UPSC Nepali Literature Syllabus 2025 : For candidates with a profound interest in the rich literary and cultural heritage of Nepal, the UPSC offers Nepali Literature as an optional subject in the IAS Mains exam. Among the 48 optional subjects provided, Nepali Literature stands out as one of the 23 literature languages available for the aspirants. This optional subject opens doors to a deep understanding of the literary traditions, linguistic nuances, and the vibrant literary canvas of the Nepali language. UPSC Nepali Literature comprises two papers, Paper I and Paper II, each carrying 250 marks, making a total of 500 marks out of 1750 marks in the IAS Mains 2025.
Opting for Nepali Literature as your optional subject for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2025 is an enriching choice for those keen on delving into Nepal's culture, history, and literature. This guide aims to introduce you to the UPSC Nepali Literature Syllabus 2025 for Paper I and Paper II, including preparation strategies, previous year's question patterns, and recommended books.Section A: History of the Nepali Language |
1. History of the origin and development of Nepali as one of the new Indo-Aryan Languages. 2. Fundamentals of Nepali Grammar and phonology : (i) Nominal forms and categories :— Gender, Number, Case, Adjectives, Pronouns, Avyayas (ii) Verbal forms and categories :— Tense, Aspects, Voice, Roots and Fixes (iii) Nepali Swara and Vyanjana; 3. Major Dialects of Nepali 4. Standardisation and Modernisation of Nepali with special reference to language movements (viz. Halanta Bahiskar, Jharrovad etc.) 5. Teaching of Nepali language in India—Its history and development with special reference to its sociocultural aspects. |
Section B |
1. History of Nepali literature with special reference to its development in India. 2. Fundamental concepts and theories of Literature : Kavya/Sahitya, Kavya Prayojan, Literary genres, Shabda Shakti, Rasa, Alankara, Tragedy, Comedy, Aesthetics, Stylistics. 3. Major literary trends and movements— Swachchhandatavad, Yatharthavad, Astitwavad, Ayamik Movement Contemporary Nepali writings, Postmodernism. 4. Nepali folklores (the following folk form only)—Sawai, Jhyaurey, Selo, Sangini, Lahari. |
Section A | |
Santa Jnandil Das | Udaya Lahari |
Lekhnath Poudyal | Tarun Tapasi(Vishrams III, V, VI, XII, XV, XVIII only) |
Agam Sing Giri | Jaleko Pratibimba Royeko Pratidhwani (The following Poems onlyPrasawako Chichyahatsanga Byunjheko Ek Raat, Chhorolai, Jaleko Pratibimba: Royeko Pratidhwani, Hamro Akashmani Pani Hunchha Ujyalo, Tihar). |
Haribhakta Katuwal | Yo Zinadagi Khai Ke Zindagi : (The following poems only-Jeevan : Ek Dristi, Yo Zindagi Khai Ke Zindagi, Akashka Tara Ke Tara, Hamilai Nirdho Nasamjha, Khai Manyata Yahan Atmahutiko Balidan Ko). |
Balkrishna Sama | Prahlad. |
Manbahadur Mukhia | Andhyaroma Banchneharu (The following One-Act only-Andhyaroma Banchneharu' ‘Suskera’) |
Section B | |
Indra Sundas | Sahara. |
Lilbahadur Chhetri | Brahmaputra ko Chheuchhau |
Rupnarayan Sinha | Katha Navaratna (The following stories only—Biteka Kura, Jimmewari Kasko, Dhanamatiko Cinema—Swapna, Vidhwasta Jeevan). |
Indrabahadur Rai | Vipana Katipaya (The following stories only—Raatbhari Huri Chalyo, Jayamaya Aphumatra Lekhapani Aipugi, Bhagi, Ghosh Babu, Chhutuaiyo). |
Sanu Lama | Katha Sampaad (The following stories only—Swasni Manchhey, Khani Tarma Ekdin, Phurbale Gaun Chhadyo, Asinapo Manchhey). |
Laxmi Prasad | Laxmi Nibandha DevkotaSangraha (The following essays only—Sri Ganeshaya Namha, Nepali Sahityako Itihasma Sarvashrestha Purus, Kalpana, Kala Ra Jeevan, Gadha Buddhiman ki Guru?) |
Ramkrishna Sharma | Das Gorkha (The following essays only—Kavi, Samaj Ra Sahitya,Sahityama Sapekshata, Sahityik Ruchiko Praudhata, Nepali Sahityako Pragati). |