Differentiation (Part-38) | S N De

After the WBCS Prelims result is out, this time the fight is for WBCS Main. In the meantime, if you want to be selected in WBCS (executive) or WBCS GROUP-B, you have to be in the very first row of the Final Merit list. And for this, the more marks you can get in WBCS mains exam, the more advantage. Now we will discuss how to achieve 900 marks in WBCS mains.

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How to achieve 900 marks in WBCS mains 

First come to history total marks --100. Total questions  :100. But we assume that 24-25 hours.  But we can easily get 75-76 marks if  we try sincerely.

Then Geography .Total marks --100. total questions :100. We can't assume 30--35 Because a number of questions come up on geographic concept or geographic data based current affairs whose options are quite confusing. So we assume we can't do 30-35 But the rest 65-70 we can certainly get.

So if we study RESEARCH type way with MCQs in History + Geography paper and with it WBCS prelims previous 20 years, WBCS mains previous 4 years questions & IAS prelims 20 years questions, then prepare ourselves  to give test by practicing well then to get (history + geography 75 + 65 =) 140 must be achievable.

Then come INDIAN CONSTITUTION & INDIAN ECONOMY. Total number 100 + 100 = 200. Indian Constitution is a subject of WBCS whose question is never too complicated or difficult This is one of the best weapons to raise the number of WBCS. A very important weapon Yet even here we assume that I will not be able to answer at least 14--15 out of 100 questions But if you read a little strategically and practice 3000-4000 important MCQs, you can easily get 85-86.

In each case WBCS Prelims previous 20 years + WBCS mains previous 4 years & IAS prelims previous 20 years MCQs must read. Because many MCQs are common from here.

Then  comes Indian Economy. Here are a number of conceptual & current economic data based questions whose options are very confusing. We can't do it with risk. So here too we assume that we cannot answer 30-35 questions correctly but we can get the remaining 65--70 numbers (or, at least 65 numbers.)  So it is possible to get 85 + 65 = 150 marks in Indian Constitution + Indian Economy.

Then come to the paper of GI + MATH. One thing to keep in mind here is that it is really impossible to solve 100 GI + 100 MATHS in 180 minutes i.e. 200 questions in total. But if we assume that we don't ask at least 55 to 60 questions, then at least 140 GI + MATHS in 3 hours or 180 minutes is not as difficult as correcting stress.

However, this requires practice throughout the year as well as WBCS Prelims 20 years, WBCS Mains previous 4 years & probability, statistics & permutation -combination problems except the remaining IAS prelims GI + MATHS previous 20 years must practice very well.

Then our strategy in three papers is : 

History + Geography = 75 + 65 = 140

Constitution + Economics = 85 + 65 = 150

GI + MATHS = 140

That is a total of 140 + 150 + 140 = 430.

Now , we see that 430 is  a number that can be achieved if you prepare yourself strategically. 

Then I will come to 4th paper. Here are GK, CA, General Science, Science & Technology, Computer, ENVS etc. The specialty of this paper is that there is no question by following any specific pattern as no specific syllabus is followed. So if you worry too much about this paper, other important papers will be neglected. On the one hand , this paper will not get high marks. So in this paper we will have a strategy, we will assume that we will not be able to answer 125-130 questions, but we will get the remaining 70-75. I'm holding at least 70.

Then the matter is as follows:

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SL No.	Subjects	Marks
1	History	75
2	Geography	65
3	Constitution	85
4	Indian Economy	65
5	GI+ Maths	140
6	4th paper	70
7	Total	500

Then there is Elective Subjects such as  BENGALI & ENGLISH. In this literature paper just 100 + 100 = 200

And if you just get 100 + 100 = 200 in optional paper, the total number is 500 + 200 + 200 = 900.

Now, even if you get 85-90 in English and 120 in GI + MATHS paper and less than 5-10 marks in other papers, then there will be 850 + marks & which is sufficient for selection of A + B GROUP PERSONALITY TEST. And the Final Merit list must also have a high enough rank.

