How to crack MPPSC Mains Exam|Your guide to MPPSC Mains Exam
How to crack MPPSC Mains Exam|Your guide to MPPSC Mains Exam
MPPSC State Service Exam consists of the following stages:
Preliminary or Prelims exam – based on an objective type paper which tests a candidate’s knowledge on a broad parameter (please read our blog to know more)
Mains exam – written tests which evaluates a candidate’s in-depth knowledge
Interview – personality test wherein a candidate’s suitability is assessed in face-to-face interaction with the interview panel
In this article, we will delve into the Mains exam in detail. So, let’s begin.
The MPPSC Mains exam includes six papers i.e. General Studies, essay-type and Hindi papers. All of these are compulsory papers.
The aim of this stage is to assess a candidate’s comprehension and writing skills, along with in-depth up-to-date knowledge of respective subjects which depends upon the various papers.
The six papers that a candidate needs to appear for during the MPPSC Mains Exam –
Paper I (General Studies) – 300 marks
Paper II (General Studies) – 300 marks
Paper III (General Studies) – 300 marks
Paper IV (General Studies) – 200 marks
Paper V (General Hindi) – 200 marks
Paper VI (Hindi Essay Writing) – 100 marks
Except for Paper V (General Hindi) and Hindi essay writing question papers, the rest of the papers are available in both Hindi and English medium.
Themes of all six papers are listed below-
Paper I
History & Culture
Geography & Disaster Management
Paper II
Polity
Social Sector
Paper III
Science and IT
Maths and Reasoning
Environment
Economy
Paper IV
Ethics and Case Studies
Paper V
Hindi vocabulary, grammar, official writings and translations
Paper VI
Essay writing in Hindi
Tips to Prepare for MPPSC Mains Exam
Good writing skill is the key to find your way through MPPSC Mains Exam. And it goes without saying “to be a good writer, one has to be a good reader.” Those who read regularly and have the latest information on various topics covered in the exams can easily crack it as compared to their counterparts.
There you go with some important tips to polish all the essential skills required to nail through the MPPSC Mains exam…
Enroll yourself for mock tests and take them regularly to have clarity about your skills.
Figure out which are the topics/theme you need to focus more on.
Develop a habit of note-making. This is applicable while reading subject-specific study material as well as the latest information about daily events of national importance on media channels including print or digital media.
Whenever you attempt any question in the examination, map the answer beforehand and think about including charts, diagrams, tables or case studies to make it more interesting and easily comprehensible.
The structure of an answer is very important. It is noteworthy to frame a proper structure including introduction, body, and conclusion and give appropriate weight to each section. However, ensure that you do not miss out on the necessary information.
Write legibly and avoid giving a hard time to the examiner.
Speed along with accuracy is the key to find your way through the exam. Therefore, practice writing concise answers such that you pen down all the necessary information within the given time limit and do not miss out on anything important.
Include examples from current affairs or real-life events wherever possible to enhance clarity.
Try to include bullet points as and when possible as it helps in presenting in a clear-cut concise manner without losing the track.
