St Teresa's College MA Bharatanatyam: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Master of Arts in Bharatanatyam at St Teresa’s College is a 2-year postgraduate programme affiliated to MG University, Kottayam, covering advanced Bharatanatyam technique, abhinaya and nritta, repertoire development, choreography, Carnatic music theory, Sanskrit texts on dance, and research. St Teresa’s College is an autonomous government-aided women’s institution with NAAC A++ accreditation and a heritage since 1925. The self-finance programme provides a structured postgraduate environment for performing artists building on classical dance foundations, preparing graduates for professional and academic careers in their field.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MA Bharatanatyam programme at St Teresa’s College is INR 1,07,392. As a self-finance programme, the total covers tuition for both years. Examination fees and development charges are collected separately each semester. Candidates should confirm the current year fee breakdown at teresas.ac.in before applying.

Ans. Admission to MA Bharatanatyam at St Teresa’s College is through MG University’s Centralised Admission Process. Candidates register at cap.mgu.ac.in, enter graduation mark details, and select St Teresa’s College and the MA Bharatanatyam programme as a preference. Selection is merit-based on graduation marks. Admitted students report to the college with documents and fees to confirm their seat after online acceptance.

Ans. The MA Bharatanatyam curriculum at St Teresa’s College covers advanced Bharatanatyam adavus and jathis, Nritta Nritya and Abhinaya, classical repertoire including Varnam Padam and Thillana, Carnatic music theory for dancers, Sanskrit texts including Natyashastra, choreography and production, research methodology in performing arts, and a major performance project or dissertation. As an autonomous college under MG University, St Teresa’s designs its own syllabus to align with current academic and professional expectations. Students complete project work or a dissertation in the second year to build research and analytical competencies.

Ans. Graduates of MA Bharatanatyam from St Teresa’s College can work as Bharatanatyam performer, choreographer, Bharatanatyam teacher and academy instructor, cultural programme coordinator, performing arts researcher, and dance educator at school or university level. Kerala’s rich tradition of classical performing arts ensures sustained demand for trained Bharatanatyam teachers and performers in dance academies, schools, cultural organisations, and the diaspora. Many MA graduates establish their own dance academies, perform at state and national cultural festivals, or pursue PhD in Performing Arts for academic careers.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Bachelor of Arts in Bharatanatyam or a related performing arts discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible for MA Bharatanatyam at St Teresa’s College. SC/ST and reserved-category candidates receive relaxation as per MG University and Kerala government norms. No separate entrance examination is required for MG University PG CAP admission. Selection is based on performance in the qualifying undergraduate degree.