Sangeet Natak Akademi Officer Syllabus 2027
Sangeet Natak Akademi Programme Officer Recruitment Exam – National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Performing Arts – Music, Dance & Drama | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | Indian Cultural Heritage & Traditions | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | General Studies | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | Arts Administration & Hindi / English | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Performing Arts – Music, Dance & Drama
Key topics covered as per the official Sangeet Natak Akademi Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Performing Arts – Music, Dance & Drama.
View Performing Arts – Music, Dance & Drama Syllabus →Indian Cultural Heritage & Traditions
Key topics covered as per the official Sangeet Natak Akademi Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Indian Cultural Heritage & Traditions.
View Indian Cultural Heritage & Traditions Syllabus →General Studies
Key topics covered as per the official Sangeet Natak Akademi Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies.
View General Studies Syllabus →Arts Administration & Hindi / English
Key topics covered as per the official Sangeet Natak Akademi Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Arts Administration & Hindi / English.
View Arts Administration & Hindi / English Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Post-graduate degree in Music, Dance, Drama, Performing Arts, or related discipline; practical knowledge of at least one classical performing art form preferred; age 21–35 years
ANumber of Attempts
As per recruitment notification
Exam Schedule
Frequency
As and when vacancies arise
Next Exam Date
To be announced
Registration Opens
To be announced
Preparation Tips
- 1Create comprehensive notes on all eight classical dance forms including their origins, key stylistic features, main exponents, and recent Sangeet Natak Akademi award recipients in each form.
- 2Study Hindustani and Carnatic music traditions systematically — cover gharanas, raga classifications, major composers and performers, and the institutional history of music education in India.
- 3Follow performing arts news, Sangeet Natak Akademi award announcements, and major performing arts festival programmes to stay current for interview and current affairs questions.
- 4Study all three national academies comparatively for arts administration sections; understanding common governance structures, grant mechanisms, and cultural policy frameworks will aid in answering administrative questions efficiently.
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