Tamil Nadu Government Music College, Coimbatore
Preserving and Promoting Tamil Music, Classical Arts and Cultural Heritage
About Tamil Nadu Government Music College, Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu Government Music College, Coimbatore was established in 1993 under the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu, with the objective of promoting and preserving fine arts and traditional music. The institution initially functioned from the Corporation Building at R.S. Puram and offered training in Vocal, Veena, Violin and Musicology. Dance was introduced in 1994 and Music Teacher Training was introduced in 1999. The college subsequently moved to its own building at Malumichampatti, about 15 kilometres from Coimbatore city. From the academic year 2014-2015, the institution has offered B.A. Music programmes in Vocal, Veena and Violin, while an Evening Music College was introduced in 2016-2017 for Vocal, Veena and Violin. The institution conducts programmes in traditional music and dance, with examinations and certificates administered through the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University. The college functions as a government institution dedicated to developing students in Indian classical music and performing arts.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Check Course Eligibility
Applicants should verify the educational qualification and age requirements applicable to the selected B.A., diploma, teacher-training or evening certificate programme.
Submit College Application
Applications are made through the Tamil Nadu Department of Art and Culture admission process when applications are announced.
Document Verification
Academic and other required documents are verified during the admission process.
Merit / Selection Process
Admission is processed according to the applicable government and university rules for the selected programme.
Fee Payment and Enrollment
Selected students complete the prescribed fee payment and college enrollment formalities.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Government Scholarship of ₹500 per month for 10 months based on attendance
- Free Bus Pass for Eligible Students as per Government Rules
- Government Welfare Scholarship Support where applicable
- Approximate Merit-Based Educational Assistance
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Music and Cultural Programmes
- Classical Music Performances
- Bharathanatyam Programmes
- Student Cultural Events
- Government Cultural Department Events
- Music and Fine Arts University Academic Events
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Approximate Music Technology Activities
- Digital Learning Activities
- Music Research Activities
- Academic Technology Support
- Audio and Performance Practice
Cultural Clubs
- Vocal Music Activities
- Veena Practice Group
- Violin Practice Group
- Bharathanatyam Activities
- Classical Music Performance Group
- Traditional Arts Activities
Community Service
- Government Cultural Awareness Programmes
- Traditional Music Promotion
- Classical Dance Promotion
- Community Cultural Performances
- Arts Awareness Activities
- Preservation of Tamil Cultural Heritage