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Best Books for SSC CGL Exam (Tier 1 and 2) Preparation

March 11, 2016

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) holds Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) for recruitment to different posts in Group B and Group C. The Examination will comprise of two Tiers of Written Objective Type examination followed by Computer Proficiency Test/Interview/Skill test, wherever applicable as per the Scheme of Examination and a descriptive/on-line test of qualifying nature for candidates shortlisted for interview/skill test/document verification. Posts have been placed in two groups, based on their Grade Pay and papers in Tier II examination/Interview.
Name of posts for which recruitment process of SSC CGL is conducted are-
– Inspector of Income Tax/ Inspector (Central Excise)/ Inspector (Preventive Officer)/ Inspector (Examiner)/ Inspector of Posts/ Assistant Enforcement Officer/Inspector (CBN) Compiler/ Divisional Accountant/ Auditors/ UDCs /Tax Assistants/ Junior Accountant & Accountant /Sub-Inspector (CBN)
– Statistical Investigator Gr.II
– Assistant/Sub Inspector in CBI

SCHEME OF THE EXAMINATION FOR SSC COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAMINATION: The Examination will be conducted in three tiers as indicated below:
Tier-I — Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
Tier-II — Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
Tier-III — Computer Proficiency Test/Skill Test(wherever applicable)/Document Verification.
NOTE: There will be no interview.

SSC Combined Graduate Level Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must fulfill following eligibility criteria to apply for SSC CGL posts-
Age Limit: Candidate must be between the age of 18 to 27 years at the time of applying.
Education Qualification:Candidate must minimum qualified as a graduate from a recognized University at the time of applying.

SSC Combined Graduate Level (Tier-I) Examination Pattern: Tier–I of the Combined Graduate level Examination will be common for all categories of posts.

Part Subject No.of Questions Max. Marks Time Allotted
AGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning
5050

120 Minutes( 2hrs )

BGeneral Awareness5050
CQuantitative Aptitude5050
DEnglish Comprehension 5050

Note:– The questions in Posts A,B & D will be of a level commensurate with the Essential Qualification viz graduation and questions in Part C will be of 10th standard level.
– Questions will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice, set both in Hindi and English in respect of Parts A, B and C.

SSC Combined Graduate Level (Tier-II) Examination Pattern: Tier-II of the Combined Graduate Level Examination-2013 will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice and will be conducted over a period of two days.

Paper Subject No.of Questions Max. Marks Time Allotted
IQuantitative Abilities1002002 Hours
IIEnglish Language & Comprehension 2002002 Hours
IIIStatistics1002002 Hours

NOTE: Paper-I & II are compulsory for all the categories of posts. Paper-III is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Statistical Investigator Gr.II & Compiler.
– Questions in Paper-I will be of 10th standard level, Paper-II of 10+2 level and Paper-III of graduation level.

SSC Combined Graduate Level Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Applicants for the post of Assistant Section Officer of CSS have to take Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), comprising of three modules- Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Generation of Slides. CPT will be of qualifying nature.

Some of the books which can help candidates to prepare for SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam (Tier 1 and 2) are suggested as below-

Books For SSC CGL Examination Tier 1 and 2 Preparation :

For SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Books you can buy subject wise for Quantitative Abilities, English Language & Comprehension and Statistics.

And for SSC CGL Exam Solved Papers and practice set you can buy :


These books consists of all the related topics at one place.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) Examination Syllabus:

A. General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number
Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & De-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/pattern–folding & un-folding, Figural Pattern– folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Other sub-topics, if any.

B. General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day ob servations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, Gen
eral Policy & Scientific Research.

C. Quantitative Aptitude : The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals ,fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion,Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of acircle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons , Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.

D. English Comprehension: Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.

SSC CGL (Tier-II) Examination Syllabus:

Paper-I: Quantitative Ability: The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number
sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the computation of whole numbers, decimals ,fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion,Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centers, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons , Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities,Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.

Paper-II: English Language & Compression: Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/detecting mis-spelt words, idioms & phrases, one word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, cloze passage & comprehension passage.

