Generate CBSE Sanskrit board-pattern question papers for Class 6 to Class 12 in seconds — fully aligned with the 2025-26 examination blueprint. Every paper includes all sections: Apathit Avbodhnam, Rachnatmak Karya, Vyakaran, and Pathit Avbodhnam — with complete step-wise marking schemes and answer keys.
Supports Ruchira (Classes 6–8), Shemushi (Classes 9–10 & 11–12), Bhaswati & Shaswati (Elective Sanskrit), and the complete Abhyasvan Bhav practice series. Trusted by 5,000+ CBSE schools and Sanskrit teachers across India.
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The CBSE Sanskrit Question Paper Generator by SchoolDeck is a free AI-powered tool that helps teachers, tutors, and students create board-pattern Sanskrit question papers for Classes 6 through 12 within minutes — perfectly aligned with the official CBSE 2025-26 examination blueprint.
Whether you need a full board exam mock paper for Class 10 or Class 12, a chapter-wise unit test on Shemushi prose lessons, a Vyakaran (grammar) focused worksheet covering Sandhi, Shabd Roop, and Samas, or an Apathit comprehension practice set — this generator produces professionally formatted papers that match CBSE's exact sectional structure, marks distribution, and question types.
Every generated paper comes with a detailed step-wise marking scheme and Devanagari-rendered answer key, making it ideal for formal assessments, classroom practice, and board examination preparation. The tool correctly handles Devanagari script, Sanskrit diacritics, and complex grammatical notation — ensuring every paper prints perfectly without broken characters or formatting errors.
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Official 80-Mark Theory Paper Blueprint — Section-Wise Weightage
| Section | Section Name | Key Question Types | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | अपठित अवबोधनम् (Unseen Comprehension) |
1 Unseen Gadyansh (Prose) + 1 Unseen Padyansh (Verse) with MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks, and short answer sub-questions | 10 |
| B | रचनात्मक कार्यम् (Creative / Writing) |
Patra Lekhan (Letter Writing), Chitravarnanam (Picture Description), Anuchchhed Lekhan (Paragraph Writing), Suchna Lekhan | 15 |
| C | व्याकरणम् (Grammar) |
Sandhi, Shabd Roop, Dhatu Roop, Pratyaya, Samas, Karak-Vibhakti, Vachya Parivartan, Vakya Rachna, Anuvad | 25 |
| D | पठित अवबोधनम् (Textbook Literature) |
Questions from Shemushi Part II — Gadyansh, Padyansh, Natak passages; chapter-based comprehension & long answer questions | 30 |
| Total Theory Examination | 80 | ||
| Internal Assessment (Periodic Tests + Portfolio) | 20 | ||
| Grand Total | 100 | ||
Source: CBSE Curriculum 2025-26 for Sanskrit (Code 122), Class X. Pathit Avbodhnam (Literature) carries the highest weightage of 30 marks (37.5%).
The SchoolDeck generator precisely replicates this structure in every board-pattern paper
Contains one unseen Gadyansh (prose passage) of 5–6 lines and one unseen Padyansh (verse/shloka). Sub-questions test reading comprehension in Sanskrit — answering in Sanskrit (ek-vakya uttar), identifying word meanings, and selecting correct options from the passage. No prior knowledge of the passage is assumed.
Tests writing skills entirely in Sanskrit. Includes Patra Lekhan (formal/informal letter — 5 marks), Chitravarnanam (picture-based descriptive paragraph — 5 marks), and Anuchchhed/Sandesh Lekhan (short paragraph or message writing — 5 marks). Internal choice is provided in most sub-sections.
The most scoring section of the paper. Covers Sandhi (joining rules — 4 marks), Shabd Roop (noun/pronoun/adjective declension across Vibhaktis — 4 marks), Dhatu Roop (verb conjugation in Lat, Lot, Lang, Vidhilin Lakar — 4 marks), Pratyaya (Krit & Taddhit suffixes — 3 marks), Samas (compound words with Vigrah Vakya — 4 marks), Karak-Vibhakti (3 marks), and Vakya Rachna / Anuvad (Sanskrit translation — 3 marks).
Based entirely on Shemushi Part II (Class 10) and Abhyasvan Bhav. Includes comprehension of Gadyansh (prose passages — 10 marks), Padyansh (verse passages — 10 marks), Natika/Drama excerpts (5 marks), and long-answer questions on chapter themes, characters, and values (5 marks). Internal choice is provided across all sub-sections.
| Section | Sanskrit Name | Marks | Internal Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | अपठित अवबोधनम् | 10 | Yes |
| B | रचनात्मक कार्यम् | 15 | Yes |
| C | व्याकरणम् | 25 | Yes |
| D | पठित अवबोधनम् | 30 | Yes |
| Total Theory (Code 122) | 80 Marks | — | |
Supports both Sanskrit Core and Sanskrit Elective (Bhaswati / Shaswati)
100-mark theory paper covering Bhaswati Part II (Gadya, Padya, Natika) and Shaswati Part II (Grammar & Composition). Designed for students taking Sanskrit as an elective/major subject.
