NSD charges total course fees of INR 22,230 for Diploma and INR 39,090 for Ph.D in 2026. These amounts cover the complete course duration, with fees depending on the specialization. Diploma charges include tuition, admission, a refundable caution fee and miscellaneous fees. Students also pay annual hostel charges.

  • Diploma: INR 22,230 for the full course.
  • Ph.D: INR 39,090 for the full course.

NSD Courses and Fees at a Glance

  • Students can choose from 2 courses in Arts at NSD.
  • For 2026, the full-course fee range is INR 22,230 to INR 39,090. These amounts were last verified on 31-Aug-2026.
  • Diploma and Ph.D are the main course options. Their leading specializations are Dramatic Arts for Diploma and Theatre for Ph.D.
  • Completing the 3-year Diploma in Dramatic Arts costs INR 22,230.
  • The total charge for Ph.D in Theatre is INR 39,090.

NSD Course Fees for 2026

Diploma and Ph.D are NSD's most popular courses. Their total fees are INR 22,230 and INR 39,090, respectively. The sections below separate the doctoral fees from the Diploma charges and explain the available specializations.

NSD PhD Fees

The doctoral programme takes 3 years and has 1 specialization, Theatre. Its full-course fee for 2026 is INR 39,090.

Fee categoryProgramme and specializationFull-course fee
GeneralPh.D in TheatreINR 39,090

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NSD Ph.D Specialization and Total Cost

Theatre is the sole Ph.D specialization at NSD. Students pay INR 39,090 for the complete programme.

NSD Certificate & Diploma Courses

NSD Diploma Fees for 2026

NSD's most popular programme is its UG Diploma, which runs for 3 years. It has 30 seats and 1 specialization, Dramatic Arts. Applicants must have completed graduation.

CategoryDiploma specializationTotal programme fee
GeneralDramatic ArtsINR 22,230

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NSD Diploma Charges for General Candidates

General-category students pay INR 22,230 in total. This includes the following charges, some of which are payable only once.

ChargePayment detailsAmount
TuitionTotal for the courseINR 5,400
AdmissionOne-time paymentINR 150
CautionOne-time payment, refundableINR 9,000
MiscellaneousTotal for the courseINR 7,680

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NSD Diploma Specialization and Total Cost

Dramatic Arts is the only Diploma specialization. Its complete fee of INR 22,230 includes all the components listed above.

NSD may change these official fee amounts through later notifications. Check the official NSD website for current charges.

NSD Scholarships and Financial Support

Meritorious students can use NSD scholarships to help meet their course fees and lower their education costs. Financial support is available through both the college and the government. Government scholarship options include:

  • NSP (PM-USP) Yojana
  • National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC)

NSD Hostel and Mess Fees

Students can stay in NSD's hostel accommodation. The annual hostel charge is INR 3,500 for male students and INR 3,500 for female students.

NSD Fee Comparison: 2026 and 2024

Compared with 2024, NSD's average fee in 2026 decreased by INR 30,660. The Diploma comparison below shows an increase in that course's fee.

Comparison detailDiploma
2026 total feeINR 22,230
2024 total feeINR 5,400
Fee changeINR 16,830
Direction of changeIncreased

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The college may revise these official amounts. Visit the NSD website to confirm the latest fees.

NSD Fee Refund Rules

NSD applies the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines when refunding fees. The amount a student can receive depends on when they withdraw and the college's official admission schedule. Cancelling earlier generally affects the refund available.

Students should keep these points in mind:

  • The withdrawal date and university rules determine refund eligibility.
  • A processing or administrative charge may be deducted from the refund.
  • After approval, refunds usually take a few weeks to process.
  • The official NSD refund policy gives the exact conditions and details.

NSD Courses and Fees: Common Questions

Ques. How much does completing NSD's Diploma in Dramatic Arts cost?

Ans. For the entire Diploma programme, students pay INR 22,230. Dramatic Arts, its leading specialization, carries the same total charge of INR 22,230.

Ques. What full-course amount should an NSD Ph.D student pay?

Ans. A complete Ph.D at NSD costs INR 39,090. The total for its leading specialization, Theatre, is also INR 39,090.

Ques. Which rules govern fee refunds after leaving NSD?

Ans. UGC guidelines govern NSD's fee refunds. Students should consult the official website for the detailed refund conditions.

Ques. How much is a year's hostel accommodation at NSD for each gender?

Ans. NSD charges the following annual hostel fees:

  • Male students: INR 3,500
  • Female students: INR 3,500