NAPA — NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

ADMISSIONS 2026

Applications Open | 3-Year Diploma Programmes

Theatre & Music

Shape your future with Pakistan’s premier institution for performing arts.

The National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) invites applications for its prestigious Three-Year Diploma Programmes in Theatre and Music. Designed to nurture the next generation of performers and creative professionals, NAPA offers intensive conservatoire-style training combining academic learning with practical performance experience across 9 trimesters.

THEATRE DEPARTMENT

Curriculum

Acting & Performance
Voice & Diction
Movement
Theatre History & Dramatic Literature
Script Writing
Stagecraft
Improvisation
Stage Make-up
Lighting Design

Eligibility

18 years & above
FA/FSc/A-Levels or equivalent
Proficiency in Urdu and basic English

Audition Process

Round 1: Monologues
Round 2: Interview & Studio Session

Note: Only students who clear Round 1 will be called for Round 2.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Courses

Vocals
Piano
Guitar
Sitar
Tabla
Flute
Sarangi

Note: Applicants may apply for only one of the above courses.

Eligibility

12 years & above
Applicants should have a basic sense of Sur and Taal.
Candidates applying for an instrument course should have fundamental knowledge of their chosen instrument and be able to perform basic exercises with rhythm and pitch.

Audition Process

Candidates will be assessed on:

Sense of Sur & Taal
Vocal Ability, where applicable
Basic Playing Skills for instrument applicants
Performance Potential

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms are available through:

NAPA Website
NAPA Campus

Details regarding registration fee payment are provided in the application form.

After submitting the completed application form along with proof of registration fee payment, eligible candidates will receive the required audition material, detailed instructions, and audition schedule through the contact information provided.

Auditions are open to applicants from across Pakistan.

FEE STRUCTURE

Fee	Amount
Registration Fee	Rs. 1,000
Admission Fee	Rs. 2,500
Tuition Fee	Rs. 24,000 every 4 months

Note: Admission and tuition fees are payable only after successful clearance of the audition round.

IMPORTANT DATES

Theatre Department

Last Date to Apply: Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 3:00 PM

Music Department

Last Date to Apply: Friday, 28 August 2026 | 3:00 PM

Classes Commence: September 2026

CONTACT

Theatre Admissions

Phone: 0371-1054212
Email: theatre.coordinator@napa.org.pk

Music Admissions

Phone: 0371-0188422
Email: music.admission@napa.org.pk

Website: www.napa.org.pk