It is well known that Swami Vivekananda was very fond of Dhrupada music and wanted that our young men learn this form of classical music to develop a higher focus, sense of harmony with our higher nature at the microcosmic and macrocosmic levels, deep contemplative mood for self-elevation etc. The Pakhawaj, is known as the main accompanying instrument for dhrupada vocal music as well as dhrupada style performances on Rudra Veena and Surbahar. The Pakhawaj has a low, mellow tone, rich in harmonics. Like Tabla, Pakhawaj is also regarded high respect within Indian music culture. This university bearing Swami Vivekananda’s hallowed name has started, in a humble way, a Certificate course in Dhrupada Sangeet both in Vocal and Pakhawaj.

Visit Academics page for details about the courses.


Applications are invited for admission to the Certificate Course in One-­year Dhrupada (Vocal)

Course duration: One year (Level-1), after which you are welcome to apply for Level-2.

Class Mode: Classes will be conducted in class-room mode (in person).

Class Schedule: Every Sunday, 10 am to 1 pm

Classes will begin from: 7 July 2024 on the sacred day of Rathayatra.

Due to logistic constraints, only male candidates (preferably in the age group less than 35 years) will be admitted.

Course fee: ₹ 5000/- per annum

Eligibility criteria:

  • Pass in 12th std. is the minimum educational qualification.
  • Sense of music and/or rhythm, eagerness to learn systematically
  • Interest in the ancient Dhrupada music system which Swami Vivekananda wanted our young men learn to develop a higher focus, sense of harmony with our higher nature at the microcosmic and macrocosmic levels, deep contemplative mood for self-elevation etc.

How to Apply

  1. New applicants have to first register (https://isr.rkmvu.ac.in/admission/register) on the Online Admission Portal, then login and fill up the online application form.
  2. Online Admission Portal : https://isr.rkmvu.ac.in/admission
  3. While filling up the online application-form attach the scanned copies of your passport size photo, mark-sheets and other applicable certificates/documents.
  4. Once Application-form is successfully submitted, application-summary will be available for download from the same Portal from the ‘Dashboard‘.
  5. Last date to apply: 30 April 2024
  6. Mode of selection: Through counselling.
  7. After counselling, selected candidates can pay the Course-fee online through the same Admission Portal. The fee receipt will be available for download from the same Portal from the ‘Dashboard‘.

For any queries:

  • Email: To, Swami Shivapurnananda ji Maharaj, Coordinator ()
  • Call Admission Office:
    • Sri Ganesh Mallick:
    • Sri Gobinda Chandra Shil: