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Calcutta University Exam Pattern 2023 - The University of Calcutta no longer conducts exam for admission to UG and PG law courses. It accepts admissions to both BA LLB and LLM programmes through a merit-based admission process based on the marks obtained by candidates in their respective qualifying exams. The University of Calcutta will be conducting Calcutta University entrance exam 2023 in offline mode for BA LLB and LLM admission.Â
Candidates taking Calcutta University Entrance Exam and LLM courses at CU should prepare well for the examination in order to score well and, secure a merit rank in the examination. To prepare for the Calcutta University entrance exam 2023, candidates can take the help of the tips shared in this article.Â
Make a preparation strategy for Calcutta University Entrance Exam
The candidates can prepare for the law entrance exam following a preparation strategy as under:Â
Step 1: Make a preparation time-tableÂ
Step 2: Know the details of the exam pattern and syllabus
Step 3: Get study material including, books and sample papers for practisingÂ
Step 4: Analyse preparation, take mock tests and revise
Calcutta University Entrance Exam Pattern 2023
The entrance exam pattern of Calcutta University includes details of exam mode, type of questions, marking scheme and more. Here are some details of the Calcutta University entrance exam 2023Â exam pattern:Â
For BA LLB:
- Type of questions:Â MCQ only
- Total marks:Â 100
- Negative marking:Â None
- Time:Â 2.5 hours
- Mode:Â offline
For LLM course:
- Type of questions:Â MCQ and Subjective
- Total marks:Â 100 (60 marks for MCQ, and 40 marks for subjective test)
- Time:Â 1.5 hours
- Mode:Â offline
Calcutta University Entrance Exam 2023 Subjects
The question paper will be based on four main subjects - General English, General Awareness & Current Affairs, General Mathematics and Reasoning. Therefore, candidates should go through the syllabus and weightage of each section in the examination. Here it is:Â
| Sections | Topics |
|---|---|
| General English | Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Inference-based questions, Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Usage, Foreign Words/Phrase, Para Jumbles |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | International events, UN bodies, Major developments in the areas of sports, geopolitics and important environmental agreements, Current affairs, Eminent personalities, Awards and honours |
| General Mathematics | Average, Numbers, Geometry, Probability, Quadratic equations, Arithmetic progression/ geometric progression, Ratios proportions, Basic algebra, Mensuration, Statistics, Profit and loss, Mensuration, Time and work |
| Reasoning (Verbal & Non-Verbal) | Series, Blood Relations, Sequences, Directions, Critical Reasoning, Syllogism, Arguments and Conclusions, Analogy |
Books for Calcutta University Entrance Exam Preparation 2023
Here are some section-wise books that candidates can practise to prepare for Calcutta University entrance exam 2023:Â
Books for General English
- Objective General English 2023 by A P BhardwajÂ
- Objective General English 2023 by R S Aggarwal
- Word Power Made Easy by NormanÂ
Books for General Awareness
- Manorama Year Book
- Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant PublicationsÂ
- Lucent’s Objective GK 2023
Books for General Mathematics
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams
- 30 days wonder for Maths
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic
Books for Reasoning
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Analytical Reasoning (English) by M K Pandey
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