Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Introduction to Competitive Examinations Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
Syllabus for Introduction to Competitive Examinations
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Module 1: 1.Basic information on Competitive Examinations
- A) Nature, Scope, Types of Examinations & conduction process
- B) U.P.S.C Examinations: eligibility criteria, the Exam pattern, Syllabus of
- Examination.
- C) M.P.S.C & Staff Selection Examinations: eligibility criteria, the Exam
- pattern, Syllabus of Examination.
Module 2: 2. Preparation Strategy for Competitive Exams
- A) Essential Rules & Effective Strategies to achieve Goal: Desire,
- Positive Approach, Self Belief, Self Awareness, Effective Goal Setting.
- B) Syllabus Preparation: Reasoning Ability, General Intelligence,
- Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation. Language proficiency,
- Analysing, Previous year Question papers, Quality Study Material.
- C)Effective Learning Methods and techniques: Self Study plan, General
- Awareness, Current Affairs, Soft Skills, Time Management, Mock Test.
Reference Books
- 1 Aggarwal R.S., Arithmetic for Competitive Examinations, S Chand Publishing, New Delhi, 2017
- 2 Aggarwal R.S., Mathematics for CDS Entrance Examination, S Chand Publishing, New Delhi, 2018
- 3 Aggarwal R.S., Verbal Reasoning, (Hindi), S Chand Publishing, New Delhi, 2017
- 4 Lakshmikant M., Indian Polity (Marathi) other Competitive Exam of Maharashtra State, Macgraw-Hill Publication, Delhi, 2021
- 5 Saurabh Kumar, UPSC PRELIMS Simplified 4th Edition, Unique Academy, Pune, 2021
- 6 Om Shatrughna Kharat, Manohar Dharmaraj Pawar, Maharashtratil Jilhe (Marathi), Unique Academy, Pune, 2021