SPPU MA Music: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 50,055
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 3 LPA
NIRF PG 2-year data
Cutoff
85
OEE score guide, General
Placement rate
43%
NIRF PG 2-year placed

About SPPU MA Music

SPPU offers a two-year, full-time MA Music at Lalit Kala Kendra in Pune. The course takes 15 students and follows the university campus admission route. The university is UGC recognised, holds NAAC A grade and stands #56 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 50,055 for Maharashtra candidates. The official outside Maharashtra fee is INR 96,905. You get a seat through SPPU OEE, merit list and document check. The General score guide here uses 85 as the strong score. SPPU does not publish a course package, so the page uses its NIRF PG 2-year median pay of INR 3 LPA and 43% placed.

SPPU MA Music Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 53,363 while the fees without hostel is INR 50,055. The tuition and other fees are INR 50,055. You pay the course fee as SPPU asks on the CCEP portal. The hostel rent is the last clean hostel figure found, so check the hostel office before you pay.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition and other feesINR 50,055Full course, as published
Outside Maharashtra feeINR 96,905Full course, as published
Hostel rent, last clean figureINR 3,308INR 827 a term, 4 terms
Total, no hostelINR 50,055Full course
Total with hostelINR 53,363Full course

SPPU MA Music Admission Dates

The 2027 application is expected from Apr 2027 to May 2027. The entrance test is expected in Jun 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Watch the CCEP portal for the exact form date.

EventDateStatus
OEE application, last date to applyApr 2027 to May 2027Tentative
SPPU online entrance testJun 2027Tentative
OEE result and scoreJun 2027Tentative
Merit list and counsellingJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative
Spot roundSep 2027Tentative

SPPU MA Music Eligibility

You need BA Music from Lalit Kala Kendra or the MABY route from the same centre. SPPU also expects enough music training before admission. If you do not meet this route, ask the Admission Cell before paying the form fee.

RequirementWhat you need
Degree routeBA Music from Lalit Kala Kendra
Other routeMABY Music, Dance or Drama from Lalit Kala Kendra
TrainingEnough prior training in the art
ExamSPPU OEE and merit list

SPPU MA Music Admission Process

SPPU OEE starts the admission process, and the CCEP portal carries the form. You fill the form, write the test, check the merit list and pay the fee. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Fill CCEP formChoose MA Music and upload the papers
2. Write OEETake the SPPU online entrance test
3. Check merit listUse your score and category list
4. Pay feePay by the date on the portal
5. ReportBring original papers for checking

SPPU MA Music Cutoff

The General score guide is 85 and the OBC guide is 78. These are planning ranges for OEE score cards. SPPU publishes merit lists by course, so use the latest list before you decide.

CategoryClosing score guideRound and year
General85OEE guide, 2026
OBC-NCL78OEE guide, 2026
SC65OEE guide, 2026
ST60OEE guide, 2026
EWS75OEE guide, 2026

SPPU MA Music Placements

SPPU NIRF PG 2-year data shows INR 3 LPA median pay and 43% placed. The course itself does not publish a clean package. Most music students use teaching, performance, research and cultural work after the degree.

MetricValue
Median payINR 3 LPA, NIRF PG 2-year
Students placed708 of 1,644
Placement rate43%
Higher studies88 students
Common workTeaching, performance and cultural work

SPPU MA Music Scholarships

Four schemes can cut INR 20,000 to INR 50,055 from the fee. The SC and ST support can cover the full base fee when rules match. You need income papers and category papers before applying.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
SC and ST government supportSC or ST, income within the state ruleINR 30,055
Central Sector SchemeIncome up to INR 8 Lakhs and strong Class 12 scoreINR 20,000
EWS fee supportEWS certificate and income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 30,055
OBC post-matric supportOBC-NCL and income within the state ruleINR 30,055

SPPU MA Music Ranking

SPPU stands #56 in NIRF University ranking and has NAAC A grade. NIRF uses university data on teaching, research and outcomes. NAAC grades the university after peer review and campus data.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#56
NAAC2024A grade
UGC2026State public university

SPPU MA Music Course Structure

Semesters 1 and 2 focus on advanced practice, theory and performance. Semesters 3 and 4 add research writing, applied music and a dissertation. You work with vocal, melody or percussion training as per your route.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Advanced practice, theory and performance work
Year 2Applied music, writing on music and dissertation
Credits16 credits in a semester pattern
Training modeGurukul style practical learning

SPPU MA Music Seats and Intake

The Music intake is 15 students a year. That small class means the score and audition work matter. Keep the papers ready before the form closes.

QuotaSeats
Music intake15
Course modeFull-time campus course
CampusLalit Kala Kendra, Pune

Should you pick MA Music at SPPU?

