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How to Prepare for Judiciary Exams 2024? A Beginner's Guide

Author : Yogricha

November 9, 2024

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Overview: Judiciary examination is one of the most difficult exams in India and if you are aiming to crack it, you must know what steps you should take while preparing for Judiciary.

 Before you start preparing for Judiciary examination, you must go through this blog to understand how to prepare for Judiciary and to start your preparation, make strategy and crack judiciary.

In this blog we will cover:

  • Must Know Judiciary Examination Preparation Tips from Toppers
  • What is the Right Time to Prepare for the Judicial Services Exam 2024
  • How to start your preparation for Judiciary Exams 2024
  • Judiciary Prelims Exam 2024 tips
  • How to Prepare for Judiciary Exam Mains 2024
  • Most Recommended Books for Judiciary Exams 2024

How to prepare for Judiciary like a topper 2024

Here is the list of tips and tricks suggested by the Judiciary Exam Topper on preparing for the judiciary exam.

  • Prepare a schedule for studying all the topics as per the syllabus on the daily. 
  • Dedication and a minimum of 10-12 hours of study are required. 
  • Allot at least 1 hour to read general knowledge, recent judgments, and newspapers. 
  • Practice English and Hindi language papers to prepare for the judiciary exam. 
  • Go through the Previous Year Papers to know what areas to focus on (you will also understand the previous year trends).
  • To become a Civil Judge, one should clearly understand all the law subjects, recent legal developments, etc. 

Read Now: Note-making tips suggested by the judiciary exam toppers.

The Right Time to Prepare for the Judicial Services Exam 2024

Here are a few suggestions on when to begin Judiciary Exam Preparation:

As a Law School student:

  • If you are in your law school, then you should focus on all the core subjects that are preliminary asked in judiciary prelims and mains.
  • You can start your preparation along with law school in your 3rd or 4th year of your 5 year law school.
  • If you are in 3 year law school, then start your preparation from 2nd year onwards.
  • You can start with taking classes on judiciary online after your University classes.
  • Make your own notes when you start your preparation.
  • If you are in your 1st year and you have already decided that you want to become a judge then you can start your preparation. You may not join any classes, but you can seek guidance from your seniors or facilties regarding your preparation.
  • You can buy practice books and other sudy material if you want, this can help you prepare better.

After Completing Law:

  • After you have completed law school and even if you have started practicing or not, you have to make sure that you start as early as possible.
  • Once you have decided your target state, udnerstand the syllabus and start your preparation.
  • It is adviced that you must take coachings or guidance from teachers and mentors, this will help you get better with your preparation..

How to prepare for Judiciary? Start your Judiciary exam preparation 2024

Success in judiciary exams isn't overnight. Ensure that you understand the syllabus before hand. Go through the following suggestions on how to prepare for the judiciary exam:

  • The first and essential step to starting civil judge exam preparation is that you should know your target states.
  • Once you know the target state, you must understand the syllabus of those states. Take a note of all the major and minor laws and also the state specific laws.
  • Begin with Mains exam preparation, and you will be able to simultaneously cover the syllabus for Prelims also.
  • Go through the respective state-wise Judiciary Exam Pattern to know the number of questions asked and the marking scheme. 
  • The central part of the syllabus for most states includes the Constitution of India, Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Civil Procedure, Indian Penal Code, and Indian Evidence Act.
  • The minor subjects of the syllabus are the Indian Contract Act, the Specific Relief Act, and the Transfer of Property Act.

Cheat Code: Quick Tips for Solving MCQ for the Judiciary Prelims Exam

  • Try to attempt as many questions as possible.
  • Mark the right answers in the OMR sheet.
  • Check if there is negative marking. If there is not negative marking then attempt all the questions. (Mark an honest fluke even if you do not the answer)
  • Leave the most doubtful MCQs if there is negative marking.
  • Trust your intuition. The first pick is often right.
  • Apply the true or false method if you face a negatively worded question.
  • Read the question twice before ticking the correct answer.
  • Stay calm and confident. A quiet mind can pick answers easily.
  • Do not miss the words like "not", "except" in the questions.

How to Prepare for Judiciary Exam Mains 2024?

Use these pointers to ace the Mains paper of the judiciary exam. 

  • You must start Mains preparation along with Prelims preparation only.
  • However, after your prelims exams you must not wait for results to announce, you must prepare as soon as the prelims exams are completed.
  • You must practice answer writing daily.
  • Using a timer lets you know how much time you take to solve one question.  
  • Practice 2-3 Previous Year Papers Weekly. 
  • The primary key to clearing the mains is practicing and writing them in a comprehensive answer. 
  • You must get your answers checked by your teachers and mentors.
  • Take feedback from them and try improving youranswers.
  • You should practice Judiciary Examination Question Papers enhancing your speed and accuracy. 

Read aboutMP Civil Judge Examination Preparation

Most Recommended Books for Judiciary Exams 2024

For your complete preparation you must include the Best Books for Judiciary Exams during your judiciary exam preparation. These books cover all the topics as per the latest syllabus.

Subject 

Book Name 

Author 

Jurisprudence 

A textbook of Jurisprudence 

Paranjape 

Constitution 

Indian Constitutional Law 

MP Jain & JN Pandey 

Hindu Law 

Modern Hindu Law 

R.K Agarwal & Paras diwan 

Muslim Law 

Outlines of Mohammedan Law 

Aqil Ahmed 

Contract 

Textbook on Law of Contract and Specific Relief 

Avtar Singh 

Law of Torts 

The Law of Torts 

Paranjape 

Property Law & Easement 

Property Law 

Poonam Pradhan Saxena 

Crpc 

Criminal Procedure Code 

R.V. Kelkar 

Conclusion:

The Judiciary examination stands as one of the most challenging tests in India. To succeed in cracking it, it's imperative to comprehend the essential steps required for effective preparation. Aforementioned steps and tips are must for you to read and follow to excel in judiciary exams.

All the Best Judiciary Aspirants.

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