 July 2026: 22 years for Unreserved, EWS and OBC candidates and 27 years for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at DHSGU	20	Rs. 3,555 in the first semester	CUET (UG)
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaWardha, Maharashtra	Four-Year UG Programme in Music (Vocal)4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised central or state board in the Science or Arts stream with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer and Divyang candidates) or an equivalent grade. Full details at MGAHV	20	Rs. 4,480 in the first semester	Merit of the qualifying examination
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaWardha, Maharashtra	Four-Year UG Programme in Dance (Kathak / Bharatanatyam)4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised central or state board in the Science or Arts stream with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer and Divyang candidates) or an equivalent grade. Full details at MGAHV	20	Rs. 4,480 in the first semester	Merit of the qualifying examination
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaWardha, Maharashtra	Four-Year UG Programme in Instrumental Music (Tabla / Sitar / Veena)4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised central or state board in the Science or Arts stream with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer and Divyang candidates) or an equivalent grade. Full details at MGAHV	20	Rs. 4,480 in the first semester	Merit of the qualifying examination
Sikkim UniversityGangtok, Sikkim	FYUG Music8 semesters Eligibility Class XII passed with 40% marks in aggregate in any discipline. Full details at Sikkim Univ	20	Rs. 6,778 at admission	CUET (UG)
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	B.P.A. (Honours) Manipuri Dance4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply for admission to any UG course. Full details at VBU	16	Rs. 6,045 in the first year	CUET (UG) and performance skill test
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	B.P.A. (Honours) Drama and Theatre Arts4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply for admission to any UG course. Full details at VBU	16	Rs. 6,045 in the first year	CUET (UG) and performance skill test
Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi, Karnataka	BPA, Hindustani Vocal (Uttara Bharatiya Shastriya Sangita, Gayana)4 years Eligibility PU or Plus Two with 50% marks (45% for OBC non-creamy layer, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant candidates). Exit with a certificate, diploma or degree is allowed after the first, second or third year. Full details at CUK	11	Not printed	CUET (UG)
Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi, Karnataka	BPA, Carnatic Vocal (Dakshina Bharatiya Shastriya Sangita, Gayana)4 years Eligibility PU or Plus Two with 50% marks (45% for OBC non-creamy layer, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant candidates). Exit with a certificate, diploma or degree is allowed after the first, second or third year. Full details at CUK	11	Not printed	CUET (UG)
Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi, Karnataka	BPA, Tabla (Uttara Bharatiya Shastriya Sangita)4 years Eligibility PU or Plus Two with 50% marks (45% for OBC non-creamy layer, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant candidates). Exit with a certificate, diploma or degree is allowed after the first, second or third year. Full details at CUK	11	Not printed	CUET (UG)
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	B.P.A. (Honours) Tabla4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply for admission to any UG course. Full details at VBU	10	Rs. 6,045 in the first year	CUET (UG) and performance skill test
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	B.P.A. (Honours) Kathakali Dance4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply for admission to any UG course. Full details at VBU	8	Rs. 6,045 in the first year	CUET (UG) and performance skill test
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	B.P.A. (Honours) Sitar4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply for admission to any UG course. Full details at VBU	8	Rs. 6,045 in the first year	CUET (UG) and performance skill test
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	B.P.A. (Honours) Esraj4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply for admission to any UG course. Full details at VBU	8	Rs. 6,045 in the first year	CUET (UG) and performance skill test
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	B.P.A. (Honours) Pakhawaj4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility Any 10+2 pass student, regardless of stream, is eligible to apply for admission to any UG course. Full details at VBU	6	Rs. 6,045 in the first year	CUET (UG) and performance skill test
Allahabad UniversityPrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh	BPA (BPA) Eligibility Music as one of the subjects at Intermediate, or an equivalent examination in Music from a recognised institution. Full details at Allahabad	Not printed	Not printed	CUET (UG)
Central University of Tamil NaduTiruvarur, Tamil NaduNIRF #83	B.P.A. Music (Honours / Honours with Research)4 years Eligibility Plus Two (Class 12) or equivalent, with the subjects and minimum marks the university lays down for the programme in its UG admission notice. Full details at CUTN	Not printed	Rs. 19,720 in the first semester	CUET (UG)
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew Delhi	BPA- Hindustani Music (Major / FYUP Hons.)3 / 4 years Eligibility 10+2 or its equivalent. Full details at IGNOU	Not printed	Rs. 9,400 a year	Direct admission, no entrance test

How BPA seats are filled

Programmes by the route of admission the university names.

Universities with the most BPA programmes

VBU10 programmes

MGAHV4 programmes

BHU3 programmes

CUK3 programmes

DHSGU2 programmes

Allahabad1 programme

AUS1 programme

CUTN1 programme

IGNOU1 programme

IGNTU1 programme

RGU1 programme

Sikkim Univ1 programme

Questions about BPA

How many Central Universities offer BPA?

12 Central Universities offer BPA in 2026-27, in 29 programmes with 730 seats counted.

Which entrance exam is needed for BPA in Central Universities?

BPA programmes are filled through CUET (UG) (24 programmes) and merit, interview or direct admission (5 programmes). The route is fixed programme by programme, so two universities can use different tests for the same degree.

Which Central University has the most BPA programmes?

By the number of BPA programmes on offer: VBU (10), MGAHV (4), BHU (3) and CUK (3).

Is the BPA fee the same at every Central University?

No. Every university fixes its own fee and prints it on its own basis: a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme. The tables here give each fee as printed, with its basis, so that no two different bases are compared by mistake.

How to read these figures

Seats are the intake the university has printed for the programme. Where a university prints none, the cell says so and the programme is left out of the totals.
Fee is shown exactly as printed, with its basis (a semester, a year, at admission, the whole programme or a credit). Two fees on different bases are not ranked against each other.
Entrance is the route the university names for that programme this year. The CUET (PG) paper code is shown where the university lists one.
Each row opens the programme's own page on this site, with its seat matrix, eligibility and the document the figures were read from.
Figures of the 2026-27 admission cycle; where a university has not printed that year's, of its latest prospectus. 2027 admission has not opened at most universities yet. Last data update: 14 November 2026.

BPA specialisations

Every BPA programme: seats, fee and entrance

How BPA seats are filled

Universities with the most BPA programmes

Other degrees after class 12

Questions about BPA