- 21, Apr 2025, Monday
Tamil Nadu Government Music College, Chennai
Tamil Nadu Government Music College, Chennai
- Dr.D.G.S.Dinakaran Salai, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai - 600028
- Phone: 044 - 24937217
- Email : tngmusiccollege28[at]gmail[dot]com
ABOUT THE INSTITUTION
- The necessity to preserve, transmit and propagate the rich cultural legacy left behind by the builders of music in the country in general and in Tamil Nadu in particular was felt in the year 1949. The Central and State Government put their efforts together to achieve this. It was felt necessary that the inherited musical urge in our youngsters and the hoary tradition of our musical culture with its ancient purity could be well preserved only when opportunities provided to those who have an aptitude for learning music. Thiru.T.S.Avinasilingam Chettiar, the then Education Minister of Tamil Nadu, with the assistance of late Prof.P.Sambamurthi took the initiative in getting up a well planned institution to impart the musical wealth in Tamil Nadu, the brightest spot adorning the crown of India’s culture. The Central and State Government with their financial aids established the Central College of Karnatic Music in August 1949. Late Prof.Sambamurthi was placed incharge of the Advisory Committee for setting up the college at first in ‘Rahmed Bagh’ near Santhome and it was there for two years. Since the building could not accommodate all the sections, it was subsequently shifted to 'Bridge House' at Adyar and functioned there for five years. Under the able guidance of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Late Musiri Subramania Iyer as the first Principal, the college started functioning. In running the Institution, Late Musiri Subramania Iyer was greatly assisted by a band of eminent musicians. Again owing to inadequate accommodation, the college was shifted from the 'Bridge House' Adyar to 'Brodie castle' in Greenways Road. The College is functioning in the same building till now. It is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr.J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University in the year 2014.
- In the beginning, there were only Vocal, Violin and Veena sections besides general musicology. Candidates with a considerable standard in music alone, were admitted into the two year Sangeetha Vidwan title course and after completion, they were permitted to appear for the ‘Sangeetha Vidwan’ title examination conducted by the Director of Government Examinations, Madras. The student who had training in this college has flourished well as Professors or Lecturers in Music Colleges all over the country and many of them are professional musicians of repute. The college has gradually developed and new sections have been introduced. Departments of Mridangam, Nadaswaram, Thavil, Flute, Ghatam, Kanjeera, Nattuvangam and Bharathanatyam have come into existence. The administration of this College which was originally under the control of the Central and State Government was subsequently transferred to a Board of Management headed by the then Director of Public Instruction and other eminent persons. In the year 1957, the State Government took the entire responsibility of running the College and Deputy Secretary to Government, Education Department as Head of Department of the Institution and was entrusted with its administration. From April 1980 onwards, the control of this college was brought under the Director of Collegiate Education like other Government Colleges in the State. The Government Music College, Chennai brought under the Department of Art and Culture which was formed in December 1991.
- Over the past few decades, the institution had the privilege to have under many stalwarts such as Principals Thiru Sandhyavandhanam Srinivasa Rao, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Thiru T.N.Krishnan, Dr. Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Dr. Thirupampuram S.Shanmugasundram.
- Students from other states and various countries like U.S.A. Mauritius, Srilanka, Scotland, Japan, Africa and England were benefited much by being students of this unique institution.
Academics :-
Diploma Courses Offered (Three Years) :-
| Courses offered | Eligibility Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|---|
MajorVocal
Veena / Violin / Flute / Nadaswaram / Thavil / Mridangam / Ghatam / Kanjeera / Morsingh / Bharathanatyam / Nattuvangam / Folk Arts
|
AncillaryVeena / Violin / Flute / Nadaswaram / Thavil / Mridangam / Ghatam / Kanjeera / Morsingh / Bharathanatyam / Folk Arts
Vocal
|
A pass in Std X | Age 16 years to 21 years |
Post Diploma courses (Two Years)
| Courses offered | Eligibility Criteria | |
|---|---|---|
| Nattuvangam | A pass in Std X Pass in Diploma in Bharathanatyam / Degree in Bharathanatyam |
Age 16 years to 21 years |
Diploma course (One Year)
| Courses offered | Eligibility Criteria | |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Music Teaching | A pass in Std X with a Diploma or a Degree in Music. | Age 16 years to 21 years |
U.G Courses offered (B.A Three Years) (This course follows CBCS system):-
| Courses offered | Eligibility Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|---|
MajorVocal
Veena / Violin / Bharathanatyam
|
AncillaryVeena / Violin
Vocal
|
Passed in std XII | Age 17 years to 22 years. |
Evening College :-
| Courses offered | Eligibility Criteria | |
|---|---|---|
|
Two Years Certificate Course
Vocal
Veena
Violin
Mridangam
|
SSLC (10th Std) | Age 16 years above. |
Fees
| Diploma courses - Per annum | B.A Degree - Per annum | Bank Details |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition fees – Rs 325 (No tuition fees for DMT, Nathaswaram and Thavil courses)
Special fees – Rs 425
|
Tuition fees – Rs 1180 (Rs 5350 for foreign students)
Special fees – Rs 300
Admission fees- Rs 10
|
A/c. No - 30022506803
IFSC Code - SBIN0001854
Bank Name - SBI
Branch - Mandaveli
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| Hostel Facilities |
|---|
| A hostel for Girl’s students attached with vegetarian mess will be provided and expenditure shared quality by the inmates. A caution deposit of Rs.2000 will be collected from each student seeking admission in the hostel. The students coming from overseas will however be required to remit a caution deposit Rs.3000. The caution deposit amount will be refunded while the student leaves the college hostel. |
Working Hours
Monday to Friday - 10.00 am to 4.00 pm ( Lunch break from 1 pm to 2 pm)
Holiday – Saturday, Sunday and Government holidays.
Special Implementations by the Government
- Scholarship of Rs 500/- per month for 10 months in an academic year are given to students based on attendance.
- Free bus passes are given to all eligible students as per government rules in force.