IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music 2026: Fees, Eligibility, Duration, Syllabus and Admission

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The IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music is a 3 or 4-year programme with an annual fee of Rs. 9,400 for the July 2026 session. Students who have completed 10+2 or its equivalent are eligible to apply.

IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music: what the programme covers

The IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music programme provides in-depth knowledge of Hindustani Classical Music. It also allows exposure to subjects beyond the discipline, offering both professional and academic proficiency. This programme leads to job opportunities and overall development, focusing on skills and competence development appropriate for Open and Distance Learning (ODL).

The Bachelor of Performing Arts–Hindustani Music (BPAFHM) is a 120-credit programme. Students must provide an active email ID and phone number to access academic support. The eGyanKosh study blocks for BNME 001 include Block 1: Journey of Life, Block 2: Indian Philosophy, Block 3: Swami Vivekananda on Different Issues, and Block 4: Swami Vivekananda: A Great Communicator.

IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music eligibility: who can apply

To apply for the IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music, candidates must have completed 10+2 or its equivalent. This eligibility criterion applies to all applicants. The programme is offered through the School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA). The medium of instruction for the Bachelor of Performing Arts–Hindustani Music (BPAFHM) programme is Hindi. This means all study materials and examinations are in Hindi.

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IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music fees 2026: programme fee and other charges

The IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music programme fee is Rs. 9,400 per year, as stated in the July 2026 prospectus. For the minimum four-year duration, the total programme fee is Rs. 37,600. This amount does not include the registration, development, or examination fees.

Learners pay a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 300 and a University Development fee of Rs. 400 at the time of admission. These charges are plus the annual programme fee. Applicants can pay via Net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI through the payment gateway on the ODL admission portal.

A 15% discount on the programme fee is available for learners who choose soft copies of self-learning material instead of printed books. Printed self-instructional study material is provided as a print book and/or e-book.

Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music fees, July 2026 session

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IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music duration and credits

For students admitted to the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) structure, the minimum duration is four years and the maximum is eight years. The total credits for the programme are 120. The sixth semester alone accounts for 4 credits, while the programme courses total 78 credits.

This allows students to complete the programme at their own pace within the maximum duration.

IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music syllabus: semester-wise courses

The IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music programme has a total of 120 credits.

The programme’s structure provides in-depth knowledge of Hindustani Classical Music. It also allows for exposure to subjects beyond the discipline, which is appropriate for ODL as it focuses on skills and competence development.

Learners must provide an active email ID and phone number to access academic support. This is mandatory for the programme, which leads to job opportunities and overall development.

Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music structure at a glance

IGNOU's July 2026 prospectus lists the courses for the 6th Sem and Programme courses (82 credits). The courses for the remaining 38 of the programme's 120 credits are not listed in it yet.

Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music 6th Sem

Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music Programme courses

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IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music admission 2026: how to apply on the Samarth portal

The university offers the Bachelor of Performing Arts–Hindustani Music (BPAFHM) programme through its School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA).

Admission to the IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music programme for the July 2026 session is open. IGNOU conducts two admission cycles annually, in January and July. The current cycle on the ODL admission portal is for July 2026.

Applicants must apply fully online through the IGNOU Samarth admission portal. No printed form needs to be sent to the Regional Centre. The total fees payable at admission for the July 2026 session include a programme fee of Rs. 9,400 per year, a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 300, and a University Development fee of Rs. 400.

To apply for the IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music programme, follow these steps:

• Keep your APAAR ID ready before starting the application.
• Upload a colour passport-size photograph with a white background, under 100 KB, in JPEG format.
• Submit a soft copy of your relevant educational qualification, under 200 KB, in JPEG or PDF format. The eligibility for the programme is 10+2 or its equivalent.
• If applicable, upload a soft copy of your category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), under 200 KB.
• Complete the payment using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI through the payment gateway.

IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music exams and assignments

IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music students submit assignments before taking the Term-End Examination (July 2026). Assignments are compulsory for the programme. Learners must submit their Tutor Marked Assignments to the Coordinator of their Learner Support Centre (July 2026). Assignments for the current session are available for download on the university website (July 2026). A failed assignment requires re-submission. Once an assignment is passed, it cannot be re-submitted to improve the grade.

Term-end examinations for the IGNOU Bachelor of Performing Arts Hindustani Music programme are held twice a year, in June and December (July 2026). Examination centres are available across India and abroad (July 2026). There are two daily exam sessions: 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM (December 2026 TEE). Learners may write the exam in Hindi, even if registered in English medium, except for language programmes (December 2026 TEE).

The examination fee is Rs. 200 per theory course (December 2026 TEE). For project and practical exams, the fee is Rs. 300 for up to 4 credits and Rs. 500 for above 4 credits, applicable from the January 2023 admission cycle (July 2026). Hall tickets are uploaded on the University website and are not sent by post (July 2026). The University provides numerical marks and division (I, II or Pass) for bachelor’s degrees upon request (July 2026). A copy of the answer script costs Rs. 100 per course (January 2026). Only term-end theory exams can be re-evaluated; projects, practicals, workshops, assignments, or seminars are not eligible. Bachelor’s students who are short of 2% marks for a 2nd or 1st division have one opportunity to improve their division (January 2026). Early declaration of results costs Rs. 1000 per course for Indian students, with proof of selection for a post or further studies (January 2026).

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Notices and Documents from IGNOU

• IGNOU Common Prospectus July 2026

Common IGNOU Questions