Students are admitted to the M.Mus. programme on the basis of interest, aptitude and capacity for music study as indicated by their academic records, performance in the interview, and musical experience.

To be eligible for applying to the M.Mus. programme, candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree of four years duration with a minimum of sixty per cent marks in aggregate.

Selection is done through a multi-mode, multi-criteria procedure.  Candidate’s academic records, references, personal interview and work experience are considered with differential weightage given to each.