IKSV Rajnandgaon Admission 2026

Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya

Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh · IKSV Rajnandgaon · Estd. 1956

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

2026-27 admission notification, audition schedule and counselling on iksv.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya

Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya (IKSV) is a state university located at Khairagarh in Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district (carved out of Rajnandgaon district in 2022) of Chhattisgarh, established in 1956 by the Madhya Pradesh State Legislature — the first music university of India and Asia. The university is named after Indira Sangeet Mahavidyalaya which preceded it.

IKSV offers UG (BA, B.Music, B.Fine Arts), PG (MA, M.Music, MFA), Diploma, Certificate and Ph.D programmes in Hindustani Vocal & Instrumental Music, Carnatic Music, Tabla, Sitar, Kathak Dance, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Manipuri, Visual Arts, Drama / Theatre and Musicology. Admission to UG and PG programmes is through audition / aptitude test plus interview, with academic-merit weightage.

The 2026-27 admission notification, audition schedule and counselling are released on the official portal at iksv.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹700 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

IKSV Audition / Aptitude

Conducted by Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya

IKSV admits candidates through audition / aptitude test plus interview, with academic-merit weightage. The university covers Hindustani / Carnatic vocal and instrumental music, classical dance forms, visual arts, drama and musicology.

Other accepted exams

IKSV Audition
IKSV Aptitude

Eligibility

UG (BA, B.Music, BFA): 10+2 from a recognised board with the prescribed subject combination. PG (MA, M.Music, MFA): Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline. Diploma / Certificate: as per programme. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate plus IKSV Research Entrance / interview. Demonstrated proficiency in the chosen discipline is essential.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
2026-27 admission notification	TBA	notification	IKSV	Ongoing
Application window	TBA	application	IKSV	Upcoming
Audition / aptitude + interview	TBA	exam	IKSV	Upcoming
Counselling and seat allotment	TBA	counselling	IKSV	Upcoming

How to Apply

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Read the IKSV notification

Visit iksv.ac.in for the 2026-27 admission notification with programme list, audition schedule and fee structure.
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Apply online

Register on the IKSV online application portal, fill personal and academic details, upload qualifying-exam marksheets and pay the application fee.
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Audition / aptitude + interview

Attend the IKSV audition / aptitude test plus interview on the date notified for your discipline (vocal / instrumental / dance / visual arts / drama).
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Counselling and admission

Selected candidates participate in IKSV counselling, exercise programme preferences and confirm allotment by reporting to the Khairagarh campus.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

IKSV merit awards, Sangeet Natak Akademi scholarships, Ministry of Culture awards, CG State scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

CG state reservation: SC 13%, ST 32%, OBC 14%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya?

Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya admits students primarily through IKSV Audition / Aptitude. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹700 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya accept IKSV Audition / Aptitude scores?

IKSV Audition / Aptitude is the primary basis for admission at Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.