Kala Utsav - National Vocal Music Competition
by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Cash prize to Rs 25000
Kala Utsav is a Ministry of Education program for students in Grades 9 to 12. Its vocal music competition has a solo category for classical or semi-classical singing and a group category of up to 4 students for folk, devotional, patriotic or light music.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 1 to 4
Duration
Multi-day national finale typically held in the second week of November
Eligibility
Open to students in Grades 9 to 12. Each student takes part in one category only.
- Grade level
- Grade 9 to 12
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Studying in Grades 9 to 12.
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Award
Cash prizes up to ₹25,000
National-level winners receive cash prizes of ₹25,000 (first), ₹20,000 (second) and ₹15,000 (third) under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
Prizes
Trophies and national cash prizes
National-level trophies for the top three positions.
Certificate
NCERT & Ministry of Education Certificate
Participants and winners receive certificates issued by NCERT and the Ministry of Education under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
Recognized by
Recognition
National recognition from Ministry of Education
How to apply
- 1Students prepare their performance under the supervision of school authorities
Rules and guidelines
- Solo: one student sings classical or semi-classical music
- Group: up to 4 students sing folk, devotional, patriotic or light music
- Each student takes part in one category only
- Professional artists or performers may not take part
About this opportunity
Kala Utsav is a program of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, that showcases the artistic talent of school students. It is open to students in Grades 9 to 12.
Vocal music has two categories. In the solo category, one student sings classical or semi-classical music. In the group category, up to 4 students sing folk, devotional, patriotic or light music. Each student takes part in one category only, and professional artists or performers may not take part. Students prepare their performance under the supervision of school authorities.
Authorities must ensure equal participation of girls and boys, and the participation of students from socio-economically disadvantaged groups, including children with special needs, at every level.
How entries are judged
Evaluation is based on tonal quality, rhythmic sense, command over the chosen tradition, lyrical clarity, stage presence and overall presentation. The national-level video and textual summary each carry weightage in the final score.
Academic details
What's covered
Solo: classical or semi-classical singing. Group of up to 4 students: folk, devotional, patriotic or light music.
Frequently asked questions
Who can take part?
Students in Grades 9 to 12.
What can my child sing?
Classical or semi-classical music in the solo category. Folk, devotional, patriotic or light music in the group category.
How many students can be in a group?
Up to 4 students.
Can my child enter both the solo and the group category?
No. Each student takes part in one category only.
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