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MP Judiciary Mains Preparation Tips 2024: Complete Guide
September 3, 2024
Overview: The MPCJ 2024 examination conducted by the Madhya Pradesh High Court to recruit Judicial Officers in the subordinate judiciary in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Scoring good in the Mains exam is extremely important as your selection depends on the marks you have scored in your Mains examination and Interview; therefore, your higher score will increase your chances in selection post your interview.
In this Article we will cover:
- The syllabus of MP Judiciary Mains 2024 exam.
- The strategy for MP Judiciary Mains 2024 preparation.
- How to Prepare for MP Judiciary Mains Exam 2024?
- How to Write Answers in MP Judiciary Mains Exam 2024?
- How to Attempt Judgement Writing Questions in MP Judiciary Exam 2024?
- What books to refer for MP Judiciary Mains 2024 examination?
To ease your preparation, we have curated MP Judiciary Mains Preparation Tips 2024, provided by our experts, mentors and faculties for your preparation.
The syllabus of MP Judiciary Mains 2024 exam
The MP Judiciary mains 2024 examination will have 4 papers of 100 marks each making it an examination of 400 marks.
Details of the Mains Examination:
| Exam Name | MP Judiciary Mains Exam |
|---|---|
| Type of Questions | Mains Written Examination (Subjective Type) |
| Number of Papers | 4 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Marking Scheme | 100 marks each |
| Time Duration | 3 hours for each paper |
Details of the 4 Papers are follows:
| Paper | Subject |
|---|---|
| 1 | Constitution and Civil Law |
| 2 | Translation |
| 3 | Local Laws and Criminal Law |
| 4 | Judgement Writing |
Paper 1:
Civil Law and Constitution
Marks: 100 marks
Time: 3 hours
Subjects:
- Constitution of India
- Code of Civil Procedure 1908
- Transfer of Property Act 1882
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Specific Relief Act 1963
- Limitation Act 1963
Paper 2:
Answer Writing, Summarisation and Translation
Marks: 100 marks
Time: 3 hours
| Section Name | MP Judiciary Mains Examination |
|---|---|
| Social Essay | 20 marks |
| Legal Essays | 20 marks |
| Summary Writing (Legal) | 20 marks |
| Translation (Hindi to English) | 20 marks |
| Translation (English to Hindi) | 20 marks |
Paper 3:
Criminal Law and Local Laws
Marks: 100 marks
Time: 3 hours
Subjects:
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- MP Land Revenue Code, 1959
- MP Accommodation Control Act, 1961
Paper 4: Judgement Writing
Marks: 100 marks
Time: 3 hours
| Section Name | MP Judiciary Mains Examination |
|---|---|
| Framing of Issues | 10 marks |
| Framing of Charges | 10 marks |
| Judgement/Order (Civil) Writing | 40 marks |
| Judgement/Order (Criminal) Writing | 40 marks |
Check: MP Judiciary Mock Test Series
Overview: Important- MPCJ Prelims 2024 Results have been announced on 10th March 2024. Get details about the same from the below mentioned information. The score Card for the same is also released on 13th March 2024.
The mains examination of MP Judiciary 2024 was scheduled on 30th March 2024 and 31st March 2024. In this blog you will find the latest Mains 2024 question papers for your reference.
Breaking News: On June 23, 2023, the Governor of MP, Mangubhai C. Patel, made a significant amendment to the MP Judicial Service (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994, bringing about a crucial change in MPCJ eligibility criteria.
Updated News on MPCJ Latest Eligibility (timeline):
- On June 24th 2023, MPHC released the latest update on the eligibility for MPCJ, the changes included: 70% in Graduation without any back or 3 years of practice.
- The said order was challenged in the Supreme Court, however the court in October ordered the applicants to apply for relief in the MPHC.
- On 17th November 2023, MPHC again updated the previous order with another provision, i.e. a compulsory certificate of practice of 3 years backed with 6 vakalat namas per year in orders or judgements.
- The said order was challenged in MPHC, and on 11th December 2023, MPHC released another notification updating the eligibility for OBC candidates. The notification gave relaxation to OBC candidates, i.e., minimum of 50% aggregate marks are required in the 3 to 5 years of law degree (changed from 70% to 50%).
- On December 15, 2023, the Madhya Pradesh High Court conveyed to the Supreme Court that all candidates will be granted permission to participate in the 2023 Civil Judge Junior Division (Entry Level) Recruitment examination, irrespective of whether they meet the criteria of having a minimum of 3 years of practice at the bar after enrollment or obtaining 70% marks.
Previous Updates on eligibility:
- As per the MP HC ruling, generating a certificate of continuous practice backed with 6 vakalat namas per year in orders or judgements is not compulsory if you can prove continuous practice by other means.
- On 17 November 2023, the Madhya Pradesh High Court released a notification announcing new rules of eligibility and syllabus for the upcoming examination.
