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 1st 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.