Tamil Nadu Government Music College, Thiruvaiyaru
Preserving and Promoting Tamil Musical Heritage Through Education, Research and Performing Arts
About Tamil Nadu Government Music College, Thiruvaiyaru
Tamil Nadu Government Music College, Thiruvaiyaru is a government institution dedicated to the preservation, teaching and promotion of music and performing arts, with a strong emphasis on Tamil musical heritage. The institution was established in 1965 as part of Raja's College under Madras University and was affiliated to Bharathidasan University from 1983. Since 1997, it has functioned under the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu, as Tamil Nadu Government Music College. The college became affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University in 2014. The college is located in Thiruvaiyaru, an important centre of Carnatic music associated with Saint Thyagaraja and the annual Thyagaraja Aradhana. The institution provides Diploma, Post-Diploma, B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. programmes in music and related performing arts. Its academic offerings include Vocal, Veena, Violin, Nadaswaram, Thavil, Mridangam, Bharathanatyam, Folk Dance and Nattuvangam. The college operates from its own 11-acre campus and has separate government-supported boys' and girls' hostel facilities. It also maintains a library, placement cell, anti-ragging cell, alumni association and an Earn While You Learn performance initiative.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Check Course Eligibility
Diploma applicants generally require a pass in Standard X; B.A. Music applicants require Standard XII; M.A. Music applicants require a degree in Music.
Apply Through the Prescribed Admission Process
Candidates apply for admission according to the college and Tamil Nadu Music and Fine Arts University admission procedures.
Submit Academic and Supporting Documents
Candidates submit the required educational certificates, identity documents and other documents prescribed for the selected programme.
Selection and Seat Allotment
Eligible candidates are selected according to the applicable government, university and college admission rules.
Fee Payment & Enrollment
Selected candidates pay the prescribed fees and complete the college enrollment and verification process.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Government Attendance-Based Scholarship
- BC / MBC Welfare Scholarship
- SC / ST Welfare Scholarship
- Post-Matric Scholarship
- Government Scholarship Schemes
- Merit-Based Assistance
- Attendance-Based Student Scholarship
- Free Government Bus Pass for Eligible Students
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Thyagaraja Aradhana Related Cultural Programmes
- Music Concerts
- Classical Music Performances
- Bharathanatyam Performances
- Traditional Instrument Performances
- Oral and Community Cultural Awareness Programmes
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Music Research Activities
- Vocal Practice Group
- Veena Practice Group
- Violin Practice Group
- Traditional Instrument Practice Group
Cultural Clubs
- Carnatic Music Activities
- Bharathanatyam Activities
- Folk Dance Activities
- Traditional Instrument Performance Group
- Music Concert Group
Community Service
- Environmental Awareness Programmes
- Green and Clean India Activities
- Election Awareness Programmes
- Social Awareness Programmes
- Blood Donation Camps
- Village and Community Cultural Outreach