Prayag Sangeet Samiti is an institute imparting education in

Hindustani Classical music Hindustani classical music is the classical music of northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. It may also be called North Indian classical music or, in Hindustani, ''shastriya sangeet'' (). It is played in instruments like the violin, si ...

, in Allahabad, India. It awards diplomas and certificates in vocal music, instrumental music as well as classical dance. It was established in 1926. This institution is registered under the Indian Societies Act (Act No.XXI of 1860). The major aim of this organization is to propagate various vocal and instrumental music streams that are widely recognized by state governments, universities and educational bodies. In 2007, it started awarding degrees and diplomas in Minor Subjects also. The Institute is mainly concentrated in North India and has produced a number of prominent artists from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar and other north-eastern states. Its diplomas and degrees are recognized by a number of UGC accredited institutions and notable universities in music such as

Banaras Hindu University Banaras Hindu University (BHU) IAST: kāśī hindū viśvavidyālaya IPA: /kaːʃiː hɪnd̪uː ʋɪʃwəʋid̪jaːləj/), is a collegiate, central, and research university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, and founded in 1916 ...

Central Board of Secondary Education The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a national level board of education in India for public and private schools, controlled and managed by the Government of India. Established in 1929 by a resolution of the government, the Board ...

among others. They are considered equivalent to degrees of Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts at many institutions such as National Academy of Hindustani Music and Bhatkhande College of Music, Lucknow, Madhav Sangit Mahavidyalaya, Gwalior, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Poona, Bhartiya Sangeet Pathshala, Baroda and Indira Kala Sangeet Vidyalaya, Khairagarh.

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Prayag Sangeet Samiti (website)
* {{authority control Music schools in India Education in Allahabad Indian classical music Organisations based in Allahabad 1926 establishments in India Arts organizations established in 1926