CIVIL SERVICES COACHING CENTRE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PROSPECTUS- 2017

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1 CIVIL SERVICES COACHING CENTRE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PROSPECTUS INTRODUCTION University College, one of the prestigious higher education institutions in Kerala, was founded in the year Over the past 150 years, it has emerged as the pioneering Government Colleges in the field of teaching, learning and research. At present, the University College offers 50 different courses under the Undergraduate, Post graduate, M.Phil. streams and 12 Research Centres leading to Ph.D. The College has 22 Departments in Science, Social Sciences and Language faculties with more than 220 qualified and experienced teachers. In order to foster the academic and extra-curricular activities of the students, the College has established a number of extension centres and various clubs including Education centre, Remedial Coaching Centre, Career and placement Cell, Women s study centre, Online Education and Research Centre (OERC), Nature Club, Film Club, Drama Club, Botanical Club and many more. The College has a special grade library, free internet facility at OERC, Optical fibre Broad band Internet connectivity in all the departments. 2. About Civil Services Coaching Centre ( CSCC) Civil Services Coaching Centre was established in the College in 1960 as an independent Sub Centre by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Kerala, providing free coaching to eligible candidates appearing for All India Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. It has successfully completed 72 batches of students for the Preliminary and Main Examinations of CSE. CSCC is equipped with modern teaching and learning facilities such as LCD and has well experienced faculty comprising Retired Professors and Teachers from different departments of the College as well as outside. 1

2 Facilities offered by IASCC Reference facility in the College general Library during working hours Reference section and book borrowing from the IASCC library Competitive examination magazines and journals Browsing facility at the OERC during College working hours 3. Courses IASCC offers coaching of two batches of candidates every year for the CSE. Course duration is five months from January to May and June to October. Course structure is designed to give integrated and extensive training for both the preliminary and main examinations. The centre currently offers intensive coaching for preliminary papers of CSAT I and II, General Studies papers of Main examination. The centre also offers guidance and learning support for the selected optionals for the main examination. 3.1 Course Modules 1. Current events and national and international importance 2. History of India and Indian National Movement 3. India and World Geography- Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and world. 4. Indian Polity and governance Constitution, Political system, Panchayat Raj, Public policy, etc.. 5. Economic and Social Development, Sustainable development, Poverty, Demography social sector etc 6. General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change, etc 7. General Science 8. Comprehension, English language, comprehension skills 9. Interpersonal skills including communication skills 10. Logical reasoning and analytical ability 11. Decision making and problem solving 12. General mental ability 13. Basic numerals (Numbers and their relations, Orders of magnitude etc. ) Data interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables etc.). 14. Indian heritage and culture, History and geography of the world and society 2

3 15. Governance, constitution, Polity, Social justice and International Relations 16. Technology, Economic development, Biodiversity, Environment, security and Disaster Management. 17. Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude Course structure at a glance Course duration : Five months from January to May Batch I From June to October Batch II Course timing : From 3.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Options offered: Economics, Geography, History, Politics, Public Administration Malayalam Literature. 4. Admission 4.1. Mode of selection Graduate in any discipline can apply for the admission. The candidates will be selected on the basis of an entrance examination and interview. The entrance examination is of objective type (multiple choice questions), comprising 100 questions for a duration of two hours. Qualified candidates will be selected for the interview and admission. Ten percentage of the total seats are reserved for SC / ST candidates. Sanctioned strength is 40 seats. 4.2 Issue of Application The application form can be downloaded from the College websitewww.universitycollege.ac.in. 4.3 Fee Details Course fee - Rs (General candidates) Rs (SC/ ST) Fee can be remitted directly at the CSCC Office or send by Money order. Cheques and Demand drafts are not accepted. 5.. Civil Service Examination Course duration five months from June, 2017 to October, Coaching time Evening p.m. to p.m. from Monday to Friday. 3

4 Admission Schedule Commencement of issue of application : Last date of closure of application : Entrance examination : Publication of rank list : Date of interview : Commencement of classes : Certificates to be produced at the time of interview (Original and True copies) 1. Certificate of the qualifying examination 2. Certificate to prove age and date of birth 3. Community certificate in the case of SC/ ST candidates 4. Recent conduct certificate 5. Two passport size photos Dr. Aravind Krishnan. K. Dr. K. Mani. Professor in- Charge, CSCC Principal Address for communication Professor in- Charge, Civil Services Coaching Center, University College, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram- 34. Phone No. (Mobile):

5 Application form No: 2017/74 CIVIL SERVICES COACHING CENTRE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-34 Application for Admission to the Civil Services Examination Coaching Name of Applicant : 2. Date of Birth : 3. Native Place : 4. Permanent Address : 5. Residential Address : 6. Contact Phone Number : 7. Name & Occupation of the parent /Guardian : 8. Community category GEN/SC/ST/ONC/SEBC : 9. Educational Qualifications : 10. Details of Employment, if any : 11. Optional Subject for The Main Examination : Photo DECLARATION OF THE CANDIDATE I,. hereby declare that the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and resolve to abide by the rules and regulations of CSCC and that of University college. Signature FOR OFFICE USE Rank in the Entrance Test Admitted/ Not Admitted Professor- in- Charge CSCC 5

6 CIVIL SERVICES COACHING CENTRE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Admission Schedule 2017 Commencement of issue of application : Last date of closure of application : Entrance examination : Publication of rank list : Date of interview : Commencement of classes : Professor- in- Charge, CSCC. 6