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APSC CC (Prelims) Exam FREE Coaching Programme by SLAC, Assam Govt

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APSC CC (Prelims) Exam FREE Coaching

State Level Advisory Committee for Students and Youth Welfare, Assam will conduct

FREE 

Intensive coaching programme for APSC Combined Competitive Examination (Prelims)

 

Locations: 1. Guwahati (3 centers), 2. Silchar, 3. Dibrugarh, 4. Lakhimpur and 5. Diphu
Eligibility Criteria:

a) The candidates must be a permanent inhabitant of Assam.

b) Candidates should not be less than 21 years and more than 38 years. The uppser age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, by 10 years for persons with diability, by 3 years for OBC/MOBC candidates. 

Standard Govt. rules will be applicable in case of reserved students.

In case of higher number of aspirants, a screening test and selection interview will be conducted.

c) Candidates must hold a degree from any recognized university.

Documents Required:

a) HSLC admit card, degree pass certificate

b) Caste Certificate (for SC, ST & OBC students), APSC CCE (Prelims)-2018 admit card

c) One copy of recent passport size photograph

Highlights of the course:

a) Highly qualified, competent & reputed faculty with remarkable track records

b) Regular test series for revision, counselling sessions

c) Aptitude test for enhancing problem solving techniques

d) Study materials

 

How to Apply:

Online application form can be filled up on website: www.slacassam.org from 7th March, 2019

Click Here to APPLY Online

Last Date of consent: 15th March, 2019

Click to see – SLAC Assam Advertisement Notice

SLAC Screening Tests Question Paper (Solved) for APSC Exam FREE Coaching Programme

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We believe this program is very good and many participants of this program got final selection in APSC 2016.

It’s the BEST platform for those who can not afford/don’t wish to spend a hefty amount in regular classroom coaching. 

 

List of Successful Candidates from our Test Series who also joined this program

RAJA BAISHYA  –  ACS, Rank 44

NAMRATA DAS  –  ACS, Rank 88  

DIBASH BORDOLOI  –  ALRS, Rank 17

SONTUSH KUMAR NATH  –  ALRS, Rank 38

ARIF AHMED  –  Inspector of Excise,  Rank 9

 

Wish you a Happy APSC journey..

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APSC Prelim 2018 Sociology Paper – Question Paper & Solution Answer Key

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APSC Prelim Exam 2018 Sociology Papers – Solution and Answer Key

APSC CC (Prelim) Exam 2018 – Sociology Question Paper is solved here.

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APSC Prelim 2018 Education Paper – Question Paper & Solution Answer Key

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APSC Prelim Exam 2018 Education Papers – Solution and Answer Key

APSC CC (Prelim) Exam 2018 – Education Question Paper is solved here.

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APSC Prelim 2018 Indian History Paper – Question Paper & Solution Answer Key

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APSC Prelim Exam 2018 Indian History Papers – Solution and Answer Key

APSC CC (Prelim) Exam 2018 – Indian History Question Paper is solved here.

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APSC Prelim 2018 GS Paper – Question Paper & Solution Answer Key

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APSC Prelim Exam 2018 GS Papers – Solution and Answer Key

APSC CC (Prelim) Exam 2018 – General Studies Question Paper is solved here. 

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Analysis of APSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper
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APSC Prelims 2018 Cutoff Marks & Qualifying Scores (Expected)

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APSC Prelims Exam 2018 Cutoff Marks & Minimum Qualifying Score

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” – Tony Robbins

It’s an essential part of a successful strategy for any task and if the challenge is a competitive exam like APSC Combined Competitive Exam, then knowing the passing parameters i.e. Cutoff Marks for APSC Prelims & Mains Exam is a very basic enquiry. Here we discuss about the Cutoff Marks i.e. the minimum score needed to clear the APSC CC Prelims Exam 2018 and qualify for appearing for APSC CC Mains Exam 2018.

Though cutoff marks for any exam can vary every year, but analyzing previous years minimum score line can provide us a very good idea of what it is going to be for the current year’s APSC CC Prelims Exam 2018 Cutoff marks.

Cutoff Marks for APSC Prelims Exam 2018

These marks are out of total of 400 marks of (1) GS paper of 200 marks + (2) optional paper of 200 marks. Based on the nature of questions in the GS Paper and the valuable views expressed by numerous candidates ( in facebook discussion & WhatsApp), most of the peoples are expecting lower Cut-off marks than the previous year i.e. 2016 (which was also lower than 2015’s).

