NATIONAL SCHOOL OF DRAMA – DRAMATIC ARTS ADMISSION 2010

The National School of Drama, a central autonomous institution, fully funded by the Government of India, Ministry of Culture, invites applications for admission to its Three Year Diploma Course (full time – residential) in Dramatic Arts. The course starts from July 2010 and aims at training students to become professionals in the area of acting, design and other theatre related disciplines.

Eligibility:
1. Graduation in any subject from a recognised University in India or abroad.
2. Participation in at least 6 theatre productions.
3. Working knowledge of Hindi & English.

Age: Age Limit as on 1.7.2010 Minimum 20 years Maximum 30 years. The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC / ST candidates only.
Reservation For Sc/St/OBC : Out of 26 seats, 4 seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the scheduled castes; 1 seat is reserved for scheduled tribes and 5 seats are reserved for OBC (except Creamy Layer as notified by the Government) as per Govt. of India rules.

Selection Procedure: An Expert Committee constituted by the School will assess the aptitude and talent of the candidates & its decision will be final. Any CANVASSING in this regard will be treated as a disqualification.

Medium Of Instruction : Hindi / English

Centres For Preliminary Test : A preliminary test will be conducted at five centres i.e. Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai & Guwahati. The candidates qualifying in this test will have to attend a workshop of 4 or 5 days in the School premises for their final selection for which they will be paid D.A. and II class train / bus fare from the place of their residence to Delhi & back by the shortest route, on submission of ticket / cash receipt. The candidates will also be provided accommodation on modest sharing basis during the workshop.

How To Apply: For receiving the application form and prospectus (in English & Hindi) by post, please write to The Assistant Registrar (Academics), National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Bhagwandas Road, New Delhi – 110001 with a crossed Demand Draft / Pay Order, payable at Delhi, of Rs. 225 (Rupees two hundred twenty five only) including Postal Charges, in favour of The Director, National School of Drama, New Delhi. All requests for receiving the form by post should reach the school by 12.04.2010. The application form & prospectus will also be available from the Book Shop of the National School of Drama from 27.03.2010 to 26.04.2010 on cash payment of Rs.150/-, between 10.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M. & 2.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M. on working days.

The application form can also be downlaoded from the school website www.nsd.gov.in. The downloaded application form should be sent alongwith a Demand Draft of Rs. 150/- in favour of The Director, National School of Drama, New Delhi in an envelope titled APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION 2010-13. Forms sent in envelopes without this will not be entertained. Application forms duly filled-in must reach The Assistant Registrar (Academics), National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Bhagwandas Road, New Delhi – 110001 on or before 26.04.2010.

Address:
National School of Drama Repertory Company
Bahawalpur House
1, Bhagwandas Road
New Delhi – 110 001

Email: nationalschoolofdrama(AT)gmail.com

Contact Number: +9111 – 23382821

Source: http://nsd.gov.in/Admission-2010.htm