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A comprehensive guide to NTSE 2018-19 Stage 2

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NTSE 2018-19
 

The National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) aims to identify—and provide scholarships to—talented students studying in Class X. The exam is conducted in 2 stages: Stage 1 and Stage 2, each consisting of two tests: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). In this article, you can find out all you need to know about Stage 2 of NTSE 2018-19.

The scholarship is awarded for pursuing courses in Science and Social Science up to the doctoral level; and in the case of professional courses (like Medicine and Engineering) up to the second-degree level, subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions. A total of 1,000 scholarships are awarded in the country, with reservation of 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for other backward classes, and 4% for candidates with benchmark disabilities.

NTSE 2018-19: Stage 2

Stage 2 of the NTSE is held at the national level by NCERT for students who clear Stage 1. There are two papers:  Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) that are conducted on the same day (usually the second Sunday of May).

NTSE 2018-19: Schedule

Date: May 12, 2019

Time: 9:30 to 11.30 a.m. (MAT) & 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (SAT)

NTSE 2018-19: Eligibility

Those who clear Stage 1 are eligible to appear in the National-Level Examination. However, students of Indian nationality who are studying abroad are also eligible to sit for this exam, without having to appear for Stage 1. Some guidelines for these students are:

  • They must secure a minimum of 60% in the previous annual examination.
  • They will have to come to India at their own cost to sit for the exam.
  • They will have to send a request through the Head of their Institution where they are studying, along with an attested copy (by the Head of the Institution) of the mark sheet of Class IX. The request should reach the Head, Department of Educational Survey Division, NCERT, New Delhi-110016 latest by December 31 of the year concerned.
  • The Council allots roll numbers to eligible candidates; and informs them about the date, time, and venue of examination, along with other relevant instructions.
  • No request for change of center is entertained (except for genuine cases, and as per instructions by the NCERT).
  • If a candidate is selected, the scholarship will be paid for pursuing studies in India only.

NTSE 2018-19: Admit Cards

The NCERT uploads on to its website the E-Admit Cards for the second-level examination. Candidates can download their admit cards themselves 21 days before the examination. In case there is any change of address prior to the exam, candidates can communicate the same to the State Examining Authority; which, in turn, informs the NCERT for change of address after the candidate has downloaded the admit card. The same may be communicated to the NCERT directly.

The admit card carries all the information about the venue, roll number, date, and time of the exam.

NTSE 2018-19: Mode of Examination

It is a written examination offered in the following languages: Asamiya, Bangla, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The candidate has to mention in the application form his/her choice regarding the language in which he/she wants to take the exam. Accordingly, the question booklet in that language is made available to the candidate at the center. However, once this option is exercised, no request for change of medium is entertained.

NTSE 2018-19: Results

The final results are declared on the basis of combined scores of MAT and SAT. Only selected candidates are informed by registered letter and through the NCERT website (www.ncert.nic.in). Marks obtained in the written examination are revealed to all candidates individually through the NCERT website.

NTSE 2018-19: Scholarship

The scholarship amount varies with a candidate’s current level of education, as mentioned below:

  1. a) ₹ 1,250/- per month (for Classes XI & XII).
  2. b) ₹ 2,000/- per month (for UG and PG).
  3. c) In accordance with UGC norms (for students pursuing PhD).

If you have any questions about NTSE 2018-2019 Stage 2 examination, please write to us in the comments section below and we’ll get back to you shortly.

A comprehensive guide to NTSE 2018-19 Stage 1

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NTSE 2018-19
 

The National Talent Search Exam (NTSE) aims to identify—and provide scholarships to—talented students studying in Class X. The exam is conducted in 2 stages: Stage 1 and Stage 2, each consisting of two tests: Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). In this blog, you can find out all you need to know about Stage 1 of NTSE 2018-19.

The scholarship is awarded for pursuing courses in Science and Social Science up to the doctoral level; and in the case of professional courses (like Medicine and Engineering) up to the second-degree level, subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions. A total of 1,000 scholarships are awarded in the country, with reservation of 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for other backward classes, and 4% for candidates with benchmark disabilities.

NTSE 2018-19: Stage 1

Stage 1 of the NTSE comprises a state-level examination, conducted by the States/Union Territories themselves. Each of them has the autonomy to lay down their own norms for determining the eligibility of the candidates. This examination is primarily used to recommend a given number of candidates for the second-level test that is conducted by the NCERT. The number is based on the enrolment of students in Classes IX and X in the various States/UTs. The candidates are then recommended on the basis of their performance in the Stage 1 exam.

