Sarvajanik University Ph.D Music: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The research and tuition fee for Ph.D. in Music at SCOPA Surat is INR 80,000 per year, with a total of INR 2,40,000 for the minimum three-year duration. Sponsored and part-time scholars may have different fee obligations as per university norms.

Ans. Candidates must hold an M.A. (Music) / M.Mus. in Music, Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music, Musicology, or allied performing arts disciplines with at least 55 per cent aggregate marks. A valid UGC-NET (Music) score, or qualification in the university PhD entrance test, is required for shortlisting.

Ans. Research areas in Ph.D. Music at SCOPA include Hindustani classical music, raga and tala theory, musicology, ethnomusicology, music pedagogy, and folk and traditional music studies. The specific research topic is finalised in consultation with the assigned doctoral supervisor at SCOPA.

Ans. Yes. UGC-NET qualified scholars may receive JRF fellowships as per UGC norms. Scholars may also apply for CCRT (Ministry of Culture) scholarships for performing arts research and ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship through the respective portals.

Ans. PhD graduates in Music are qualified for faculty positions in performing arts colleges and university music departments, research roles at cultural institutions, consultancy with cultural organisations, and careers as performing scholars.

Ans. The Ph.D. in Music at SCOPA is a minimum three-year (up to six-year) full-time research programme. Year 1 is devoted to compulsory coursework in research methodology and advanced musicology, followed by original research, performance-based documentation where applicable, and thesis preparation. Scholars submit bi-annual progress reports to the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and present their findings at departmental seminars before the final viva voce examination.