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2024 Exam Dates- DR.GANGUBAI HANGAL MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS UNIVERSITY

Pratical Exam Dates 2024

2024 exam dates for music and performing arts is announced by Gangubai Hanagal Music and Performing Arts University.

Check out the bharatanatyam junior exam 2024 date and the hall exam allotment list in karnataka using the below time table and pdfs.

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Theory Exams Time Table For 2024 is published.

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2024 Exams Dates Announced
2024 Exams Dates Announced
DatePaperGradeStreamTime
27.7.2024 (Saturday)ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ (Shastra Patrike)ಜೂನಿಯರ್ (Junior)ಹಾಡುಗಾರಿಕೆ (Singing)1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
27.7.2024 (Saturday)ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ (Shastra Patrike)ಜೂನಿಯರ್ (Junior)ವಾದ್ಯ ಸಂಗೀತ (Instrumental Music)1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
27.7.2024 (Saturday)ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ (Shastra Patrike)ಜೂನಿಯರ್ (Junior)ತಾಳವಾದ್ಯ (Percussion)1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
27.7.2024 (Saturday)ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ (Shastra Patrike)ಜೂನಿಯರ್ (Junior)ನೃತ್ಯ (Dance)1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
27.7.2024 (Saturday)ಶ್ರವಣ ಜ್ಞಾನ / ದೃಶ್ಯ ಜ್ಞಾನ (Oral / Visuals)ಜೂನಿಯರ್ (Junior)ಹಾಡುಗಾರಿಕೆ (Singing)4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
27.7.2024 (Saturday)ಶ್ರವಣ ಜ್ಞಾನ / ದೃಶ್ಯ ಜ್ಞಾನ (Oral / Visuals)ಜೂನಿಯರ್ (Junior)ವಾದ್ಯ ಸಂಗೀತ (Instrumental Music)4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
27.7.2024 (Saturday)ಶ್ರವಣ ಜ್ಞಾನ / ದೃಶ್ಯ ಜ್ಞಾನ (Oral / Visuals)ಜೂನಿಯರ್ (Junior)ತಾಳವಾದ್ಯ (Percussion)4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
27.7.2024 (Saturday)ಶ್ರವಣ ಜ್ಞಾನ / ದೃಶ್ಯ ಜ್ಞಾನ (Oral / Visuals)ಜೂನಿಯರ್ (Junior)ನೃತ್ಯ (Dance)4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
28.7.2024 (Sunday)ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ – 1 (Shastra Patrike – 1)ಸೀನಿಯರ್ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಪೂರ್ವ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಅಂತಿಮ (Senior/ Pre Vidwat / Post Vidwat)ಹಾಡುಗಾರಿಕೆ (Singing)10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
28.7.2024 (Sunday)ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ – 1 (Shastra Patrike – 1)ಸೀನಿಯರ್ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಪೂರ್ವ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಅಂತಿಮ (Senior/ Pre Vidwat / Post Vidwat)ವಾದ್ಯ ಸಂಗೀತ (Instrumental Music)10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
28.7.2024 (Sunday)ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ – 1 (Shastra Patrike – 1)ಸೀನಿಯರ್ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಪೂರ್ವ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಅಂತಿಮ (Senior/ Pre Vidwat / Post Vidwat)ತಾಳವಾದ್ಯ (Percussion)10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
28.7.2024 (Sunday)ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ – 1 (Shastra Patrike – 1)ಸೀನಿಯರ್ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಪೂರ್ವ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಅಂತಿಮ (Senior/ Pre Vidwat / Post Vidwat)ನೃತ್ಯ (Dance)10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
28.7.2024 (Sunday)ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ – 2 (Shastra Patrike – 2)ಸೀನಿಯರ್ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಪೂರ್ವ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಅಂತಿಮ (Senior/ Pre Vidwat / Post Vidwat)ಹಾಡುಗಾರಿಕೆ (Singing)1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
28.7.2024 (Sunday)ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ – 2 (Shastra Patrike – 2)ಸೀನಿಯರ್ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಪೂರ್ವ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಅಂತಿಮ (Senior/ Pre Vidwat / Post Vidwat)ವಾದ್ಯ ಸಂಗೀತ (Instrumental Music)1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
28.7.2024 (Sunday)ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ – 2 (Shastra Patrike – 2)ಸೀನಿಯರ್ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಪೂರ್ವ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಅಂತಿಮ (Senior/ Pre Vidwat / Post Vidwat)ತಾಳವಾದ್ಯ (Percussion)1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
28.7.2024 (Sunday)ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ – 2 (Shastra Patrike – 2)ಸೀನಿಯರ್ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಪೂರ್ವ / ವಿದ್ವತ್ ಅಂತಿಮ (Senior/ Pre Vidwat / Post Vidwat)ನೃತ್ಯ (Dance)1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
2024 – Exam Dates- DR.GANGUBAI HANGAL MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS UNIVERSITY

Special Notice

  • Practical Exams will start from August 16, 2024.
  • Practical exams for junior and senior applicants will be held at the same centers as the theory exams.
  • Pre-Vidwat and Post-Vidwat Practical Exams will be be conducted in Mysore, Bengaluru, Dharwad, Davanagere, and Mangalore.
Music and Dance Exams Dates 2024
Music and Dance Exams Dates 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When are the theory exams for junior applicants scheduled?

The theory exams for junior applicants will be held on 27th July 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM and from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

2. When are the theory exams for Senior/Pre Vidwat/Post Vidwat applicants scheduled?

On 28th July 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

3. Will the practical exams be held at the same centers as the theory exams?

Yes, the practical exams for junior and senior applicants will be held at the same centers as the theory exams.

4. When are the practical exams scheduled?

August 16, 2024 onwards.

5. What are the timings for the thoery exams on 28th July 2024?

On 28th July 2024, the theory exams will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

6. Are there any specific notes or instructions for the practical exams?

Pre-Vidwat and Post-Vidwat Practical Exams will be be conducted in Mysore, Bengaluru, Dharwad, Davanagere, and Mangalore.

7. What are 2024 Exam Dates for Bharatanatyam?

Theory dates – Jul 27-28, 2024 and Practical exams to start from Aug 16, 2024 onwards.

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