Paper-III: Statistics for Investigator Grade-II, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation & Compiler in RGI.

Collection Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data– Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.
Measures of Central Tendency- Common measures of central tendency–mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion– range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis–Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
Correlation and Regression– Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman’s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only).
Probability Theory– Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem.
Random Variable and Probability Distributions– Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial , Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete).
Sampling Theory– Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non- sampling errors; Probability and non-probability sampling techniques(simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling,convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions.
Statistical Inference- Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
Analysis of Variance- Analysis of one – way classified data and two-way classified data.
Time Series Analysis- Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
Index Numbers – Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

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Best Books for AIPMT 2016 Exam Preparation

March 1, 2016

Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE is going to conduct AIPMT All India Pre-Medical / Pre-Dental Entrance Examination for medical students who want to get admission in different MBBS / BDS medical colleges in the academic session 2015-16 for the 15% seats in Government Medical/Dental Colleges.
Educational Qualification for AIPMT 2015 : Candidate should have passed class 12th in science stream subjects with subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology).

Age Limit: Candidate must have completed 17 years and should not exceed 25 years of age at the time of applying.

AIPMT Exam Pattern: Entrance Test of AIPMT 2015 will consist of one paper with 180 objective type questions from the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.

SubjectsMax. QuestionsTime Alloted
Physics45

3 Hours

Chemistry45
Botany45
Zoology45

Some of the books which can help candidates to prepare for their exams are suggested as below-

1) AIPMT Physics Preparation Book

2) AIPMT Chemistry Preparation Book

3) AIPMT Biology Preparation Book

Candidates can also refer below stated books for practice. These books cover past questions of medical entrance exams which have been incorporated in the exercises of the respective chapters.

AIPMT Preparation Books 2016 in Hindi

Syllabus for AIPMT: View Syllabus for AIPMT 2016 for Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology subjects here.

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Best Books for NTPC Executive Trainee – Finance / HR Exam Preparation

February 16, 2016

National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), one of the India’s largest power company every year recruits for energetic young CAs (Chartered Accountants) & ICWAs with brilliant academic record as Executive Trainee in Finance and hardworking post graduates in human resource/ industrial relations/ personal management or master in social work or MHROD as Executive Trainee in HR. Eligible candidates are required to appear for All India based Online Selection Test.

Eligibility Required to apply for this post are as below:

NTPC Executive Trainee in Finance (ET-Fin):
– Candidate should be under age of 29 years at the time of applying.
– CA / ICWA qualified candidates are eligible to apply. Students who expect their final result at the time of examination can also apply.

NTPC Executive Trainee in Human Resource (ET-HR):
– Candidate should be under age of 29 years at the time of applying.
– Graduates with at least two year full time Post graduate Degree/ Post graduate diploma/ post graduate program in management with specialization in Human Resource/ Industrial Relations/ Personnel Management or Masters in Social Work or MHROD or MBA with specialization in HR can apply for the post.
– Candidates secured more then 65% marks (average of all semesters/years) in their management degree are eligible to apply.
– Final year students who expect their result at the time of examination can also apply.

NTPC Executive Trainee in Finance/ HR Exam Pattern: After appearing in All India based Online Selection Test, based on Merit and requirement; candidates will be short listed for Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
– Candidates have to qualify both GD and interview with minimum qualifying exam for both the posts.

NTPC Executive Trainee (ET-Fin) / (ET-HR) Online Exam Pattern: Online test will be conducted in two parts, Part-I (Discipline: Finance or Human Resource) and Part-II (Executive Aptitude Test). Both parts will contain multiple choice questions.

Sr. No. Paper Max. QuestionsTime Alloted
IRespective Disciple:
Finance
Human Resource		 70

2 Hours
II Executive Aptitude Test includes-
01. Vocabulary
02. Reading comprehension
03. Quantitative aptitude
04. Reasoning ability
05. Interpretation of graphs/ charts/ tables
06. General Awareness

50

NOTE: – Test will be conducted in both Hindi or English Language.
– 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong / multiple answered questions.

