Free Coaching for UPSC Prelims Examination by Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) - 2017

About University:

Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) is a Central University established in 1998 by an Act of Parliament with All India Jurisdiction. The objective of the University is to promote and develop Urdu language, provide Higher, Technical and Vocational Education in Urdu medium through regular and distance modes. The University Act mandates to focus on women education. The Headquarters of the University is at Hyderabad, spread over 200 acres. The students and the staff of the University are drawn from throughout the country. It has been accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC continuously for the 2nd time.

Scheme of Entrance Test for admission to UPSC Prelims Coaching

The Entrance Test will be of 2 hours duration, carrying 200 marks and two sections. Section I and section II. Section I will be of the objective type (multiple choice questions). 75 questions will be asked, each carrying 2 marks (75x2=150). First 50 questions will be based on syllabus of Paper I, UPSC Preliminary Test (2016). Last 25 questions will be based on syllabus of Paper II. Under section II, 4 topics will be given and the candidate has to write an essay on any one. It carries 50 marks (1x50=50). Short-listed candidates will be called for interview which carries 50 marks. Final selection will be based on combined marks of Entrance Test and Interview.

For convenience of preparation, weightage is given in the table which is an indicator of pattern of question paper. About 25 per cent of questions are likely to be inter-disciplinary, hence may be accounted for more than one broad area. Questions may also be framed from basic books such as NCERT Text books / any other relevant study material. To have an idea regarding the nature of questions under section I, aspirants are advised to refer to the Civil Services Preliminary Examination Papers I and II of 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 available on UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in). For section II, aspirants may refer Main Examination Papers on Essay. The above description is suggestive for the guidance of the candidates. The entrance test questions may vary. The weightage and composition of questions would be as under:

S. No.	Broad Area	Approximate No. of Questions
1	Current events of National and International importance	8
2	History of India and Indian National Movement	8
3	Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and World	8
4	Indian Polity and Governance- Constitution, Political System, Panchayat Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc	8
5	Economic and Social Development -Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.	8
6	Environmental Ecology, Bio-Diversity and Climate Change	3
7	General Science (and Technology)	7
8	English Language Comprehension	10
9	Arithmetic and Mensuration	5
10	Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability and General Mental Ability	10

Facilities:

Library of the Coaching Academy

Library is a prerequisite for any academic activity, more so, if it is competition oriented. Realizing this MANUU CSE RCA has set-up its own library. Text books, Reference books, Journals, Magazines and Newspapers (English, Telugu and Urdu) are stocked in accordance with needs of the aspirants. Aspirants can also avail, the facilities of the University Central Library.

Hostel Facility :

Comfortable stay of the aspirants is ensured. Boys’ and girls’ hostel are separate and are situated in the MANUU Campus. Mess charges based on the actual spent on food as fixed by the mess management has to be borne by the aspirant and paid directly to the concerned mess Committee. A nominal fee is collected for lodging as decided by the University.

Fee Details:

There will not be any tution fee or coaching fee. However the candidates shall pay the following fees:

1. Entrance Test Fee: Rs. 200
2. Registration : Rs.500
3. Library: Rs.1000
4. Health: Rs.300
5. Caution Money Deposit: Rs.3000

Total: Rs.5000

Demand Draft of Rs.200/- drawn from any Nationalized Bank in favour of Manulana Azad National Urdu University, payable at Hyderabad

Stipend:

20% of the enrolled aspirants will be given stipend of Rs. 2,000/- per month on the basis of merit cum means, regularity and discipline, as decided by the Board/Committee setup for the purpose. To claim the stipend on means basis, the aspirants must get original certificates of income of their Guardians from the competent authorities.

How to Apply:

Application can be personally obtained or downloaded from the website of the University www.manuu.ac.in. Application form completely filled in should be submitted at CSE Coaching Academy Building, MANUU Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500032, either in person or by post along with necessary enclosures and a Demand Draft of Rs.200/- drawn from any Nationalized Bank in favour of Manulana Azad National Urdu University, payable at Hyderabad. Hall Tickets will be dispatched to the eligible candidates at the addresses as indicated in the application form. Academy will not be responsible for any delay in receiving Hall tickets.

Important Dates:

Last date of submission of filled in application form: 28th October,2016 (Friday)
Entrance Test: 13th November, 2016 (Sunday)
Declaration of Entrance Test Result: 25th November, 2016 (Friday)
Interviews : 5th, 6th & 7th December, 2016 (Mon, Tue &Wed)
Declaration of Final Results : 09th December, 2016 (Friday)