- Only one entry per Institution is allowed. Duration of performance- 10 min.
- Time for stage/ Instruments setting is maximum 5 minutes.
- Maximum number of accompanists is two.
- Participants must bring their own instruments, Casio not allowed.
- Instruments of western origin adopted to the India Raga system are allowed.
- Item can be presented in either Hindustani or Karnatk style.
- Judgment will be based on the qualities like, swara, tal, selection of raga, composition and general impression.