University Name

Bhatkhande Music Institute (Deemed to be University)

University Type

Deemed to be University (Government Aided)

Established

1926 (Deemed Status: 2000)

Motto

“Preserving and Promoting Indian Classical Music” (institutional vision-based)

Location

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Approval

UGC | NAAC | AIU | MoC |

Notification Date

April 10, 2026 (Expected)

Application Start

April 15, 2026

Application Last Date

June 15, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

July 05, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

July 20, 2026

Interview Date

August 01 – August 05, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

August 15, 2026

Last Date of Admission

August 30, 2026

Online

Entrance Test (Written + Practical where applicable)

Candidates with NET/JRF may get exemption from written test

Practical Performance Test (for music/dance candidates)

Interview / Viva-Voce

Evaluation of Research Proposal

Final merit based on performance + interview

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th & 12th Certificates

UG Degree & Mark Sheets

PG Degree (Music/Performing Arts) & Mark Sheets

NET/JRF Certificate (if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Aadhaar Card / ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal (Music specialization)

Portfolio / Performance Recordings (if required)

Experience Certificate (for part-time candidates)

NOC (if employed)

Dhrupad

Khayal

Dhamar

Thumri

Dadra

Chaiti

Kajri

Sugam Sangeet and its evolution

Folk Music Traditions of Northern India

Sitar and Sarod

Violin and Guitar

Sarangi

Flute (Bansuri)

Harmonium and Keyboard

Tabla

Pakhawaj

Dholak (Folk percussion studies)

Kathak

Bharatnatyam

Manipuri Dance

Folk Dance (Ethnological and performance studies)

History and Theory of Indian Music

Natyashastra

Sangeet Ratnakar

Aesthetics and Psychology of Music

Scientific Analysis of Ragas and Talas

Music Composition and Direction

Music Education and Pedagogy

Therapeutic Applications of Ragas (Raga Chikitsa)

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,000 (General/OBC) / ₹500 (SC/ST)

Registration Fee

₹10,000 (One-time)

Security Deposit

₹ 5,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹25,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹15,000

Exam Fee

₹3,000

DRC Fee

₹1,000 (Per six-month review)

Thesis Submission Fee

₹15,000

Extension Fee

₹5,000

Viva Fee

₹8,000

Name

Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya

Account Number

50100494420042

IFSC

HDFC0000164

Bank Name

HDFC Bank

Branch

Ashok Marg, Lucknow

MICR Code

226240002

Swift Code

HDFCCINBB

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation