The Kendra has the professional competence and infrastructure for holding various examinations in Indian Classical Music (both vocal & instrumental), Classical Dances and Fine Arts (Painting). It holds two examinations in a year i.e. Annual and Bi-Annual (from PP-1 to Visharad final). The Annual examinations are held during the month of December/January and Bi-Annual examinations during the month of August/September every year. The Bhaskar examinations (6th and 7th year) are held in the month of August/September each year.
| S.No. | Course | Subjects | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prarambhik | Classical Music (vocal and instrumental) Or Classical Dance Or Fine Arts (Painting) Or Recitation | 2-Year preliminary course |
| 2 | Bhushan | Classical Music (vocal and instrumental) Or Classical Dance Or Fine Arts (Painting) Or Recitation | 3-Year course after Prarambik |
| 3 | Visharad | Classical Music (vocal and instrumental) Or Classical Dance Or Fine Arts (Painting) Or Recitation | 2-Year course after Bhushan |
| 4 | Bhaskar | Classical Music (vocal and instrumental) Or Classical Dance Or Fine Arts (Painting) Or Recitation | 2-Year course after Visharad |
| 5 | Churamani | Classical Music (vocal and instrumental Or Classical Dance Or Recitation | Minimum 3- Year research after Bhaskar under the guidance of celebrated Indian scholar(s) in the relevant subject |
The Kendra awards the certificates and diplomas to the successful candidates in the following subjects:
- Vocal Music
- Instrumental Music (Sitar, Sarod, Violin, Esraj, Sarangi, Vichitra Veena, Flute, Guitar Etc.)
- Bhav Sangeet
- Tabla and Pakhawaj
- Rabindra Sangeet
- Nazrul Geeti
- Odissi Vocal Music
- Mardala (Pakhawaj)
- Kathak Dance
- Bharatnatyam Dance
- Manipuri Dance
- Odissi Dance
- Kuchipudi Dance
- Tagore Dance
- Fine Arts (Painting)
- Carnatic Vocal Music
- Carnatic Instrumental Music (Veena, Violin and Flute)
- Mridangam, etc.
The courses for the examinations have been designed and graded after careful consideration and planning in collaboration with the recognized experts so that they meet both academic and professional requirements. Weightage is also given to methodical learning upholding the highest norms and standards on the lines of universities and examination boards. All the examinations of the Kendra are conducted on a date and time notified by the Kendra as per date-sheet of examinations through affiliated centres by appointing examiners (both theory and practical) under a well-guarded arrangement employing all the safeguards necessary for conducting such professional examinations. Every year about three lakh students appeared in the various examinations conducted by the Kendra through its network of affiliated centers all over the India and abroad.
Examination Wing
The examination wing headed by Registrar comprises of Additional Registrar , Deputy Registrar , Controller of Examination in association of other supportive staff of the Kendra , is looking after the entire examination arrangement including processing of admission forms of the students received from more than 3800 affiliated centres of the Kendra scattered all over the country and abroad. Appointment of examiners, holding of Theory and Practical examinations, compilation of marks and preparation of results, issuance of certificates and diplomas, holding of Convocations of successful students of Visharad and Bhaskar at different city centres, allocation of examination centres, liaison with affiliated institutions, etc. are some of the prime functions of this wing.
Pracheen Kala Kendra 