11 months ago
Mumbai University Students to Prepare for Civil Service Exams
Mumbai University is offering a new course to help students prepare for big government jobs, like IAS and IPS, starting in their first year of college.
The university teamed up with an institute that helps people study for these exams.
Students can take special classes in subjects like government and economics.
The classes will help them learn the material and also develop important skills like how to communicate effectively.
This is a big step because it will help students prepare earlier.
The classes are designed to give students a better understanding of the exams and increase their chances of success.
Mumbai University is launching a civil service exam preparation course for undergraduates.
The program allows students to earn credits while studying for competitive exams.
Mumbai University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chintamanrao Deshmukh Institute.
The courses will cover subjects like Indian Polity and Geography.
The initiative aims to introduce exam preparation earlier in students' academic careers.
- Who
- Mumbai University undergraduates
- What
- Will get a head start on civil service exams through a new elective course.
- Where
- Mumbai University-affiliated colleges
- When
- Starting with the first year of undergraduate studies
- Why
- To encourage students to explore civil services and bridge the gap between academics and exam readiness.
Key facts
- Initiative
- Elective course for civil service exam preparation
- University
- Mumbai University
- Partner
- Chintamanrao Deshmukh Institute
- Course Credits
- 2 credits per semester
- Subjects
- Indian Polity, Geography, Economics, Science, Tech, Personality Development
- Exams
- UPSC, MPSC
Quotes
Mahadev Jagtap
Director of the Institute
“Traditionally, civil services preparation begins after graduation, and students spend multiple years in the process. With this initiative, we aim to introduce it much earlier, at the undergraduate level, so that by the time they graduate, students will have a clearer understanding”
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“In collaboration with Mumbai University, we have designed a dedicated foundation course for this purpose, which can be taken by any Class 12 pass-out to learn more about civil services”
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Dr Ravindra Kulkarni
Vice-Chancellor of Mumbai University
“Students can now integrate competitive exam training into their formal education. These optional open elective courses will prepare students not only academically but also help them develop critical skills like communication and ethics”
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Saurabh Rao
TMC Commissioner
“The sooner students start preparing for exams like the UPSC, the better their chances of success. These courses will provide four credits annually and are designed to enhance writing, speaking, and overall personality development.”
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