The category-wise Cut-off for 2018 (expected), vis-à-vis 2016 Cut-off

Category
 Year 2018 Year 2016
General (Open)
 255 +- 7 263
Female – 257
HI/OH/VI – 278/264/279
Other Backward Classes (OBC)/MOBC 239 +- 7  242

Female – 240
Scheduled Class (SC)
 218+- 7 217
Female – 218
Scheduled Tribe (Plains) 225 +- 5 228
Female – 228VI -251
Scheduled Tribe (Hills) 207 +- 7 206
Female – 206Female – HI – 232
VI – 166
OH – 181
HI – 185 

Methodology Used

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A online survey ‘APSC Prelims 2018 – Cut-Off Analysis‘ is conducted by as, where a significantly large number of APSC Prelims aspirants participated and provided their expected score & expected Cut-Off marks for APSC CC (Prelim) Exam 2018. These data were processed to find the Weighted Average Arithmetic Mean of expected Cut-Off marks, separately for various categories, which is presented below.

Total Sample size = 876 (no. of responses till 05 January, 2019: 11 AM)

OC (General) Open Category

Sample size = 356

No. of respondents Expected Cut-off Value assumed for calculation
6 Above 280 290
24 270-280 275
76 260-270 265
139 250-260 255
58 240-250 245
27 230-240 235
13 220-230 225
3 210-220 215
10 200-210 205

Weighted Average (Expected) Cut-off = 253

Adhikary Education’s Expected Cut-off = 255 +- 7

 

OBC Category

Sample size = 329

No. of respondents Expected Cut-off Value assumed for calculation
3 Above 280 290
7 270-280 275
4 260-270 265
46 250-260 255
94 240-250 245
111 230-240 235
32 220-230 225
16 210-220 215
16 200-210 205

Weighted Average (Expected) Cut-off = 239

Adhikary Education’s Expected Cut-off = 239 +- 7

SC Category

Sample size = 51

No. of respondents Expected Cut-off Value assumed for calculation
0 Above 280 290
0 270-280 275
0 260-270 265
2 250-260 255
1 240-250 245
12 230-240 235
19 220-230 225
7 210-220 215
10      200-210 205

Weighted Average (Expected) Cut-off = 224

Adhikary Education’s Expected Cut-off = 218+- 7

ST (Plain) Category

Sample size = 75

No. of respondents Expected Cut-off Value assumed for calculation
0 Above 280 290
2 270-280 275
0 260-270 265
2 250-260 255
5 240-250 245
25 230-240 235
20 220-230 225
9 210-220 215
12 200-210 205

Weighted Average (Expected) Cut-off = 227

Adhikary Education’s Expected Cut-off = 225 +- 5

ST (Hill) Category

Sample size = 25

No. of respondents Expected Cut-off Value assumed for calculation
0 Above 280 290
0 270-280 275
1 260-270 265
0 250-260 255
2 240-250 245
1 230-240 235
8 220-230 225
5 210-220 215
8 200-210 205

Weighted Average (Expected) Cut-off = 220

Adhikary Education’s Expected Cut-off = 207 +- 7

Disclaimer:

  1. All data are original and presented as entered by respondents and are not changed by us (in any way)
  2. All respondent has not provided data in all fields.

Significant factors that might influence the Cut-off of the Prelim Exams:

  • APSC reform & busting of all corrupt practices and subsequently replaced by new members (which gives a new hope).
  • FREE Coaching provided by Assam Govt’s State Level Advisory Committee.
  • No. of vacancies are more than last year’s.
  • In GS Paper, total change of patterns from the convention of last years.
  • Candidates are getting smarter mainly due to internet, mobile, Facebook and Whatsapp (REALLY!!!! )
  • Adhikary Education conducted Free and Paid Test Series for GS Paper & Optionals.

APSC Prelims Exam 2016, 2015 & 2014 Cutoff Marks & Previous Qualifying Scores

To fill-up the (2-minute) online survey – ‘Click Here – APSC Prelims 2018 – Cut-Off Analysis(Candidates Survey)‘

APSC Prelims Exam – Last minute Tips & Suggestions (Before and During Exam)

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APSC Prelims Exam – Last minute Tips & Suggestions (Before and During Exam)

The first battle of the APSC CC Exam War is about to begin. Your tireless efforts for the APSC CC(Prelims) Exam is to be tested on 30 December, 2018. We recommend following last minute Tips & Suggestions before & during exam:

Believe in your preparation & Stay Positive

You have given enough time and energy to your preparation, now stop worrying and trust yourself. Don’t worry about what you have not studied; as now is not the time go back in time and study more.

