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Key Facts: Karnataka SSLC Sanskrit — Third Language (KSEAB) Exam

67S

Common KSEAB/KSEEB paper code for SSLC Third Language Sanskrit model papers

KSEAB/KSEEB SSLC model question paper listings

~80 + 20

Language Paper III commonly described as ~80 theory + ~20 internal assessment

Karnataka SSLC Language Paper III pattern summaries; confirm year circular on kseab.karnataka.gov.in

~3h 15m

Typical written duration for many KSEAB SSLC subject papers including third language

KSEAB SSLC exam pattern summaries aligned to public examination schedule

L3 lighter than FL

Third Language Sanskrit is lighter than First Language Sanskrit in advanced literary and grammar depth

KSEAB first- vs third-language paper pathway distinction; school syllabus pathways

MCQ study aid

This bank adapts third-language skills to English four-option MCQs with Devanagari terms; official paper is written Sanskrit

OpenExamPrep assessment-format policy for non-MCQ boards

KSEAB SSLC Third Language Sanskrit (commonly code 67S) is a Class 10 board language paper with mixed objective + subjective tasks lasting about 3 h 15 min. Language Paper III is often ~80 theory + ~20 internal. Confirm current third-language grading and aggregate rules. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation of L3 sandhi, vibhakti, dhatu/shabda forms, vocabulary, and subhashita concepts — not an official Sanskrit writing-paper simulation and not First Language Sanskrit depth.

Sample Karnataka SSLC Sanskrit — Third Language (KSEAB) Practice Questions

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1What is the correct dirgha (दीर्घ) sandhi result of 'हित' + 'आशीः'?
A.हिताशीः
B.हितेशीः
C.हितोशीः
D.हितैशीः
Explanation: Under dirgha svara sandhi (अकः सवर्णे दीर्घः), अ/आ + अ/आ → आ. So हित + आशीः = हिताशीः (a blessing for well-being).
2Apply guṇa sandhi: 'सुर' + 'ईशः' → ?
A.सुरेशः
B.सुराईशः
C.सुरोशः
D.सुरैशः
Explanation: Guṇa sandhi (आद्गुणः): अ/आ + इ/ई → ए. Thus सुर + ईशः = सुरेशः (lord of the gods).
3Apply guṇa sandhi: 'गङ्गा' + 'उदकम्' → ?
A.गङ्गोदकम्
B.गङ्गाउदकम्
C.गङ्गेदकम्
D.गङ्गौदकम्
Explanation: Guṇa sandhi: अ/आ + उ/ऊ → ओ. गङ्गा + उदकम् = गङ्गोदकम् (Ganga water).
4Apply vṛddhi sandhi: 'अत्र' + 'एव' → ?
A.अत्रैव
B.अत्रेव
C.अत्रोव
D.अत्राएव
Explanation: Vṛddhi sandhi (वृद्धिरेचि): अ/आ + ए/ऐ → ऐ. अत्र + एव = अत्रैव (right here / indeed here).
5Which form results from yan sandhi of 'प्रति' + 'एकम्'?
A.प्रत्येकम्
B.प्रतीएकम्
C.प्रतेयकम्
D.प्रतोयकम्
Explanation: Yan sandhi (इको यणचि): इ/ई before a dissimilar vowel becomes य्. प्रति + एकम् → प्रत् + य् + एकम् = प्रत्येकम् (each / every).
6Visarga sandhi: 'नरः' + 'गच्छति' most commonly becomes?
A.नरो गच्छति
B.नरः गच्छति (unchanged)
C.नरा गच्छति
D.नरे गच्छति
Explanation: When visarga follows अ and the next word begins with a voiced consonant, अः → ओ. So नरः + गच्छति → नरो गच्छति (the man goes).
7Identify the sandhi type in 'हिमालयः' (हिमा + आलयः).
A.Dirgha sandhi (अ/आ + अ/आ → आ)
B.Guṇa sandhi only
C.Yan sandhi only
D.No sandhi occurs
Explanation: हिमा + आलयः: final आ + आ → आ by dirgha, giving हिमालयः (abode of snow / Himalaya).
8What is the correct sandhi of 'सत्' + 'आचारः'?
A.सदाचारः
B.सताचारः
C.सन्नाचारः
D.सत्याचारः
Explanation: Before a vowel, final त् of सत् becomes द् (voicing): सत् + आचारः → सदाचारः (good conduct).
9Which vibhakti ending typically marks the nominative singular of masculine a-stem nouns like 'राम'?
A.ः (visarga) — रामः
B.म् — रामम्
C.एन — रामेण
D.अय — रामाय
Explanation: Masculine a-karanta (अ-ending) nouns form prathama/ekavacana (nominative singular) with visarga: रामः (Rama as subject).
10In 'रामः वनं गच्छति', which vibhakti is 'वनम्'?
A.Dvitīyā (accusative) — object of motion
B.Prathamā (nominative)
C.Saptamī (locative)
D.Tṛtīyā (instrumental)
Explanation: वनम् is the goal/object of the verb of motion गच्छति, so it is dvitīyā vibhakti (accusative).

