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♣ New changes have been introduced in Indian Civil Service Examinations.
Introducing a level-playing field for aspirants of India’s elite
services — IAS, IFS, IPS and others — the Union Public Service
Commission (UPSC) has come out with a new syllabus for the 2011
preliminary examination, which, besides aptitude and other skills,
will also test candidates on their knowledge of “environmental
ecology, biodiversity and climate change”.

The aspirants will also be tested for English language comprehension
skills. As of now, the English language test is part of qualifying
papers without having any weightage in the civil services (Main)
examination. But its introduction in the preliminary level could mean
a brighter chance for all those whose English language skills are
better, to qualify for the Main.

The new syllabus will have two common papers with equal weightage (200
marks each), unlike the current system which gives more weightage to
subject paper (300 marks) than the common general awareness paper (150
marks). It will replace the present system, which has been in force
since 1979.

The proposal to change the system had been pending for long as most of
the government panels had advocated greater emphasis on “aptitude” of
candidates than knowledge of their subjects, arguing that the
specialists or experts of any particular subject may not necessarily
be good civil servants unless they have actual inclination towards
it.

“The new syllabus will provide a level-playing field and equity, since
all candidates will have to attempt common papers unlike the current
format which provides for only one common paper,” an official said.
The first paper under the new syllabus will be more or less like the
current general awareness paper, with additional issues such as
climate change and biodiversity.

The second paper — being introduced by replacing the optional
(subject) paper — will have aptitude, data interpretation and English
language comprehension skills, which is more or less on the lines of MBA entrance test in India.

The second paper comprises general comprehension; inter-personal
skills, including communication skills; logical reasoning and
analytical ability; decision making and problem solving; general
mental ability; basic numbers and their relations (secondary level)
and data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables and data sufficiency).
The English language comprehension skills will also be of secondary
level.

The first paper, on the other hand, will test civil services aspirants
on current events of national and international importance, Indian
history, Indian and world geography, Indian polity and governance,
economic and social development and general science, besides
environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change that do not
require subject specialization.

The new syllabus is only meant for the preliminary examination, which
shortlists candidates for the CS (Main) Examination, being conducted
every year by the UPSC.

“The syllabus for the CS (Main) Examination will also be changed in
due course. As of now, the existing syllabus will be used for the Main
examination in 2011 as well,” a senior official of the ministry of
personnel said.

The second part of the test will be like an aptitude test, as
mentioned more or less like a management aptitude test.

Courtesy: Times of India

What is an Aptitude Test?
A test designed to assess the ability of the candidate including
mental alertness, power of assimilation, clear and logical expression,
balanced judgement, ability to lead coordinate and guide etc.
It will include:
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Data Implementation & Sufficiency
• Verbal and non verbal reasoning
• Verbal ability
• Reading ability
• Comprehension
• Awareness of science, current affairs
• Awareness of Administration
It is a type of Psychometric Test and will also be used to test the
personality of the candidate.

Structure of Civil Service Aptitude Test [CSAT]

CSAT will consist of two papers as under:

(Paper 1) (200 marks) – Duration: Two hrs.

• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India and Indian national movement
• Indian and World Geography- physical, social, economic
geography of India and the world
• Indian Polity and governance – constitution, political
system, panchayati raj, public policy, Rights issues, etc.
• Economic and social development – sustainable development,
poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives etc.
• General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and
climate change-that don’t require subject specialization
• General science.

(Paper II) (200 marks) – Duration : Two hrs

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision making and problem solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of
magnitude etc. (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs,
tables, data sufficiency etc. –Class X level)
• English language comprehension skills (Class X level)

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From Civil Service Examination 2011, Preliminary Examination would consist of two papers- Paper I and Paper II.  The syllabus and pattern of the Preliminary Examination would be as under :

(Paper 1) (200 marks) – Duration : Two hrs.

• Current events  of national and international importance
• History of India  and Indian national movement
• Indian and World Geography- physical, social, economic geography of India and the world
• Indian Polity and governance – constitution, political system, panchayati raj, public policy, Rights issues, etc.
• Economic and social development – sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives etc.
• General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change-that  donot require subject specialization
• General science.

(Paper II) (200 marks) – Duration : Two hrs

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision making and problem solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc. (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. –Class X level)
• English language comprehension skills (Class X level)

Institutions and Vacancies:

o    Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 250 posts

o    Naval Academy, Ezhimala – 40 posts

o    Air force Academy, Hyderabad – 32 posts

o    Officers Training Academy, Chennai – 175 posts

o    Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women) – 25 posts

CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY:
a) Educational Qualifications:

o    For Indian Military Academy and Officers’ Training Academy : Degree of a recognized university or equivalent.

o    For Naval Academy: B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics) or Bachelor of Engineering.

o    For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

Candidates who are studying in final year degree course and yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing the degree exam or equivalent exam by the specified dates.

b) Age, Sex and Marital Status:

o    For Indian Military Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1988 and not later than 1st January 1993 only are eligible.

o    For Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1990 (2nd January, 1988 in case of NCC Naval wing ‘C’ certificate holders) and not later than 1st January 1993 only are eligible.

o    For Air Force Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 and not later than 1st January 1993 only are eligible.

o    For Officers’ Training Academy – (SSC Course for Men): Male candidates (Unmarried or Married) born not earlier than 2nd January, 1987 and not later than 1st January 1993 only are eligible.

o    For Officers Training Academy – SSC (Women Non- Technical) Course:  (a) Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been not earlier than 2nd January, 1987 and not later than 1st January, 1993.

c) Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to combined Defense Services Examination (CDS), 2011 as prescribed in the detailed advertisement.

