MP TET Primary Teacher (Music) Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern, Exam Date 2026
Detail Information about MP TET has published notification 2026 for the recruitment of Primary Teacher (Music) vacancies. Those Candidates who are Interested to the following vacancy and completed all Eligibility Criteria can read the Notification & Apply Online. In this page we provide the Complete Syllabus of this Recruitment with Latest Update Exam Pattern and the Exam Date also.
MP TET Primary Teacher Syllabus 2026 - Overview
| Board Name |
Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MP ESB) |
| Exam Name |
MP TET Varg 2 Teacher Selection Test 2026 |
| Posts |
Primary Teacher (Music-Singing Playing) |
| Total Post |
Notified Soon |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Selection Process |
Written Exam |
| Category |
Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
| Job Location |
Madhya Pradesh |
| Official website |
http://www.esb.mp.gov.in/ |
MP TET Primary Teacher (Music) Syllabus 2026
Concerned Subject (Music) :-
Unit-1:
1. Detailed study of the history of Indian music and knowledge of historical texts of music.
1. Very ancient period (Vedic period)
2. Ancient times.
3. Medieval period.
4. Modern period.
2. Main texts – Natyashastra written by Bharat, Naradi Shiksha, Sangeet Makarand, Gati Govind, Sharegadev written
Written by Sangeet Parijat, written by Vyankatmukhi Chaturdanda Prakasika.
Unit-2: Introduction to Acoustics and the Science of Musical Notes (Swar-Shastra):
Sound and types of sound
Detailed information on the origin of sound
Naad(musical sound), its classifications, and characteristics
Information regarding the vibration frequencies of Shuddha (natural) and Vikrit (altered) notes.
Unit-3: Knowledge of Fundamental Musical Terminology
Music, systems of music, Shruti, Swar (musical notes), Saptak (octave) and its types, Thaat, Alankar, Pakad, Vadi, Samvadi, Vivadi, Anuvadi, Raga classifications (Jati), Alap, Taan, Bol-taan, Meend, Soot, Gamak, Gat (Masitkhani, Razakhani, Sthayi, Antara).
Unit-4: The 10 (Ten) Thats of the Hindustani Music System and their Note Details
Knowledge and note details of the ten Thats:
1. Kalyan
2. Bilawal
3. Khamaj
4. Kafi
5. Bhairav
6. Marwa
7. Asavari
8. Purvi
9. Bhairavi
10. Todi
Unit-5: Detailed knowledge of Ragas (theoretical and practical knowledge)
Kalyan Thaat: Yaman, Kedar, Bhupali
Bilawal Thaat: Bilawal, Bihag, Durga
Khamaj Thaat: Khamaj, Tilak Kamod, Desh
Kafi Thaat: Bageshri, Bhimpalasi, Kafi
Bhairav Thaat: Bhairav, Kalingada, Ahir Bhairav
Marwa Thaat: Marwa Raga
Asavari Thaat: Asavari Raga
Purvi Thaat: Purvi Raga
Bhairavi Thaat: Bhairavi Raga
Todi Thaat: Todi Raga
Unit-6: Notation Systems (Swar-lipi and Taal-lipi)
1. Pt. Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande and
2. Pt. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar: Detailed knowledge and comparative study of their notation systems (Swar-lipi and Taal-lipi)
1. Based on pitch symbols (Swar symbols)
2. Based on octave symbols (Saptak symbols)
3. Based on note duration/value (Swar maan)
4. Based on rhythmic notation (Taal-lipi)
5. Based on melodic aesthetics (Swar saundarya)
Unit-7:
1. Detailed study of Shruti and Svara according to ancient and modern systems; general knowledge of the Sarana-Chatushtaya (four-stage arrangement of Shrutis).
2. Classification of Shruti and Svara according to both ancient and modern systems.
a. Placement of Shuddha Svaras (natural notes) on the 22 Shrutis according to the ancient system.
b. Placement of 12 Svaras (Shuddha and Vikrita—natural and altered notes) on the 22 Shrutis according to the modern system.
Unit-8: Detailed knowledge of vocal and instrumental performance styles
1. Nibaddha (structured) and Anibaddha (unstructured) singing: Dhrupad, Dhamar, Khayal, Tappa, Tarana, Thumri, Lakshangeet, Sargam Geet, Hori, Dadra, Qawwali, Ghazal, Bhajan, Kirtan, Folk music, and Film music.
Unit-9: Knowledge of Tala (rhythmic cycles)
a. Technical terminology related to Tala and the 'Ten Pranas' (essential elements) of Tala.
b. Concepts such as Laya (tempo) and its types; Sam, Khali, Tali (Bhari), Matra, Vibhag, Avartan, Theka, Tukda, Thaat, Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun, Tihai, etc.
c. Detailed knowledge of specific Talas (including Thaat, Dugun, and Chaugun variations): Dadra, Kaharwa, Teental, Ektal, Jhaptal, Rupak, Deepchandi, and Chautal.
