Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, khairagarh : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya (IKSV), located in Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh, is India’s first university dedicated exclusively to music, dance, fine arts, and theatre. Established in 1956, it was founded through the generous donation of the royal family of Khairagarh, who gifted their palace to create this unique institution. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), IKSV has earned a reputation as a premier center for performing and visual arts education in the country. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in disciplines such as Hindustani Classical Music (vocal and instrumental), Dance (Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi), Theatre, Painting, Sculpture, and other fine arts. Its campus, housed in the historic Khairagarh Palace, provides a culturally rich environment with classrooms, studios, practice halls, a central library, hostels, and performance spaces. IKSV emphasizes both traditional and contemporary approaches to the arts, fostering creativity, research, and cultural preservation. It regularly organizes concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and festivals, giving students opportunities to showcase their talent and engage with renowned artists.