Employability Skills-Sec Notification Syllabus-23
Employability Skills-Sec Notification Syllabus-23
Works; Bachelor of Arts/ Science/ Commerce/ Business Administration/ Social Works (Hons. With
or without Research), and Bachelor of Performing Arts, Bachelor of Visual Arts, and Bachelor of
Hotel/Hospitality Management
Course Code: 5.6
Name of the Course: Employability Skills
Course Credits No. of Hours per Total No. of Teaching Hours
Week
3 Credits 3 Hrs 45 Hrs
Course Outcomes: On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to
a) Develop systematic problem-solving abilities.
b) Enhance verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills.
c) Improve numerical and analytical abilities.
d) Enhance English language and communication skills.
Syllabus: Hours
Module No. 1: General Orientation on all Competitive Exams 5
Overview of Competitive Exams for Government Recruitment in India - Introduction, Eligibility
Criteria, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Resources.
Module No. 2: Quantitative Aptitude 20
Number system, HCF &LCM, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Ages, Percentages, Partnerships, Time,
Speed and Distance, Profit and Loss, Data Interpretation, Problems based on Simple interest, Compound
interest, Clocks, and Calendars.
Module No. 3: Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning 10
Verbal Reasoning: Data analysis, Data sufficiency, Decision making, coding & decoding, Blood relations,
Puzzle tests, Direction sense test, Problems based on Venn Diagram/Syllogisms, Alphabet test,
Arithmetical reasoning, Input/Output, Series and Seating arrangements.
Non-Verbal Reasoning: Analogy, Water images, mirror images, embedded figures, Completion of
Pattern, Paper folding, Cubes & dice, Figure Formation & Analysis.
Various activity-based learning methods such as problem-solving exercises, case studies, role-playing,
debates, group discussions, mock tests, and assessments can be conducted, in addition to any other
relevant activities for the course to ensure effective learning.
Materials:
1. https://free.aicte-india.org/Quantitative-Aptitude-Basics.php
2. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_hs19/preview
3. https://www.udemy.com/course/reasoning-verbal-non-verbal/
Note: Latest editions of books such as Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations, Modern
Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Quick Learning Objective General English by
R.S.Agarwal or Arihant Publications, and other renowned titles can be referred to enhance exam
preparation.