IGCSE Sanskrit (0499) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI
IGCSE Sanskrit (0499) asks you to move in both directions between languages. Component 1 sets translation of Sanskrit into English alongside comprehension of a Sanskrit passage, in and out of sandhi, while Component 2 covers the set texts and translation of English sentences into Sanskrit, so precision with sandhi and grammar decides most marks.
This hub holds 258 real 0499 questions from 10 papers set between 2023 and 2025. Comprehension of a passage not in sandhi and translation of Sanskrit into English each lead the topic table with 5 questions, alongside 5 questions each on the Mahābhārata and Bhagavad Gītā set texts, with Epic Civilisation's philosophical concepts and the Hitopadeśa close behind at 4. Submit your translation or set-text answer and the AI examiner marks it instantly against the real Cambridge mark scheme, showing which accepted rendering your phrase matched and where a grammatical slip cost the mark.
Work through the translation questions and the set texts separately, then time a full paper — it is free, with no signup needed.
Past papers by year
2025
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 12 | May–June 2025 | 3 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2025 | 2 |
2024
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2024 | 4 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2024 | 4 |
2023
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2023 | 4 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2023 | 4 |
Practise IGCSE Sanskrit by topic
- Comprehension of a Sanskrit passage not in sandhi (5 questions)
- Mahābhārata set text (5 questions)
- Translation of Sanskrit into English (5 questions)
- Bhagavad Gītā set text (5 questions)
- Translation of English sentences into Sanskrit (5 questions)
Frequently asked questions
Which 0499 papers and years are covered?
Every May–June session from 2023 to 2025 across both components — 10 papers and 258 questions in total.
How does the AI marking work for Sanskrit translation?
You type your translation or comprehension answer and an AI examiner checks it against the official Cambridge mark scheme, which accepts a range of valid renderings, so you see exactly which word or sandhi form earned or lost the mark.
What do the two components cover in 0499?
Component 1 sets translation of Sanskrit into English and comprehension of Sanskrit passages both with and without sandhi, while Component 2 covers the set texts and translation of English sentences into Sanskrit.
Is it really free?
Yes — every question, mark scheme and AI marking run is free, with no signup and no card details.
How should I revise Sanskrit with past papers?
Separate practice into translation direction, sandhi comprehension and the set texts — the Mahābhārata, the Bhagavad Gītā and the Hitopadeśa — then use the AI feedback to find which grammar point keeps costing marks.
Are these official Cambridge papers?
The questions are transcribed from real Cambridge papers and marked against the real mark schemes, which remain © Cambridge International. Cambridge Papers is an independent study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge.