byGaganDeep
Updated on - 17 Aug, 2024
Ph.D. (Music) is a third level academic program that deals with the advanced teachings of music and its subdisciplines including musicology, ethnomusicology. The normal period of study in the Ph.D. (Music) program is between three and five years.
There are various entrance exams accepted for admissions into the Ph.D. (Music) programs among which some prominent ones are: NET conducted by UGC in Music subject and entrance tests conducted by many central and state level universities for admission to Ph.D courses in respective university and some universities conduct audition tests apart from the theory test to check the practical knowledge in music. Several universities and institutions also accept the valid GATE score or score in the UGC-CSIR examination for admission to the Ph.D program in the Music stream.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Music |
| - Duration | 3-5 years |
| - Course Level | Doctoral |
| - Eligibility | Master's degree in Music or related fields |
| - Top Colleges | University of Delhi, University of Mumbai, University of Kolkata, Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance Exam conducted by respective colleges, UGC NET, JRF, DUET, MUET, IKSVV Entrance Exam |
1. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in music with at least 55% of the marks or equivalent grade awarded by any university recognized by the University Grants Commission.
2. This must be complemented by a minimum 55% Marks in masters degree in music or its equivalent grade. It is mandatory that one has a good academic background.
3. For the entrance exam conducted by the university/institute, ensure that the candidate secures a good rank. Comprehensive examinations assess research skills and subject proficiency.
4. Standard interview round to evaluate the research interests, subject matter and communication capability around one’s interests.
5. Suggest an appropriate research topic based on the faculty interests explaining why the topic is important and what area of study it encompasses.
6. Examples of published papers, performance / compositions, conference presentations etc. are expected to be produced.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Music Theory | Harmony, Counterpoint, Form, Orchestration |
| Music History | Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern |
| Ethnomusicology | Music cultures, Folk music, Traditional music, World music |
| Music Composition | Creative composition, Musical structure, Orchestration, Electronic music |
| Music Performance | Vocal performance, Instrumental performance, Conducting, Ensemble performance |
| Music Education | Music pedagogy, Music psychology, Music technology, Music administration |
| Music Therapy | Music and health, Music and wellness, Music and disability |
| Music Technology | Music production, Sound design, Audio engineering, Music software |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Ph.D. (Music) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Lovely Professional University | Jalandhar, Punjab | INR 406,000 |
| Shri Krishna University | Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh | INR 170,000 |
| Shyam University | Dausa, Rajasthan | INR 120,000 |
| YBN University | Ranchi, Jharkhand | INR 169,500 |
| Bir Tikendrajit University | Imphal, Manipur | INR 240,000 |
| Eternal University | Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh | INR 160,000 |
| KLE University | Belgaum, Karnataka | INR 3,310,000 |
| Singhania University | Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan | INR 307,500 |
| Dayalbagh Educational Institute | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | INR 19,810 |
| Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya | Haridwar, Uttarakhand | INR 110,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Ph.D. (Music) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | INR 104,500 |
| Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University | Pune, Maharashtra | INR 37,505 |
| Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University | Tehri, Uttarakhand | INR 60,000 |
| Patna University | Patna, Bihar | INR 54,000 |
| Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University | Bhagalpur, Bihar | INR 30,000 |
| Indira Gandhi National Open University | New Delhi, Delhi NCR | INR 60,000 |
| Delhi University | New Delhi, Delhi NCR | -- |
| Kannada University | Hampi, Karnataka | -- |
| University of Mysore | Mysore, Karnataka | INR 133,100 |
| Kerala University | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | INR 84,000 |