July 5, 2024, Noida , IIT Mandi’s Center for Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Application (IKSHMA) has introduced new Master of Technology (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in music and musopathy. These research-intensive programs are designed to cultivate professionals who can contribute to understanding music’s positive effects on well-being. The deadline for applications is July 15, 2024.
IIT Mandi’s innovative approach integrates the science of Indian music with therapeutic practices, offering an education that combines technological and musical expertise.
IIT Mandi Program Details
- Application Deadline: July 15, 2024
- Study Options: Full-time and part-time
- Formats: Live sessions, online classes, hybrid format
- Curriculum: intermediate, and advanced topics in music and musopathy
- Website : www.iitmandi.ac.in
IIT Mandi Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Qualifications: Specific requirements are outlined in the MS and PhD admissions ordinances.
- Recognized Degrees: Includes traditional degrees from universities such as Acharya and accredited music institutions like Kalakshetra, Chennai, Gandharva Maha Vidyalaya, Delhi, and Chennai Government Music College.
- Additional Requirements: Acharyanet certifications and All India Radio ratings for performing artists may be required.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from IIT Mandi’s music and musopathy programs will be well-prepared for diverse career paths, including:
- Classical, popular, and film music industries
- Music recording and production
- Research institutions
- Academia
- Healthcare and wellness sectors
IIT Mandi’s curriculum equips graduates with the skills needed for innovative problem-solving and leadership roles, blending technology, music, and therapy to foster comprehensive expertise.
Laxmidhar Behera, Director of IIT Mandi, highlighted the institute’s commitment:
“IIT Mandi is dedicated to developing science and technology relevant to the Indian knowledge system. The MS and PhD programs in Music and Musopathy represent a significant step in this direction, exploring the therapeutic value of Indian music for holistic well-being.”
IIT Mandi history
IIT Mandi has established IKSHMA with the goal of integrating Indian knowledge systems with modern science and technology. The focus on musopathy underscores the therapeutic potential of music, emphasizing holistic well-being of mind, body, and consciousness.
Additional Information
- Eligibility Criteria: Detailed in respective ordinances for MS and PhD admissions.
- Acceptance: Traditional degrees from recognized universities and accredited music institutions.
- Potential Additional Requirements: Acharyanet certifications and All India Radio ratings.
- Unique Focus: Indian knowledge systems and mental health applications.
- Holistic Well-being: Emphasis on the mind, body, and consciousness through music.
IIT Mandi’s new programs for MS and PhD in music and musopathy show an important step forward in studying Indian music and its healing effects.
These programs demonstrate the institute’s commitment to advancing science and technology while integrating Indian knowledge systems, encouraging overall well-being through a fresh approach to education.
Prospective students can apply for these innovative music and musopathy programs until July 15, 2024.
