CBSE Class 9 Sanskrit Syllabus 2026-27 — Shemushi Part 1, Grammar & Exam Pattern

What's New in 2026-27?

• NCF-SE 2023 alignment: The Sanskrit syllabus continues to emphasise communicative competence and appreciation of classical Indian literature.
• Shemushi Part 1 textbook: The prescribed textbook remains Shemushi Pratham Bhag with selected chapters covering diverse themes — nature, ethics, culture, and Indian heritage.
• Competency-based assessment: Questions will test comprehension, translation, grammar application, and creative expression in Sanskrit.
• Enhanced emphasis on Indian Knowledge Systems: Sanskrit texts highlighting ancient Indian wisdom in science, philosophy, and governance are given prominence.

Syllabus Overview — Marks Distribution

Section	Topic	Marks
अपठित अवबोधनम् (Unseen Comprehension)	अपठित गद्यांश/पद्यांश	10
रचनात्मक कार्यम् (Applied Grammar/Writing)	पत्र-लेखनम्, चित्र-वर्णनम्, अनुच्छेद-लेखनम्	15
अनुप्रयुक्त व्याकरणम् (Applied Grammar)	संधि, समास, प्रत्यय, उपसर्ग, कारक, अव्यय	25
पठित अवबोधनम् (Textbook Comprehension)	शेमुषी भाग-1 — गद्य + पद्य	30
Total Theory		80
Internal Assessment	Periodic Tests, Portfolio, Activities	20
Grand Total		100

Chapter-wise Syllabus — शेमुषी भाग-1 (Shemushi Part 1)

Ch. No.	Chapter Name	Key Themes
1	भारतीवसन्तगीतिः (Bharatee Vasantageetih)	A melodious ode to spring in India. Describes the beauty of the Vasant ritu (spring season) — blooming flowers, singing birds, gentle breezes. Celebrates the connection between nature and Indian culture.
2	स्वर्णकाकः (Svarnakaakah)	The Golden Crow — a moral tale about greed versus contentment. A golden crow rewards a kind woman but punishes a greedy neighbour, teaching the value of simplicity and generosity.
3	गोदोहनम् (Godoohanam)	The Milking Story — a humorous tale that teaches about the futility of greed and short-sighted thinking. A farmer tries to store milk for a festival by not milking his cow for months, only to find the cow has dried up.
4	कल्पतरूः (Kalpataruh)	The Wish-fulfilling Tree — explores the concept of generosity and selflessness through the mythical Kalpataru tree that grants wishes. Teaches about the power of giving without expecting returns.
5	सूक्तिमौक्तिकम् (Suktimauktikam)	Pearls of Wisdom — a collection of Sanskrit subhashitas (proverbs) covering ethics, duty, knowledge, friendship, and character. Each shloka encapsulates timeless wisdom.
6	भ्रान्तो बालः (Bhranto Baalah)	The Confused Boy — a story about a distracted child who learns to focus and find purpose. Highlights the importance of concentration, discipline, and self-awareness in education.
7	प्रत्यभिज्ञानम् (Pratyabhijnanam)	Recognition — based on Kalidasa's drama, this chapter explores themes of identity, memory, and recognition. It showcases the beauty of classical Sanskrit drama.
8	लौहतुला (Lauhatula)	The Iron Balance — a story about justice, truth, and the importance of fair measurement. Teaches honesty in trade and commerce through a compelling narrative.
9	सिकतासेतुः (Sikatasetuh)	The Sand Bridge — a moral story about the futility of building on weak foundations. Emphasises the importance of solid planning and genuine effort.
10	वाङ्मनःप्राणस्वरूपम् (Vaangmanahpranaasvaroopam)	The Nature of Speech, Mind, and Life-force — a philosophical chapter from the Upanishads exploring the relationship between words, thoughts, and the vital breath.
11	पर्यावरणम् (Paryavaranam)	Environment — a chapter dedicated to environmental awareness in Sanskrit. Discusses the importance of trees, water, air, and biodiversity using classical references and modern relevance.

Grammar Topics (व्याकरणम्)

Topic	Sub-topics	Marks
संधि (Sandhi)	स्वर संधि (दीर्घ, गुण, वृद्धि, यण्, अयादि), व्यंजन संधि, विसर्ग संधि	5-6
समास (Samas)	तत्पुरुष, द्विगु, कर्मधारय, बहुव्रीहि, अव्ययीभाव, द्वन्द्व	4-5
प्रत्यय (Pratyay)	कृत् प्रत्यय (क्त, क्तवतु, शतृ, शानच्, तव्यत्, अनीयर्), तद्धित प्रत्यय (मतुप्, त्व, तल्)	4-5
उपसर्ग (Upasarg)	Common Sanskrit prefixes — प्र, परा, अप, सम्, अनु, अव, निस्, निर्, दुस्, दुर्, वि, आ, नि, अधि, अपि, अति, सु, उत्, अभि, प्रति, परि, उप	3-4
कारक और विभक्ति (Karak)	Seven vibhaktis, their karak relationships, and usage	4-5
अव्यय (Avyay)	Indeclinable words — च, अपि, तु, एव, यदा, तदा, यत्र, तत्र, सह, विना	2-3

Exam Pattern 2026-27

Section	Question Types	Marks
अपठित अवबोधनम्	MCQ + Short Answer from unseen Sanskrit passage	10
रचनात्मक कार्यम्	Letter writing, Picture description, Paragraph in Sanskrit	15
अनुप्रयुक्त व्याकरणम्	Sandhi, Samas, Pratyay, Karak — MCQ + fill in blanks	25
पठित अवबोधनम्	Extract-based, Translation, Short Answer, Long Answer from Shemushi	30
Total		80

Preparation Tips

1. Master Sandhi rules first: Sandhi carries 5-6 marks and is foundational to all Sanskrit reading. Practise identifying and joining/splitting sandhis daily. Focus on the five types of swar sandhi first.
2. Memorise Samas types with examples: Create flashcards for each samas type with 5 examples each. The question will ask you to identify the type AND write the vigraha (expansion).
3. Read Shemushi chapters aloud: Sanskrit is a phonetic language. Reading aloud improves comprehension, pronunciation, and helps in translation questions.
4. Practise Anvay (word order rearrangement): For comprehension questions, learn to rearrange Sanskrit sentences into standard Subject-Object-Verb order to extract meaning.
5. Write letters in Sanskrit weekly: Practise both formal (प्रधानाचार्य, सम्पादक) and informal (मित्र, पितृ) letter formats with correct salutations and sign-offs.
6. Learn subhashitas by heart: The Suktimauktikam chapter contains important shlokas. Memorise their meanings and context — they often appear in MCQs and short answers.

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