MPA in Central Universities 2027: 31 Courses, Seats, Fees

MPA specialisations

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27 courses are offered at one Central University each

MPA (MPA) Music Sikkim Univ, 20 seats
MPA (MPA) Theatre CUP, 15 seats
MPA Carnatic Vocal CUK, 11 seats
MPA Dance - Bharatnatyam BHU, 14 seats
MPA Dance - Kathak BHU, 14 seats
MPA Dance: Bharatanatyam University of Hyderabad, 10 seats
MPA Dance: Kuchipudi University of Hyderabad, 10 seats
MPA Esraj VBU, 3 seats
MPA Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal) VBU, 12 seats
MPA Hindustani Classical Music RGU, 19 seats
MPA Hindustani Vocal Music CUJ, 14 seats
MPA Hindustani Vocal CUK, 11 seats
MPA ic (Dance) Tripura University, 22 seats
MPA ic (Vocal) Tripura University, 22 seats
MPA Instrumental Music - Flute BHU, 12 seats
MPA Instrumental Music - Sitar BHU, 14 seats
MPA Instrumental Music - Tabla BHU, 14 seats
MPA Kathakali Dance VBU, 3 seats
MPA Manipuri Dance VBU, 3 seats
MPA Music (Hindustani Vocal / Instrumental) University of Hyderabad, 10 seats
MPA Music (Karnataka Vocal / Instrumental) University of Hyderabad, 10 seats
MPA Musicology BHU, 14 seats
MPA Pakhawaj VBU, 3 seats
MPA Rabindra-Sangit VBU, 22 seats
MPA Rabindra Nritya VBU, 9 seats
MPA Sitar VBU, 4 seats
MPA Theatre DHSGU, 25 seats

