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Bhishma Sanatan Vedic Hindu University

Advance Post Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy
Based on

Bhartiya (Indian) Classical Music

Online Tution Online Examination

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  • Eligibility  ( Any One ) :  

  1. Graduate of medicine of any pathy, including Allopathy, Ayurved, Homeopathy, Unani, Siddha, etc. 

  2. Bachelor of Psychology

  3. Bachelor of Yoga, Yogic Science, Yoga Therapy, any graduate Yoga Course 

  4. Bachelor of Physiotherapy

  5. Visharad examination of Gandharva Mahavidyalay, with basic knowledge of Bharatiya Music

  6. B.A./M.A. in any music or Equivalent from any university/ Educational Institute 

  • Age: Above 18 Years

  • Teaching Method : Online Classes + One week ( 5 days ) per semester contact session at Pune + Internship at the native place.

  • Regarding Contact Session per Semester - It will be a 5 day - full day physical contact session conducted at Pune, India. Students will be required to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. These contact sessions will be helpful for one to one meeting with faculty and the practical experience.

  • Internship - 6 months: Min 20 cases at the hospital as per the student's convenience

  • Classes will Commence From : 11 October 2026

  • Timing: 4 sessions per week - Tuesday to Friday. 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM [Pacific Time (PST)] 8:00 PM to 9:15 PM [Indian Time (IST)]

  • Language: English ( blended with Hindi )

​ Subjects : 

  • Semester One 

  1. Indian Knowledge System - 4 Credits

  2. Introduction to Indian Classical Music - 4 Credits

  3. Introduction to Music Therapy and Healing  Foundations of Music - 4 Credits

  4. Anatomy and Physiology based on Mind, Brain and Music - 4 Credits

  5. Psychology and Music Therapy - 4 Credits

  • Semester Two

  1. Vedic Psychology and Yoga Shastra - 4 Credits

  2. The Musical Universe and Mathematical Periodic Elements, 22 Shruti's and the Biology of Perception - 4 Credits

  3. Sam Gayan, Gandharva Veda, and Rag Samvad Shastra - 4 Credits

  4. Cognitive Neuroscience and Neurophysiology - 4 Credits

  5. Applications of Music Therapy and the Profession of Music Therapist - 4 Credits

Faculty

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Dr. Babamaharaj Taranekar

Specialist Music Therapy

Chief Mentor,

Music Therapy Department

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Ustad Usman Khan

Internationally acclaimed sitar player

Chief Mentor,

Music Therapy Department

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Prof. Kshitij Patukale

Founder President
Bhishma School of IKS

Mentor,

Music Therapy Department

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Dr. Shruti Godbole

B.A.M.S.,
Diploma in Yoga,
Sangeet Visharad

Professor, 

Music Therapy Department

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Dr. Charudatta Aphale

Rashtriya Kirtankaar, Expert in Indian Classical Music and Natya Sangeet

Mentor

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Pandit Vikas Kashalkar

Hindustani classical vocalist, scholar, teacher and musicologist

Chief Mentor,

Music Therapy Department

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Dr. Bharat Balawalli

A luminary in Hindustani classical music

Chief Mentor,

Music Therapy Department

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Dr. Shubham Kulkarni

MD Ayurveda,

Specialist in Mental Health

& Music Therapy

Dean,

Music Therapy Department

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Dr. Anjali Dani

Sangeetachary,

MA(Music), B.Com,
Music Therapist

Professor, 

Music Therapy Department

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Bageshree Vishwas Kulkarni

Hindustani Classical Vocalist,  Music Educator, Performer, Music Therapy Researcher

Mentor

  • Fee Structure :

Fees Structure

​ Bank Account Details : 

  • Account Name: Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System

  • Bank: Bank of Maharashtra

  • Branch: Deccan Gymkhana, Pune

  • Current Account Number: 60427202019

  • IFSC Code : MAHB0000003

  • SWIFT Code (for payment from outside India): MAHBINBBDGP

  • Online Payment methods available on the website (Debit/Credit Cards/ UPI/Net Banking)

  • Students outside USA and India: Online PayPal Available

  • Student in USA : Zelle Code: payment@bhishmasanatan.university

  • Rules and Regulations :  

  1. Important Note: Students are requested to study and understand all information about the courses before admission. Please be satisfied with the answers to all your questions before joining the course. 

  2. Cancellation & Refund Policy: Please note that there will be no refund of any fees after admission is taken, under any circumstances.

  3. The name of the student will be removed from the rolls, or he/she may be expelled, if he/she does not follow the conduct described by the University / Affiliated Institutions.

  4. In case of any uncertainty, the decision of the Director, Bhishma Sanatan Vedic Hindu University, will be final and binding.

  5. Bhishma Sanatan Vedic Hindu University USA has granted Bhishma School of Indian Knowledge System, Pune as its INDIA Center.

  6. In case of any legal dispute, the jurisdiction will be limited to the jurisdiction of the Pune City Court only.

  7. The Director, Bhishma Sanatan Vedic Hindu University, will have full authority to amend/add, or cancel any of the rules mentioned in this handbook.

  8. The University/affiliate institute reserves the right to run or not run any program during the year, depending on the number of applications received for a particular program.

Bhishma Sanatan Vedic Hindu University, America

Registered Office: 2N Central Avenue, Suite 1800 Phoenix AZ 85004, America

India Center: 622, Janaki Raghunath, Pulachi Wadi, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune 411004, Maharashtra, India.

Contact 

America: +1650-8105252 +1650-3151128

Canada:+1647 281 1961

India: +917875743405 +9178751912770

Email : namaste@bhishmasanatan.university

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