NTSE 2018-19: Schedule

Date: November 4, 2018 (November 3 in Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands)

Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (MAT) & 1.30 to 3.30 p.m. (SAT)

NTSE 2018-19: Eligibility

Students studying in Class X in any recognized school are eligible to sit for the Stage 1 exam in the State in which their school is located. There is no domicile restriction. Students registered under Open and Distance Learning programs are also eligible, provided they are under 18 years of age (as on July 1, 2018). However, the States have the authority to impose additional eligibility conditions, like minimum percentage of marks in the previous annual exam.

NTSE 2018-19: How to Apply

Students are advised to keep a look out for advertisements in newspapers, and for circulars in their school by the respective State/Union Territory, for details. Any other information/query about the State-level examination may be obtained from the Liaison Officers of the respective State/UT agencies. The filled-in application, duly signed by the Principal of the school, must be submitted to the State Liaison Officer before the due date (as advertised/circulated by the State/UT concerned). The fees and medium of examination are also decided by the respective State/Union Territory.

NTSE 2018-19: Results

The State/Union Territory prepares a merit list of candidates securing the minimum qualifying marks in both the tests separately, which are 40% (General and OBC category candidates) and 32% (SC/ST/physically challenged candidates).

The results of the State-Level Talent Search examination are declared in January/February by the States/UTs themselves. It is to be noted that the exam is used only to recommend candidates for the second-level NTS examination conducted by the NCERT. The marks of the State-Level Examination are not added to the National Level Examination for awarding of scholarships.

NTSE 2018-19: Syllabus for MAT

The Mental Ability Test is of 120-minutes’ duration; and has 100 MCQ-type questions. Four options are provided for each question, of which only one is the correct answer. Each question carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking. Majority of the questions asked are from topics like:

  • Alphabet & Number Tests
  • Analogy (Verbal and Non-Verbal)
  • Blood Relations
  • Calendars and Clocks (Time problems)
  • Coding–Decoding
  • Directions
  • Missing Characters or Numbers
  • Ranking and Arrangements
  • Series (Verbal and Non-Verbal)
  • Venn Diagrams

NTSE 2018-19: Syllabus for SAT

The Scholastic Aptitude Test too is 120-minutes long; and has 100 MCQ-type questions, as well. Each question has 4 answer options provided, of which one is correct. Each question carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking. The break-up of these 100 questions is as follows:

  • Science: 40 questions
  • Social Science: 40 questions
  • Mathematics: 20 questions

The syllabus of these subjects is the collection of all topics from the Classes IX & X NCERT textbooks.

Last minute tips for CSE Mains 2018

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The countdown to the CSE Mains 2018 has begun. Running against time to relentlessly adhere to strict schedules, complete daily targets, attempt mock tests to improve the actual performance, improve writing speed to achieve the goal of ‘20 in 3 hrs’ has become the norm before the decisive Civil Services Examination to be held on 28th September, 2018.

As the date closes in, Team CL IAS brings you ten last moment tips for CSE Mains 2018 which you should follow to improve your performance in the exam:

  1. Focus more on revising

You have given the maximum of your potential in covering the syllabus. Now it’s time to focus only on revising your learnings. Instead of adding new elements to your knowledge bank, it’s more prudent at this stage to revisit existing knowledge. This would ensure that you retain all the points and effectively cash upon it in actual exam.

Your schedule should only accommodate slots for revision, not additional study.

  1. Revise current affairs properly

The fact remains undisputed that current affairs are the main source of most of the questions that appear in CSE Mains. Thus its revision also demands equal importance. Map each topic with its keywords and related facts and figures and revisit them at least one day before the exam.

If possible, try to write two 3 hours exam a few days before actual exam so that writing for 6 hours does not seem too tedious.

  1. Read the question carefully

It’s important to have patience under pressure in the examination hall while you are reading the question. Try to pick out those questions which you are confident about. Give few seconds to understand the demand so that you structure your answer concisely.

  1. Keep the answer simple

Approach the complexity of the question with the simplicity of your words, without deviating from the actual demand. Don’t use too much technical jargon. Try to mention and highlight all the keywords.

  1. Stick to your strategy

If your strategy has paid you well earlier, don’t try to change it for a few more marks. All you need id to maximise your accuracy by building upon your strengths.

