Applicants must have completed any Bachelor's degree and possess an active interest in art and culture.

Applicants must be under 35 years of age.

Eligible candidates from outside Chennai are strongly encouraged to apply. MCFIAM will assist candidates from outside Chennai in finding suitable accommodation in the city.

International candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria may apply for the Diploma. However, international applicants are not eligible for fellowships and scholarships. International candidates will have to finance their travel to Chennai from their home country (and back) as well as their local accommodation. MCFIAM will assist candidates in finding suitable accommodation in the city.

The course fee is Rs. 50,000.

A limited number of fellowships (covering both tuition fee and stipend) at the value of Rs. 80,000 are available to meritorious students. Award of fellowships is decided by the Admissions Interview Panel following a personal interview with the candidate.

Interested candidates must send completed application forms along with a copy of their bio-data.

A complete application includes

• Filled-in application form, and,
• Updated curriculum vitae

Deadline for receipt of application is 15 April 2008

Applicants will undergo a written test, followed by a personal interview.

Application forms are available:

Click here to download the application form for 2008-09

To receive applications by post, send a self-addressed stamped envelope (with a Rs. 10 stamp affixed) to the above address