Every MPA programme: seats, fee and entrance

University	Programme	Seats	Fee as printed	Entrance
Indira Gandhi National Tribal UniversityAmarkantak, Madhya Pradesh	MPA (Vocal Music)2 years Eligibility Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC candidates and 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at IGNTU	38	Not printed	CUET (PG) HUQP14
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	MPA Music - Vocal Music2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Performing Art in North Indian Classical Vocal Music from a recognised University securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate including Theory and Practical and 55% marks in aggregate in Music Practical also. OR Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in North Indian Classical Vocal Music/Bachelor of Arts in the concerned subject i.e. North Indian Classical Vocal Music as a Major subject from a recognized ... Full details at BHU	25	Rs. 1,500 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP14
Dr. Hari Singh Gour UniversitySagar, Madhya Pradesh	M.P.A. (Theatre)4 semesters Eligibility Graduation 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, ST and PwD candidates. Age limit on 31 July 2026: 27 years for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and 32 years for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Full details at DHSGU	25	Rs. 4,105 in the first semester	CUET (PG) HUQP24
Tripura UniversityAgartala, Tripura	M.Music (Vocal)4 semesters Eligibility Passed / appeared / appearing in the final examinations of: 1. B.Mus. in Vocal from UGC recognized University or appeared or appearing in final examination of B.Mus. in above mentioned Discipline. Or: 2. B.A. Hons. / Pass in Vocal from UGC recognized University or appeared or appearing in final examination of BA Hons. / Pass in above mentioned Discipline. Or: 3. B.P.A (Bachelor in Performing Arts) in Vocal from UGC recognized ... Full details at Tripura University	22	Rs. 6,250 in the first semester	CUET (PG) HUQP14
Tripura UniversityAgartala, Tripura	M.Music (Dance)4 semesters Eligibility Passed / appeared / appearing in the final examinations of: 1. B.Mus. in Kathak Dance from UGC recognized University or appeared or appearing in final examination of B.Mus. in above mentioned Discipline. Or: 2. B.A Hons. / Pass in Kathak Dance from UGC recognized University or appeared or appearing in final examination of BA Hons. / Pass in above mentioned Discipline. Or: 3. B.P.A (Bachelor in Performing Arts) in Kathak Dance ... Full details at Tripura University	22	Rs. 6,250 in the first semester	CUET (PG) HUQP05
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MPA Rabindra-Sangit2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	22	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	Performance skill test
Assam UniversitySilchar, AssamNIRF #97	MPA (MPA) Eligibility Candidates who have passed the BPA / BA (Performing Arts) / B. Mus. examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission Discipline with a minimum of 50% Marks are eligible into the Two Years Post Graduate Programme in Performing Arts. Relaxation in eligibility is as per GoI rule. Full details at AUS	20	Rs. 20,205 payable at admission	CUET (PG)
Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry, Puducherry	M.P.A. Drama and Theatre Arts Eligibility Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks. Full details at Pondicherry	20	Rs. 22,872 in the first semester	CUET (PG) HUQP24
Sikkim UniversityGangtok, Sikkim	MPA (MPA) Music4 semesters Eligibility Honours in BPA Music or B.Music, or a graduate of any discipline, with knowledge of the theory and practice of music. Full details at Sikkim Univ	20	Rs. 7,408 at admission	CUET (PG)
Rajiv Gandhi UniversityItanagar, Arunachal Pradesh	MPA (Hindustani Classical Music)2 years Eligibility Graduates under 10+2+3 pattern from any UGC recognized University with 45% marks in Three Years of B. Music / B.P.A. Honours courses in Music / Performing Arts. Full details at RGU	19	Rs. 8,880 at admission	CUET (PG) HUQP14
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18	M.P.A. Theatre Arts6 semesters Eligibility Any graduate with an aptitude for Theatre. Experience in Theatre or any Performing Art will be an added advantage. Full details at University of Hyderabad	17	Rs. 9,515 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabNIRF #77	MPA (MPA) Theatre4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50% marks from a recognised Indian or foreign university. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates. Full details at CUP	15	Rs. 5,875 in the first semester	CUET (PG) 2026 and aptitude test
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	MPA Instrumental Music - Sitar2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Performing Arts in North Indian Classical Instrumental Music (Sitar) or an equivalent Degree securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate including Theory and Practical and 55% marks in aggregate in Music Practical. OR Bachelor of Arts (Honours) /Bachelor of Arts in the concerned subject i.e. North Indian Classical Instrumental Music (Sitar) as a Major subject from a recognized University with ... Full details at BHU	14	Rs. 1,500 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP14
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	MPA Instrumental Music - Tabla2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Performing Arts in North Indian Classical Instrumental Music (Tabla) securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate including Theory and Practical and 55% marks in aggregate in Music Practical also OR Bachelor of Arts (Honours) /Bachelor of Arts in the concerned subject i.e. North Indian Classical Instrumental Music (Tabla) as a Major subject from a recognized University with securing a minimum of ... Full details at BHU	14	Rs. 1,500 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP25
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	MPA Dance - Kathak2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility Bachelor of Music/ Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance (Kathak) securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate including Theory and Practical and 55% marks in aggregate in Dance Practical also. OR Bachelor of Arts (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts in the concerned subject i.e. North Indian Classical Dance (Kathak) as a Major subject from a recognized University with securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate including Theory and ... Full details at BHU	14	Rs. 1,500 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP05
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	MPA Dance - Bharatnatyam2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility Bachelor of Music/ Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance (Bharatanatyam) securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate including Theory and Practical and 55% marks in aggregate in Dance Practical also. OR Bachelor of Arts (Honours) /Bachelor of Arts in the concerned subject i.e. North Indian Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam) as a Major subject from a recognized University with securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate including ... Full details at BHU	14	Rs. 1,500 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP05
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	MPA Musicology2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Performing Arts {North Indian Classical (Vocal/Instrumental Music)} or an equivalent Degree from a recognised University securing a minimum of 50% marks in Music Theory & Practical in aggregate. OR Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in {North Indian Classical (Vocal/Instrumental Music)} / Bachelor of Arts in North Indian Classical Vocal/Instrumental Music as a Major subject from a recognized University ... Full details at BHU	14	Rs. 1,500 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP14
Central University of JharkhandRanchi, Jharkhand	MPA Hindustani Vocal Music2 years Eligibility Bachelor's Degree in performing arts / Bachelor of arts in Music / in any Discipline with Prabhakar / Sangeet Visharad / Sangeet Shiromani Diploma or equivalent) with a minimum 45% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for Unreserved / EWS Category and 40% or equivalent grade in aggregate for SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) / PwD. Full details at CUJ	14	Rs. 13,357 in the first semester	CUET (PG) HUQP14
Central University of JharkhandRanchi, Jharkhand	MPA Theatre Arts2 years Eligibility Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum 45% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for Unreserved / EWS Category and 40% or equivalent grade in aggregate for SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) / PwD. Experience in theatre or any performing art will be an added advantage. Full details at CUJ	14	Rs. 13,357 in the first semester	CUET (PG) HUQP24
Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6	MPA Instrumental Music - Flute2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Performing Arts in North Indian Classical Instrumental Music (Flute) securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate including Theory and Practical and 55% marks in aggregate in Music Practical also. OR Bachelor of Arts (Honours) /Bachelor of Arts in the concerned subject i.e. North Indian Classical Instrumental Music (Flute) as a Major subject from a recognized University with securing a minimum of ... Full details at BHU	12	Rs. 1,500 per semester	CUET (PG) HUQP14
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MPA Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal)2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	12	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	Performance skill test
Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi, Karnataka	MPA, Hindustani Vocal (1 Year)1 year Eligibility Four-year (Honours or Research) degree in BPA, B.Music or B.A. with Music, or a bachelor's degree with a recognised music qualification, with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for OBC non-creamy layer, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant candidates). Full details at CUK	11	Rs. 20,720 in the first year	CUET (PG)
Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi, Karnataka	MPA, Carnatic Vocal (1 Year)1 year Eligibility Four-year (Honours or Research) degree in BPA, B.Music or B.A. with Music, or a bachelor's degree with a recognised music qualification, with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for OBC non-creamy layer, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant candidates). Full details at CUK	11	Not printed	CUET (PG)
Central University of KarnatakaKalaburagi, Karnataka	MPA, Tabla (1 Year)1 year Eligibility Four-year (Honours or Research) degree in BPA, B.Music or B.A. with Music, or a bachelor's degree with a recognised music qualification, with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for OBC non-creamy layer, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant candidates). Full details at CUK	11	Rs. 20,720 in the first year	CUET (PG)
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18	M.P.A. Dance: Kuchipudi4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor’s degree in dance with Kuchipudi (or) Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a professional diploma or certificate in dance (Kuchipudi) recognized by the University (or) Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a certificate from a reputed Guru recognized by the University to the effect that the candidate has undergone training in Kuchipudi dance under him/her for a period not less than five years. (The ... Full details at University of Hyderabad	10	Rs. 9,515 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18	M.P.A. Dance: Bharatanatyam4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor’s degree in dance with Bharatanatyam (or) Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a professional diploma or certificate in dance (Bharatanatyam) recognized by the University (or) Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a certificate from a reputed Guru recognized by the University to the effect that the candidate has undergone training in Bharatanatyam under him/her for a period not less than five years. (The ... Full details at University of Hyderabad	10	Rs. 9,515 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18	M.P.A. Music (Karnataka Vocal / Instrumental)4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor’s degree in Music in the concerned specialization (Vocal/Instrumental) with a minimum of 55% in the aggregate or equivalent CGPA; OR Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a Professional Diploma in Music in the concerned specialization (Vocal/Instrumental), with a minimum of 55% in the aggregate or equivalent CGPA, recognized by the University; OR Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a minimum of 55% in the ... Full details at University of Hyderabad	10	Rs. 9,515 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF #18	M.P.A. Music (Hindustani Vocal / Instrumental)4 semesters Eligibility Bachelor’s degree in Music in the concerned specialization (Vocal/Instrumental) with a minimum of 55% in the aggregate or equivalent CGPA; OR Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a Professional Diploma in Music in the concerned specialization (Vocal/Instrumental), with a minimum of 55% in the aggregate or equivalent CGPA, recognized by the University; OR Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a minimum of 55% in the ... Full details at University of Hyderabad	10	Rs. 9,515 in the first semester	CUET (PG)
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MPA Rabindra Nritya2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	9	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	Performance skill test
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MPA Drama and Theatre Arts2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	4	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	Performance skill test
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MPA Sitar2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	4	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	Performance skill test
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MPA Manipuri Dance2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	3	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	Performance skill test
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MPA Kathakali Dance2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	3	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	Performance skill test
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MPA Esraj2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	3	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	Performance skill test
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MPA Tabla2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	3	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	Performance skill test
Visva-Bharati UniversityShantiniketan, West Bengal	MPA Pakhawaj2 years (4 semesters) Eligibility A three-year undergraduate degree (with 120 credits) makes a student eligible to apply for any PG course. The department can add its own subject requirement. Full details at VBU	3	Rs. 7,575 in the first year	Performance skill test
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew Delhi	MPA - Theatre Arts2 years Eligibility Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from a recognized Univeriiry / Institution. OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline and with a Diploma in Theatre Arts / Diploma in Acting of one year duration from a recognized University / Institution. Full details at IGNOU	Not printed	Rs. 8,500 a year	Direct admission, no entrance test

