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Preparation Strategy for the MPPSC Exam

Preparation Strategy for the MPPSC Exam

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Preparing for the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) exam requires a well-structured strategy, a disciplined study routine, and comprehensive syllabus coverage. Here’s a comprehensive preparation strategy that can help you tackle all three stages of this exam effectively.

Preparation strategy

Step 1 : Know the Selection process and exam pattern of MPPCS recruitment.

Step 2: Understand the syllabus and break it down for both Prelims and Mains, focusing on the weightage of each section.

Step 3: Strengthen the basics

Step 4: Read the standard books of each subject to cover the syllabus comprehensively.

Step 5: Practice Previous Year Question Papers

Step 6: Attempt Mock Tests

Step 7: Regular revision


The above steps are crucial to be included in the broad preparation strategy for the exam. Though all three stages of the exam should be prepared simultaneously, each stage requires a specific approach to get through it.

MPPSC Prelims Exam Strategy

The MPPSC Prelims exam is the 1st stage of the exam and serves as a screening test. The Prelims consist of two papers: General Studies (Paper I) and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT - Paper II).
Paper I strategy

Subject Preparation tips Sources
Geography
  • Questions asked in Prelims from World Geography, Indian Geography, and Geography of Madhya Pradesh.
  • First, the basics should be covered through NCERTs.
  • Factual information related to physical features, climate, and population distribution around the World, India, and Madhya Pradesh should be focused.
  • The geography of Madhya Pradesh (rivers, forests, etc.) should be given special emphasis.
  • Class 6th to 12th NCERTs.
  • GC Leong’s “Physical Geography”
History
  • In Ancient and Medieval History, focus should be given to dynasties, rulers, their achievements, and their contributions to Art and Architecture.
  • In Modern History, special emphasis should be placed on the Freedom Movement and the contributions of freedom fighters.
  • Special emphasis should be placed on the Madhya Pradesh dynasties and culture.
  • NCERT History (6th to 12th)
  • Spectrum’s Modern History
  • Indian Art and Culture - Nitin Singhania
  • India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
Political Science
  • Focus on the Constitution of India and its Articles, Parliament, Executive, Judiciary, and local government etc.
  • Constitutional and Non-constitutional bodies should be covered according to the syllabus.
  • The polity and Governance structure of Madhya Pradesh should also be covered simultaneously.
  • NCERTs
  • ‘Indian Polity’ by Laxmikant
Economy
  • Focus on basic concepts of Banking and Finance, Indian economy post-independence, and MP’s economic framework (agriculture, industries)
  • Class XI, XII NCERTs
  • Ramesh Singh’s “Indian Economy”
  • Latest Budget and Economic Survey of India.
  • Latest Budget of M.P.
Environment
  • Cover basic concepts related to Environment and Ecology.
  • Emphasize biodiversity, environmental policies, and MP’s natural reserves.
  • Class XII Biology NCERT
  • Environment book by Shankar IAS.
Science
  • Cover basics of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Space Science.
  • Focus on technological advancements.
  • Class 6th to 12th NCERTs.
  • Lucent’s General Science
Current Affairs
  • Regularly follow state, national, and international news, and prepare notes on MP government schemes.
  • Daily Newspaper - The Hindu or Indian Express.
  • Monthly Current Affairs Magazine.

Sources for M.P.-specific G.K. :

Paper II - CSAT


MPPCS Mains exam strategy

General Studies Paper I


General Studies Paper II
General Studies Paper II in MPPSC Mains focuses on Indian Polity, Governance,, International Relations, Economy and Society.


General Studies Paper III
MPPSC Mains General Studies Paper III
covers Science & Technology, Environment, and Disaster Management.


Note: Use the same sources for Mains Paper 1 to 3 as were used for the preparation of Prelims.

General Studies Paper IV

MPPSC Mains General Studies Paper IV covers Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude.


Paper V - Hindi

MPPSC Mains Paper V focuses on General Hindi and includes Hindi grammar, comprehension, essay writing, and translation (from Hindi to English and vice versa)


Paper VI - Hindi Essay

MPPSC Mains Paper VI focuses on General Essay Writing.

Answer writing tips

Interview/ Personality test strategy

The MPPCS interview is a crucial part of the selection process, and it requires a well-rounded strategy to perform successfully. It contains 175 marks.

Marks of Mains Papers and Interview are considered for final selection.

Here are the key areas to focus on while preparing for the Interview -


By following this detailed strategy and maintaining a disciplined approach, you can prepare effectively for the MPPCS exam and improve your chances of securing a top rank. All the best!

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