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How did you manage your UPSC preparation while doing an M.Tech from IIT Delhi?
The key to manage your UPSC preparation while doing an MTech from IIT Delhi is to score well in your optional subjects rather than General Subjects. A successful candidate scores 275+ in optional whereas an unsuccessful candidate scores around 240. The General Subjects' scores are usually the same.
So prepare well for optional in MTech because you can prepare for GS in just a year. Focus more on optional as it’s a major criterion for selection.
How can I prepare for the UGEE at IIIT Hyderabad in 10 days?
IIIT Hyderabad UGEE is nothing like JEE Mains as it is highly predictable and you can never guess the weightage a certain topic will have even after going through the previous year's paper. The syllabus is also not fixed so it might be difficult to procure the right study material.
One of my friends was in a similar situation and one week before the exam he decided to browse YouTube to find something to study. He came across IIT prep which had extensive study materials, previous year papers, a detailed paper analysis, and a syllabus. This platform has amazing content and that too free. You can even find PDFs and Books that you can download and read thereby increasing your chance of clearing the first round.
So the best way to crack IIIT Hyderabad UGEE Exam is to go through IIIT Prep.
How can one clear the JNU entrance for MSc biotechnology?
Here are some of the tips from my friends at JNU that can help you score well in the entrance for M.Sc Biotechnology.
- Clear your basics on core subjects like Biochemistry (Enzyme Kinetics, Bio-Energetics), Genetics, Cell-biology.
- Practice probability-related questions. These are quite scoring and there are a good number of questions asked from these topics.
- Ecology and Evolution are the other areas that you should stress. If your undergraduate study included immunology developmental biology then you should revise those topics well.
- Also, practice from previous year’s question papers. Also, try to cover the last 5 years of GATE life science papers.
- Try to do maximum number of questions in both sections of the examination.
There are very few seats available, so prepare sincerely.
How should I prepare for MA Economics entrances for JNU and DSE in 45 days?
Preparing for MA Economics entrances for JNU and DSE will need immense concentration and dedication. You will need to prioritize to keep everything in balance. Here are some things you can go through:
- The core subjects include Mathematics, Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics. Select any 3 out of these 5 subjects which you feel are your strengths.
- Revise the basics from your graduation notes and practice past year exam papers.
- For the subjects you feel you are weaker in, revise the basics. Do not spend too much time on them.
- Practice questions from past years.
- Analyse the topics in which you are lagging behind and try to read those in detail. You can also skip some topics too.
- For Statistics, focus more on Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Discrete and Continuous Random Variables.
- DSE requires a mathematical approach and proper concentration. So practice past year papers and do not forget concepts.
The books you can refer to are: Dornbush and Blanchard for Macroeconomics. Hal Varian, Nicolson, and Pyndick for Microeconomics. Hammond and Chiang for Maths. SC Gupta and Miller for Statistics and finally Gujarati for Econometrics.
How can I prepare to smartly target the CAT or the IIM Indore exam?
The PG programs in IIM Indore usually consider admissions through the CAT exam. However, in case you are referring to the IPM AT for the 5-year integrated program, then it cannot be compared to CAT, since they are completely different from each other. IPM AT is for UG students while CAT is for PG courses.
Having said that, the basic preparation steps for any entrance exam need basic steps of preparation.
- You should be aware of the exams, as well as the pattern, the syllabus, and others. For similar purposes, you can take a look at the sample papers of previous years, or several mock test papers, if required.
- You must assess your own level of aptitude, whenever necessary, and prepare thoroughly.
- You should work to strengthen your fundamental knowledge.
- Evaluate your base by taking the mock test papers and analyze each answer when done. Further, prepare a strategy that can incentivize your scores in the exam.
These are the basic steps to look forward to when preparing for the exam.
How should I start my preparation for the IPMAT IIM Indore, and what book should I refer to?
One of my friends graduated from IIM Indore. According to him no one book can get you the entire arena. You need updated material, mocks, analysis, mentor , corrective measures and doubts resolution mechanism.
