English(100 marks),Hindi(100 marks),Essay(100 marks) Papers and One Optional(200marks)

PAPER–I: ENGLISH (100 MARKS) Objectives:

• This paper is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge/aptitude in the following:—

  1. Comprehension of English Language
  2. Correct grammatical expression
  3. Clarity and precision in expression

• Areas of Testing: Candidates will be tested in the following areas:

  1. English Grammar – (20 Marks)
  2. Usage and vocabulary – (20 Marks)
  3. English Composition Letter / Application / Report / Note writing – (20 Marks)
  4. Comprehension of unseen passages – (20 Marks)
  5. Precis Writing – (20 Marks)

• Evaluation / Marking:

• Credit will be given for the following:-

  1. Writing of précis, comprehension, composition and usage according to requirements of format.
  2. Coherence and sequence in expression. The correctness of grammatical structures.
  3. The originality of thought and expression

PAPER-II: HINDI IN DEVNAGRI SCRIPT (100 MARKS)

1. Translation of an English passage into Hindi.
2. (ii) Translation of Hindi passage into English.
3. (iii) Explanation of Hindi passage in Prose and Poetry in the same language, Composition (Idioms, corrections etc.)

PAPER-III: ESSAY (100 MARKS) Objective:

This paper is designed to test candidate’s

(i) knowledge/awareness of a variety of subjects and

 (ii) their ability to compose a sustained piece of writing in the form of an essay.

Contents: A fair choice of topics covering

(i) current affairs

(ii) socio-political issues

 (iii) socioeconomic issues

 (iv) aspects of culture and history and

 (v) reflective topics will be given to test the candidates’ understanding of these issues and their flair for expressing themselves in the English or in the Hindi language.

The candidates are required to attempt 2 Essays, choosing one each from Section A and B in about 900 words each.

Areas of Testing:

This paper would test the following:

1. Ability to compose a well-argued piece of writing
2. Ability to express coherently and sequentially
3. Awareness of the subject chosen

Evaluation / Marking: Credit will be given for the following:

1. Observing established rules and format for essay writing
2. Grammatical correctness of expression 3. The originality of thought and expression

Choose any one OPTIONAL from below:-

Optional Subjects

Agriculture (Paper-I)

Agriculture (Paper-II)

Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (Paper-I)

Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science (Paper-II)

Anthropology (Paper-I)

Anthropology (Paper-II)

Botany (Paper-I)

Botany (Paper-II)

Chemistry (Paper-I)

Chemistry (Paper-II)

Civil Engineering (Paper-I)

Civil Engineering (Paper-II)

Commerce & Accountancy (Paper-I)

Commerce & Accountancy (Paper-II)

Economics (Paper-I)

Economics (Paper-II)

English Literature (Paper-I)

English Literature (Paper-II)

Forestry (Paper-I)

Forestry (Paper-II)

Geography (Paper-I)

Geography (Paper-II)

Geology (Paper-I)

Geology (Paper-II)

Horticulture (Paper-I)

Horticulture (Paper-II)

Indian History (Paper-I)

Indian History (Paper-II)

Law (Paper-I)

Law (Paper-II)

Management (Paper-I)

Management (Paper-II)

Mathematics (Paper-I)

Mathematics (Paper-II)

Mechanical Engineering (Paper-I)

Mechanical Engineering (Paper-II)

Medical Sciences (Paper-I)

Medical Sciences (Paper-II)

Philosophy (Paper-I)

Philosophy (Paper-II)

Physics (Paper-I)

Physics (Paper-II)

Pol. Sci. & International Relations (Paper-I)

Pol. Sci. & International Relations (Paper-II)

Psychology (Paper-I)

Psychology (Paper-II)

Public Administration (Paper-I)

Public Administration (Paper-II)

Sanskrit (Paper-I)

Sanskrit (Paper-II)

Sociology (Paper-I)

Sociology (Paper-II)

Zoology (Paper-I)

Zoology (Paper-II)

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