SHIKSHA (M. Ed.)

ENTRANCE TEST- 2021 GUIDELINES

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY 56-57, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, (D-BLOCK) JANAKPURI, NEW DELHI-110058 Phone No. 011-28521258 Website :- www.sanskrit.nic.in E-Mail :- [email protected]

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INDEX

Sl.No. Details Page No.

1. Brief Introduction of Central Sanskrit University 3

2. Eligibility for Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed) Entrance Test 4

5 3. Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) Entrance Test (SAET-2021) 5

4. Shiksha Acharya Programme Fee 5

5.A Reservation of seats 6

5.B 6

Competent Authorities for issuing the Certificates for Reserved Categories

6. Entrance Test – 2021 – Date and Timings 6

7. Examination Centers 7

8. Most Important 7

9. Instructions for filling the online application 7

10. Notable Points Before Online Applying 8

11. Duration of the Examination 8

12. Question Paper Format 9

13. Evaluation Method 9

14. Special Note – Results 9

15. SAET-2021 Syllabus 10

16. Sample Question Paper 11

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SHIKSHA ACHARYA (M.Ed) ENTRANCE TEST (SAET-2021)

1. Brief Introduction Of Central Sanskrit University

The Government of India in pursuance of the recommendations of the Sanskrit Commission (1956-1957) established the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan on 15th October 1970 as an autonomous organization for the purpose of implementing the policies and programmes of the Central Government for the development, propagation and promotion of Sanskrit. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India has declared it as Deemed to be University on 7th May, 2002. The institute played a leading role in the field of Sanskrit education in the last decades. Consequently, the Government of India approved the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan as the Central Sanskrit University as per the Government of India Gazette No. CG-DL-A-17042020-219068 dated 17th April 2020. Accordingly, the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan is established as Central Sanskrit University from April 30, 2020. This organization is duly recognized by NCTE, U.G.C. and member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU). This Institution is assessed and accredited with 'A' grade by NAAC. Facilities for the study of programmes from Prak Shastri to Acharya/ -Varidhi (Ph.D.) are available in Campuses. Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.) programme is available in 10 (ten) Campuses, where the admission is given on the basis of Shiksha Shastri Entrance Test (SSET). Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) programme is also available in its Campuses.

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2. Eligibility for Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed) Entrance Test

(I) Eligibility i. This programme is of Two years. Those students who have passed Shastri/B.A. (Skt.)/equivalent degree and/or Acharya/ M.A.(Skt.)/equivalent degree and Shiksha Shastri/B.Ed. (With Sanskrit Teaching) with 50% of marks from any recognized University are eligible. For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Caste (OBC)/ Person with disability (PwD) categories, 5% relaxation will be allowed in the minimum pass percentage required for admission.

ii. At least 50% marks in both theory and practical papers separately and 50% marks in the aggregate are required in Shiksha Shastri./B.Ed.( With Sanskrit Teaching).

iii. For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ Person with disability (PwD) categories, 5% relaxation will be allowed in the minimum pass percentage required for admission 45% in each section (Theory & Practical) and 45% in aggregate.

iv. Admission to Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) programme will be given on the basis of prescribed reservations by the Govt. of India and in order of merit of the Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) Entrance Test 2021.

(II) Age-limit

A candidate seeking admission to Shiksha Acharya Programme must have completed 22 years of age on or before 1st October, 2021. No age relaxation will be permitted.

(III) Method of Selection

Admission to Shiksha Acharya programme will be through written entrance test called Shiksha Acharya Entrance Test (SAET). All candidates seeking admission to the programme must apply on prescribed online application. All eligible candidates will be required to appear for written test. Admit cards for appearing in the SAET will be uploaded on CSU website. While applying online application, each candidate is directed to mention his/her choice in maximum preference order for admission in CSU Campuses. The mentioned same choice preference order will be followed for admission in CSU Campuses. In case of non-availability of seats in the desired Campus, the admission may be given in any one of the Campuses according to merit. Merit-lists for admission will be prepared in All India level. The information for successful candidates will be uploaded on website.

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3.Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed) Entrance Test (SAET-2021)

This Shiksha Acharya Entrance Test 2021 is meant for admission to Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) programme in the CSU. The medium of instruction and examination will be Sanskrit only. In this University for the programme of Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) 100 seats are available.

Campus Available seats

Central Sanskrit University 50 Jaipur Campus Central Sanskrit University 50 Bhopal Campus Note – Admission/cancelation to be given/done in the concerned campus is under CSU Competent authority

4. Shiksha Acharya Programme Fees:

Shiksha-Acharya-1st Year Rs.6100/-

Shiksha-Acharya-2nd Year Rs.6600/-

Tuition Fee

Education is free, but for other expenditure a candidate will have to pay fees at the time of admission as per rules of the University.

