NIOS 242 — Hindustani Music — Syllabus & Chapters
The complete syllabus for NIOS 242 — Hindustani Music — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.
What you will study (chapters)
- Chapter 1
- Notation System of Hindustani Music
- Chapter 2
- Brief Study of Music in Veda with Special Reference to Sama Veda
- Chapter 3
- Brief Introduction to Sangeet Ratnakar
- Chapter 4
- Brief Study of Contents of Sangeet Parijat
- Chapter 5
- Life Sketch and Contribution of Great Entities in the Field of Music
- Chapter 6
- Elements of Tala
- Chapter 7
- Pioneers of Hindustani Music
- Chapter 8
- Study of Forms
- Chapter 9
- Introduction of Hindustani Music
- Chapter 10
- Elements of Raga
- Chapter 11
- Description of Talas
- Chapter 12
- Patriotic Song
- Chapter 13
- Folk Song
- Chapter 14
- National Song
- Chapter 15
- Chota Khayal
- Chapter 16
- Dhrupad
- Chapter 17
- Alankaras
Exam paper pattern
| Section | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Q1-Q8 | Answer all eight questions by choosing the most appropriate option from the four choices given. |
| Q12 | Answer one of the given alternatives in about 60 to 70 words. |
| Q13 | Answer the question in about 60 to 70 words. |
| Q14 | Answer one of the given alternatives in about 80 to 90 words. |
| Q15 | Answer one of the given alternatives in about 100 to 120 words. |
| Q16 | Answer one of the given alternatives in about 100 to 120 words. |
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are there in NIOS 242 — Hindustani Music?
The NIOS 242 — Hindustani Music syllabus has 17 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.
How do I know which NIOS 242 — Hindustani Music chapters carry the most marks?
Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.
Has the NIOS 242 — Hindustani Music syllabus changed this year?
Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official NIOS portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.
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