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The WBCS exam is conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission, a state authority responsible for administrative services exam to recruit the candidates to become officers. All the candidates should brace themselves to prepare for the mains exam. First they must clear the Prelims exam. Candidates in the WBBC Exam are provided the option to opt for the Optional subject for two papers along with four compulsory papers. It is the sole choice of the candidate which subject is preferable for them.

For the best preparation tips and study aids: Notes, Tests, mentors and more to go with the preparations ahead. The WBCS Exam is conducted in three tiers: Prelims, Mains & Interview. And a total of eight papers in mains for total merit! So you got to be particular in the preparation and decisive about it Optional.

This article is focused on the latest exam pattern, Syllabus, and every detail about the WBCS exam & Optional Subject. Candidates who are to appear for the mains exam must go through the detailed WBCS syllabus and exam pattern.

WBCS Sanskrit Syllabus

Sanskrit is the oldest and most uncommon language in the modern world. It might be tough to comprehend for some but easy for others. Those who have chosen the Sanskrit subject as their optional must go through the syllabus below. The WBCS has recently released its official notification regarding the syllabus of the Sanskrit Paper. Check out the table below:.

Paper I- Sanskrit
Sanskrit Linguistics:-. (i) Indo European family of languages

(ii) Phonetic Laws-Grimm’s Law, Verner’s Law, Grassmann’s Law, Collitz’s Law

(iii) Phonetic Tendencies

(iv) Development of Sanskrit- Vedic and Classical Sanskrit, Non-Aryan Influence in Sanskrit, Contribution of Sanskrit in Linguistic Studies
Sanskrit Grammar- Siddhanta Kaumudi-Karaka and Samasa
Translation from Vedic texts into English:- Agnisukta-1.1

Indrasukta-2.12

Suryasukta-1.115

Aksasukta-10.34

Hiranyagarbha Sukta-10.121

Devisukta-10.125
(i) Translation from Sanskrit into English

Or

(ii) Translation from English into Sanskrit
Paragraph in Sanskrit
Paper II: Sanskrit 
History of Vedic and Classical Sanskrit Literature:- (i) Vedic- Samhita, Brahmana, Aranyaka, Upanisad, Vedanga

(ii) Classical- Ramayana, Mahabharata, Asvaghosa, Bhasa, Kalidasa, Sudraka, Visakhadatta,

Bhavabhuti, Bharavi, Bhotti, Magha, Dandi, Banabhatta.

(iii) Philosophical – Fundamental ideas of orthodox systems of Indian Philosophy

(iv) Technical – Chandas, Arthasastra, Architecture, Medicine, Mathematics
Texts (Meant for general acquaintance and not for minute study) (i) Kalidasa’s Abhijnanasakuntalam and Bhavabhuti’s Uttararamacaritam

(ii) Kalidasa’s Kumarasambhavam (Canto I – V ) and Bharavi’s Kiratarjuniyam (Canto I – V )

(iii) Manusamhita (Ch. VII Sl. I-144)

(iv) Isavasyopanisad

** all answers are to be studied for the Sanskrit language **

Download the PDF format of the WBCS Sanskrit Syllabus here! Go through the complete syllabus and start your preparations right away with a proper plan to have a great score and a promising rank.

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WBCS Sanskrit Exam Pattern

For candidates who are appearing for the WBC Mains exam it is important to understand the pattern of the exam beforehand.

The Prelims Exam is mere qualifying in nature.

For the main exam, all the papers are important and conducted in descriptive mode. Total of 6 six papers out of two are optional. Check the exam pattern below:-

  • There will be two optional papers- Chemistry. 
    • Paper 1 – Sanskrit Paper
    • Paper 2- Sanskrit Paper
  • Both of these optional papers will be of the maximum marks of 200 marks each with a duration of 3 hours each and subjective in nature.

To know more about the complete marking scheme & prepare precisely do check out the WBCS Civil Services exam pattern for better understanding.

How to Prepare for the WBCS Sanskrit Optional Subject?

Unlike other state administrative services exams, the WBCS Mains exam too has given the candidates a choice to select one optional subject papers, both the papers will be added in your final merit. So it is important to understand the complete syllabus and pattern of the Optional exam, as it will play a decisive role. With the right approach, any goal can be achieved! Being specific to every candidate can affect your final scores.

To understand the complete Sanskrit exam pattern, its syllabus & the question trends asked so far. You must solve as many PYPs as possible that will also help you get a new unique idea of how the questions are asked and how effectively you can answer them. This helps you to become familiar with the chosen subject and you can easily understand the exact pattern of how you need to prepare and present your answer in order to score the maximum score in the exam.

It is recommended to solve the WBCS Sanskrit Optional Question Paper and mock test and regularly keep a track of your performance and analyze it.

Previous Years Question Papers for WBCS Sanskrit Optional Subject

In the article along with the detailed syllabus of the WBCS Sanskrit Paper, we will assist the candidates to get an actual interpretation of the examination and know about the type of questions which they can expect under the Mains Sanskrit section. Download all the previous year questions for Sanskrit free today!

WBCS Sanskrit PYPs
Year Paper I Paper II
2014 WBCS Sanskrit Paper – I WBCS Sanskrit Paper – II
2015 WBCS Sanskrit Paper – I WBCS Sanskrit Paper – II
2016 WBCS Sanskrit Paper – I WBCS Sanskrit Paper – II
2017 WBCS Sanskrit Paper – I WBCS Sanskrit Paper – II
2018 WBCS Sanskrit Paper – I WBCS Sanskrit Paper – II
2019 WBCS Sanskrit Paper – I WBCS Sanskrit Paper – II
2020 WBCS Sanskrit Paper – I WBCS Sanskrit Paper – II
2021 WBCS Sanskrit Paper – I WBCS Sanskrit Paper – II

For a wide range of the WBCS study materials for optional subjects, previous year papers,mock tests, test series, practice sets and many others you can download our mobile application Testbook App.

Expert suggestion for WBCS Mains preparation!

Sanskrit is a great language subject to choose. Candidates must follow the proper approach to learn the subject and practice it regularly. These few suggestions by expert & toppers tips on ways to prepare the subject and score well.

  • WBCS Exam is different from other PCS exams, all papers need to be prepared as per the suggested syllabus & requirements of the group you prepare for.
  • The course is not wide so utilize your time properly so that you can learn maximum.
  • The subject is a theoretical language subject and yes Sanskrit is a tough language to comprehend and learn. So you must regularly keep in touch with the sanskrit vocab and try to be fluent in answering the questions.
  • The exam pattern of the subject will be understood by solving the previous year’s questions papers and mock tests, it will also test your progress.

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WBCS Sanskrit Syllabus FAQs

There is a wide list of the subjects issued by the conducting body from which the available candidates can choose their section of interest. More than 20 subjects are available.

No not at all! If you are well acquainted with the subject then go for only that subject. Because it will play a decisive role in the final merit.

To cover the complete WBCS Syllabus candidates can refer to the study material online such as previous year papers, mock tests, preparation notes etc. they can also enroll themselves into several online programs available. Download the Testbook App.

It varies from candidate to candidate. If you are well suited with the subject then yes it can prove to be decisive in the exam.

Go through the syllabus, then form a schedule for studies and keep on completing topics as per the syllabus.
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