कार्यालय अधिसूचना

NOTIFICATION

The Senate in its 48^th meeting held on March 15 & 16, 2026, vide Item No. 48.3.9, has approved the proposal for changes in the admission eligibility criteria for the MS (Research) and PhD Programs in Music & Musopathy.

The Senate resolved to approve the following:

1) For MS (Research) Programme in Music & Musopathy:

                     AIR ranking (B grade or higher) + Bachelor’s degree as per IIT Mandi ordinances.

2) For PhD Programme in Music & Musopathy:

Inclusion of Alankar and other equivalent programs by a recognized board (as

equivalent to a valid Master’s degree) for PhD + Bachelor’s degree as per IIT

Mandi ordinances. These can be vetted by faculty members at IKSMHA with strong expertise in Music via their network.

Some examples of recognized boards or well-established organizations: Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Pracheen kala kendra, State music academies, Kalakshetra - level 5, Acharyanet - equivalent level etc.

3) Experience certificate for part-time candidates for minimum 2 years of experience by any of the following (from a to d):

(a) Certification of experience by an established organization for music education such as Acharyanet, Music Academy Madras, Swati Thirunal College of Music, Cleveland Tyagaraja Aradhana, Indian Fine Arts Academy, San Diego etc. which have a track record of over 10 years themselves.

(b) One recommendation letter stating the experience by other established music artists, including the candidate's music teachers.

(c) All India Radio/Doordarshan grading, as recognition from Govt. of India.

(d) Letter / Certificate from Sangeet Natak Akademi / Kalakshetra / Gandharva Mahavidyalaya or other Central/State Government recognized institutions or organizations such as those mentioned above in (2)

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(e) Self attested letter stating the experience as a performing artist.