ACEC - yashada

Dr. Ambedkar Competitive Examination Center (ACEC)Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development AdministrationYASHADA, PuneBROCHURE AND APPLICATION FORMENTRANCE TESTFOR UPSC COACHING PROGRAMMEOrganised byACEC, YASHADARaj Bhavan Complex,Baner Road, Pune - 411 007Website: www.yashada.org/acecContact:Tel: 020-25608202/203Fax: 020-25608100Email: acec@yashada.orgIn association withCTSENowrosjee Wadia College,19, V. K. Joag Path, Pune - 411 001Website: www.geexam.comContact:Tel: 020-2616 8486Fax: 020-26161479Email: cegc@pn3.vsnl.net.in

YASHADA is a premier institute of theGovernment of Maharashtra with over fourdecades of experience, and meets thetraining and research needs of Stateand Union government departments,elected representatives and NGOs.With various specialized centers andcells, Yashada imparts training to over20,000 functionaries each year in everyaspect of governance and developmentadministration.Dr. Ambedkar Competitive ExaminationCenter (ACEC) was set up at YASHADA,Pune, in May 2006, under the ScheduleCaste Sub Plan (SCSP) through fundingfrom Department of Social Justice andSpecial Assistance, Government ofMaharashtra to provide coaching for CivilServices Examination, to the youth ofMaharashtra especially from the weakersection of the society. ACEC aims at tappingthe talent in students, encouraging them toappear for Civil Services Examination andfacilitating their preparation for the UPSCexamination.Objectives of ACEC:To create awareness among the youth ofMaharashtra, specially from the deprivedsections, about aims and objectives,procedures and relative advantages ofvarious competitive examinationsparticularly Civil Services Examination.To inculcate in them the culture of servingthe community and the nation.To plan and conduct coaching and trainingprogrammes for successful participationin competitive examination.To muster support for coaching fromeminent administrators, academiciansa n d p r o f e s s i o n a l e x p e r t s f r o mmanagement, training and researchinstitutions.Keeping in view the entrance examinationfor selection of deserving candidates forACEC, the Centre For Talent Search andExcellence (CTSE) was invited to conductthe said examination.About our Partner - CTSE1Centre For Talent Search and Excellence(CTSE) was established in 1985 inNowrosjee Wadia College, Pune with theobjective of inculcating a competitive spiritamongst the school students. This lead tothe Maharashtra Talent Search (M.T.S.)project which aimed at unearthing andidentifying hidden talent in the rural andurban students in the schools fromMaharashtra.In 2010 this immensely popular MTS examinationwas conducted for about 1,08,000 students at 637centres across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnatakaand Jammu & Kashmir.For the last 3 years CTSE has been conducting theGraduate Excellence Examinations (GEE) inMaharashtra for undergraduate students of alldisciplines to equip them for various competitiveexaminations after graduation.ELIGIBILITY OF STUDENTAny graduate from any faculty from a recognizedUniversity (Medical graduates, should havecompleted internship)Age limit 21 to 30 yrs. (gen.), relaxation for SC/ ST5 yrs and for OBC 3 yrs.Domicile of MaharashtraAn Ex- ACEC candidate who has availed of thebenefit of Coaching for Prelims or Mains inYASHADA will NOT be eligible.Full time candidates will not be allowed to do anyother courses / job simultaneously.FACILITIES PROVIDED AT ACEC, YASHADA:Free Accommodation at YASHADAFinancial Assistance : Rs.2250/- per month(based on attendance)Library and Study RoomFree Coaching & CounsellingComputer/InternetCurrent study material for referenceMeditation/YogaRegular Test SeriesSTUDY PLAN IN ACEC FOR UPSC EXAM.Phase IPreparation for Prelim Exam.(G. S. + Optional I)(Preliminary Exam)Revision and Test for PrelimPhase IIPreparation for Main Exam.(G.S. + Optional I & II + Essay)Including Tests, Counselling etc.Phase IIISpecial Training Programmefor UPSC-Interview1December to MarchApril to MayAugust to OctoberSpecial coaching forUPSC - Interview isconducted in therd3 week of MarchThe Course will cover all components of GeneralStudies and selected optional subjects namely, History,Political Science, Public Administration and Geography

