The Sarvajanik College of Performing Arts, known in the society by its abbreviation i.e. SCOPA, was established in June 2010. It was inaugurated on 8th October 2010 by Sarita Joshi, an eminent actor of Gujarati and Marathi Theatre, in the presence of the then University vice-chancellor Dr.B.A. Prajapati. The first batch of 27 students was admitted in June 2010.
The Sarvajanik College of Performing Arts, known in the society by its abbreviation i.e. SCOPA, was established in June 2010. It was inaugurated on 8th October 2010 by Sarita Joshi, an eminent actor of Gujarati and Marathi Theatre, in the presence of the then University vice-chancellor Dr.B.A. Prajapati. The first batch of 27 students was admitted in June 2010. Currently, in the academic year 2017-18, the total number of registered students in degree and diploma courses is SCOPA an officially recognized Performing Arts College by the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University. With the inception of Sarvajanik University in the year 2021 SCOPA is now one of the constituent colleges of Sarvajanik University. It is the first and the only college of Performing Arts in the whole of south Gujarat. The college offers degree courses in performing arts viz. Music, Dance, and Drama up to post-graduation.
Shri Pankaj Kapadia Sarvajanik College of Performing Arts, Surat Affiliated with the is Sarvajanik University, Surat, and is Approved by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
The College offers four programs of Degrees The College offers Courses offered by Undergraduate and postgraduate Bachelor of Performing Arts (B.P.A.) Music, Bachelor of Performing Arts (B.P.A.) Dance, Bachelor of Performing Arts (B.P.A.) Drama, Diploma in Acting, Diploma in Music, Diploma in Bharatanatyam, Diploma in Kathak, Master of Performing Arts (M.P.A.) Drama, Master of Performing Arts (M.P.A.) Music Vocal, Master of Performing Arts (M.P.A.) Dance.
Shri Pankaj Kapadia Sarvajanik College of Performing Arts, Surat of Advanced Studies has a large and well-maintained campus and offers a tranquil learning environment. The buildings are modern and equipped with the latest technology from Shri Pankaj Kapadia Sarvajanik College of Performing Arts, Surat which facilitates teaching and teacher development. The classrooms, units, and laboratories of the Shri Pankaj Kapadia Sarvajanik College of Performing Arts, Surat of Advanced Studies are spacious, comfortable, and designed to ensure the highest quality of education. The library is excellent too, with a huge range of books, online resources, and knowledgeable librarians.
Some Other Facilities of the Shri Pankaj Kapadia Sarvajanik College of Performing Arts, Surat are:
To foster a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment that values the pursuit of knowledge. To empower students with knowledge and skills and make them successful learners and responsible citizens.
Transforming lives through learning Nurturing an environment of intellectual excellence, inculcating values, identifying talents, and above all making good human beings.