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ACC is a vital entry route for the PBOR and it is the system’s responsibility to ensure that adequate number of right candidates succeed in obtaining commission as officers through the route. The syllabus has been designed as per the current trend available for the selection.

The ACC entrance exam procedure (New Pattern) is given below:

Written test

1. Paper 1 – General Mental ability test (GMAT)

2. Paper 2 – Current & General awareness test (CGAT)

3. Paper 3 – Interactive Communicative English (ICE)

4. Paper 4 – Academic Content Test (ACT)

Each paper will be of 300 marks and 3 hrs duration. All papers are objective type paper

except paper 3 (ICE), which will be partly descriptive.

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ACC (NEW PATTERN) ENTRANCE EXAM STUDY MATERIALS

Reasoning Ability (Verbal) 150 Marks. Non-verbal Reasoning 30 Marks. Numerical Ability 120 Marks.

1. General Mental Ability Test (GMAT) paper will be aimed at testing the candidate’s

intellectual ability. This paper will have two types of questions – Argument and Data

Sufficiency. There will be 150 objective type questions of two marks each. The paper will

consist of the following three sections :-

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syllabus of ACC (New Pattern). You have to focus your studies as per the weightege of

the marks each section carries. Here in GMAT you have to focus more on the verbal

reasoning and numerical ability.

2. Broad topics to be covered in this paper will be as under:-

(a) Reasoning Ability (Verbal). (i) Series. Questions based on series containing alphabetical letters or

Verbal Reasoning

Numerical Ablity

Non-Verbal Reasoning

PAPER I – GENERAL MENTAL ABILITY TEST (GMAT) Duration – 3 Hours Max Marks – 300

numbers or alphabetical letter-numbers missing on continuity. In the series, all

terms are followed by a particular rule or pattern. A candidate is required to

find out the particular rule or pattern which each term follows and then place a

suitable term from given alternatives at the blank space. The series consists of

the following :-

(aa) Number series.

(ab) Letter series.

(ac) Letter and number mixed series.

(ii) Analogy. It expresses a degree of similarity between one thing or

process and another. It tests the ability of a candidate to determine relationship

existing.

(iii) Coding and Decoding. Questions on coding and decoding are set to

judge the candidate’s ability to decipher law that codes a particular message.

(iv) Drawing Conclusion. Questions based on ‘Drawing Conclusion’

require a candidate’s approach to arrange a group of persons, objects, books,

professions etc in respect of specified conditions or information and then reach

at the conclusion based on absolute or relative information.

(v) Ranking. The candidates are required to arrange the individuals or

objects in ascending or descending order and then solve given problem.

(vi) Blood Relations. It tests a candidate’s ability to establish relationship

between two persons and to know the relation of one person with respect to

others.

(vii) Distance and Direction Test. Candidates ability to perceive directions

and subsequently distance travel is tested on the surface of a paper between

two points.

(viii) Symbol Substitution. In these type of questions, candidates are

required to make an easy calculation. Here fundamental mathematical

operations like plus, minus, multiplication and division as well as other

equal to etc are expressed by different notations or symbols. Candidates are

required to grasp actual meaning of notations used in given expression and

then to reach at the conclusion.

(ix) Calendar and Clock. In these type of questions, generally vague

information of day/date of certain occasion or time of certain incident is given.

Candidates have to find out the final date or day or time from the given

statement.

(b) Non – Verbal Reasoning. Non-verbal reasoning is based on various types of

figures. All questions are given in figures/line drawings/symbols etc and answers are

also given in figures. There are mainly three types of non-verbal reasoning. These

are :-

(i) Series. These figures change in a systematic form from left to

right. On establishing a definite pattern of changing in the problem figures, the

candidate has to select one suitable figure from answer figures that continue

the pattern of changes in problem figures to next step.

(ii) Analogy. A pair of related figures is provided and a similar

relationship is to be established between the two other figures by choosing a

suitable figure from the set of answer figures. The first pair of question figures

is given in a specific pattern. So, the third and the fourth figures should have

the same relationship as the first and the second have.

