Diploma Programme
For Men
Duration: 2 Years
The programme focuses on grasping the fundamentals of music and establishing a solid foundation for advanced studies. It also emphasizes enhancing English language skills relevant to music theory through writing and communication.
This Diploma Course is offered in two streams: Carnatic (South Indian) and Hindustani (North Indian) systems, in the following five disciplines of music: Carnatic Vocal, Carnatic Instrumental Veena, Carnatic Instrumental Mridangam, Hindustani Vocal and Hindustani Instrumental Tabla.
Upon completing the programme, students can enrol in the Bachelor of Performing Arts (B.P.A.) in Music at SSSIHL or seek teaching positions in educational institutions.
- 10 years of schooling (passed X Std.) from a recognized board, preferably with Music as one of the subjects
- If Music is not offered as a subject in X Standard, the candidate must have completed a Foundation / Certificate course in Music or have had at least six months of training in Music or should have basic knowledge of Music in the concerned subject
- Age: Preferably below 19 years as of 30th June in the year of admission
The selection of the candidate for the programme is solely subject to his performance in the Music Aptitude test.
Note: Exceptionally talented Candidates with a family background in Professional Music and other Fine Arts will also be considered. In such cases, the candidate must produce documentary evidence.
Students can opt for one Main and one Ancillary subject (out of the two options) from the table below.
The Main stream includes both Theory and Practical papers, while the Ancillary stream consists solely of Practical papers. The available Ancillary subjects will depend on the students’ aptitude.
| MAIN Subject | ANCILLARY Subject |
| Carnatic Vocal | Carnatic Instrumental Veena or Carnatic Instrumental Mridangam |
| Carnatic Instrumental Veena | Carnatic Vocal or Carnatic Instrumental Mridangam |
| Carnatic Instrumental Mridangam | Carnatic Vocal or Carnatic Instrumental Veena |
| Hindustani Vocal | Hindustani Instrumental Tabla or Carnatic Instrumental Mridangam |
| Hindustani Instrumental Tabla | Hindustani Vocal or Carnatic Vocal |
YEAR 1
Theory
Main Practical
Ancillary Practical
General English
YEAR 2
Theory
Main Practical
Ancillary Practical
General English