UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Subject: Changes in syllabus and pattern of the Preliminary Examination from 2011 in the scheme of Civil Services Examination
• As per the decision of Government of India, there shall be change in the syllabus and pattern of the preliminary Examination from 2011 in the scheme of the Civil Services Examination.
• The Preliminary Examination shall now comprise of two compulsory Papers of 200 marks each and of two hours duration each. Detailed below is the new syllabus and pattern of the Preliminary Examination, which is brought to the notice of the prospective candidates intending to appear at the Civil Services Examination (CSE) in 2011 onwards:
Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two hours
• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
• Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
• Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
• General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
• General Science.
Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two hours
• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision making and problem solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. -Class X level)
• English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
• Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.
• The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
• A set of sample questions for both Papers would be put on the UPSC website http://www.upsc.gov.in in due course for reference of the prospective candidates.
• The prospective candidates are advised to note that no changes are being introduced at this stage in the Civil Services (Main) Examination and Personality Test in the scheme of Civil Services Examination (CSE).
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
EAMCET 2011 - A Challenge to Students
Students who are going to write Eamcet 2011 might face one of the toughest challenges - of answering erroneous questions. With the decision of higher education department to prepare Eamcet questions based solely on textbooks and question banks prepared by Telugu Academy, the students are in for quite a confusing situation this eamcet, as experts point out that several mistakes have crept into the academy’s prescribed books.
It is for the first time that the Eamcet authorities are considering the use of Telugu Academy’s question bank for selecting questions for Eamcet. Earlier the question bank for Eamcet was made by officials from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU).
According to subject experts of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology and Botany textbooks, the mistakes in textbooks range from simple spelling errors to change in values and terms. While mistakes are common in all subjects it is in Chemistry and Zoology that the highest number of mistakes were found, experts said.
Experts said that in some of the questions suggested by Telugu Academy, even concepts and theories were not applied correctly. “Till recently questions for Eamcet were prepared by JNTU and now the state government is planning to use substandard questions from the Telugu Academy’s question banks for the preparation of questions for Eamcet. This would force the students to learn wrong answers just to clear Eamcet,” said ESRK Prasad, a former subject expert of Telugu Academy and an Intermediate teacher with 35 years of experience.
Some of the junior college lecturers from the city have been repeatedly petitioning officials of higher education department and even Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) since the past several months asking them not to use material prepared by the academy. Ironically, AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) and Eamcet authorities decided to use a new question bank to reduce errors in Eamcet.
Meanwhile, officials from JNTU, who have been conducting Eamcet since the past one decade, said that the number of errors in Eamcet have been reducing since the past few years and they will maintain the standard even in the coming examinations. According to them, while in Eamcet 2009, 11 questions had to be cancelled for being wrong, in Eamcet 2010 only one had to be cancelled.
It is for the first time that the Eamcet authorities are considering the use of Telugu Academy’s question bank for selecting questions for Eamcet. Earlier the question bank for Eamcet was made by officials from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU).
According to subject experts of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology and Botany textbooks, the mistakes in textbooks range from simple spelling errors to change in values and terms. While mistakes are common in all subjects it is in Chemistry and Zoology that the highest number of mistakes were found, experts said.
Experts said that in some of the questions suggested by Telugu Academy, even concepts and theories were not applied correctly. “Till recently questions for Eamcet were prepared by JNTU and now the state government is planning to use substandard questions from the Telugu Academy’s question banks for the preparation of questions for Eamcet. This would force the students to learn wrong answers just to clear Eamcet,” said ESRK Prasad, a former subject expert of Telugu Academy and an Intermediate teacher with 35 years of experience.
Some of the junior college lecturers from the city have been repeatedly petitioning officials of higher education department and even Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) since the past several months asking them not to use material prepared by the academy. Ironically, AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) and Eamcet authorities decided to use a new question bank to reduce errors in Eamcet.
Meanwhile, officials from JNTU, who have been conducting Eamcet since the past one decade, said that the number of errors in Eamcet have been reducing since the past few years and they will maintain the standard even in the coming examinations. According to them, while in Eamcet 2009, 11 questions had to be cancelled for being wrong, in Eamcet 2010 only one had to be cancelled.
Friday, December 24, 2010
EAMCET 2011,ICET 2011,ECET 2011,EdCET 2011,PGECET 2011 Exam Dates
Andhra Pradesh Common Entrance Tests (CETs) Time table has been annouced on December 30th. AP Higher Education Minister, Mr. Raja Narasimha announced the Common Entrance Tests dates 2011 which includes EAMCET, ICET, ECET, PGECET and EdCET.
EAMCET and all other CETs exam results will be announced within 15 days from the exam date.
Examination Schedule
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EAMCET and all other CETs exam results will be announced within 15 days from the exam date.
Examination Schedule
| Andhra Pradesh Schedule of Common Entrance Tests(CETs) | ||
| Exam | Date | University |
| EAMCET | May 8th, 2011 (Sunday) | JNTUH |
| ECET | May 20th, 2011 (Friday) | JNTUH |
| ICET | May 15th, 2011 (Sunday) | ANDHRA UNIVERSITY |
| EDCET | June 4th, 2011 (Saturday) | OSMANIA UNIVERSITY |
| PGECET | June 6th, 2011 (Monday) | OSMANIA UNIVERSITY |
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Australia announces review of student visa programme
The student visa programme in Australia is to be reviewed to make it more competitive with the views of the education sector being sought, it has been announced.
It comes as concerns grow about a steep fall in the number of overseas students arriving in Australia to study, many because of high costs.
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen and Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations, Chris Evans, have also announced a package of measures geared towards the international education sector.
There are concerns that as a result of the rising value of the Australian dollar, the ongoing impact of the global financial crisis in some countries, and growing competition from the United States, New Zealand and Canada for international students, that Australia is lagging behind in attracting overseas students.
The strategic review of the Australia student visa programme aims to give education providers and stakeholders an important opportunity to share their vision of the sector’s future.
‘The review is tasked with enhancing the continued competitiveness of the international education sector as well as strengthening the integrity of the student visa programme,’ Evans said.
The government has appointed the Hon Michael Knight AO to undertake the review, and to report to Bowen and Evans by the middle of 2011.
The government is also introducing a package of measures to streamline the visa application process for lower risk applicants. This includes reducing the student visa assessment levels from April 2011 as indicated in the recent assessment level review conducted by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
As part of this decision, the higher education visa assessment levels for applicants from China and India will also be reduced. Rules will be refined to allow pre-paid boarding fees to be counted toward students’ cost of living requirements in their visa application.
It is also hoped that improved information exchanges between the Australia government and the international education sector will allow the sector to track emerging student visa trends.
The changes come as figures show that the number of new international students coming to Australia is falling. The numbers fell by more than 32,000 students, some 9.5%, as of the end of October, according to the latest available figures.
It comes as concerns grow about a steep fall in the number of overseas students arriving in Australia to study, many because of high costs.
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen and Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations, Chris Evans, have also announced a package of measures geared towards the international education sector.
There are concerns that as a result of the rising value of the Australian dollar, the ongoing impact of the global financial crisis in some countries, and growing competition from the United States, New Zealand and Canada for international students, that Australia is lagging behind in attracting overseas students.
The strategic review of the Australia student visa programme aims to give education providers and stakeholders an important opportunity to share their vision of the sector’s future.
‘The review is tasked with enhancing the continued competitiveness of the international education sector as well as strengthening the integrity of the student visa programme,’ Evans said.
The government has appointed the Hon Michael Knight AO to undertake the review, and to report to Bowen and Evans by the middle of 2011.
The government is also introducing a package of measures to streamline the visa application process for lower risk applicants. This includes reducing the student visa assessment levels from April 2011 as indicated in the recent assessment level review conducted by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
As part of this decision, the higher education visa assessment levels for applicants from China and India will also be reduced. Rules will be refined to allow pre-paid boarding fees to be counted toward students’ cost of living requirements in their visa application.
It is also hoped that improved information exchanges between the Australia government and the international education sector will allow the sector to track emerging student visa trends.
The changes come as figures show that the number of new international students coming to Australia is falling. The numbers fell by more than 32,000 students, some 9.5%, as of the end of October, according to the latest available figures.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
All India Common Entrance Test for all Public sector banks from the year 2011
So far, each bank conducted separate examination for each post or vacancy available in their bank to recruit the candidates. This process consumed lot of time and resources. With the IT industry crisis in the last few years, the demand for banking sector jobs also increased resulting in increase of number of candidates applying for banking jobs. This made the recruitment process more time taking for both banks and candidates. The candidates had to wait for 1 year (or more sometimes) for the result. Hence, in view of these factors, Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has decided to conduct a Common Entrance Test for all public sector banks. This not only minimizes the problems that are said above but also simplifies the difficulty for the candidates in attending multiple exams.
Test process will be as follows:
The common entrance test would be conducted, by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) at all-India level. Successful candidates will be given a scorecard with a validity of 1 or 1½ yrs. Within this period, they can apply for bank job notifications & appear for Interview. The candidate has to take the test again, after the validity expires. The test is likely to happen atleast 3 – 4 times a year.
By this method, banks are expecting to complete the recruitment process in 4 months time, as candidates would be available on demand.
However State Bank of India and its Associate banks have not joined this program which is the main disappointment for the banking sector job seekers. Dr K.Ramakrishnan,Chief Executive,Indian Bank`s Association mentioned that 20 public sector banks have agreed on this common test proposal except State Bank of India (SBI) & its five associate banks as they have separate selection process.
