Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur was established in 1930 by renowned poet Padmabhooshan Vallathol Narayana Menon. It is the premiere public institution in India imparting training in and conducting performances of the classical arts of Kerala viz. Kathakali, Koodiyattam, Mohiniyaattam, Thullal and Panchavaadyam. Kalamandalam is strictly a residential center of learning. Veteran teachers and talented students are its inestimable wealth. It has been functioning as a grant-in-aid institution under the cultural affairs department, government of Kerala.
Departments :-
- Department of Kathakali
- Department of Mohiniyattam
- Department of Kuttiyattam
- Department of Mridangam
- Department of Chenda
- Department of Karnatic Music
- Department of Malayalam
- Department of English
- Department of Sanskrit
Facts & Figures :-
Founded In | 1930 |
Founded by | Padmabhooshan Vallathol Narayana Menon |
Managed By | Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Kerala |
Recognized | UGC and Sangeet Natak Akademy, New Delhi |
Type | Deemed |
Campus | Located at Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala |
Nearest Metropolitan City | 32 km from Thrissur |
How to Travel | Shoranur junction Railway-station is only 3 KMs away from Kalamandalam From Kochi/Eranakulam, the distance to Kalamandalam is only 110 KMs to the North. Kalamandalam is 330 KMs to the north of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala’s international airport at Nedumbassery is only 85 KMs away from Kalamandalam along the Thrissur- Ernakulam National Highway - 47 |
For more details about admission please contact :-
Telephone: 91+ 4884 262418, 262562, Fax: 91- 4884 - 262019
Email: info@kalamandalam.org
Fee Structure and Scholarships
Stream | Fees Structure |
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Cultural Studies | ₹ 8,600 To ₹ 10,300 |
Courses Offered
Kerala Kalamandalam , Thrissur offers following courses in Cultural Studies,Arts.
KUTIYATTAM- ACTING (MALE) Course
Course Name | Kutiyattam- Acting (male) |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
Annual Fee Structure | |
Tests Accepted | |
Scholarships |
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THULLAL - ACTING & DANCING Course
Course Name | Thullal - Acting & Dancing |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 2 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
Annual Fee Structure | |
Tests Accepted | |
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KATHAKALI ACTING - SOUTH SCHOOL Course
Course Name | Kathakali Acting - South School |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 1 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
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Tests Accepted | |
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MOHINIYATTAM Course
Course Name | Mohiniyattam |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 33 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
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Tests Accepted | |
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KATHAKALI - SOUTH SCHOOL Course
Course Name | Kathakali - South School |
Course Level | Post Graduate |
Intake | 1 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 2Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
Annual Fee Structure | 10300 |
Tests Accepted | |
Scholarships |
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KARNATIC MUSIC Course
Course Name | Karnatic Music |
Course Level | Post Graduate |
Intake | 3 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 2Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
Annual Fee Structure | 9600 |
Tests Accepted | |
Scholarships |
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KATHAKALI VOCAL Course
Course Name | Kathakali Vocal |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 8 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
Annual Fee Structure | |
Tests Accepted | |
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KARNATIC VOCAL Course
Course Name | Karnatic Vocal |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 8 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
Annual Fee Structure | |
Tests Accepted | |
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MRIDANGAM (PERCUSSION) Course
Course Name | Mridangam (percussion) |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 2 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
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Tests Accepted | |
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KATHAKALI MADDALAM Course
Course Name | Kathakali Maddalam |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 5 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
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Tests Accepted | |
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KUTIYATTAM - ACTING (FEMALE) Course
