Role of Coaching in MPSC Preparation
Coaching plays a vital role in helping students prepare for the State Public Service Exams. It helps to increase the chances of success by preparing a customized study plan based on the strengths and weaknesses of the student. It also gives an overview of the examination pattern and changing dynamics. However, it should be noted that coaching cannot guarantee your success. But, it provides an environment for overall development which is needed to crack any exam. Instead, it completely depends on the applicant whether to enroll in one or not.
Reasons to join Online Coaching for MPSC – Online MPSC course
- Your time and Place: Offline MPSC coaching has a fixed timetable but online coaching is very flexible. Moreover, the candidate saves time from traveling between home and coaching.
- Reschedule: The biggest advantage of online coaching is that no lecture will be missed. Because you can watch it anytime anywhere on your laptop or phone. Online coaching is the best way to prepare especially if you are a working professional/ college student or a homemaker. Also, you can watch the videos whenever you are free.
- Inexpensive Fees: Generally, the cost of coaching for MPSC exam preparation is approximately between Rs.50,000/- to Rs.75,000/-. But online coaching is inexpensive.
Why one should join Chahal Academy for MPSC?
Chahal Academy is a one-stop solution to all your queries in Civil services by our expert faculty team. We provide high-quality study material and candidates need not face any difficulty in collecting them. Candidates can trust Chahal Academy for the MPPSC preparation as our academy provides facilities for the overall development of candidates through an interactive learning environment.
- More than 400 hours of the MPPSC Foundation Course lectures are provided. Our course design includes coverage of a Topic-wise Syllabus. Also, it is taught by the most trusted and senior faculties of our team and you can avail personalized attention in case of any difficulty.
- The subject matter experts of our academy are supported by an up-to-date content team. On the other hand.
- You can choose the desired time and place.
- Above all, the course is super inexpensive.
- Most importantly, the videos of lectures are available 24x7. So, you can watch the videos at your convenience.
- Chahal Academy focuses on strengthening the base of the student. All teaching methods revolve around forming a strong base and then polishing the candidate's ability to answer correctly through regular mock tests and multiple revision sessions. We believe in step by step progress!!
Stages of Manipur Public Service Commission Examination
The MPSC exam is divided into 3 stages - The Prelims, the Mains and the Interview stage.
Prelims:
Prelims is the first stage of the exam, but it is only an eligibility test and the marks obtained in it will not be considered for the final merit list. The Prelims is divided into 2 parts - General Studies and General Aptitude Test. The duration is 2 hours for each paper. Both papers carry 200 marks each.
| Paper |
Marks |
Duration |
| General Studies Paper 1 |
200 |
2 hours |
| General Studies Paper 2 |
200 |
2 hours |
Prelims Syllabus
Paper 1
- History of India and Indian National Movement.
- Current events related to National and International importance.
- Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic, Geography of India and the World.
- Indian Polity and Governance - Constitutional structure, Political System, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI’s), Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
- Economic & Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- General Issues of Environment Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change – Candidates do not require subject specialization.
- General Science.
Paper 2
- Reading Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical ability
- Decision making and problem-solving
- General Mental Ability
- Basic numeracy (Class X standard)
- Data Interpretation (Graphs, Bars, Tables, Data Sufficiency, etc.)
Also, candidates should note that the UPSC IAS Prelim syllabus is the same for
MPSC. So, taking up MPSC coaching will also help you with UPSC preparation at the same time.
Mains:
In the Mains exam, there are 8 papers and out of these, there is only 1 qualifying paper. There are 4 papers on General Studies and 2 papers are based on optional subjects. The GS papers and optional papers are counted for ranking.
| Papers |
Marks |
Duration |
| English Language |
250 |
3 hours |
| Paper I: Essay |
250 |
3 hours |
| Paper II: General Studies - I |
300 |
3 hours |
| Paper III: General Studies - II |
250 |
3 hours |
| Paper IV: General Studies - III |
250 |
3 hours |
| Paper V: General Studies - IV |
250 |
3 hours |
| Paper VI & VII: Optional Subjects |
250 |
3 hours |
Total marks in Mains - 1750
Mains Syllabus
Language paper - This paper is of class X standard.
The questions in this paper would be asked from the following topics:
- Reading comprehension
- Precise Writing
- Essays
- Usage and Vocabulary
Paper I:Essay - Candidates have to write about various topics which will be of a generalist approach in nature. You have to ensure that your points are valid and facts, if any, must be statistically correct.
