M.P.A. in Mridangam 

at Bangalore University, Mysore Road

OR A graduate with minimum 50% marks secured in a P.G> Diploma or two years Diploma or four years certificate course in Mrudanga conducted either by any recognized University of any State outside Karnataka or Central Institutions / Universities or Certificate course in Mrudanga. Any degree with certificate course in Music. OR All India Radio/Dooradharshan Gradation. OR Diploma in Mridanga or five years of learning certificate by any veteran musician.