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    MPPSC Syllabus 2024 - Check Prelims & Mains Subject wise Syllabus

    MPPSC Syllabus 2024 - Check Prelims & Mains Subject wise Syllabus

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 29 May 2024, 10:44 AM IST

    Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) prescribes the syllabus of the MPPSC 2024 exam and mentions it in the official notification. The exam conducting authority releases the syllabus of MPPSC for both the prelims as well as the mains stage for the exam. The syllabus will be released for all aspiring candidates planning to appear in the MPPSC exam. With the help of the MPPSC 2024 syllabus candidates will know the topics, sub-topics, subjects on which the question paper will be based.

    This Story also Contains

    1. MPPSC Syllabus 2024 - Stages
    2. MPPSC Prelims Syllabus
    3. MPPSC mains syllabus
    4. MPPSC 2024 Exam Pattern
    5. MPPSC preparation tips 2024
    6. MPPSC question papers 2024
    7. MPPSC books 2024
    MPPSC Syllabus 2024 - Check Prelims & Mains Subject wise Syllabus
    MPPSC Syllabus

    The MPPSC syllabus 2024 will help aspirants in preparation for the examination. Other than the syllabus, candidates must also refer to the exam pattern of MPPSC, the previous year question papers to make an effective study plan. Candidates should follow the syllabus of MPPSC 2024 while preparing for the exam. To know more about the MPPSC 2024 syllabus read the complete article here.

    MPPSC Syllabus 2024 - Stages

    The MPPSC 2024 syllabus will be released for two stages - preliminary and mains exam. Candidates who successfully submit the application form of MPPSC 2024 will be issued the admit card, through which they can appear in the preliminary examination.

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    MPPSC Prelims Syllabus

    The MPPSC Prelims exam has two papers - Paper 1 is GS and Paper 2 is GAT. Questions in MPPSC prelims examination will be based on topics such as General Sciences, Our Environment, History of India, Independent India, Indian Politics and Economy, Sports, History, Geography and the Culture of Madhya Pradesh and Information and Communication Technology. The paper 2 as per the MPPSC 2024 syllabus consists of subjects such as - Reading Comprehensions, Interpersonal and communication skills, Logical reasoning, Analytical ability, Problem-solving, General mental ability, Numerical Ability and Hindi comprehensions (class-10th)

    Check the table below for a summary of the MPPSC prelims syllabus.

    Exam Type

    Syllabus

    Prelim Paper-I

    General Studies

    General Sciences

    Our Environment

    History of India

    Independent India

    Indian Politics and Economy

    Sports

    History, Geography and the Culture of Madhya Pradesh

    Information and Communication Technology

    Prelim Paper-II

    General Aptitude Test

    Reading Comprehensions

    Interpersonal and communication skills

    Logical reasoning

    Analytical ability

    Problem-solving

    General mental ability

    Numerical Ability

    Hindi comprehensions (class-10th)

    MPPSC mains syllabus

    The MPPSC mains exam has 6 descriptive papers. Questions in MPPSC mains examination will be based on topics such as General Studies 1, 2, 3, 4, Hindi Essay and Hindi language test. From the following table, candidates can check the detailed subjects on which the mains question paper of MPPSC 2024 exam will be based.

    MPPSC Main Syllabus

    Exam

    Syllabus

    General Studies-I

    History and Culture

    Indian History

    World History

    Mughals and their administration

    Impact of British rule on the Indian economy

    India as Republic

    Indian Culture, geography, water management, disaster management.

    General Studies-II

    Constitution including Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policies, centre, and State Legislatures

    Social Issues

    Social Sectors including health, education, and empowerment

    Education System

    Human resource development

    International Organisations and

    Public Affairs, expenditures, and international organizations

    General Studies-III

    Science and Technology

    Logical reasoning

    Data Interpretation

    Energy and sustainable development

    Indian Economy

    General Studies-IV

    Social workers/ reformers

    Aptitude

    Emotional Intelligence and

    Case studies on various topics such as ethics and integrity

    Hindi Essay

    Essay on any given topic

    Hindi

    Hindi Language Test

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    MPPSC 2024 Exam Pattern

    Along with the MPPSC 2024 syllabus, candidates are also advised to check the exam pattern to know the stages, subjects, time duration and total marks of the exam. With the help of the MPPSC 2024 exam pattern, aspirants will be able to create a study plan, keeping the time duration and the total marks in mind. One thing to note is that there is no negative marking in the MPPSC 2024 preliminary exam.