Paper II:General Studies – I – Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
Paper III:General studies II – Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
Paper IV:General Studies – III – Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
Paper V:General Studies – IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
Paper VI:Optional Subject Paper I
Paper VII:Optional Subject Paper II
You may check out the list of optional subjects from the
official website here.
Interview:
- The interview is of 200 marks. Basically, it is a viva type Q & A type series where questions pertaining to current affairs and educational background are asked from candidates.
- The Viva-voce tests the personality of the candidates. You will be asked about general events in and around the world. The interview panel tests your presence of mind and alertness. You do not have to be very intelligent or very smart but must have an idea of your surrounding and a sensible approach to it.
Eligibility Criteria – Important for MPSC preparation
Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Educational Qualification
All candidates should have a minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from any of the streams from a recognized university.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 21 and the maximum is 30 years to be able to sit for this exam.
Age Relaxation
For SC/ST there is a relaxation of 5 years. However, it is 3 years for OBC and 10 years for disabled people.
How to Prepare for Manipur Public Service commission?
Prelims:
- Newspaper- You should read the newspaper daily because the newspaper will give you all the current affairs, international affairs and much more.
- Government Websites- Government websites will provide you 100% authentic information. Also, you should trust these authentic sites only.
- Keep your booklist short- Firstly, you should not read every book that you come across. You have to keep your list limited to avoid wastage of time and quality preparation. Secondly, pick the best books and keep it precise.
- Notes- Always keep your notes short and precise because the shorter they are, the faster your revision! Competitive exams always boil down to your ability to retain which is only possible through multiple revisions.
- Revision- Revision is the most important step to clearing any exam.
- Mock tests- You should always appear for multiple mock tests because it helps you to brush up on your skills and knowledge. You will be prepared for the final day with 100% confidence.
Mains:
- Newspaper - Again, read the newspaper daily. Read about government policies, and also international affairs. You have to pay attention to facts about Manipur as well.
- NCERTs - Read these books to form a strong background of the subjects.
- Government Websites - Supplement your studies with material from government websites like Policy Research Studies, Yojana, UPSC , etc. The material on these websites is 100% correct.
- Keep your shorter booklist - Prepare a proper booklist for your preparation. Do not read every book that is available for a particular subject. Pick the best ones and revise those books again and again. Although you can supplement those reading. Follow the principle of Reading minimum and Revise Maximum!
- Notes - Prepare comprehensive notes. It means that you must prepare Prelims and Mains notes together. This will help you to prepare for both the stages from an early stage.
- Mock Tests - Practice lots of answer writing. You will be able to develop speed and answer writing skills.
- Revision is the key - The inevitable step is revision. Revise as much as you can. You will be way ahead in the competition.
Interview:
For the last stage, you must sit for mock Interviews. Because it will help to experience you the Q and A round. So, brush up your skills with the mock Interviews and enhance your personality. Further, keep yourself updated with all the current issues related to Manipur, India, and the world. As a civil services aspirant, you must be at least aware of the important events in and around the world.
Booklist for MPSC preparation:-
- History: Spectrum for Modern India and NCERT books for Ancient and Medieval India.
- Geography: NCERT books of class XI and XII along with the G.C Leong book. While studying Geography, you should always have Orient Blakswan Atlas to mark the place, mountains, and rivers on the Atlas.
- Indian Economy: Read Chahal Academy Economy booklet. Further, a large number of economy questions come from Current affairs also.
- General Science: NCERT books from 6th to 12th books, you can also read Tata McGraw Hill book.
- Environment: Chahal Academy Environment booklet or IGNOU material is more than enough.
- Polity: Go for M. Laxmikant. There is no substitute for this book.
- Manipur Special: You can pick any book for Manipur special preparation for state exams. The most reliable source which specifically talks about Manipur will be the government websites on Manipur's daily affairs like tourism, art, and culture as well as the official website of MPSC.
Editor's Note for MPSC
At last, you must have faith in yourself and prepare for this battle by working hard and smartly by making a good strategy. This examination is not about how hard you have worked, instead, how smartly worked. We wish you Good luck!! You can visit the official website of MPSC for further details.
FAQ Regarding MPSC
1. How many attempts are there in MPSC?
A. There are a total of 6 attempts for the general category, 9 for OBC. But there is no limit on the total number of attempts for the SC/ST category. Instead, there is an age limit for these two categories.
1. What is the age relaxation for OBC in the MPSC exam?
A. OBC candidates get an age relaxation of 3 years i.e. they can appear for the MPSC exam up to 33 years of age.
