TIPA has selected eleven new students to undergo rigorous training to become senior Artiste. There are 5 Male and 6 Female this year. The selection was done during the tour of Bylakuppe, Delhi, Gangtok, Darjeeling, Kalimpong and in Dharamshala. On 1^st April 2019, all the faculty, new students with their parents and close relatives attended the Orientation session, following a speech by Director Mr. Ngawang Yonten and Artistic Director Mr. Samten Dhondup.