Karnataka and Hindusthani Sangeeta, Tabala, Mrudanga, and Bharatanatya Examinations

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1. Before You Begin

Welcome! This page allows you to register for Sangeeta Bharati’s Indian classical music and dance examinations. Registration runs from Ganesh Chaturthi to Vijayadashami.

Please read this page carefully and enter all information accurately. Your certificates, marks cards, and all official communications will be generated based on the details you provide.

For examination guidelines, grading criteria, and the importance examinations and various examination levels, please refer here.

2. Examination Levels

Optional Levels

The following levels are optional and conducted virtually. These exams can be taken for gradual progress:

    • Pravesha Prathama, Dwiteeya and Truteeya (Junior Levels 1, 2 and 3)

    • Madhyama Prathama, Dwiteeya, Truteeya (Senior Levels 1, 2 and 3)

Mandatory Certification Levels

    • Pravesha Chaturtha (Junior Level 4)

    • Madhyama Chaturtha (Senior Level 4)

These levels are certification levels and considered for final grading, completion certification, scholarship and other opportunities.

Attendance Requirement:

    • Students in the U.S. must appear in person for the mandatory certification levels exams (all papers).

    • In-person appearance is optional for students in other countries.

Madhyama level Eligibility Requirement

To be eligible for any Madhyama level, students must have completed Pravesha Chaturtha (Junior) with a minimum grade of ‘C’.

3. Study Materials

Students may refer to any material that aligns with the syllabus, including:

    • Sangeeta Bharati textbooks

    • Audio/video lessons

  1. All textbooks, syllabi, and supporting materials are available under the Curriculum menu.
  2. Pravesha Dwiteeya Students from all subjects can refer to theory lessons on this YouTube video playlist. Lessons are also available in the textbooks to read.
  3. The previous year’s question papers can be found at this location.

[For Music Students] If you are not using Sangeeta Bharati textbooks, please submit the list of lessons you have learnt here – Karnataka Sangeeta and Hindusthani Sangeeta. Lesson lists must be submitted at least two weeks before the examination.

4. Registration Window

Registration is open from Ganesh Chaturthi to Vijayadashami.
An extension of up to two weeks may be granted, subject to a $25 late fee.

5. Scheduling & Rescheduling

Most examinations will be held on weekends in December. Due to the complexity of scheduling, students should be prepared to appear on any weekend during this month.

If a student needs to reschedule after the schedule is published, a formal rescheduling process must be followed, which includes an administrative fee.

In unavoidable circumstances, students may request for cancellation within the cancellation period and obtain refunds.

6. Theory Classes

Up to ten free theory classes for Pravesha Levels 2, 3 and 4 will begin shortly after registration closes.

    • Music theory classes: Weekend mornings

    • Dance theory classes: Weekend evenings

This schedule is designed to support students taking both music and dance examinations.

7. Confirmation & Communication

After completing registration, students will receive a detailed email confirming their selected examination.

If you do not see the confirmation email, please check your spam/junk folder before contacting Sangeeta Bharati.

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(If you are unsure about your registration number, please refer to the previous marks card. New students should enter "NA".)
The preferred language will be accommodated, subject to examiner availability.
The written examination will be conducted in English only.
One-time fee adjustment at Level 4: The Junior Certification represents a cumulative learning journey. While students may enter at any level based on readiness, Level 4 represents the culmination of all foundational learning (Levels 1–3) and leads to the Junior Certification. The fee structure covers the full Junior Certification, ensuring consistency and fairness across all learning pathways.
One-time fee adjustment at Level 4: Like Junior Certification, the Senior Certification also represents a cumulative learning journey. While students may enter at any level based on readiness, Level 4 represents the culmination of prior learning (Levels 1–3) and leads to the Senior Certification. The fee structure covers the full Senior Certification, ensuring consistency and fairness across all learning pathways.
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