This paper is really an amazing one for those who are interested in the field of Arts. In this field you can show your hidden talent which needs tarnishing. The paper covers various fields’ of Arts and gives you opportunity to check your stand.

What is taught in this paper?

Cultural History of India, Knowledge of major epics,the four ‘abhinayas’, four ‘Vrittis’, four ‘pravrittis’ and two ‘dharmis’ : A study of the ‘nrittakaraaas’ of the Natyashastra and their importance. Detailed study of nayaka – nayikabheda and all the classifications are also included in this paper. General Knowledge of Indian Classical Music also forms a part of this paper.

Importance of this subject

The subject is very important to get professional in the field of dance, drama, theatre. This paper is for those who love Arts and want to make it big in this field.

Paper Pattern

The paper pattern for III Paper of NET performing Art in Dance/Drama/Theatre is developed for the students is completely to enhance their practical knowledge.NET Arts Paper III have two Parts – A and B; UGC NET Arts Paper III (A) will have 10 short essay type questions ( 300 words ) carrying 16 marks each. In it there will be one question with internal choice from each unit ( i.e., 10 questions from 10 units; Total marks will be 160 ).

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions that are asked in the paper are regarding the Cultural History of India, Knowledge of major epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata, Shilappadikaram in terms of their content, characters. Thorough knowledge of Bharata’s Natyashastra, and its relevance to an influence on Indian Classical Theatre, Origin, aim and nature of Sanskrit natya according to Bharata and later commentators, the concepts of natya, nritta and nritya – their characteristics in the earliest and medieval theories, types of theatres and their construction according to Natyashastra.

Time allotted to complete the paper

Time allotted to complete the paper is 2 hours and 30 minutes.