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Turning arts training into recognized qualifications
ABSKM is a dedicated examination and certification board for music, dance and fine arts. We give academies the structure to assess students and award nationally standardized, government-registered certificates — without changing how or where they teach.
A certification board built for the arts
Many academies deliver excellent training but have no formal way to prove it. ABSKM brings academic structure, standardized assessment and recognized credentials to arts education across the country.
Collaborate
We partner with dance, music and fine-arts academies nationwide as Authorized ABSKM Centres.
Certify
Academies can award nationally standardized certificates backed by a documented examination framework.
Empower
Institutes keep teaching at their own centres — no relocation, no disruption to ongoing classes.
Cultivated · Celebrated · Certified
From the stage to the studio, ABSKM certification spans the full spectrum of the performing and fine arts.
Music
Guitar · Tabla · Vocal · Sitar & more
Dance
Classical · Folk · Western · Contemporary
Fine Arts
Drawing · Painting · Craft · Digital Art
Why certification matters
🔍 The current gap
Many arts academies deliver quality training but lack a formal examination framework, leading to:
- No documented record of academic progression
- No standardized, level-based assessments
- Limited recognition for teaching and professional roles
🎗 The ABSKM solution
ABSKM provides a centralized system that:
- Validates skills through a structured framework
- Creates long-term academic value for every student
- Issues nationally recognized, standardized credentials
How ABSKM works
A seamless integration model for existing academies — no disruption to ongoing teaching.
Authorize
Academy becomes an Authorized ABSKM Centre.
Train
Students continue regular training at the academy.
Register
Eligible students are registered for examinations.
Examine
Exams are conducted at the academy's premises.
Evaluate
Work is assessed per ABSKM guidelines.
Certify
Official certificates are issued by ABSKM.
Nine progressive levels
From first principles to professional mastery — a documented journey for every student.
Foundation
Basic skill development, fundamental concepts, theory and a practical skill exam.
Academy AssessedIntermediate
Technical proficiency and performance skills.
ABSKM ExaminedAdvanced
Internship / practical exposure and applied assessment.
ABSKM ExaminedProfessional
Mastery-level performance, internship and professional credentials.
ABSKM ExaminedValue for students and academies alike
For students
- A nationally recognized certificate proving your skill level
- A clear 9-level pathway — always know where you stand
- Recognition useful for teaching jobs, auditions and further study
- A convocation ceremony to celebrate the milestone
For academies
- Board affiliation that signals credibility to parents
- A ready-made syllabus framework — no course design from scratch
- Formal exams that improve student retention and progression
- "ABSKM Authorized" as a trust signal in your marketing
Certification & convocation
🎓 Student certificate
Specifies subject, level attained and grade awarded.
📄 Detailed marksheet
A comprehensive breakdown of performance across all components.
🛡 Academy recognition
Recognizes the institute as an Authorized ABSKM Centre.
- A dedicated convocation ceremony adds prestige and academic significance
- A memorable milestone in every student's journey
Guided by accomplished artists & educators
Performers, scholars and teachers dedicated to elevating arts education across India.
Varsha Panwar
📍 Mumbai
- Ph.D (pursuing) · UGC-NET JRF
- PG, Hindustani Vocal
- Instructor, Shankar Mahadevan Academy
Suhruth Rao
📍 Bengaluru
- Hindustani Classical Vocalist · 10+ yrs
- 100+ concerts pan-India
- Dhanvantari Prashasti 2026
@suhruth_rao
Mohit Shreedhar
📍 Delhi
- Kathak Performer · Jaipur Gharana
- Performed at the G20 Summit
- Shows across 3 continents
@kathak_shridhar
Dr. Khyati Jajoo
📍 Jodhpur
- MA English · Doctorate in Kathak
- Performer & scholar
- 3 Lakh+ YouTube subscribers
@khyati_kj
Dr. Kanchan Jajoo
📍 Jodhpur
- MA Music — Gold Medalist
- Sitar specialist & vocal artist
- Arts educator & academy head
@kanchanjajoo
Give your students credentials that count
Join the growing network of Authorized ABSKM Centres and let arts education carry the same academic seriousness as any other subject.