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

The ISC Class 12 Indian Music – Hindustani Paper 2 (Practical) exam evaluates students’ proficiency in Hindustani classical music through vocal or instrumental performances, such as sitar, tabla, or harmonium. The paper requires students to perform ragas, taans, and compositions, demonstrating mastery over swaras (notes) and taal (rhythm cycles). Aural skills like identifying ragas and improvising within their framework are tested. Students are assessed on their ability to maintain pitch, rhythm, and improvisation. The exam also includes practical application of theoretical knowledge in Hindustani music, with emphasis on accuracy, expression, and adherence to traditional styles.