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Sangeet Natak Akademi New Delhi, National -Academy of Music, Dance & Drama (an autonomous body of Ministry of Culture,,Government of India) invites applications from Vocal Music students for the Scholarship in the name of BEGUM AKHTAR the legendary musician, for undertaking training in Sugam Sangeet under a Guru. The selection will be made on the following terms & conditions:
1. The age of the applicant should be between 18 to 35 years,
2. The recipient will be selected for a two year term, subject to review after completion of one year,
3. A stipend of Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) per month will be paid to the recipient.
The last date for sending the application will be 15 days from the publication of the advertisement.
The Akademi reserves the right for scrutiny, short-listing, final selection and further intimation to the candidate.