YASASVI Social Science sample papers cover Class 8 NCERT chapters across History, Geography, Civics, and Economics - 4 marks per correct answer with no negative marking. Download the last 3 years question papers with solutions below, then check the chapter wise weightage table to find where most questions come from.
Official website: yet.nta.ac.in
- YASASVI exam: 100 MCQ questions, 400 marks, 2.5 hours - computer-based test conducted by NTA
- Social Science: History, Geography, Civics, and Economics from Class 8 NCERT
- Marking: plus 4 for each correct answer, no negative marking - attempt every question
- Scholarship: Rs. 75,000 per year for Class 9; Rs. 1,25,000 per year for Class 11
- Eligibility: OBC, EBC, and DNT/NT/SNT students in Class 8 or Class 10
- YASASVI replaced the earlier PMS-OBC scholarship test when NTA first conducted it in 2023
YASASVI Social Science Sample Papers 2026 - Download PDF Free
Start with the 2023 paper - it set the NTA style for NCERT-to-MCQ questions. Solve it untimed first, then move to timed practice.
| Sample Paper | PDF Download |
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| YASASVI Social Science Sample Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| YASASVI Social Science Sample Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| YASASVI Social Science Sample Paper 3 | Download PDF |
| YASASVI Social Science Sample Paper 4 | Download PDF |
| YASASVI Social Science Sample Paper 5 | Download PDF |
| YASASVI Social Science Sample Paper 6 | Download PDF |
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| Year | Levels Available | Solutions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Class 9 level plus Class 11 level | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2023 | Class 9 level plus Class 11 level | Available | Collegedunia |
YASASVI Social Science Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution 2026
YASASVI tests Social Science as part of a 100-question paper. All MCQs from Class 8 NCERT - no descriptive questions.
- Total paper: 100 MCQs, 400 marks, 2.5 hours, computer-based
- Social Science books: Our Pasts III (History), Our Environment (Geography), Social and Political Life III (Civics), Understanding Economic Development (Economics)
- Marking: plus 4 per correct answer, 0 for unattempted - no negative marking
Note: YASASVI 2026 exam dates are not announced yet. Keep checking yet.nta.ac.in for the official schedule.
YASASVI Sample Papers with Class 8 NCERT Focus - Why These Papers Matter Most
- "When People Rebel" and "The Making of the National Movement" cover 4-5 History questions most years - NTA takes specific dates, names, and causes directly from these chapters
- Civics questions target boxed definitions in the Constitution and Parliament chapters - highlighted terms in those boxes are the direct question source
- Economics questions come from Palampur village, poverty line, and food security - read those NCERT pages carefully
YASASVI Social Science Chapter Wise Weightage - High Scoring Topics to Focus in Sample Papers
Weightage is from 2023 and 2024 YASASVI papers and the earlier OBC scholarship test with the same Class 8 NCERT syllabus.
| Chapter / Topic | Expected Questions | Difficulty | What to Watch For |
|---|---|---|---|
| When People Rebel 1857 (History) | 2-3 | Moderate | Causes, key leaders, sipahi mutiny |
| Making of the National Movement (History) | 2-3 | Moderate | Congress sessions, Gandhi's key movements |
| From Trade to Territory (History) | 1-2 | Easy-Moderate | Plassey, diwani rights, Subsidiary Alliance |
| India After Independence (History) | 1-2 | Easy | States reorganisation, Green Revolution facts |
| The Indian Constitution (Civics) | 2-3 | Moderate | Fundamental Rights, Preamble, Directive Principles |
| Why Do We Need a Parliament (Civics) | 1-2 | Easy-Moderate | Lok Sabha vs Rajya Sabha, Money Bill |
| Agriculture (Geography) | 1-2 | Easy-Moderate | Cropping seasons, major crops by state |
| Village Palampur (Economics) | 1-2 | Easy | Farming calendar, non-farm activities |
| Food Security in India (Economics) | 1-2 | Easy-Moderate | PDS, BPL definition, buffer stock |
Do not skip Tribals, Dikus and an Angry Peasant and Industries - each gives 1-2 questions from a single NCERT paragraph.
YASASVI Social Science Sample Paper Video Solutions 2026 - Watch Before You Start Solving
Watching one walkthrough before you solve on your own shows you how an NTA question connects to the NCERT source - not just the answer, but which textbook line was being tested.
Watch: PM Yasasvi Scholarship - Social Science Questions and Model Paper Walkthrough
How to Use YASASVI Social Science Sample Papers to Clear in First Attempt
- First paper untimed: Solve the 2023 paper with NCERT open. Mark every looked-up question - those chapters become your study list, not the full syllabus.
- NCERT line-hunting: For each wrong answer, underline the exact NCERT line the question tested. YASASVI questions are paraphrases of these lines.
- Second paper timed: Solve the 2024 paper in 2.5 hours. Check accuracy for each subject separately and focus next on the weakest one.
- Blank nothing: Fill every unanswered question in the last 5 minutes - no negative marking means any guess gives you a chance at 4 marks.
YASASVI Social Science Blueprint Analysis - How to Pick the Right Questions in Sample Papers
YASASVI Social Science follows a predictable split. Knowing the distribution helps you plan which section to attempt first.
- History is heaviest - 8-10 questions from colonial India and the national movement; predictable once you know the chapter summaries
- Civics rewards boxed-text reading; Geography rewards knowing NCERT definitions word for word - together they add 6-8 more questions
- Attempt order: Economics first (fewest questions, most predictable), then Civics, then History, then Geography last
YASASVI Social Science 30 Day Preparation Plan Using Sample Papers
- Week 1 - Solve the 2023 paper untimed with NCERT open. List every chapter where you needed to look up an answer - that becomes your study list.
- Week 2 - Read the top 3 chapters from your Week 1 error list. Solve the 2024 paper timed at the end of this week.
- Week 3 - Solve one sample paper under full timing. Aim to finish Social Science in under 20 minutes. Re-read only the NCERT pages your errors came from.
- Week 4 - Revise underlined NCERT lines for the first 5 days. Stop new papers on the last 2 days and review your error log only.
FAQs on YASASVI Social Science Sample Papers 2026
Ques. How many YASASVI Social Science sample papers are enough to clear the exam?
Ans. 3 official papers plus 2-3 sample papers with an error log is enough - more papers without error review rarely move scores past the cutoff.
Ques. Are YASASVI Social Science questions repeated from previous year papers?
Ans. Exact questions are not repeated, but the same NCERT chapters appear every year - "When People Rebel" and "The Indian Constitution" are constants.
Ques. Which subject should I attempt first in the YASASVI Social Science section?
Ans. Start with Economics - it has the fewest questions and the most predictable content, freeing up time for History which has the most questions.
Ques. Where can I download YASASVI Social Science previous year papers with answer key for free?
Ans. Official papers are on yet.nta.ac.in and Collegedunia has the same papers with detailed solutions for each question.
Ques. Can I clear YASASVI Social Science in 30 days using only sample papers?
Ans. Yes, if you combine papers with targeted NCERT reading - solving papers alone without tracing wrong answers back to the NCERT source is why most students do not improve.
Ques. Is Class 8 NCERT enough for YASASVI Social Science or do I need extra books?
Ans. Class 8 NCERT is enough - Our Pasts III, Our Environment, Social and Political Life III, and Understanding Economic Development cover everything tested.
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