IGNOU BHMCT-103 Assignment 2026-27
Last updated by IGNOU: 22 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 03:10 pm.
| Course code | BHMCT-103 |
|---|---|
| Course title | |
| Programme | BPAFHM |
| School | School of Performing and Visual Arts |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | — |
| Medium | English |
About the BHMCT-103 assignment
The BHMCT-103 assignment covers Hindustani music theory, musical treatises, raga classification and contributions to music education. Topics include Grama and Murchhanas, raga time theory, Jati characteristics, tala, Raga Des and the work of important music scholars and educators.
The assignment has ten equally weighted questions and carries 100 marks. It includes descriptive responses and tasks involving swaras, tala theka and raga notation. The PDF states a minimum pass requirement of 40% but does not specify word limits.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | — | Explain Grama and identify the Murchhanas of Shadja Grama and Madhyam Grama, including their names and swaras. |
| Q2 | — | Introduce Sharnga Dev and discuss the contents of his treatise Sangeet Ratnakara. |
| Q3 | — | Discuss the theory linking ragas with particular times in Hindustani music. |
| Q4 | — | Explain the ten characteristics associated with Jati. |
| Q5 | — | Describe either Ektala or Tilwara and provide its theka. |
| Q6 | — | Discuss the Raga-Ragini classification system and the classification of ragas under Shiv Mat. |
| Q7 | — | Introduce Sangeet Parijat and explain its continuing relevance to Hindustani music studies. |
| Q8 | — | Examine Raja Surinder Mohan Thakur's contributions to music education. |
| Q9 | — | Describe the features of Raga Des and provide the notation of a Drut Khayal in the raga. |
| Q10 | — | Explain Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar's role in popularising Indian classical music. |
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