CISCE Class 12 Indian Music - Carnatic Paper 2 (practical) Question Papers 2026

The ISC Class 12 Indian Music – Carnatic Paper 2 (Practical) exam focuses on assessing students’ performance abilities in the Carnatic tradition. Students must demonstrate proficiency in singing or playing instruments like the veena, violin, or mridangam. The paper typically involves performing varnams, kritis, and ragas, showcasing understanding of tala (rhythm) and swara (notes). Aural skills, including raga identification and kalpana swaras (improvised notes), are tested. Precision in pitch, rhythm, and expression is crucial. Students must also demonstrate theoretical knowledge applied in performance, such as ragam-tanam-pallavi, with emphasis on traditional Carnatic music styles and techniques.