Abhinava Bharata Gurukula
Abhinava Bharata Gurukula
SPEC – Special Program for Examination and Certification
Abhinava Bharata Gurukula at SVYASA University proudly launches the Special Exam Certificate Program (SPEC), a visionary initiative to revive and institutionalize the traditional Gurukula system in performing arts education.
What Is SPEC?
- SPEC – Special Examinations for Certification program ensures that knowledge is passed down with precision, maintaining the purity and essence of each art form.
- A structured, multi-level certification system for Indian performing arts:
- Pravesha (Introductory)
- Parichaya (Familiarization)
- Praudha (Intermediate)
- Kovida (Advanced)
- Open to a wide range of disciplines:
- Classical dance
- Vocal and instrumental music
- Light Music
- Theatre and other Indian art forms
- Emphasizes holistic growth: Technical skill, cultural understanding, and personal transformation.
Why This Program Matters
- Meets the increasing demand from art institutions for a credible, value-based certification process.
- Begins as a pilot project in Karnataka with plans to expand across:
- All 8 recognized classical dance forms
- 9 genres of Indian music
- 4 categories of instruments (string, wind, percussion, metallic)
- Visual arts and more
VISION
To preserve the purity and essence of India’s rich performing arts traditions, while empowering future generations of artists and educators through meaningful certification.
Objective
To conduct diverse examinations in performing arts connecting to iks system to propogate Indian culture, tradition and heritage.
Purpose
The purpose is to assess and cultivate talent in performing arts through a systematic valuation that fosters their passion for the arts.
Eligibility Criteria to apply for exams for Students
Level 1 exam
Age of the student should be 10 years (From 1.1.2015 to 1.6.2025)
Should have at least two years of training
To attach:
- Study certificate
- Teacher training certificate
Level 2 exam
Three years of gap between Level 1 to level 2
If appearing directly to Level 2, they should complete 15 years of age and five years of training
To attach:
- Birth certificate and SSLC marks card
- Teacher training certificate
Level 3 exam
Three years of gap between Level 2 to level 3
If appearing directly to Level 2, they should complete 18 years of age
Eight years of training in respective field
To attach:
- Birth certificate and PUC or Diploma marks card
- Teacher training certificate
Level 4 exam
One year gap between Level 3 to level 4
If appearing directly to Level 4, they should complete 20 years of age
Ten years of training in respective field
To attach:
- Birth certificate and Bachelor degree Convocation certificate
- Teacher training certificate
Candidate can appear for only one exam in one year.
Model
- 2025- Level 1- Pravesha
- 2028- Level 2 -Parichaya
- 2031- Level 3 – Praudha
- 2032- Level 4 – Kovidaa
Eligibility Criteria for Teacherss/Examiners/Evaluators
Level 1- Pravesha - Examiner – UG, Course name, University (Marks card/ convocation), Pre/Post Vidwath exam certificate
Level 2 -Parichaya- Examiner - PG, Course name, University (Marks card/ convocation), 5 years’ experience after Post Vidwath.(Post Vidwath exam certificate)
Level 3 - Praudha and Level 4- Kovida examiners - PG (mandatory) / PhD, Senior Gurus (testimonials and profile of 10-15lines to be attached), 10 years of experience after Post Vidwath. (Post Vidwath exam certificate)
Fees
Teachers, Examiners registration fees – Rs 250/-
Teachers/Examiners registration fees – Rs 400/-
Institution registration fees – Rs 400/-
Level- 1 - Pravesha registration fees – Rs 1200
Level- 2 - Parichaya registration fees – Rs 1500/-
Level- 3 - Praudha registration fees – Rs 1800/-
Level- 4 - Kovida registration fees – Rs 2000/-