CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Sample Paper 2025-26, Download Model Paper PDF FREE

Last Updated: Jan 27, 2026, 12:46 IST

Students preparing for the CBSE Class 12 board exams 2026 can download Sanskrit sample question papers. These papers, including Core and Elective versions with marking schemes, are crucial for testing knowledge, assessing preparation, and effective revision. They provide detailed practice, especially for language-based subjects like Sanskrit, helping students understand exam patterns and improve grammar and composition skills for optimal performance.

CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Sample Paper 2025-26, Download Model Paper PDF FREE
CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Sample Paper 2025-26, Download Model Paper PDF FREE

Key Points

  • CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit sample papers for 2026 exams can be downloaded now.
  • Papers include core, elective, and marking schemes for 2025-26 academic year.
  • Section-wise weightage for 2026 exams covers reading, writing, grammar, and literature.

For the 2026 board exams, students can download CBSE class 12 sample question papers for all subjects. As with multiple study materials available on the website, sample question papers provide a quick and easy way to test your knowledge, assess your knowledge, and revision time. 

Students can use sample papers while preparing for the subject or after the competition of syllabus. It conveniently provides a detailed practice for the upcoming exam. Language based papers like Sanskrit, require practice as there is a big chance of making mistakes in grammar and composition questions. While it is important to study and review the subject, solving sample question papers offers you an analysis on how well you can answer these questions and under what time frame. 

Students can download links to access Sanskrit core and selective papers from here along with marking schemes. Check out further to access CBSE class 12 Sanskrit sample papers 2026 from here. 

CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Sample Paper 2025-26: Key Highlights

Feature

Details 

Total Marks (Theory)

80 Marks

Internal Assessment

20 Marks (Project/Listening & Speaking)

Exam Duration

3 Hours (+ 15 mins reading time)

Competency

50% (MCQs, Case-based, Source-based)

Constructed

30% (Short & Long Answer questions)

Question Type: Select Response

20% (MCQs)

Internal Choice

Approximately 33% internal choices provided

CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Sample Paper 2025-26

Students can find CBSE class 12 Sanskrit core sample questions from here. Use it to practice well for the exam.

CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Sample Paper 2025-26: Download PDF 

Here you can find links to CBSE class 12 Sanskrit core and Elective sample papers. You can access complete questions from the sample paper PDF shared here. 

These sample questions consists a total of 18 questions in which you get to test your grammar, literature and other sections in the subject. 

CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Core Sample Paper 2025-26 PDF 

CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Selective Sample Paper 2025-26 PDF 

CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Marking Scheme 2025-26: Download PDF 

Use the marking scheme shared here for both the papers to assess your answers. Utilise these papers well to elevate your preparations for CBSE class 12 exams. 

CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Core Marking Scheme 2025-26 PDF 

CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Selective Marking Scheme 2025-26 PDF 

CBSE Class 12 Sanskrit Section Wise Weightage 2026

Section

Domain (Sanskrit Term)

Marks

Key Assessment Areas

Section A

Reading Skills (अपठित-अवबोधनम्)

10 Marks

Comprehension of unseen passages, including one-word answers, full sentences, and title selection.

Section B

Creative Writing (रचनात्मक-कार्यम्)

15 Marks

Formal/informal letter writing, paragraph construction based on visual cues (चित्रवर्णनम्), and Hindi/English to Sanskrit translation.

Section C

Applied Grammar (अनुप्रयुक्त-व्याकरणम्)

25 Marks

Advanced technical topics including Sandhi, Samasa, verb forms (Dhatu-Rupa), and sentence correction.

Section D

Literature (पठित-अवबोधनम्)

30 Marks

Comprehensive evaluation of prescribed textbook prose, poetry, and dramas for thematic and critical understanding.

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First Published: Jan 27, 2026, 12:46 IST

FAQs

  • Is there a change in exam pattern for CBSE class 12 Sanskrit paper 2026?
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    Yes, the exam pattern now follows 50% competency based questions (MCQs, case based etc), and maximum marks include 80 Marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment. Check CBSE curriculum and syllabus for more information.
  • What does Sanskrit Core and Sanskrit Elective mean?
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    Sanskrit core subject is for intermediate level proficiency and contains grammar, literature and other parts. Whereas, Sanskrit elective is studied by people who want to gain higher studies in the subject. This includes literary analysis, poetics and depends heavily on textual knowledge.

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