Bachelor of Arts Performing Arts, English, Psychology

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The Bachelors in Performing Arts is envisioned for students who have a flair for dance, music and theatre and are looking for structured intervention at the UG level. The programme hopes to give a strong platform for our students to develop a passion for the arts, sharpen their artistic skills and broaden their theoretical base. While the focus will be predominantly within the parameters of dance, music and theatre, other art forms would act as subsidiaries under this three-dimensional approach.
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The Bachelors in Performing Arts is envisioned for students who have a flair for dance, music and theatre and are looking for structured intervention at the UG level. The programme hopes to give a strong platform for our students to develop a passion for the arts, sharpen their artistic skills and broaden their theoretical base. While the focus will be predominantly within the parameters of dance, music and theatre, other art forms would act as subsidiaries under this three-dimensional approach.

The primary aim of the programme is not to make students experts in one art form or the other, but introduce them to the possibilities with art and to help them get an integrated sense of art. It is desirable that every students continues to work under an artist/group in one art form or the other outside curriculum, towards long term development.
As of now, the Performing Arts papers will function alongside of English and Psychology as a part of a triple-major combination. This combination will hopefully give linguistic, literary and psychological insights to the students.
Since there is scope for accommodating only one paper from all the three fields in each of the first two semesters, the second year is conceptualized in a form where the students can choose an area of specialization in one of the three art forms- dance, music or theatre, through the elective option. However, they need to stick on to the same specialized area till the last semester. In the third year, they shall have two papers per semester in their specialized area to give them a deeper understanding of the subject.

Kindly read through the Overview, Admission Guidelines, Eligibility, Selection Process, Fee Structure, Course Structure and other details given on the right hand side of this page before you could fill the application form.

Application Process

Applicants may apply for the programme from 8th December 2023 when applications will be available online on the University website till the date applications will officially close.

All applicants must visit the page: https://appstat.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password. (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.

Outreach Projects

Online mode
India Pavilion entry for London Design Biennale 2021 International Exhibition Entry – Rural Studio Bamboo project – Coordinated by Dr. Anitha Suseelan and Prof Chiara Chiodero
Guidelines to applicants
Candidates should make sure that they enter the correct marks in the “previous qualification” field entry given in the online application form as this data will be carried forward for preparing the selection list. Any error in the marks entered will be treated as fraudulence/falsification of marks and the application will be rejected at any given time during the application/selection or admission process.

To fill the application you must have a copy of statement of marks of Class 10 and Class 11/12 (Mandatory). If written NATA or JEE Score 2024.
Fill-in all the details in the “detailed application” page. Scan and upload recent passport size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) and click “Submit”. On clicking Submit, a viewable and editable page will appear on screen. In case you need to make any corrections you may edit the data/details and then click “Confirm Submission”.
Make payment using card and after successful payment click on submit. A 9 (Nine) digit Application number will be generated. If unable to print the application form due to system/power/internet failure, logon to https://appstat.christuniversity.in, under the “Application Status” page enter the registered Email-ID and password to view and print the application form. (After payment if you do not receive the 9 (Nine) digit application number, then your application process is incomplete and payment will go in for refund process. The refund will take about 15 days and must be checked with your bank).

Candidates falling under any of these categories (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) must send the required supporting documents (Copy of Passport, Copy of PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable and Copy of Class 10 & Class 11/12 Marks card) in an A4 size Envelope ONLY through Registered Post / Courier to: The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, India, Phone: +91 80 4012 9439

All other candidates will have to carry the application printout, original documents and a set of photocopies to the selection process on the allotted date, time and venue mentioned on the selection process admit card.
All applicants must make note of the username and password, application number, programme applied for, selection process date and city for all further purposes.
All travel arrangements if necessary have to be made in advance.
The Important Dates section must be referred to prior to filling the application. Candidate has to report to the selection process venue in person as per the date chosen while filling the application online.
No request for change of date/city will be entertained.
Applicants applying while in their final year of schooling must carry the marks card upto the previous year when they report to the selection process venue. Documents to be carried are application printout along with the original class X and Class XI / XII marks cards. If written NATA Score 2024 photocopies.
Original marks cards and ID proof will be verified during the selection process.

Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in

International Category

Candidates falling under any of the below mentioned categories must apply under the International Student Category:
Foreign citizens
PIO card holders
OCI (Dual Citizens)

International students coming from Non-English speaking countries should:

Produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores

Candidates without the above pre-qualifications will have to enroll either for

Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.

Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.

Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the following options to apply for any programme at Christ University.

Online Application form

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

NRI Category

Students are welcome to apply under the Non Resident Indian category for the programmes offered by the University.

Students who fall under any of the following classifications can apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the programme.

NRI defined under the Indian Income Tax Law
Either of the parents is outside India (except Nepal) on Work Permit / Resident Permit.
Indian citizen financed by any Institution / agency outside India, even if parents are Residents of India.
Indian Citizen who has pursued studies for qualifying examination in any foreign / Indian syllabus outside India.
NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the programme for candidates who:

Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India.
Are NRI and candidates who have applied under NRI category.

Admission to all programmes is based on academic achievement and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Selection Process. Candidates should submit the final results of class 12 on or before August 30th of the admission year.

Applicants must read through the Selection process, Fee Structure and other details under the preferred programme given on our website before proceeding with the application process.

Admission Process

Selection process results will be available on https://app.christuniversity.in Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission. The offer will be valid up to the date mentioned in the Offer of admission.

All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules. This programme is a full time 5 years / 10 semesters offered at School of Architecture, Mysore Road, Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu Post, Bengaluru – 560 074 as per the stipulated date, time and venue mentioned in the offer of admission card.

The classes for this programme will be conducted at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), School of Architecture, Mysore Road, Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu Post, Bengaluru – 560 074. For more details click the link: Click Here

Selected candidates must download the offer of admission on the ‘Application Status’ link on the University website.

To process admission

Candidates must choose the preferred date and time from available options to facilitate a smooth admission process.
Admission must be processed at the campus where the programme is offered as published in the offer of admission.
As per UGC guidelines, fee payment has to be made through online mode.
Payment options and details will be available in the Offer of admission.
Fees for the first year including the Admission Registration fee must be paid in full as part of the admission process.

All original marks cards and one set of photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of admission as mentioned below,

Class 10 Marks Statement and Class 11/12 Marks Statement (Mandatory).
Qualified NATA 2024 scorecard or JEE 2024 If written (Mandatory).
Transfer Certificate (TC) of Class 12 from the last qualified institution must be submitted by 20 August 2024 (Mandatory).
Migration Certificate of Class 12 (applicable for all candidates except Karnataka state board applicants) must be submitted by 20 August 2024 (Mandatory).
One Stamp size and one passport size photograph formal dress with white background (Mandatory).
Two Copies of the Online Payment Receipt (Mandatory).
Copy of valid ID proof (Aadhar Card / Aadhar Enrolment Receipt / PAN Card / Voter ID Card).
Candidates falling under any of these categories (NRI / PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) have to submit: a) Copy of Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory).

PIO / OCI have to produce a copy of the PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory).
Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC) from any recognized medical practitioner certified by the Medical Council of India and
Resident Permit (RP) (If available while applying)

All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.

An undertaking for pending original documents unavailable currently [applicable only for candidates writing/passing their exam in March – June – 2024], must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. These documents must be submitted on or before 20 August 2024.

Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible” and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.

All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process and must carry relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card).

The University ID card is a smart card, which is both an ID cum ATM card with a chip containing the student personal details. All transactions within the University campus after commencement of classes, including fee payment will be processed only through this card. It is also an access card for Library and other restricted places.

Selected candidates who fall under International student category (ISC) should register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO / FRO) of the Local Police in Bengaluru, India within 14 working days from the date of admission or arriving in Bengaluru.

The date of commencement of the academic Year 2024 will be intimated during the admission process.

Please Note:
The University does not collect any type of capitation/donation other than the fees mentioned on the website.
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost if required by the department.
Admitted students who wish to avail bank loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
The decision of the admission committee is final and binding.

Miscellaneous Information

The University does not collect any type of Capitation / Donation other than the fee mentioned in the website.
If the Application is incomplete or incorrect, the University Management has the right to reject it.
Kindly do not send any original marks cards through post or courier.
All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.
Ignorance of the Terms, Conditions, and guidelines will not be considered as an excuse for non-fulfillment of any stipulated process.
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for 2 years, there will be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
Fees should be paid within the stipulated date for the first year and before the commencement of final examinations of the 2nd semester, 4th Semester, 6th Semester, and 8th Semester for the consecutive years.
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost.
Admitted student who wish to avail Bank Loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
The decision of the Admission Committee is final and binding.

Eligibility

Eligibility for the programme is a pass at the +2 level (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / IGCSE / IB) in any stream (Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce & Managment, Sciences) from any recognised Board in India or abroad.

