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Master of Arts in Music
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Master of Arts in Music

duration Duration

  • 2 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Degree with Honours in Music (any form of music). Those who have passed Certificate courses/Diploma Courses from affiliated Colleges under any recognized University, Post Graduate Diploma Courses in Music from any recognized University having regular Graduate Honours in any subject from any recognized University are eligible. Those who are Degree (Honours) passed in any subject and coming from ‘Parampara’ system may be considered.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 28 July 2025
  • MA in Music is a 2-year postgraduate degree program that deals with the study of music.
  • The course offers both theoretical and practical aspects of the study.
  • It covers everything from understanding the origin, history to the form of music practiced in present times.
  • There are people who are passionate about music and who want to take up music professionally in the future.
  • MA in Music offers them a degree-based education in education that can help them set up a career in various areas of music.
  • This is mainly a specialization course for those aspiring to study the theory and roots of music and also practicing music for its value.
Admission Calendar
Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form 28 July 2025
Last Date for payment of admission fee 05 August 2025
Interview and Admission Decision 30 July 2025 /
31 July 2025
Reporting at the ICFAI University for submission of certificates and verification by producing originals and registration 06 August 2025 /
07 August 2025 /
08 August 2025
Last date for Payment of First Semester Fee 14 August 2025
Commencement of Preparatory Classes 20 August 2025 -
22 August 2025
Commencement of Regular Classes 25 August 2025

The MA Music is organized into 4 semesters in 2 years. There are 24 courses including a course in Value Education and Dissertation.

Year I

Semester - I

Semester - II

  1. Indian Classical Music: Vocal
  2. Indian Percussion: Tabla
  3. Evolution of Khasi Music
  4. Introduction to Literary Terms
  5. Communicative English
  1. Khasi Musical Instruments
  2. Plagiarism in Music
  3. Research Methodology in Music
  4. Understanding Poetry
  5. Fundamentals of Information Technology

Year II

Semester - III

Semester - IV

  1. Study of Musical Instruments - I
  2. Ka Phawar Khasi
  3. Ethnomusicology
  4. Elective - I
  5. Elective - II
  6. Soft Skills
  7. Universal Human Values and Professional Ethics
  1. Study of Musical Instruments - II
  2. Traditional Tunes in Church Music
  3. Stage Performance
  4. Elective - III
  5. Elective - IV
  6. Crafting of Khasi Musical Instrument

Elective Courses

Discipline Specific Elective Courses

Semester - III

Semester - IV

  1. All India Radio/Doordarshan and their Contribution towards the growth of different types of Music
  2. The Music of North East India
  3. Contemporary Music
  1. Categorization of Composed Songs
  2. Master Craftsmen of Meghalaya
  3. Aesthetics in Music

Note: Students have to select two courses in each semester.

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based programs offered by the ICFAI University, Meghalaya at Tura & Shillong campuses. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Graduation with an aggregate of 45%. Final year degree students awaiting results are also eligible to apply.

For the purpose of determining eligibility based on aggregate percentage of marks, the procedure used by the respective university in award of the degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of formal schooling by July 18, 2025. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the MA(Music) Program.

Students in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements including practical examinations/viva assignments before July 18, 2025. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate to that effect at the time of admission. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark sheets and a degree certificate establishing their eligibility. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria / non-submission of graduation transcripts by September 16, 2025 will be cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

Spot admission will be given to deserving students.

The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Meghalaya in any course of ICFAI University, Meghalaya, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course / discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.

Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

  • Online Application

    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iumeghalaya.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 300 towards online Registration charges by using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Citibank Card) or Internet banking option using secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should attach their scanned colour photograph along with the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

  • Fill the Application Form

    Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
  • Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
  • Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
  • Enclose a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for online payment for Rs. 300.

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Date of Birth Certificate/Class X Certificate.
  • Marksheet of Class XII/Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Migration Certificate
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
  • Please paste your recent passport size colour photograph on the Application Form.

The completed Application Form for Admission along with a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for online payment for Rs. 300 (drawn in favour of ‘The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c’) may be submitted to:

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Tura Campus

Danakgre, (Near BSF Camp), P O Araimile,

Ph: 9612885981, 9485130028

E-mail: admissions_tura@iumeghalaya.edu.in

Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Shillong Campus

Phawa Ville, Near Shillong Law College, Dhankheti,

Ph: 0364-2220057, 9862515289, 6909987677

E-mail: admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in

Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Fee comprises of Admission Fee and Program Fee.

Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)

Admission Fee of Rs. 15,000 for MA(Music) Program is to be paid by all the selected candidates immediately after the admission decision is announced. *Foreign students have to pay an admission fee of Rs. 14,000 for MA(Music) Program. The last date for payment of admission fee is August 05, 2025 for MA(Music) Program.

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

Students have to pay Rs. 5,000 for MA(Music) Programs as Caution Deposit along with the first installment of Program Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the program fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before July 28, 2025 for MA(Music) Program.

Program Fee per semester (Rs.) Total Program Fee (Rs.)
Domicile Non-Domicile International Domicile Non-Domicile International
MA(Music) (4 semesters) 45,000 50,000 55,000 1,80,000 2,00,000 2,20,000

Domicile

Students from State of Meghalaya.

Non-Domicile

Students from States other than Meghalaya.

All payments should be made by way of Challan / Bank Demand Draft drawn on a Scheduled Commercial Bank in favor of “The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Tura / Shillong, Meghalaya.