RMTU Gwalior Admission 2026

Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh · RMTU Gwalior · Estd. 2009

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

RMTU 2026-27 admission notification expected May-June 2026 at rmtumusicandartsuniversity.com. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University

Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University (RMTU), established in 2009 by an Act of the Madhya Pradesh state legislature, is a unique state university dedicated exclusively to the study, practice, research and propagation of music, fine arts, performing arts and the cultural heritage of India. Located at Gwalior — the historic Tansen birthplace and the seat of the Gwalior Gharana of Hindustani classical music — the university is named after Raja Mansingh Tomar, the 15th-century king of Gwalior who patronised music and is credited with developing the Dhrupad style.

RMTU has six faculties — Faculty of Music, Faculty of Dance & Choreography, Faculty of Drama & Theatre, Faculty of Visual Arts, Faculty of Performing Arts and Faculty of Cultural Studies. The university offers BA/MA/MPhil/PhD in Indian classical and folk music (Hindustani, Carnatic), instrumental music (sitar, sarangi, tabla, sarod), Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Manipuri, dramatic arts and visual arts. NAAC B+ accredited.

Admissions are through RMTU-conducted aptitude test (performance audition) + academic qualifications. CUET PG accepted for select PG programmes. PhD through RMTU PhD entrance + interview.

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Application fee: ₹400 (General) / ₹200 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

RMTU Aptitude Test (Performance audition)

Conducted by Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University

Performance-based aptitude test (audition) is mandatory for all UG and PG admissions in music, dance, theatre and visual arts. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in their chosen art form. CUET PG accepted for select PG programmes. PhD through RMTU entrance + interview.

Eligibility

UG (BA/BFA/BPA): Plus Two pass + aptitude test. PG (MA/MFA/MPA): bachelor in relevant art form + aptitude test. PhD: PG 55% + entrance + interview.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
RMTU Application 2026	15 May 2026	—	rmtumusicandartsuniversity.com	Upcoming
RMTU Aptitude Test 2026	05 Jul 2026	—	rmtumusicandartsuniversity.com	Upcoming
RMTU Counselling 2026	10 Aug 2026	—	rmtumusicandartsuniversity.com	Upcoming

How to Apply

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.

RMTU merit scholarships, MP Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana, Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowships, Ministry of Culture young artistes scholarship, ICCR fellowships for foreign students.

Reservations

MP state policy: SC 16%, ST 20%, OBC 14%, EWS 10%, PwBD 6% horizontal; State quota for MP-domicile artistes; foreign student supernumerary.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University?

Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University admits students primarily through RMTU Aptitude Test (Performance audition). 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 Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹400 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹200 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University 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 Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University accept RMTU Aptitude Test (Performance audition) scores?

RMTU Aptitude Test (Performance audition) is the primary basis for admission at Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.