AKS University Satna BPA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Satna, Madhya PradeshPrivate UniversityEstd 2011
Total fees
INR 2.11 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
Performing Arts starting range midpoint
Cutoff
65
CUET and admission score guide 2026
Placement rate
60%
Arts roles, latest report

About AKS University BPA

AKS University offers a four-year, full-time BPA route at AKS Satna campus. The current official route is Bachelor of Performing Arts with Psychology or Creative Media under the honours structure. The university holds UGC and stands UGC approved private university in Satna and NAAC accredited. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs, paid through the university fee schedule, and INR 4.11 Lakhs with hostel. You get a seat through the AKS CUET UG route, CUET UG route or AKS admission review. The page uses 60 seats and a 45 admission score guide. The latest performing arts pay range centres on INR 3 LPA and 60% placement.

AKS University BPA Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 4.11 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.08 Lakhs. You pay the course fee as AKS University asks for it. Hostel and mess are optional. The caution deposit is returned when you leave if all dues are clear.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.08 LakhsFull course, as published
Registration amountINR 3,200One time, in year 1
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and messINR 2 LakhsPer year × 4, INR 50,000 a year
Total, no hostelINR 2.11 LakhsTuition + registration fee
Total with hostelINR 4.11 LakhsAcademic fee + hostel and mess

AKS University BPA Admission Dates

The 2026 programme deadline closed on 23 Aug 2026. The official Selection Process III final list came on 15 May 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on the same AKS selection route. Keep your admission review video and fee receipt ready for document check.

EventDateStatus
Application form opened30 Oct 2025Over
Last date to apply23 Aug 2026Over
CUET UG route7 May 2026Over
CUET UG and interview11 May 2026 to 130 Jun 2026Over
Final result and merit list15 May 2026Over
Counselling and allotment fee payment15 Oct 2026Confirmed
Reporting and document check24 Oct 2026Confirmed
Classes start1 Nov 2026Confirmed

AKS University BPA Eligibility

The table asks for Class 12 pass and 45% marks in Class 12. You can apply from any stream. You also face CUET UG route or AKS admission review. If you miss the admission review, the seat cannot be offered.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12Pass from a recognised board
Safe mark45% aggregate in Class 12
StreamAny stream can apply
Selection roundCUET UG route, CUET UG route or AKS admission review

AKS University BPA Admission Process

AKS Admission Office selects the seat on your test, admission review. You apply online, upload papers and attend the campus selection round. You then pay the admission fee within the offer window. If you miss that date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
Apply onlineFill the AKS form and pick AKS Satna campus
Write testAttend the AKS CUET UG route if your slot asks for it
Attend admission reviewComplete CUET UG route or AKS admission review
Check resultRead the selection list on the admission portal
Pay feePay within the offer window and report for document check

AKS University BPA Cutoff

The General seat is shown at score 45 and the EWS seat at 55 in this page's checker. AKS does not publish a public closing rank for this course. Treat the score range as guidance, because admission review decide the final offer.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General45Selection guide 2026
EWS40 scoreSelection guide 2026
OBC-NCL42 scoreSelection guide 2026
SC/ST40 scoreSelection guide 2026

AKS University BPA Placements

The performing arts starting pay range is INR 4.5 LPA to INR 7 LPA, so this page uses INR 3 LPA for ROI. The median is INR 2.6 LPA and 60% placement is used here. Graduates work in acting, direction, stage management, performing arts education and film and stage work roles.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3 LPA
Median payINR 2.6 LPA
Highest offerINR 8 LPA
Placement rate60%
Common rolesActor, dancer, musician, director, arts educator

AKS University BPA Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest support here. The state and central ones need income papers. Keep certificates ready before the college asks for them.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Merit scholarshipHigh academic score after year 1INR 40,000
Central Sector SchemeGeneral category and income up to INR 4.5 LakhsINR 40,000
State post-matric scholarshipSC/ST students with income up to INR 2.5 LakhsINR 2 Lakhs
Need help from collegeEWS students with income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 1.5 Lakhs

AKS University BPA Ranking

AKS University is UGC approved private university in Satna and NAAC accredited. It also has UGC. Use the rank as a college signal, not as a seat promise, because this course still needs admission review.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia Arts2026UGC 2(f)
NIRF University2025NAAC accredited
NAACLatest cycleAccredited

AKS University BPA Course Structure

Year 1 has Introduction to Performing Arts, Voice and Movement, Performing Arts History and Art of Acting. Year 2 adds Performing Arts Lab, Stage Performance and Art of Performing Arts Makeup. Years 3 and 4 add Performance Studies, Technical Performing Arts, class production, capstone and residency.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Introduction to Performing Arts, Voice and Movement, Play Reading
Year 2Stage Performance, Performing Arts Lab, Performing Arts Makeup
Year 3Performance Studies, Script Writing, Technical Performing Arts
Year 4Capstone, Community Engagement, Performance Residency

AKS University BPA Hostel and Campus

The official mode is Full Time and the course sits at AKS Satna campus. Hostel and mess add INR 2 Lakhs over four years when a room is available. Satna gives performing arts groups, studios and media offices for projects and internships.

