About the University The Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University was established as a University exclusively for Music, Dance and Fine Arts to preserve, foster, popularise, and promote the traditional system of Indian Music, Performing Arts and Fine Arts practiced in Tamil Nadu, viz., The Tamil Nadu Dr. J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University. The University introduced postgraduate courses in Vocal, Veena, Violin, Mridangam, Nagaswaram, Bharatanatyam, and postgraduate courses in Painting and Visual Communication Design from the academic year 2014-2015. Vision of the University "To develop specialists in all branches of music, fine arts and performing arts" Mission of the University We strive for the development of music and fine arts and for the furtherance of the advancement of learning and prosecution of research, documentation, publishing of audio and video recording, popularizing of all branches of music, fine arts and performing arts in the State of Tamil Nadu. Location The Tamil Nadu Dr. J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University is presently located on the campus of the Tamil Nadu Government Music College, Dr. DGS Dinakaran Salai, Chennai 600 028, on the banks of the Adyar River. Course Offered Master of Theatre Arts (MTA) The Tamil Nadu government, “with the aim of enhancing acting skills among youth and promoting the art of theatre,” is set to launch a two-year full-time postgraduate degree program in theatre arts at Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University. The courses offered by the University departments are identified by a unique course code. A course involves lectures / tutorials / seminar / project work / practical training / report writing / Viva voce, etc or a combination of these, to meet effectively the teaching and learning needs and the credits are assigned suitably. Eligibility Conditions Any Degree with 50% pass marks Basic knowledge of Music, Dance, Fine Arts and Visual Arts No upper age limit Fee Structure Fees for the academic year 2026-2027 is ₹ 25,000/- per annum Application Procedure Last Date for Submission of Application Form: 21.09.2026 Filled-in application (Hard Copy) should be sent to the following address:The RegistrarThe Tamil Nadu Dr. J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts UniversityDr. D.G.S. Dinakaran SalaiR.A Puram, Chennai 600 028 Source: The Tamil Nadu Dr. J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University