Some of the books which can help candidates to prepare for National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Executive Trainee for Finance Exam or NTPC Executive Trainee Exam are suggested as below.

1) Books for NTPC Executive Trainee – Finance:

2) Books for NTPC Executive Trainee – Human Resource(HR):

These books consists of all the related topics at one place. If these above stated books are not available, you can also buy ONGC: Finance book. As this book also contain all the related topics. (no need to buy other books if you already have below mentioned book)

Syllabus for NTPC Executive Trainee Exam: Finance (Part-I)

01. Financial Accounting
01.1. Accounting Standards
01.2. Corporate Accounts
01.3. Indirect & Direct – Tax Management
01.4. Auditing
01.5. Corporate & Industrial Laws

02. Cost & Management Accounting
02.1. Costing Techniques
02.2. Cost Audit
02.3. Project Planning, Financing, Analysis and Management
02.4. Quantitative Techniques
02.5. Operation & Project Management Control

03. Financial Management
03.1. Management Science
03.2. International Financial Management
03.3. Risk Management
03.4. Capital Market Analysis
03.5. Financial Derivatives
03.6. Security Analysis and Investment Management

04. General
04.1. Managerial Economics
04.2. Management Information Systems
04.3. Computer Applications in Business
04.4. Management Control System

Syllabus for NTPC Executive Trainee Exam: Human Resource (Part-I)

• Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Planning
• Recruitment & Selection
• Human Resource Development: Strategies and Systems
• Performance Management & Appraisal
• Competency Mapping
• Training and Development
• Management of Compensations and Benefits
• Rewards & Recognition
• Organizational Structure Design and Change
• Management Process and Organizational Behavior
• Management of Change and Organization Effectiveness
• Managing Interpersonal and Group Processes
• Emotional Intelligence and Managerial Effectiveness
• Transactional Analysis
• Industrial Relations & Trade Unions
• Labour Laws
• Conflict Management
• Collective Bargaining and Negations process
• Grievance Management
• Management Science
• Business Policy and Strategic Analysis
• Corporate Evolution and Strategic Management
• Cross Cultural and Global Management
• International Business Environment
• Business Ethics, Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility
• Understanding Society and Social Structure
• Managerial Economics
• Financial Management and Accounting
• Marketing Management
• Quantitative Methods & Research Methodology
• Production and Operations Management
• Marketing Research
• Computer Applications in Business
• Management Information Systems
• Human Resource Information System
• Total Quality Management

Syllabus for NTPC Executive Trainee Exam: Executive Aptitude Test (Part-II) for ET-Fin/ ET-HR

01. Vocabulary
02. Reading comprehension
03. Quantitative aptitude
04. Reasoning ability
05. Interpretation of graphs/ charts/ tables
06. General Awareness

We wish our candidates All The Best for the Upcoming Exams and wish them great future ahead!!

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Best Books For LIC AAO Exam Preparation

February 12, 2016

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is the largest insurance group and investment company in India. Its a state-owned where Government of India has 100% stake.
Life Insurance Corporation of India every year invites Online Applications from eligible Indian Citizens for appointment to the post of Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO). The Selection Procedure is made on the basis of performance in the on-line test followed by a personal interview of short listed candidates and subsequent Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination conducted by the company.

Eligibility Required: Eligibity required to appear for LIC AAO exam is as follows:

– Age Limit: Candidate should be between the age of 21 years to 30 years at the time of applying.
– Educational Qualification: Candidates should have compulsorily passed Bachelor/Master’s Degree from a recognized Indian University/ Institution.

