NIOS 332 — Painting — Syllabus & Chapters
The complete syllabus for NIOS 332 — Painting — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.
What you will study (chapters)
- Chapter 1
- Mauryan and Post Mauryan Art
- Chapter 2
- Prehistoric Painting of India
- Chapter 3
- Ajanta and Post Ajanta Painting
- Chapter 4
- Painting of Indus Valley Civilization
- Chapter 5
- Sculpture of Indus Valley Civilization
- Chapter 6
- Mughal Painting
- Chapter 7
- South Indian Painting
- Chapter 8
- Medieval Period Painting
- Chapter 9
- Pahari Painting
- Chapter 10
- Contemporary Art and Artist
- Chapter 11
- Company School of Painting
- Chapter 12
- Mural and Printing
- Chapter 13
- Fresco and Tempera in Indian Art
- Chapter 14
- Drawing and Painting With Dry Medium
- Chapter 15
- Folk and Tribal Art
Exam paper pattern
| Section | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Q1-Q8 | Answer all 8 multiple choice questions. Each question has four options and carries 1 mark. |
| Q12-Q14 | Answer all 3 very short descriptive questions in 30 to 40 words each. Some questions may include an internal choice. |
| Q15 | Answer 1 short descriptive question in 70 to 80 words. An internal choice is provided. |
| Q16-Q17 | Answer both long descriptive questions in 90 to 100 words each. Internal choices are provided. |
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are there in NIOS 332 — Painting?
The NIOS 332 — Painting syllabus has 15 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.
How do I know which NIOS 332 — Painting 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 332 — Painting 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.
How can I prepare for NIOS 332 — Painting faster?
Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for NIOS 332 — Painting — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused NIOS 332 — Painting study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.