CBSE Class 10 Sanskrit Tips: ‘Smart and consistent study habits will help ace the subject’

About 26.60 lakh students are expected to sit for the CBSE Class 10 Board exams in 2026. In Sanskrit for Class 10, the exam carries 80 marks in the written paper plus 20 marks for internal assessment (tests, assignments, projects).

The three-hour theory paper is divided into four sections:

·         Section A: Unseen passage (अपठितावबोधनम्) (10 marks)

·         Section B: Creative writing  (15 marks)

·         Section C: Applied grammar (अनुप्रयुक्त व्याकरणम्) (25 marks)

·         Section D: Text-based passage/literature (पठित अवबोधनम्) (30 marks)

Internal assessment contributes the remaining 20 marks, making the total 100 marks.

According to Mr Vimal Dwivedi, TGT Sanskrit at Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park, “This year’s Sanskrit exam calls for focused and strategic preparation. Unlike last year, the paper offers fewer choices, so accuracy and consistent practice are essential. If you follow the tips below, you will be well on your way to an excellent score in the Class 10 CBSE Sanskrit Board exam.”

Mr Dwivedi shares a few tips for planning the revision for the subject that students should follow:

·         Revise संधि,समास, प्रत्यय, वाच्य questions for 15–20 minutes every day.

·         Practise the complete letter-writing format as required in this year’s pattern.

·         Read each chapter twice for clarity and prepare concise घटनाक्रम points for story-based questions.

·         Regularly revise important shlokas and prose passages.

·         Attempt chapter-wise questions and identify areas needing improvement.

·         Keep a separate notebook for chapter summaries and key grammar notes.

·         Manage your study time wisely, rely on steady self-study, and clear your doubts with your teachers whenever needed.