Post Graduate Diploma

Train at India’s Best Theatre Training school
Scholarships available

For graduates (21+) who are ready to commit seriously to the craft through rigorous, ensemble-based training.

Understand the programme before applying.
This is a full-time, six-day programme requiring discipline and consistency. If you feel like this is for you, then fill the Admission Enquiry Form, after which a DSM Advisor will connect with you to help you through the process.

Highlights Curriculum Fee & Admission

Admission Enquiry Form

Why Choose this course?

This program is tailored to help aspiring theatre makers thrive in performance, creation, and professional practice. Here’s what sets it apart:

Versatile Curriculum

Learn performance techniques, creative processes, and theoretical insights to become a well-rounded theatre practitioner.

Real-World Training

Bridge the gap between learning and professional practice with hands-on experience in stage management, production, and design lab.

Collaborative Theatre-Making

Create original works weekly through ensemble-driven processes that foster teamwork and leadership.

Professional Performance Opportunities

Showcase your work in Madhyantar (Mid-Semester Showcase), professionally directed plays, and Aadyant (Year-End Production) for live audiences.

Learn in Mumbai’s Cultural Hub

Train in South Mumbai, with access to theatres, cultural events, and a thriving artistic community.

Expert Mentorship

Work closely with DSM’s faculty and guest mentors who are active industry professionals.

What You’ll Learn?

This course emphasizes the dual focus of performance excellence and creative autonomy, helping students develop as self-reliant theatre practitioners.

Performance Strand

  • Daily Conditioning: Build discipline and resilience with physical and vocal training.
  • Performance Techniques: Explore improvisation, movement work, and text analysis.
  • Script Embodiment: Develop the skills to bring written material to life.
  • Script analysis : Learn to deconstruct a play to understand structure, themes, character motivations, and other story-telling dynamics.
Performance Strand - Drama School Mumbai

Creation Strand

  • Collaborative Devising: Work in ensembles to create new theatre pieces weekly.
  • Directed Productions: Perform in full-length plays led by professional directors.
  • Final Showcases: Take ownership of productions, bringing them from concept to stage under professional guidance.
Dramaturgy Strand - Drama School Mumbai

Dramaturgy Strand

  • Design Integration: Gain practical skills in creating cohesive stage designs.
  • Theatre in Society: Explore theatre’s role in culture and create socially relevant work.
  • Independent Thinking: Sharpen your artistic choices through critical perspectives.
  • “The faculty at DSM are practitioners—they are on the field, they understand the mindset of an actor and what you’re going through. Coming from a background where teachers are actively practicing, DSM’s real-world expertise is invaluable.”
    Ritik Mohan Agarwal

What You Need to Know

Structure:

  • First Block (18 Weeks): Foundational training, weekly creation tasks, and public performances.
  • Second Block (16 Weeks): More focused work with text analysis, character building, and devising structured performances.
  • Third Block (12 Weeks): Preparing for professional theatre careers via performance, camera, tech, and industry insights.

Fees & Scholarships:

  • 100 % Scholarship available on need basis. Other Scholarship tiers range from 75% Scholarship, 50% Scholarship and 25% Scholarship.
  • Out of the 20 Seats avail, 14 Scholarships will be awarded.
  • Connect with a DSM Advisor to find out more.

Scholarships:

  • 25% to 100% Scholarships Available based on merit and financial need.
  • Flexible Payment Plans: Monthly installment options available.
  • Discount Available on Full Payment
  • 4 Scholarship Tiers exist (100%, 75%, 50% and 25%). 2 students will be granted 100% scholarship, the remaining scholarship tiers of 75%, 50% and 25% will be granted to 4 people each.

How to Apply:

  • Fill out the application form & submit an SOP.
  • Submit reference letters.
  • Apply for financial aid if needed.
  • Attend in-city auditions in June 2026.

Key Dates:

  • Applications Open: February 3, 2026
  • Application Deadline: May 3, 2026
  • Audition Starts: June, 2026 Onwards
  • Course Start Date: August 17, 2026