Shanti Sangita Academy nurtures excellence in Carnatic vocal music through structured online instruction and certification. Our graded examinations and carefully curated syllabus are designed by experienced Carnatic musicians to build a strong foundation and foster musical aesthetics.
Quick Facts
- 8 graded online exams
- Open enrollment — learn anywhere
- Expert-curated syllabus
- Qualified instructors available
Our Programs
We offer eight graded examinations that assess and certify learners’ proficiency in Carnatic vocal music. All exams are conducted fully online, enabling participation from anywhere in the world.
Grade 1
- Sarali Varisai – 3 speed
- Jantai Varisai – 3 speed
- Melsthayi – 3 speed
- Small Bajans – 4
Grade 2
- 7 Alankarams First Speed
- Geetham- 4
- Bajans – 4
- Annamacharya Kirtana
- Bharathiyar song or any Patriotic song
Grade 3
- Any 4 of the Geethams – (Mohanam, Sudha Saveri, Kalyani, Kamboji, Saveri, Anandha Bairavi)
- Jathiswaram – 1
- Swara Jathi – 1
- Divyanama Kirtana of Thyagarajar – 1
- Thirupugazh or Meera Bajan – 1
- Thevaram or small purandaradasar Kriti – 1
Grade 4
- Tana Varnam – Mohanam, Alankaram in the following Ragas
- a. Shankarabaranam
- b. Pantuvarali
- Swarajati – 1
- Utsava Sampradaya Keerthana or Divya nama Keertana of Thyagarajar
- Kritis in praise of
- a. Ganesha
- b. Saraswati
- c. Krishna
- Thirupavai or any Bajan
Grade 5
- Alankaram in Kalyani, Hamsadwani
- Tana Varnam any 2 among the following
- a. Saveri
- b. Kalyani
- c. Vasantha
- d. Hamsadvani
- Any Kritis in the following Raga
- a. Mohanam
- b. Hamsadwani
- c. Vasantha
- d. Mayamalava goula
- Thirupugazh or Purandara Dasar Kriti
- Thevaram or Bajan
Grade 6
- Tana Varnam – 2
- Muthuswami Dikshidar Kriti – 1
- Thyagarajar Kriti -1
- Swathi Thirunal Kriti – 1
- Oothukadu Venkata Subbaiyer Kriti – 1
- Papanasam Sivan Kriti
- Ragamalika Kriti – 1
- Thillana
Grade 7
- Tana Varnam – 2
- Gana Raga Pancharatnam – 1
- Kamalamba Navavarnam or any Pancharatnam (group kriti) of Thyagarajar
- Krithis in the following Raga and Identification of the same Ragas
- Kamboji
- Nattai
- Lathangi
- Purvikalyani
- Bhilahari
- Behag
- Ashtapathi – 1
- Purandaradasar Kriti – 1
- Thirupavai or Abhang – Any 1
- Thiruvempavai or Annamacharya Keertana
Grade 8
- Tana Varnam – 1
- Ganaraga pancharatnam or long ragamalika with more than 5 ragas.
- Kritis in the following ragas:
- Kalyani
- Pantuvarali
- Thodi
- Kapi
- Sahana
- Atana
- Thillana
- Tevaram
- Tharangam
- Thirupugazh
Devotional Songs
One each for the following festivals
- Varalakshmi pooja
- Ganesha chaturthi
- Janmashtami
- Kandhar sashti
- Navaratri/Saraswati puja
Two songs each of the following composers
- Papanasam sivan
- Badrachalam Ramadas
- Annamacharya
- Purandara dasar
One each of the following compositions
- Utsava sampradaya Keerthana (Thyagarajar)
- Divya nama keertana (Thyagarajar)
- Tevaram
- Thiruppavai
- Thiruvempavai
- Thirupugazh
- Ashtapathi
- Abhang
- Devotional song of Bharathiyar
Who Can Enroll
Students learning from any Carnatic teacher or institution are eligible to register for our certification exams. We also provide qualified instructors for those who prefer training directly under the academy.
Our Team
Mrs Geetha Giri
M.A (Music)
Curriculum Director and Head of the Department of Music
Our Philosophy
We emphasise a balance of technical rigour and aesthetic understanding — ensuring learners not only perform but truly understand the music.
Future Plans
Shanti Sangita Academy intends to expand into other forms of Indian classical music in the near future, continuing our mission to preserve and promote India’s musical heritage.