    MPPSC exam pattern 2024

    Exam

    Exam Type

    Time Duration

    Total Marks

    Stage-1 Prelims

    General Studies- Objectives

    General Aptitude Tests- Objective Type

    2 hours

    2 hours

    200

    200

    Stage-2 Main Examination

    General Studies-I

    General Studies-II

    General Studies-III

    General Studies-IV

    Hindi

    Hindi Essay

    3 hours

    3 hours

    3 hours

    3 hours

    3 hours

    2 hours

    300

    300

    300

    200

    200

    100

    Personal Interview

    Personality Test

    -

    175

    MPPSC preparation tips 2024

    As the MPPSC exam is tough and also the most competitive, aspirants are advised to check the preparation tips in order to plan studies.

    • Refer to the official exam pattern and syllabus and note down the topics, sub-topics and subjects in order to prepare for the exam.

    • For Ancient and Medieval History, follow NCERT books along with Spectrum by Rajiv Ahir.

    • Create a proper time table that is realistic and follow it strictly.

    • Solve MPPSC Practice Papers on a periodic basis to improve speed and accuracy.

    • Self-Analysing to know strong and weak points.

    • Complete NCERT first, followed by other supplementary books.

    • Start your preparation at least 6 months in advance of the preliminary exam.

    • Time management is crucial so make the most of each and every second.

    • Solve mock tests/test series on a regular basis.

    • Check previous year trends of the cut off of 2024 MPPSC to know about the difficulty level of the exam.

    MPPSC question papers 2024

    The exam conducting authority releases the MPPSC question papers in online mode, on its official website a few days after the exam is conducted. Candidates planning to appear in the MPPSC exam 2024 refer to the question papers in order to prepare for the exam. The MPPSC question papers consist of the types of questions asked in the exam, paper pattern, previous year question paper trends etc.

    MPPSC books 2024

    To prepare for any exam and not just the MPPSC, aspirants must have the best study material in hand. Some of the study materials are in the form of books and supplementary materials etc. From the following table, candidates can check the best books of MPPSC 2024.

    MPPSC books

    Book name

    Source materials

    Basic Concepts: State Board Books and NCERT

    Various publications

    History: Modern Indian History (Latest Edition)

    Rajiv Ahir of Spectrum Publication

    Polity

    M. Laxmikant’s Indian Polity (4th Edition or 5th Edition)

    Economy: State board school textbooks (Class XI, XII) + Selective reading

    Ramesh Singh’s Indian Economy (11th Edition) / Indian Economy by Sanjiv Verma

    Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

    RS Aggarwal

    Fast Track Objective Arithmetic

    Rajesh Verma

    A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical – Verbal, Non – Verbal & Analytical

    Arihant Publication

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How can I prepare for MPPSC 2024 at home?
    A:

    You can prepare for the MPPSC exam with the help of syllabus, best books and by solving previous question papers, mock tests and test series.

    Q: Can I crack MPPSC 2024 in the first attempt?
    A:

    Yes, but only if you have prepared well for the exam, at least 6-7 months in advance, so you have enough time for revision.

    Q: How many papers are there in MPPSC Mains?
    A:

    In MPPSC Mains 2024, there are six papers.

    Q: What is the syllabus of MPPSC?
    A:

    The syllabus of the MPPSC exam consists of the subjects, topics and sub-topics on which the exam will be based.

    Q: How many papers are there in MPPSC Prelims?
    A:

    In the MPPSC Prelims there are 2 papers.

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    Questions related to MPPSC State Services

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    Have a question related to MPPSC State Services ?

    Hello aspirant,

    The first advise I would give you if you want to do MPPSC is to complete your graduation first as it is the basic educational parameter to appear in this exam. Along with this I would suggest you to look at the syllabus and prepare your study plan

    Hello Aspirant, It is not possible to tell you full exam pattern but I can tell exam and their marks.

    There are 4 paper for General Studies for 3 hours and 300 marks.

    Fourth and Fifth paper is of General hindi and Hindi essay of 2 hours and 200 Marks.