Bhatkhande Music Institute, also known as Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, was established in 1926 Lucknow, by Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande as Maris College of Music. It has been recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is a deemed university. It has been ranked 9th out of 13 universities in Lucknow and has also acquired 589th place in India.

Bhatkhande Music Institute Admission 2022 has been started, candidates can fill out the application form till 10 August 2022.

Bhatkhande Music Institute offers courses such as diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees. All these courses are available in performing music and instruments. Admission to these courses takes place on the basis of the institute entrance test. Bhatkhande Music Institute has also set up the principle of special provisions for the candidates belonging to socially and educationally backward classes and the physically disabled people. Some percentage of the reservation quota is allotted to them for seeking admission in the institute in any course. The prominence of the institute attracts multiple students from all over the globe such as Europe, America, Africa, etc.

Bhatkhande Music Institute Quick Facts

  • Bhatkhande Music Institute was ranked at 54th place out of 79 institutes in the state of Uttar Pradesh by the Edu Rank. And was ranked 9th in Lucknow itself out of 13 such institutes.
  • Diploma courses like Praveshika, parichaya, etc. are a few of its popular courses including the special courses like Dhrupad Dhamar, Thumri Dadra, and so on.
  • The university also has the particular provision of providing travel grants to its selected PhD scholars.
  • Bhatkhande Music Institute attracts a bunch of students from various other countries of the world like Europe, America, etc. However, no additional benefit is available for the same.
  • The institute also provides accommodation facilities to both boys and girls along with access to the library and other basic amenities.

Bhatkhande Music Institute Courses and Fees

Courses Offered Program Details Selection Criteria
Bachelors in Performing Arts (B. P. A.)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility Criteria: 10 + 2 level with concerned subject
  • Fees: INR 1,07,000
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Masters in Performing Arts (M. P. A)
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility Criteria: Graduation in relevant fields such as B. P. A. or Parichaya
  • Fees: INR 6,700 (per sem)
Diploma Courses Praveshika
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility Criteria: candidate must have passed the class 5th examination and have achieved the age of 10 years.
  • Fees: INR 5,550 /-
Parichaya
  • Duration: 2 years 
  • Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have done Praveshika or any other equivalent qualification
  • Fees: INR 6,500 /-
Prabuddha
  • Duration: 2 years Level
  • Eligibility Criteria: candidate must have passed class 10th level
  • Fees: INR 7,200 /-
Parangat
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility Criteria: candidate must have done Prabuddha or any other equivalent qualification 
  • Fees: INR 8,700 /-
Special Courses (Dhrupad Dhamar, Thumri Dadra, Sugam Sangeet, Harmonium, and Folk dance)
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 level or any other equivalent examination
  • Fees: INR 9,100 /-
Special Courses (folk song and dholak)
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 level or any other equivalent examination
  • Fees: INR 5,500 /-

Bhatkhande Music Institute Admissions

Bhatkhande Music Institute offers admissions to the aspiring candidates in a broad – range of courses related to music and instruments. Complete degrees like Bachelors in Performing Arts or Masters in Performing Arts are offered to the eligible candidates along with the special courses and other diploma courses. The duration of these programs varies from one year to two to three years, making it easier for the candidates to choose as per their requirements. Eligibility criteria for admission to these courses are based on the university entrance exam. Students can apply for the admission by filling out the application form for different courses in the following way.

How to Apply?

Students can follow the below mentioned steps to apply for Bhatkhande Music Institute admissions.

  • Step 1. Firstly, visit the official website of the university, which is http://bhatkhandemusic.edu.in.
  • Step 2. Search for the link showing ‘academics’ and click on it.
  • Step 3. From the drop – down list, click on admissions.
  • Step 4. Now, click on the link showing the admission form.
  • Step 5. A new window showing the application form will appear on the screen. Fill in the personal and educational information correctly.
  • Step 6. At last, complete the process by making the payment of the application fees through credit / debit card or net banking.

Bhatkhande Music Institute Scholarships

Bhatkhande Music Institute provides a state - funded scholarship to its students.

Eligibility – any student with a family income of fewer than 2 lakhs per annum.

How to avail these scholarships?

  • In order to avail of the scholarship offered by the university – cum – U. P. government, the students must register themselves in the administration block of their university or contact their college administrator.
  • Students can also check directly for the official website of the education department of the state and apply online through the website.

FAQs

Ques. What facilities are offered by Bhatkhande Music Institute?

Ans. The institute provides for various infrastructural and enabling facilities such as it is well – equipped with a computerized library and wifi connections and so on. Along with this, the students who get eligible for PHd. programs abroad get their travel sponsored by the institute.

Ques. Is there any provision for accommodation at Bhatkhande Music Institute for the students?

Ans. Bhatkhande Music Institute has a hostel with an accommodation strength of up to 15 boys and 60 girls. The hostel is well – equipped with all basic amenities like a bed, air conditioner, etc.

Ques. Which kind of future opportunities are available after completing any degree from Bhatkhande Music Institute?

Ans. After completing a diploma course from the institute one gets eligible to apply anywhere for the job profile of music teacher. Apart from this, there is also an opportunity to go for further studies like P. Hd. in the same. The institute also sponsors the travel of its P. Hd. scholars.

Ques. What are the application fees for B. P. A. and M. P. A.?

Ans. The application fees for seeking admission to Bhatkhande Music Institute are INR 400 for B. P. A. and INR 500 for M. P. A. The students shall pay the fee at the time of submitting the online application.

Ques. Is Bhatkhande Music Institute associated with any Gharana?

Ans. No, the purpose behind establishing the Bhatkhande Music Institute was to liberate Indian music for the Gharana ritual and make this education in music and instruments accessible to a larger mass seeking interest in it.