- According to amended Rule 7, if you're aspiring to become a Civil Judge in MP, there's a new requirement.
- You must have engaged in continuous practice as an Advocate for a minimum of 3 years on the last date fixed for submitting your MPCJ application with 6 vakalanamas every year in final orders..
- However, there's an alternative pathway for exceptional law graduates with an outstanding academic record.
- You can still be considered if you have passed all your exams on the first attempt and secured a remarkable 70% aggregate marks for General and OBC categories.
- For SC and ST categories, a minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required in the 3 to 5 years of your law degree.
MP Judiciary Exam 2024 Highlights
| Exam Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | High Court of Madhya Pradesh |
| Post Offered | Civil Judge, Junior Division (Entry Level) |
| Age Limit | 21 years to 35 years (as of 01.01.2024) |
| Application Process | Online |
| Pre Application Fees | Rs. 1047.82/- (Unreserved) & Rs. 647.82/- (Reserved) |
| Mains Application Fees | Rs. 283.20 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview |
MP Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2024
Brace yourself for the much-awaited MP Judiciary Notification 2024, is here. Head over to the upcoming judiciary exams for the latest information.
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Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services Exam Dates 2024
Let us look at the table below to know all the important events related to the MP Civil Judge Exam 2024:
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
| MP Judiciary Exam Notification 2024 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 18 December 2023 (12:00 PM) |
| Error Application Start Date | 22 December 2023 (12:00 PM) |
| Error Application End Date | 24 December 2023 (11:55 PM) |
| MP Judiciary Prelims Exam Date | 14 January 2024 |
| MP Judiciary Prelims Exam Result Date | 26 February 2024 |
| MP Judicoary Prelims Score Card Release Date | 13th March 2024 |
| MP Judiciary Mains Exam Date | 30-31 March 2024 |
| MP Judiciary Mains Exam Result Date | 10 May 2024 |
| Interview date | To Be Announced |
| MP Judiciary final Result Date | To Be Announced |
Question Paper Analysis: Mains 2024 Examination
Here are some brief pointers about Mains 2024 Question Paper:
Paper 1:
- Question paper was leaning towards the difficult end.
- The answers were not direct.
- The questions were not bare act centric.
- One the aspirants who had conceptual clarity will be able to write proper answers.
- Difficulty level was: Difficult
- Paper was lenghty.
- Questions were unexpected and there were a lot of surprise elements.
Paper 2:
- Question paper was easy and predictable.
- Difficulty level: Easy to moderate.
- Translations were a little technical, however the summary and the article were easy.
- Aspirants who had practiced sufficienlty will score easily in this.
Paper 3:
- Questions from unexpected areas.
- Difficult level: Difficult.
- Questions were very conceptual.
- There were some easy questions too but overall it was a difficult paper.
- It was a lenghtly question paper.
The strategy for MP Judiciary Mains 2024 preparation.
Before you make a strategy of MP Judiciary Mains Examination 2024 for your preparation ensure that you know all the key areas to focus on. Go through the Previous Year Papers to understand the pattern properly.
The four papers in the Mains examination of the MP Civil Judge exam, each conducted for 100 marks.
Know the essential topics for mains exam to plan your preparation in a better way. It would be best if you keep an eye on the weightage of every topic, as it helps you prioritise the syllabus accordingly.
Here's how to create a study plan for MP Judiciary Mains Exam 2024.
- Start early with your preparation: Since the Mains syllabus is vast, starting your preparation at least six months or one year before the exam and along with the Prelims preparation will help you perform well.
- Get a detailed strategy from your mentors: If you have started your preparations late, don't panic! With the right approach, you can complete the entire syllabus. Reach out to your mentors for a good study plan.
- Know the pattern and syllabus before starting: Before creating a plan, make sure to go through the syllabus and pattern of the exam. Make sure to include all the important subjects in your daily schedule and stick to them.
- Work on your weakness: If you are already well-versed in the topics, give less time to that topic. Instead, concentrate on the topic you are weak on.
- Go through Previous Year Papers: The study plan should also include solving previous years' question papers for MP Judiciary and revision at the end of the day.
Also, it would be best if you practice questions based on bare acts for at least 1.5 hours-2 hours a day.
Sample plan for students starting their MP Judiciary Mains 2024 Preparation (6 months plan):
Month 1:
Start with revising the following subjects:
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Specific Relief Act 1963
- Limitation Act 1963
Pick up Bare Acts of all the subjects mentioned above and skim through the index. Revise all the important sections from your notes, you can also refer to some reference books for details, case laws and better understanding.
MP Judiciary Mains exam 2024 is a subjective examination and to write elaborate answers in the examination you need a lot of understanding of the section or topic.
From the very 1st month onwards start building your Legal English and Hindi vocabulary, that will help you in translation. You should revise your subjects while keeping in mind that you have to write long answers in your MP Judiciary Mains exam 2024.