Candidates writing the +2 examinations in March-June 2024 may apply with their class X and XI marks.
Students pursuing International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations:

Applicants pursuing IB curriculum must have 3 HL and 3 SL with 24 credits.
Applicants pursuing GCE / Edexcel must have a minimum of 3 A levels, with a grade not less than C.

Fee Structure

Admission Registration fee of INR 5000/ (Non-Refundable)
Programme fee as per the below table

Year	# Karnataka	Other Indian States	NRI	SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN	Other Foreign Nationals	Time of Payment
1	65,000 INR	85,000 INR	124,000 INR	2,000 USD	2,500 USD	Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result
2	65,000 INR	85,000 INR	124,000 INR	2,000 USD	2,500 USD	On or before March 15, 2023
3	65,000 INR	85,000 INR	124,000 INR	2,000 USD	2,500 USD	On or before March 15, 2024

# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.

NRI fee is applicable for the first year for candidates who have studied foreign syllabus (has to be approved by UGC / AIU) in the qualifying examination of study in India. In subsequent years Other Indian States fee will be applicable.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the Programme for candidates who:

Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India.
Are NRI and candidates who have applied under the NRI category.

To claim the Indian category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals).
Admission registration fee of INR 5000/- is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if applicable.
All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission.

Selection Process

Kindly refer the Selection Process E-Admit Card for the exact date, time & Mode, of the below Process

Process	Particulars	Date	Mode
Audition	Instructions for Audition• Candidate must prepare a Dance (Bharathanatyam or Semi classical dance, not freestyle), Music (Carnatic/Hindustani or Light Music), Monologue (Monologue should be in English using the script from any published play) • It should be a video recorded for 2-3 minutes • The video recorded should be sent five days before the interview to the following Id – hod.performingarts@christ university.in • The candidate will be asked to perform the same during the admission. • The candidate should have an interest in any one of the following art form – Indian classical Dance/Indian classical Music/Indian Theatre.	As per the *AD_MP_PI Admit Card	Online
MP	Micro Presentation – Candidate should be able to talk for 90seconds on a topic given by the panel.
PI	Personal interview
Academic Performance	Scanned copies of the class 10, class 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling the application.* If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 can be uploaded. The office of admissions will verify the scorecards.* Applications with no scorecards or not clear scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible	—

Important Instructions

Read all Important Links (Eligibility, Documents requirements etc) thoroughly.
The date and time for the selection process are auto-generated by the system. Therefore, any request for changes will not be entertained.
A Google calendar invite will be sent to your registered email id, ONE day before the MP/PI selection process.
Candidates failing to appear for the selection process at the stipulated date and time will be considered as “Not Selected”.
Candidates must show the original Government recognized photo identity card (Aadhar card/Passport/Voter ID/Recent College ID card) for attending the online selection process. Failing which the application will be considered as “Not Selected”.
All original Class 10, Class 12, Degree Marks Card (Students pursuing their final year must have the statement of marks up to the previous semester/year) should be available for verification during the personal interview round.
It is recommended to login atleast 15mts before the scheduled time to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.
Impersonation or any suspicious behaviour (prompting by a third person or accessing notes/gadgets) will be treated as malpractice and the application will be termed as “Not Selected”.
The responsibility of satisfying the eligibility criteria for admission rests with the student/candidate. The issue of the E-Admit Card for the selection process does not imply that the eligibility criteria are satisfied.

Programme Outcomes

PO1:Academic expertise:

Exhibit knowledge of the discipline
Identify and explain seminal pieces of work in the area
Conduct guided academic inquiries in various areas of interest in the chosen discipline
Apply theoretical notions into practice in different forms

PO2:Critical Thinking:

Recognize the social structures underlying our society
Identify the implications of the same in our existence
Analyse and engage with their social surroundings, problematize and raise questions based on academic inquiry
Take informed actions

PO3:Effective Communication:

Communicate effectively based on the context within which one is operating
Develop soft skills
Operate effectively in multicultural spaces

PO4:Social Interaction:

Function as a collaborating member/leader in teams in multidisciplinary settings
Demonstration of interpersonal intelligence or skills

PO5:Effective Citizenship:

Act with an informed awareness of issues
Engage in initiatives that encourage equity and growth for all

PO6:Ethics:

Recognize and respect different value systems including one’s own
Follow the norms of academic integrity
Take cognizance of the moral implications of our decisions

PO7:Environment and Sustainability:

