NATIONAL SCHOOL OF DRAMA NEW DELHI

THREE YEAR DIPLOMA IN DRAMATIC ARTS (2009-2012)

ADMISSION NOTICE

The National School of Drama an 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 2009 and aims at training students to become professionals in the area of acting, design and other threatre related disciplines.

Medium of instruction: Hindi/English

Eligibility for Admission

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Essential Qualifications:

1. Graduate in any subject from a recognized University in India.
2. Participation in at least 5 productions.
3. Working knowledge of Hindi & English

Age Limit as on 1.7.2009 Minimum 20 years Maximum 30 years
The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates only.

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Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS.

Out of 23 seats, 3 seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the scheduled castes; 1 seat is reserved for scheduled tribes; 3 seats are reserved for OBC (except Creamy Layer as notified by Government) and physically disabled persons, as per Govt.of India rules.

Selection:

The Expert Committee constituted by the school will assess the aptitude and talent of the candidates and its decision will be final. Any CANVASSING in this regard will be treated as a disqualification.

Centres for preliminary test:

A preliminary test will be conducted at five centres i.e.Delhi, Kolkatta, Bangalore, Mumbai and 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 fasre from the place of their residence to Delhi and back by the shortest route. On submission of ticket/cash receipt and will also 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 be required to undergo a medical test for physical fitness. The preliminary selection is subject to the clearance of fitness test.

How to apply:

For application form and prospectus in English and Hindi(bi-lingual), please write to Assistant Registrar(Academic), National school of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Bhagwandas road, New Delhi-1 with a crossed DD /pay order, payable at Delhi, of Rs.225 including Postal chares, in favour of the Director, National school of Drama, New Delhi.

Application form and prospectus will also be available from the Book shop of the National school of Drama from 20.3.2009 to 20.4.2009 on payment of cash Rs.150 between 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.

APPLICATION FORMS DULY FILLED IN MUST REACH THE ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC) ON OR BEFORE 20.4.2009.

Applicants who have been applying for the last 3 years but could not qualify in the preliminary interview need not apply. However, applicants 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 our website: www.nsd.gov.in

NOTE: No application will be entertained after the last date i.e.20.4.2009.