80-mark theory paper (+ 20 marks internal) based on Shemushi Part II and grammar. Aligned for students taking Sanskrit as a core/additional language subject.
SchoolDeck supports paper generation for both Sanskrit Elective and Sanskrit Core. Simply toggle between the two when selecting your subject code — the AI auto-loads the correct blueprint, textbook, and question bank.
School-Based Assessment format with flexible marks for periodic tests and annual exams
Ruchira Part I
Ruchira Part II
Ruchira Part III
The Vyakaran section carries up to 25 marks in board exams — our generator covers every topic
Swar Sandhi (Dirgha, Gunn, Vriddhi, Yan, Ayadi), Vyanjan Sandhi (Schuttva, Jashttva, Anunasik), Visarg Sandhi. Questions include joining words and identifying types.
Noun/pronoun declension in all 8 Vibhaktis across three Vachana (Singular, Dual, Plural). Covers Ram, Nadee, Phala, Mati, Deva, Sarva, Yushmad, Asmat, Tat and other important paradigms.
Verb conjugation across Lakars: Lat Lakar (Present), Lot Lakar (Imperative), Lang Lakar (Past), Vidhilin Lakar (Potential), and Lrit Lakar (Future). Three Purusha × three Vachana forms.
Avyayibhav, Tatpurusha (all varieties including Karmadharaya, Dwigu), Bahuvrihi, and Dvandva Samas. Questions test Vigrah Vakya (expansion) and Samaspad (formation).
Krit Pratyaya (Shatr, Shanach, Ktva, Lyap, Tumun, Kta) and Taddhit Pratyaya (Matup, Tva, Tal). Questions involve adding correct suffixes and identifying derivation.
Matching Karakas (Karta, Karma, Karana, Sampradan, Apadana, Sambandha, Adhikarana) with correct Vibhaktis. Sentence-based fill-in-the-blank and identification questions.
Transformation between Kartri Vachya (Active Voice), Karma Vachya (Passive Voice), and Bhav Vachya. Applied in sentences with correct Vibhakti and verb changes.
Hindi-to-Sanskrit and Sanskrit-to-Hindi translation of simple sentences. Tests practical application of grammar rules including correct Shabd Roop, Dhatu Roop, and Vibhakti usage.
Our question bank covers all chapters from every NCERT Sanskrit textbook, Class 6 to 12
Part I (Class 6) — Selected Chapters:
Part II & III (Class 7–8):
Part I (Class 9):
Part II (Class 10) — Board Exam:
4 simple steps — no sign-up needed to get started
Choose CBSE → Class 6 to 12 → Sanskrit. For Class 11–12, further select Sanskrit Core (Code 209) or Sanskrit Elective (Code 122/122A). The tool auto-loads the correct textbook and 2025-26 blueprint.
Choose full syllabus or select specific chapters from Shemushi/Ruchira. Enable/disable individual sections (e.g., only Vyakaran + Apathit for a grammar test).
Select Board Exam Pattern (80/100 marks), Unit Test, Half Yearly, Pre-Board, or Chapter Test. Set difficulty as Easy, Medium, Hard, or Mixed. AI applies correct blueprint automatically.
Click Generate. Review the question paper and full marking scheme on screen. Download as PDF or DOCX — with or without the answer key. Add your school logo before printing.
Built for the unique challenges of Sanskrit language assessment
Every question and answer is displayed in error-free Devanagari script with correct matras, anusvara, visarga, and chandrabindu. No garbled characters — guaranteed perfect print output in both PDF and DOCX.
Every answer includes marks-per-step breakdowns matching CBSE board evaluation standards. Vyakaran answers show the correct rule citation; literature answers show the required Sanskrit quotation with translation.
AI ensures every paper respects official section-wise weightage — 30 marks for Pathit, 25 for Vyakaran, 15 for Rachnatmak, 10 for Apathit. No manual marks counting ever needed.
Generate Set A, Set B, Set C from the same syllabus selection — each with different passages, Vyakaran examples, and Patra Lekhan topics. Ideal for pre-board exams and preventing paper leaks.
All sections with internal choice options (as per CBSE pattern) are automatically populated with two equal-difficulty alternatives — saving hours of extra question-setting work.