(iii) Classification. The items of a given group are classified on the

basis of certain common characteristics they possess. One of those items

does not possess that common characteristic, and then that item or figure is to

be picked up. Hence, a candidate is required to find out that dissimilar figure.

(c) Numerical Ability. Questions on numerical ability are designed to test the

candidates ability to apprehend, understand and calculate quickly the day-to-day

problems correctly.

3. BREAKDOWN OF SYLLABUS (GMAT)

Reasoning Ability (verbal) - 75 Questions 75 x 2 = 150 Marks (a) Series - 11 Questions

(i) Number series

(ii) Letter Series

(iii) Letter & number (mixed series)

(b) Analogy - 8 Questions

(c) Coding & decoding - 8 Questions

(d) Drawing Conclusion - 8 Questions

(e) Ranking - 8 Questions

(f) Blood relation - 8 Questions

(g) Distance & Direction test- 8 Questions

(h) Symbol Substitution - 8 Questions

(j) Calendar and Clock - 8 Questions

Non – Verbal Reasoning - 15 Questions 15 x 2 = 30 Marks (a) Series - 5 Questions

(b) Analogy - 5 Questions

(c) Classification - 5 Questions

Numerical Ability - 60 Questions 60 x 2 = 120 Marks Questions on numerical ability will be designed to test the candidate’s ability to

apprehend, understand, calculate quickly and correctly the day to day problem.

1. Questions will be designed to test knowledge of current events and such matters of

everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an

educated person. These questions will be such that they do not require special study of

any discipline. The syllabus has been designed to include test of mental ability, current,

general, situational and military awareness. This will consist of 150 objective type

questions of 2 marks each. Broad topics to be covered in this paper as under:-

India.

The World.

General Polity.

Economic Scene.

General Science.

Sports.

Arts, culture and literature.

The Armed Forces.

The Universe.

Geography.

Health.

General Knowledge.

Scientific Research.

Fundamentals of Computer.

Eminent Personalities. 2. Breakdown of syllabus each topics 10 questions 150 x 2 = 300 marks

PAPER II – CURRENT AND GENERAL AWARENESS (CGA) TEST Duration – 3 Hours Max Marks – 300

1. Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and

knowledge of English Language in particular the communicative skill. There will be two

written parts for Interactive Communicative English.

Part I will consist of 120 objective type questions of one mark each for a duration of

one hour.

Part II will consist of descriptive type questions of 180 marks for a duration of two

hours. Topics to be included in each part are given as under :-

2. Part I – Objective Type Questions 120 Questions 120x1=120 Marks Time – 1 hr

1. Spotting errors - 10 Questions

2. Correcting errors - 10 Questions

3. Direct Indirect Narration - 10 Questions

4. Vocabulary Test - 10 Questions

5. Spelling Test - 10 Questions

INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH (ICE) TEST

Discriptive - 180 Marks

Objective - 120 Marks

PAPER III – INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH (ICE) TEST Duration – 3 Hours Max Marks – 300

6. Cloze Test - 10 Questions

7. Sentence Improvement Test - 10 Questions

8. Sentence Completion - 10 Questions

9. One Word Substitution - 10 Questions

10. Idioms - 10 Questions

11. Use of Articles - 10 Questions

12. Use of prepositions - 10 Questions

3. Part II – Descriptive type 180 Marks Two Hours

(i) Essay. To test the candidate’s ability to write correct, idiomatic English on any

one of the three given topics, which have a fair degree of relevance to the candidate’s

age, background and experience. Length of essay will be approximately of 300 words.

(60 Marks)

(ii) Letter. To test the candidate’s ability to convey ideas in an informal fashion on

any one subject which would usually form the theme as under :- (30 Marks)

(aa) Letter to relatives or friends.

(bb) Application to civil authority to solve a problem.

(cc) Report to the editor of a new paper.

