1. The written test is intended to evaluate the knowledge of candidates in arts and aesthetics with special       reference to India but general awareness of world art practices.

2. Candidates will be required to have broad knowledge of various disciplines of Arts and Aesthetics, especially       related to the history, practices and theory of visual and performing art traditions which would broadly include       important aspects of painting, sculpture, architecture as well as theatre, dance, music and the related genres       of arts. Though the main focus will be on the traditions of Indian arts, candidates will be expected to have       general background to important universal art practices. Two types of questions are to be answered in the       three hour test (1) questions requiring precise and short answers and (2) essay-type questions with       specified word limits.