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Ignite your journey in the world of creative expression. Diploma, Bachelor's and Master's programmes across Dance, Music and Drama at a NAAC A++ university.
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Centre of Excellence by Govt of Gujarat
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The Faculty of Performing Arts.
The Faculty of Performing Arts was initiated with the goal and objective of filling up the gap in the artistic education of India and across the world by offering various modules and programs that develop skills in performance-making for live stage and screen-based media.
Performing Arts is an integrated faculty that looks at the artistic expressions and the contexts of their Ancestral Wisdom, Parampara along with new innovations and Contemporary Performing Arts evolutions through the 20th and 21st century. The Faculty offers key creative areas which allow students to develop the essential skills to innovate contemporary and traditional practices in the fields of Dance, Music and Drama.
Vision
To be a leading performing arts faculty that develops artist-practitioners rooted in India's cultural traditions and fluent in contemporary global forms, ready to create lasting value on stage, on screen and in cultural institutions.
Mission
To deliver studio-first performing arts education through experiential learning, festival platforms and international cultural exchange, so every student can perform, teach or build a practice.
Not sure which route fits?
Compare them side by side.
Four ways into performing arts at PU. Every route concentrates in Dance, Music or Drama.
DPA
BPA
BPA (Hons.)
MPA
*Tuition fees may vary depending on the country or state in which the candidate has completed their qualifying examination. Merit, rank-based, and domicile scholarships are available. The final fee structure and applicable scholarships will be confirmed by the Admission Committee.
Diploma's
DPA • 1 years • 3 specialisationsBachelor's
BPA • 3-4 Years • 3 specialisationsMaster's
MPA • 2 years • 3 specialisationsAn DPA built around a concentration, and the stages that hire for it.
Alongside the degree pathway, the Faculty offers 3 Diploma programmes and 11 Certificate programmes for students building a specific skill or exploring the discipline before committing to a degree.
DPA
Diploma of Performing ArtsAll DPA specialisations
Find the concentration that fits your career direction
A BPA degree designed around how you will captivate, not just what you will study.
Choose the 3-year Bachelor of Performing Arts, the 4-year Honours track under NEP 2020, or the specialised Foundation stream. Concentrate in Dance (Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Contemporary or Folk), Music (Vocal or Instrumental) or Drama (Acting, Writing, Directing).
BPA
Bachelor of Performing ArtsBPA (Hons.)
Bachelor of Performing ArtsAll BPA specialisations
Find the concentration that matches your practice.
An MPA built around a concentration, and the stages that hire for it.
Choose from three MPA concentrations. Advanced artistic techniques, interdisciplinary expression and original research shape graduates ready to command national and global platforms, cultural institutions and teaching roles.
MPA
Master of Performing ArtsAll MPA specialisations
Find the concentration that fits your career direction
Perform and study without losing a year.
Take part of your performing arts education overseas through the University's international office and structured cultural exchange programmes.
Perform on stages abroad
Structured cultural exchange programmes with Egypt and China give students the chance to perform, learn and represent India on international platforms while on the programme.
Perform at PU's International Folklore Festival
PU's International Folklore Festival hosts folk troupes from Slovakia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and beyond. Faculty students perform, compete and collaborate with international troupes on the same stages.
Three routes forward, and the Faculty is
built for all three.
A performing arts degree does not funnel into a single job market. Pick the route that fits your practice, and the Faculty backs all three.
Step onto the stage
Work as a performing artist across stage, screen and studio. Public performance built into every semester means graduates arrive with a working portfolio, not just a transcript.
Move behind the craft
Direct, choreograph, compose or teach. Cultural institutions, schools, film sets, theatre companies, studios and music labels are all in the graduate landscape.
Launch your own studio
Run your own studio, company or label. Business and entrepreneurship modules run alongside artistic training, so graduates can price a workshop, register a company or write a proposal.
A creative network behind every student
A performing arts degree here is not only a path to the stage. Pick the route that fits your ambition: step into production houses and stage performances, launch your own creative venture, or take your artistic practice global. The faculty backs all three.
Don't just study the craft, build a practice around it.
If your plan is to run your own studio, label, company or school, the University's incubation ecosystem and the Faculty's entrepreneurship modules turn a practice into a business while you study.
Studios and rehearsal spaces
On-campus studios and rehearsal rooms as working space for early productions, workshops and student-run classes.
Working practitioners
Guidance from faculty who are working performers, directors and choreographers, plus visiting artists across the year.
