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8th December 2014, 08:43 AM
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University of Pune Ph.D Entrance Exam Syllabus
Will you please provide the Ph.D Entrance Exam Syllabus of Pune University?
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8th December 2014, 12:44 PM
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Re: University of Pune Ph.D Entrance Exam Syllabus
Here is the Ph.D Entrance Exam Syllabus of Pune University which you are looking for . Section I : English The focus is on the receptive and productive uses of English. 1. Reading Comprehension 2. Grammar – Tenses, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Passive Voice, Articles, Pronouns,Subject – Verb Agreement, Word order and Direct- Indirect Speech. 3. Vocabulary – Choice of Appropriate Words, Synonyms, Antonyms and Lexical Sets. 4. Spelling Section II: General Knowledge The syllabus consists of the following components. The focus is on contemporary relevance of the areas mentioned below 1. World History: Salient events from world history those have bearing on the contemporary world. These would include events such as reformations, renaissance, Soviet revolution, Chinese revolution, American Civil War, colonialism and anti colonial movements. 2. World Geography: Basic information about the physical, environmental and political aspects of the world today. 3. World politics: Significant political events, institutions and trends in the contemporary world. 4. International Relations: Current international events, organizations and trends. 5. Economic Issues: Significant developments in global economies that affect the contemporary world. 6. Socio- Cultural issues 7. Science and technology in everyday life: (a) recent developments in environmental sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, material sciences, chemical sciences and biological science; (b) ethical issues in science and technology. High-Speed and reliable internet connection 8. Communication: Means and Techniques. 9. Reasoning; basic concepts in and approaches to research. The question paper would carry 100 multiple choice questions that cover all the areas mentioned above. By and large equal weight age would be given to each area. Approximately 25% of the questions from each of the above areas would focus on Contemporary India. |
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