Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya

Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya (IKSVV) is one of the oldest universities in India. It is situated in Khairagarh of Rajnandgaon District. It was established in 1956 for providing education in arts and music. Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It has a number of affiliated colleges, some of them even outside the state. All of its courses have been approved by University Grants Commission, UGC.

The university offers courses starting from certificate level to graduate, postgraduate and research. M Phil is offered in Vocal Music, Instrumental, Tabla & Dance, while Doctor of Music is granted Vocal Music. PhD and DLit are offered in all Branches of Music, Dance, Visual Arts, Folk Music & Art and Arts. Students of different courses of Music and Dance are given chance to exhibit their skill on the stage. It gives confidence to the performance from the very beginning of their training. Students are trained in the latest and the best techniques in all the modes of Indian Classical Music, Dance, and Visual Arts.

 

The university offers a number of facilities. It has a Library, Museum, Audio-Visual Section, UGC Infonet Program, Guest House and Health Centre. Separate hostels are available for boys and girls. Computer Centre has been established to cater to the needs of students, faculty members and employees.

Established in 1956, Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya (IKSVV) is one of the oldest institutions in the state of Chhattisgarh. The university has produced a number of celebrities in Indian Classical Music and Dance. It keeps the oldest and priceless classical recitals in the listening room of the university with utmost care.