CBSE Class 10 Hindustani Music (instruments Melodic) Marking Scheme 2026

The CBSE Class 10 Hindustani Music (Instruments – Melodic) Marking Scheme and Question Paper are structured to evaluate students’ skills in playing melodic instruments such as the sitar, sarod, or flute within the tradition of Hindustani classical music. The assessment is divided into theoretical and practical components, ensuring a balanced evaluation of knowledge and performance abilities.

Key components include:

• Theory: Evaluates understanding of musical terminology, ragas, talas, and the historical background of Hindustani music.

• Practical: Tests students’ proficiency in performing compositions based on a chosen raga and tala.

• Marking Distribution: Allocates specific weightage to theory and performance, with marks assigned to distinct skills.

Following the marking scheme helps students focus on essential topics, practice compositions effectively, and enhance their technical expertise, ensuring strong performance in both the theoretical and practical sections of the examination.