BMI Lucknow Admission 2026

Bhatkhande Music Institute

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · BMI Lucknow · Estd. 2000

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

Bhatkhande 2026-27 admissions at bhatkhandemusic.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Bhatkhande Music Institute

Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (formerly Bhatkhande Music Institute), established in 1926 by Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande (the eminent musicologist) and declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2000 under the UGC Act (renamed in 2024 to Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya), is a private deemed university dedicated to Hindustani classical music and arts. Located at Kaiserbagh, Lucknow, BMI was originally established as Marris College of Hindustani Music in 1926 and is one of India's oldest music institutions.

Bhatkhande has departments of Hindustani Vocal Music, Sitar, Sarangi, Sarod, Tabla, Pakhawaj, Kathak Dance, Bharatnatyam, Music Theory & Musicology. Offers BMu, MMu, MPhil and PhD programmes. Pandit Bhatkhande himself developed the modern notation system for Hindustani music here.

Admissions through Bhatkhande Aptitude Test (performance audition) + interview. Plus Two marks accepted for theoretical programmes. PhD through Bhatkhande PhD entrance.

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

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

Bhatkhande Aptitude Test (Performance Audition)

Conducted by Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya

Audition mandatory for all music/dance programmes. Plus Two for theoretical. PhD through Bhatkhande PhD entrance.

Eligibility

BMu/MMu: Plus Two/bachelor + audition + interview. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
Bhatkhande Application 2026	15 May 2026	—	bhatkhandemusic.edu.in	Upcoming
Bhatkhande Aptitude Test 2026	10 Jul 2026	—	bhatkhandemusic.edu.in	Upcoming
Bhatkhande Counselling 2026	15 Aug 2026	—	bhatkhandemusic.edu.in	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.

Bhatkhande scholarships, UP cultural scholarships, Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowships, Central Sector.

Reservations

UP state policy.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Bhatkhande Music Institute?

Bhatkhande Music Institute admits students primarily through Bhatkhande 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 Bhatkhande Music Institute?

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

When does Bhatkhande Music Institute declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Bhatkhande Music Institute 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 Bhatkhande Music Institute accept Bhatkhande Aptitude Test (Performance Audition) scores?

Bhatkhande Aptitude Test (Performance Audition) is the primary basis for admission at Bhatkhande Music Institute. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.