The CUET PG Hindustani Music (Vocal / Instrumental) question paper (code HUQP14) has 75 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, +4 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one, 0 if left out. NTA sets it on the graduation-level syllabus of the subject, as NTA published it. Every unit of the official syllabus PDF is below with its topics (14 units, 18 topics).
CUET PG Hindustani Music (Vocal / Instrumental) at a glance
| Paper code | HUQP14 |
|---|---|
| Group | Humanities and arts (HUQP) |
| Questions | 75, all compulsory |
| Marks | 300 (4 per question) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Marking | +4 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one, 0 if left out |
| Medium | English and Hindi (bilingual) |
| Based on | The graduation-level syllabus of the subject, as NTA published it |
| Official syllabus PDF | Download the official PDFPDF |
CUET PG Hindustani Music (Vocal / Instrumental) syllabus: units and topics
Unit 1 Detailed knowledge and the salient features of Ragas & their comparative study
Prescribed Ragas: Bilawal, Alhaiya Bilawal, Bhairav, Kafi, Yaman, Khamaj, Asawari, Bhupali, Deshkar, Brindabani Sarang, Malkauns, Bihag, Bhimpalasi, Bageshri, Des, Jaijaiwanti, Ramkali, Hameer, Kedar, Kamod, Chhayanat, Todi, Multani, Gaud Sarang, Patdeep, Puriya Dhanashri, Shuddha Sarang,Jaunpuri, Shyam Kalyan, Ahir Bhairav, Tilak Kamod, Miyan Ki Malhar, Bahar,Basant, Puriya, Marwa, Sohini, Desi,
Unit 2 Pilu, Bhairavi, Shree, Darbari Kanhara, Purvi
Unit 3 Detailed knowledge of the Talas and their comparative study
- Prescribed Talas: Dadra, Keharwa, Rupak, Teevra, Jhaptala, Sultala, Ektala, Chautala, Teentala, Tilwada, Dhamar, Jhumra, Ada Chautala, Pancham Savari,
Unit 4 Undestanding of musical terms
- Naad, Dhwani, Shruti, Swara, Saptak, Thaat, Raga, Vadi, Samvadi, Anuvadi, Vivadi, Jati, Varna, Alankar, Sthayi, Antara, Tana, Gamak, Meend, Kan, Krintan, Soot, Zamzama, Ghaseet, Kaku, Avirbav, Tirobhav, Gayak ke gun avagun, Adhwadarshak Swar, Parmel Praveshak Raga, Purvang Vadi Raga,m Uttarang
- Vadi Raga
- Preliminary idea about Carnatic Music: Swar, Taal, Raga
Unit 5 Acoustics
- Pitch, Intensity, Timbre, Vibration, Forced Vibration, Free Vibration, Just Intonation, Equally
Unit 6 Tempered Scale, Harmony, Melody, Polyphony
Unit 7 Musical forms
- Gram, Murcchana, Gandharva, Gaan, Nibhaddha-Anibaddha, Jati Gayan, Prabandha, Dhrupad, Dhamar, Khayal, Tarana, Thumri, Tappa, Bhajan, Chaturang, Maseetkhani Gat, Razakhaani Gat, Alap, Bol-Alap,
Unit 8 Jod, Alap, Vilambit Gat, Drut Gat, Jhaala
Unit 9 Laya and Tala
- Laya- Meaning: Vilambit, Madhya, Drut
- Layakari – Dugun, Tigun Chaugun, Chhagun, Aada, Kuaad Biaad
- Tala – Meaning, Avartan, Matra, Tali, Khali, Sam, Vibhag
- Dash Pranas Of Tala
Unit 10 Study of following texts
- Natya Shastra, Brihaddheshi ,Sangeet Makarand, Sangeet Ratnakar, Swarmel Kala Nidhi, Raga Vibodh, Sadragchandrodaya, Raga Tarangini, Sangeet Parijat, Raga Tattwa
Unit 11 Vibodh Chaturdandi Prakashika, Geet Govind
Unit 12 Contribution of musician/scholars
Tansen, Amir Khusru, Jaidev, Sadarang, Adarang, Mansingh Tomar, V.N. Bhatkhande, V.D Paluskar. S.N Ratanjankar, Omkar Nath Thakur, Haddu-Hassu Khan, Bade Gulam Ali Khan, Abdul KarimKhan, Vilayat Hussain Khan, Allaudin Khan, Mushtaq Ali Khan
Unit 13 Study of musical concepts
- A. Classification of Musical Instruments: Tatta, Avnaddha, Ghan, Shushir B. Knowledge, construction and tuning of the prominent instruments and playing techniques of Sitar Guitar, Violin, Santoor, Tabla
- C. Classification of Ragas a. Raga-Ragini Classification b. Thaat-Raga Classification c. Ragaang Classification d. Time Theory of Ragas
- Knowledge of Notation system a. Detailed knowledge of V.N. Bhatkhande Notation System b. Detailed knowledge of V.D Paluskar Notation System c. Basic knowledge of Staff Notation System
- Gharana and Their Significant Features a. Gharana- Meaning and importance b. Dhrupad- Banis, Dagar, Darbhanga, Betia styles c. Vocal- Gwailor, Agra, Delhi, Kirana, Jaipur, Patiala, Rampur Sahswan d. Instrumental Music (string and percussion) and their prominent gharanas
- Life and contribution of Carnatic and Western composers a) Thygaraja, Mutthuswamy Dikshitar, Shyama Shastri b) Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert
Unit 14 Current affairs/ General knowledge on Music
Read from the official PDF on 9 November 2026 · Official syllabus PDF · NTA
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