Bachelor of Performing Arts [BPA] + Master of Performing Arts [MPA] (Music)

The 5-year BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, is an integrated performing arts programme at a NAAC A++ state university. Offered by the Dept. of Music and Dance, the programme covers Indian classical vocal and instrumental music, music theory, musicology, and raga-based composition, developing advanced skills in performance and research. Students earn the BPA degree after Year 3 and the MPA (Hons.) after Year 5. Total fee is INR 54,850.

📋 Admission Status: KUK BPA+MPA Music 2026-27 applications expected from May 2026. Admission in July 2026 (Tentative). Check kuk.ac.in.

Key Points

• 5-year BPA to MPA Honours in Music at KUK
• BPA exit after year 3, MPA Hons after year 5
• Dept. of Music and Dance, KUK, since 1956

Kurukshetra University BPA MPA Music Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Years 1 to 5 (per year)	INR 10,970
Total Fees (5-year programme)	INR 54,850

• Hostel fee of INR 12,840/yr is payable separately.
• Confirm current fee with KUK admissions office.

Kurukshetra University BPA MPA Music Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
KUK UG Admission Notification	May 2026 (Tentative)
Application and Entrance Registration	May to June 2026 (Tentative)
Merit List or Entrance Result	July 2026 (Tentative)
Session Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

• Admission is through a KUK entrance test or performance-based selection.
• Check kuk.ac.in for BPA+MPA admission dates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with at least 50% marks.
• Candidates with a background or demonstrated interest in music are preferred.
• Admission is through the KUK departmental entrance test which includes a music performance component.
• Reserved category candidates may be considered with 45% marks in qualifying examination.

Admission Process

• Check kuk.ac.in for the BPA+MPA Music 2026-27 notification and application dates.
• Register online and pay the application fee through the KUK admission portal.
• Appear for the departmental entrance test, which includes a music performance component.
• Merit list based on entrance score and performance is published on kuk.ac.in.
• Shortlisted candidates attend document verification and pay the fee on the reporting date.

Kurukshetra University BPA MPA Music Placement 2024

Metric	Value
Career Options	Music teacher, classical performer, musicologist, cultural coordinator
Higher Studies	PhD at KUK or other universities, NET/JRF in Performing Arts

✓ Opt for this if

• Students with Indian classical music training (vocal or instrumental)
• Aspiring music teachers, performers, or musicologists
• Candidates seeking an affordable integrated degree in performing arts
• Haryana or North India residents near the KUK campus

✗ Skip if

• Students seeking corporate or technology careers
• Those wanting a short 2-year PG programme only
• Candidates without any music background or interest

Kurukshetra University BPA MPA Music Placement 2024

Metric	Value
Career Options	Music teacher, classical performer, musicologist, cultural coordinator
Higher Studies	PhD at KUK or other universities, NET/JRF in Performing Arts

✓ Opt for this if

• Students with Indian classical music training (vocal or instrumental)
• Aspiring music teachers, performers, or musicologists
• Candidates seeking an affordable integrated degree in performing arts
• Haryana or North India residents near the KUK campus

✗ Skip if

• Students seeking corporate or technology careers
• Those wanting a short 2-year PG programme only
• Candidates without any music background or interest

Kurukshetra University BPA MPA Music Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	As per government norms	SC/ST students from Haryana
National Merit Scholarship	As per government norms	Merit-based, income below INR 6 LPA
Haryana State Merit Scholarship	As per government norms	Merit-cum-means for eligible candidates
Education Loan (Nationalised Banks)	As per bank policy	All eligible candidates

• Haryana government scholarships for SC and ST candidates through scholarship.gov.in.
• Confirm scholarship eligibility with KUK admissions office before applying.

Kurukshetra University BPA MPA Music FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for the BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music at Kurukshetra University?

Ans. The total fee for the 5-year BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music at Kurukshetra University is INR 54,850, payable as INR 10,970 per year across all five years. Hostel fee is payable separately at INR 12,840 per year. Confirm the current fee with the KUK admissions office before applying, as fees may be revised for the 2026-27 academic session.

Ques. What is the eligibility for the BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music at KUK?

Ans. Candidates applying for the BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music at Kurukshetra University must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with at least 50% marks. A background in music or demonstrated performance ability is preferred. Admission is through a KUK entrance test that includes a music performance component. Reserved category candidates may be considered with 45% marks in the qualifying examination.

Ques. What is the admission process for BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music at KUK?

Ans. Admission to the BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music at Kurukshetra University is through a departmental entrance test conducted by KUK, which includes a music performance evaluation. Candidates register online on the KUK portal, appear for the test, and are shortlisted based on their score and performance. The merit list is published on kuk.ac.in and selected candidates attend document verification before seat confirmation.

Ques. What career options are available after BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music from KUK?

Ans. Graduates of the BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music from Kurukshetra University are qualified for roles as music teachers in schools and colleges, classical music performers, music directors, musicologists, cultural programme coordinators, and researchers in performing arts. MPA (Hons.) graduates are eligible for university-level faculty positions and PhD admission at KUK and other Indian universities. Many graduates also work with Doordarshan, All India Radio, and state cultural academies.

Ques. What is the difference between BPA and MPA in this integrated programme?

Ans. In the 5-year integrated BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music at Kurukshetra University, the first three years lead to the Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) degree, while Years 4 and 5 add the postgraduate MPA (Hons.) specialisation in Music. Students who complete only three years receive the BPA degree and may exit. Those who continue for all five years receive the MPA (Hons.) degree, which qualifies them for higher education and faculty-level positions in music.

Ques. Is the BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music from Kurukshetra University recognised?

Ans. Yes. The BPA and MPA degrees from Kurukshetra University are awarded by a UGC-recognised Category-I state university with NAAC A++ accreditation and a music faculty established in 1956. The Dept. of Music and Dance has produced renowned classical musicians and educators. The MPA (Hons.) degree is valid for faculty positions, NET eligibility, and PhD admission across India.

Ques. What music traditions and subjects are covered in the BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music?

Ans. The BPA+MPA (Hons.) in Music at Kurukshetra University covers Hindustani classical music across vocal and instrumental streams, including raga and tala theory, composition (bandish), musicology, history of Indian music, ethnomusicology, music notation, rhythm (laya), and semi-classical forms such as thumri and bhajan. Advanced students in Years 4 and 5 undertake research in musicology or performance practice, preparing a dissertation under faculty guidance. The department has experienced faculty in both vocal and instrumental traditions.