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How to Prepare for HSEE Exam
Name of the exam: HSEE (Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination)
Nationality: Indian, Foreign nationals
Age Limit: 25 years for General-category candidates, 5 years of relaxation for SC/ST candidates.
Educational Qualifications:
- 10+2 from a recognised education system inIndia.
- Pre-university examination of a recognised board or university.
- Foreign university/college degree equivalent to 10+2 system inIndia.
- HSC Vocational Examination
HSEE, in its present form, offers two streams:
- Integrated M.A. in English Studies
- Integrated M.A. in Development Studies
Test centers for HSEE: Bangalore, Chennai,Coimbatore,Hyderabad,Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai,New Delhi, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Time of exam: Once every year. The examination will be held on Sunday, 20 April 2014.
Eligibility for the HSEE
The integrated five-year Master of Arts course has 46 seats, 23 for each stream.
| Category | Percentage of marks in QE |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | 60 |
| SC/ST/PD | 55 |
HSEE Examination pattern
The HSEE Entrance Test is segregated into two parts. The selection of applicants is made on basis of their performance in both parts.
| HSEE | Time | Mode | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part One | 150 minutes | Online | Questions on Analytical and Quantitative Ability, General Knowledge and English and Comprehension skill. |
| Part Two | 30 minutes | Written | An essay in English on the given subject |
Application for the HSEE
Applications for the HSEE are submitted online. The applicants need to log in to HSEE website http://hsee.iitm.ac.in and thereafter follow the guidelines to complete the application. Note that data once submitted cannot be changed.
Preparing for the HSEE
- If you opt for HSEE it is necessary to practice solving sample question papers on a regular basis.
- The students need to develop knowledge on current events and developments in the world. They also need to sharpen their analytical and writing skills.
- For Part One of the exam, you can prepare from books prescribed for Banking and other exams with a matching pattern. This way, you can be sure of high-quality material.
- Apart from using textbooks of 10+2 education system, you need to enhance your general awareness and knowledge to clear HSEE. This means staying abreast of the latest happenings by watching informative TV shows, reading publications, etc.
- Use the history and sociology books of BA courses for HSEE preparation. However, don't just be limited to the given material only. Refer to external source to build a well-rounded perspective.
- For General Knowledge, you may opt for a popular Year Book for building a foundation. Because these can get a little dated, it is also advisable that you subscribe to a good current affairs magazine.
- Understand that the writing section is what creates the most difference. You should go the extra mile by reading a book or two by important people in the field of administration, law, economy, etc.
Syllabus for HSEE
| Subjects | Distribution of marks | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25.00% | Reading skills, Grammar and Vocabulary |
| Analytical and Quantitative Ability | 25.00% | Numbers, Algebra, Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM), Calendar, Basic Statistics - Average, Ratio and proportion, Profit and Loss, Percentages, Simple and Compound Interest, Work and time, Discount, Age sums, linear equations, elementary trigonometry. Data Interpretation, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, brainteasers, and patterns |
| General Studies- 4 sections | 50.00% | Indian Economy, Indian Society and Culture, World Affairs and Environment and Ecology |
| Online Application process (HSEE website) - Starts | 12/18/13 |
|---|---|
| Online Application process (HSEE website) - Ends | 01/17/14 |
| Payment of examination fee through Indian Bank challan - Starts | 12/18/13 |
| Payment of examination fee through Indian Bank challan - Ends | 01/24/14 |
| Last date for receiving Completed Application from the candidate by registered or speed post | 01/27/14 |
| Admit Card availability for download (from HSEE website) by candidates - Starts | 03/17/14 |
| Admit Card availability for download (from HSEE website) by candidate - Ends | 04/17/14 |
| HSEE-2014 online Examination | 04/20/14 |
| Result declaration on HSEE Website | 05/14/14 |
| Offer Letters to Candidates - Starts | 05/15/14 |
Exam Marks Cut Off
Last Updated on : January 19, 2016
