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.
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 head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.08 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Registration amount | INR 3,200 | One time, in year 1 |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, returned when you leave |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2 Lakhs | Per year × 4, INR 50,000 a year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.11 Lakhs | Tuition + registration fee |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.11 Lakhs | Academic fee + hostel and mess |
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.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form opened | 30 Oct 2025 | Over |
| Last date to apply | 23 Aug 2026 | Over |
| CUET UG route | 7 May 2026 | Over |
| CUET UG and interview | 11 May 2026 to 130 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Final result and merit list | 15 May 2026 | Over |
| Counselling and allotment fee payment | 15 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Reporting and document check | 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 1 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
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.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 | Pass from a recognised board |
| Safe mark | 45% aggregate in Class 12 |
| Stream | Any stream can apply |
| Selection round | CUET UG route, CUET UG route or AKS admission review |
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.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Fill the AKS form and pick AKS Satna campus |
| Write test | Attend the AKS CUET UG route if your slot asks for it |
| Attend admission review | Complete CUET UG route or AKS admission review |
| Check result | Read the selection list on the admission portal |
| Pay fee | Pay within the offer window and report for document check |
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.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 45 | Selection guide 2026 |
| EWS | 40 score | Selection guide 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 42 score | Selection guide 2026 |
| SC/ST | 40 score | Selection guide 2026 |
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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3 LPA |
| Median pay | INR 2.6 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 8 LPA |
| Placement rate | 60% |
| Common roles | Actor, dancer, musician, director, arts educator |
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.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Merit scholarship | High academic score after year 1 | INR 40,000 |
| Central Sector Scheme | General category and income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs | INR 40,000 |
| State post-matric scholarship | SC/ST students with income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 2 Lakhs |
| Need help from college | EWS students with income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 1.5 Lakhs |
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 body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Arts | 2026 | UGC 2(f) |
| NIRF University | 2025 | NAAC accredited |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | Accredited |
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.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Introduction to Performing Arts, Voice and Movement, Play Reading |
| Year 2 | Stage Performance, Performing Arts Lab, Performing Arts Makeup |
| Year 3 | Performance Studies, Script Writing, Technical Performing Arts |
| Year 4 | Capstone, Community Engagement, Performance Residency |
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | AKS Satna campus |
| Mode | Full Time |
| Hostel | Optional and subject to room availability |
| City link | Satna performing arts groups, studios and media offices |
This course suits students who want performing arts training with music, dance, theatre or film after Class 12.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: AKS University selection process dates 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: AKS University fee structure 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published selection score ranges.
The admission review matter with the score. Use 45 as a guide, not as a safe offer.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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