Karnataka Police Recruitment: Syllabus, Pattern, Books & Preparation Tips

Syllabus for Mental Ability (MA)

1. Embedded Figures
2. Figurative Classification
3. Similarities and Differences
4. Analogies
5. Non-Verbal Series
6. Coding and Decoding
7. Figurative Series
8. Arithmetic Number Series
9. Symbolic or Number Classification
10. Number Series
11. Venn Diagrams
12. Space Visualization
13. Visual Memory
14. Relationship concepts
15. Discrimination
16. Spatial Orientation
17. Semantic Classification
18. Figurative Analogy
19. Arithmetical Reasoning
20. Semantic Analogy

Syllabus for Eng/Kannada language

1. Articles
2. Conclusion
3. Vocabulary
4. Subject
5. Word Formation
6. Theme detection
7. Comprehension
8. Fill in the blanks
9. Unseen Passages
10. Sentence Rearrangement
11. Tenses
12. Verb and Adverb
13. Error Correction
14. Grammar
15. Synonyms
16. Verb Agreement
17. Antonyms
18. Passage Completion
19. Idioms and Phrases
20. Sentence Completion

Syllabus for General Studies

1. Social Studies
2. Physics
3. EVS
4. GK
5. Chemistry
6. Geography

KSP Exams Pattern 2021

KSP Exams gets divided into three categories:

1. Firstly, the written exam.
2. Secondly, the Physical Standard exam.
3. Then, the Physical Endurance exam.
4. Lastly, the Medical exam.

The minimum qualifying score for the applicants is 30.

The KSP Exams Pattern is necessary for the applicants.

They can plan a schedule and study for the exam.

They can prepare themselves better before sitting for the exam.

Hence, the KSP Exams Pattern can give an idea to the students on how the questions will come. What will be the marks given, what will be the exam duration. Two subject papers are very much necessary for this exam. Firstly, the Language Paper. Secondly, the General Studies Paper.

The Written Exam Paper Pattern for Prelims Exam 2021

1. Firstly, the Prelims Exam has two papers. Hence, the total number of questions on the exam paper is 200 (50+150).
2. Hence, the total timing of the exam is 90 minutes. Each paper has 45 minutes to solve.
3. Therefore, the exam has a total of 200 marks. There are 200 questions (50 marks + 150 marks).
4. The 1^st paper will have descriptive-type questions. The 2^nd paper will have MCQ questions.
5. The MCQ question papers will have negative markings. 1/4^th of negative marking will get deducted for every incorrect answer.
6. Also, the 1^st Paper is a language paper. It will consist of questions on the Eng/Kannada language. This paper has a total of 50 marks.
7. Lastly, the 2^nd Paper is MCQ questions type. The subject for this paper gets based on a General Studies paper. This paper has a total of 150 questions. Hence, it will have 150 marks (1 mark for each).

The Written Exam Paper Pattern for Mains Exam 2021

1. For Mains Exam, only descriptive questions come.
2. Just like the Prelims Exam Paper-I, the Mains exam paper is also a language paper.
3. It will consist of questions based on the Eng/Kannada language. The questions include essay writing, translation, summary writing, etc.
4. This paper has a total of 50 marks as there will be 50 questions.
5. The essay writing will have 20 marks.
6. The summary writing will have ten marks.
7. The translation writing will be 20 marks.
8. The translation paper will have translation questions from Eng to Kannada and Kannada to Eng. The essay and summary writing can get written down in Eng/Kannada language. It depends on the applicant’s desires.
9. The exam paper timing will be of 90 minutes.

Recommended books for KSP Exams

The KSP Exam has four stages of exam.

The first and foremost is the written exam.

It is the most necessary stage.

The applicants have to pass this stage successfully. Then, only they can go to the next one, which is Physical Standard Exam.

Hence, the applicants have to prepare themselves better for the written exam. For that, they have to buy the best books possible for the subject papers. The two subject papers for this exam are General Awareness (GA) and MA. These two exam papers can get hard. Hence, it is necessary to follow some books for these two subject papers.

The most popular and recommended books are below.

Recommended Books for GA

Recommended Books for MA

Preparation Tips for KSP Exams

The KSP Exam can start from September 2021 tentatively. Hence, the applicants must start preparing now for the exam. Then, only they can get prepared better for the upcoming exam. There are some tips and plans that the applicants should follow. It is for getting high marks and for their successful results. Hence, the applicants must plan a proper schedule and work hard according to that. It will increase their chance of getting successful in the exam with the best marks. They will get tension-free while giving the exam.

1. Firstly, the applicants need to practice mock exams, practice exams, exam series, etc. It will make them confident and prepared better for the exam.
2. Secondly, the applicants must download and save the KSP syllabus and KSP Exams Pattern. It will help the applicants to gain knowledge about the exam. The applicants must visit the official website regularly to stay updated regarding the syllabus and KSP Exams Pattern.
3. Next, the applicants must practice the mock exams and different exam series. It will help the applicants get aware of the question types in the exam.
4. Also, the applicants must solve the previous year’s question papers regularly. It will help them understand the pattern of the exam.
5. Lastly, the applicants must set a timer watch when practicing the mock papers. It will help them to understand the time limit and their speed. The students can work on it after if they are not good at writing fast initially.
6. Also, the applicants must read newspapers daily. It will enhance their GK and GA. Both of these are very important for passing the written KSP exam successfully.

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FAQ’s

Q. Which is the most recommended book for GA in KSP Exams?

The General Static knowledge published by Arihant Publications is the most recommended book for GA in KSP Exams.

Q. How can the applicant manage to finish the KSP Exams paper within time?

The applicant must practice solving papers at home while setting a timer watch. In this way, the applicants can get aware of the speed and timing of the exam. Hence, the applicants must try to attempt the known questions at first. Then, they can try to attempt the tough questions. They can have enough time in their hands to solve them.

Q. What is the syllabus for KSP Prelims Exams?

The applicants must study topics from two main subjects for the Prelims Exams – GK and MA.

Q. Which is the most recommended book for MA in KSP Exams?

A New Approach to Non-Verbal and Verbal Reasoning authored by Indu Sijwali and BS Sijwali is the most recommended book for MA in KSP Exams.

Q. How many questions will come from the General Studies paper in KSP Prelims Exams?

The General Studies paper in KSP Prelims Exams will have 150 questions (1 mark for each question).