Syllabus

Group 1 Prelims Syllabus

PART – A 

Unit I: General Science (10 Questions) Scientific knowledge and scientific temper – Power of reasoning – Rote learning vs conceptual learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present, and future; Nature of universe – General scientific laws – Mechanics – Properties of matter, force, motion, and energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, heat, nuclear physics, laser, electronics, and communications; Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts, petroleum products, fertilizers, pesticides; Main concepts of life science, classification of living organisms, evolution, genetics, physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene, human diseases; Environment and ecology; Latest inventions in science and technology; Current affairs.

Unit II: Geography of India (10 Questions) Location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India – Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources – Forest and Wildlife – Agricultural pattern; Transport – Communication; Social Geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes; Natural calamity – Disaster management – Environmental pollution – Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy; Geographical landmarks; Current affairs.

Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (25 Questions) Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian History; Change and continuity in the socio-cultural history of India; National Renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, and others; Different modes of agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements; Communalism and Partition; Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom; India as a Secular State, Social Harmony; Prominent personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy; National symbols – Eminent personalities and places in news – Sports – Books and Authors; Current affairs.

Unit IV: Indian Polity (40 Questions) Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory – Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy – Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj – Spirit of federalism: Centre – State relationships – Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of Law – Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lok Ayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection Forums, Human Rights Charter; Political parties and political system in India; Current affairs.

Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (50 Questions) Nature of Indian Economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Aayog; Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax; Structure of Indian economy and employment generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty; Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of social reform movements in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu – Political parties and welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind the reservation policy, and access to the social resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu – Social justice and social harmony as the cornerstones of socio-economic development; Education and health systems in Tamil Nadu; Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth; Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields; e-Governance in Tamil Nadu; Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in public delivery systems; Current socio-economic issues; Current affairs.

Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (40 Questions) History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries, Tamil literature from Sangam age till contemporary times; Thirukkural – Significance as a secular literature – Relevance to everyday life, Impact of Thirukkural on humanity, Thirukkural and universal values – Relevance to Socio-politicoeconomic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural; Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle; Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement, and principles underlying both these movements; Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna. 

PART – B Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard – 25 Questions) 

Unit I: Aptitude (15 Questions) Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio and Proportion – Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work

Unit II: Reasoning (10 Questions) Logical reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual reasoning – Alpha numeric reasoning – Number series

Group 2/2A Prelims Syllabus 

PART – A 

Unit I: General Science (5 Questions) Scientific knowledge and scientific temper – Power of reasoning – Rote learning vs conceptual learning – Science as a tool to understand the past, present, and future; Nature of universe – General scientific laws – Mechanics – Properties of matter, force, motion, and energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, heat, nuclear physics, laser, electronics, and communications; Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts, petroleum products, fertilizers, pesticides; Main concepts of life science, classification of living organisms, evolution, genetics, physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene, human diseases; Environment and ecology; Latest inventions in science and technology; Current affairs.

Unit II: Geography of India (5 Questions) Location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate – Water resources – Rivers in India – Soil, Minerals and Natural Resources – Forest and Wildlife – Agricultural pattern; Transport – Communication; Social Geography – Population density and distribution – Racial, linguistic groups and major tribes; Natural calamity – Disaster management; Environmental pollution – Reasons and preventive measures – Climate change – Green energy; Geographical landmarks; Current affairs.

Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (10 Questions) Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – Age of Vijayanagaram and Bahmani Kingdoms – South Indian History; National Renaissance – Early uprising against British rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Thanthai Periyar, Rajaji, Subash Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, and others; Different modes of agitation: Growth of Satyagraha and Militant Movements; Communalism and Partition; Change and continuity in the socio-cultural history of India; Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom; India as a secular state, Social harmony; Prominent personalities in various spheres – Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy. 

Unit IV: Indian Polity (15 Questions) Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State and Union Territory – Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy – Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj – Spirit of federalism: Centre – State relationships – Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of Law – Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and Lok Ayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection Forums, Human Rights Charter; Political parties and political system in India; Current affairs. 

Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions) Nature of Indian Economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Aayog; Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax; Structure of Indian Economy and Employment Generation, Land Reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture – Industrial growth – Rural welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty; Human Development Indicators in Tamil Nadu and a comparative assessment across the Country – Impact of social reform movements in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu – Political parties, and welfare schemes for various sections of people – Rationale behind the reservation policy, and access to the social resources – Economic trends in Tamil Nadu – Role and impact of social welfare schemes in the socio-economic development of Tamil Nadu – Social Justice and social harmony as the cornerstones of socio-economic development; Education and health systems in Tamil Nadu; Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth; Achievements of Tamil Nadu in various fields; e-Governance in Tamil Nadu; Public awareness and General administration – Welfare oriented Government schemes and their utility, Problems in public delivery systems; Current socio-economic issues; Current affairs. 

Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions) History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries, Tamil literature from Sangam age till contemporary times – Thirukkural – Significance as a secular literature – Relevance to everyday life, Impact of Thirukkural on humanity, Thirukkural and universal values – Relevance to Socio-politicoeconomic affairs, Philosophical content in Thirukkural; Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle; Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu – Justice Party, Growth of Rationalism – Self Respect Movement, Dravidian Movement, and principles underlying both these movements; Contributions of Thanthai Periyar and Perarignar Anna. 

