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Key Facts: PSEB SS Sanskrit Exam
80 + 20
PSEB Senior Secondary Sanskrit Theory + INA mark split
PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies / Sanskrit subject logistics
3 hours
Typical PSEB Senior Secondary Sanskrit theory exam duration
Common Class 12 theory logistics / confirm on pseb.ac.in
33%
Common separate pass floor in Theory, INA, and aggregate
PSEB Senior Secondary pass rules (confirm current circular)
Code 019
Sanskrit subject code under Classical/Foreign Language
PSEB Scheme of Studies / syllabus references
Saurabham-12
Prescribed textbook संस्कृत सौरभम्-12, lessons 1–19 (PSEB)
PSEB Class 12 Sanskrit syllabus PDF
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
PSEB Senior Secondary Sanskrit is a Class 12 Classical/Foreign Language elective (code 019) with Theory 80 + INA 20 (about 3 hours theory) covering Saurabham-12, applied grammar, alankara/chhanda, translation, and composition. Pass about 33% in Theory, INA, and aggregate. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only.
Sample PSEB SS Sanskrit Practice Questions
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1What is the correct dīrgha (दीर्घ) svara sandhi of 'महा' + 'आत्मा'?
2Apply guṇa sandhi: 'सुर' + 'इन्द्र' → ?
3Apply vṛddhi sandhi pattern: 'एक' + 'एकम्' → ?
4Yaṇ sandhi: 'इति' + 'आह' joined form is:
5Visarga sandhi (सत्व): 'नमः' + 'ते' → ?
6Utva-type visarga sandhi: 'रामः' + 'अपि' → ?
7Śatva (शत्व) typically converts visarga before which stops?
8Consonant sandhi: 'तत्' + 'च' → ?
9Ayādi sandhi (e/o + a) produces which pattern, as in 'नयनम्'-type analyses?
10In 'गङ्गा + उदकम्', which sandhi family applies at the vowel boundary?
About the PSEB SS Sanskrit Exam
Punjab Senior Secondary Sanskrit under PSEB covers Class 12 Classical/Foreign Language Sanskrit (subject code 019). Core theory follows the official syllabus: applied grammar (samasa, karaka, listed noun and verb paradigms, kṛdanta pratyayas), sandhi fluency for reading and transformations, alankara or chhanda recognition, literary introduction of ancient poets/authors, prescribed reader work from संस्कृत सौरभम्-12 (lessons 1–19), prose and poetry meaning/translation into Hindi, Punjabi, or English, directed transformations, vocabulary in sentences, and optional ~100-word Sanskrit essays or Hindi→Sanskrit translation. Official assessment is Theory 80 + INA 20 (theory about 3 hours). Pass commonly requires 33% in Theory, INA, and aggregate—verify the year’s Scheme of Studies/circular. Science-group candidates intending Ayurveda studies may offer Sanskrit as an additional language under the same Humanities syllabus. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for concept and morphology revision with Devanagari retained in stems/options; pair it with official syllabus PDFs, timed written translation/essays, and textbooks via pseb.ac.in.
Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
PSEB Senior Secondary Sanskrit is a Class 12 Classical/Foreign Language elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 019) with Theory 80 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus units cover: (1) समास — तत्पुरुष through सप्तमी, नञ्, अलुक् — or कृदन्त प्रत्यय तव्यत्, अनीयर्, यत्, ल्युट्, तुमुन्; (2) कारक based on incorrect/correct sentences; (3) शब्द रूप for listed stems (गो, पितृ, राजन्, चन्द्रमस्; मित्र, अक्षि, पयस्; बाला, स्त्री, वधु); (4) धातु रूप in लट्, लङ्, लृट्, लोट्, विधिलिङ् for listed roots (भू, व्रज्, खाद्, घ्रा; अस्, हन्; दण्ड्; कृ; ज्ञा, ग्रह्); (5–10) prose translation, poetry meaning with context, Hindi and Sanskrit questions, directed transformations, and word use/practical vocabulary; (11) literary introduction of ancient writers/poets; (12) अलंकार (अनुप्रास, यमक; रूपक, उत्प्रेक्षा, उपमा, अर्थान्तरन्यास) or छन्द (अनुष्टुप्, वंशस्थ, मालिनी, शिखरिणी, पञ्चचामरम्, वसन्ततिलका); (13) ~100-word Sanskrit essay on listed topics or Hindi→Sanskrit translation. Prescribed book: संस्कृत सौरभम्-12, lessons 1–19 (PSEB). Official media may use Sanskrit with Hindi/Punjabi/English support for meaning tasks; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
33% separately in Theory and INA, and 33% in aggregate (confirm current circular)
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Sandhi
Svara, vyañjana, and visarga sandhi for Class 12 reading and transformations.
