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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Percussion Exam
Subject code 69
Official MSBSHSE HSC subject code for Indian Music Percussion
MSBSHSE HSC general subject codes (mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm)
35%
Common minimum passing floor per HSC subject under MSBSHSE
Maharashtra HSC pass-mark practice (~35% each subject)
Theory + practical
Music electives typically require written theory and essential performance evidence
MSBSHSE HSC music-subject assessment practice
Not pure MCQ
Official Percussion assessment is not a pure multiple-choice board paper
MSBSHSE HSC music paper-pattern practice
Not a performance substitute
This free local bank covers theory only — practical riyaaz remains essential
OpenExamPrep practice policy
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official Higher Secondary paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Indian Music Percussion (code 69) is a Class 12 music elective with written theory plus essential practical/performance and a common ~35% pass floor — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ theory adaptation for tala, theka, kayda/rela, gharanas, notation, and accompaniment only; it is not a performance substitute.
Sample Maharashtra HSC Percussion Practice Questions
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1In Hindustani percussion theory, a tala is best defined as:
2In tala theory, a matra is:
3Vibhag in a tala cycle refers to:
4One complete traversal of a tala cycle from sam back to the next sam is called an:
5Sam in a tala is:
6Tali in hand-recitation of tala mainly indicates:
7In Maharashtra HSC Percussion theory, what does khali mark in a tala’s structure?
8Laya in percussion theory primarily means:
9Vilambit, madhya, and drut most commonly describe:
10Why do vibhag divisions matter when identifying a tala from a theka?
About the Maharashtra HSC Percussion Exam
Maharashtra HSC Indian Music Percussion under MSBSHSE covers Class 12 percussion theory and essential practical/performance aligned to board subject code 69. Core theory themes include the Hindustani tala system (matra, vibhag, avartan, sam, tali, khali, laya); theka and bol vocabulary; writing and reading percussion notation; composition forms such as kayda, rela, uthan, peshkar, tukra, paran, tihai, and chakkardar; layakari (ekgun through chaugun); Tabla and Pakhawaj construction and history; major gharanas; and accompaniment roles for classical and light music. Official assessment is not a pure MCQ paper and includes practical/performance evidence that written MCQs cannot replace. This free local bank provides English four-option theory MCQs for revision; pair it with junior-college riyaaz, written short/long answers, and official materials via mahahsscboard.in. This bank is not a substitute for performance practical.
Exam sponsor: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Maharashtra Higher Secondary Indian Music Percussion is an HSC (Class 12) music subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code 69). Official logistics for music electives commonly describe written theory plus essential practical/performance (solo, theka, composition forms, layakari, and accompaniment), with a subject total typically expressed on a 100-mark scale and a common ~35% pass floor — confirm the year’s theory/practical split and timetable. Theory themes include the tala system (matra, vibhag, sam, tali, khali, avartan), theka and bols, notation, kayda/rela and related forms, layakari, Tabla and Pakhawaj construction and history, gharanas, and accompaniment roles. English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ theory study adaptation only. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
Time Limit
As notified (theory + separate practical/performance)
Passing Score
35%
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Tala System Fundamentals
Tala, matra, vibhag, avartan, sam, tali, khali, laya.
Theka, Bols & Notation
Theka identity, bols, and percussion notation literacy.
Composition Forms
Kayda, rela, uthan, peshkar, tukra, paran, tihai, chakkardar.
Layakari
Ekgun, dugun, tigun, chaugun relative to the tala cycle.
Instruments & Construction
Tabla pair, pakhawaj, syahi, gatta, avanaddha class.
Gharanas & History
Major gharanas, origin narratives, historical context.
Accompaniment
Supporting vocal/instrumental music; light-genre awareness.
Common Talas & Jaati
Core talas and jaati pulse groupings used in theory answers.
Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Percussion Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 35%
- Assessment: Maharashtra Higher Secondary Indian Music Percussion is an HSC (Class 12) music subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code 69). Official logistics for music electives commonly describe written theory plus essential practical/performance (solo, theka, composition forms, layakari, and accompaniment), with a subject total typically expressed on a 100-mark scale and a common ~35% pass floor — confirm the year’s theory/practical split and timetable. Theory themes include the tala system (matra, vibhag, sam, tali, khali, avartan), theka and bols, notation, kayda/rela and related forms, layakari, Tabla and Pakhawaj construction and history, gharanas, and accompaniment roles. English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ theory study adaptation only. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
- Time limit: As notified (theory + separate practical/performance)
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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Maharashtra HSC Percussion: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Maharashtra HSC Indian Music Percussion officially examined?
Indian Music Percussion is examined under the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 music subject (MSBSHSE subject code 69). Music electives commonly combine written theory with essential practical/performance assessment. Candidates generally need about 35% in the subject (with practical components as notified). Confirm the year’s syllabus, theory/practical split, timetable, and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official HSC Percussion paper?
No. Official MSBSHSE HSC Percussion assessment typically mixes theory writing with practical/performance evidence. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for theory concepts only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, full written-paper simulation, or performance test.
Can these MCQs replace practical/performance preparation?
No. Percussion requires sustained riyaaz and practical/performance assessment (theka, forms, layakari, solo, and accompaniment). Use this bank for theory fluency only; it is not a substitute for performance practical.
What syllabus themes does this bank cover?
It focuses on Hindustani percussion theory relevant to Maharashtra HSC Indian Music Percussion (code 69): tala system (matra, vibhag, sam, tali, khali), theka and bols, notation, kayda/rela and related forms, layakari, Tabla/Pakhawaj construction and history, gharanas, accompaniment, and common talas/jaati. Always confirm the current MSBSHSE syllabus for your year.
What is the pass mark for Maharashtra HSC Percussion?
MSBSHSE commonly requires a minimum of about 35% in each subject out of the full subject total with theory and practical/internal components as applicable. Always verify the current Higher Secondary notification for your sitting, including any separate practical requirements.
What is the official subject code for HSC Indian Music Percussion?
MSBSHSE lists Indian Music Percussion as subject code 69 in the HSC general subject codes scheme (see mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm). Confirm against your college subject registration and admit card.
Where should I check official syllabus, papers, and results?
Use the MSBSHSE site at mahahsscboard.in for circulars and question papers, mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm for subject codes, and your divisional board portals and junior college music department for practical schedules, results, and hall tickets.