Lastly, the CORE SUBJECTS of WBCS are HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, CONSTITUTION, ECONOMICS & GI-MATHS. If you get good marks in these subjects, it is not so difficult to get 850--900 in WBCS MAINS However, it is impossible to get this number without studying Research Type from authentic source with MCQs Because the options in WBCS MAINS are very confusing in most cases if you just read text books, doing correct answer is far cry.

ADDENDUM: 

 Preparation for WBCS Personality Test

First of all, I would congratulate those who have qualified in WBCS Mains examination . Also, those who have been asked for personality test  appearance are just one step away from their dream job. Now, all  those aspirants  need to keep in mind that they have been asked for the test of their personality and not for  their knowledge because their knowledge over various subjects have already been tested in the preliminary and mains examination. But the board for personality test would check the basic knowledge of a candidate to judge their personality. Some important points which may b fruitful for the candidates who are going to appear in the PT are as follow:-

1. Your name and its meaning

2. Detail of your parents and examinees' family background

3. Details of  examinees' home town or city and district , your school, colleges, university ( try to put stress on this point )

4. Political and physiographical details of West Bengal.

5. Connectivity of your home district with other district along with  rivers and mountains of West Bengal in detail

6. Do not forget to read newspapers daily (try to make it a habit like any other good habits) and  keep a watch on latest updates of news and views. Recently elected Prime Minister and President, ministers of central and state govt. along with  Sports updates, Summits, popular places, person in news etc.

7. All  central govt.  and  state ongoing Schemes.

8. Basic details of your optional and highest qualification details.(Just basic things)

9. Present job  profile details (Very important as many questions may be asked from your present job)

10. Basic questions of constitution like Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duty, DPSP, parts, schedules, important articles , preamble of our constitution (Very Important )etc.

11. Questions from Indian national movement

12. Problems of law and order in state, your district and your point of view. You may be given an hypothetical situation and your point of view to handle the situation

13. Hierarchy of civil and police administration. Name of important Post holders of district, state and center

14. Information on few burning issues and your views on them.

15.  Few plain GK Questions ( you may have a look at the few last pages of Lucent gk theory book)

16. Your previous experience of social work and any kind of relatable work.

17. Idioms , phrases, sentence making, homonyms, writers of few popular books and awards

18. The person who inspired you  and how he/she inspired you.

19. Your struggle of life, positive and negative points of your personality. Posts , duty and promotion related expectation from your 1st choice of post

20. Few frequently asked questions like- Why WBCS and not any other service, Why did you  opt for  Executive./dsp/West Bengal Revenue Service  etc.

 Your 1st preference, how can you change administrative loopholes, what are your  expectations, why don't you appear in UPSC, why do you wanna leave your present job, how can you tackle the political pressure while on duty, how will you control law and order problem in your area  etc. (Always try to answer these questions with logic and answer should have personal touch)

Some other Important Points- 

A. Have confidence, do not hesitate to put your logic behind any answer if asked but do not go to any argument

B. Its a test of your personality not knowledge. You can get good marks even if you do not reply most of the questions.

C. Have a little smile on your face, Be polite and you may take tea or coffee if offered to you by the board members

D. Do not look here and there too much , try to match your eyes with the board member who asks questions to you but sometimes you may move your head to the other members while you  are explaining something to them.

E. Be frank to say if you do not know any answer, do not make your own answer.  You may always say  'Sorry sir, don't know or can't remind at present . '

F. Normally the PT members will  talk to you in English. But they may ask something in Bengali too. Try to answer  in the language in which you have been asked. For those whose language is not Bengali, the board members may ask question in Bengali( Except the candidates of Hill area.)

G. Enter with a slight smile in the board and exit in the same way by saying - thank u sir

H. Do not ever try to look at the sheet of paper which the board members have in their hands

I. Wear official type of neat and clean dress on the day of PT.  Do not wear jeans, coat pant, deep color dress etc.

J. Sit straight on the chair, Do not move your feet or body if not required.

K. Lastly keep in mind that you will be under closed circuit camera surveillance there. Have faith in your parents , your God. Nothing is impossible in life and if you get selected, you will inspire many more.