About the Karnataka SSLC Sanskrit — Third Language (KSEAB) Exam

Karnataka SSLC Sanskrit — Third Language is the Class 10 public examination Sanskrit paper for students taking Sanskrit as their third language under the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB, formerly KSEEB). Official model and examination listings commonly use paper code 67S. It assesses reading/prose, basic sandhi, vibhakti, simple shabda- and dhatu-rupa, vocabulary, subhashita concepts, and writing at third-language depth — typically lighter than First Language Sanskrit. The official assessment is a mixed objective + subjective written paper lasting about 3 hours 15 minutes, often described under an ~80 theory + ~20 internal pattern for Language Paper III. Fees and exact blueprints are notified by KSEAB on kseab.karnataka.gov.in; pass marks and third-language grading/aggregate rules follow the current circular. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with Devanagari terms preserved where the skill is tested; they are not a full simulation of the official mixed paper or an official translation of the exam.

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Assessment

Official KSEAB SSLC Third Language Sanskrit is assessed as a mixed paper: objective-style items plus short and long answers and writing tasks, lasting about 3 hours 15 minutes including reading time for many SSLC subjects (Third Language Sanskrit model papers commonly coded 67S). Language Paper III is widely associated with an ~80 mark written component plus ~20 internal assessment — confirm the year’s circular on kseab.karnataka.gov.in. Scope is lighter than First Language Sanskrit in advanced literary analysis, dense vyakarana, and extended composition. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation with Devanagari terms preserved where tested — it does not simulate official attempt limits, subjective long answers, full Sanskrit composition, or internal assessment.

Time Limit

About 3 hours 15 minutes (typical SSLC subject duration including reading time).

Passing Score

Commonly reported as about 30–33% in each subject together with aggregate rules as published by KSEAB for the year. Recent circulars have described third-language grading and exclusion of third-language marks from the SSLC aggregate for some cycles — verify the current pass and grading criteria circular.

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by KSEAB and paid through schools for regular SSLC sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Study emphasis ~25%

Sandhi Basics

Dirgha, guṇa, vṛddhi, yan, and basic visarga/vyanjana sandhi joining and splitting for third-language objective tasks.

Study emphasis ~20%

Vibhakti & Karaka Basics

Seven vibhaktis, simple कारक roles, and common उपपद-विभक्ति patterns used in L3 sentence tasks.

Study emphasis ~20%

Shabda-rupa & Dhatu-rupa

Selected noun/pronoun declensions and common धातु conjugations in present, past, and future लकार forms.

Study emphasis ~15%

Vocabulary

पर्याय, विलोम/विपरीत, one-word sense, numbers/time basics, and high-frequency third-language Sanskrit words.

Study emphasis ~15%

Subhashita & Literature Concepts

Meaning, moral, and recognition of common सुभाषित and L3 prose/poetry ideas — foundational, not First Language–level deep alankara analysis.

Study emphasis ~5%

Reading & Exam Awareness

Simple reading strategies, writing-format structure knowledge, and KSEAB 67S format awareness for English-MCQ study adaptation.

