General Instructions

• • The syllabus outlined below represents the minimum requirements for Junior Certification.
  • The curriculum is cumulative. Compositions, skills, and competencies introduced at earlier levels remain part of the expected repertoire and proficiency at subsequent levels.
  • Lessons and compositions from previous levels may be included in subsequent levels.
  • Students may appear for an examination at any level based on their preparedness.
  • Level 4 is mandatory for Junior Certification and must be successfully completed to receive the certification.
  • The Level 4 certification examination must be taken in person.
  • Students are free to refer to appropriate learning materials and select compositions of their choice, subject to the requirements of the syllabus.
  • Bhajans should be dedicated to the Gods and Goddesses worshipped in Sanatana Dharma. Students may refer to the Rana Sangeetam book for sample Bhajans.
  • As Sangeeta Bharati’s syllabus is Guru- and Sampradaya-agnostic, students may learn and present compositions according to the tradition and teaching methodology of their Guru. Students must provide the examiner with a detailed list of the compositions they have prepared for the examination, including Raga, Tala, Composer, and Language, at least one week before the examination. The list must be submitted as a PDF to exams@sangeetabharati.org. This requirement does not apply to students following Sangeeta Bharati textbooks.
  • The detailed syllabus can be found in the Bharatanatya Pravesha textbook.