  1. Emphasize on proper structure

A well-structured answer is a sure shot to fetch more marks. This can happen only if you have read the question well. Break the questions into different parts and address each part with a respective subheading.

  1. Take care of the directives

Pay close attention to the word directives/ question tags given in each question.

These directives give the idea about how you are expected to structure the content and flow of your answer.

  1. Take care of the time ambit

Step into the examination hall with the resolve that you will finish all the questions. This is one of the game changers. Always have an eye on the clock and if you think you are falling behind the time, accelerate your speed.

9. Focus on your health

Your body and mind must remain healthy to produce a healthy coordination. Staying healthy during this last lap is more important than ever. Eat healthy, stay hydrated, and get adequate sleep.

10. Keep calm and ace CSE Mains 2018

Don’t get scared by the crowd at the centre. You are not one among them. Rather you belong to those few among them who are the actual sincere players. If your center of examination is in another city, reach there a day or 2 before the exam day.

Relax. Do not panic. Do not get nervous if the difficulty level of exam is high. Remember, difficult or easy, either way, it’s the same for everyone. Focus on the process not the outcome.

All the best!

TEAM CL IAS

TISSNET 2019 Notification – Exam Date Changed!

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences, popularly known as TISS, has released the official notification for the batch of 2019-2021. TISS-NET is Tata Institute’s national level entrance test for its Master’s in Arts Programmes across all the campuses. This year TISSNET will be conducted on 13th January 2019 instead of the previously announced date 19th January 2019.

Important Dates

Events Date
Announcement of Admissions 30th October 2018
Last date for online applications 10th December 2018
Last date for receipt of forms by post 12th December 2018
Issue of Admit Cards 26th – 27th December 2018
TISS National Entrance Test 13th January 2019 (2:00 pm to 3:40 pm)
Announcement of TISS-NET result 4th February 2019

About TISS

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936. It was only in the year 1964 that it came to be a Deemed University. TISS is regarded as a symbol of excellence in higher education that continually responds to changing social realities through the development and application of knowledge. TISS has campuses in Mumbai, Tuljapur, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and Chennai.

About TISS-NET

TISS-NET is Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test. It is an online entrance exam conducted by TISS for admission in its Full-Time Post Graduate Degree Programs offered across its campuses.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 or 10+2+2+1 year bridge course pattern) in any stream from a recognized university;
  • Candidates in their final year are also eligible to apply, they will be required to furnish the documents of having completed all the requirements of final year by 8th June 2019;
  • Candidates in their final year with backlogs will be considered ineligible for the exam

Application Fee:

Application for any: Online

General/SC,ST,OBC

 Offline

General/SC,ST,OBC
1 Program 1030/260 1000/250
2 Program 2060/520 2000/500
3 Program 3090/780 3000/750

Registration Process:

Candidates can apply either ONLINE or OFFLINE. Offline mode is for candidates living in remote areas where the connectivity of internet is not appropriate.

To apply online:

  • Candidates are required to visit the official portal of TISS i.e.; http://admissions.tiss.edu/
  • Create a login id and password;
  • Fill in all the required personal and educational details;
  • Review all the details filled;
  • Click on “Proceed to Payment” and pay the required fee;
  • Review your details once again and click on “Submit” tab.

To apply offline:

  • Candidates need to send a request for the form to the TISS, Mumbai campus along with the application fee;
  • After receiving the form the candidates are required to fill the form as per the instructions given;
  • Once the form has been filled candidates have to send it to the same address via speed post.

TISS-NET Exam Pattern:

The exam pattern of TISS-NET is as follows:

Section Marks
General Awareness 40 marks
English Proficiency 30 marks
Math and Logical Reasoning 30 marks
Total 100 marks
  • The total duration for the exam is 100 minutes
  • There will be no negative marking in the exam;
  • The number of answer choices available per question is 4.

Selection Procedure:

The candidates will go through three stages before finally getting selected into the Master’s course of TISS. Following the stages of selection:

Stage Marks
TISS-NET 100 marks
Pre- Test Interview 50 marks
Personal Interview 75 marks
Total 225 marks

For final selection, overall performance of candidate in all the three stages; NET (40%), PTI (30%) & PI (30%) is considered.

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IBPS Clerk 2018 Notification released!

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Great news for Banking aspirants. Most awaited IBPS Clerk 2018 Notification has been released. IBPS has released the notification for IBPS Clerk 2018 for the recruitment of 7275 posts. 

