NATIONAL SCHOOL OF DRAMA,NEW DELHI

THREE YEAR DIPLOMA IN DRAMATIC ARTS Admission 2008-2011 from NATIONAL SCHOOL OF DRAMA,NEW DELHI

THREE YEAR DIPLOMA IN DRAMATIC ARTS (2008-2011)

ADMISSION NOTICE

National School of Drama, an autonomous institution, fully financed by the Government of India, Ministry of Culture, invites applicatioons for admission to Three Diploma Course (full time - residential) in Dramatic Arts. The course starting from July 2008 aims at development of a theatre personality by imparting training in acting, design and other disciplines related to theatre.

Medium of instruction : Hindi/ English

ELGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Essential Qualifications :
1. Graduate in any subject from a recognised University in India.
2. participation in at least 6 productions
3. Working knowledge of Hindi & English.

AGE LIMIT as on 01.07.2008 minimum 20 years Maximum 30 years

The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates only.

RESERVATION FOR SC/ST/PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS:
Out of 20 seats, 4 seats are reserved for candidates from scheduled castes / tribes (prefereble from castes / tribes communities & families traditionally connected with the performing arts) and physically disabled persons, as per Government of India rules. If no suitable candidate is available for admission from these categories the seats will be offered to suitable general candidates.

SELECTION:
The Experts 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.

CENTRES FOR PRELIMINARY TEST:
A prelimanary test will be conducted at four centres i.e. Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai & Guwahati. The candidates qualifying in this test will have to attend a workshop of 4/5 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 and will be provided accommodation on modest sharing basis.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
All selected students will be given monthly scholarship of Rs.3000/- to meet their academic and other expenses.

PHYSICAL FITNESS:
The students selected for admission will undergo a medical tet for physical fitness. The preliminary selection is subject to the clearance of fitness test.

HOW TO APPLY:
For application form and prospectus in English & Hindi (bi-lingual),please write to Assistant Registrar(Academic) national School of Drama, bahawalpur House , Bhagwandas Road , New Delhi - 1 with a crossed Demand Draft / Pay Order, payable at Delhi, of Rs.225/- (Rupees two hundred twenty five only i.e. Rs.150/- for prospectus and Rs.75 for postal charges) in favour of the Director, National School Of Drama, New Delhi latest by 31.3.2008.

Application form & prospectus will also be available from the Book Shop of National School Of Drama from 10.3.2008 to 20.4.2008 on payment of cash Rs.150/-, between 10.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M. & 2.00 P.M. to 4.00 P.M.

APPLICATION FORMS DULY FILLED-IN MUST REACH THE ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC) ON OR BEFORE 20.4.2008

The applicatns who have been applying for the last 3 years but could not qualify in the preliminary interview need not apply. However the applications who qualified in the preliminary interview but could not clear the final interview during the last 2 years may apply.

For further details please visit their website: www.nsd.gov.in

NOTE: No application will be entertained after the last date i.e. 20.4.2008