Archive · 9 Aug 2026
DAVV Indore To Launch Four-Year Performing Arts Course In 2026
A university in Indore called DAVV has decided to start a brand new course.
The course is called Bachelor of Performing Arts.
It will begin in the year 2026.
Students who join will learn about dance, music and theatre.
They can learn a special classical dance called Kathak.
They can also learn classical music and singing, along with an instrument called the tabla.
The course will include classroom learning and lots of practice.
Students will do workshops, perform on stage, and take part in internships.
The university wants to train young artists who can share India's culture with the world.
The leaders of the university and many people in the city are excited about this new course.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore, will introduce a four-year integrated Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) programme from the academic session 2026-27.
The programme has been designed in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020 and will be conducted by the newly established School of Performing Arts.
The course offers specialised study in classical dance (Kathak), Hindustani classical music (including vocal and tabla) and theatre.
Students will receive both theoretical and practical training through workshops, stage performances, internships and guidance from experienced teachers.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Rakesh Singhai and Executive Council members supported the initiative, which has been welcomed by prominent citizens as a significant cultural and creative initiative.
- Who
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore, backed by Vice-Chancellor Prof Rakesh Singhai and members of the Executive Council
- What
- Launch of a four-year integrated Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) programme
- When
- From the academic session 2026-27
- Where
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To prepare professionally trained young artistes who can preserve and promote India's cultural heritage while establishing themselves on contemporary national and international stages, in line with the National Education Policy 2020
- University
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore
- Course
- Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), four-year integrated programme
- Start
- Academic session 2026-27
- Conducting body
- Newly established School of Performing Arts
- Specialisations
- Kathak, Hindustani classical music (vocal and tabla), theatre
- Framework
- National Education Policy 2020
- Vice-Chancellor
- Prof Rakesh Singhai