NTA is expected to conduct the CUET 2026 exam in May/June 2026. 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 is expected to conduct the CUET 2026 exam in CBT mode in May/June 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 who will successfully submit the CUET 2026 application form before the deadline will be eligible to appear for the CUET UG exam 2026.
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.
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 UG 2026 Sanskrit Exam Pattern
- CUET Sanskrit Question Paper 2026
- CUET Sanskrit Question Paper Previous Year
- CUET Sanskrit PYQ 2025 PDF Download
- CUET Sanskrit PYQ 2024 PDF Download
- CUET Sanskrit PYQ 2023 PDF Download
- CUET Sanskrit PYQ 2022 PDF Download
- How to Download CUET Sanskrit Question Paper PDF?
- Download CUET Section/Domain Wise Syllabus and Question Paper PDF
CUET UG 2026 Sanskrit Exam 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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CUET Sanskrit Question Paper 2026
Once the Common University Entrance Test 2026 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.
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CUET Sanskrit Question Paper Previous Year
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 section below.
CUET Sanskrit PYQ 2025 PDF Download
The National Testing Agency has released the CUET 2025 Sanskrit Question Paper PDF on nta.ac.in. Candidates preparing for the Sanskrit exam as a domain subject can download the question paper PDF here.
CUET Sanskrit PYQ 2024 PDF Download
The CUET Sanskrit (domain subject) exam was conducted on 21 May 2024, in the second shift, while the CUET Sanskrit (language) exam took place on 22 May 2024, in the second shift. NTA has not yet released the CUET 2024 Sanskrit question paper on the official website. However, candidates can refer to the CUET exam analysis to get an idea of the CUET Sanskrit 2024 question paper.
CUET Sanskrit PYQ 2023 PDF Download
National Testing Agency has released CUET 2023 Sanskrit Question Paper on its official website. Candidates can easily download CUET Question Paper PDF for Sanskrit without any registrations.
CUET 2023 Sanskrit Question Paper PDF (Domain Subject)
CUET 2023 Sanskrit Question Paper PDF (Language)
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CUET Sanskrit PYQ 2022 PDF Download
Candidates can download the CUET 2022 Sanskrit Question Paper PDF from the direct link given below:
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:
- Visit the link provided- CUET Question Paper
- Scroll down the page and look for the subject to download the question paper for
- Click on the tab download
- Create the login credentials 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.
How to Download CUET Sanskrit Question Paper PDF?
Follow these steps to download the CUET Sanskrit Question Paper PDF:
Step 1: Go to the official website of NTA - nta.ac.in
Step 2: Click on "Downloads”.
Step 3: Select the year, exam type, and paper.
Step 4: The screen will display links to all the CUET Question Papers.
Step 5: Search “Sanskrit” in the Search Bar.
Step 6: Download the question paper, save it, and start practising.
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Candidates preparing for CUET can download the CUET UG Syllabus and CUET UG Question Papers for the subjects mentioned in the table below:
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If you are choosing Sanskrit as one of your subjects in CUET, you can map it with the following subjects:
Candidates are advised to check university-wise subject mapping requirements also, to know the compulsory test subjects to be selected for CUET 2026 exam.