Revise & revise

Last-minute revision will help you remember all the important points that you have studies earlier. Try to Revise all your self-made notes as they are well researched by you and contains your understanding about the topic.

Don’t read new topics

Now is not the time to study anything new as it will be tough to give enough quality time to thoroughly understand the topics. It may also add to your anxiousness and confusion regarding the topics.

Relax from evening preceding the exam day

Your all the preparations will work if you are calm and relaxed. Try to avoid last minute panic. This will avoid you making any silly mistakes in the exam. Eat right, Take adequate rest and sleep early.

Exam Checklist

# Print out of e-Admission Certificate (with a passport size color photo pastes in the space provided)
# A valid photo identity proof (we recommend you to have a photocopy too)
# Ball Point Pen with blue/blank ink

Reach the centre in advance, enter Exam Hall 30 minutes before the start date

 

Strategy during the Exam

# Read the instructions carefully
# Read the question carefully, before attempting it, especially check for ‘NOT’ in the Question statement.
# Do not panic if you do not know any question.
# Manage Time efficiently & Don’t get stuck on a question
# Leave no question unread & un-attempted.

# First, finish all Questions you are absolutely sure.

# Mark ‘X’ (or anything else) for doubtful Qs on the Question Paper only by pencil, which can be attempted only after you are done with all the Questions you are absolutely sure.

# Mark ‘Y’ (or anything else) for Qs you have no idea on the Question Paper only by pencil, which can be attempted only after you are done with all the Questions you are absolutely sure and Qs Marked ‘X’.

# Guesswork, if you don’t know answer to any Q, i.e. Marked it ‘X’ or ‘Y’, Don’t leave it un-attempted, as there is no negative marking in APSC Prelims

  • Intelligent Guessing – Try to remember anything you know about the topic of the Qs, then try to eliminate the most unlikely options and then select the most appropriate options among the remain options.
  • Do not make wild guess

APSC Prelims 2018 examination is not a hard nut to crack, given that you have put in a good amount of time and right strategy during during preparation and exam. Give the exam with Self-believe and confidence, Victory will be yours.

All the Best.. Good Luck..👍👍

(And See you enrolling for our APSC Mains Test Series) 😀😄

Disclaimer: The strategy mentioned above is the preferable approach of Adhikary Education team and can’t be claimed as best method or fit-for-all method. Aspirants may have different/ individual suitable approached also, if you have one that works for you, then stick to it.

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APSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper – Suggest Topics for Sc & Tech, Defence & Security Section

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APSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper – Suggest Topics for Science & Technology, Defence & Security Section

Basic Science

  • Ammeter, Anemometer, Calorimeter, Electrometer, Ellipsometer, Eudiometer, Gravimeter, Hydrometer, Magnetograph, Manometer, Spectrogram, Spectrometer, seismometer

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New Technology – New Mobile technology, cloud technology, super computer,  4G, Long-Term Evolution (LTE),

  • 5G, VoIP, IoT, Blockchain, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data analytics, Hyperloop, LED

Internet Technology – AJAX, CACHE/CACHING.  HTML5, HTTPS, SSL, XML, HTTP cookie (web cookie, Internet cookie, browser cookie, or simply cookie)

Basic Computer

  • USB, Smart devices, Accessories
  • Common terms related to Computer, MS word, MS Excel
  • Antivirus, Cyber Security terms & Virus
  • OS, S/w, H/W, Input/ Out put devices
  • Super computers, Scientists & Inventions

Environmental Science

  • Pollution Basics – causes, components, Effects
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) – the worst climate pollution, Sulfur oxides (SOx), Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Carbon monoxide (CO)
  • The WHO Guidelines – PM10 pollution – PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels

Biological Science – Human body, disease & causes

Defence & Security – 

  • Intelligence Agencies ISI, RAW, CIA, MI6, IB, CBI
  • Defence Army institutes – Army’s Counter-Insurgency Warfare School, Vairengte, Mizoram, Army War College, Mhow, Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, Officers Training Academy –Chennai and Gaya (new), National Defence Academy (NDA),Pune
  • Joint Military/Naval Exercises

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All Missiles, Aircraft carries & Submarines