His recommendation is that you start your preparation from your 12th grade. Here are some suggestions –
- You should have a copy of the syllabus.
- Make a schedule.
- Determine the most significant themes and questions.
- Revise the concepts.
- Make a few quick notes.
- Prepare for brief questions as well.
- Make a list of relevant flowcharts and diagrams, as well as significant notes for that subject.
- Practice the crucial diagrams and flowcharts from your golden book one day before the exam.
- If at all feasible, give a mock test.
R S Aggarwal's books Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude are useful books you can follow. Also these can be obtained from the experts' test preparation books.
Are IGNOU materials really beneficial for UPSC preparation? Where can I download them for free?
IGNOU course material is useful for preparation, but it is not of the highest quality in some subject areas. IGNOU Literature, Social Science, and Science stream books are excellent for preparing for the UPSC civil services examination, but Mathematics stream books are not.
You can get the books from IGNOU's official book archive, eGyankosh. Here, you must first create a login ID and password combination, and then click the "enter your search query" option in the website's search option for the desired search process.
However, there is a disadvantage in that on the eGyankosh website, chapter-by-chapter downloading options are available rather than whole-book downloading, which requires significantly more effort than usual.
How do I prepare for IIM Indore (IPM) without coaching?
If answering questions is a habit for you, the NCERT book is sufficient. Be sure to read through each and every example. The quant portion would be more or less covered by that.
You can purchase a few competitive books by local authors for the logical reasoning, comprehension, and related section, which calls for time-bound critical thinking. As much as you can, speak English with your friends.
Keep in mind that the foundation must be solid. Try using your fundamental knowledge to step-by-step solve even the most challenging problems. Even if you think the practice questions are simple, don't skip any. Solve problems using paper and a computer. To learn time management, take practice tests.
Which books should I read in order to crack an MA in Political Science at JNU?
You can crack the entrance exam for a master’s in Economics with consistency and a daily study routine. Initially, try to get a fair idea about the exam by referring to the syllabus and the previous year’s question papers. The syllabus followed in the entrance examination for economics is given below
- Microeconomics deals with Demand Curves, Price and Income Elasticity of Demand, Cost Curves, and Equilibrium of firms under Perfect Competition and Monopoly
- Macroeconomics – focus on the National Income Theory of Income Determination, Monetary Policy, Trade, and Balance of Payments
- Descriptive statistics - This topic includes Mean, Median and Mode, and Standard Deviation. The correlation coefficient, and elementary probability theory
- Problems of Economic History, Underdevelopment, and Growth
- India's Economic Development Prior to Independence- India's Planning and Development Experience Since Independence; Basic Indicators of Development.
- International Economics Issues of Contemporary Relevance
Suggested Readings
- Hal Varian - Intermediate Microeconomics, Rubinfield and Pindyk - Microeconomics
- Dornbusch and Fisher - Macroeconomics | Mankiw - Macroeconomics
- RGD Allen - Mathematical Analysis for Economics
- AC Chiang - Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics
- Sydsaeter and Hammond - Mathematics for Economic Analysis
- Nagar and Das - Basic Statistics
All the best, stay motivated, and focus on your goal
Can I prepare in 1 month for a B.Ed entrance exam at DU?
The requirements for B.Ed admission to DU are as follows:
Written Exam:
If you work smartly and analyze the pattern of questions asked in previous examinations, devote a focused time period to preparation, followed by sufficient practice tests, you can certainly clear in one month.
If you are well-versed in your subject matter, there is very little required for you to do. Hard work comes after good fortune. So, first and foremost, your planning should be smart, and then, you must work and prepare well beyond the planned strategy. Each of us has our own set of self-beliefs and abilities. Thus, you do not have to compare yourself with any other person. Just believe in yourself and go ahead.
Interview:
During the interview, a panel of teachers/interviewers/professors will fire off all sorts of questions at you, including subject questions, psychology questions, general knowledge questions, confidence check questions, and, most importantly, your honesty, which is one of the most important aspects of being a good teacher. A good strategy, a lot of planning, focused work, confidence as well as a strong belief in yourself, are required.
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