hcu entrance exam pattern and model papers

Mode of the Exam

Offline

Medium

English (Except the language papers)

Total Papers

1

Sections

2: Part A and Part B

Types of Question

Objective Type (MCQ)

Duration of the Exam

2 Hours

Total Questions

100

Total Marks

100

Name of Degree Course

Important Topics

MSc in Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics /Statistics

• Sets

• Sequences

• Series

• Limits

• Continuity

• Differentiation

• Integration

• Graphs of Functions

• Coordinate Geometry of two and three dimensions

• Group Theory

• Ring Theory

• Vector Spaces

• Matrices

• Determinants

• Linear Transformations

• Rank

• Nullity

• Eigenvalues

• System of Linear Equations

• Elementary Probability and Logical reasoning

M.Sc Physics

• Mechanics

• General properties of matter

• Heat and thermodynamics

• Wave motion

• Electricity and magnetism

• Light

• Modern physics

• Electronics and Measurements

• Algebraic equations

• Differential and Integral calculus including limits Vectors

• Matrices and Determinants

• Elementary differential equations and Elementary functions and their graphs

MA Philosophy

• Reading and Comprehension

• Quantitative Reasoning

• Analytical Reasoning

MA Hindi

• History of Hindi Language and Literature

• Works of prominent personalities of Hindi Language and Literature

• Scientific and academic topics related to Hindi language and literature

• General Hindi Grammar/Linguistics

MA Telugu

• Classical and modern literary works

• Genres

• Authors

• Quotations

• Grammar

• Chandas

• Alankaras

• Andhra Culture

• History of literature, and history of Telugu language

• General Knowledge

• Current Events

MA Comparative Literature

• English language knowledge

• Literary comprehension skills

• Awareness of  Indian / world literature

• Literary criticism/theory and contemporary trends/movements

MA History

• Indian history

• World history

• Comprehension

MA Political Science

• Political Theory and Thought (including Indian Thought)

• Indian Government and Politics

• Public Administration

• International Relations

• Comparative Government and Politics

M.Ed

• Logical Reasoning

• Current Affairs in Education

• English Language Competency

• B.Ed syllabus (as per NCTE norms)

MA Gender Studies

• Comprehension

• Concepts related to Gender

• Reasoning and Interpretation related to Gender

• Gender Awareness

• Contemporary Gender issues

MA Economics

• Microeconomic Theory

• Macroeconomic Theory

• International Economics

• Public Finance

• Basic Mathematics

• Basic Statistics

• Economic Development

• Indian Economy

MA Communication (Media Practice/Media Studies)

• General knowledge

• Current affairs

• Media awareness

• Logical reasoning

• English language

• Analytical skill