{"id":9916,"date":"2026-03-16T09:25:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T03:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=9916"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:39:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:09:23","slug":"upsc-marathi-literature-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-marathi-literature-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Marathi Literature Optional Syllabus\u00a0for Paper 1 & 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPSC Marathi Literature Optional Syllabus assesses student\u2019s ability to understand marathi language and literature with a focus on modern and classical writings, literary criticism and the development in the language. The UPSC Marathi language will check the literary components along with analytical skills along with social and cultural context. In this article, we are going to cover the UPSC Marathi Literature Syllabus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

UPSC Marathi Literature Optional Syllabus\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

UPSC Marathi Literature Syllabus can be divided into two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2 carrying 250 marks each. The Paper 1 of UPSC Marathi Literature Syllabus covers historical and linguistic aspects including development, leading dialects, dominant forms of literature from ancient to medieval times and all the works from the Bhakti movement and medieval and early modern literature. Paper 2 of UPSC Marathi Literature covers modern literary criticism and analysis. The paper includes study of contemporary marathi writers and their contributions in modern literature including modern poetry, drama and prose and their critical evaluation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Overview of UPSC Marathi Medium Syllabus\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Mains Papers<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Subject<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Marks<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Paper VI<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Marathi Literature Optional Paper 1<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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250<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Paper VII<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Marathi Literature Optional Paper 2<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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250<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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TOTAL<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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500<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Time Duration<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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3 hours<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

UPSC Marathi Literature Optional Syllabus for Paper 1<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

UPSC Marathi Literature Optional Syllabus for Paper 1 covers the origins from ancient Prakrits, the changes made during the medieval period and its modernisation. The study of Marathi dialects includes regional variations including linguistic features and historical significance. The literature books of famous bhakti poets like Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram are also included. The syllabus of UPSC Marathi Literature Optional Paper 1 includes:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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UPSC Marathi Optional Syllabus for Paper 1<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Topics of Marathi Literature UPSC Syllabus<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Section-A<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Nature and Functions of Language (regarding Marathi)<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Language as a signifying system: Langue and Parole; Basic functions; Poetic Language; Standard Language and dialect; Language variations according to social parameters.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Linguistic features of Marathi in the thirteenth century and seventeenth century.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Dialects of Marathi<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ahirani; Varhadi; Dangi.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Marathi Grammar<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Parts of Speech; Case-system; Prayog-vichar (Voice)<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Nature and kinds of Folklore (with special reference to Marathi)<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Lok-Geet, Lok Katha, Lok Natya.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Section-B<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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History of Marathi Literature<\/span><\/p>\r\n

From beginning to 1818 AD, with special reference to the following: The Mahanubhava writers, the Varkari poets, the Pandit poets, the Shahirs, Bakhar Literature.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

From 1850 to 1990, with special reference to developments in the following major forms: Poetry, Fiction (Novel and Short Story), Drama; and major literary currents and movements, Romantic, Realist, Modernist, Dalit, Gramin, Feminist.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Literary Criticism<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Nature and function of Literature;<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Evaluation of Literature;<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Nature, Objectives and Methods of Criticism;<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Literature, Culture and Society.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

UPSC Marathi Literature Optional Syllabus for Paper 2<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

UPSC Marathi Literature Optional Paper 2 syllabus covers literary criticism and modern marathi literature. Students are expected to learn Indian as well as western literary theories along with their application to marathi texts, critical approaches and methodologies related to literary analysis. UPSC Marathi Literature Optional Paper 2 syllabus includes:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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UPSC Marathi Optional Syllabus for Paper 2<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Section<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Topics of Marathi Literature UPSC Syllabus<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Section-A<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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\u2018Smriti Sthal\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0Mahatma Jotiba Phule \u2018Shetkaryacha Asud\u2019 & \u2018Sarvajanik Satyadharma\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0S.V.Ketkar \u2018Brahmankanya\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n

P.K.Atre \u2018Sashtang Namaskar\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Sharchchandra Muktibodh \u2018Jana Hey Volatu Jethe\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Uddhav Shelke \u2018Shilan\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Baburao Bagul \u2018Jevha Mi Jaat Chorli Hoti\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gouri Deshpande \u2018Ekek Paan Galavaya\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n

P.I.Sonkamble \u2018Athavaninche Pakshi\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Section-B<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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\u2018Nama Devanchi Abhangwani\u2019<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Painjan\u2019 Ed : M.N. Adwant Sahitya Prasar Kendra, Nagpur<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Damayanti-Swayamvar\u2019 By Raghunath Pandit<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Balakvinchi Kavita\u2019 By Balkavi<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Vishakha\u2019 By Kusumagraj<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Maridgandh\u2019 By Vinda Karandikar<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0\u2018Jahirnama\u2019 By Narayan Surve<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Sandhyakalchya Kavita\u2019 By Grace<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Ya Sattet Jeev Ramat Nahi\u2019 By Namdev Dhasal<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

UPSC Marathi Literature Optional Syllabus Books<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

There are a number of books recommended for in-depth studies as covered by the UPSC Marathi language paper syllabus.<\/span><\/p>\r\n