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TIMES NIE Spotlight - Indian Instrumental Competition

by SaPa (Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts)

Mode

Hybrid

Eligibility

Class 3–12

Fee

Free

Duration

5 mins for the initial round

About This Opportunity

The TIMES NIE Spotlight Indian Instrumental Competition is one of India's largest inter-school music contests, presented by the Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts (SaPa) and Times NIE. This national platform encourages young instrumentalists to display their skills in Indian classical and light classical music, aiming to discover and nurture the next generation of musical talent.

Participation is open to students from Grade 3 upwards in Times NIE member schools or SaPa in Schools partner institutions. The competition features two age categories for fair evaluation: a junior group for Grades 3-5 and a senior group for Grade 6 and above, allowing young artists to compete with their peers.

Eligibility

Grade Level
Class 3–12
Age Range
8 - 18 years
Location
Nationwide

Open to students from Grade 3 upwards, divided into Junior (Grades 3-5) and Senior (Grades 6+) categories. A key requirement is that participants must be from a Times NIE member school or a SaPa in Schools partner institution.

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Benefits

  • Grand prize of ₹5,000 cash.
  • Category winners receive ₹2,000 cash.
  • Up to 50% scholarship for one year at SaPa for the grand winner.
  • Exclusive mentorship session with Dr. L. Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam.
  • Certificates and trophies for all semi-finalists, finalists, and winners.
  • Gain national recognition as a talented young musician.
  • Access to self-paced music courses on the SaPa Learning Management System (LMS) for finalists.
  • Up to 50% scholarship for courses at SaPa.

Academic Details

Instrumental Music

Difficulty: Intermediate

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