How MPA seats are filled

Programmes by the route of admission the university names.

Universities with the most MPA programmes

VBU10 programmes

BHU7 programmes

University of Hyderabad5 programmes

CUK3 programmes

CUJ2 programmes

Tripura University2 programmes

AUS1 programmes

CUP1 programmes

DHSGU1 programmes

IGNOU1 programmes

IGNTU1 programmes

Pondicherry1 programmes

Questions about MPA

How many Central Universities offer MPA?

14 Central Universities offer MPA in 2026-27, in 37 programmes with 492 seats counted.

Which MPA subjects are offered at the most Central Universities?

By the number of universities offering them: MPA Theatre Arts (3), MPA Vocal Music (2), MPA Drama and Theatre Arts (2) and MPA Tabla (2). Each has its own page with seats, fee and entrance of every university.

Which entrance exam is needed for MPA in Central Universities?

MPA programmes are filled through CUET (PG) (26 programmes), the university's own entrance test (10 programmes) and merit, interview or direct admission (1 programme). The route is fixed programme by programme, so two universities can use different tests for the same degree.

Which Central University has the most MPA programmes?

By the number of MPA programmes on offer: VBU (10), BHU (7), University of Hyderabad (5) and CUK (3).

Is the MPA 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: 13 November 2026.

MPA specialisations

Every MPA programme: seats, fee and entrance

How MPA seats are filled

Universities with the most MPA programmes

Other degrees after graduation

Questions about MPA