LIC AAO Online Test Pattern: Selection will be made on the basis of performance in the on-line test followed by a personal interview of short listed candidates and subsequent Pre-Recruitment Medical
Examination. On-line test will be of objective type, multiple choices of 120 minutes (2 hrs) duration. It will comprising of the following sections:

LIC AAO Exam Pattern :

Sr. No. Name of the Test No.of Questions Max. Marks Time Allotted
1 Reasoning Ability 3090

Composite time:
120 Minutes( 2hrs )

2 Numerical Ability 3090
3 General Knowledge, Current Affairs3060
4 Computer Knowledge 3060
5 English Language with
Special emphasis on
Grammar, Vocabulary and
Comprehension 		40100
TOTAL160300

NOTE: – Candidate MUST pass in each section separately and should also obtain minimum marks in the aggregate to qualify for the interview.
– English Language test is of qualifying nature and the marks in English Language will not be counted for ranking.

Some of the books which can help candidates to prepare for LIC AAO Exam are suggested as below-

1) LIC AAO Exam Books (In English):

2) LIC AAO Exam Books (In Hindi):


These books consists of all the related topics at one place.

We wish our candidates All The Best for the Upcoming Exams and wish them great future ahead!!

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Best Books for DRDO Senior Technical Assistant Exam Preparation

February 8, 2016

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) works under Department of Defence Research and Development of Ministry of Defence. DRDO works in various areas of military technology which include aeronautics, armaments, combat vehicles, electronics, instrumentation engineering systems, missiles, materials, naval systems, advanced computing, simulation and life sciences.

DRDO – Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) invites application for various posts in their organization every year. These posts include Senior Technical Assistant, Technician, admin etc.

Educational Qualification Required to apply for this post are as below:

1) Senior Technical Assistant-‘B’ (STA-‘B’)– Age of the candidate must be between 18 and 28 Years.
– B.Sc. degree (Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Printing Technology, Psychology, Radiography, Zoology, Physics) or Three years Diploma in Engineering in the specified subject (Automobile, Civil, Computer Science, Mechanical, Textile, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation/Communication/Telecommunication, Metallurgy Engineering, Radiography, Photography)

2) Technician-‘B’ (STA-‘B’)– Age of the candidate must be between 18 and 28 Years.
– Xth Class Or equivalent pass with ITI in specific trade.

DRDO -CEPTAM Exam Pattern: Eligible candidates will be required to appear for a Written Examination. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the Written Test will be called for Personal Interview.

DRDO CEPTAM Senior Technical Assistant (For STA ‘B’) & Technician ‘A’ Written Exam Pattern :

Part Subject Max. Marks Time Alloted
01General Awareness, General Intelligence,
Reasoning Ability, General Science		50
2 hours
02Subject concerned
(Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics,
Civil Engineering, Mechanical etc.)		100

DRDO CEPTAM Assistant Hindi Written Exam Pattern :

Part Subject Max. Marks Time Alloted
01General Awareness, General Intelligence,
Reasoning Ability, General Science		50
2 hours
02Hindi Language50
02English Language50

NOTE: The syllabus of the examination will be based on the standards of essential qualification required for the post.
– The medium for Written Examination will be Hindi or English.
– It is mandatory to qualify each section of question paper separately.
– the minimum qualifying marks in written examination is 40% for General Candidate and 35% for SC/ST candidate.

Some of the books which can help candidates to prepare for Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) CEPTAM Senior Technical Assistant Exam are suggested as below.
You can choice according to your specification- Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering etc.

These books consists of all the related topics at one place.

We wish our candidates All The Best for the Upcoming Exams and wish them great future ahead!!

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Best Books for CTET Preparation

February 5, 2016

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi conducts Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher for classes I to VIII. CTET was introduced by the Government of India in order to improve standards in teaching in 2011.
All graduates including B.A, B.Sc, B.Com etc. are eligible to take the test. All B.Ed. graduates need to pass this exam to work as a teacher.
A candidate has to score over 60 per cent to clear the eligibility test. The Validity Period of CTET qualifying certificate for appointment will be seven years from the date of declaration of its result for all categories.

