Approved By: UGC
K.S.G.H. Music and Performing Arts University is the first music university in South India and second in the country. K.S.G.H. here stands for State Gangubhai Hangal thus it is also known as Karnataka State Gangubhai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University. Karnataka State Music University was established on 14.02.2008 and started its classes in the academic year 2010-2011. The Government of Karnataka established this university for the study, teaching, research and transmission of knowledge of Music and Performing arts as these are symbols of our cultural heritage.
Karnataka State Music University Departments
Facilities at K.S.G.H. Music and Performing Arts University
Library - The University has a Library wherein books on music and performing arts are maintained.
Vadya Bhandar - The University has a good collection of various musical instruments like Veena, Violin, Mrudangam, Tambura, Harmonium, Tabla, Sitar etc.
Seminars - Various national festivals and seminars on music and performing arts are organised by the university from time to time.