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Digital Examination
Attend your IMDDC examination through the applicable DIGITAL examination process.
- Online registration
- Digital examination process
- Online assessment
- Result publication
- Certification
Examinations
IMDDC Examinations
Learn. Prepare. Appear. Get Certified.
The Indian Music and Dance Development Centre (IMDDC) offers a structured graded examination system for music and dance, providing learners with a progressive pathway from foundational learning to advanced levels.
IMDDC Graded Examination System
A Progressive Pathway for Every Level
- 01
Foundation Level
Initial – Grade 2
- Initial
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- 02
Intermediate Level
Grade 3 – Grade 5
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- 03
Advanced Level
Grade 6 – Grade 8
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
Examination Fee Structure
Applicable to all IMDDC music and dance categories
| Grade | Exam Fee | GST (18%) | Fee Collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Grade | ₹1,000 | ₹180 | ₹1,180 |
| Grade 1 | ₹1,100 | ₹198 | ₹1,298 |
| Grade 2 | ₹1,200 | ₹216 | ₹1,416 |
| Grade 3 | ₹1,300 | ₹234 | ₹1,534 |
| Grade 4 | ₹1,400 | ₹252 | ₹1,652 |
| Grade 5 | ₹1,500 | ₹270 | ₹1,770 |
| Grade 6 | ₹1,600 | ₹288 | ₹1,888 |
| Grade 7 | ₹1,700 | ₹306 | ₹2,006 |
| Grade 8 | ₹1,800 | ₹324 | ₹2,124 |
The above fee structure applies to all IMDDC examination categories.
How to appear for an IMDDC Examination
A Simple Step-by-Step Process
- 01
Choose Your Discipline & Grade
Select the music or dance discipline and appropriate grade.
- 02
Get the Syllabus
Access the prescribed IMDDC syllabus and learning resources.
- 03
Prepare
Learn and practise with the support of your teacher, syllabus, books and audio learning files.
- 04
Check the Exam Schedule
Select the applicable examination date and mode.
- 05
Register & Pay
Complete registration and examination fee payment.
- 06
Attend the Examination
Appear through the applicable Online or Offline Examination Mode.
- 07
Assessment
Your examination is evaluated according to the prescribed IMDDC assessment framework.
- 08
Result
Check your examination result after evaluation.
- 09
Certification
Receive the applicable IMDDC Certificate upon successful completion.
Examination Modes
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Offline Examination
Attend your examination at an applicable IMDDC examination centre.
- Examination centre allocation
- Scheduled examination
- In-person assessment
- Result publication
- Certification
Examination Guidelines
Download the guide or watch the video.
IMDDC Digital Examination Guide
Category-wise guidance for Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Vocal, Freestyle / Western Dance, Keyboard, Guitar and Drums.
Guidelines videoThe video will be available here soon.
Guidelines video
Play the IMDDC guidelines video here.
Demo: plays a file from your computer in this browser only. Nothing is saved or published.
Book Your Examination
Choose your category and grade, then register and pay for your IMDDC examination.