Other expenditures

For whatever miscellaneous expenditure is to be done on matters related to training activities. This fund will be spent strictly in accordance with the students' activities only.

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5 A. Reservation of seats is as follows:

Out of the total number of seats in Shiksha Acharya, reservation as per rules of the Government of India will be applicable as indicated below:- For candidates belonging to Economically Weaker Section 10% For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste 15% For candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe 7.5% For Other Backward Classes (OBC) as per Central Govt. List 27% For Person with Disability (PwD) 3% For children/widows of Armed Forces Personnel disabled/killed during the war/Hostilities (Clear mentioning of disability/Death is essential in the 3% certificate) For sportsmen (For participating at National/International level 2% competitions only Note : In case of non-availability of reserved category candidates the seats will be filled up from the General Category candidates as per the directives of UGC/GOI.

Candidate who belongs to any of the above reserved categories should bring a certificate of their category duly attested by a Gazetted Officer at the time of admission in Campuses. Failing which the eligibility will be rejected. In case of non-availability of such candidates, the seats will be filled from the general category. Allotment of reservation of seats will be done at the central level for CSU Campuses only.

5 B. Competent Authorities for issuing the Certificates for Reserved

Categories are as under:-

i. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC Category- District Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Tehsildar/Mandal Revenue officer (M.R.O.)

ii. Otherwise abled and blind. Chief Medical Officer of Civil Hospital (Only 40% or more disability will be considered.) iii. For Children/Widows of Armed Forces personnel disabled/killed in the war/hostilities Secretary - Army/Navy/Air-force Board. 6. Entrance Test – 2021 Date and Timings :

Central Sanskrit University will conduct Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed) Entrance Test (SAET- 2021), for two years Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.) programme on 08th August, 2021 (Time -10:00 A.M. to 12:40 P.M.) tentatively at specified centers in different parts of the country. Eligible candidates can apply Online with in time for entrance test by following websites:-

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www.sanskrit.nic.in Important Dates : Online application (without late fee) – from 15th May, 2021 to 25th June, 2021 Online application (with late fee) - from 26th June, 2021 to 05th July, 2021 th th Editing of online application – 06 July, 2021 to 10 July, 2021 Date of Examination : 08th August, 2021 (Sunday) from 10.00 a.m. to 12.40 p.m.

Download of Admit Cards 15 July, 2021 onwards

7. Examination Centres

The allotment of the centre for examination shall be done as per information given by the student. Once the centre for examination is allotted, it will not be changed. The candidate has to appear at the allotted centre only. The examination centre can be changed/canceled by CSU priory information.

S.No. Exam Centre S.No. Exam Centre S.No. Exam Centre 1 Shimla 8 Bengaluru 15 2 Hamirpur 9 Thrissur 16 Agartala 3 Chandigarh 10 Jaipur 17 Puri 4 Delhi 11 Kolkata 18 Cuttack 5 Lucknow 12 Patna 19 Bhubaneshwar 6 13 Mumbai 20 Jammu 7 Haridwar 14 Bhopal

8. Most Important

1. Read guidelines carefully.

2. These guidelines contain important information related to the Entrance Test.

3. Fill the online application carefully.

4. The facts mentioned in the online application will be duly verified at the time of examination and admission.

5. On verification of any type of false information legal action as per rules will be taken. It also includes disqualification from examination or cancellation of admission.

6. Upload your clear and latest photo on the online form. If the photo does not match properly at the time of examination/admission then it may result in disqualification from the examination/ cancellation of admission or any other legal action deemed fit.

7. Fee for Online Examination Form Rs.2000/- (without late fee)

Fee for Online Examination Form Rs. 3000/- (with late fee)

9. Instructions for filling the online application

The applicants appearing for SAET - 2021 can fill prescribed online application from websites of Central Sanskrit University, Delhi. The online applications filled after the last date will not be accepted. Only eligible candidates in SAET will be admitted in order of merit. This merit list will be valid for the year 2021 only. Admit Cards will be downloaded from 15th July,

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2021 onwards. No transfer will be permissible after admission and the fees paid shall also not be transferred.

At the time of Admission in CSU Campus Shiksha Acharya Programme the SAET-2021 original admit card has to be submitted compulsorily.

* Please upload passport-size dated latest Photograph with date on the online application.

10. Notable Points Before Online Applying

1. Only eligible candidates can appear in the written test. Non-eligible candidates appearing for SAET Test will themselves be responsible for the consequences.

2. Shiksha Acharya programme is recognized by NCTE. The admission will be strictly on the basis of number of seats and merit of each CSU Campuses.

