Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.}
Fees
Fees at Bharati Vidyapeeth Department of Technology Navi Mumbai for the Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] in Computer Science and Engineering program range from approximately 1.8 lakhs to 2.24 lakhs per year, with an annual increase of around 5%. The total cost for the four-year course is estimated to be between 8 and 12 lakhs. Examination fees are charged at approximately 5,000 INR per semester. The hostel fee is around 86,500 INR per year.
The university offers a scholarship up to 50% exclusively for Maharashtra residents, while other government and state scholarships may also be available for eligible candidates. There is a specific scholarship, Shahu Maharaj Scholarship, which requires a domicile and annual income certificate. However, there are limited financial aids or scholarships directly provided by the college itself, except for some gender-specific scholarships with certain terms and conditions.
About Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.}
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Pune offers two Bachelor of Arts Honours programmes at its School of Performing Arts, Erandwane campus: BA Hons Dance and BA Hons Music. Both are three year full time undergraduate degrees with an added research methodology paper, an extended practicum, and a final year dissertation over the regular BA pathway. Total fees for each programme stand at ₹86,000 (excluding hostel). Admission is through BVP CET combined with a live audition before the School of Performing Arts panel; CUET-UG scores are also accepted.
Admissions for 2026 are open. Applications are accepted until August 7, 2026 through the BVP CET portal. Counselling and document verification runs from May to August 2026, with classes commencing August 2026.
Key Points
- Both programmes are housed at the School of Performing Arts, BVDU Erandwane campus, with dedicated practice studios and performance halls.
- The Honours stream includes a research methodology paper and a dissertation component not found in the regular BA pathway.
- Selection requires a live audition demonstrating prior classical dance or music training, in addition to the qualifying examination marks.
- Annual tuition is ₹25,000 per year, with a 5 percent revision clause per BVDU policy.
BVDU BA Hons Fees 2026
Fee Structure
| Course Name | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| BA Hons Dance | ₹86,000 |
| BA Hons Music | ₹86,000 |
- Total fees include tuition (₹75,000 for 3 years), one-time admission and registration fee (₹2,000), and examination fee per semester; hostel and mess charges are separate.
- Annual tuition fee of ₹25,000 is payable in two instalments of ₹12,500 each.
- Fees is subject to change. Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
BVDU BA Hons Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Release | January 2026 |
| Application Last Date | August 7, 2026 |
| BVP CET Exam Window | February 15 to August 10, 2026 |
| Counselling and Document Verification | May to August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
- Candidates apply via the BVP CET portal and must appear for a live audition before the School of Performing Arts panel.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks in any stream.
- Prior training in the respective performing art (dance or music) is required, demonstrated through a stage performance, certificate, or guru recommendation.
- Final selection rests on the audition score, personal interaction round, and qualifying examination marks.
Admission Process
- Register on the BVP CET portal and complete the online BA Hons application form.
- Upload Class 12 transcripts and prior performing arts training certificates.
- Appear for the live audition before the School of Performing Arts panel at the BVDU Erandwane campus.
- Shortlisted candidates attend a personal interaction round before final seat confirmation.
BVDU BA Hons Scholarships 2026
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| BVDU Merit Scholarship | Up to 25 percent tuition waiver | Top performers in BVP CET or qualifying exam |
| Sports Achievement Scholarship | Up to 100 percent tuition waiver | National or State level sports achievement |
| Government of Maharashtra EBC Concession | Variable | EBC category students with valid income certificate |
| SC, ST and OBC Government Freeship | Tuition fee reimbursement | As per Maharashtra state norms |
| BVDU Need-based Concession | Up to 25 percent tuition waiver | Based on family income and academic record |
- Merit and sports scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and reviewed each academic year.
- Government scholarships are processed through the Maharashtra DBT portal after admission.
BVDU BA Hons FAQs
Ques. Is a dance or music background mandatory for admission to BVDU BA Hons, or can any student apply?
Ans. Prior training is mandatory. Both BA Hons Dance and BA Hons Music require demonstrated performance experience such as a stage recital, a guru certificate, or a formal music or dance school certificate. Students with no prior classical training are unlikely to clear the live audition, which is the key selection hurdle.
Ques. What is the difference between the regular BA and the BA Hons at BVDU School of Performing Arts?
Ans. The Honours stream adds a research methodology paper, a longer practicum component, and a compulsory dissertation in the final year. The regular BA does not include these. The fee for both streams is the same at ₹86,000 total, but the honours degree provides a stronger foundation for postgraduate admission.
Ques. Can a student from outside Maharashtra apply to BVDU BA Hons Dance or Music?
Ans. Yes. There is no domicile restriction for BVDU BA Hons programmes. Out-of-state students can apply through the BVP CET portal. However, government scholarship schemes like the Maharashtra EBC concession or OBC freeship are available only to Maharashtra residents.
Ques. What is the hostel fee at BVDU Erandwane campus and is it mandatory?
Ans. Hostel is optional. Annual charges range from ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,30,000 depending on AC or non-AC selection. Mess fees are billed separately. Students who commute or have private arrangements in Pune are not required to use campus hostel.
Ques. What career paths are open after completing BA Hons Dance or Music from BVDU?
Ans. Graduates can pursue performing arts careers on stage or in film, or move into teaching at school or college level. The honours degree also qualifies for MA or MFA admissions at national music and fine arts institutions. Other options include arts administration, choreography, and music composition for media.