Course Name | Kutiyattam - Acting (female) |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 1 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
Annual Fee Structure | |
Tests Accepted | |
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KUTIYATTAM- ACTING (MALE) Course
Course Name | Kutiyattam- Acting (male) |
Course Level | Post Graduate |
Intake | 2 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 2Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
Annual Fee Structure | 8600 |
Tests Accepted | |
Scholarships |
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KATHAKALI - NORTH SCHOOL Course
Course Name | Kathakali - North School |
Course Level | Post Graduate |
Intake | 3 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 2Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
Annual Fee Structure | 9400 |
Tests Accepted | |
Scholarships |
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KUTIYATTAM-ACTING (FEMALE) Course
Course Name | Kutiyattam-acting (female) |
Course Level | Post Graduate |
Intake | 3 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 2Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
Annual Fee Structure | 10000 |
Tests Accepted | |
Scholarships |
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KATHAKALI ACTING-NORTH SCHOOLG- Course
Course Name | Kathakali Acting-north Schoolg- |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 4 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
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Tests Accepted | |
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MIZHAVU Course
Course Name | Mizhavu |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 2 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
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Tests Accepted | |
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KATHAKALI CHENDA Course
Course Name | Kathakali Chenda |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 5 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
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Tests Accepted | |
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KATHAKALI MAKE UP & COSTUME MAKING Course
Course Name | Kathakali Make Up & Costume Making |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 2 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
Annual Fee Structure | |
Tests Accepted | |
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THIMILA (PERCUSSION) Course
Course Name | Thimila (percussion) |
Course Level | Under Graduate |
Intake | 6 |
Affiliated To | Kerala Kalamandalam |
Specializations | |
Duration | 3Year |
Start Year | |
Accreditation | - No Accreditation |
Mode | Regular, , |
Annual Fee Structure | |
Tests Accepted | |
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Contact Number and Address
Address | Thrissur - Shoranur Road, Thrissur District, Cheruthuruthy, Kerala 679531 |
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City | Thrissur |
District | Thrissur |
State | Kerala |
Pin code | 679531 |
Phone | 04884 262 418 |
Fax | |
Website | http://www.kalamandalam.org/ |
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Teaching Staff
Teaching Staff by Department
Department | Sactioned Strength | In Position | PhD |
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31 | 17 | 0 | |
MRIDANGAM (PERCUSSION) | 18 | 8 | 0 |
KUTIYATTAM - ACTING (FEMALE) | 18 | 8 | 0 |
KATHAKALI ACTING - SOUTH SCHOOL | 49 | 25 | 0 |
KATHAKALI MADDALAM (PERCUSSION) | 31 | 17 | 0 |
KATHAKAILI ACTING - NORTH SCHOOL | 39 | 19 | 0 |
PANCHAVADYAM (PERCUSSION) | 18 | 8 | 0 |
THULLAL - DANCING & ACTING | 43 | 18 | 0 |
MOHINIYATTAM-DANCE | 49 | 25 | 0 |
KATHAKALI CHENDA (PERCUSSION) | 31 | 17 | 0 |
KARNATIC VOCAL | 31 | 17 | 0 |
MIZHAVU (PERCUSSION) | 39 | 19 | 0 |
KATHAKALI MAKE-UP & COSTUMING | 49 | 25 | 0 |
KUTIYATTAM - ACTING (MALE) | 18 | 8 | 0 |
KATHAKALI VOCAL MUSIC | 18 | 8 | 0 |
Teaching Staff by Designation
TUTOR | 170 |
LECTURER | 64 |
LECTURER (SENIOR SCALE) | 4 |
LECTURER (SELECTION GRADE) | 1 |
Student Count
Number of Students by Course
KATHAKALI CHENDA | 5 |
KARNATIC VOCAL | 3 |
KUTIYATTAM - ACTING (FEMALE) | 3 |
KARNATIC MUSIC | 2 |
MRIDANGAM (PERCUSSION) | 2 |
KATHAKALI MAKE UP & COSTUME MAKING | 3 |
KATHAKALI VOCAL | 8 |
KATHAKALI - SOUTH SCHOOL | 2 |
KUTIYATTAM- ACTING (MALE) | 4 |
THULLAL - ACTING & DANCING | 4 |
MOHINIYATTAM | 30 |
KATHAKALI ACTING-NORTH SCHOOLG- | 3 |
THIMILA (PERCUSSION) | 6 |
KATHAKALI ACTING - SOUTH SCHOOL | 4 |
KUTIYATTAM-ACTING (FEMALE) | 3 |
MIZHAVU | 6 |
KATHAKALI MADDALAM | 5 |
KATHAKALI - NORTH SCHOOL | 3 |
Number of Students by Course Level
UNDER GRADUATE | 84 |
POST GRADUATE | 12 |
Labs
Library
Facilities
Playground | Yes |
Theatre | Yes |
Library | Yes |
Conference Hall | Yes |
Guest House | Yes |
Number of Playgrounds | 1 |
Number of Libraries | 1 |
Number of Laboratories | |
Number of Conference Halls | 1 |
Number of Health Centers | |
Number of Gyms | |
Number of Indoor Stadiums | |
Number of Computer Centers | |
Number of Guest Houses | 1 |