Curriculum-built entrepreneurship
Business and entrepreneurship acumen built directly into the arts curriculum, so graduates can price, contract and run their own practice.
PIERC access for artist-founders
The University's on-campus innovation and entrepreneurship centre is open to performing arts founders as much as any other faculty.
Built with industry, not just for it.
Programmes, credentials and projects shaped with industry partners and a deep recruiter network.
Where students train on the
tools the craft demands.
Thirteen tribute-named studios and performance spaces on one campus. Each discipline has its own room. Each student has real stage time.
Pt. Birju Maharaj Nritya Niketan
A culturally enriched space honouring classical Indian dance traditions and artistic legacy, dedicated to advanced training in Kathak and other classical forms.
Bharat Muni Theatre Studio
A performance-centric theatre space rooted in dramaturgy, stagecraft and live production, named after the author of the Natya Shastra.
The Michael Jackson Dance Studio
A high-energy, globally inspired space dedicated to contemporary dance, choreography and performance dynamics.
Dr. Jayeshbhai Patel Dance Room
A specialised studio fostering classical precision and advanced dance movement training.
Pandit Jasraj Music Studio
A refined environment dedicated to vocal excellence and classical music training.
Sebastian Music Studio
A modern sound lab designed for music production, recording and composition.
Charlie Chaplin Creative Centre
An innovation hub for acting, expression, cinematic storytelling, modelling and jury reviews.
Indoor and Outdoor Theatre
A grand stage for student expression and enriching performances through theatre performers.
Recording Studio
Hi-tech recording rooms with leading facilities and top notch recording technologies.
Editing Studio
An atmosphere of creativity in a studio that channels the passion and visualisations of students
Film Viewing Rooms
Platforms for students to display and learn about filming and the art of motion arts.
Rehearsal Rooms
Uniquely developed facilities for providing students with the creative atmosphere for rehearsals.
Musical Instruments Collection
A blend of the most world-class musical instruments for the finest performing arts exposure.
Where the craft stops
being theoretical.
Public performance, national competitions, festival stages and international exchange. The experiences that build a portfolio, not just a transcript.
Public performance built into the degree
Semester-integrated showcases, jury reviews and public performances put real stage time in every year, not only at graduation.
AIU Zonal and National circuit
Students perform and compete on the Association of Indian Universities zonal and national youth festival circuit through the year.
Faculty-hosted festivals
Vadodara Rashtriya Natya Mahotsav, Rang Utsav and Vibrant Fridays, three Faculty-hosted platforms plus PU's University-wide festivals.
Cultural exchange with Egypt and China
Immersive cross-cultural learning, performing on international platforms and collaborating with troupes from partner countries.
Visiting artists and masterclasses
Working practitioners and visiting artists lead masterclasses across the year. Recent visitors have included Padma Vibhushan classical dancer Dr. Sonal Mansingh.
Clubs and cultural communities
Student-led performance clubs and cultural communities run through the year across dance, music, theatre and screen.
Learn from working artists,
on real stages.
The distinguished guests featured below have addressed Parul University students across many faculties. They are university-level guest speakers, not faculty, alumni or paid mentors of the Faculty of Performing Arts. The most FPA-specific guest verified on record is Dr. Sonal Mansingh, who has featured at Rang Utsav.
DHOOM
PU's grand annual youth festival electrifying performances, competitions, celebrity appearances and cultural showcases that define the year.
Rang Utsav
Rang Utsav is a monthly celebration of performance, emotion, and artistry. It gives students and guest artists a stage to express ideas through dance, drama, and music. The event has featured legends like Dr. Sonal Mansingh, inspiring a culture of expression and respect for art.
Vibrant Fridays
The National & International Cultural Exchange Program is a dynamic initiative designed to promote cultural understanding, artistic collaboration, and global exposure among students and creative professionals.
Cultural Exchange Program
The Cultural Exchange Program is a vibrant initiative by Parul University’s Faculty of Performing Arts that fosters meaningful collaborations with institutions, artists, and cultural organizations across India and around the world.
PU International Folklore Festival
A prestigious international festival bringing artists and troupes from many countries to celebrate traditional folk art, music, dance and heritage exchange made visible on one stage.
DHOOM
PU's grand annual youth festival electrifying performances, competitions, celebrity appearances and cultural showcases that define the year.
Rang Utsav
Rang Utsav is a monthly celebration of performance, emotion, and artistry. It gives students and guest artists a stage to express ideas through dance, drama, and music. The event has featured legends like Dr. Sonal Mansingh, inspiring a culture of expression and respect for art.
