Bharati Vidyapeeth to Offer Online Music Courses With Academic Credits
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) has partnered with Shankar Mahadevan Academy to introduce online certificate courses in Indian music. The initiative is intended to let school students, college students and other music learners study alongside their regular commitments. Eligible participants who successfully complete a course may receive a joint certificate and two academic credits, subject to the university’s applicable regulations.
What the Bharati Vidyapeeth–Shankar Mahadevan Academy partnership includes
The collaboration is built around online music education through Bharati Vidyapeeth’s School of Performing Arts and Shankar Mahadevan Academy. It is expected to connect the academy’s music-learning approach with the university’s academic framework. The university has described the courses as opportunities to learn Indian music, but detailed course names, durations, fees and enrolment dates have not yet been announced in the public updates reviewed.
| Feature | Announced information |
|---|---|
| Partners | Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) and Shankar Mahadevan Academy |
| Course format | Online certificate courses |
| Subject area | Indian music |
| Intended learners | School students, college students and music enthusiasts |
| Academic recognition | Two credits for eligible learners, subject to university regulations |
| Certificate | Joint certificate after successful completion |
How the courses could benefit learners
Adding credit-bearing music courses to an online format could make arts learning easier to combine with a student’s main programme. The academic credits are conditional, however: learners should confirm which courses qualify, what completion requirements apply and how credits can be used within their own programme before enrolling.
- Wait for the university or academy to publish the course list and registration link.
- Check eligibility, lesson format, duration, assessment requirements and fees.
- Confirm whether your course and student status qualify for academic credits.
- Review the certificate and completion conditions before paying any fee.
- Use only details published by the university or its academy partner when applying.
Announcement timeline
| Milestone | Status |
|---|---|
| Partnership announced | October 2026 |
| Online certificate courses | Planned under the MoU |
| Course titles, fees and enrolment dates | Awaiting a detailed public announcement |
Shankar Mahadevan joins the School of Performing Arts advisory board
As part of the collaboration, Shankar Mahadevan, co-founder of the academy, is set to join the advisory board of Bharati Vidyapeeth’s School of Performing Arts. His role is intended to contribute to the school’s academic and artistic development. The announcement also links the online courses with a wider effort to strengthen music education through institutional collaboration.
For now, prospective learners should treat the partnership as an announced initiative rather than a live College Admissions call. Follow updates from Bharati Vidyapeeth and Shankar Mahadevan Academy for the launch date, curriculum, application process and final credit rules.
