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Bangalore University BA Music: Fees 2025, Admission Dates, Course Duration, Eligibility

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Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Music)- Full Time

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

1 Year Fees

1.86 K

Total Fees

4.38 K

Detailed Fees

general

Year	1	2	3
Total Year Wise fees	₹1,857	₹1,262	₹1,262
Total Fees	₹1857	₹1262	₹1262
Admission fees	₹155	-	-
Registration fees	₹440	-	-
other fee	₹1262	₹1262	₹1262

Course Information

Course Description

Bachelor of Arts in Music Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

B.A. in Music is a 3-year undergraduate course in music. Music comprises a combination of vocal music, instrumental music and various dance forms. Major course components involve:

music theory
music interpretation
history of music
music composition
voice instruction, etc.

The course aims to build in eligible candidates:

foundation in music literature and history.
musical (vocal & instrumental) skills.

Bachelor of Arts in Uttar Pradesh	Bachelor of Arts in West Bengal	Bachelor of Arts in Maharashtra	Bachelor of Arts in Punjab

The basic eligibility for pursuing the course is a 10+2 or equivalent qualification in any stream, completed from a recognized educational Board of the country. Music should have been an elective subject at the 10+2 level of education. For those not having studied Music as an elective subject, qualification of an audition/ aptitude test is an option.

Such graduates are hired in capacities such as:

Artist & Repertoire (A&R) Person
Band Leader
Composer/Arranger
Music Attorney
Assistant Art Director
Concert Promoter
Disc Jockey
Film Music Director/Editor
Music Critic
Advertising Specialist
Studio Musician
Music Teacher
Recording Technician
Music Publisher
Singer/Performer
Writer/Music Journalist etc.

The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 2,000 and 5 Lacs for a span of 3 years.

The average annual salary offered to successful graduates of the course ranges between INR 4 and 10 lacs per annum.

B.A. in Music: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Graduation
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	10+2 from a recognized Board of education
Admission Process	Direct admission to colleges. Entrance test in some cases.
Course Fee	INR 2,000 to 5 Lacs
Average Starting Salary	INR 4 to 10 lacs per annum
Top Recruiting Companies	Commission of Fine Arts, Cultural Affairs, Department of Education, Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Archives, National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, NJ Department of Education, Office of International Education, Peace Corps/AmeriCorps, Smithsonian Institution, Travel and Tourism Department, Indian Idol, Bollywood, AIR, Voice of America, etc.
Top Recruiting Areas	Magazines, Advertising Agencies , Colleges and Universities, Music and Video Stores, Department of Cultural Affairs, Entertainment Companies, Music Companies, Department of Education, Music and Film Studios, Music Industry Associations, Orchestras and Bands, Performing Arts Centers, and such.
Job Positions	Artist & Repertoire (A&R) Person, Band Leader, Composer/Arranger, Music Attorney, Assist. Art Director, Concert Promoter, Disc Jockey, Film Music Director/Editor, Music Critic, Advertising Specialist, Studio Musician, Music Teacher, Recording Technician, Music Publisher, Singer/Performer, Writer/Music Journalist, among others. -

B.A. in Music: What is it About?

Students enrolled to the course are prepared to:

effectively work as:

music educators
music therapists
performers
music composers/ conductors.

teach, perform, and research in music.

Ideal candidates for the course would possess:

good communication skills
teamwork
self-management
technical skills
critical reflection
awareness of professional ethics in the arts world
understanding of different perspectives and cultures
understanding of music in community projects
world/ethnic traditions related to music.

Top Institutes offering B.A. in Music

Listed below are some of the top institutes in India that offer the course.

Name of Institute	City	Average Fees
Christ University	Bangalore	INR 56,667 (course)
Miranda House College	New Delhi	INR 12,160 (course)
Hindu College	New Delhi	INR 14,333 (course)
Ramjas College	New Delhi	INR 9,712 (course)
Indraprastha College For Women	New Delhi	INR 6,663 (course)
Ranchi University	Ranchi	INR 2,370 (course)
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University	Kanpur	INR 28,000 (course)
Government Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls PG College	Indore	INR 1,030 (course)
Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya	Jaipur	INR 3,667 (course)
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya	Bhopal	INR 7,633 (course)
Dhirendra Mahila Mahavidyalaya	Varanasi	INR 2,055 (course)
Maharaja's College	Ernakulam	INR 1,985 (course)
Banasthali University	Jaipur	INR 54,333 (course)
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith	Varanasi	INR 2,055 (course)
University of Mumbai	Mumbai	INR 4,261 (course)
Bharati Vidyapeeth University	Pune	INR 16,000 (course)
University of Calicut	Calicut	INR 1,127 (course)
Annamalai University	Cuddalore	INR 4,127 (course)
Savitribai Phule Pune University	Pune	INR 26,090 (course)
MIT Art, Design and Technology University	Pune	INR 3,50,000 (course)
Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi	INR 2,374 (course)
Chaudhary Charan Singh University	Meerut	INR 24,820 (course)

Eligibility for B.A. in Music

Listed below are the minimum criteria which candidates interested in pursuing the course are required to fulfil, in order to be eligible to apply for the course.