Unit-10 : Introduction, Classification, and Utility of Indian Musical Instruments
1. Categories of instruments, classification based on categories, and their utility.
2. Categories – Tata (plucked string) and Vitata (bowed string) instruments: Tanpura, Sitar, Veena, Sarangi, Sarod, Guitar, Violin, etc.
3. Sushir instruments (Wind instruments): Flute, Harmonium, Clarinet, Shehnai, Been, Conch shell, etc.
4. Avanaddha instruments (Percussion/Membranophones): Tabla, Dholak, Mridang, Dhol, Damru, Nagada, Khanjari, Pakhawaj, Dafli, etc.
5. Ghana instruments (Idiophones): Jaltarang, Manjira, Jhanjh, Kartal, Ghunghru, etc.
Unit-11: Classification of Ragas based on Time - Purva Raga, Uttara Raga, Purvanga-vadi Raga, Uttaranga-vadi Raga
Unit-12 : Detailed information on the characteristics of Ragas (Ancient and Modern) - Graha, Ansha, Nyasa, Apanyasa, Mandratva, Taratva, Alpatva, Bahutva, Audav, Shadav.
Unit-13 : Detailed knowledge of Gharanas (schools/lineages) of Vocal and Instrumental music -
1. Vocal - Gwalior Gharana, Jaipur Gharana, Patiala (Punjab) Gharana, Kirana Gharana, Agra Gharana
2. Instrumental (Tabla) - Varanasi Gharana, Delhi Gharana, Ajrada Gharana, Lucknow Gharana, Punjab Gharana
3. String Instruments (Tantra Vadya) - Maihar Gharana, Senia Gharana
Unit-14 : A Detailed Study of the Merits and Demerits of Vocalists and Instrumentalists
1. Related to Swar (musical notes) and Shruti (microtones)
2. Related to the singing voice (vocal apparatus)
3. Related to voice quality and Taal/Laya (rhythm/tempo)
4. Related to Mudra (posture/gestures)
5. Related to practice (Riyaaz)
6. Related to rules/conventions
7. Related to pronunciation/diction
8. Related to breath control
9. Related to Rasa (aesthetic sentiment)
10. Related to Bhava (emotional expression), Alap, Laya, and Taal
11. Instrumental performance: Laya, Taal, timing, Swar, steadiness, sound balance, and theoretical knowledge (Shastra)
Unit-15:
1. Information on tuning common Indian musical instruments (tuning process)
2. Information on the parts and tuning of common musical instruments
e.g., Tanpura, Sitar, Tabla, Guitar, Dholak, Violin
Unit-16:
1. Information on Western musical instruments
2. Synthesizer, Piano, Guitar, Conga/Bongo, Saxophone, Jazz instruments, Mouth organ, etc.
Unit-17 :
1. Renowned Indian musicians and their contributions (vocal and instrumental)
2. Special reference: Madhya Pradesh (M.P.)
3. Tansen, Baiju Bawra, Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, Ustad Faiyaz Khan, Ustad Alauddin Khan, Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Pandit Jasraj, Pandit Zakir Hussain, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Pandit Omkar Thakur, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Bhimsen Joshi, Kishori Amonkar
4. Playback singers - Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, etc.
Unit-18 : Detailed information on the folk songs (vocal/instrumental) of various regions of Madhya Pradesh.
Examples: Malvi, Nimadi, Bagheli, Bundelkhandi.
Unit-19 : Information regarding major regional (Madhya Pradesh) and national honors, awards, and music festivals in the field of music.
Examples: Tansen Samman, Kalidas Samman, Shikhar Samman, Lata Mangeshkar Samman, Kumar Gandharva Samman; and festivals such as Tansen Samaroh, Maihar Samaroh, Amir Khan Samaroh, Kumar Gandharva Samaroh, etc.
Unit-20 : Skill Development in Music Teaching
Skill-based questions related to Swar (notes), Alankar (ornamental patterns), Raga, Thaat, and Tala (rhythmic cycles), such as:
Identifying Thaat and Ragas through note sequences (Swar-samuh)
Completing Tala syllables (Bols)
Skill in demonstrating Khali (silent beat), Bhari (stressed beat), and Sam (first beat) in a Tala
Skill in executing Dugun (double speed), Chaugun (quadruple speed), and Ashtagun (octuple speed) in musical and rhythmic notation
Identifying the Jati (classification based on the number of notes) of a Raga based on the number of notes in a sequence
Identifying Purvang-vadi and Uttarang-vadi Ragas based on the prominence of specific notes, and more.
MP TET Primary Teacher (Music) Exam Pattern 2026
Duration : 120 Minutes
| S.No |
Subject |
No.of Question |
Marks |
| 1. |
Music-Singing Playing |
100 |
100 |
| |
Total |
100 |
100 |
Exam Date 2026 : Notified Soon
Starting Date of Application Form : Notified Soon
Last Date of Application Form : Notified Soon
