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Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Music) From MGSU, Bikaner

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Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Music) 
first year fees:  ₹1,335
3 YearsFull Time
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Total Year Wise fees1,335835835
Tuition fees₹600₹600₹600
Other fees₹735₹235₹235

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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.

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.

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

Students enrolled to the course are prepared to:

  • effectively work as:

  1. music educators
  2. music therapists
  3. performers
  4. 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.

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 should have passed 12th from the recognized Board/Examination.

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