  • Akash surface-to-air missile., Nag  antitank missile., Prithvi-I: surface-to-surface ballistic missile,
  • Agni-V, VI : Four-stage Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)- minimum range of 5,500 km
  • BrahMos : cruise missile, Nirbhay: long-range subsonic cruise missile, Barak 8 : long-range surface-to-air missile, Trishul: surface-to-air missile
  • INS ships, carriers

APSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper – Suggest Topics for Economy & Aptitude Section

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APSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper – Suggest Topics for Economy & Aptitude Section

National Economy Measurement

  • GDP, GNP, NNP, NDP, National Income,
  • FDI, FII

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Indian Economy

  • Sectors of Indian Economy – Agriculture, Manufacturing & Services
  • Contribution of various sectors in GDP, Employment & Export
  • Emerging sectors/ area specific
  • Economic trends
  • Various direct and indirect taxes in India
  • Income Tax, Corporation Tax rate
  • VAT, Service tax, GST, Excise duty, Customs Duty
  • Direct Tax -Not at all Inflationary. Indirect Tax – Is inflationary.
  • Ad valorem tax is based on the assessed value of the product.
  • Specific tax is a fixed amount tax based on the quantity of unit sold.
  • Progressive and regressive in nature of tax
  • Share of various types of taxes in India
  • Specialised Production/Industrial centers/area
  • Handloom industry
  • production center in Assam -Sualkuchi – Silk, Tea, Brass industtry

 

Planning & Economic Federalism

  • Economic federalism
  • NITI Aayog
  • Finance Commission – central funds allotment
  • Sectoral contribution of Service, Industry
  • GDP, GVA
  • Workforce sectoral share – Agri, Industry, service
  • Agri production

 

Taxation & Fiscal

  • Taxation – direct/Indirect – various types – IT/ Corp Tax
  • Share of various taxes in total collection
  • Budget Provisions
  • Economic federalism
  • Finance Commission – central funds allotment
 Aptitudes
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • All basic maths concepts
  • All aptitude topics
  • Age, relations, logicals, calenders
  • Reasoning  – Code language

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APSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper – Suggest Topics for Geography Section

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APSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper – Suggest Topics for Geography Section

Tribals of various regions

  • Tribes of India and North East especially, Tribes of Assam & NE, Gond
  • A & N Tribes, Himalayan mountains of South Asia, Bru

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Physical Geography – Oceanography

  • Currents, Tides, Estuaries, Gulf Stream, Humboldt Current, Pressure Belts, Wind Types
  • Polar Vortex, Cold Wave, El-Nino, La-Nina, South Oscillation or ENSO, Tropical Monsoon

Climatology – tropical cyclone, temperate cyclone, Distribution of temperate cyclone in the world

  • temperate vs. tropical cyclones, Pressure Belts, Polar Vortex, Cold Wave, El-Nino, La-Nina
  • South Oscillation or ENSO, Tropical Monsoon, Equator regions, recent Cyclones
  • Köppen climate classification, Climate types – Forest – Flora
  • Pressure Belts, Polar Vortex, Cold Wave, El-Nino, La-Nina
  • South Oscillation or ENSO, Tropical Monsoon

Climatology – Rain formation & types

  • Precipitation  – rainfall classification, Conventional , Orographic, Frontal, Cyclonic and Monsoonal Rainfall, Rain formation process, Cloud types, Cyclone types
  • Longitudes & latitudes, Equator, Latitudes and Earth speed = 15° an hour
  • Tropic of Cancer & Tropic of Capricorn 23½° North & Southern Hemisphere, Arctic Circle & Antarctic Circle 66½° North & South of the equator, Timezones and Dateline, Prime Meridian
  • Indian standard time

Assam & NE – Rivers, mountains, NP/WS

Caves in North East India – Meghalaya – KremLiatPrah, Meghalaya

Biodiversity – resources

  • Fauna & Flora, Tropical & Temperate Trees, Animals
  • Assam – Flora & Fauna
  • Contribution of biodiversity, Various organism – role in environment cleaning
  • Bioremediation, Biodegradation, Environment – Forest
  • different types of forests – Locations, Tropical forest – subcategories, Temperate forest
  • boreal forests (taiga), Mangroove, ISFR 2017

Political Geography

  • International Borders of India and neighbours,
  • Assam & States borders

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Human Geography

  • Census 2011, Population growth – India & Assam
  • demographic statistics of India & Assam
  • Health Indicators – MMR (Assam Highest), IMR, Birth Rate
  • HDI – India & Assam ( Among other states – rank)