Wednesday, March 6, 2013

KAS Mains Pattern changes may look like UPSC pattern of 2013

Highlights:
Only one Optional Subject to be chosen for this time for mains and it has 2 Papers each of 250 Marks.
Literature subject should be chosen only if the candidate has graduated from that subject.
New Paper of Aptitude Comprehension is introduced...

Note: Since KPSC has earlier has said that will conduct Mains Examination as per UPSC pattern, you can also expect the Similar flow in KAS mains Examination from this year. So we are at-least sure on how can we prepare for KAS mains now...  
If not completely ... You can expect that There will be only one optional to read :) thats the Happy side of this notification. 

Pattern of Main Examination for 2013 is as Below Notified by UPSC


The written examination will consist of the following papers:

Paper-I

Section 1 Essay 200 Marks
Section 2
English Comprehension & English Précis 100 Marks
(Of Matriculation/ Xth standard level)

Paper-II
General Studies–I 250Marks (Indian Heritage and Culture,History and Geography of the World and Society)

Paper-III
General Studies –II 250 Marks (Governance, Constitution,Polity, Social Justice and International relations)

Paper-IV
General Studies –III 250 Marks  (Technology, Economic Development,Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)

Paper-V
General Studies –IV 250 Marks (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

Paper-VI
Optional Subject – Paper 1 250 Marks

Paper-VII
Optional Subject – Paper 2 250 Marks


Sub Total (Written test) 1800 Marks

Personality Test 275 Marks.

Grand Total 2075 Marks

Note: {Candidates may choose any optional subject from amongst the list of subjects given in para 2 below (Group 1).
However, a candidate can opt for the literatures of a language, indicated in Group-2 below para 2, as an optional
subject, only if the candidate has graduated in the literature of that particular language as the main subject}. List of Literature Subjects are available in UPSC site. 

List of optional subjects for Main Examination:

Group-1
(i) Agriculture
(ii) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
(iii) Anthropology
(iv) Botany
(v) Chemistry
(vi) Civil Engineering
(vii) Commerce and Accountancy
(viii) Economics
(ix) Electrical Engineering
(x) Geography
(xi) Geology
(xii) History
(xiii) Law
(xiv) Management
(xv) Mathematics
(xvi) Mechanical Engineering
(xvii) Medical Science
(xviii) Philosophy
(xix) Physics
(xx) Political Science and International Relations
(xxi) Psychology
(xxii) Public Administration
(xxiii) Sociology
(xxiv) Statistics
(xxv) Zoology

Note: Above is only from UPSC list of subjects, and the purpose of the post is to Just say that KPSC may also come up with similar changes. So as of now KAS aspirants can also concentrate on preparing for only one optional subject, and stress more on the General studies. So have an approximate plan with answers for all If's and But's now itself, Since Getting an opportunity write KAS itself is big as it might drag on for 2 years also..... Like am regretting for not appearing Previous KAS exam, almost 1.5 yrs of time wasted in just waiting for Notification itself... 

15 comments:

Unknown said...

its a dream come true for all the IAS and KAS Aspirants because having feeling that only Humanity stream guys used to crack more compatred to science and Tech back ground , now its purely the court is in any bodys hand one who seriously desparaely struggle and reach the destination.i know from so many years in KAS kANNADA Medium guys used to do well than others , but now any one can do IAS OR KAS.I seriously like the Changes from UPSC.

arsh prakash said...

@anil.. Thats a very wrong notion you have that only humanity background students used to clear civil services. As an engineer who has cleared both upsc and kpsc mains once i can vouch that the exam has always been level playing and will continue to do so. I suggest you concentrate on challenges thrown open by the new syllabus than give value judgements.

Shaistha Mohammed said...

Hello Everyone,

Can you guys suggest me how to start preparing for Public Administration optional. I have list of books to refer, but as i'm new to this subject i want go with basic book to get introduce with public admin area.
If any one has step by step approach in this subject will be great if shared.
Thanks in advance.

Cheers......!

Unknown said...

thanks alot

Unknown said...

I wnna post some study materials. plese help me out . how can i post the materials in this blog?

Ashwini said...

Please Send it and after checking i will post it on the blog in your name itself.

Unknown said...

