The National School of Drama (NSD) offers an affordable three-year Diploma in Dramatic Arts, with total fees approximately INR 17,190, covering tuition, admission, and other charges. Additional costs include a stationery fee of INR 2,500, and optional hostel accommodation at INR 27,000 annually. The admission process requires a graduate degree and at least six theatre productions, with an initial audition in cities like New Delhi and Mumbai, followed by a workshop in New Delhi.

The selection emphasizes learning attitude and teamwork. Applicants pay an online fee of INR 50 or INR 225 offline. The school provides a monthly scholarship of INR 6,000 and covers travel and dearness allowances for final selection candidates. With only 27 seats available per batch, competition is intense, and a recommendation letter is advantageous. NSD’s faculty is experienced and includes Padmashree awardees and individuals with international expertise, offering a blend of online and offline teaching.

Although NSD does not provide direct placements, its training prepares students for careers in acting and production, with notable alumni like Anupam Kher and Irfan Khan. Scholarships of INR 8,000 and INR 3,000 per month are available, subject to conditions, but educational loan assistance is not provided.

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Shivani Reddy

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Diploma, Dramatic Arts

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2021(Enrolled 2019)

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The total fee of the Diploma in Dramatic Arts of NDS is about Rs.16,860 for the first year. The fee of the program is very affordable and feasible. The total program fee covers the tuition charges, examination fee, admission charges as well as activity charges of the students so they don't have to worry about paying it later.

Prem Luthra

4.7

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2020

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I have paid approximately INR 8,500 as an annual fee for the Diploma in Dramatic Arts. The total fee for the three year course was around 24,500. The fee structure of NSD is far less when compared to other institutions because it is a government institution.

PS Rawat

The most highlighting part of this course is the fee structure. This 3 year course has around 24,000 fees. Generally, a professional course does not has such less fee and so being part of this college is a blessing. By paying such less fee I'm gaining a lifetime knowledge.

Saumya

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2020

Diploma (Dramatics Arts) from NSD, Delhi

It costs ?17,190 for a complete three year, full time, on-campus diploma course. This fee, in my opinion, is pretty justified if compared to the quality of education and the precious art imparted at this university.

Mausam

Diploma in Dramatic Art from NSD, New Delhi

The fee structure of the National School of Drama, New Delhi is pretty justified as it costs ?17,190 for a complete three year course. It is feasible and affordable furthermore, several scholarships are also provided to the students.

Rahul

3.7

A dedicated research college for art form

The college as per its fee structure, does not entertain any assistance for educational loans as well as for scholarships. But the college provides scholarship of around 8000 INR per month for very few students under agreements signed from both sides.

Chirag

4.2

Drama school

The fee structure is highly feasible. It is much like there is no fees paid for the much demanded course all across the nation. The fees is very minimal and you just have to pay around 3000 INR for the whole course.

Kaustubh

4.0

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2020

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ABHISHEK

4.8

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2020

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The fee is quite reasonable but if you opt for a hostel facility, you have to pay more than usual. One needs to pay hostel fee for the year we have different hostels rooms for single and double sharing for which fee is also different.

Kartik

Best School Of Drama

A feasible fee is demanded by the college. Mode of payment through online only. College provides transparency in the fee breakdown of the program fee is an education loan they accept demand draft or check. The fee is less and also they provide an excellent facility

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