BFA in Dance (Bharathanatyam) at Annamalai University

If you are looking at BFA in Dance (Bharathanatyam), Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu - Other runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹16,600 (roughly ₹4,000 a year).

Annamalai University is a other institute, founded in 1929. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Annamalai University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Annamalai University before you pay anything.

To be considered for BFA in Dance (Bharathanatyam), you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Annamalai University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Annamalai University on its website (annamalaiuniversity.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a median package of ₹4.28 lakh at Annamalai University. 125 of 202 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Annamalai University runs 3 BFA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• BFA in Dance (Bharathanattiyam)
• BFA in Music (Vocal)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of BFA in Dance (Bharathanatyam) genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹16,600 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Annamalai University compare with other colleges offering BFA in and around Tamil Nadu - Other?