Apply: www.upsconline.nic.in click here to apply online OR Common Application Form devised by the commission for its examination, which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices throughout the country against cash payment of Rs. 20/. Application forms must reach the “Controller of Examination, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur house, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069″ either by hand or by Post/ Speed Post only or by Courier.
Fee: Rs. 100 through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only  SC/ ST candidates are exempted from payment of fees OBC candidates are required to pay full fees. Those who are applying online are required to pay Rs.50 either in any branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking of SBI or by using Credit/ Debit card.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:
Online: The Online Applications can be filled up to 25th October 2010 till 11.59 PM.

Offline: The completed offline application form must reach on or before 25th October 2010.

For more details visit website: www.upsc.gov.in

Eligibility:

o    Admission to the PGDM(C) programme requires a Bachelor’s degree (in keeping with the 10 + 2 + 3 (4) system) with minimum 50% marks.

o    Candidates appearing for final examinations towards a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply.

o    Students who demonstrate aptitude for expressing, assessing, or conceiving ideas that move people to action and achieve business results tend to stand a better chance of being shortlisted.

Selection: The candidates will have to appear for an MICA Admissions Test (MICAT). It is designed to assess analytical ability, divergent thinking, written communication skills and general awareness about the Communications industry. The written test will be followed by group exercise (GE) and personal interview (PI)

Apply: Click here www.mica-india.net to apply online.

MICA, Shela, Ahmedabad – 380 058,Gujarat, Email:pgpcme@mica.ac.in, Phones: 02717-308250/ 07965222758. Website: www.mica-india.net

Application deadline: 24 January, 2011

Eligibility: Applicants should be graduates with at least a three year bachelors degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PD) or equivalent CGPA.

Candidates appearing for the final year graduation examination are also eligible to apply provided they complete it before June 30, 2011.

Selection Process: Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of CAT score.  They will then be called for Group Discussion and Interview at IIFM, Bhopal during March/April 2011.

Apply: click here www.iifm.ac.in/admission/Applicationform2011-13.pdf to download application form in the prescribed format OR Obtain the application form either personally or by post by sending a Demand Draft of Rs 900 (Rs 450  for SC/ ST) drawn in favour of ‘Director, Indian Institute of Forest Management’ payable at Bhopal.

Send the complete application form along with the Draft for the specified amount along with the photocopy of CAT admit card to the following address:
Chairperson, PGDFM Admission, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal 462003 India, Phone: 91-755-2775716, 2773799, Website: www.iifm.ac.in/admission

Application deadline: December 10, 2010

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Programmes :

(a) Master of Design Programmes:

IISc Bangalore: M.Des. in Product Design and Engineering *
IIT Bombay : M.Des. in (i) Industrial Design, (ii) Visual Communication, (iii) Animation, (iv) Interaction Design
IIT Delhi: M.Des. in Industrial Design
IIT Guwahati : M.Des.
IIT Kanpur: M.Des. in Industrial Design *

(*GATE qualified candidates will also be considered for admission to these programmes).

(b) Ph.D Programmes:  in Design (in some of the above institutes) Details obtained from respective website.

Eligibility: Candidates must either have completed or be expecting to complete any of the following, by July 2011:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design/ Interior Design, or equivalent
• Professional Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT, or equivalent)
• B.F.A. (4 year professional programme, after 10+2)
• G.D. Art (5 year programme after 10th) with one year professional experience
• Master’s degree in Arts / Science / Computer Applications

There is no age limit and a candidate can appear in CEED any number of times.

For more details about the programmes and eligibility criteria at various institutes, visit their respective websites:
IISc Bangalore : http://www.iisc.ernet.in
CPDM: http://www.cpdm.iisc.ernet.in
IIT Bombay: http://www.iitb.ac.in
IDC: http://www.idc.iitb.ac.in
IIT Delhi: http://www.iitd.ac.in
IDDC: http://www.iitd.ac.in/center/iddc
IIT Guwahati: http://www.iitg.ac.in
DOD: http://www.iitg.ac.in/design
IIT Kanpur: http://www.iitk.ac.in
Design Programme: http://www.iitk.ac.in/design

Application Procedure: ONLINE submission can be made by accessing the website www.iitb.ac.in/gate.The application fee (non refundable) is 950/- ( 475/- for SC/ST/PD Applicants).

Admission Procedure: (i) Details of test and interview for admission to be notified separately by the respective institutes. (ii) A limited number of assistantships available for candidates with valid CEED/GATE score. (iii)  Reservation as per Government of India rules applicable at the time of admission.

More Details: Chairman, CEED, C/o GATE Office, Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Mumbai 400 076. Phone: 022-2576 7068, Website:  www.iitb.ac.in

Last Date for Receipt of Completed Offline/ Online Application:- 1st November 2010.