Essay Writing Syllabus (Analytical & Verbal Thinking)

This is the core written component — equivalent to the “exam syllabus.”

🔹 Areas Covered:

• Social & Economic Awareness

  • Sustainable development, poverty, inequality, climate change

  • Rural vs urban India

  • Digital divide & education reforms

• Leadership & Ethics

  • Leadership in public life

  • Youth responsibility in nation building

  • Ethical decision-making

• National Issues

  • India’s growth & global role

  • Gender equality

  • Start-up ecosystem and innovation

  • Role of technology in society

• Personal Reflection Topics

  • “Describe a challenge that shaped you.”

  • “What success means to you.”

  • “How do you plan to contribute to India’s future?”

🔹 Skills Tested:

• Essay structure (introduction–body–conclusion)

• Logical flow and coherence

• Critical thinking & originality

• Grammar, syntax, and vocabulary

Recommended Practice:

• Read The Hindu or Indian Express editorials daily.

• Write 2–3 essays weekly and get them reviewed by teachers or mentors.

2️⃣ Interview Syllabus (Leadership, Awareness & Personality)

The final round focuses on leadership, values, and communication.

🔹 Key Themes:

1. Personal Background:

   • Academic interests, achievements, challenges

   • Motivation for applying to the scholarship

2. Leadership & Social Sensitivity:

   • Experiences in college, clubs, NGOs

   • Problem-solving under constraints

   • Teamwork and communication examples

3. Ethical and Situational Judgement:

   • Decision-making in difficult situations

   • Balancing ambition and ethics

4. Awareness of Current Issues:

   • National & international developments

   • Corporate social responsibility (CSR)

   • Sustainability, innovation, digital India

5. Career Vision:

   • Long-term professional goals

   • How you plan to give back to society

🔹 Skills Tested:

• Communication clarity

• Confidence & poise

• Leadership mindset

• Analytical reasoning

• Emotional intelligence

3️⃣ Academic Component (Eligibility-based Evaluation)

For Engineering Students (IIT/NIT/BITS):

• JEE Main / JEE Advanced Rank

• Semester 1–2 marks

• Problem-solving & logical reasoning

For Law Students (NLUs):

• CLAT rank

• Awareness of contemporary legal issues

• Analytical reading and comprehension

For Management Students (IIMs, XLRI, etc.):

• CAT score

• Awareness of management & leadership concepts

• Decision-making and business ethics understanding