Add your school name, logo, exam date, roll number field, and custom instructions to the generated paper before downloading. Prints exam-ready in one click.
Board Exam (80/100 marks), Pre-Board, Half Yearly, Quarterly Test, Unit Test (20-30 marks), Chapter Test, and Weekly Revision — all with appropriate question distribution for Sanskrit.
Large curated collection of unseen Sanskrit passages (Gadyansh & Padyansh) sourced from classical texts, Subhashitani, Panchatantra, and Mahabharat — never repeated from the textbook.
Save 2–3 hours per paper. Generate unit tests, half-yearly papers, and board mock papers in minutes. Spend more time teaching, less time typesetting Devanagari text.
Generate standardized papers across all sections and sets. Ensure consistent difficulty, correct marks distribution, and CBSE-compliant format in every paper produced.
Practice with unlimited board-pattern Sanskrit mock papers. Step-wise answer keys help students understand exactly where marks are allocated — especially in Vyakaran and writing sections.
SchoolDeck also helps generate papers and documentation for the 20-mark internal component of Sanskrit:
10 Marks — Best of two written periodic tests across the academic year. Generate these instantly from chapter selections.
10 Marks — Sanskrit recitation, portfolio of written work, project assignments. Generate activity worksheets and rubrics.
Everything you need to know about generating CBSE Sanskrit question papers
The CBSE Class 10 Sanskrit (Code 122) theory paper carries 80 marks: Section A — Apathit Avbodhnam/Unseen Comprehension (10 marks), Section B — Rachnatmak Karya/Creative Writing (15 marks), Section C — Vyakaran/Grammar (25 marks), Section D — Pathit Avbodhnam/Shemushi Literature (30 marks). Internal Assessment carries an additional 20 marks, making the grand total 100.
The generator covers all prescribed NCERT Sanskrit textbooks: Ruchira Part I, II, III (Classes 6–8), Shemushi Part I & II (Classes 9–10), Abhyasvan Bhav Part I & II (practice book for Classes 9–10), Bhaswati Part I & II (Classes 11–12 Elective), and Shaswati Part I & II (Grammar, Classes 11–12).
Yes. The Vyakaran section comprehensively covers: Sandhi (Swar, Vyanjan, Visarg), Shabd Roop (all paradigms across all Vibhaktis), Dhatu Roop (Lat, Lot, Lang, Vidhilin, Lrit Lakars), Pratyaya (Krit & Taddhit), Samas (all types with Vigrah Vakya), Karak-Vibhakti, Vachya Parivartan, and Anuvad/Vakya Rachna.
Absolutely. You can select individual chapters from Shemushi, Ruchira, or Bhaswati to create targeted chapter tests, unit tests, or post-lesson assessments. You can also isolate specific grammar topics (e.g., only Sandhi + Samas) to create a focused Vyakaran worksheet.
Yes. SchoolDeck uses professional Unicode Devanagari rendering to ensure all matras, anusvara, chandrabindu, visarga, and conjunct consonants display and print correctly. Both the question paper and answer key render perfectly in PDF and DOCX — no garbled text, no missing characters.
Yes. The generator fully supports Sanskrit for Classes 6, 7, and 8 based on the NCERT Ruchira textbook series. It creates age-appropriate periodic tests, half-yearly papers, and annual exam papers in the school-based assessment format, with difficulty calibrated to each class level.
Yes. SchoolDeck provides separate paper generation for both Sanskrit Core (Code 209) and Sanskrit Elective (Code 122) for Classes 11–12. The Elective paper uses Bhaswati & Shaswati textbooks with a 100-mark structure, while the Core paper follows the 80-mark structure based on Shemushi.
Yes. SchoolDeck offers a free tier for generating CBSE Sanskrit question papers across all classes with marking schemes and answer keys. Premium plans unlock unlimited paper generation, custom school branding with watermarks, bulk Set A/B/C generation, and priority support.
The Rachnatmak Karya section includes: Patra Lekhan (formal letters to Principal, Government offices; informal letters to friends/relatives — in Sanskrit), Chitravarnanam (describe a given picture in Sanskrit), Anuchchhed Lekhan (write a paragraph on given topic in Sanskrit), Sandesh/Suchna Lekhan (notice or message writing), and Katha Lekhan (story writing from hints) depending on class.
Yes. The generator supports multiple exam formats for Sanskrit: Full Board Exam (80/100 marks), Pre-Board Mock, Half Yearly (with first-half syllabus), Quarterly/Terminal, Unit Test (20–30 marks), and Chapter-wise Worksheets. Each format auto-applies the correct section structure and marks distribution.
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