Grade B (20 Ragas) :
		20 Ragas
		2 Dhrupads
		2 Thumris or Dadras or Bhajans
Grade B+ (30 Ragas) :
		4 Dhrupads
		2 Dhamars
		4 Thumris or Dadras or Bhajans
Grade A (40 Ragas) :
		6 Dhrupads
		4 Dhamars
		2 (each) Thumris, Dadras and Bhajans/light compositions.
Grade A+(50 Ragas) :
		50 Ragas with all the requirements of Grade A and the ability of creating compositions.

The knowledge of a variety of compositions in each raga and the use of different taals in compositions are required in an increasing degree for each higher grade.

Discontinuation
If a scholar fails to show improvement in his or her standards in more than three consecutive gradation tests, then the training and scholarship may be automatically terminated. The candidate can rejoin ITC-SRA, but only through a fresh audition and without any relaxation in the age limit.

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