The National School of Drama was formed in 1959 as an institution in theatre to help the aspiring students realize their aspirations in the field of theatre. The School was formed with the financial aid of UNESCO, and was under the supervision of Sangeet Nataka Academy, India's premier institute of music, dance and drama. The Institute was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Education in December 1975 as an autonomous institution. The school has two wings - the Repertory Company and Theatre in Education. The School is one of the foremost theatre training institutes of its kind in the world and the only one in India.
Academics:
The National School of Drama offers the following courses:
Diploma in Dramatic Arts
Course duration :
3 years (6 semesters)
Diploma in Dramatics from National School of Drama is equivalent to any Post-Graduate Degree and is eligible for appointment as teachers in colleges and universities and is also eligible for the registration to Ph.D. programs
Admission:
Seats Available:
20 seats
Out of 20 seats, 4 seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates, preferable candidates from families treditionally connected with performing arts.
2 Foreign students are admitted in each session.
How To Apply:
Admission details are advertised in leading national and regional newspapers in the month of February every year.
Working Hours:
8.00 am to 6.00 pm every day
Essential Qualifications:
1.Graduate in any subject
2.Proficiency in Hindi and English
3.Active participation in theatre related activity
4.Age between 18-30 years
Medium of Instruction:
English and Hindi
Director:
Prof. Devendra Ankur
Faculty Members:
Mrs. Kirti Jain
Professor Modern Indian Drama
Dr. Anuradha Kapur
Professor Acting and Direction
Shri Suresh Sharma
Associate Professor & Chief of NSD Repertory Company
Shri S.B. Kulkarni
Associate Professor Make-up
Shri Robin Das
Associate Professor Secnic Design
Shri K.S. Rajendran
Associate Professor (Classical Indian Drama)
Ms. Tripurari Sharma
Associate Professor Acting
Shri Ashok Sagar Bhagat
Associate Professor Theatre Architecture
Smt. Hema Singh
Associate Professor Acting
Shri Abdul Latif Khatana
Associate Professor Acting
Shri Dinesh Khanna
Associate Professor Acting
Shri Suresh Bhardwaj
Associate Professor, Lighting
Dr. B. Ratna
Lecturer Music
Shri Amarjit Sharma
Lecturer Stage Technologist
Shri Suresh Shetty
Lecturer Movement
Shri Abhilash Pillai
Lecturer Acting
In addition the above permanent faculty members, there are about 65 visiting faculty members from among eminent academicians and renowned artists available for teaching the students.