{
  "id": 349075,
  "title": "DAVV Indore To Launch Four-Year Bachelor Of Performing Arts Course From 2026-27",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/davv-indore-to-launch-four-year-bachelor-of-performing-arts-course",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T04:42:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/davv-indore-to-launch-four-year-bachelor-of-performing-arts-course-from-2026-27"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) in Indore will commence a four-year Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) programme from the 2026-27 academic session. The innovative course aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and will be offered by the newly created School of Performing Arts. Students will gain expertise in classical dance (Kathak), Hindustani classical music (vocal and tabla), and theatre. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience through workshops, stage performances, internships, and mentorship from seasoned instructors. This will empower them to display their abilities on both national and global stages. DAVV aims to cultivate professionally proficient artists who can safeguard and promote India's rich cultural legacy while thriving on modern performance arenas. The university's leadership, including Vice-Chancellor Prof Rakesh Singhai and Executive Council members, has enthusiastically backed this initiative. City notables have also hailed the programme as a significant cultural and creative contribution.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore, will introduce a four-year integrated Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) programme from the academic session 2026-27. The programme has been designed in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020 and will be conducted by the newly established School of Performing Arts. The course will offer specialised study in classical…",
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}