ItemDetail
CampusAKS Satna campus
ModeFull Time
HostelOptional and subject to room availability
City linkSatna performing arts groups, studios and media offices

Should you pick BPA at AKS University?

This course suits students who want performing arts training with music, dance, theatre or film after Class 12.

Pick it if:
You want AKS Central Campus: the official course sits in AKS Satna, so admission reviews, productions and faculty work happen there.
You want performing arts roles: actor, dancer, musician, director and arts educator routes are listed on the official course page.
Your family wants a lower fee: the full academic fee is INR 2.11 Lakhs before hostel, as the fee block shows.
You want practice on stage: the curriculum has performing arts lab, class production, capstone and performance residency across the course.
Skip it if:
You want only a classroom degree: admission review, performing arts lab and stage production are part of the route, so practice matters.
You need a hostel seat: the official mode is day scholar, so check hostel before you pay.
You want a fixed creative path: the main outcomes are performing arts, film and stage work and teaching roles, not one salary route.
You will miss the admission review: AKS lists admission review with admission review, so the form alone is not enough.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if you want performing arts practice and can attend the admission review. If hostel is a must, check room availability before you pay.
BPA Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: Pass Class 12 from a recognised board. Keep 45% as the safe mark for this page.
Stream fit: Any stream can apply if the board is recognised.
Selection needed: CUET UG route, CUET UG route or AKS admission review decide the offer.
Campus choice: Apply for AKS Satna campus if this is the seat you want.
BPA Admission Process▾
Apply online: AKS Admission Office receives the form and gives the selection slot.
Write the test: The online test is followed by skill assessment, admission review.
Attend admission review: Prepare the performance material asked in the admission review rules.
Pay the fee: Pay within the offer window or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

BPA Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
1 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026
CUET UG registration
CUET UG registration closed on 22 Mar 2026.
Over
15 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
CUET UG exam
The CUET UG score can support your admission route.
Over
30 Jun 2026
CUET UG result and score
The score card is the only paper AKS Admission Office reads.
Over
15 Jul 2026 to 20 Sep 2026
AKS Admission Office application form
The university admission form is used for course choice and documents.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Admission review and merit list
The admission offer is expected on the admission portal.
Confirmed
15 Oct 2026
Counselling and allotment
The seat offer is based on marks, form details and course seats.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 20 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Campus reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
1 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel allotment is checked before classes start.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Left over seats list
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CUET UG registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
CUET UG exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
CUET UG result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
AKS Admission Office application form
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round selection lists
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Campus reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: AKS University selection process dates 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

AKS University BPA Fees 2026

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 26,000 a semester
INR 2.08 Lakhs
Registration amount
One time, in year 1
INR 3,200
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 50,000 a year
INR 2 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.11 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + registration amount, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 4.11 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + registration amount + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 3,561
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
142%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,933
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
73%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: AKS University fee structure 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you BPA at AKS University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published selection score ranges.

Category
Quota
General · General
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. Later lists may still help.
Below 45: not this year. Try the extra selection list or a different quota.
General · other
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. Later lists may still help.
Below 45: not this year. Try the extra selection list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. Later lists may still help.
Below 45: not this year. Try the extra selection list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · other
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. Later lists may still help.
Below 45: not this year. Try the extra selection list or a different quota.
SC · General
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. Later lists may still help.
Below 45: not this year. Try the extra selection list or a different quota.
SC · other
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. Later lists may still help.
Below 45: not this year. Try the extra selection list or a different quota.
ST · General
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. Later lists may still help.
Below 45: not this year. Try the extra selection list or a different quota.
ST · other
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. Later lists may still help.
Below 45: not this year. Try the extra selection list or a different quota.
EWS · General
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. Later lists may still help.
Below 45: not this year. Try the extra selection list or a different quota.
EWS · other
60 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. Later lists may still help.
Below 45: not this year. Try the extra selection list or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The admission review matter with the score. Use 45 as a guide, not as a safe offer.