Vibrant Fridays
The National & International Cultural Exchange Program is a dynamic initiative designed to promote cultural understanding, artistic collaboration, and global exposure among students and creative professionals.
Cultural Exchange Program
The Cultural Exchange Program is a vibrant initiative by Parul University’s Faculty of Performing Arts that fosters meaningful collaborations with institutions, artists, and cultural organizations across India and around the world.
PU International Folklore Festival
A prestigious international festival bringing artists and troupes from many countries to celebrate traditional folk art, music, dance and heritage exchange made visible on one stage.
Learn from working artists and doctoral academics.
Faculty who are working performers, directors, choreographers and doctoral academics bring both practice and research into the studio.
Students from across India and 75+ countries.
Parul University brings together a vibrant community of learners from across India and over 75+ countries. Real stories, genuine journeys, and proven career transformations in our students' own words.
Inspiring Campus Culture & Support!
Helped me thrive through a great learning environment, supportive faculty, and vibrant student life.
10/10 for College Vibe & Community
A safe, lively campus culture where you can balance serious career growth with sports and extracurriculars.
Best 4 Years of My Life!
A lively campus atmosphere paired with a huge number of visiting companies for placements.
Best Educational Platform in Gujarat!
Gives students every opportunity to excel in studies while actively engaging in campus culture.
Awesome Culture & Campus Festivals!
Awesome Culture & Campus Festivals!
Rich Multicultural Environment!
A great place to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and different cultures.
Pick your route. We'll pick it from there.
Whether you're finishing Class 10, finishing Class 12, or holding a degree, the fastest way forward is a two-minute conversation. Ask about eligibility, portfolio expectations, audition process, fees or the application, and a Performing Arts counsellor follows up.
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Performing Arts at PU,
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Is the Faculty of Performing Arts at Parul University recognised?
Yes. The Faculty operates inside Parul University, which is UGC-recognised, NAAC A++ accredited and designated a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat.
What programmes does the Faculty offer?
21 programmes across four levels: 3 Diplomas (Dance, Music, Drama), 4 Bachelor's (Dance, Music, Drama, Foundation), 3 Master's (Dance, Music, Drama), and 11 Certificate programmes across classical music, instruments, dance forms and acting.
What are the concentrations available?
Bachelor's and Master's concentrate in Dance (Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Contemporary or Folk), Music (Vocal or Instrumental) or Drama (Acting, Writing, Directing). The Bachelor's Foundation stream offers integrated exposure across all three disciplines.
Is there an audition or portfolio requirement?
Programme-specific. A counsellor confirms the exact audition or portfolio expectations for the concentration you apply to. Some concentrations require a live audition, others a video submission.
Do I need a performing arts background to apply?
Not for entry-level programmes. The Diploma and BPA are open to Class 10 (Diploma) or 10+2 (BPA) students from any stream and start from foundational technique. Prior training helps for concentration selection but is not a bar.
What kind of infrastructure do students train in?
Thirteen tribute-named studios and performance spaces on campus, including Pt. Birju Maharaj Nritya Niketan, Bharat Muni Theatre Studio, Pandit Jasraj Music Studio, Sebastian Music Studio, The Michael Jackson Dance Studio, Charlie Chaplin Creative Centre, plus recording, editing and film viewing rooms and an indoor and outdoor performance theatre.
What festivals do students perform at?
Vadodara Rashtriya Natya Mahotsav, Rang Utsav (which has featured legends like Dr. Sonal Mansingh), Vibrant Fridays, plus PU's University-wide platforms (Dhoom, International Folklore Festival, AIU International Youth Festival) and international cultural exchange with Egypt and China.
What are the fees, and are scholarships available?
Programme fees vary by state or country of qualifying examination. Merit, rank-based and domicile scholarships are available. Final fees and applicable scholarships are confirmed by the Admission Committee. Ask a counsellor for the exact figure for your route.
What career pathways does this degree lead to?
Actor, Music Composer, Broadcast Producer, Script Writer, Film Director, Theatre Manager, Movement Art and Choreography, or Therapeutic Arts practitioner. Business and entrepreneurship modules are built into the curriculum for graduates who plan to run their own practice.
What is the difference between the Bachelor's programmes?
BPA in Dance, Music or Drama concentrates in one discipline for three years. BPA in Foundation gives integrated exposure across all three disciplines. All four routes lead to the same eligibility for the Master's programme.
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