Ninasam One-Year Diploma in Theatre Arts
by Ninasam (Nilakanteshwara Natyaseva Sangha)
Karnataka-recognised theatre diploma
Ninasam One-Year Diploma in Theatre Arts is a course by Ninasam (Nilakanteshwara Natyaseva Sangha), open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹36,500
Duration
One year (about ten months), fully residential
Format
Individual
Time needed
Full-time daily training, seven days a week, residential
About this opportunity
The Ninasam Theatre Institute offers an intensive one-year residential diploma in theatre arts at Heggodu, Karnataka. Established in 1980, the institute is among India's most respected theatre schools, with a curriculum shaped along the lines of the National School of Drama but rooted in non-urban and community theatre.
The diploma runs for about ten months as a fully residential course. Students train daily across acting, direction, stagecraft, theatre history and theory, movement, and music, and take part in staging several productions each year as part of their training.
Around fifteen to twenty students are selected each year through a two-day interview that includes group exercises and an individual assessment. The first fifteen selected students receive a stipend from the Department of Kannada and Culture, Government of Karnataka, which covers most of the course fee.
The course is taught in Kannada and is intended for committed learners with a genuine interest in theatre. On completion, students receive a diploma recognised by the Government of Karnataka.
Eligibility
- Age range
- Up to 30 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Minimum SSLC (Class 10) preferred.
Prerequisites
- Prior interest and some experience in theatre
- Proficiency in Kannada
For committed learners under 30 with at least an SSLC qualification and a genuine interest and some experience in theatre. The course is taught in Kannada and is fully residential at Heggodu.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
An intensive residential curriculum modelled along the lines of the National School of Drama, covering acting, direction, stagecraft, theatre history and theory, movement and music, with several productions staged each year as part of the training.
Rewards and recognition
Award
Govt of Karnataka stipend
The first fifteen selected students receive a stipend from the Department of Kannada and Culture, Government of Karnataka, which covers most of the course fee.
Certificate
Karnataka-recognised theatre diploma
Diploma in theatre arts awarded by the Ninasam Theatre Institute and recognised by the Government of Karnataka.
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Recognition
Diploma from a leading theatre institute
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Download the prospectus and application form from the Ninasam website
- 2Complete the handwritten form and attach educational certificates and referee details
- 3Send the application by registered post and, if shortlisted, attend the two-day interview
Camp details
Trainers
Resident faculty including Dr. Ganesh M, supported by visiting theatre directors and practitioners.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Course fee is INR 36,500 (INR 35,000 for food and hostel plus INR 1,500 exam fee), with a one-time application fee of INR 590 and a refundable health deposit of INR 3,500. The first fifteen selected students receive a Government of Karnataka stipend that covers most of the fee.
Financial support
The first fifteen selected students receive a stipend from the Department of Kannada and Culture, Government of Karnataka, substantially reducing the amount payable. Fee concessions are also available for deserving candidates with documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ninasam One-Year Diploma in Theatre Arts free?
No. The registration fee is ₹36,500.
Who can participate in Ninasam One-Year Diploma in Theatre Arts?
Children up to age 30.
What will my child gain from Ninasam One-Year Diploma in Theatre Arts?
Intensive one-year residential training in theatre arts. Daily practice across acting, direction, stagecraft, theory and movement. Government of Karnataka stipend for the first fifteen selected students. Karnataka-recognised diploma from a leading theatre institute.
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