AKS University BPA Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

Madhya Pradesh post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
Madhya Pradesh scholarship portal
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 80,000
AKS University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
Madhya Pradesh backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.71 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.11 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 71,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 71,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 91,000

AKS University BPA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to AKS University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with
This page
AKS University
Satna
Compared with
Rabindranath Tagore University
Bhopal
Compared with
ITM University Gwalior
Gwalior
Compared with
Amity University Gwalior
Gwalior
Compared with
Jagran Lakecity University
Bhopal
Compared with
Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University
Gwalior
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 2.11 Lakhs
tuition + registration
INR 2.40 Lakhs
INR 29,000 more, latest fee
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 1.09 Lakhs more, latest fee
INR 4 Lakhs
INR 1.89 Lakhs more, latest fee
INR 3.60 Lakhs
INR 1.49 Lakhs more, latest fee
INR 1.80 Lakhs
INR 31,000 less, latest fee
Average paylatest arts batch
INR 3 LPA
arts midpoint
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more, latest batch
INR 3 LPA
Same pay, latest batch
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more, latest batch
INR 3.1 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more, latest batch
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less, latest batch
Placement ratelatest arts batch
60%
arts roles
58%
2 points lower, latest batch
62%
2 points higher, latest batch
65%
5 points higher, latest batch
55%
5 points lower, latest batch
50%
10 points lower, latest batch
Selection scorecourse guide, General
45
admission route
50
5 more, similar route
48
3 more, similar route
55
10 more, similar route
44
1 fewer, similar route
42
3 fewer, similar route
Seatscourse intake
60
page intake
80
20 more, arts intake
60
Same seats, arts intake
50
10 fewer, arts intake
100
40 more, arts intake
40
20 fewer, arts intake
ROIaverage pay vs fee
142%
Block 10 formula
133%
9 points lower, fee is higher
94%
48 points lower, fee is higher
88%
54 points lower, fee is higher
86%
56 points lower, fee is higher
156%
14 points higher, fee is lower
In short
RNTU has higher pay by INR 0.2 LPA, but AKS costs INR 29,000 less. If you want Satna and the lower fee, take AKS.
In short
ITM Gwalior has the same pay and a higher selection score. If AKS gives you the offer first, keep AKS above it.
In short
Amity Gwalior pays INR 0.5 LPA more, but costs INR 1.89 Lakhs more. If fee matters, choose AKS first.
In short
Jagran Lakecity has more seats, but AKS costs less and has a better ROI. If your score clears AKS, take this seat.
In short
RMT Music costs INR 31,000 less and has higher ROI, but its pay is lower. If you want a wider performing arts course, choose AKS.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on AKS University BPA

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is BPA at AKS University worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want performing arts practice and can pay the full fee. The academic fee is INR 2.11 Lakhs and the pay figure used here is INR 3 LPA. That gives a 142% ROI before hostel. Check the admission review fit and hostel cost before you accept the offer.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above 45?▾
Do not decide on the score alone. AKS uses the CUET UG route, CUET UG route or AKS admission review for this course. A 45 is only the guide used in the checker above. Keep the seat high on your list if your admission review is strong.
What job can I get after BPA at AKS University?▾
You can move into acting, dance, music, direction, film work, event work or arts teaching. The course page lists these roles and the pay figure used here is INR 3 LPA. Build a portfolio from the performing arts lab, class production and residency before placement starts.
Who should not take this course at AKS University?▾
Skip it if you want a simple classroom degree or a fixed desk job. This course asks for admission review, performing arts lab, stage production and stage work. It also lists Full Time mode, so hostel is not a sure part of the seat. Check that before you pay.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you want performing arts with music, dance, theatre or film. The structure includes Performance Studies, capstone work, community engagement and performance residency. These help for MA Performing Arts, performance studies and arts practice. Keep your project work strong because higher study forms ask for it.
Should I wait a year for a better performing arts score?▾
Wait only if your admission review is not ready or you cannot pay this year. The fee without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs, and the 2026 application closed on 23 Aug 2026. If you already have a strong admission review and can pay, taking the seat saves one year.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
There is no promise for every student. The page uses 60% placement and INR 3 LPA, so the last students still need a strong portfolio. Use performing arts lab, stage production and internships well. Ask the department how recent performing arts students found their first roles.
Is Performing Arts with Psychology or Creative Media better for me?▾
Pick Psychology if you want counselling, community arts or applied performing arts work later. Pick Creative Media if you want digital content, production work or media roles. Both sit under the BPA route at AKS. Check the current official course option before filling the form.
How do I get admission to BPA at AKS University?▾
Apply online, attend the CUET UG route if your slot asks for it, and complete the CUET UG route or AKS admission review. The 2026 process ended with final lists in May and the later course deadline in August. Pay the fee only after you get the offer.
What is the full fee for BPA at AKS University?▾
The full academic fee used here is INR 2.11 Lakhs for four years. With hostel and mess, the estimate becomes INR 4.11 Lakhs. The fee block also shows an EMI of INR 3,561 without hostel. Check the official fee notice before payment.
Can I pay the BPA fee in parts?▾
AKS asks students to pay by the schedule in the admission offer and fee notice. The page shows the full four-year fee, not one year. If your family needs more time, ask the Admission Office before you accept. Do not miss the offer payment date.
Is hostel sure for BPA students at AKS University?▾
No, treat hostel as something to check, not a sure part of the seat. The official course page lists Full Time mode, and this page adds hostel only through the fee toggle. If hostel is a must, ask for room availability before paying the first fee.

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