NATURE OF ENTRANCE EXAM.An Objective type (Multiple ChoiceQuestions) examination as per UPSCPreliminary Examination consisting of onepaper.1General Studies (150 questions)150 MarksTime: 120 min.Negative marking as per UPSC isapplicable. 1/3rd marks will bededucted for each wrong answer.SYLLABUS FORENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS :General ScienceQuestions on General Science will covergeneral appreciation and understanding ofscience including matters of everydayobservation and experience, as may beexpected of a well-educated person whohas not made a special study of anyparticular scientific discipline.Current events of national andinternational importanceIn current events, knowledge of significantnational and international events will betested.History of India and Indian NationalMovementIn History of India, emphasis will be on abroad general understanding of the subjectin its social, economic and political aspects.Questions on the Indian NationalMovement will relate to the nature andcharacter of the nineteenth centuryresurgence, growth of nationalism andattainment of Independence.Indian and World GeographyIn Geography, emphasis will be onGeography of India. Questions on theGeography of India will relate to thephysical, social and economic Geographyof the country, including the main featuresof Indian agricultural and natural resources.Indian Polity and EconomyQuestions on Indian Polity and Economywill test knowledge of the country's politicalsystem and the Constitution of India,Panchayati Raj, Social Systems andeconomic developments in India.General Mental AbilityOn general mental ability, the candidateswill be tested on reasoning and analyticalabilities.Topics of Social RelevanceSocial movements and contribution of social reformers.Equity and Social Justice - Challenges and measures.Different schemes for upliftment of all weaker sections.Social change in India.Challenges of Social Transformation - Caste, Ethnic,Community Development and Displacement.Day and DateMediumDurationEXAMINATION SCHEDULEProbableExamination CenterthSunday, 14 November 2010English & Marathi11am to 1pm (Two hours)Pune, Aurangabad,Nasik, NagpurCenter of Examination will be Pune, Aurangabad,Nasik, Nagpur. The Entrance ExaminationCommittee reserves all the rights to change oralter examination centres.HOW TO APPLYCandidates can avail of the Application Form cumBrochure from :1Centre for Talent Search and Excellence,Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune 4110011or can download the same from the following1Websites:1www.geexam.com Orwww.yashada.org/acecDuly filled application along with Examination Feeshould be sent directly to the above mentionedaddressPAYMENT / FEERs. 250/-(Rupees Two Hundred Fifty only) through cashor DD in favour of “The Director, CTSE, Pune” payable atPune. Please write full name and short address on thereverse side of the DD.RESULTWithin 10 days after the Entrance Test Examinationvisit our websites:www.geexam.com or www.yashada.org/acecLAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF FORMSthOn or before - 8 October 2010

INTAKE CAPACITY & VACANCY ROSTER50 candidates will be given admission as perfollowing reservation pattern.(Approved by Govt.Appointed Selection Commitee)1This coaching programme is conducted under theSchedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) through funding fromDepartment of Social Justice and Special Assistance,Government of Maharashtra.Sr. No.Category %1 S.C. 60 %2 S.T. 04 %3V.J.N.T.08 %A,B,C,D4 S.B.C. 02 %5 O.B.C. 08 %6 General 18 %Total 100 %ADDRESSES FOR CORRESPONDENCE1Center for Talent Search & Excellence (CTSE),Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune - 411001Tel: (020) 26168486, Fax: (020) 26161479Email: cegc@pn3.vsnl.net.inWebsite: www.geexam.com1TotalThe decision of the Government appointed SelectionCommittee will be final.30020401040950ACEC, YASHADA,Raj Bhavan Complex, Baner Rd., Pune - 411 007Tel:020-25608202/203 Fax : (020) 25608100Email: - acec@yashada.orgWebsite: www.yashada.org/acec40353025201510050YEARWISE PERFORMANCE OF ACECIN THE FINAL SELECTIONS OF UPSCUPSCBatch122006LIST OF RECOMMENDED REFERENCE BOOKS2837 382007 2008 2009Indian History :Mental Ability :NCERT Books for Stds. 10th,11th and 12th (Ancient, Mental Ability - R.S. AgarwalMedieval and Modern India)Competition Success - Intelligent Test -India's struggle for Independence - Bipan ChandraW. N. DandekarModern India - Grover and GroverModern India - S.N.SenUltimate In Mental Ability Test -Geography :Lt. Col. M. G. Diwan1NCERT Books for Stds. 6th to 12thCurrent Affairs : NewspapersCertificate Physical Geography - Goh Cheng LeongThe Hindu, Times of India, Indian Express,India Yearbook (Publication division)for relevant statistical dataMaharashtra Times, Any Marathi Newspaper1Atlas ( Standard ) to study mapsCurrent Affairs : MagazinesIndian Polity :Civil Service Chronicle,NCERT Books for Stds. 11th and 12thWizard (Special Issues),Our Parliament - Subhash KashyapPratiyogita Darpan (Special Issues), FrontlineOur Constitution - Subhash KashyapIntroduction to the Constitution of India - D.D.BasuYojana, Kurukshetra,Indian Constitution - P. M. BakshiLokrajya, Science reporter, Down to Earth1Indian Economy :Topics of Social RelevanceEvolution of Indian Economy - NCERT bookIdea of India - Sunil KhillaniIndian Economy - Dutta and SundaramIndian Society - S. C. DubeyEconomic survey of IndiaGeneral Science :Problems in India - Ram Ahuja1NCERT Books for Stds. 5th to 10thIndia Year Book - Publication DivisionTata McGraw Hill (TMH) Guide