Program Description
The MS (by Research) and PhD in Music and Musopathy programs at IIT Mandi aim to produce highly skilled professionals and researchers who can meaningfully contribute to the development and understanding of Musopathy, while also deepening and widening their knowledge and skills in Music and its applications in modern society. These programs provide a robust grounding in the foundational, intermediate, and advanced aspects of Music and Musopathy, coupled with additional insights from the Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Applications Centre (IKSMHA Centre).
Program partner:
ACHARYANET, a prominent online platform for Indian music education.Advertisement link: Link
Link to the online application:
For Indian Candidates: Click here
For Foreign Candidates: Click here
*Extended deadline for online application till 20th July, 2024
Note: candidates who applied previously need not apply again.
Motivation
- Music and Musopathy play a crucial role in integrative medicine and healthcare.
- Musopathy studies the universal benefits of music, regardless of culture or region.
- Combining music, therapy, and technology can lead to significant health and well-being advancements.
- IIT Mandi proposes starting a Ph.D. program in Music and Musopathy, as well as a MS (by Research) program.
- This initiative promotes interdisciplinary learning, merging music, technology, and therapy.
- It aims to enhance the fields of Indian music and Musopathy.
- The goal is to leverage music's therapeutic potential to improve health and well-being.
Eligibility
- As per MS and Ph.D. admissions Ordinances.
- Traditional degrees from recognized universities (e.g., Acharya) are considered equivalent to bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering, sciences, arts, and social sciences.
- Degrees from accredited music institutions such as Kalakshetra, Chennai, Gandharva Maha Vidyalaya, Delhi, Chennai Govt Music College etc. after 3 years of Music Education.
- Additional requirements may be imposed by the committee as needed, including:
- Acharyanet and other certifications after 2/3 years of study
- All India Radio ratings for performing artists
- Enrollment Categories:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- ERP
Advisory Board Members
Dr. Sonal Mansingh
Indian Classical Dance Maestro, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan Awardee
Prof. Trichy Sankaran
Professor Emeritus, York University
Prof. Gautam Desiraju
Professor Emeritus, IISc Bangalore
Future Prospects
Graduates will find substantial opportunities in various sectors, such as healthcare, the music industry, the film industry, research institutions, academia, and wellness organizations. The seamless integration of technology, music, and therapy equips graduates with the comprehensive skills needed for innovative problem-solving and leadership roles in various disciplines.
- Research and Academics
- Classical and Popular Entertainment and Performing Arts
- Independent Art Educators
- Healthcare and Wellness, Musopathists (Therapists applying Musopathy)
- Research Analysts in Music and Health
- Music Technology, Sound Engineering, Recording