Discipline	Arts and Humanities
Program Level	Under Graduate (UG)
Qualification	Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA)
Total Seats	20
Program Duration(in Months)	48
Classroom Hours	186
Examination/Course Pattern	semester
Program Description	The Department of Music at Prasanthi Nilayam Campus for MEN offers full time residential programmes in music in Carnatic (South Indian) system as well as Hindustani (North Indian) system in Vocal and Instrumental streams. The department offers four major disciplines.
Admission & entry requirements	10+2 years of schooling (with music as one the subject) from a recognized board (CBSE or equivalent) OR 10+2 years of schooling with Diploma in Music from a recognized board (CBSE or equivalent) OR 10+2 years of schooling from a recognized board (CBSE or equivalent) with minimum two years of training from a reputed Guru ** Either passed or appeared for Final exams at XII level before Admissions Test XII Standard: 50% or more (English) and 55% or more (Aggregate including English) Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes are entitled to a relaxation of 5% marks. If not appeared for XII Standard exams, X and XI Standard marks will be considered) In such cases: 50% or more (English) and 55% or more (Aggregate including English) Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes are entitled to a relaxation of 5% marks. The candidate should have taken their final year qualifying examination before the date of admission test. Age: preferably below 19 years as of 31st May in the year of admission. Age may be relaxed to 21 years depending on the merit of the case