The National School of Drama is one of the foremost theatre training institutions in the world and the only one of its kind in India. It was set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as one of its constituent units in 1959.

Three-year full-time Diploma Courses in Dramatic Arts
The syllabus of the Course takes into account the methods of eminent theatre personalities who have shaped contemporary theatre in all its forms and expressions.

It includes broad-based training in classical dramatic traditions in India and the West, modern theatre trends in India and abroad, and in the traditional and folk theatre of India, and specialized training in Indian theatre traditions


FIRST YEAR
Introduction to Acting
Introduction to Theatre Techniques & Design
Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics

It is divided into two semesters.
The first semester (July– December) is devoted to the basics of Acting, Theatre Techniques & Design, and Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics.
In the second semester the same subjects are studied in detail.

SECOND YEAR
Specialization in Acting OR Theatre Techniques & Design
Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics

In it, students choose their area of specialization.
This year is also broadly divided into two semesters: the third and fourth.
The third semester covers Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics, Acting (specialization), and Theatre Techniques and Design (specialization).
The fourth semester has greater focus on Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics, Acting (specialization), and Theatre Techniques & Design (specialization).

THIRD YEAR
Specialization chosen in the second year Continues

Its syllabus aims at giving students advanced training in their area of specialization: Acting OR Theatre Techniques & Design.

Contact Detail:
National School of Drama
Bahawalpur House, Bhagwandas Road, New Delhi - 110 001
Tel - 011-23389402