3. Scrutiny of eligibility for admission, decision regarding the catchment area, verification of reservations etc. are under the control of the concerned CSU.

4. In case of admission, the decision of the Vice-Chancellor of the CSU shall be final.

5. No re-evaluation of the answer copy is permissible.

6. All legal matters will be settled under Delhi HIGH COURT JURISDICTION only.

11. Duration of the Examination

The total duration of this paper is two and half hours which is divided as follows-

One and half hours (1½) for the first 'Part-A' objective-type of the paper. One hour for the second 'Part-B' descriptive type of the paper for which separate question paper and answer sheet will be provided. Ten minutes extra will be provided for collecting the OMR sheets, the question paper booklets and distribution of the answer sheet of the Q.P. Part 'B'. At 11:35AM only the Q.P. Part 'B' shall be distributed. During this period the candidates will keep sitting in their respective seats.

Notice

 At the time of entering the examination hall admit card has to be produced compulsorily.   The candidate appearing in the test should bring his/her own black or blue ball point pen for the test.  Candidates using unfair means, getting external help or helping others or indulging in indiscipline in the test will be disqualified. Criminal or Judicial action can also be initiated.   In case of mismatch of photo, doubt etc. suspension from exam or legal action will be taken. For any such inconvenience, the candidate himself/herself will be responsible for  this.  Calculator, Mobile Phone, Smart Watch etc. are prohibited in the examination hall.

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12 . Question Paper Format

The Shiksha Acharya Entrance Test (SAET) will consist of question paper in two parts. Part 'A' and Part 'B'

(i) Part A will consist of four sections. For each question, four choices of the answers shall be provided. Out of those, only one will be the correct answer. Only one correct answer is to be marked like ( ) in OMR sheet. If more than one answer is marked for any question, it will be treated as invalid and no mark will be awarded for such an answer. All the questions will be in Sanskrit.

(Objective Type Questions) (Time 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM) Max. Marks 100 (a) Sanskrit Language Competency 25 (b) Educational Psychology 25 (c) General Knowledge related to Education 25 (d) Teaching of Sanskrit 25

(ii) Part B

(Subject Based Questions) (Time 11:40 A.M. to 12:40 P.M.) Max. Marks 50 (a) Linguistic components of Sanskrit 10 (b) Outline of prose/poetry lesson plans 10 (c) Action research Project on a given topic 20

(d) Preparing a balanced question paper on a given subject 10

13 . Evaluation Method Medium of Shiksha Acharya course is Sanskrit. Candidates securing minimum 50% marks in both the parts 'A' & 'B' separately will be considered as passed. However second part of those candidates, not securing 50% marks in first part, will not be evaluated.

14. Special Note - Results

1. The merit list of results of the Entrance Test will be prepared All India level for admission.

2. CSU will give admission according to their own admission policy.

3. The admission will not be transferred to Campus after taking admission in one Campus.

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15. SAET-2021 Syllabus

(a) Competency in Sanskrit Language (c). General knowledge Related to

25 Marks Education 25 Marks

1. Maheshwara 1. Educational Institutes (Pratyahara Nirmanam) RSV Tirupati, SLBSRSV, CSU Delhi, 2. Sandhi ME, UGC, NCTE, NCERT, NUEPA, 3. Compounds ICSSR, DIET, etc.. 4. Case-endings and upa-pada 2. Indian Constitution case-endings 3. NCF School Education 2005

5. Kridant suffixes 4. NCF Teacher Education 2009

6. Taddhit suffixes 5. Educational Policy

7. Tenses 6. Problems of Education

8. Causal and desiderative suffixes 7. Types of Education

9. Change of 8. Teacher-Education, in-service training (b) Educational psychology 25 Marks 9. Various Education commissions 1. Definitions of Psychology 10. Core-curriculum 11. Distance Education 2. Schools of Psychology 3. Age-wise characteristics of a child 12. Environment Education 13. National Literacy Mission. 4. Learning-concepts, 14. Adult-Education-Institutions Characteristics 15. Action Research 5. Motivation – Characteristics, 16. RUSA Techniques, Devices 17. RMSA

6. Intelligence – Theories, 18. UEE 19. Value Education measurement, testing intelligence 7. Personality-meaning, nature (d). Teaching of Sanskrit 25 Marks

and measuring 1. Teaching of Sanskrit 8. Mental Health 2. Various approaches 9. Special Children 3. Concept of Text book 10. Statistics 4. Teaching Methods-objectives, steps 5. Audio-visual Aids 6. Co-curricular activities 7. Steps of lesson plan 8. Evaluation

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16. SAET – 2021 Sample Question Paper

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