Pracheen Kala Kendra Music Exams & Certificates in Kolkata
Learn Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti and classical vocal at Surmandal, and appear for music examinations with certificates from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh.
Annual Exam 2026-27: key dates
Pracheen Kala Kendra has fixed the theory examinations of the Annual Session 2026-27 for Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 January 2027, for Bhushan Pratham Khand (1st year) to Visharad Final (5th year). Exams run in a morning session (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) and an afternoon session (2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Source: Pracheen Kala Kendra circular no. 02/2026-27, dated 1 April 2026, and pracheenkalakendra.org. Information checked on 21 October 2026. Dates, fees and rules are set by the Kendra and may change, so please confirm with us or the Kendra.
Exam sessions every year
- Annual examinations: December or January
- Bi-Annual examinations: August or September
- Bhaskar examinations (6th and 7th year): August or September
Levels: Prarambhik, Bhushan, Visharad, Bhaskar
- Prarambhik: 2-year preliminary course (Part 1 and Part 2)
- Bhushan: 3-year course after Prarambhik (Part 1 / 1st year, Part 2 / 2nd year, Final / 3rd year)
- Visharad: 2-year course after Bhushan (Part 1 / 4th year, Final / 5th year)
- Bhaskar: 2-year course after Visharad (6th and 7th year)
- Churamani: minimum 3-year research stage after Bhaskar
Vocal music subjects in the 2026-27 date-sheet
The Annual 2026-27 theory date-sheet includes Rabindra Sangeet (vocal and instrumental), Nazrul Geeti, Vocal Classical and Bhav Sangeet, along with instrumental music, dance, recitation and other subjects. Ask your teacher which subject and level fits you.
Good to know before you apply
- In Prarambhik Part 1 and Part 2 a candidate may appear in up to three subjects. From Bhushan 1st to 3rd year, up to two subjects if the timings do not clash. After Bhushan Final, one subject a year.
- Candidates up to the 2nd year may appear in both the Bi-Annual and the Annual session of a year.
- From the 2nd year (Bhushan Part 2), a copy of the previous pass result is needed. From the 4th year (Visharad Part 1), a copy of the date-of-birth certificate and a passport photograph are needed too.
- Minimum age rules apply to the higher years, so check them on the exam form.
- The form is filled in by the candidate and signed by the centre in-charge. Forms are sent to the Kendra's Chandigarh or Mohali office.
Pracheen Kala Kendra in Kolkata
The Kendra's Kolkata Zonal Office is at 47/1A Shyam Pukur Street, Shyambazar, Kolkata 700004 (phone 033-25336353), and exam forms are available there too. The head office is in Sector 35-B, Chandigarh 160022.
How Surmandal helps you prepare
- One-to-one guidance on the syllabus and your exam pieces, which is our speciality
- Regular revision and practice, in class and at home
- Guidance on the form, documents and last dates, so nothing is missed
Planning a BA or MA in music?
If you want to study music at a university, read our guide to BA and MA music courses at Rabindra Bharati University and Visva-Bharati, with the ragas in their official vocal curricula.
Learning without an exam
Exams are optional. Many students learn for the joy of singing or for performing, and take an exam later, or never. We teach in the same way either way.
Pracheen Kala Kendra Exam FAQ
Which music exams can Surmandal students take?
Surmandal students can appear for music examinations and receive certificates from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, in subjects such as Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti and Vocal Classical.
When is the next Pracheen Kala Kendra exam?
The theory examinations of the Annual Session 2026-27 are on 9 and 10 January 2027 (Saturday and Sunday), for Bhushan Pratham Khand (1st year) to Visharad Final (5th year).
What is the last date to submit the exam form for 2026-27?
Forms are accepted without late fee up to 30 November 2026, with a late fee of Rs. 15 per form up to 15 December 2026, and with a late fee of Rs. 20 per form up to 20 December 2026. No form is accepted after 24 December 2026.
What are the levels: Prarambhik, Bhushan, Visharad and Bhaskar?
Prarambhik is a 2-year preliminary course, Bhushan is a 3-year course after Prarambhik, Visharad is a 2-year course after Bhushan, Bhaskar is a 2-year course after Visharad, and Churamani is a minimum 3-year research stage after Bhaskar.
Will I get a certificate?
Pracheen Kala Kendra awards certificates and diplomas to successful candidates.
Do I have to take the exam to learn at Surmandal?
No. Exams are optional. You can learn for enjoyment, for performing, or for a certificate.
Where can I get Pracheen Kala Kendra exam forms in Kolkata?
The Kendra's Kolkata Zonal Office, 47/1A Shyam Pukur Street, Shyambazar, Kolkata 700004 (phone 033-25336353), also has examination forms. You can also ask Surmandal for guidance.
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