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IGCSE Exam Dates

Exam Dates for IGCSE 2023 Exams timetable is on the following link: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/638136-june-2023-zone-3-uk-time-table.pdf

Sanskrit Paper 01 Monday (1.5 hours) Monday 24th April (1.30 - 3.00PM)

Sanskrit Paper 02 (1.5 hours) Friday 28th April (1.30 - 3.00PM)

How to Register for the IGCSE?

FOR STUDENTS IN THE UK

-To apply outside London/UK – please contact a Centre willing to accept private candidates.

Visit:https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/why-choose-us/find-a-cambridge-school/

Some of the Schools / Test Centres that we know are taking applications are in the table below. Fees for these vary from place to place, please contact them directly.

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Study Material

  1. Mahabharat Set Stories (Contains Mahabharat Set Stories)

  2. Epic Civilization (Contains Epic Civilization Book)

  3. Student Study Guide (Contains Mahabharat Stories and Shri Bhagwad Gita Verses)

  4. Geeta Shlokas with Meaning, Transliteration and Audio

  5. Listen to the 20 Gita Verses on YouTube

  6. Language Revision Work Book

(Click on the items above to open PDF files )(You will be redirected to materials on the SanskritExams.org.uk website)

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IGCSE Paper Format

There are two papers Paper 1 and Paper 2

Paper 1 Format:

  • Q1 is a comprehension, no sandhi – 30 marks

  • Q2 is a translation – mostly no sandhi – 30 marks

  • Q3 is three simple English to Sanskrit sentences – no sandhi – 15 marks

  • Q4 is a comprehension in sandhi (have a go) – 15 marks

Note For the Mocks: Paper 1 – Focus on questions 1, 2 and 3. Have a go at question 4.

Paper 2 Format:

•Paper 2 – For Mock exams Focus on questions 1, 2 and 3. Do not do Q4.

Q1 is a comprehension, of simple Mahabharata set text – 15 marks

  • Use Study Guide (Page 1 to page 16 for Mahabharata Stories)

  • Use the Work Book

Q2 is about 3 Bhagavad Gita verses – 15 marks

  • Use Study Guide(Page 42 To Page 52 for Gita Shlokas)

  • Use the Work Book

  • YouTube Link for 20 Shlokas

Q3 is Epic Civilisation – 35 marks

  • Use the EPIC Civilisation Book (it is mainly in English and easy)

•Total 155 marks (Mock)

• Q4 Hitopadesha –(25 marks)


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Past Papers And Specimen Papers

Revision Classes


We are a 'Not for Profit Helpline' run by volunteers to promote the Sanskrit IGCSE exam and ensure sustained enrolment for the learning of this beautiful language.