Opportunities open for a Theatre Career – NSD Delhi Diploma Course in Dramatic Arts admissions 2024
Are you searching for 2024 admission notification for the Diploma Course in Dramatics at the National School of Drama, Delhi, India? This article provides completed information about the NSD Diploma Course in Dramatic Arts, which is open to foreign students as well. Details of the eligibility criteria, course fee, online application procedure, etc have been provided.
The National School of Drama, Delhi invites applications for the Diploma Course in Dramatic Arts for the upcoming academic session of 2024-27. Online applications have already started and will end on 10th May 2024. There are 32 seats and reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwD/EWS etc will be as per the norms of the Govt. of India.
[Image source: official admission notification]Brief profile of NSD Delhi
The National School of Drama is an autonomous institute under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. This prestigious theatre training institute has gained an excellent reputation for its in-depth training program covering the spectrum of theoretical and practical aspects of theatre. On Campus
The heart of the NSD campus is its audio-video library which is home to thousands of archived videos and hundreds of books, journals, gramophone records, and plays in English, Sanskrit and various Indian languages. Printed and recorded material is available related to various aspects of theatre, including play direction, theatre architecture, etc. The vast archive contains documentation of actual performances of NSD, plays produced in various annual festivals, etc. Everyone is welcome to access the archives for academic purposes by contacting the NSD's Library-in-Charge.
The campus also has performing spaces for staging its productions and academic activities, and these are not used for commercial purposes.
NSD Hostel Accommodation: Students pursuing the course have to reside in the campus hostel which is on a room-sharing or dormitory basis. There are separate hostels for girls and boys with mess facilities. Currently, the hostel rent is Rs. 110/- per month, with extra monthly charges for water and electricity of Rs. 40/- per month (this is adjustable).Diploma in Dramatic Arts Features
The Diploma in Dramatic Arts is recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture, Govt. of India for employment opportunities to superior posts and services under the Central Govt. that require a specialization in the field of Dramatics. An added plus point is that the Diploma is considered equal to an M.A. Degree in Dramatics by the Association of Indian Universities for the appointments of teachers in colleges and universities as well as for registration for a Ph.D. program.
The Curriculum and Training: The 3-year course covers areas of Acting, Design, Direction and other theatre-associated disciplines with Hindi or English as the medium of instruction.
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From the initial sessions of learning the fundamentals of theatre techniques to the more advanced aspects, the syllabus is well-designed. Theatre history and literature, set designs, methodologies of eminent theatre personalities, classical Indian and Western dramatic traditions, Indian traditional and folk theatre, contemporary theatre trends in India and abroad, and much more provide for an all-encompassing training.
The Course Breakup: There are six semesters of 20 weeks each, with the first three consecutive semesters in an integrated course and the next three in the area of specialization either in acting orin Design and Direction. However, the specialization in Design and Direction will be available to just five students.
First-year syllabus: Introduction to Acting; Introduction to Theatre Techniques & Design; and Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics.
Second-year syllabus: A specialisation in Acting OR Theatre Techniques & Design; and Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics.
Third-year syllabus: The specialization that you selected in the second year will continue in the third year.
The Study Material: You will get for free a mount board, drawing paper and wood for classroom purposes, but should purchase any other additional material that you require. On admission, you need to buy the required notebooks and make-up kit, which would be approximately Rs. 3000/-. You will have a locker to keep your material and personal belongings.
Scholarships: All Indian nationals selected for the course will receive a monthly scholarship of Rs. 9,500/- p.m. as financial assistance to meet their academic and related expenses. Students should check out the details of the bond and other requirements for availing of the scholarship.
Admission for foreign students: Foreign students, preferably from neighboring countries, are welcome to apply for the course. However, due to the availability of only 32 seats, only two or three foreign students may get admitted for the upcoming academic session. A foreign student must apply to NSD, Delhi only through the Indian Embassy/High Commission, who will then forward the application to the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). NSD will then consider the applications recommended by the ICCR.
Important note: If you are selected for admission, you need to undergo a medical test for physical fitness in the NSD campus/empaneled hospital before joining the campus for classes/activities in the school.Eligibility requirements
Age criterion: Applicants should be a minimum of 18 years of age and a maximum of 30 years of age as of 1st July 2024. The upper age limit will be relaxed for reserved category candidates as per the norms of the Govt. of India rules, that is, 5 years for SC and ST candidates, and 3 years for candidates applying in the category of OBC Non-creamy layer.