Preparing for the Karnataka SSLC Sanskrit — Third Language (KSEAB) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Commonly reported as about 30–33% in each subject together with aggregate rules as published by KSEAB for the year. Recent circulars have described third-language grading and exclusion of third-language marks from the SSLC aggregate for some cycles — verify the current pass and grading criteria circular.
  • Assessment: Official KSEAB SSLC Third Language Sanskrit is assessed as a mixed paper: objective-style items plus short and long answers and writing tasks, lasting about 3 hours 15 minutes including reading time for many SSLC subjects (Third Language Sanskrit model papers commonly coded 67S). Language Paper III is widely associated with an ~80 mark written component plus ~20 internal assessment — confirm the year’s circular on kseab.karnataka.gov.in. Scope is lighter than First Language Sanskrit in advanced literary analysis, dense vyakarana, and extended composition. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation with Devanagari terms preserved where tested — it does not simulate official attempt limits, subjective long answers, full Sanskrit composition, or internal assessment.
  • Time limit: About 3 hours 15 minutes (typical SSLC subject duration including reading time).
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by KSEAB and paid through schools for regular SSLC sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Karnataka SSLC Sanskrit — Third Language (KSEAB): Suggested Study Strategy

1Drill high-frequency third-language grammar (basic sandhi, vibhakti endings, common dhatu forms) until recognition is automatic — these carry steady weight in objective/short tasks.
2Keep a two-column notebook for पर्याय and विलोम pairs plus 20–30 standard सुभाषित lines with one-sentence morals.
3Practise sandhi joining and sandhi-viccheda every day with a timer; board papers reward speed on these recognition items.
4Memorise selected shabda-rupa (राम, फल, लता, मुनि, नदी) and dhatu-rupa (भू, गम्, पठ्, कृ, अस्) tables — then test yourself without looking.
5After MCQ revision, write full answers from official KSEAB 67S model papers under exam timing — MCQs build recognition, not Devanagari handwriting stamina.
6Do not over-study First Language–only topics (advanced chandassu, heavy alankara analysis) unless they appear in your third-language syllabus or model paper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official KSEAB SSLC Third Language Sanskrit exam multiple choice?

No. The official paper (commonly model/public code 67S) is a mixed written examination with objective-style items plus short/long answers and writing tasks in Sanskrit (Devanagari). This bank is a free English-language MCQ study adaptation of third-language skills (sandhi, vibhakti, dhatu/shabda forms, vocabulary, subhashita concepts) — not a full Sanskrit writing simulation or official translation.

How is Third Language Sanskrit different from First Language Sanskrit?

Third Language Sanskrit is for students taking Sanskrit as L3 and is typically lighter than First Language Sanskrit in advanced grammar (dense vyakarana), prosody (chandassu), elaborate figures of speech (alankara), and deep literary criticism. Always follow your school’s third-language syllabus and official 67S model papers.

What is paper code 67S?

KSEAB/KSEEB SSLC model and examination listings commonly identify Third Language Sanskrit as code 67S. Confirm the year’s date sheet and question paper codes on kseab.karnataka.gov.in.

How long is the Third Language Sanskrit paper and how many marks is it?

Many SSLC subjects, including third-language papers, are commonly scheduled for about 3 hours 15 minutes including reading time. Language Paper III is widely described under an ~80 theory + ~20 internal assessment pattern. Confirm the year’s circular and model paper on kseab.karnataka.gov.in.

Do third-language marks count in the SSLC total?

Recent KSEAB policy communication has described grading third language (for example A–D bands) and excluding third-language marks from the SSLC aggregate total for some examination cycles, reducing the aggregate from earlier multi-subject totals. Always verify the current examination year’s result, promotion, and third-language circular on kseab.karnataka.gov.in.

What is the passing mark?

Karnataka SSLC pass criteria are commonly reported as about 30–33% in each subject together with aggregate rules as notified for the year. Third-language grading may follow a separate grade scheme in some cycles — verify the current KSEAB circular.

What topics should I revise for SSLC Third Language Sanskrit?

Revise basic sandhi; vibhakti and simple कारक; selected shabda- and dhatu-rupa; vocabulary (पर्याय, विलोम); subhashita meaning and moral; simple reading/writing formats; and official 67S model papers in Sanskrit for full writing stamina.

Where can I get official model papers?

KSEAB publishes SSLC model question papers on its portals, including Third Language Sanskrit (67S) sets. Start at https://kseab.karnataka.gov.in and the SSLC 2025–26 model QP page (kseeb.karnataka.gov.in/QP2026/SSLC2025-26MODEL_QP).