Required Eligibility to Apply for CTET Exam: The candidates having the following minimum educational qualification are eligible for appearing in CTET Exam:

Minimum Educational Qualifications for becoming Teacher for Classes I-V (Primary Stage): Candidate must posses any one of the below stated qualification-

  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known),in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002.
  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)*.
  • Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of two year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)

Minimum Educational Qualification for becoming Teacher for Classes VI-VIII (Elementary Stage): Candidate must posses any one of the below stated qualification-

  • Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
  • Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
  • Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.
  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
  • Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A. Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
  • Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)*

Exam Pattern of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET):

The CTET examination will be of objective type Multiple Choice Question (MCQ’s). There will be no negative marking. There will be 2 papers of CTET.

(i) Paper I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V.
(ii) Paper II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII.

NOTE: A person who intends to be a teacher for both levels (classes I to V and classes VI to VIII) will have to appear in both the papers (Paper I and Paper II)

Paper I Pattern (for Class I to V) Primary Stage : All sections Compulsory

Part Subject Max. Marks Max. Questions Time Alloted
I Child Development and Pedagogy30302.5 hours
IILanguage I 3030
IIILanguage II 3030
IVMathematics 3030
VEnvironmental Studies3030

Note: A candidate may choose any one language as Language I and other as Language II from the available language options.

Paper II Pattern (for Class VI to VIII) Elementary Stage : All sections Compulsory

Part Subject Max. Marks Max. Questions Time Alloted
I Child Development and Pedagogy30302.5 hours
IILanguage I 3030
IIILanguage II 3030
IV(a) For Mathematics and Science teacher :
Mathematics and Science
(b) For Social Studies/Social Science teacher :
Social Science
(c) For any other teacher–either (a) or (b)		6060

NOTE: CTET Complete Syllabus for Paper I and Paper II can be downloaded from here.

Some of the books which can help candidates to prepare for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) Examination are suggested as below-

Books For CTET Examination Paper I (for Class I to V) Primary Stage Preparation :

1) In English:                                             2) In Hindi:

Books For CTET Examination Paper II (for Class VI to VIII) Elementary Stage Preparation :

1)CTET Mathematics/Science Books                    

1) In English:                                             2) In Hindi:

2)CTET Social Science Books

Above stated books consists of all the related topics as mentioned above at one place.

We wish our candidates All The Best for the Upcoming Exams and wish them great future ahead!!

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Best Books for JEE (Mains) 2016 Preparation

June 30, 2015

The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is conducted by the JEE Apex Board for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programmes in NITs, IIITs and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions etc. Now, AIEEE is known as JEE (Main) and IIT -JEE as JEE (Advanced).
JEE (Main) is also an eligibility test for the JEE (Advanced), which the candidate has to take if he/she is aspiring for admission to the undergraduate programmes offered by the IITs.

Eligibility Required to apply for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) Exam are as below:

– Candidates must have qualified Class XII examination in the 10+2 pattern of the examination from a recognised Central/State Board of Secondary examination for CBSE or ISCE.
– Intermediate or two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognised Board/University.
– Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.
– Any Public School/Board/University in India or in foreign countries recognised by the Association of Indian Universities or as equivalent to 10+2 pattern
– HSC Vocation examination.
– A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.
– HSC 3 or 4-year diploma from AICTE approved State Board of Technical Education.

NOTE: – Candidates who are appearing in the Class XII final or equivalent examination may also appear in the JEE (Main) exam.
– Candidates can take a maximum number of 3 attempts at exam as per the Eligibility Criteria.

Exam Pattern for JEE (Mains): JEE (Main) will have two papers, Paper-1 and Paper-2. Candidates may take Paper-1, or Paper-2, or both as per the course(s) they are seeking admission to. Refer table below for requirement of papers for different courses:

COURSEPAPERS
B.ARCH/B. PLANNING(At Institutions other than IITs)Paper –2
All other undergraduate coursesPaper –1

Subject combination for each paper, type of questions in each paper and mode of examination available is given in the table below:

PAPERSUBJECTSTYPE OF QUESTIONSMODE OF EXAMTIME DURATION
Paper 1Physics, Chemistry &
Mathematics		Objective type with equal
weightage to Physics,
Chemistry & Mathematics		Pen and Paper based
OR Computer based		3 hours
Paper 2Mathematics – Part I
Aptitude Test – Part II &
Drawing Test – Part III		Objective type
Objective type
Questions to test drawing
aptitude		Only Pen and Paper
based		3 hours