Academic Qualification: You should be a Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University in India or abroad.
Theatre participation: You should have participated in a minimum of different theatre productions. When you apply for admission, you will need to attach documentary proof of the theatre experience, such as a certificate of participation, a flyer, a brochure, a newspaper clip, etc.
Language skills: You should have a general working knowledge of Hindi/English.
References: A recommendation letter from at least one theatre expert is mandatory.Application procedure
Register and apply online at https://onlineadmission.nsd.gov.in/2024/
Before starting the online application, it is advisable to go through the official prospectus that you can obtain through this page- https://onlineadmission.nsd.gov.in/2024/downloadprospectus.html
The application fee of Rs. 50/- should be paid online with a debit card (Master/Visa/Rupay) or with a credit card (Master/Visa) or through UPI or Net Banking.
Before starting the online application process, scan and keep ready the following documents in JPEG, JPG and PNG formats only (other formats will not be accepted)-
Note: In the instructions given by NSD for the online application, it is advised to use a Desktop to apply, with a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher.
After you fill in the details in the online application form, and upload the required documents, use the 'Preview' option to check errors if any and correct them. After final submission, save and take a printout for future reference.
The last date of submission of online applications is May 10th, 2024.Selection process
There are two stages to the selection process. First, you have to appear for a preliminary exam/audition, and, then, if selected, have to appear for a final exam workshop. The preliminary exam/audition will be conducted in May and June 2024 at 18 centers across India.
The schedule is as follows-
On 25th May 2024 at Guwahati, Agartala, Gangtok, and Itanagar.
On 27th May 2024 at Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
On 29th-30th May 2024 at Kolkata, Patna, and Bhubaneswar.
On 1st-3rd June 2024 at Pune, Bhopal, and Ahmedabad
On 4th-6th June 2024 at Chandigarh, Jaipur, Varanasi, and Srinagar.
On 8th-12th June in Delhi.
Note: As per the number of applicants, NSD may club centers together. The date of the preliminary exam will be sent by e-mail and will be available on the NSD website as well. You should regularly check the website for updates and changes, if any, in the schedule.Exam/Audition Details
The guidelines for the preliminary exam/audition and relevant study material will be available on the NSD website in April/May 2024.
If you qualify the test, you must attend a workshop to assess your aptitude and talent. The workshop will be for five days in New Delhi from 23rd to 27th June 2024 for the final selection. For this workshop, you will get reimbursed D.A. and sleeper class train/bus fare from the place of your residence to Delhi and back home by the shortest route. To receive the reimbursement, you need to submit the ticket/cash receipt. You will also get accommodation on a modest sharing basis.
Once the final selection is made, you will have to produce the originals of the documents that you uploaded during the online application process, and if the documents are found to be invalid, then your admission may be cancelled. Before classes begin, you will be required to undergo a medical test for physical fitness at the NSD campus or an empaneled hospital. Contact information
Application Help Desk Email: nsdapplicationhelpdesk@gmail.com
For other queries: admission@nsd.gov.in
Address-
National School of Drama
Bahawalpur House, Bhagwandas Road, New Delhi - 110 001
Ph: 011-23389402
Website: https://nsd.gov.in/delhi/
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A well prepared, well presented, exhaustive article on diploma course in Dramatics at the prestigious institution - National School of Drama, Delhi.
There are many students who are not very good in academics and do not have interest in academic studies but have inclination and liking for one or more art forms like music, theatre, dance, etc. These students can do well in these areas if they get an opportunity for that. For those who have passed their UG course and have such an aptitude for the above said art streams, this is a great opportunity. Though number of seats are less but still it is something worth that the deserving students should try.
The syllabus is very elaborate and well structured. I do not see any difficulty for the student to go ahead with this curriculum smoothly.
While going through the article I found that it is mentioned - 'A recommendation letter from at least one theatre expert is mandatory'. What I understand from this is that the candidate should get a certificate of participation from the office bearer of any drama club or local drama association or some drama training center. I do not know whether this interpretation is correct or not because the word 'expert' is very general and can create some confusion in the minds of a candidate. The author of the article might give her view on this.