The student could be a beginner. It would help if the student has been initiated into Shuddh Swara practice, patternning with Swaras and Rhythm patterns.
The student needs to be keen to learn and sing a variety of songs.

To do Swar Sadhana with vowel sounds
To do patternning with Swaras
To learn the songs with melodic and rhythmic nuances
To understand the jist meaning of the songs

The student understands the relevance of Swar Sadhana 
The student sings simple patterns with Shuddh Swaras
The student is able to compose simple patterns with Swaras
The student is able to present the songs in Sur, Taal and expressions

This course includes three  beautiful melodies. These songs are suitable for singing in groups as well as solos.  Learning these songs helps a learner to strengthen the basic ideas of Sur and Laya by applying these ideas in singing these songs.

Hindustani Vocal Songs 103A