PART – B: Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard – 25 Questions)

Unit I: Aptitude (15 Questions) Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio and Proportion – Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.

Unit II: Reasoning (10 Questions) Logical reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual reasoning – Alpha numeric reasoning – Number series. General Tamil (இலக்கணம், சொல்லகராதி, எழுதும் திறன், கலைச்சொற்கள், வாசித்தல் – புரிந்து கொள்ளும் திறன், எளிய மொழிபெயர்ப்பு, இலக்கியம், தமிழ் அறிஞர்களும், தமிழ்த்தொண்டும்), General English (Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing Skills, Technical Terms, Reading Comprehension, Translation, Literary Works – Poems, Prose)

Group 4 Prelims Syllabus 

Unit I: General Science (5 Questions) Nature of Universe – Measurement of physical quantities – General scientific laws in motion – force, pressure, and energy – Everyday application of the basic principles of mechanics, electricity, magnetism, light, sound, heat, and nuclear physics in our daily life; Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts, petroleum products, fertilizers, pesticides, metallurgy, and food adulterants; main concepts of life science, classification of living organisms, evolution, genetics, physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene, human diseases; Environmental science; Latest inventions in science and technology; Current affairs. 

Unit II: Geography (5 Questions) Earth location – Physical features – Monsoon, rainfall, weather, and climate – Water resources – Rivers – Soil, Minerals, and Natural resources – Forest and Wildlife – Agriculture pattern; Transport – Communication; Population density and distribution in Tamil Nadu and India; Calamities – Disaster management – Environment – Climate change; Geographical landmarks; Current affairs. 

Unit III: History, Culture of India, and Indian National Movement (10 Questions) Indus Valley Civilization – Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas – South Indian History; National Renaissance – Early uprising against British Rule – Indian National Congress – Emergence of Leaders – B.R.Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Bharathiar, V.O.Chidambaranar, Thanthai Periyar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Rabindranath Tagore, Kamarajar, Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Rajaji, Subhash Chandra Bose, Muthulaksmi Ammaiyar, Muvalur Ramamirtham, and other National Leaders; Different modes of agitation of Tamil Nadu and movements; Characteristics of Indian Culture, Unity in Diversity – Race, Language, Custom; India as a secular state. 

Unit IV: Indian Polity (15 Questions) Constitution of India – Preamble to the Constitution – Salient features of the Constitution – Union, State, and Union Territory; Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy; Union Executive, Union Legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local Governments, Panchayat Raj; Spirit of federalism: Centre – State relationships; Election – Judiciary in India – Rule of Law; Corruption in public life – Anti-Corruption measures – Lokpal and Lokayukta – Right to Information – Empowerment of Women – Consumer Protection Forums – Human Rights Charter; Political parties and political system in Tamil Nadu and India; Current affairs. 

Unit V: Indian Economy and Development Administration in Tamil Nadu (20 Questions) Nature of Indian economy – Five-year plan models – an assessment – Planning Commission and Niti Aayog; Sources of revenue – Reserve Bank of India – Finance Commission – Resource sharing between Union and State Governments – Goods and Services Tax; Economic trends – Employment generation, Land reforms and Agriculture – Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture; Industrial growth – Rural Welfare oriented programmes – Social problems – Population, Education, Health, Employment, Poverty; Social Justice and Social Harmony as the cornerstones of socioeconomic development; Education and Health systems in Tamil Nadu; Geography of Tamil Nadu and its impact on economic growth; Welfare schemes of Government; Current socio-economic issues; Current affairs. 

Unit VI: History, Culture, Heritage, and Socio-Political Movements of Tamil Nadu (20 Questions) History of Tamil Society, related archaeological discoveries – Tamil Literature from Sangam age till contemporary times; Thirukkural – Significance as a Secular Literature – Relevance to everyday life – Impact of Thirukkural on Humanity – Thirukkural and Universal Values – Relevance to Sociopolitico-economic affairs – Philosophical content in Thirukkural; Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle – Early agitations against British Rule – Role of women in freedom struggle; Various Social reformers, Social reform movements and Social transformation of Tamil Nadu.

PART – B: Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard – 25 Questions) 

Unit I: Aptitude (15 Questions) Simplification – Percentage – Highest Common Factor (HCF) – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) – Ratio and Proportion – Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work.

Unit II: Reasoning (10 Questions) Logical reasoning – Puzzles – Dice – Visual reasoning – Alpha numeric reasoning – Number series. General Tamil (இலக்கணம், சொல்லகராதி, எழுதும் திறன், கலைச்சொற்கள், வாசித்தல் – புரிந்து கொள்ளும் திறன், எளிய மொழிபெயர்ப்பு, இலக்கியம், தமிழ் அறிஞர்களும், தமிழ்த்தொண்டும்), General English (Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing Skills, Technical Terms, Reading Comprehension, Translation, Literary Works – Poems, Prose)