About the UP Board Class 12 Sanskrit Syllabus
Sanskrit is a scoring and enriching subject in the UP Board Class 12 curriculum. It helps students connect with India’s ancient wisdom, philosophy, and literature. The syllabus is structured to give students knowledge of classical texts, shlokas, grammar, and translation.
Syllabus Overview
The Class 12 Sanskrit syllabus includes:
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Prose (गद्य): Passages from ancient scriptures and classical texts. These include moral stories, philosophical lessons, and historical excerpts.
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Poetry (पद्य): Verses from great Sanskrit poets like Kalidasa, Bhartṛhari, and Jayadeva. Poems highlight devotion, nature, and human values.
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Grammar (व्याकरण): Detailed questions on sandhi, samas, vibhakti, tenses (lakaar), and sentence construction.
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Translation: Students must translate Sanskrit passages into Hindi. This tests both grammar and comprehension.
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Essay Writing: Short essays and comprehension-based questions are included.
Marking Scheme
The paper carries 100 marks, distributed as follows:
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Prose & Poetry – 40 marks
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Grammar – 25 marks
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Translation – 20 marks
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Essay & comprehension – 15 marks
Importance of Sanskrit
Studying Sanskrit boosts memory power, enhances logical thinking, and connects students to India’s cultural heritage. Many competitive exams also include Sanskrit as an optional subject, making it useful for higher studies.
Preparation Tips
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Learn shlokas with correct meanings.
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Revise grammar rules daily.
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Practice translation exercises regularly.
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Write answers in simple, clear Hindi to avoid mistakes.