DAV Schools TGT (Dance) Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern, Exam Date 2026
Detail Information about DAV Schools has published notification 2026 for the recruitment of TGT (Dance) vacancies. Those Candidates who are Interested to the following vacancy and completed all Eligibility Criteria can read the Notification & Apply Online. In this page we provide the Complete Syllabus of this Recruitment with Latest Update Exam Pattern and the Exam Date also.
DAV Schools TGT Syllabus 2026- Overview
| Organization Name |
DAV College Managing Committee (DAVCMC) |
| Post Name |
TGT (Dance) |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Category |
Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
| Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Document Verification |
25th September to 16th October 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date 2026 |
December 2026 |
| Official Website |
davrecruit.davcmc.in |
DAV Schools TGT (Dance) Syllabus 2026
Paper 1 : Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning :-
Verbal reasoning :
1. Mirror and Water Image
2. Paper Cutting and Folding
3. Cubes and Dices
4. Embedded Figures
5. Matrix-based questions
6. Image-based questions
Non Verbal Reasoning :
1. Analogy
2. Classification
3. Series
4. Figure Counting & Image Formation
5. Cube & Dice
Paper 2 : Main Subject paper :-
TGT – Dance
Unit 1. Cultural History of India
1. Cultures of India from pre-historic to CE 1200
2. Evolution of Art in pre-historic and historic periods, as evidenced in cave paintings, sculptures and other visual representations
3. Evolution of dance and drama (Natya), (a) the divine origin theory according to Natyasastra, and, (b) art as a product of society, its rituals and belief systems
4. The Vedas, major epics and puranas (Ramayana, Mahabharata, Cilappadikaram and Bhagavatapurana) in terms of their content, character and relevance to dance and theatre
5. Bhakti and various religious movements and their influence on different representative aspects of culture with focus on dance and theatre
Unit 2. Folk and Traditional Theatre Forms of India
1. Understanding and defining the terms Tribal, Folk, Traditional and Classical in the context of Indian dance and drama and their interrelation
2. Introduction to the different tribal, folk and traditional dance and theatre forms spread over various regions of India
3. Introduction to regional theatrical practices of Kudiattam, Yakshagana, Bhagavatamela, Tamasha, Ramalila, Rasalila, Bhavai, Nautanki, Jatra, Chhau, Laiharaoba, Therukoothu, Theyyam, Ankia-nat, Pandvani, Chindu Bhagavata, Bhand Jashan and others
4. Awareness of various musical instruments, costumes and make-up used in these forms
Unit 3. The Natyasastra
1. Knowledge of Natyasastra and the concept of Natya and Nritta
2. Study of chapters relating to the eleven aspects (ekadash sangraha) such as, Abhinayas, Dharmis, Vrittis, Pravrittis and Aatodyas. Samanya and Chitrabhinayas and their classification
3. Dasarupakas
4. Natyagruha (Playhouse) and Ranga – Construction, types and different elements
5. Poorvarangavidhi and Stage conventions viz. Kakshya vibhag etc.
Unit 4. Art and Aesthetics
1. ‘Rasasutra’ of Bharata
2. Elaboration of the theory of Rasa by commentators like Bhattalollata, Sri Sankuka,Bhattanayaka and Abhinavagupta.
3. Rasa and its constituent elements, viz., Sthayi, Sanchari and Sattvika bhavas and their corresponding Vibhavas and Anubhavas
4. Definition, purpose and elements of Art
5. A brief introduction to Performance studies and significant western theories on Art : ‘Art as Imitation/Catharsis’ , ‘as Imagination’, ‘as Beauty’, ‘as Communication’ and ‘as Utility’ put forth by various Philosophers
Unit 5. Dance and Theatre forms of East and South Asian Countries
1. An overview of dance and theatre forms of East Asian (China, Japan and Korea), South Asian (Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) and South- East Asian (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines and Laos) countries
2. History and presentation techniques of various popular theatre and dance forms of the above countries
Unit 6. Dance in Sanskrit Literature and Treatises
1. A brief study of references to dance in the works of Kalidasa, Bhasa, Sudraka and others
2. General understanding of the concepts relating to dance from texts of ancient and medieval period- Natyasastra, Abhinaya Darpana, Sangeeta Ratnakara, Nritta Ratnavali and Nartana Nirnaya. Concepts include Natya, Nritta, Nritya, Lasya, Tandava, Marga, Desi, Baddha, Anibaddha, Nartaki lakshana, Sabha lakshana and the like. Also specific study of the padas, hastas, caris, mandalas and karanas, and anga, upanga and pratyanga movements
3. Detailed study of Abhinaya Darpana along with introduction to other region/form specific texts like Hasta Lakshana Deepika, Balarama Bharatam, Abhinaya Chandrika, Srihasta Muktavali and others
4. The various categories and typologies of Nayakas and Nayikas and their avasthas according to Bharata’s Natyasastra, Saradatanaya’s Bhavaprakasana, Bhanudatta’s Rasamanjari and Akbar Shah’s Sringaramanjari
Unit 7. India Classical Dance
1. Origin and history of Indian classical dance
2. Evolution, technique, costumes, music, Gurus and pioneers of Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniattam, Odissi and Sattriya
3. General understanding of major Talas of Hindustani and Carnatic music traditions
4. A brief study of Composers/Vaggeyakaras and their works including Jayadeva, Narayanateertha, Surdas, Meera Bai, Tulasidas, Vanamalidas, Kshetrayya, Srimanta Shankar Deva, Govindadas, Vidyapati, and others.
5. Study of the role of Rabindranath Tagore, Rukmini Devi Arundale, Vallathole Narayana Menon, Madame Menaka and others in the revival and reconstruction of classical dance
Unit. 8 Indian Classical Dance in Independent India
1. An overview of major Gurus, performers, their works and important institutions in Independent India
2. Institutionalization of dance and its effect on form, pedagogy, repertoire etc.
3. The new wave in Indian dance - Its development through the works of Uday Shanker and Ram Gopal and the later major contemporary artists and their works. (eg. Shantibardhan, Narendra Sharma, Sachin Shanker, Mrinalini Sarabhai, Maya Rao, Kumudini Lakhia, Manjusri Chaki Sarkar, Chandralekha, Astad Deboo and others)
4. Indian classical dances in diaspora
5. Patronage to Dance- the role of government and private bodies
6. Awareness of important dance festivals, awardees and current happenings in dance
Unit 9. Dance Education, Pedagogy and Research
1. Dance as part of curriculum in school education and Universities
2. Movement Analysis based on kinesthetics and Laban system
3. Eminent scholars and their works, who contributed significantly to the knowledge of Indian dance
4. Key inroads in dance training and research in India from the 1930’s to the present like applied areas of dance, therapy, cross- cultural training etc.
Unit 10. International dance and interactions
1. Study of the history and development of classical ballet in Europe, Russia and America
2. Emergence of Modern Dance in the west and major personalities involved
3. Influence of the West on Indian dance in terms of production design
DAV Schools TGT (Dance) Exam Pattern 2026
Duration : 90 Minutes
| Paper |
Subject |
No.of Question |
Marks |
Duration |
| Paper 1 |
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning |
15 |
15 |
20 Minutes |
| Paper 2 |
Main Subject paper |
40 |
40 |
70 Minutes |
| |
Total |
55 |
55 |
90 Minutes |
Exam Date 2026 : December 2026
Starting Date of Application Form : 16th September 2026
Last Date of Application Form : 11th October 2026 
