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Stenography/Shorthand syllabus focuses on mastering shorthand symbols (Pitman system), increasing dictation speed to 80–100+ Words Per Minute (WPM), and accurate transcription. Key components include vowel rules, hooks, circles, loops, grammalogues, phrases, and grammar, culminating in skills tests and computer-based exams.
Core Shorthand (Stenography) Syllabus Topics
Typical Exam Structure (e.g., SSC/State Boards)
Key Skill Requirements
Fundamentals: Consonants, vowels, diphthongs, and the use of circles (S, SS) and loops (ST, STR).
Hooks and Principles: Final hooks (N, F/V), initial hooks (R, L), halving principles (for T or D), and doubling principles (for PR, TR).
Advanced Grammar: Prefixes, suffixes, intersections, and advanced phraseography.
Vocabulary & Speed: Developing speed through practice of grammalogues, contractions, and special contractions.
Transcription: Dictation passages and transcription (40-50 minutes
Skill Test (Shorthand): Dictation for 5–10 minutes at 80/100 WPM, followed by transcription on a computer.
General English: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, and comprehension.
General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogy, similarities, coding-decoding, and puzzle-solving.
General Awareness: Current events, history, geography, and Indian constitution.
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