Colleges

10+2 years of schooling (with music as one the subject) from a recognized board (CBSE or equivalent) OR

10+2 years of schooling with Diploma in Music from a recognized board (CBSE or equivalent) OR

10+2 years of schooling from a recognized board (CBSE or equivalent) with minimum two years of training from a reputed Guru

Either passed or appeared for Final exams at XII level before Admissions Test

XII Standard: 50% or more (English) and 55% or more (Aggregate including English) Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes are entitled to a relaxation of 5% marks.

If not appeared for XII Standard exams, X and XI Standard marks will be considered) In such cases: 50% or more (English) and 55% or more (Aggregate including English) Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes are entitled to a relaxation of 5% marks. The candidate should have taken their final year qualifying examination before the date of admission test.

Age: preferably below 19 years as of 31st May in the year of admission. Age may be relaxed to 21 year depending on the merit of the case

** Candidates who have not studied Music as one of the subjects in X/XII qualifying examination must have studied Music for not less than two years in a recognized Institution OR got training in Music for not less than two years from a well-known teacher/guru. Such candidates shall be required to submit a certificate issued by the teacher/ institution.