View the official notification for IBPS Clerk 2018

IBPS Clerk 2018: Important Dates

The tentative schedule of events is as follow:
On-line registration of Application by candidates 18th September 2018 to 10th October 2018
Payment of Application Fees 18th September 2018 to 10th October 2018
Download of call letters for online Preliminary Examination November 2018
Online Examination – Preliminary 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th of December 2018
Result of Online exam – Preliminary December 2018/ January 2019
Download of Call letter for Online Main Exam January 2019
Online Examination – Main  20th January 2019
Provisional Allotment April 2019

 

IBPS Clerk 2018 Vacancies: 7275

 

IBPS Clerk 2018 Educational Qualification

A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.

The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he / she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.

Proficiency in the Official Language of the State/UT (candidates should know how to read/ write and speak the Official Language of the State/UT) for which vacancies a candidate wishes to apply is preferable.

IBPS Clerk 2018 Age Limit (As on 01.09.2018)

Minimum: 20 years

Maximum: 28 years

i.e. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.09.1990 and not later than 01.09.1998 (both dates inclusive)

IBPS Clerk 2018 Exam Pattern: Preliminary Examination

Subject No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)
English Language 30 30 20 minutes
Numerical Ability 35 35 20 minutes
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes
Total 100 100 1 Hour

 

IBPS Clerk 2018 Exam Pattern: Main Examination

Subject No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)
General/ Financial Awareness 50 50 35 minutes
General English 40 40 35 minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 minutes
Total 190 200  160 minutes

IBPS Clerk 2018 Application Fee

ST/SC/PWD/EXSM Rs. 100/-
All Others Rs. 600/-

 

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MDI Opens Application process for PGP 2019-2021

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Management Development Institute (MDI) has started the admission process, for PGPM/PGP-HRM/PGP-IM, for 2019-2021 batch. MDI is one of the premier B-Schools that accept CAT scores for admissions.

Important Dates

Events Date
Registration Starts 7th September 2018
Registration Ends 23rd November 2018 (17:00 Hrs)
CAT Exam Date 25th November 2018

Eligibility

For PGPM/PGP-HRM:

  • Minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both X and XII
  • A Graduation degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University
  • Final year students can also apply subject to furnishing all the documents latest by 1st October 2019. Failing to do so, the candidate can be asked to withdraw admission

For PGP-IM:

  • Minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both X and XII
  • A Graduation degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University
  • A minimum of 1 year (one-year) of work experience post-qualification (4-year’s Bachelor’s degree) on the last date of application.

NOTE: Applicants have to fill a single application form. The preferences of PGPM/PGP-HRM/PGP-IM will be taken only from the shortlisted candidates in the month of January/ February 2019.

How to apply?

  • Applications will be accepted ONLINE only.
  • Applicants have to visit http://www.mdi.ac.in/
  • They can click on the program they wish to apply and follow the instructions given.
  • After successful completion of ONLINE PAYMENT, candidates can SUBMIT their forms.

Application Fee:

Candidates have to make an online payment of Rs 3000/-(Incl. of 18% GST) using Credit/Debit card/Net Banking.

Selection Procedure:

  • The candidates who will be appearing for CAT 2018 will be shortlisted on the basis of their CAT scores
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
  • Final admission offers will be released in the month of April and May 2019

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Important Topics for JEE Main 2019: A topic-wise analysis

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Important Topics for JEE Main 2019
 

One of the most competitive examinations in the country, every year, approximately, 1.2 million candidates appear for JEE Main. For admission in an IIT, one needs to secure a good rank in JEE Advanced, to qualify for which, one should clear JEE Main. Additionally, several renowned private engineering institutes consider the JEE Main score for admission. However, those who have obtained a good rank in JEE Main, but do not wish to appear for JEE Advanced, can take admission in one of the NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, which too are good colleges. In this article, we discuss important topics for JEE Main 2019 you should focus on to improve your performance in the exam.

Important Topics for JEE Main 2019: Physics

The Physics syllabus is slightly different for JEE Main and JEE Advanced. For instance, topics like Semiconductors, Communication Systems, etc., that are part of JEE Main are absent from the JEE Advanced syllabus. Many students ignore these topics in their JEE preparation because several coaching institutes focus on the JEE Advanced syllabus; thus skipping these topics. But, almost every year, one-to-two questions from them are asked in JEE Main. Hence, ignore them at your own peril.

