I prepared Journalism objectives from Jahangir Series 20 questions book and luckily nailed all 20 of them (all of them were taken from the past papers in 2010 paper.) I consulted Exploring Journalism by Mirza Yousuf only for the theoretical portion. I didn't get to make notes for any subject except Islamic History and just went through the books a couple of times (how's that for a tip?)
I think one needs to determine what exactly works for him that's all. Had I got time on my hand, I would've gone through the things a bit differently. I knew 3 to 4 months time wasn't enough for me to go through such extensive syllabi (specially of optionals.) Anyhow, I just needed to get the hang of it you know.. which I sure did. I knew beforehand that I was gonna get thrashed in optionals. My scores are pretty much what I had expected.
Bottomline: Give adequate time to each & every subject and figure out a strategy that works for you... and don't forget to make notes!

I have shared my experience of essay here. Apart from that, I wrote 7, 8 pages in all (leaf that is) and drew a very extensive outline earlier which took me almost an hour. I wouldn't recommend that approach though, since an hour is way too much time that you ought to be giving to your outline. It should be half an hour at most. However, I tried my best to summarize everything in the remaining time and was very cautious regarding grammatical and spelling mistakes (which obviously explains why I didn't get to write thoroughly.) I don't know if this approach would work every time, but you asked and that is why I am sharing the way I did it.

My DMS is
Essay 40
Precise 75
EDS 61
Pak Studies 47
Current Affairs 55
Islamiat 48
Sociology 66
Journalism 40
Geo-1 45
Geo-2 61
Punjabi 67
USA History 66
Written 671
ViVa 186
Total 857
Merit No 141

AOA, my dms
Roll#61, Merit#330
Essay: 45
English: 77
EDS: 52
CA: 47
PA: 57
Isl: 58
Europ.Histroy: 116
Sociology: 45 (my 20 mcqs were correct)
Journalish: 35 (My 20 mcqs were correct)
Cons.Law: 63
IR: 73
Viva: 140 (One of the lowest in Pakistan)

My DMS
Essay 48
Composition 65
Islamic Studies 57
C.Affairs 42
Pak Affairs 47
EDS 50
Sociology 75
Punjabi 72
I.R 60
Indo-Pak B 65
Indo-Pak A 40
Journalism 33
Written total 654
Viva 157
Total 811
Merit 309

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Here you go:

Essay: 40
English: 57
GK1: 53
GK2: 46
GK3: 45
Islamiat: 45 (tayari in urdu but attempted in english)

Political Science A: 57
Political Science B: 70
Indo Pak History A: 38 (akhir kyun?)
Indo Pak History B: 50
Constitutional Law: 64
Business Administration: 61

Viva: 204

Total: 830

Merit: 222
Expected group: PSP

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my dms:
essay:62
precis:70
isl:61
eds:40
(had a pathetic paper)
p.A:58
c.a"45
SOciology:78
IR:60
indopak:92rued me.
urdu:103
viva:193
total:862
merit number :124 in paksitan..16th in wmen all paksitan

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You have got excellent marks in Political Science B and Constitutional Law. I am preparing for these two papers nowadays, please do tell which books you studied for these two subjects.
I hope you get your expected group.

For Constitutional Law I had a question-answer type book, titled as World Constitutions by Sohail Bhatti (originally written by some Indian author). The book comprehensively covered all important css questions with great depth and countless quotations. I also used to check the internet for latest constitutional developments.
For Political Science B, I had "Political Science Theory n Practice" by Mazher ul Haque.
I hope you too get excellent marks in these subjects. Godspeed!!


DMS of a thorough genius and gentleman!
Name: Abdullah Ahmed
Merit No: 14

Essay: 41
English: 82
GK1: 57
GK2: 50
GK3: 47
Islamiat: 65

International Relations: 66
Political Science A: 70
Political Science B: 73
Indo Pak History A: 38
Indo Pak History B: 75
Constitutional Law: 55

Viva: 215
Total: 934

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39th Common Training Program

MY DMS at last!
Essay: 42
Composition: 84
GK: 150
Islamiat: 67
...Geography1: 53 Geography2: 58
History Of USA: 79
Psychology1: 57 Psychology2: 53
Journalism: 46
TOTAL: 689
INTERVIEW: 220
GRAND TOTAL: 909
Merit No: 29th in Pakistan.
Interview saved the day for me! Thanx to Allah!

My DMS:

Essay: 40

English Composition: 72
Everyday Science: 60
Current Affairs: 46
Pakistan affairs: 45
Islamiat: 50

Geography Paper A: 56
Geography Paper B: 64 (120)
European History Paper A: 71
European History Paper B: 59 (130)
Constitutional Law: 65
International Law: 75

Total Written: 703
Interview: 225

Total: 928

Merit Order: 17 all over Pakistan.

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