Some of the books which can help candidates to prepare for JEE (Mains) exam are suggested as below-

FOR PAPER- I

1) Best Books for JEE Mains Mathematics:

2) Best Books for JEE Mains Physics:

3) Best Books for JEE Mains Chemistry:


For complete practice of all the three subjects of JEE Mains. You can buy complete set of below practice papers. These will really prove very helpful in your JEE MAINS Preperation:

FOR PAPER- II : Best Books for B. Arch. Exam Preparation:

These books consists of all the related topics at one place.

For the Preparation Books of JEE Advance 2016, you can refer here.

We wish our candidates All The Best for the Upcoming Exams and wish them great future ahead!!

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Best Books for UPSC CDS Exam Preparation

October 20, 2014

A Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice every year for recruitment of candidates for admission to the undermentioned courses: Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers Training Academy.

Eligibility Required :
(a) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status :
(i) For IMA- Unmarried male candidates between the age of 17 to 22 years only are eligible to apply.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy- Unmarried male candidates between the age of 17 to 22 years are eligible to apply.
(iii) For Air Force Academy- Unmarried male candidates between the age of 20 to 24 years at the time of applying are eligible.
(iv) For Officers’ Training Academy- (SSC Course for Men) : Male candidates(married or unmarried) between the age of 17 to 23 years only are eligible.
(v) For Officers Training Academy -(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) : Unmarried Women, issue less widows who have not remarried and issue less divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been between the age of 17 to 23 years at the time of applying.

(b) Educational Qualifications :
(i) For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy- Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy- Degree in Engineering.
(iii) For Air Force Academy- Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

NOTE: Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of graduation provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB. Candidates who are studying in the final year Degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply but they will be required to submit proof of passing the degree examination.

Combined Defense Services Examination (CDS) Selection Process: The competition exam consists of written examination followed by interview for Intelligence and personality test.

UPSC Combined Defense Services Examination (CDS) Written Exam Pattern: Paper of all subjects will have Objective type questions.

A) Exam pattern for admissions in Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy

Subject Max. Marks Time Alloted
English1002 hours
General Knowledge1002 hours
Elementary Mathematics 1002 hours

B) Exam pattern for admissions in Officers Training Academy

Subject Max. Marks Time Alloted
English1002 hours
General Knowledge1002 hours

NOTE: The exam will be conducted in both languages Hindi and English (except English Paper).

Some of the books which can help candidates to prepare for UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) Written Exam are suggested as below.

1) Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) Books (In English):

2) Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) Books (In Hindi):

These books consists of all the related topics at one place. You can buy any of these books.

Syllabus for Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) Exam :

1) ENGLISH: The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workmanlike use of words.

2) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: General Knowledge including knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. The Paper will also include questions on History of India and Geography of a nature which Candidate should be able to answer without special study.

3) ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS ARITHMETIC: Number System-Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers. Fundamental Operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal, fractions. Unitary method, time and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation. Elementary Number Theory- Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3,4,5,9 and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorisation Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M. Euclidean algorithm, Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables.

i) Algebra: Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M. Theory of polynomials, Solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear in equations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or in equations in two Variables or quadratic equations in one variable & their solutions. Set language and set notation, rational expressions and conditional identities, Laws of indices.

ii) Trigonometry: Sine x, cosine x, Tangent x when 0 < x < 90 Values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x = 0, 30, 45, 60 and 90 Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances.iii) Geometry: Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on
(i) Properties of angles at a Point
(ii) Parallel lines, (iii) Sides and angles of a triangle,
(iv) Congruency of triangles,
(v) Similar triangles, (vi) Concurrence of medians and altitudes, (vii) Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square (viii) Circles and its properties including tangents and normal, (ix) Loci.

iv) Mensuration: Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which Can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and Volume of spheres.

v) Statistics: Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation, frequency Polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency.

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