Month 2:
Start with revising the following subjects:
- Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 (Chapter 13 – 17)
- M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959
- M.P. Accommodation Act, 1961
- Constitution of India, 1950
- Code of Civil Procedure 1908
- Transfer of Property Act 1882
While revising these subjects make sure that you refer to your notes more, while memorising the content from your Bare Acts.
In MP Judiciary Mains 2024 examination you have to ensure that your answers are well written and supported with appropriate illustrations and landmark judgements.
Month 3:
Revise all the subjects rapidly to ensure that you do not end-up forgetting whatever you have learnt. Start practising as much as you can from practice books. Get your answers evaluated by your Mentors and Faculties, know your mistakes and weak areas; and start working on it.
Month 4:
Keep revising it constantly and in this month you need to target judgement writing, however, do not leave translation and answer writing behind. Keep a track of your progress by frequently attempting mock tests, practice tests and getting it evaluated by your mentors and faculty.
Month 5 and 6:
In the final 2 months of the preparation. You have to constantly work on your weaknesses, that will help you in scoring better in your examination. In the final few days try to keep yourself motivated and rely on your preparation. Keep solving your doubts and work on your weak areas to make them your strengths gradually.
How to Prepare for MP Mains Exam 2024?
It would be best to start your Mains Exam preparation along with Prelims preparation. Use your Bare Act as the major source for your preparation.
The questions are designed to test your basic knowledge of law and clarity in concepts in the Mains exam.
Apart from the subjects you studied for prelims, two more papers are included in the Mains exam, i.e., essay and language paper and judgement writing.
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MP Judiciary Mains Preparation Tips 2024:
- For the essays, you must research and prepare the most asked questions while practising translation.
- Creating outlines for Law Subjects by referring to the Bare Act, your notes and Previous Year Papers.
- Solve as many questions as possible from the previous year's question papers, as this will give you an idea about the difficulty level of the paper and the type of questions asked.
- If you don't feel confident in planning your studies, join the MPCJ Judiciary Preparation Institutes for better guidance and expert suggestions to crack the Judiciary exam. Let the mentors guide you!
- Reading newspapers daily is a must. It will help your current legal affairs and also helps in improving your Language.
How to Write Answers in MP Judiciary Mains Exam 2024?
The following are some tricks to writing answers in the MP Judiciary Exam. Try to follow all these tips to perform well in the upcoming exam.
- Firstly, you should have clarity on all the topics of the law subjects.
- Along with law subjects, you should also focus on learning the application of legal principles with a given set of facts.
- Your answers should be brief and to the point, as this will help you fetch good marks in the exam.
- Before writing an answer, make a rough outline in your mind. Having an outline will help you frame your answer better.
- Solve as many questions as possible from the previous years' papers to understand the difficulty level and the type of questions asked in the exam.
- Make sure to write neatly in legible handwriting so that your answer is readable for the examiner.
How to Attempt Judgement Writing Questions in MP Judiciary Mains Exam 2024?
Judgement Writing is an art that cannot be learned overnight. Hence, sticking to a proper court judgement format and attempting each assessment stage will significantly increase your marks.
Following are some tricks for judgement writing in the mains examination.
- Firstly, you should gain an in-depth knowledge of all substantive and procedural laws, along with MP Local Laws. s
- While attempting the judgement writing question, diligently read all the facts given in the question and mark the critical points.
- Prepare a rough judgement format by taking a minute, ensure you do not skip any vital information.
Check: MP Judiciary Cut-off
Which Books should to refer for MP Judiciary Mains Preparation 2024?
There are so many books are available for the MP Civil Judge exam preparation. However, opting for the right book can make a huge difference.
You can refer to the following Books for MP Judiciary Mains preparation, as these books cover all the topics per the syllabus.
- Criminal Procedure Code by R.V. Kelkar
- Commentary on the Indian Penal Code by Gaur KD.
- The Law of Evidence by Avtar Singh
Final Tips for over-all Prep:
- Start your Mains preparations with prelims, do not wait for your prelims exam to conclude.
- Gather the relevant topics asked in the Mains exam and gather the study materials for the same.
- Join a Judiciary Preparation Institute if you require expert guidance.
- Learn the methods that can help you score better while writing an essay.
- Solve previous year's papers to understand the questions that can be asked.
- Be sure to practice writing your answers and solve previous year's papers.
Conclusion:
Judiciary preparation can be confusing sometimes, but do not worry. Just ensure you are preparing from well in advance and you prepare with prelims and mains together. Do not stress over less important parts and focus on the important sections. Learn Case Laws, Amendments and Recent Legal Developments properly. Make your own notes for quick revision, but make sure that your notes are not too lengthy.
We hope that these tips help you in your overall preparation. All the Best MPCJ 2024 Aspirants.
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