The NSD (National Schools of Drama) is counted as one of the renowned theatre training institutions across the world. The institute was founded in the year 1959 by Sangeet Natak Akademi

Subjects of study are as follows:

DRAMATIC LITERATURE
ACTING
DIRECTION
DESIGN & THEATER TECHNIQUE
PRODUCTION

Procedure to take admission:

NSD (National School of Drama) Selection Procedure

These are the following stages of selection procedure:

First stagecontains audition or practical test which will be conducted at New Delhi and most probably Bengaluru, Kolkata, Guwahati and Mumbai.
Thereafter, candidates will be called at New Delhi for a four to five-day workshop.
Based on their performance in the workshop they will be called for final round of selection i.e. interview. Accommodation and paid TA/DA from candidate’s hometown to Delhi will be provided by the school.

NSD (National School of Drama) Fee Structure
Fee Type Amount
Stationery fee Rs. 1650
Caution money and library fee deposit Rs. 9000
Make-up kit 2000 (it’ll be adjustable)
Students’ Union membership fee Rs. 60 per year
Tuition fee Rs. 150 per month
Admission Fee Rs. 150
Mess charges (including lunch and dinner) Rs. 1350 per month (It may vary)
Medical charges Rs. 100 per month
Electricity & water charges Rs. 100 per month
Hostel rent per seat Rs. 200 per month


National School of Drama (NSD) Admission 2016-19 Important Dates

Application form can be downloaded online from
2nd May, 2016

Application form can be obtained from the book shop of the National School of Drama
5th May, 2016 to 30th May, 2016

Your request for application for via post must be reached till
16th May, 2016

Courses will be commenced from
July, 2016