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: Fundamentals of CommunicationUnit 2: Listening and Speaking SkillsUnit 3: Reading and Writing Skills
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Part 2 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 2Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.
Unit 4: Presentation, Group Discussion and InterviewUnit 5: Professional Etiquette and Interpersonal 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 · 30 topics
01Unit 1: Fundamentals of Communication
6 topics+
- Meaning, process and elements of communication
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Formal and informal channels, grapevine
- Barriers to communication and how to overcome them
- 7 Cs of effective communication
- Body language: kinesics, proxemics, paralanguage
02Unit 2: Listening and Speaking Skills
6 topics+
- Types of listening and barriers to listening
- Active listening techniques
- Pronunciation, stress and intonation
- Voice modulation and paralanguage
- Conversation, small talk and telephone etiquette
- Public speaking and extempore
03Unit 3: Reading and Writing Skills
6 topics+
- Reading techniques: skimming, scanning, intensive and extensive reading
- Comprehension and note making
- Paragraph and precis writing
- Formal letters and job applications
- E-mail writing and netiquette
- Resume writing
04Unit 4: Presentation, Group Discussion and Interview
6 topics+
- Planning and structuring a presentation
- Using slides and visual aids
- Handling questions and stage fear
- Group discussion: purpose, types, roles and evaluation
- Interview types and preparation
- Answering techniques (STAR method) and mock interviews
05Unit 5: Professional Etiquette and Interpersonal Skills
6 topics+
- Workplace and meeting etiquette
- Teamwork and leadership
- Time management and the Eisenhower matrix
- Emotional intelligence
- Stress management and positive attitude
- Professional ethics and personal grooming
About this course
You will be able to
- Explain the communication process, its types and barriers and apply the 7 Cs of communication
- Listen actively and speak clearly with correct pronunciation, tone and body language
- Read with skimming and scanning techniques and write emails, letters and short reports
- Make effective presentations and take part confidently in group discussions
- Face job interviews using proper preparation and answering techniques
- Practise professional etiquette, teamwork, time management and emotional intelligence
Who it is for
- B.Tech first-year students (Semester 1) of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science and Information Technology branches under AKTU
- Students who want to improve spoken English, confidence and placement readiness
- Hindi-medium students who need structured communication practice
What you need
- Basic English reading and writing ability
- Willingness to take part in speaking activities, presentations and mock GDs
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 is followed?
The current AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) B.Tech syllabus of Soft Skills (Semester 1, all branches). If your university or college follows a different syllabus, the centre teaches from your own university syllabus.
Is the course only theory?
No. Along with the theory paper, students practise presentations, mock group discussions and mock interviews in class.
Will it help in placements?
Yes. Resume writing, GD and interview practice in this course directly support campus placement preparation.
