JIPC Newsletters

Government of Karnataka

Department of Collegiate Education

Government Science College, Hassan.

JOB INFORMATION & PLACEMENT CELL [JIPC] NEWSLETTER February 28, 2010

Issue:1

Volume:13

Member’s Copy

JIPC students appearing for Civil Services Exams (IAS, IPS, etc…), 2010

I thank JIPC, which made me curious about Civil Services Exams., Thru this exam. I can improve my knowledge and also serve the nation.

- Vadiraj.K.T. [Final C.Z.Bt] Civil Services examination is a challenging offer.

I look forward to serve the country as per the constitution.

- Gurumurthy [Final P.M.E]

I am very very much interested in Civil Services.

I love to serve the people of our country. I think Civil Services exam. is the best way to achieve my target.

- Abhishek [Final P.M.Cs]

UPSC Exam is a India’s no.1 non corruptive exam & thru this I can have a bright future. UPSC exam not only exposes our knowledge depth but also our mind becomes creative field.

- Mohan Kumar [Final P.M.Cs]

TIPS FOR IAS ASPIRANTS Since you will be appearing for an objective type of paper for prelims., be very particular about the subject you choose. History, maths, geography may prove to be good scoring subjects. Choose subjects which have availability of books, reading material and guidance. In recent years engineering subjects like civil and electrical are being chosen, giving BEs and IIT’ians an edge (yes! even here they are giving the BA’s and BSc’s a tough fight!).

There are no great acts, only small acts done with great love – Mother Teresa.

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HOW TO MAKE NOTES FOR CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION

Pattern Notes: For this we have to begin the topic at the centre of the page.

Each line radiating from it represents a branch of the main idea. Each point is written as briefly as possible using a key word or a phrase. It is a better method to adopt because it is more flexible than making Linear notes. One can add extra information to it at any point without any problem. Second advantage is that we can see the whole pattern at one go without actually turning the pages. Thirdly we can indicate the links between different topics more easily than we can do in a linear method. Another advantage of pattern notes is that it is exceptionally useful when making notes from memory for revision as one keep jotting down points as and when they occur. This makes it easier to revise for exams and writing out essays as only brief key words are used. Lastly, since notes are made in a shape format, it is easier to remember.

But this method has some disadvantages as well. If there are too many facts and too much of information, this pattern becomes messy and over crowded. Using key words can remind the basic ideas but when it comes to remembering details, this method cannot be sufficient. Therefore the most effective way of making good notes from the sources available is to use a combination of both the methods. One important thing to remember is that for many subjects notes will have to include diagrams and sketch maps. They must be accurate and labelled very clearly.

There are four basic stages,(i)Purpose, (ii)Method, (iii)Result and (iv)Conclusion.

If there is a description it will have to include a diagram and if it is recorded data, it will require a table or a graph.

One thing to remember is to keep the notes handy at all times and in a proper file. It is a good idea to use colored flags to demarcate different topics. With such systematic preparation, a student can face the challenge of any competitive exam with confidence.

HOW TO WRITE ANSWERS FOR CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION The civil services main exam consists of descriptive type of questions. It focuses on testing the candidate at various levels. The time limit for the essay paper is 3 hrs without a word limit, but for the optional paper, there are questions with specific word limit like 250 words in optional subjects and 250 words, 150 words and 20 words in general studies. The candidate then has to prepare himself to answer all types of questions. The most important thing to be kept in mind is the time constraint. Therefore it becomes necessary to answer these questions quickly and effectively and in minimum words.

One common doubt that students have is with regard to the style of answering questions, whether to adopt the paragraph or the point style of answering questions.

Though there is no set rule, it is wise to adopt a style depending on the question asked. If the question says to discuss, analyse or critically examine, it would be better to answer the question the paragraph format. On the other hand, if the question asks you to list the advantages or give reasons for/ against etc., it is better to go in for the point format of answering. (to be continued‌) Chief Editor: Prof.H.V.Lakshminarayan, Editor : Prof.A.Narayana Prasad., narayanprasad_a@yahoo.com, Student Editor : Arun.D.C, Final PMCs

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