10+2 education completed in any stream from a recognized educational Board.
Preferably, Music as an elective subject at the 10+2 level.
A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the 10+2 level.
Basic proficiency in Music.

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B.A. in Music: Admission Process

Most institutes offering the course admit students based on performance in a relevant entrance test. Admission process generally varies across colleges.

A few institutes also provide direct admission based on the candidate’s performance at the 10+2 level.

Some such entrance tests held in the country for admission to the course are:

BMI University Lucknow Entrance Exam
Annamalai University Entrance Exam
BHU Performing Arts Entrance Exam
Bangalore University Entrance Exam
Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Entrance Exam
Chennai Government College of Music Entrance Exam
Indian Institute of Fine Arts Entrance Exam
Mahatma Gandhi University Entrance Exam
KU – Faculty of Arts Entrance Exam
University of Delhi – The Faculty of Music and Fine Arts Entrance Exam.

B.A. in Music: Syllabus and Course Description

A year-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated here.

Year I	Year II	Year III
Appreciation of Music	Concert Singing	Laws of Acoustics
Bada Khayal and Chhota Khayal	Different Gharanas and their history	Musical Sound, Wave Motion, Frequency, Pitch and Volume
Brief history of Bharat Natya Shastra and Sangeet Ratnakar	Evolution of Notation system	Music & Literature
Classification of Music	Forms of Light Music	Place of Music in Fine Arts
Concepts of Ragas and Tala in Indian Music	History of Indian Music	Role of Music in Multi-Media
Classification of Ragas	Importance of Music Festivals/Seminars/Conferences	Taal Study
-	-	Vocal and Instrumental Music

B.A. in Music: Career Prospects

Such graduates can join various fields in the discipline, such as:

art studios
advertising companies
publishing houses
magazines/ Art houses as Art Critics or Arts Specialists.

Artists and craftsmen at times work as freelancers and make a living by selling artwork created by them. Mostly in a freelancing, acquiring a steady income is not possible. However, people with outstanding talent at times receive outstanding commissions for exquisite work.

Within this Fine Arts field, success prospects depend on an individual’s:

interest, talent
exposure
experience
creativity
market awareness.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to successful graduates of the course are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Bachelor of Arts [BA] in Music annual salary

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Pay Scale in INR
Artist/Performer	They perform music for live crowds and recordings. They work for orchestras, symphonies, tunes, bands, and different sorts of music groups. They may work on playing instruments or sing to enhance their technique.	9,30,680
Professor	Professors teach students a wide range of subjects at the post-secondary level. They deliver scholarly articles, perform research, and instruct in the discipline.	9,13,657
Composer	A composer composes and coordinates unique music used across different sorts of media platforms. The scores written need to be technically correct in order to create flawless performances by choruses, themes, musicians, or instrumental teams.	6,72,240
Music Director	Music Directors lead bands, for example, orchestras and choirs. They select music to perform, manage performances, and work with artists to ensure that they perform well. They lead practices and performances.	9,90,535
Audio Technician	An Audio Technician is in charge of setting up sound and recording gear, making alterations and testing the hardware, and helping with recordings or sound generation. They work frequently in recording studios and show settings, however, may likewise work in TV, film or radio.	3,67,287

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to 3 Years Full-Time BA Program must have passed 10+2 from the recognised Institute or Boards.

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Bangalore University - [BU]: 14 answered questions

How can I get degree certificate from Bangalore university if college is closed?

Sreemona Ghose

30 Nov 21

To get your degree certificate, you have to visit BU, the Janana Barathi campus, near Kengeri. Go to the Parikhsha Bhavan, which is near the administrative block. Enquire about your certificate there. In there Parikhsha Bhavan, there is a marks card section, you should get your certificate there. The staff will help you with this.

What is the procedure to get transcript from Bangalore University?

Shruti Mishra

20 May 22

The process of getting transcripts from Bangalore University is as follows.

You can get the application form for transcripts on the official website - Bangalore University Transcript. On the website download the form - ‘Application Form for Issue of Various Examination Related Documents.’ If you studied at any colleges affiliated with BU, you need to get the form signed by your principal or dean of the college. If you studied directly under BU, you may need to get it signed by Registrar's office.
On the website pay the transcript processing fees. Save the payment receipt as a PDF.
For getting the transcripts you will need - Photocopy of all semester mark sheets, both sides, Photocopy of the degree certificate, Transcript Form, printout of transcript fee payment confirmation. Also, provide envelopes for each set of transcripts you need.
Submit the application with documents at Pariksha Bhavan, Bangalore University. One person will collect them, verify and give you a handwritten acknowledgment. Keep the acknowledgment safely, you will need to while collecting the transcripts.

You can collect your certified transcripts from the same office, after 4-6 weeks.

How is Bangalore University? Is it easy to pass?

Sunayana Roy

25 Aug 22

Bangalore University offers good academics. Scoring the pass mark is easy. But you need to put in the effort to score higher marks.