Certain topics in Physics have a somewhat higher weightage, as compared to others. These include:

  • Electrostatics: Usually, from here the maximum number of questions is asked in JEE Main. So, it makes sense to practise solving as many questions as possible from this topic.
  • Current Electricity: Goes hand-in-hand with Electrostatics; and is taught in Class XII. Almost every year, you can find a question from this topic in both JEE Main and JEE Advanced.
  • Rotational Mechanics: Considered difficult by many. But, if you are comfortable with it; and can answer all the questions, you will surely gain an edge over others in the exam. From this topic too, almost on a regular basis, at least one question is asked in both JEE Main and JEE Advanced.
  • Atoms and Nuclei: Questions from here are quite frequent in JEE Main. Also, being a relatively uncomplicated topic, you should be able to answer the questions easily (provided you have studied it well, of course).
  • Oscillations and Waves: Involves a lot of formulae. Many direct questions are asked in JEE Main from here that simply require the application of a formula.

Important Topics for JEE Main 2019: Chemistry

In both JEE Main and JEE Advanced, Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry have almost the same weightage. Hence, you should study all three really well, if you want to obtain an overall high score in Chemistry. Many students tend to put less efforts in studying Inorganic Chemistry, which can prove to be costly, in terms of their JEE rank.

Some of the topics that generally have a slightly higher weightage in JEE Main, in comparison to other Chemistry topics, are:

  • Chemical Bonding: A part of Inorganic Chemistry, it is taught in Class XII. An in-depth understanding of this topic goes a long way. Moreover, the concepts will help you understand several concepts in other topics, as well.
  • Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium: Every year, without fail, a question from this topic appears in both JEE Main and JEE Advanced. So, study it well if you want a high score in JEE Chemistry.
  • Coordination Compounds: A very important topic from which questions are asked almost every year.
  • Heat and Thermodynamics: Present in both Physics and Chemistry. However, the conventions used are different.
  • Polymers and Biomolecules: The importance here is on memory, with almost no calculation involved. Hence, answering questions on this topic can be a quick and easy way of picking up marks.

Important Topics for JEE Main 2019: Mathematics

If you want to score well in JEE Main Math, it is crucial that you understand all the concepts well, and practise solving an ample number of questions. Here are some topics that the Mathematics paper-setters appear to include questions from almost every time:

  • Coordinate Geometry: A relatively easy, yet lengthy, topic. Although the formulae can be easily derived using fundamentals, it is important that you memorize them, so as to save time during the exam. Conic sections, especially, involve a lot of formulae. Parametric forms are important; so, make sure you are comfortable in using them.
  • Integration and Differentiation: Every year, without fail, questions from these topics appear in both JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Being comfortable with them will also help you develop proficiency in many other topics of Mathematics, as well as Physics.
  • Permutations & Combinations and Probability: Considered among the most confusing topics in Math, you need to solve a lot of problems to become comfortable in solving questions.
  • Trigonometry: A relatively easy topic, it involves a lot of formulae; and is generally an easy scoring section in the exam.

Hope you found this information useful.

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SNAP 2018 Notification Released!

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SNAP 2018 Notification
 

The official notification for SNAP 2018 has been released by Symbiosis for the academic year 2019-2021. SNAP 2018 will be conducted online on 16th December 2018. This year ‘special questions’ have been introduced in the SNAP paper pattern. What appears prima facie is that the special questions will be Non MCQ type questions similar to CAT.

Important Dates

Particular Date
Registration starts August 28, 2018 (Tuesday)
Registration ends November 26, 2018 (Monday)
Last date for payment November 26, 2018 (Monday)
Admit Card Live on December 01, 2018 (Saturday)
SNAP Online Test 2018 December 16 , 2018 (Sunday)

Time: 14.00 hrs. to 16.00 hrs
Result Declaration 2nd week of January 2019

SNAP Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have passed graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates)
  • Final year students can also apply but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates)
  • A candidate who has completed qualifying degree from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). All foreign degrees/ qualifications need to be verified from AIU by the candidate before seeking admission to any programme of SIU

Registration Process

A candidate needs to register for the exam and for the institutes offering his/ her choice of programmes by paying separately. The registration process for SNAP and institutes is now simplified. Aspirants can now complete the SNAP as well as program registrations in the same portal (earlier students were required to visit the website of each institutes separately).

