Sanskrit — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Sanskrit — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: व्याकरण-प्रश्नाः
Chapter 2: आङ्ग्लभाषातः संस्कृतम्: लघुवाक्यानि
Chapter 3: आङ्ग्लभाषातः संस्कृतम्: गद्यांशः
Chapter 4: चन्द्रापीडकथा
Chapter 5: रघुवंशम्: प्रथमः सर्गः
Chapter 6: निर्धारितग्रन्थेभ्यः अनुवादः
Chapter 7: निर्धारितग्रन्थानां विषयवस्तु-आधारिताः लघूत्तर-प्रश्नाः

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Sanskrit?

The Sanskrit syllabus has 7 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Sanskrit chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Sanskrit syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Sanskrit faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Sanskrit — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Sanskrit study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.