Pracheen Kala Kendra, established in 1956 is an institute dedicated to Art & Culture on the state of Chandigarh. It is affiliated to Kurukshetra University. Kendra operates its 3500 affiliated centers all over the nation and even some abroad to develop the skills of the students in the arena of Dance, Music, and Fine arts throughout the world. It offers diploma and certification courses across classical dance, classical music, recitation, and fine arts. 

Pracheen Kala Kendra Chandigarh Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1956 | Private
Affiliated to Kurukshetra University
Approval UGC
Courses Offered Diploma & Certificate
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Application Mode Offline
Official Website http://www.pracheenkalakendra.org/

Pracheen Kala Kendra Chandigarh Courses

Both Diplomas and Certificate courses offered by Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh on Dance, Music, and Painting (Fine arts) are tabulated below.

Course Specializations Duration
Prarambhik Classical Dance, Classical Music (Vocal and Instrumental included), Recitation, Fine Arts 2 years
Bhushan Classical Dance, Classical Music (Vocal and Instrumental included), Recitation, Fine Arts 3 years after Prarambhik
Visharad Classical Dance, Classical Music (Vocal and Instrumental included), Recitation, Fine Arts 2 years after Bhushan
Bhaskar Classical Dance, Classical Music (Vocal and Instrumental included), Recitation, Fine Arts 2 years after Visharad
Churamani Classical Dance, Classical Music (Vocal and Instrumental included), Recitation, Fine Arts Minimum of 3 years after Bhaskar

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Pracheen Kala Kendra Chandigarh Admission

Prarambhik is the initial and essential course for all the other four courses. Mere pass in 10th examination is the basic admission criteria at Kendra. For getting admission to the final Churamani course, one needs to complete all the 4 courses first. Admission takes place solely with the decision of college management Candidates can apply for this examination offline.

Application Procedure:

  • Candidates can download the admission form for the year 2020-2021 
  • Fill this application based on the preferred course/examination and affix the self-attested photo of the candidate.
  • Attach self-attested photocopies of the required documents 
  • Pay the fees via NEFT/ DD/ RTGS
  • Hand over the application directly or by mail to Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sector 35-B, Chandigarh-160022.

Pracheen Kala Kendra Chandigarh Scholarships

There are regular schemes of scholarships for meritorious students based on their performance in examinations that are conducted by Kendra. Students receiving those scholarships get opportunities for further education and training under well-experienced teachers of the Kendra. After completing their training they receive assistance in obtaining placements in private & public educational institutes.

Pracheen Kala Kendra Chandigarh Facilities 

The key facilities of Pracheen Kala Kendra that shapes the student’s future who take up their courses are as follows:

  • Auditorium- Bhaskar Rao Indoor Auditorium is established with the seating capacity of over 150 persons at a time to conduct any special events/ Monthly Baithaks.
  • Audi-Video Cell- The video and audio recordings of the successful artists are found in the Audi-Video Cell.
  • Hostel- Good Hostel with fully furnished and spacious rooms is provided at an affordable cost to the students coming from abroad and far away cities from Chandigarh. Also, modern kitchen, entertainment lobbies are the add-on to the students.
  • Library- Rare books, materials, and magazines, etc pertaining to dance and music are available easily to the students.
  • Guest House- Luxurious guest facilities are being complimentarily offered to various artists/gurus who pays the visit at this institute

Pracheen Kala Kendra Chandigarh FAQs

Ques: Can I take admission online?

Ans: No, the admission process is conducted offline

Ques: Are any zonal Offices available?

Ans: Yes, there are 3 zonal offices currently under the supervision of Pracheen Kala Kendra operating at Mohali, Kolkata, and Delhi.

Ques: What are the entrance exams accepted by this institute?

Ans: No, there is no entrance exam required for admission.

Ques: Whether the courses/diplomas offered by Kendra recognized nationally?

Ans: Yes, the courses/diplomas offered by this institute are recognized nationally. 

Ques: Which are the most recognized courses at this institute?

Ans: Diplomas of Visharad and Bhaskar awarded by this institute are the most recognized courses and are equivalent to Graduate and Post-Graduate qualification level in music respectively.