Courses such as Microbiology, Life Science, Biotechnology, Genetics, etc. are comparably easier to score good marks. The evaluation process is a little difficult for courses such as Physics, Biochemistry, Political Science, etc. Just solving the previous years' questions will not help you score good marks in these subjects. You need to complete the syllabus as well.

What is your review of Bangalore University?

Sonali Malhotra

30 Nov 21

According to the reviews online, Bangalore University (BU) is an average university and is known to be deteriorating day by day.

Students are irritated by their evaluation system.
They tend to check the answer sheets carelessly.
The faculty never completes the syllabus.
The announcement of results is delayed quite often.
The condition of the campus is deteriorating and no action is taken to solve it.
There is a lack of core technical subjects in B.Com.

It is suggested that you do not go for BU, as it won't provide learning and understanding courses, topics and the concepts. It will be better if you opt for VTU instead.

Is it worth doing MCA under Bangalore University?

Nitin Garg

25 Aug 22

Doing an MCA from Bangalore University is certainly worth the time and money invested. It offers decent academics. Third semester onwards, the course work includes two mini projects per semester. This gives a lot of hands-on learning experience. These projects will also help you enrich your resume.

The placement will depend on how you utilize your skills and knowledge. The average CTC for MCA offered during the recent Bangalore University placements was INR 6 LPA.

What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at Bangalore University?

Adrija Ghose

30 Nov 21

Here are some of the tips that you may find helpful if you are planning on joining Bangalore University.

If you are from a good financial background try to get into other universities like Christ or Jain. If not try to join a better college under BU.
While filling up your examination challan, be careful. If something went wrong, you will have to visit many offices.
The examination papers won’t be difficult. You can easily score well if you solve the last 5 years’ questions.
You don’t need to study all year long to get good marks. You can easily score well with a day’s preparation.
BU doesn’t release results in time.

Try to take part in extra-curricular activities, Also, don’t rely on the university for academics, learn things on your own.

How is the BCA in Bangalore University?

Natasha Shome

30 Nov 21

BCA at Bangalore University is not a good option for your career. Here are some reasons to support this statement:

The BCA syllabus it follows is outdated.
You will be learning about things which will have no practical use in your career.
The faculty members are also not enthusiastic about teaching new topics.
Same projects are given to the students every year.
Securing a job after graduating with a BCA is tough.
Because the jobs you will be applying for will require your skills and knowledge about the subject.
If you are not updated with the changing trends of the industry, it will become tough to secure a job.

It is suggested that you go for an MCA after completing BCA to get better job opportunities. Also try for VTU rather than BU because they are said to provide better education.

Which is better, Bangalore University or Mysore University?

Nishant Khatri

06 Apr 23

If you are considering pursuing higher education and are wondering about the advantages of studying in a prestigious university, you should consider studying at the University of Mysore, rather than going for Bangalore University.

Here are some reasons why studying at the University of Mysore might be a great choice for you:

The University of Mysore is a renowned institution that attracts students from all over the country. It is everybody's dream to study there and make a successful career for themselves.
Mysore city itself has a charm of its own, with its lush green campus and beautiful surroundings that add a lot of energy to your academics.
The professors at the University of Mysore are fantastic and are dedicated to encouraging students to achieve their goals. They are also taskmasters who challenge students to perform at their best, which can make scoring a decent percentage quite difficult.
There are now many private and deemed universities in India, which provide students with more choices for higher education. However, in my time, there was no choice but to study at either Mysore or Bengaluru, and failing to secure a seat at either of these universities meant jeopardizing one's future.
Both the University of Mysore and Bengaluru University have produced exceptional talent that has contributed to the betterment of the nation. However, my personal preference would be Mysore because of the calmness and serenity that the city brings.

Studying at the University of Mysore can be a great opportunity to receive a high-quality education and benefit from the beauty and serenity of Mysore city.

Is doing M.Sc at Bangalore University a good option?

Krishna Murthy

30 Nov 21

According to the reviews online, Bangalore University (BU) is an average institution. It sure is one of the oldest in the country and has a reputation. But it nowadays has been seen to deteriorate day by day.

Here are some facts about BU:

The faculty members, though highly experienced, are very few. Most of the classes are taken by Research students.
There is no proper management.
The exam results are delayed most of the time.
The syllabus is not upgraded catering to the latest trends in the industry.
Bus service is not provided.
The canteen is not clean and well maintained.

Most students choose to study in this college due to its brand and reputation. It is an older elite institute which they often think will be reliable. The quality of education is considered to be good and students are selected here for admission based on their merit.

Does Bangalore University repeat previous questions? How do you score well in Bangalore University?

Parag Panwar

30 Nov 21

This depends on how well you want to perform in your exams. If your aim is to just get passing marks, then it is fine to prepare from the last 5 years' question papers. But it also depends on luck as sometimes all the questions are new and none of them are repeated.

Therefore it is better to study everything and complete the syllabus and then practice from the last 5 years' question papers.

Try taking the guidance provided by your teachers and also your seniors. You can opt for coaching classes also to prepare better. Divide your strengths and weaknesses and work on them accordingly.

Lastly, practice from the previous years papers. This will familiarize you with the question pattern, the overall questions and give you an idea about the time limit.