What important preparation tips should I follow to clear the JNUEE for MA in Political science?

Follow the tips mentioned below: 1. Read two newspapers every day, EVERY DAY- I would suggest the Hindu and Indian Express. Online or whatever. Read Editorials and Op-Ed properly. 2. Read Frontline every week cover to cover 3. Start reading fundamental concepts and theories (see point 6) 4: Brush up on India's political history (India after Gandhi by Ram Guha is a good start) 5: Read Economic and Political Weekly sometimes. Try to see how essays, arguments, data is used. Some of it you may not understand, but just read to see patterns, structures, language. Also read Seminar magazine Seminar Magazine, a monthly in-depth magazine, published by Seminar Publications, New Delhi especially January issue for past 4-5 years. 6: Get basic textbooks like those by Andrew Heywood. Ensure you do concepts, theory, and philosophy. 7: Acquire a copy of Oxford Companion to Politics in India (Students Edition) Read as much as you can. You may not understand all of it, but get going :) 8. Take time after a lot of reading to sit and write some argumentative essays. 10. For writing answers in the Entrance you need the following: Step 1: You need ideas - that is where theories and concepts come in Step 2: You need knowledge about events and the political history of India and the world. Step 3: You need to combine 1 & 2 into coherent structured essays. Learn how to support your arguments and opinions with facts, theories, and concepts.

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