DSSSB 2025 🔍 | PGT English Exam Analysis | पेपर में क्या आया, क्या छूटा? पूरी चर्चा!

Summary

In this video, Nidhi Arora and Priyanshi Ma'am analyze the D-Triple B PGT English exam, providing an insightful breakdown of its structure and difficulty level. The paper was deemed easy to moderate, with a focus on syllabus-based grammar and literature questions. Key topics included sentence rearrangement, tenses, and comprehension, with unexpected patterns in error detection and vocabulary. Literature questions aligned closely with the prescribed syllabus, with works from authors like Emily Dickinson, Anita Desai, and George Eliot. Time management is emphasized due to the CBT format of the exam, and tips are shared for efficient preparation.

Takeaways

• 😀 The D Triple B PGT exam started with the English paper being of easy to moderate level.
• 😀 Grammar questions deviated from expectations, with fewer error detection questions and more sentence rearrangement, spelling errors, and tenses-based questions.
• 😀 The paper included questions based on comprehension, with an easy-to-understand passage and direct questions based on skimming and scanning.
• 😀 Literature questions were aligned with the syllabus, with writers such as Emily Dickinson, George Eliot, and W.B. Yeats featured in the exam.
• 😀 Pedagogy (teaching methodology) questions were easier than expected, coming from topics like inclusive education and Jean Piaget.
• 😀 General English questions were mixed with grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension, while Hindi and General English were also found to be easy.
• 😀 The exam had 30% weightage for grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension, with an additional 5-10% for pedagogy.
• 😀 There were no questions from the writing section, which had been expected based on previous exams like KVS and EMRS.
• 😀 The exam format was CBT-based, with a unique system allowing candidates to attempt only 20 questions at a time, with no option to undo or redo answers.
• 😀 Students preparing for KVS PGT exams should join daily classes at 5:00 pm on YouTube for better retention and consistent progress in their studies.

Q & A

What was the general level of the D-Triple B PGT English exam?

The general level of the exam was described as easy to moderate. It wasn't too tough, and most questions were based on the prescribed syllabus.

What unexpected questions were included in the exam?

The grammar section had unexpected questions, such as sentence rearrangement and questions related to tenses, while the expected error detection and substitution questions were not included.

How were the literature questions in the D-Triple B PGT exam?

The literature questions were closely aligned with the prescribed syllabus and included authors like Emily Dickinson, Anita Desai, and George Eliot. The level was considered high but still within the expected range for the exam.

What were the major areas of focus in the grammar section of the exam?

The major areas included tenses, sentence rearrangement, and error detection. There was also a focus on vocabulary and idioms, but some areas, like error detection, were not as prevalent as expected.

Were there any questions on writing skills in the exam?

No, there were no questions on writing skills or composition in the D-Triple B PGT English exam, which was an unexpected change compared to previous exams.

What kind of questions were asked in the teaching methodology section?

The questions in the teaching methodology section were at a lower level than previous exams, focusing on topics like inclusive education and Jean Piaget’s theories, similar to CTET-level questions.

What strategy helped students answer the comprehension questions efficiently?

The skimming and scanning strategy worked well for students, as the language of the comprehension passages was simple and direct questions followed.

What was the weightage of literature versus grammar in the exam?

Literature made up about 60-70% of the exam, while grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension accounted for approximately 30%. Pedagogy added an additional 5-10%.

What type of general knowledge questions were included in the exam?

The exam included general knowledge questions on topics such as Chhath Puja, fundamental duties, and the transgender bus service.

What key advice was given for time management during the exam?

It was emphasized that students must manage their time effectively, as the D-Triple B PGT exam is a CBT format with 20 questions per set, and no option to undo or redo answers.