The Kendra's training programme has been carefully structured and is comprehensive. Spread over a period of 13 years the various courses can take a student through an elementary foundation course (for school/college going students) to the highest level of professional training. 13 years training programmes of Kathak Kendra can be divided into two parts on the basis of courses offered – Elementary Course and Advance Level Course. Elementary course is consists of 5-year Foundation Course and 3-year Diploma (Pass) Course in total 8 years training programme. Whereas the advance course has 3¬year Diploma (Hons.) Course and 2-year Post Diploma Course. The classes for elementary courses are conducted in the Peripheral and Accredited Centres of the Kendra and the advance course is carried in the main Kendra.

Elementary Courses:
Elementary Course is being provided mainly to encourage school/ college going students. This course has been designed for the purpose of promoting this form of dance amongst young talents and serves as a feeder course for advanced level course of the Kendra. Classes are held in the afternoon session between 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm on three days in a week.

5-Year Foundation Course Age Limit: 9 to 14 years Minimum Education Qualification: Class 3rd Pass Technical Qualification: Entrance Examination would be undertaken for seeking admission for this course, in which students are tested for their graceful body movements, aptitude and sensitivity to rhythms.

3-Year Diploma (Pass) Course Age Limit: 14 to 19 years Minimum Education Qualification: Class 8th Pass Technical Qualification :
Regular students who have passed the foundation course of the Kendra with at least 60% marks OR any outsider who, if not gone through the foundation course of Kendra but possesses an equal training, in terms of content and style, is eligible to apply for this course. The eligible applicants will have to go through a practical admission test. Selection of trainee will purely on meritorious basis.

Advance Courses
This is a full time course, specially designed to prepare students for a high standard performance potential so that after completing the course, he/she can become a successful stage artist. This is an advance level full time course, designed with a view to prepare the students for acquiring performance capabilities of high professional standards. After completing the course, he/she can become a Kathak soloist and can assume the responsibilities of a teacher. Besides the primary dance course, a student in the Diploma (Hons.) course will have to undergo training in Vocal (Hindustani Classical) / Tabla / Pakhawaj as allied subjects. Training in Yoga is also compulsory for the students of this Course. Knowledge of theoretical aspects of dance brings depth in dance. For this purpose, theory classes are organized regularly. Classes are held for six days in a week between 9.00 am to 7.00 pm. Number of seats available for admission to the first year of the course is limited to 20. No direct admissions are given in 2nd Year and onwards.

3-Year Diploma (Hons.) Course Age Limit : 17 to 22 years Minimum Educational Qualification: 10th Pass Technical Qualification : Regular students who have passed the Diploma (Pass) course of the Kendra with at least 60% marks OR any outsider who, if not gone through the Diploma (Pass) course of Kendra but possesses an equal training, in terms of content and style, is eligible to apply for this course. The eligible applicants will have to go through a practical performance test and an interview thereafter. Selection of trainee will purely on meritorious basis. Number of seats available for admission to the first year of the course is limited to 20.

2-Year Post Diploma Course Age Limit : 20 to 26 years Minimum Educational Qualification: 12th Pass Technical Qualification: Diploma (Hons.) passed students of Kendra with atleast 65% are eligible to apply for Post Diploma course. The eligible applicants will have to go through a practical performance test dance, vocal and percussion instrument playing, followed by an interview. Selection of trainee will purely on meritorious basis. Number of seats available for admission to the first year of the course is limited to 20.

5-Year Diploma Course in Tabla/Pakhawaj
Considering the importance of Tabla and Pakhawaj accompaniment with Kathak Dance, this 5 year special course has been prepared. Classes for the course are held 6 days a week between 12.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Maximum 5 students can be admitted in the first year of this course on the basis of entrance exam.
Age Limit : 14 to 22 years Minimum Educational Qualification: 10th Pass Technical Qualification: Talented candidates must have aptitude for percussion playing and sensitivity to rhythms so that the student could become a capable Tabla / Pakhawaj Artist.