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KSOU MA Sanskrit Question Papers – MSAN-11 to MSAN-15, MPP Sanskrit & Syllabus PDF

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  1. KSOU Alerts & Notifications
  2. Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU MA Sanskrit Question Papers (MSAN-11 to MSAN-15, MSN 21 to 25 & MPP-SAN)
  3. What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover
  4. Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs
  5. KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules
  6. More KSOU programme-wise question papers and course tables
  7. Questions about KSOU MA Sanskrit Question Papers
  8. KSOU MA Sanskrit Question Papers: official portals and documents

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Unlike other M.A. programmes at KSOU, M.A. Sanskrit runs on the Annual (Non-CBCS) scheme with five 100-mark papers in First Year (MSAN-11 / MSN 11 to MSAN-15 / MSN 15) and five 100-mark papers in Final Year (MSN 21 to MSN 25). KSOU's 25-page M.A. Sanskrit 2024–25 question paper compilation PDF includes all five First Year proctored examination papers (MSAN-11 through MSAN-15) plus the 100-mark Master's Preparatory Programme (MPP-SAN) paper for non-cognate graduates.

Programme scheme: M.A. in Sanskrit (Annual Non-CBCS Scheme – 2 Years, 70–80 Credits)  |  Fee summary: Admission fee Rs. 11,660 (I Year) and Rs. 11,110 (II Year); annual exam fee Rs. 1,700 per year  |  Passing rule: Minimum 8/20 in Internal Assessment, 32/80 in Term-End Exam, and 40/100 aggregate per paper.

Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU MA Sanskrit Question Papers (MSAN-11 to MSAN-15, MSN 21 to 25 & MPP-SAN)

The table below lists all 10 official course codes, credit weights, evaluation marks (Term-End + Internal Assessment), and direct PDF links for KSOU MA Sanskrit Question Papers (MSAN-11 to MSAN-15, MSN 21 to 25 & MPP-SAN).

Course Code Course Title / Details Semester / Year & Credits Marks (Exam + IA) Official Question Paper / Prospectus PDF
MSAN-11 / MSN 11 Course I: Classical Sanskrit Literature – Poetry, Prose and Translations First Year M.A. Sanskrit (7 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 2024–25 QP PDF (p.10–12)
MSAN-12 / MSN 12 Course II: Classical Sanskrit Literature – Drama (Texts) and History of Literature First Year M.A. Sanskrit (7 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 2024–25 QP PDF (p.7–9)
MSAN-13 / MSN 13 Course III: Tarka and Vyakarana First Year M.A. Sanskrit (7 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 2024–25 QP PDF (p.13–14)
MSAN-14 / MSN 14 Course IV: Bharatiya Tattvasastra (Indian Philosophy) First Year M.A. Sanskrit (7 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 2024–25 QP PDF (p.4–6)
MSAN-15 / MSN 15 Course V: Alankara – I (Sanskrit Poetics) First Year M.A. Sanskrit (7 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 2024–25 QP PDF (p.1–3)
MPP-SAN Master's Preparatory Programme (MPP) in Sanskrit (for Level-1 Non-Cognate Entrants) Level-1 Qualifying Exam (2 Hours) 100 Marks Jan–Feb 2025 MPP QP PDF (p.15–25)
MSN 21 Course VI: Vedic Hymns, Upanishad, Bhagavad Gita and History of Vedic Literature Final Year M.A. Sanskrit (7 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 MA Prospectus Table (p.30)
MSN 22 Course VII: Arthashastra, Smriti, Epic (Texts) and Essay Final Year M.A. Sanskrit (7 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 MA Prospectus Table (p.30)
MSN 23 Course VIII: Vyakarana (Texts) and Linguistics Final Year M.A. Sanskrit (7 Credits) 80 + 20 = 100 MA Prospectus Table (p.30)
MSN 24 & MSN 25 Course IX: Alankara – II & Course X: Alankara – III (Texts, Poetics & Comparative Studies) Final Year M.A. Sanskrit (7 Credits each) 80 + 20 = 100 each MA Prospectus Table (p.30)

What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover

  • Complete First Year Papers MSAN-11 to MSAN-15 (Pages 1–14): Each paper is 80 marks covering classical mahakavyas, gadya kavyas, Sanskrit drama, Tarkasangraha, Siddhantakaumudi, Indian darshanas, and Kavyaprakasha/Sahityadarpana.
  • MPP-SAN Master's Preparatory Paper (Pages 15–25): 2-hour, 100-mark qualifying examination paper for Level-1 candidates who hold a 3-year bachelor's degree without Sanskrit as a cognate subject.

Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs

Download the 2 official Karnataka State Open University PDF documents mirrored directly from ksoumysuru.ac.in and onlineprogramme.ksoumysuru.ac.in:

Document Category Official KSOU Document Title Pages Direct PDF Download
Question Paper Compilation KSOU MA Sanskrit First Year & MPP-SAN Examination Question Paper 2024-25 25 Open PDF (25p)
Prospectus KSOU M.A. Programmes Prospectus 2025-26 (Page 30 for MA Sanskrit & Page 49–50 for Non-CBCS Exam Rules) 100 Open PDF (100p)

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KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules

Every Karnataka State Open University programme follows the evaluation and assignment rules notified by the Registrar (Evaluation), Mukthagangothri, Mysuru – 570006:

  • Term-End Theory Examination (80 marks, 3 hours): Conducted at notified KSOU examination centres across Karnataka. Non-CBCS UG (B.A./B.Com) requires at least 28 out of 80 in theory and 35 out of 100 aggregate; CBCS UG/PG programmes require at least 32 out of 80 in theory (8 out of 20 in IA for PG/M.Sc/MCA) and 40 out of 100 aggregate.
  • Online Internal Assessment Assignment (20 marks): Handwritten assignments must be signed and dated by the candidate on every page, scanned as a single PDF, and uploaded on www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform Android app (helpline: 9873037405).
  • 2-Credit Open Elective & SEC Papers (50 marks, 1.5 hours): Evaluated on a 40-mark Term-End Examination (minimum 16 to pass) plus 10-mark Internal Assessment (minimum 4 to pass, 20 out of 50 aggregate).
  • Maximum Completion Period (N+N Rule): Under UGC-DEB regulations, students may clear backlogs within N+N years (6 years for 3-year UG degrees, 4 years for 2-year PG degrees, and 3 years for 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc degrees).

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Where can I download official KSOU MA Sanskrit Question Papers (MSAN-11 to MSAN-15, MSN 21 to 25 & MPP-SAN) PDFs?

All official KSOU question paper compilations and programme prospectuses for MSAN-11 / MSN 11, MSAN-12 / MSN 12, MSAN-13 / MSN 13, MSAN-14 / MSN 14, MSAN-15 / MSN 15 are linked directly in the course and document tables on this page, and registered learners can also access them inside the SLM Repository on www.ksouonlinestudy.com.

What are the passing marks for KSOU MA Sanskrit Question Papers (MSAN-11 to MSAN-15, MSN 21 to 25 & MPP-SAN) at KSOU?

Minimum 8/20 in Internal Assessment, 32/80 in Term-End Exam, and 40/100 aggregate per paper. Each 100-mark paper combines an 80-mark 3-hour Term-End Examination with a 20-mark online Internal Assessment assignment.

How do I upload my handwritten KSOU assignment PDF online?

Log in to www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform app using your registered mobile number and OTP, open the Assignments tab, write your answers by hand with your signature and date on every page, scan into one PDF, and click Submit Assignment (helpline: 9873037405).

KSOU MA Sanskrit Question Papers: official portals and documents

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