Karnataka General Knowledge
1. Which of the following statement about Karnataka is wrong?--The state of Mysore was renamed as Karnataka in the year 1963
2. Which of the following is the famous dance of Karnataka?--Yakshagana
3. The scenic “Nandhi Hills” is located in which district of Karnataka?-- Chickaballapur
4. The temples at “Halebidu and Belur” belong to which of the following dynasty?-- Hoysala dynasty
5. In which of the following place of Karnataka one cannot find Bahubali Statue?- Udupi
6. Who among the following had built beautiful temples at Pattadakallu and Aihole--- Chalukya
7. “Rakkasa Thangadi” or Thalikote war which ruined the glory of Vijayanagara dynasty was held in which year?--1565
8. Consider the following statements:---1. The Halmidi inscription is the oldest known Kannada language inscription in the Kannada language-----2. It is believed that the Halmidi inscription allegedly written during the reign of Kadamba king Kakustavarman
9. Bring out the wrong pair of information:
[A]First Anglo-Mysore war →1766-69
[B]Second Anglo-Mysore war→1780-84
[C]Third Anglo-Mysore war→1790-92
10. The place Kudremukh in Karnataka is well known for which of the following ore?-- Iron
11. Which is the highest point in Karnataka?-- Mullayanna giri
12. Identify the village in Karnataka which is well known as “Jalianwala Bagh” of the South?--Vidhuraswath
13. “Ilakal Saree” a traditional form of saree, which takes name from the town Ilakal. In which of the following district of Karnataka is located this town?-- Bagalkot
14. Match the following
a. Ghokak falls ↔ 1. Ghataprabha
b. Vajrapoha falls↔2. Mandovi
c. Godanchinamalai falls↔3. Markandey
15. What is the total number of seats allocated for Karnataka in Lokasabha and Rajyasabha?--28, 12
16. Who among the following was first to initiate celebration of Maha Navarathri (Dasara) festival in Mysore?-- Raja Wodeyar
17. Which of the following district of Karnataka holds the sobriquet “Cradle of Infantry”?-- Belgaum
18. Who was the Chief Minister of Karnataka, when Mysore was renamed as Karnataka?--Devaraj Urs
19. Which of the following pair shows the correct location of “Thermal Power Plant” in Karnataka?-Raichur and Bellary
20. In which of the following place Ashok’s minor rock edict has been discovered in Karnataka?-- Maski, Raichur
21. “Kavirajamarga” is the earliest available writing on poetic and grammar in the Kannada literature. It was written by which of the following King?--Amoghavarsha
22. Which of the following set correctly represents “Three gems of Kannada literature”? Pamapa, Ranna, Ponna
23. The “Bramhagiri” edict in Chitradurga belongs to which Emperor?--Ashoka
24. Who is known as “Father of Karnataka music”?--Purandara Dasa
25. -- Karnataka is the major coffee producing state of India, accounting about 53% total coffee production of the country

Ashwini said...

Thanks a Lot. Its Good Info

Unknown said...

you should post this materials in the front page if i'm correct

Ashwini said...

@Nagaraj,

Can you see Another tab at the top 'Study Material by Other Aspirants ',
I hope its Ok with you?

Ashwini said...

We can do one more thing also, If you are sending material Specific to Geography or HIstory individually then will put it in respective left Menu Options...

Unknown said...

GRAM SWARAJ - KARNATAKA

GRAM SWARAJ-KARNATAKA PANCHYATH STRENGTHEING PROJECT
Karnataka has been in the forefront of administrative decentralization and devolution of powers to the Panchayats as envisaged in the Constitution. It has been observed that the Panchayat Raj Institution structure in Karnataka has now been stabilized and strengthened with four elections. However, to make them truly institutions of local self- governments, there is a need to provide Gram Panchayats with additional resources and also encourage them to raise resources commensurate to their needs and increase their capacity to utilize the resources.
The project is being implemented in 1341 GPs of 39 ‘Most Backward Taluks’ identified in the Dr. Nanjundappa Committee Report. The project period commenced from the year 2006-07 with an expected closing date of March 2012.
Allocation of Block Grants to the 1341 Gram Panchayats for 5 years is based on the formula developed by following parameters:
Geographical area of the Gram Panchayat
Total Population
Population of SC and ST
Literacy level.
The block grants is utilized for activities and services listed in Grama Panchayat plans and budgets based on the obligatory functions (Section 58 of KPR Act 1993) and sector-wise activity mapping. To be eligible for the grants, GPs have to put in place the new Financial Management and Accounting System prepared by the State, implement the new planning guidelines, hold regular Gram Sabha meetings with open participation and public disclosure system.

GRAM SWARAJ - KARNATAKA
Vision:
Is to provide Gram Panchayats an opportunities towards improving their earlier conditions particularly with respect to the management of public resources and the delivery of relevant services that the rural people prioritize in the 39 ‘Most Backward Taluks of the State’
Mission:

• Predictable state disbursements (transfers) as per commitments;
• Higher investments by GPs to improve social indicators;
• Greater local revenue mobilization;
• Improved monitoring and delivery of key services to rural population;
• More informed of rural households on rights and Panchayat performance;
• Improved participation in local planning ;
• All GPs computerized and information on Panchayat performance available to constituents;
• Environmental framework for GPs;
• A decentralization cell at State level to monitor and manage the process.
Objectives:
• Capacity Building of the Panchayat Raj Institutions in Karnataka.
• Provide formula-based Block grants to 1341 GPs in the ‘Most Backward Talukas’
• Revamp financial management and procurement system.
• Improve the effectiveness of service delivery across a range of services that have devolved on them under the Karnataka Panchayath Raj Act, 1993

Unknown said...

Hi. There are speculation that KPSC MAY NOT Notify for KAS this year. any idea?

Unknown said...

Hi..can any one tell me the books for geography(Mains Exam) for KPSC Exam and also the history books.

Thanks in Advance.

prajwala said...

sir is medical science an optional in kas? as far as i hav seen in kpsc site it is not.. kindly help me