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Knowledge of Traditional Art Forms are essential for understanding the evolution of Theatre as an Art form having huge cultural and social significance. The various traditional Theatre forms that are taught are as follows:

• Therukoothu – Tamil Nadu
• Koodiyattam – Kerala
• Bhavai – Gujarat
• Bhagavata Mela – Tamil Nadu
• Nautanki – Uttar Pradesh
• Ankiyanat- Assam

The key highlights of IIM Ahmedabad summer placements for the PGP batch of 2024-26 are presented below:

The candidates who pursue undergraduate or postgraduate courses in Theatre and Acting have to complete Actor Preparation Training which is an essential part of their curriculum. The lessons taught under this area are as follows:

• Physical Movements
• Face Expression Exercise
• Stages of Hand and Leg Movement
• Acting Movement
• Stage Acting

Various jobs options for graduates in Theatre Arts are in the field of Performing Arts are manifold and also offer exciting remuneration of around INR 3-7 LPA. Some of these job profiles include:

• Movie Director
• Playwright
• Set and Costume Designer
• Professional Stage Manager
• Drama Therapy
• Theatre Education

IT Consulting was the top sector with respect to offers made. 32 offers were accepted from IT Consulting sector during PGPX placements 2025. However, BFSI sector made the highest offer of INR 76.5 LPA in 2025.

Candidates can pursue various diploma courses in theatre and acting after 12th. Some of the Diploma courses are Diploma in acting, direction, dramatic arts, screenwriting etc. Candidates can pursue these courses either online which is a short-term course or pursue full-time undergraduate degree from recognised colleges and universities. Some colleges require candidates to appear in entrance examinations in order to be eligible for Bachelor's programme. They must also produce their Class 10th and 12th certificates in order to finalise their admission in their desired college.

The basic eligibility criteria required by the university to get admission into a BCom course is candidates must qualify for their Class 12 from Commerce stream with an aggregate of 50%. Additionally, the university grants admission to the course based on merit and CUET UG entrance examination scores. The university does not mention any provision for direct admission to BCom courses at Sanskriti University. However, it is still suggested, that candidates with queries regarding direct admission should contact the admission department of the university directly. 

Consulting sector recorded the best placements in terms of offers made and highest package during PGP FABM placements 2025. The number of offers accepted in this sector was 15 and the highest salary offered was 41.83 LPA.

Joining the top MBA in Finance colleges in Ahmedabad can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

Many candidates after completing their formal training in Theatre from India choose to learn it from top institutes outside India. Some of these institutes are as follows:

• Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, UK
• National Institute of Dramatic Art, Australia
• Tisch School of the Arts, USA
• Juilliard School, USA
• Guildhall School of Music & Drama, UK
• Oxford School of Drama, UK
• California Institute of the Arts, USA

Consulting sector made the highest number of offers, i.e. 156 during PGP placements 2025. However, Finance sector offered the highest package of INR 110 LPA to PGP students in 2025.

Some of the popular courses offered in online mode includes various certification and Diploma course which is of 6-12 months of duration. Some of these courses are free and some charge an amount for the certification. The courses are as follows:

• Music and Theatre Arts by NMIMS
• Music and Theatre Arts by MIT
• Shakespeare: Print and Performance Course by Futurelearn
• Theatre Acting Drama by GAALC.In

BFSI was the top recruiting industry during IILM Delhi placements 2025 with 22% offers attracted. Take a look at the table below to know the industry-wise distribution of 2025 placements: 

More than 150 offers were made during PGPX placement 2025. Further, 137 offers were accepted by PGPX students in 2025. 

Earlier, the number of offers accepted over the past three years during IIM Ahmedabad placements for PGP and PGP FABM programs are presented below:

Some of the top acting schools in India includes the private schools and training institutes run by top artists and actors who good amount of experience in the field of theatre and cinema. Some of these institutes includes:

• Anupam Kher's School of Acting
• Indira Group of Institutes, Pune
• Natchathirapattara, Chennai
• Skywalk Acting Institute, New Delhi
• Kristal Academy, Ahmedabad
• Indian School of Film and Drama, Ranchi

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The average package offered during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2025 was 35.22 LPA. In 2024 and 2023, the average package was 33.23 LPA and 34.45 LPA.

Consulting was the top recruiting sector during PGP, PGP FABM, PGPX placements 2025 at IIM Ahmedabad. The numbers of offers made by Consulting to the students of these courses were 156, 15 and 32.

The overall highest package recorded during IIM Ahmedabad PGP placements 2025 was INR 110 LPA. In PGP FABM and PGPX courses, the highest salary offered in 2025 was 41.83 LPA and 76.5 LPA.