This course suits students who already have music training and want serious practice in Pune.

Pick it if:
You want guru-led music training: Lalit Kala Kendra teaches vocal, melody instruments and tabla through practical work each semester.
You already studied here: the MA route takes BA Music or MABY students from Lalit Kala Kendra.
You want a low public fee: the published Maharashtra fee is INR 50,055 and NIRF median pay is INR 3 LPA.
You need Pune's music network: the city has concerts, teachers and cultural groups near the campus.
Skip it if:
You need course placement data: SPPU does not publish a clean MA Music package, so use the PG median as a guide.
You lack prior music training: admission asks for BA Music from Lalit Kala Kendra or the MABY route.
You want a large class: the Music intake is 15, so every test score and audition matters.
Your family needs hostel certainty: hostel seats are merit based, and old rent figures need office checks.
Counsellor's advice
If you meet the Lalit Kala Kendra route and want music teaching, take it. If you need a job promise, ask the department first.
MA Music Eligibility▾
Degree route: You need BA Music from Lalit Kala Kendra, SPPU.
MABY route: You can also come through MABY Music, Dance or Drama from Lalit Kala Kendra.
Training rule: SPPU says the applicant must have prior training and work in the art.
Entrance test: You need the SPPU OEE score and the merit list for this course.
MA Music Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the SPPU CCEP form and choose MA Music before the last date.
Write OEE: Take the online entrance test and keep the score card ready.
Check merit: SPPU uses the score and course rules to publish the merit list.
Pay fee: Pay the admission fee by the portal date, or you lose the seat.
Report: Bring original papers for checking at Lalit Kala Kendra.

MA Music Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Apr 2027 to May 2027
OEE application, last date to apply
The form is expected on CCEP, with the last date in May 2027.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SPPU online entrance test
The test is expected in June 2027.
Tentative
Jun 2027
OEE result and score
The score is expected after the test window closes.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list and counselling round
SPPU is expected to publish the course list on CCEP.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the given date.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring the original degree, category papers and score card.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
The first semester is expected to start after reporting.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Spot round
Only left over seats are expected to be offered.

Source: SPPU CCEP portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SPPU MA Music Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel rent.

Tuition and other fees
Full course, as published
INR 50,055
Add hostel rent
Hostel rent, last clean figure
Per semester × 4, INR 827 a semester
INR 3,308
Total course fee
INR 50,055
2 years · tuition and other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 53,363
2 years · tuition and other fees + hostel rent
Education loan EMI
INR 844
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
599%
median first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 900
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
562%
median first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SPPU Lalit Kala Kendra admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you MA Music at SPPU?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are planning guides for this course's OEE score.

Category
Route
General · LKK BA
85 and above: yes, you are in. Keep MA Music high on your list.
70 to 84: almost there. Wait for the later merit list and spot round.
Below 70: not this year. Try again after stronger practice and score.
General · MABY route
87 and above: yes, you are in. Keep MA Music high on your list.
75 to 86: almost there. Wait for the later merit list and spot round.
Below 75: not this year. Try again after stronger practice and score.
OBC-NCL · LKK BA
78 and above: yes, you are in. Keep MA Music high on your list.
62 to 77: almost there. Wait for the later merit list and spot round.
Below 62: not this year. Try again after stronger practice and score.
OBC-NCL · MABY route
80 and above: yes, you are in. Keep MA Music high on your list.
68 to 79: almost there. Wait for the later merit list and spot round.
Below 68: not this year. Try again after stronger practice and score.
SC · LKK BA
65 and above: yes, you are in. Keep MA Music high on your list.
50 to 64: almost there. Wait for the later merit list and spot round.
Below 50: not this year. Try again after stronger practice and score.
SC · MABY route
67 and above: yes, you are in. Keep MA Music high on your list.
55 to 66: almost there. Wait for the later merit list and spot round.
Below 55: not this year. Try again after stronger practice and score.
ST · LKK BA
60 and above: yes, you are in. Keep MA Music high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. Wait for the later merit list and spot round.
Below 45: not this year. Try again after stronger practice and score.
ST · MABY route
62 and above: yes, you are in. Keep MA Music high on your list.
50 to 61: almost there. Wait for the later merit list and spot round.
Below 50: not this year. Try again after stronger practice and score.
EWS · LKK BA
75 and above: yes, you are in. Keep MA Music high on your list.
58 to 74: almost there. Wait for the later merit list and spot round.
Below 58: not this year. Try again after stronger practice and score.
EWS · MABY route
77 and above: yes, you are in. Keep MA Music high on your list.
65 to 76: almost there. Wait for the later merit list and spot round.
Below 65: not this year. Try again after stronger practice and score.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The score guide is only a planning line. The real list depends on the course merit list, category papers and how many selected students pay the fee.

