CUET B.Ed. COQP04: INTRODUCTION
The introduction of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for the academic session 2023-24 marks a significant step in the admission process for undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Central and participating Universities. CUET aims to create a level playing field and equal opportunities for candidates nationwide, with a particular focus on those from the Northeast region and remote rural areas. By offering a single examination, CUET extends its reach far and wide, allowing candidates to seamlessly participate in the admission procedures of multiple Central Universities, fostering stronger connections between students and these academic institutions.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
1.1. MODE OF EXAMINATION
The B.Ed. COQP04 examination will exclusively utilize the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format for its administration.
The COQP04 course code is responsible for taking admission to Social Science Pedagogy.
1.2. MEDIUM OF QUESTION PAPERS
B.Ed. COQP04 examination will be conducted in a bilingual mode, which includes both English and Hindi.
1.3. STRUCTURE OF QUESTION PAPERS
MARKING SCHEME
- Each question carries 04 (four) marks. For each correct response, the candidate will get 04 (four) marks.Â
- For each incorrect response, 01 (one) mark will be deducted from the total score.Â
- Unanswered/un-attempted responses will be given no marks.
- To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as the correct option.Â
- However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Final Answer Key will be awarded marks.Â
- Â In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates irrespective of the fact who have attempted it or not
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed.)
The Program-Specific Eligibility for B.Ed. comprises Category 1A/1B/1C and II. For admission to Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), the candidates must fulfill the Program Specific Eligibility and appear in the respective CUET paper.
The COQP04 is responsible for taking admission to the subject of Social Science Pedagogy Course
OFFERED BY COLLEGE
- Department of Education (CIE)
- Maharshi Valmiki College Of Education
- Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College for Women(W)
- BHU University
SYLLABUS FOR COQP04
DETAILED SYLLABUS ANALYSIS
PART A – 25 QUESTIONS
- English Or Hindi Comprehension.
- General Awareness / Current Affairs.
- Reasoning / Verbal Ability /Â Analytical Skills.
- Mathematical /Quantitative Ability.
PART B – 75 QUESTIONS
- History
- Political Science
- GeographyÂ
- Economics
- CommerceÂ
- Home Science
HISTORY
Harappan/ Indus Civilization, Vedic Culture, Culture-Regions/ Potteries, Mahajanpada Periods, Post-Maurya/Pre-Gupta Period, The Sangam Period, Gupta Period, Post Gupta Period/ Vardhana Dynasty, Sultanate Period, Vijayanagar and Other Kingdoms, Religious Movements/Bhakti Perios, Mughal Periods, Few Topics from Modern India-Advent of Europeans and Britishers.
INDIAN POLITY
Evolution of Indian Constitution, Making and Constituent Assembly, Preamble, Parts, Article, Schedules and Amendments, Federal and Unitary Features, Fundamental Duties and Rights, Basic Definitions of Unicameral, Bicameral, Federalism, Justice Systems, etc.
Understanding of Polity, Democracy, and Modern Political Thinkers Like Immanuel, Kant, Karl Marx, Antonio Gramsci, Hegel, Gingsberg, Laski, William Blackstone, etc.Â
Basic Understanding of Russia and French Revolution
ECONOMICS
Economic Growth and Development, National Income, Money and Banking, Determination of Income and Employment, Open Economics and Macroeconomics, Theory of Consumer Behaviour, Production, and Cost, Theory of the firm under perfect Competition, Non-Competitive Market, Theory of technological Dualism, Theory of Golden age, Lewis theory of unlimited supply of labour, Quasi rent, Game theory, Mean,Mode , and Median, Green Revolution, Vicious Cycle of poverty
GEOGRAPHY
Continents and Oceans, Layers of Atmosphere, Zones of Geosynclines, Latitude and Longitudes, Salinity of Oceans and seas, Epiphytes, Koppen’s Climate, Various Landforms, Diversity in forest, Idea of population and Census
TEACHING APTITUDE
Nature of Teaching, Objective of Teaching, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Level of Teaching, Characteristics of Teaching, Teacher – Teacher-learner relation, Factors affecting learning, Role of teacher, Qualities of Effective teaching, Methods of teaching, Teaching aids, Types of education, Evaluation Method, Micro Teaching, SWAYAM, SWAYAM PRABHA, MOOCS, Inclusive Education, Progressive Education.
HOME SCIENCE
Pasteurization, Bio-Catalyst, Fibre to Fabrics, Plant Extraction, Ecology,Diversity, Convention and Protocols
RESERVATION
Indian Nationals belonging to certain categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Government of India. The categories and the extent of reservation are as follows:
- General category belonging to Economically Weaker Section (GEN- EWS) – 10% of seats in every course. The benefit of reservation will be given only to those General category candidates who satisfy the conditions given in the OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II dated 17 January 2019, issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The criteria for GEN-EWS will be as per the prevailing norms and/or notifications of the Government of India.
- Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer (OBC- NCL) – 27% of seats in every course. i. OBCs should be listed in the current updated central list of OBCs (http://www.ncbc.nic.in). ii. OBCs present in the State list but not covered in the central list of OBCs (as per the list in http://www.ncbc.nic.in) are NOT eligible to claim the reservation. iii. The criteria for OBC-NCL will be as per the notification of the Government of India. iv. Candidates belonging to the creamy layer of OBC are NOT entitled to reservation. Such candidates are treated as belonging to the general (GEN), i.e. unreserved category, and they will be eligible only for the OPEN seats – the seats for which all candidates are eligible.
- Scheduled Caste (SC) – 15% of seats in every course.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) – 7.5% of seats in every course.
- Persons with Disability (PwD) – 5% seats in each of the GENERAL, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST category seats. i. Candidates with at least 40% impairment irrespective of the type of disability shall be eligible for the benefits of the PwD category. ii. Leprosy-cured candidates who are otherwise fit to pursue the courses are also included in this category. iii. Candidates with less than 40% disability, but difficulty in writing, as prescribed by the Competent Authority, are also included in this category.
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CONCLUSION
A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Social Science is an undergraduate degree program that equips individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to become educators in the field of social sciences. This program combines pedagogical training with a focus on various social science subjects, including history, geography, political science, sociology, economics, and psychology.
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