(iii) Comprehension. To test the candidate’s comprehension of an unseen

passage as well as the extent of his vocabulary. Questions on the passage will be

framed to produce brief responses aimed at validating the above aims.

(30 Marks)

(iv) Story Writing. To test the candidate’s imagination and original writing skill.

The story to be written on a given picture or from the outline of words/phrases. The

length of the story will be approximately 100 words. (30 Marks)

(v) Short Notes. Two short notes of approximately 50 words each to be written

from a given choice of 5 to 6 topics.

(15x2 = 30 Marks)

1. This paper will be covering Mathematics, General Science and Humanities. There will be

a total of 150 objective type questions of 2 marks each. Topics to be included in each

paper and the distribution of marks will be as under:-

(a) Section A – Mathematics 50 Question (50x2=100 Marks) (i) Arithmetic - Time and distance, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Simple and

Compound Interest. (10 Questions)

(ii) Algebra (10 Questions)

(aa) Linear equations in two variables. Linear equations in two variables

and

applications involving the system of equations from different areas.

(ab) Rational Expressions . GCD and LCM of polynomials by factorization

method,

PAPER IV – ACADEMIC CONTENT TEST (ACT)

Duration – 3 Hours Max Marks – 300

meaning of rational expression addition, subtraction, multiplication of rational

expression, factorization of expression using remainder theorem, ratio and

proportion, their properties and applications.

(ac) Quadratic Equation . Meaning and standard form of a quadratic

equation

ax +bx+c = o ; (a < > o), solution of ax + bx + c = o ; (a < > o). Discriminate of

the quadratic equation and nature of the roots, formation of the quadratic

equations with given roots, applications involving quadratic equation from

several areas, factorization of quadratic formula.

(iii) Mensuration (Area and Volume). (5 Questions) Area of plane, circle, sector and segment of a circle, surface area and volume of cube,

cuboid, cone, cylinder and sphere.

(iv) Trigonometry (10 Questions)

(aa) Trigonometric Identities Sin A + Cos A = 1, Sec A = 1 + Tan A ; Cosec A = 1 + Cos A

Proving simple identities based upon the above.

Trigonometrical ratio of complementary angles

Sin (90 – A) = Cos A, Cosec (90 – A) = Sec A

Cos (90 – A) = Sin A, Sec (90 – A) = Cosec A

Tan (90 – A) = Cos A, Cos (90 – A) = Tan A

(ab) Simple problems based upon the above.

(ac) Heights and Distances. Solution of simple problems of height and

distance using trigonometrical tables and Logarithmic tables.

(v) Geometry (10 Questions)

(aa) Similar Triangles If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle, the other two sides

are divided in the same ratio.

The ratio of the areas of similar triangles is equal to the ratio of the

squares on the corresponding sides.

In a right triangle, the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of

the squares of the other two sides.

In a triangle, if the square on one side is equal to the sum of the

squares of the remaining two sides, the angle opposite the first side is

a right angle.

(ab) Circle The degree measure of an arc of a circle is twice the angle subtended

by it at any point of the alternate segment of a circle with respect to

the arc.

(ii)The angle in a semicircle is a right angle.

The arc of a circle subtending a right angle at any point of the circle in

its alternate segment is a semicircle.

Angles in the same segment of a circle are equal ; the sum of either

pair of opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral is 180.

(vi) Statistics and Probability. (5 Questions) Population and sample, measures of central tendency – mean, median and mode,

graphic representation of data and probability.

(b) Section B – General Science 50 Questions 100 Marks (i) Physics (15 Questions)

Physical Properties and states of Matter. Mass, Weight, Volume, Density

and

Specific Gravity, Principles of Archimedes, Measurement of specific gravity,

Atmospheric pressure and Barometer.

Motion of Objects, Velocity and Acceleration. Newton’s Laws of Motion,

Force and Momentum, Centre of Gravity and Stability, Gravitation, Simple

Machines – mechanical advantage, Friction, Levers and single movable pulley,

elementary ideas of work, energy and power.