Samāsa
Tatpuruṣa (to saptamī), nañ, aluk, and related compound identification.
Kāraka & Vibhakti
Case roles and incorrect/correct sentence judgment.
Śabda Rūpa
Listed masculine, neuter, and feminine paradigms.
Dhātu Rūpa
Parasmaipada tables for syllabus roots across five lakāras.
Pratyaya
Kṛdanta suffixes tavyat, anīyar, yat, lyuṭ, tumun.
Alaṅkāra & Chhanda
Prescribed figures of speech and metres.
Literature, Translation & Exam Structure
Saurabham-12 concepts, poets, translation strategies, essay themes, and logistics.
Preparing for the PSEB SS Sanskrit Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 33% separately in Theory and INA, and 33% in aggregate (confirm current circular)
- Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary Sanskrit is a Class 12 Classical/Foreign Language elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 019) with Theory 80 + Internal Assessment (INA) 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus units cover: (1) समास — तत्पुरुष through सप्तमी, नञ्, अलुक् — or कृदन्त प्रत्यय तव्यत्, अनीयर्, यत्, ल्युट्, तुमुन्; (2) कारक based on incorrect/correct sentences; (3) शब्द रूप for listed stems (गो, पितृ, राजन्, चन्द्रमस्; मित्र, अक्षि, पयस्; बाला, स्त्री, वधु); (4) धातु रूप in लट्, लङ्, लृट्, लोट्, विधिलिङ् for listed roots (भू, व्रज्, खाद्, घ्रा; अस्, हन्; दण्ड्; कृ; ज्ञा, ग्रह्); (5–10) prose translation, poetry meaning with context, Hindi and Sanskrit questions, directed transformations, and word use/practical vocabulary; (11) literary introduction of ancient writers/poets; (12) अलंकार (अनुप्रास, यमक; रूपक, उत्प्रेक्षा, उपमा, अर्थान्तरन्यास) or छन्द (अनुष्टुप्, वंशस्थ, मालिनी, शिखरिणी, पञ्चचामरम्, वसन्ततिलका); (13) ~100-word Sanskrit essay on listed topics or Hindi→Sanskrit translation. Prescribed book: संस्कृत सौरभम्-12, lessons 1–19 (PSEB). Official media may use Sanskrit with Hindi/Punjabi/English support for meaning tasks; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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PSEB SS Sanskrit: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How is PSEB Senior Secondary Sanskrit officially examined?
Sanskrit is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 Classical/Foreign Language elective with Theory 80 marks and Internal Assessment (INA) 20 marks (total 100). Subject code is 019. Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, date sheet, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official Senior Secondary Sanskrit paper?
No. Official PSEB Class 12 Sanskrit theory papers mix grammar, translation, poetry meaning, short answers, literary introduction, alankara/chhanda, and composition, plus school INA. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and morphology only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper simulation.
What syllabus and book does this bank follow?
It is aligned to the official PSEB Class XII Sanskrit syllabus: samasa, karaka, listed shabda/dhatu forms, kṛdanta pratyayas, alankara or chhanda, literary intros, translation/composition tasks, and prescribed book संस्कृत सौरभम्-12 (lessons 1–19), published by PSEB. Always download the current Sanskrit syllabus PDF from pseb.ac.in.
What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary Sanskrit?
For Theory 80 + INA 20 subjects, candidates commonly must secure about 33% separately in Theory and INA and 33% in the aggregate. Always verify the current PSEB Senior Secondary Scheme of Studies/notification for exact criteria for your sitting.
Is PSEB Class 12 Sanskrit the same as CBSE Sanskrit Core/Elective?
No. PSEB Senior Secondary Sanskrit (code 019) uses the Punjab board syllabus and textbook संस्कृत सौरभम्-12. It is not the CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Core/Elective course (e.g. Bhaswati/Shashwati patterns), though many grammar concepts overlap at school level.
Where should I check official syllabus and date sheets?
Use the Punjab School Education Board website at pseb.ac.in for Class 12 syllabus entries (including Sanskrit code 019), Scheme of Studies (Classical/Foreign Language group), date sheets, and exam circulars. The Sanskrit syllabus PDF is published under PSEB static media for the session.
What languages are used for PSEB Class 12 Sanskrit?
The paper centres on Sanskrit (Devanagari). Meaning and translation tasks may allow Hindi, Punjabi, or English as in the syllabus. This free practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that keeps Devanagari/Sanskrit forms in stems and options.