Karthick did his schooling as a commendable student in the famous  “Red Building” Hindu Higher Secondary School, Triplicane, Chennai-5. Following it up as an illustrious student of RKM Vivekananda College, KARTHICK holds a M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D majoring in Sanskrit and has completed his Doctorate in the topic ‘Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature’ and also has M.A. in Indian Music from the Department of Indian Music, University of Madras.

Dr. S. Ramaratnam, former Principal and Head of the department of Sanskrit, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Mylapore, Chennai-4, guided him.

Dr.’Ghatam’ Karthick secured University Second Rank in both B.A. and M.A. His topic for dissertation in M. Phil 'Percussion Instruments in Sanskrit Literature' was certified as highly commended. His Ph.D thesis is also been highly commended and would be published soon.

Dr.’Ghatam’ Karthick has regularly contributed articles to journals, websites, seminars, souvenirs & presented papers in prestigious seminars and symposiums. Further to enhance his acumen, currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D in Indian Music Department in the University of Madras, under the guidance of Dr.Prameela.M.