  • Visit official portal of SNAP i.e.; snaptest.org
  • Click on the “Register Now” tab;
  • Click on “New Registration”;
  • Follow the instructions mentioned and fill in all your details;
  • Finish the steps to complete your registration.

Mode of Payment:

The candidates may pay through-

  • Billdesk Gateway;
  • Axis Bank Gateway;
  • Indian Bank Gateway;
  • Demand Draft.

The test fees is 1750/- similar to last year.

SNAP Paper Pattern:

This year ‘special questions’ have been introduced to the SNAP Paper pattern. As per the official website the special questions will have no answer choices. The answer will have to be entered by the candidate using the virtual keyboard. The test duration will be 120 minutes. The normal questions will carry one mark each and the special questions will carry 2 marks each. There will be a negative marking of 25% of the allotted marks for each question including the special questions. The total number of questions will be 130 in comparison to 150 questions last year.

Section Normal Questions Special Questions Total Questions Total Marks
General English: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability 30 5 35 40
Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency 30 5 35 40
Analytical & Logical Reasoning 30 5 35 40
Current Affairs 20 5 25 30
Total 110 20 130 150

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Importance of Taking & Analyzing JEE Mock Tests Regularly

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Success in JEE requires constant and sincere hard work, dedication, and efforts. Considering over 10 lakh students appear for the exam every year, it is not easy to secure a high rank. To do that, you need to do a lot more than just finishing the syllabus. Read on to understand the importance of attempting JEE mock tests and how they can benefit your performance in JEE 2019.

Remember, it is always easier to do something if you have practised it a lot. Exams are no exception to this rule. So, if you take JEE mock tests regularly, you will get to know yourself better—in terms of your exam temperament, speed, accuracy, your performance under pressure, and the order of subjects that suits you best, among other things. The more you know yourself, the better you will realize both your strengths and weaknesses. You can then work on your weaknesses, so as to improve your performance and score.

The IITs are the premier institutes of the country, which provide a great headstart to careers. Hence, their entrance exam, JEE, is characterized by cutthroat competition. Serious aspirants leave no stone unturned in their JEE preparation. In other words, you just cannot expect to outshine others if you do not prepare to your full potential.

Importance of Taking JEE Mock Tests Regularly

Mock tests evaluate your JEE preparation under exam-like conditions. The more mocks you take, the more comfortable you become in terms of the actual exam. Additionally, regular practice enables you to take a test almost anytime.

Another crucial benefit of taking mock tests regularly is the constant revision it entails. Revision is an important aspect of JEE preparation because it helps in retention of all that has been learnt. Before taking a mock, try to revise the concepts you are likely to encounter in the test. This will ensure you do not forget the concepts you have learnt, which, in turn, will help improve your score in the mock. Trust me, constant revision does wonders for your JEE preparation.

In the last month of your preparation, you should take at least 3 mock tests per week. For the two months before that, take 1-2 mocks per week. And for the period before that, taking 1 test per month should be targeted.

Importance of Analyzing your Performance in JEE Mock Tests

Just taking mock tests is not sufficient. Analyzing your performance is what makes the real difference. If you don’t analyze, you will not be able to identify your weak areas, which will eliminate the possibility of you working on them, and converting them into your strengths.

After taking a mock, match your answers with the answer key. Check the solutions of questions you had answered incorrectly. This will help you pinpoint concepts you might have misunderstood. Making a silly mistake is a different issue; but, if that is not the case, you will be able to isolate the topic(s) you need to study again. At the same time, you should take a look at the solutions to those questions you did not attempt. Doing this will help you detect those topics you have not fully grasped. Last, but not least, look at the solutions to questions you had attempted correctly. See if you can find a different, quicker, easier approach to solving them.

Once you are done with the analysis, study the topics you are not comfortable with, again. This will help you develop a much deeper understanding of those. Also, while solving mocks, experiment with different order of subjects. That will lead to finding the one most suitable for you.

Ideal Way to Practise JEE Mock Tests

No doubt, taking mock tests and analyzing them is important, but it is solving them the right way that will definitely give a boost to your performance in the JEE. Before solving a mock, make sure the conditions are similar to that of the actual exam.

  • Sit at a stretch for 3 hours while solving any mock, just like you will be doing during the JEE.
  • Keep a water bottle with you. While taking the exam, you will not be allowed to leave the hall, even if you are thirsty.
  • Request your friends and family members not to disturb you while you are solving a mock test.
  • Attempt the mock as per the timings of the actual exam. This will help tune your body clock to be at its most alert during the exam hours.

