Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Part 1 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 1Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.
Unit 1: Reading ComprehensionUnit 2: VocabularyUnit 3: Grammar
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Part 2 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 2Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.
Unit 4: Writing SkillsUnit 5: Spoken English and Soft Skills
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Unit tests & assignmentsयूनिट टेस्टRegular tests in the university / board pattern.
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Semester 1 exam (university / board)विश्वविद्यालय / बोर्ड परीक्षाPrevious papers and full revision before the exam.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम
1 subject · 5 chapters · 21 topics
01Unit 1: Reading Comprehension
4 topics+
- Reading skills: skimming and scanning
- Comprehension of agricultural and general passages
- Note making and summarising
- Precis writing
02Unit 2: Vocabulary
4 topics+
- Synonyms and antonyms
- One-word substitution
- Idioms and phrases
- Commonly confused words and spellings
03Unit 3: Grammar
5 topics+
- Tenses
- Active and passive voice
- Direct and indirect speech
- Articles and prepositions
- Subject-verb agreement
04Unit 4: Writing Skills
4 topics+
- Formal and informal letters
- Report and memo writing
- Notice and circular
- CV and job application
05Unit 5: Spoken English and Soft Skills
4 topics+
- Sounds of English and pronunciation
- Presentation skills
- Group discussion
- Interview skills
About this course
You will be able to
- Read passages and answer comprehension questions using skimming and scanning
- Use correct grammar: tenses, voice, narration, articles, prepositions and concord
- Build vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitutes and idioms
- Write a precis, formal letter, report, notice, memo and CV
- Speak clearly with correct pronunciation; take part in presentations, group discussions and interviews
Who it is for
- B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of Semester 1 (ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus)
- Students of UP agriculture colleges preparing for semester exams or back papers
- Aspirants revising basics for ICAR / state agriculture exams
What you need
- 10+2 level English
- Notebook and an English dictionary
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Student login →
Questions
Which syllabus does this course follow?
It follows the ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus of B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, Semester 1, used by UP agricultural universities and agriculture colleges.
What if my university syllabus is different?
The centre follows your own university's syllabus and previous papers; units missing here are added for your batch.
I am weak in English. Can I join?
Yes - classes start from basic grammar and are explained in simple English and Hindi.
Does it help for competitive exams?
Yes - the same topics are asked in ICAR AIEEA PG, JRF, state agriculture officer and banking AFO exams.