Effects of Heat, Measurement of Temperature and Heat. Change of state

and

Latent Heat, Modes of transference of Heat.

Sound Waves and their Properties. Simple musical instruments.

Light, Reflection and Refraction. Spherical mirrors and lenses, Distance and

Magnification formula and Human Eye.

Magnetism, Natural and Artificial Magnets. Properties of magnet and Earth

as a magnet

Electricity. Static and current electricity, conductors and non-conductors,

Ohm’s

Law, Simple Electrical circuits, Heating, Lighting and Magnetic effects of

current,

Measurement of Electrical Power, Primary and Secondary Cells, Use of X-

rays, Dynamo and Electric generator.

(ii) Chemistry (15 Questions)

Elements, Mixtures and Compounds. Physical and chemical changes, symbols, formulae and simple chemical equations.

Properties of Air and Water. Preparation and properties of Hydrogen,

Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide, Oxidation and reduction.

Acids, Bases and Salts. Their general properties, Chlorine, Hydrochloric acid, Sulphuric acid and Ammonia.

Carbon and its different forms. Refining of petroleum.

Fertilizers. Natural and artificial.

Material used in the preparation of substances. Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety matches and Gunpowder.

Elementary Knowledge about structure of atom, atomic and molecular weight.

Elementary idea about periodic Table.

(iii) Biology (10 Questions)

Difference between the living and non-living basis of life, cells, protoplasm and tissues

Growth and reproduction – in plants and animals.

Human Body – Elementary knowledge of important organs.

Common Epidemics – their causes and prevention.

Food – source of energy for man, constituents of food and balanced diet.

Plant pests and methods of control.

Pollution of air, water and soil and preventive measures.

Heredity and Evolution.

(iv) Miscellaneous (10 Questions)

Sources of Energy.

Our Environment.

Management of Natural Resources. (c) Section C – Humanities 50 Questions 100 Marks

(i) History (15 Questions).

Modern India. Foundation and expansion of the British empire (1756 –

1818), First war of Independence (1857), India’s struggle for freedom leading

to its Independence.

Post Independence India. Achievements, problems and its role in world

peace.

The First and Second World Wars - Underlying causes.

The United Nations Organizations. Origin, structure and functions.

Democracy, Socialism and Communism. Origin, concept and meaning.

(ii) Civics (15 Questions).

Organs of Government. Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.

Constitution. Meaning, significance and its kinds, Indian Constitution –

Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and State Policy.

Forms of Government. Democratic and Non-democratic, Parliamentary and

Presidential and Unitary and Federal.

Union Public Service Commission. Composition and powers.

Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and community developments.

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India.

(iii) Geography (10 Questions).

The Solar System. Meteors, comets and Eclipses.

The Earth. Its shape and size, latitudes and longitudes, concept of time,

International date line, movements of earth and their effects

Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification, weathering, earthquake and

volcanoes.

Ocean currents and tides.

Atmosphere and its composition. Temperature and atmospheric pressure,

planetary winds, cyclones and anti-cyclones, humidity, condensation and

precipitation and types of climate.

Major Natural Regions of the world.

Regional Geography of India - Climate, natural vegetation, mineral and power

resources, location and distribution of agricultural and industrial activities.

Important Seaports and main Sea, Land and Air routes of India.

Main Items of Imports and Exports of India.

A brief about regional Geography of Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar,

Bangladesh and China.

(iv) Economics (10 Questions).

Developmental sector of Indian Economy.

Globalization.

Money and Financial System.

Consumer rights.

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ALL ABOUT ACC ENTRANCE EXAM ICE Discriptive - 180 Marks

ICE Objective - 120 Marks

CGA - 300 Marks

ACT Mathematics - 100 Marks ACT General Science - 100 Marks ACT Humanities - 100 Marks GMAT Reasoning Verbal - 150 Marks GMAT Non - Verbal 30 Marks GMAT Numerical Ablity - 120 Marks

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