To conclude, while taking & analyzing mocks make sure you go that extra mile, which will certainly improve your JEE rank.

If you haven’t already applied for JEE 2019, apply now.

You may also like to read JEE 2019: Implications of the new scenario and Action plan to tackle JEE in its new avatar.

All the best!

Why Read Newspapers Every Day to Crack CLAT

By Amitendra Kumar -
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CLAT 2019
 

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a test of one’s reasoning and aptitude. At the same time, CLAT and other law entrances are designed to gauge your abilities to reason, and your speed of reading and comprehension. Usually, these entrance exams have five sections: General English/Verbal Ability, Elementary Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, and Legal Aptitude. Except for Mathematics, all the other sections require you to read and comprehend quickly; and find the appropriate solution in the shortest possible time.

While reading newspapers has a lot of benefits in the context of any competitive exam, for CLAT especially, it’s nothing short of a boon. Despite the ubiquity of electronic and digital media, newspapers continue to remain an invaluable source of information, especially in areas where high speed internet is still a dream. Newspapers not only boost your knowledge of current affairs, they are also an important tool for the other sections of law entrance exams.

English/Verbal Ability:

Reading newspapers regularly benefits those who struggle with the language. It helps improve your vocabulary and speed of reading, which, in turn, enables you to read and comprehend the RC passages within a short span of time. To start with, highlight any new word you encounter; and look up its meaning in the dictionary. As your knowledge slowly improves, you will find yourself becoming more confident about the section. At the same time, newspaper articles provide you with a general idea about sentence formation, which comes of use in questions based on sentence correction; and even those on logical and legal reasoning by helping you understand the context the questions are referring to.

Logical Reasoning:

While the most common measure of the benefit of reading newspapers is in the context of English and General Awareness, its importance in improving your reasoning abilities remains underrated. Reading newspapers daily sharpens your mind; and hence, hones your logical abilities. A good number of questions in law entrances like CLAT and AILET are asked from this area. So, start reading newspapers today.

General Awareness:

No one can doubt the importance of newspapers for doing well in this section. The primary—but not sole—objective of reading newspapers is to acquaint yourself with current affairs, which, in recent times, has been the predominant part of the General Knowledge section in law entrances, especially CLAT. Newspapers often provide information you might not find from news on other media. Moreover, by covering historical aspects of events covered, they help you in static GK too.

Despite the obvious benefits, many of us are averse to reading newspapers, not because they get the same information from other media, but mainly due to the inconvenience and difficulty of sifting news from pages that are littered with advertisements.

Tips to reading newspapers for CLAT:

 Given the fact that reading newspapers is a time-consuming affair, you should opt for selective reading. This will automatically develop your ability to filter the important areas to read, while developing your knowledge on how to ignore the non-relevant parts.

Editorial:

No doubt, one of the important aspects of a newspaper is its editorial page. Generally, related to current issues, these are mostly written by eminent and qualified personalities in their respective fields, who present their views and thoughts on various matters. Reading editorials helps you look at issues from different angles/perspectives, thus developing your evaluation ability. Moreover, because of the various tones used by the authors, reading editorials will also prove helpful in cracking questions related to passages, which are tone-specific.

Important Events:

The most important events generally feature of the front page of a newspaper. While other important news is covered selectively, on pages dedicated to domestic and international affairs. Thus, one must develop the ability to figure out news which talks about the following: important appointments, political events, sports events, economic events, scientific events, and important judicial events. You can ignore news, which are specific to a single state; and has less significance to the overall society.

Vocabulary:

One cannot ace CLAT without working on one’s vocabulary. Not only does the English section carry 40-50% vocab-based questions, but also a good vocabulary ensures you understand sentences correctly.  Mark, and highlight, new words you come across every day. Even 20 words a day for six months would mean you would have learnt more than 3500 new words! That will surely take care of the vocab-based questions.

To sum up, the importance and benefits of reading newspapers daily in the context of CLAT are: 20 Vocab-based questions, 50 questions on General Awareness, 15 on Logical reasoning, and 35 Legal Reasoning questions, which is 60% of the CLAT paper!

Moreover, you will be, slowly but surely perfecting your ability to decipher important news from redundant ones.

CLAT 2019 is likely to be held on May 13, 2019. Stay tuned to LST for updates on exams.

Happy reading!

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