NTA will conduct CUET 2026 exam from May 11 to May 31. Candidates planning to appear for the CUET 2026 Sanskrit paper can download the CUET Sanskrit question papers PDFs for the years 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 from this page. The exam will be conducted in computer-based test mode.
The National Testing Agency will release the CUET Sanskrit Question Paper 2026 after the exams are conducted for UG admissions. As of now, the NTA has released the CUET Sanskrit Question Papers for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 in PDF format. Candidates planning to gain admission to an undergraduate course for which Sanskrit is the required CUET subject combination must start preparing from the CUET 2026 syllabus.
NTA will conduct the CUET 2026 exam in CBT mode between May 11 and May 31, 2026. The official CUET date sheet 2026, will be released by NTA on the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. The datesheet will include exam dates and timings. Candidates preparing for the CUET UG Sanskrit exam must go through the previous years' question papers and mock tests to know the exam structure and understand what to expect from the question paper.
- CUET Sanskrit Pattern
- CUET Sanskrit 2026 Expected Questions
- CUET Sanskrit Previous Year Question Papers
- CUET Sanskrit Preparation Tips
- Preparation Books for CUET Sanskrit Exam
- CUET Subject List: Syllabus and Question Paper PDF
- How to Download CUET Sanskrit Question Paper PDF?
CUET Sanskrit Pattern
Students planning to take the CUET 2026 exam with Sanskrit as one of the CUET domain subjects for admission to any of the CUET accepting colleges must refer to the table below to know the CUET 2026 exam pattern.
| CUET Sanskrit Exam Pattern |
|
|---|---|
| Particulars |
Details |
| Mode of the examination |
Computer-based-test (CBT) |
| Type of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total number of Questions |
50 questions (all compulsory) |
| CUET Sanskrit Exam Duration |
60 minutes |
| CUET Sanskrit Marks | 250 |
| Negative marking |
Yes |
| Marking Scheme |
+5 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer |
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Commonly asked questions
If you are choosing Sanskrit as one of your subjects in CUET, you can map it with the following subjects:
- Hindi / English / Other Languages
- History
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Mass Media / Journalism
Candidates are advised to check university-wise subject mapping requirements also, to know the compulsory test subjects to be selected for CUET 2026 exam.
Many universities offers UG courses that require Sanskrit as one of their CUET domain subject. Below are some of the top universities that offer Sanskrit-based programmes through CUET:
- Delhi University (DU)
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- Central Sanskrit University
- Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
Many CUET participating universities offers UG courses with specialisation in Sanskrit. Below is the list of few undergraduate programmes which require Sanskrit as a compulsory subject in CUET UG exam:
- B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit
- B.A. Shastri (Traditional Sanskrit Studies)
- B.A. in Sanskrit and Indian Culture
- B.A. in Sanskrit and Yoga
CUET Sanskrit 2026 Expected Questions
After the Common University Entrance Test is conducted successfully in CBT mode, the National Testing Agency will release the CUET 2026 Sanskrit question paper PDF on nta.ac.in. Candidates preparing for the Sanskrit exam must know the CUET Sanskrit Syllabus 2026 to attain a good score in CUET. Once NTA releases the CUET UG Sanskrit Question Paper, the direct link to download the question paper will be updated here.
Until then, check below for expected CUET 2026 Sanskrit questions based on previous papers.
Question 1: 'सीतायाः _____________ नाम रामः अस्ति ।' इत्यत्र रिक्तस्थानं पूरयत
Question 2: 'एकेकस्मात्' इत्यत्र सन्धिः विद्यते -
Question 3: 'पञ्चगवम्' इत्यत्र कः समासः?
Question 4: 'वयं विपत्तौ अपि ___________।' इत्यत्र रिक्तस्थानं पूरयत ।
Question 5: 'दुष्कृतम्' इत्यस्य सन्धि-विच्छेदं कुरुत ।
Question 6: 'बाला' इत्यत्र प्रत्ययः अस्ति -
Question 7: नमः __________
Question 8: 'अनुरूपम् इत्यत्र 'अनु' इत्यस्य अर्थः अस्ति-
Question 9: 'अहं विचारं कृत्वा त्वां वदिष्यामि' इत्यत्र कर्तृपदम् अस्ति -
Question 10: सत्यर्थे पृथगर्थायाः स्वरव्यञ्जनसंहतेः। क्रमेण तेनैवावृत्तिः ___________ विनिगद्यते ।। इत्यत्र रिक्तस्थानं पूरयत
Question 11: शुभास्ते पन्थानः सन्तु इत्यत्र क्रियापदम् अस्ति-
Question 12: पङ्कजम्' इत्यस्य पर्यायपदम् अस्ति-
Also Read: CUET UG Login 2026
CUET Sanskrit Previous Year Question Papers
The NTA releases CUET question papers for every subject on its official website. Candidates preparing for the CUET 2026 exam can download CUET previous years' question papers for Sanskrit from the table below.
| CUET Year | CUET Sanskrit Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| CUET 2025 | CUET 2025 Sanskrit Question Paper PDF |
| CUET 2023 | |
| CUET 2023 |
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Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET question papers follow the steps below:
- Go to- CUET Question Paper
- Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
- Click on the tab download
- Create the login details for new registrations
- Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
- Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
CUET UG Language section will include 50 questions. Candidates must attempt all questions. There will be no optional questions.
The language section will check candidate's reading comprehension based on different types of passages. This section will also include questions from grammar. To prepare for the CUET UG language section, candidates must solve previous year question papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam.
The CUET questions are objective in nature and carries four options also known as MCQs. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, students will get +5 marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer.
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CUET Sanskrit Preparation Tips
Candidates must follow tips shared below to prepare for CUET Sanskrit exam.
- Understand the syllabus thoroughly.
- Cover and learn CUET Sanskrit important topics.
- Focus on topics with higher weightage and with most repeated questions.
- Make short notes for last minute revision.
- Practice past year question papers and CUET mock tests.
- Work on speed and accuracy.
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Preparation Books for CUET Sanskrit Exam
Candidates can refer to following recommended books to prepare for CUET 2026 Sanskrit exam:
| Book | Author |
|---|---|
| NCERT Sanskrit Textbooks | - |
| Sanskrit Vyakaran Darpan | S. Bhatnagar |
| Sanskrit Sahitya Ka Itihas | Subodh Sharma |
| Sanskrit Vyakaran Avam Rachna | Gopal Dutt Sharma |
| CUET Sanskrit Guide | Arihant Publications |
| CUET Question Bank for Sanskrit | Oswaal Publications |
CUET Subject List: Syllabus and Question Paper PDF
Candidates preparing for CUET can download the CUET UG Syllabus and CUET UG Question Papers for the subjects mentioned in the table below:
How to Download CUET Sanskrit Question Paper PDF?
Follow these steps to download the CUET Sanskrit Question Paper PDF:
- Go to the official website of NTA - nta.ac.in
- Click on "Downloads”.
- Select the year, exam type, and paper.
- The screen will display links to all the CUET Question Papers.
- Search “Sanskrit” in the Search Bar.
- Download the question paper, save it, and start practising.
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