Maharaja's College Ernakulam BA {Hons.} Music: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Music at Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam is a 4-year undergraduate programme under the NEP 2020 framework, covering Karnatic vocal music, advanced music theory, ragas and talas, music history, performance, and a research dissertation in the fourth year. Kerala’s first Government Autonomous College, Maharaja’s is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, with NAAC A accreditation. The 4-year structure allows students to exit with a certificate after year 1, a diploma after year 2, a degree after year 3, or an Honours degree after completing year 4 with a research dissertation.

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year BA Hons Music at Maharaja’s College is INR 7,465 for the complete programme. This figure covers tuition fees across the four years. Examination fees, development fees, and PTA charges are collected separately each semester and are not included in this total. Students from SC/ST and other income-based concession categories pay lower tuition per Kerala government norms. Confirm the latest fee schedule at maharajas.ac.in before admission.

Ans. Maharaja’s College conducts a Music Aptitude Test for shortlisted BA Hons Music applicants to assess foundational competence in Karnatic music. The test covers saptaswaras, alankaras, and basic rhythm identification in the Karnatic tradition. Candidates with prior formal training in Karnatic vocal or instrumental music have a clear advantage. The test is held at the college campus in July each year (tentative), after the portal publishes the first allotment list. No application fee is charged for the aptitude test.

Ans. Admission to BA Hons Music at Maharaja’s College follows a two-stage process. First, students apply online at maharajasonline.kerala.gov.in, typically from April each year, and are shortlisted based on Class 12 (Plus Two) index marks. Shortlisted candidates then sit the Music Aptitude Test at the college. Final allotment is based on aptitude test performance combined with index marks. No national entrance exam is required for this programme.

Ans. Graduates of Bachelor of Arts Honours in Music from Maharaja’s College can pursue careers as performing musician, music teacher and college lecturer, music therapist, music director in film and media, research scholar in musicology, and postgraduate studies in music. The 4-year Honours degree with research dissertation is recognised by MG University and postgraduate institutions, making graduates eligible for direct admission to MA Music or related M.Mus programmes. Many graduates also enter school teaching or work in cultural organisations across Kerala.