Test process will be as follows:
The common entrance test would be conducted, by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) at all-India level. Successful candidates will be given a scorecard with a validity of 1 or 1½ yrs. Within this period, they can apply for bank job notifications & appear for Interview. The candidate has to take the test again, after the validity expires. The test is likely to happen atleast 3 – 4 times a year.
By this method, banks are expecting to complete the recruitment process in 4 months time, as candidates would be available on demand.
However State Bank of India and its Associate banks have not joined this program which is the main disappointment for the banking sector job seekers. Dr K.Ramakrishnan,Chief Executive,Indian Bank`s Association mentioned that 20 public sector banks have agreed on this common test proposal except State Bank of India (SBI) & its five associate banks as they have separate selection process.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
APPSC Group 1 Exam Pattern| Andhrapradesh Public Service Commision| Group1 Examination
Group-1 posts are the apex cadres in the state level..which are recruited by the APPSC.Basically Qualification for the Group-1,2 are Graduation(10+2+3 or 10+2+4) in any course like BA,B.com,B.sc..B.tech..,not consider the percentages..just required to pass the Graduation.
Perviously(2004) APPSC has conducted the groups exams with Optional subjects like Civil Services..Last year APPSC has changed the Syllabus for the Group-1,2 exams respectively..according to the new syllabus ..there is no optionals...in place of the optionals they introduce the comman syllabus for all the aspirants..,
Basically Group-1 exam contains the 3 levels..
1.Prelims(only for screening)
2.Mains
3.Interview
In the Prelims.,which is the only screening test to filter the candidates..,in this level contains 150 marks (General Studies(GS) + GK + Aptitude +Reasoning).GS includes basic topics of Science,social,history,geography,culture (SSC level).According to previous results..if U will get 85-90..U should be in the Mains level..,According to APPSC Rules ..they will select the candidates for mains ...1:50 Ration(50 members for 1 post)
Next Round was Mains...this is the key exam in the Groups.Mains contains the 5 papers and one General English paper..which is only qualifying paper..,
Total Duration of the Exam was : 3 hours
Paper 1: General Essay (150 Marks..,15 Questions each 10 marks)
Paper 2: History & Culture (150 Marks..,15 Questions each 10 marks)
Paper 3: Econamy (150 Marks..,15 Questions each 10 marks)
Paper 4: Science & Technology(150 Marks..,15 Questions each 10 marks)
Paper 5: Data appreciation and interpretation (150 Marks..,15 Questions each 10 marks)
if you want in details about syllabus for the Group-1 ...plz find the below link
http://www.apspsc.gov.in/Documents/SYLLABUS/GROUP-1%20SYLLABUS.pdf
According to APPSC rules...appsc ppl will select the candidates for interview in 1:2 ration with respective to the reservations..
Final Round of the Group-1 exams was Interview which contains the 75 marks ...APPSC board will test candidates attitude,decision making ....etc
The Total Marks for the Group-1 exam....
Prelims: 150 markks
Mains: 5*150=750 marks,English: 150 marks(only qualifying)
Interview: 75 marks
Perviously(2004) APPSC has conducted the groups exams with Optional subjects like Civil Services..Last year APPSC has changed the Syllabus for the Group-1,2 exams respectively..according to the new syllabus ..there is no optionals...in place of the optionals they introduce the comman syllabus for all the aspirants..,
Basically Group-1 exam contains the 3 levels..
1.Prelims(only for screening)
2.Mains
3.Interview
In the Prelims.,which is the only screening test to filter the candidates..,in this level contains 150 marks (General Studies(GS) + GK + Aptitude +Reasoning).GS includes basic topics of Science,social,history,geography,culture (SSC level).According to previous results..if U will get 85-90..U should be in the Mains level..,According to APPSC Rules ..they will select the candidates for mains ...1:50 Ration(50 members for 1 post)
Next Round was Mains...this is the key exam in the Groups.Mains contains the 5 papers and one General English paper..which is only qualifying paper..,
Total Duration of the Exam was : 3 hours
Paper 1: General Essay (150 Marks..,15 Questions each 10 marks)
Paper 2: History & Culture (150 Marks..,15 Questions each 10 marks)
Paper 3: Econamy (150 Marks..,15 Questions each 10 marks)
Paper 4: Science & Technology(150 Marks..,15 Questions each 10 marks)
Paper 5: Data appreciation and interpretation (150 Marks..,15 Questions each 10 marks)
if you want in details about syllabus for the Group-1 ...plz find the below link
http://www.apspsc.gov.in/Documents/SYLLABUS/GROUP-1%20SYLLABUS.pdf
According to APPSC rules...appsc ppl will select the candidates for interview in 1:2 ration with respective to the reservations..
Final Round of the Group-1 exams was Interview which contains the 75 marks ...APPSC board will test candidates attitude,decision making ....etc
The Total Marks for the Group-1 exam....
Prelims: 150 markks
Mains: 5*150=750 marks,English: 150 marks(only qualifying)
Interview: 75 marks
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