Sanskrit: PPSC Exam Syllabus

Section A - Upanisad & Darsana

Total Marks : 75

1. General Knowledge of

• Mimamsa
• Vedanta
• Nyaya
• Vaisesika
• Sankhya
• Yoga
• Baudha
• Jaina
• Carvaka

2. Specific Study of

• Isavasyopanisad
• Kenopanisad
• Bhagvadgita Ch-II (Verses 13-25)

Section B - Grammar And Composition

Total Marks : 75

1. Significanct features of grammar with a particular stress on

• Samjna
• Sandhi
• Karaka
• Samasa
• Kartr & Karma Vacya

2. Essay in Sanskrit
3. Unseen passage with the questions to be answered in Sanskrit.

Section C - Epics, Poetry, Prose & Drama

Total Marks : 75

1. General Knowledge of

• Ramayana
• Mahabharata
• Naisadhiyacarita
• Sissupalavadha
• Meghaduta
• Uttaranamacarita
• Venisamhara
• Mrcchakatika
• Rajatarangini of Kalhava
• Gita Govinda
• Pancatanitra

2. Specific Study of

• Ramayana Sundara Kanda XV (15-30 verses)
• Raghuvamsa Canto I (1-10 verses)
• Kadambari (Sukanasopadesa)
• Kiratarjuniya canto (1-10 verses)
• Abhijnana Sakuntalan Act IV (15-30 verses)

Section D - Essentials Of Indian Cullture & Potic Geners

Total Marks : 75

1. Essentials of Indian Culture with Special reference to

• Purusartha Catustaya
• Sodasa Samskaras
• Varnasrama Vyavastha

2. Poetic geners

• Mahakavya
• Rupaka
• Katha
• Akhyayika
• Campu
• Khandakavya