Somaiya Vidyavihar University’s Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts opened admissions for the academic year 2025-26. The institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate and Ph.D. in performing arts and music.

The Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts has opened its admissions for the academic year 2025-26 offering full-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Performing Arts as well as diploma, certificate, and now a Ph.D. in Music. The school is said to offer an immersive learning experience, where students train under maestros, participate in regular baithaks and workshops, and perform on stage throughout the academic year.

Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts aims to address the audience preference shifting from film soundtracks to classical, folk and fusion genres, through industry-aligned training, critical mentorship, and a research-driven academic environment. It claims that the curriculum builds artistic rigour, cultural context, and professional readiness, equipping students not just to perform but to contribute meaningfully to India’s evolving performing arts ecosystem.

The two-year postgraduate in performing arts (MPA) is offered in vocal, swar vadya, taal vadya, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s in Performing Arts or equivalent degree, or have extensive classical training. Admission is based on an audition and interview.

For students seeking shorter or skill-focused routes, diploma programmes are offered in Bharatanatyam, Kathak, light music, harmonium, flute, and vocal fundamentals. Certificate courses include music appreciation and journalism, composition and direction, foundation in Bharatanatyam, sugam sangeet, and other introductory modules.

Advanced learners may apply for the Ph.D. in Music, a research-intensive programme focused on Indian classical theory, aesthetics, and performance. The school is also launching a Ph.D. program for advanced performers and scholars alike.

Aligned with the National Education Policy, the School will also offer a dual degree pathway, enabling students to combine performing arts training with disciplines across Somaiya Vidyavihar University, including liberal arts, sciences, or management.

Niladri Kumaar, dean of the institute, said, “India leads globally in digital music engagement, with over 216 million users regularly accessing music streaming platforms not just to listen but to learn. Our role is to create practitioners who carry this legacy forward with honesty and strength. We don’t just teach performance, we nurture artists who are critically aware, emotionally rooted, and stage-ready.”