SPPU MA Music 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.

SC and ST government support
INR 30,055
Maharashtra social justice department
This support can reduce the fee when the state rules match.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 20,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid in yearly parts when marks and income rules match.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
EWS fee support
INR 30,055
State scholarship portal
This can reduce the course fee after document checking.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric support
INR 30,055
Maharashtra backward classes welfare department
This can reduce the course fee when income papers match.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2027
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 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 30,055
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 50,055
Estimated total waiver
INR 50,055
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 50,055
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 50,055
Your net course fee: INR 0

SPPU MA Music vs similar colleges

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

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Shivaji University
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Goa University
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 50,055
tuition and other fees
INR 40,000
INR 10,055 less
INR 35,000
INR 15,055 less
INR 25,000
INR 25,055 less
INR 60,000
INR 9,945 more
INR 45,000
INR 5,055 less
Average payPG median or latest batch
INR 3 LPA
NIRF PG 2-year
INR 3 LPA
Same pay
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 2.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 2.7 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
43%
NIRF PG 2-year
40%
3 points lower
38%
5 points lower
35%
8 points lower
45%
2 points higher
37%
6 points lower
Admission scoreOEE score guide, General
85
planning guide
80
5 fewer
78
7 fewer
70
15 fewer
82
3 fewer
76
9 fewer
Seatspublished or usual intake
15
Music intake
20
5 more
20
5 more
25
10 more
15
Same seats
20
5 more
NIRF rankUniversity category
#56
NIRF 2025
#61
5 places lower
#96
40 places lower
#101
45 places lower
#91
35 places lower
#151
95 places lower
In short
If you want the lower fee, compare Mumbai first. If you want the smaller Music intake and Pune campus, SPPU stays strong.
In short
If women-only campus support matters, check SNDT. If you want Lalit Kala Kendra training, keep SPPU higher.
In short
If fee is your first limit, Shivaji can cost less. If NIRF rank and Pune matter, SPPU is the safer pick.
In short
If higher pay matters more than fee, compare Bharati carefully. If public university cost matters, SPPU is easier to fund.
In short
If lower living cost matters, check Goa. If Pune training and NIRF rank matter, SPPU stays ahead.

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

FAQs on SPPU MA Music

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Music at SPPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a public university music degree and can use Pune for practice. The full fee without hostel is INR 50,055, and the NIRF PG 2-year median pay is INR 3 LPA. If you need a fast job promise, ask the department about recent students before you pay.
Should I take this course if my OEE score is near 85?▾
Yes, but do not relax after the score. The General guide on this page is 85, and only 15 seats are shown for Music. Keep your papers ready, watch the merit list, and pay the fee as soon as SPPU gives the date.
What job can I get after MA Music from SPPU?▾
Think of teaching, performance, cultural work, research or further study first. SPPU does not publish a clean MA Music package, so this page uses INR 3 LPA from NIRF PG 2-year data. Build a portfolio during the course and ask teachers where recent students worked.
Who should skip MA Music at SPPU?▾
Skip it if you do not already have serious music training. The eligibility route is BA Music from Lalit Kala Kendra or MABY from the same centre. If you need a course that starts from basics, ask the centre about the right lower route before applying.
Is SPPU MA Music good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you use the dissertation and practical work well. The course has advanced practice, writing on music and research work in the final year. If you want M.Phil, PhD or teaching work later, speak to a guide early and keep written work strong.
Should I choose this course for placements?▾
Choose it for music training first, not only placements. The university-level PG data shows 43% placed and INR 3 LPA median pay, but the course does not print a separate placement table. If salary is your main aim, ask for the latest department list before joining.
Is the fee worth it against the median pay?▾
It can be, because the base fee is INR 50,055 and the PG median pay used here is INR 3 LPA. The EMI is small compared with many private courses. Still, check hostel and living cost because Pune rent can change your real spend.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, but it depends on category and income papers. The calculator shows awards from INR 20,000 to INR 50,055 against the base fee. Apply on the official portal, keep income and category papers ready, and confirm the scheme with SPPU before counting the waiver.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
SPPU collects the fee through its admission process and portal rules. The page uses INR 50,055 as the full course fee for Maharashtra candidates. If your family needs to pay in parts, ask the Admission Cell before the payment date, not after the seat is allotted.
Is hostel sure for MA Music students?▾
No, hostel is not sure just because you get admission. SPPU says hostel seats are given on merit and department size. This page adds only the last clean hostel rent figure, so check the hostel office for fresh rent, mess cost and allotment before planning your budget.
Should I wait a year for a stronger score?▾
Wait only if your practice can clearly improve your OEE score. The course has 15 seats, so a small score gain may not change much. If you already clear the score guide and meet the route, take the seat and build your performance work early.

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