Demonstrate awareness of local, regional, national, and global needs
Engage with their socio-cultural contexts along with environmental needs and concerns

PO8:Self-directed and Life-long Learning:

Engage in lifelong learning
Work on career enhancement and adapt to changing professional and societal needs

The Bachelors in Performing Arts is envisioned for students who have a flair for dance, music and theatre and are looking for structured intervention at the UG level. The programme hopes to give a strong platform for our students to develop a passion for the arts, sharpen their artistic skills and broaden their theoretical base. While the focus will be predominantly within the parameters of dance, music and theatre, other art forms would act as subsidiaries under this three-dimensional approach.
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The Bachelors in Performing Arts is envisioned for students who have a flair for dance, music and theatre and are looking for structured intervention at the UG level. The programme hopes to give a strong platform for our students to develop a passion for the arts, sharpen their artistic skills and broaden their theoretical base. While the focus will be predominantly within the parameters of dance, music and theatre, other art forms would act as subsidiaries under this three-dimensional approach.

The primary aim of the programme is not to make students experts in one art form or the other, but introduce them to the possibilities with art and to help them get an integrated sense of art. It is desirable that every students continues to work under an artist/group in one art form or the other outside curriculum, towards long term development.
As of now, the Performing Arts papers will function alongside of English and Psychology as a part of a triple-major combination. This combination will hopefully give linguistic, literary and psychological insights to the students.
Since there is scope for accommodating only one paper from all the three fields in each of the first two semesters, the second year is conceptualized in a form where the students can choose an area of specialization in one of the three art forms- dance, music or theatre, through the elective option. However, they need to stick on to the same specialized area till the last semester. In the third year, they shall have two papers per semester in their specialized area to give them a deeper understanding of the subject.

Kindly read through the Overview, Admission Guidelines, Eligibility, Selection Process, Fee Structure, Course Structure and other details given on the right hand side of this page before you could fill the application form.

Application Process

Applicants may apply for the programme from 8th December 2023 when applications will be available online on the University website till the date applications will officially close.

All applicants must visit the page: https://appstat.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password. (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.

Outreach Projects

Online mode
India Pavilion entry for London Design Biennale 2021 International Exhibition Entry – Rural Studio Bamboo project – Coordinated by Dr. Anitha Suseelan and Prof Chiara Chiodero
Guidelines to applicants
Candidates should make sure that they enter the correct marks in the “previous qualification” field entry given in the online application form as this data will be carried forward for preparing the selection list. Any error in the marks entered will be treated as fraudulence/falsification of marks and the application will be rejected at any given time during the application/selection or admission process.

To fill the application you must have a copy of statement of marks of Class 10 and Class 11/12 (Mandatory). If written NATA or JEE Score 2024.
Fill-in all the details in the “detailed application” page. Scan and upload recent passport size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) and click “Submit”. On clicking Submit, a viewable and editable page will appear on screen. In case you need to make any corrections you may edit the data/details and then click “Confirm Submission”.
Make payment using card and after successful payment click on submit. A 9 (Nine) digit Application number will be generated. If unable to print the application form due to system/power/internet failure, logon to https://appstat.christuniversity.in, under the “Application Status” page enter the registered Email-ID and password to view and print the application form. (After payment if you do not receive the 9 (Nine) digit application number, then your application process is incomplete and payment will go in for refund process. The refund will take about 15 days and must be checked with your bank).

Candidates falling under any of these categories (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) must send the required supporting documents (Copy of Passport, Copy of PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable and Copy of Class 10 & Class 11/12 Marks card) in an A4 size Envelope ONLY through Registered Post / Courier to: The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, India, Phone: +91 80 4012 9439

All other candidates will have to carry the application printout, original documents and a set of photocopies to the selection process on the allotted date, time and venue mentioned on the selection process admit card.
All applicants must make note of the username and password, application number, programme applied for, selection process date and city for all further purposes.
All travel arrangements if necessary have to be made in advance.
The Important Dates section must be referred to prior to filling the application. Candidate has to report to the selection process venue in person as per the date chosen while filling the application online.
No request for change of date/city will be entertained.
Applicants applying while in their final year of schooling must carry the marks card upto the previous year when they report to the selection process venue. Documents to be carried are application printout along with the original class X and Class XI / XII marks cards. If written NATA Score 2024 photocopies.
Original marks cards and ID proof will be verified during the selection process.

Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in

International Category

Candidates falling under any of the below mentioned categories must apply under the International Student Category:
Foreign citizens
PIO card holders
OCI (Dual Citizens)