Sangeetacharya is the highest title conferred by Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal. Once can do this examination is two ways, either by writing a research paper or by giving musical recital. Music being a performing art. Dr. Neeta Bhabhe preferred giving a recital. She also had to write a research paper carrying 100 marks, which had to be in relevance with her actual presentation, which carries 400 marks. Out of these 400, 200 marks are allotted to viva examination and 200 to the actual presentation. Total 500 mark examination.

The curriculums is like this:

1. Poorvi-Gauri Variety, 2. Marwa That – Panchang Variety, 3. Kedar-Kalyan – Bihag Variety,
4. Bilawal-Nata Variety, 5. Malhar – Bahar Variety, 6. Sarang-Dhanshri Variety,
7. Kanada Variety, 8. Bhairav Variety, 9. Todi-Asawari Bhairavi Variety
 

Out of these 78 Ragas and those which are close to them are to be studied thoroughly. Their actual presentation is to be accompanied by detailed discussion regarding Alap-Tana style, typical application of notes etc.

Dr. Neeta wrote her paper with the title “Prachalit Uttar Hindustani Kantha Sangeetatil Rag badhati madhye swara lagavanche mahatwa” (The importance of note-application in Raga-expansion in contemporary North-Indian classical vocal music). Without note application, the Raga-construction cannot take place. Proper application of notes has to be learnt directly from a Guru and has to be mastered with regular practice.

Dr. neeta Bhabhe’s research was about veracities of note-application, under the guidance of Dr. N.V. Diwan and Mrs. Shobhatai Gurjar.