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Admission Diploma in Dramatic Arts in National School of Drama

The National School of Drama, an autonomous institution, fully funded by the Government of India, Ministry of Culture, invites applications for admissions to its Three Year Diploma Course (full time - residential) in dramatic Arts. The courses starts from July 2011 and aims at training students to become professionals in the area of acting, design and other theatre related disciplines.

Important Dates:

The application form & prospectus will also be available from the Book Shop of the National School of Drama from 25.03.11 to 20.04.11 on cash payment of Rs. 150/- between 10.00 am to 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm on working days.

Minimum qualifications for admission are:

  • Graduation in any subject from a recognized university.
  • Proficiency in Hindi and English
  • Active participation in at least 6 plays or any other field related to theatre.
Age
  • The course is open to all men and women between the ages of 18 to 30 years.
  • The upper age limit is relaxed by five years for candidates belonging to the SC / ST / OBC categories.
  • The candidate should be an Indian citizen.
Medium of Instruction
  • Medium of instruction is Hindi and/or English depending upon the subject and situation. Plays are, however, performed mostly in Hindi.

Reservation for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories:
Out of 20 seats, 4 seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC candidates, preferably those from families traditionally belonging to the performing arts.

How to Apply:

Every year 20 students are selected for the three-year full-time course in dramatic arts. The candidates have to apply in the prescribed application form, which costs Rs. 150/-. The request for the application form should be accompanied by a demand draft of Rs. 225/- (inclusive of Rs. 65/- for postage) only in favour of :
The Director
National School of Drama
Bahawalpur House
Bhagwan Das Road
New Delhi - 110001

  • The postal orders should be crossed Account Payee only.
  • Testimonials, certificate copies and four recent passport size photographs, non-
  • returnable, should be attached to the application.
  • Original testimonials may be required to be produced at the time of the interview.
  • Candidates are expected to be proficient in their mother tongue  and have a working knowledge of Hindi and English.

For more details visit website: www.nsd.gov.in