The Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, located in Mysuru, proudly announced new partnerships on Friday, entering into Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with eight more educational institutions for the upcoming academic year of 2025–26.
This latest expansion brings the university’s total number of collaborations to 84 institutions across Karnataka, building on the 76 agreements already in place. The signing ceremony was overseen by Vice-Chancellor Nagesh V. Bettakote.
The newly affiliated institutions and their respective course offerings include:
- Shri Ananteshwara Trust, Mysuru: Diploma Course in Sugama Sangeetha
- Navodaya Vikas Trust, Mysuru: Diploma in Hindustani Music, Harmonium, and Keyboard
- Yakshagana Kala Kendra, Udupi: Diploma in Yakshagana, Certificate in Bhakti Sangeetha
- Veerashaiva Vidya Samsthe, Chikkodi: Certificate Course in Hindustani Music
- Mehati Vidya Samsthe, Davangere: Post-Graduate Degree in Music
- Shri Krishna Kalalaya, Bengaluru: Diploma and Certificate Courses in Bharatanatyam
- Samruddhi Sangeetha Shale, Bengaluru: Diploma and Certificate Courses in Sugama Sangeetha
- M.E.S. Kalavedi, Bengaluru: Diploma, Certificate, and Research Courses
These latest additions underscore the university’s sustained growth in fostering artistic education, having established a robust network of 84 institutional partnerships since 2023.
Vice-Chancellor Nagesh V. Bettakote highlighted the university’s core mission after the signing event on campus: “Our aim is to passionately promote and diligently preserve the rich tapestry of performing arts. We achieve this by establishing dedicated centers throughout the state and offering comprehensive academic and practical training in a wide array of art forms.”