Because it has been brutally butched this time and it can happen next year too owing to highly analytical nature of its paper.

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Thanks for your reply. I have prepared rest of my subjects and your reply has motivated me to go with political science. What books and strategy would you recommend to finish the syllabus smartly? My senior has recommended me 5 books: written by Judd harmon, mazhar ul haq, sherwani, kaeley & hamid khan. What would you recommend?

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I prepared philosophers from Judd Harmon Book and I made rest of notes from Internet. You can find notes on Muslim philosophers by "Monk" in Political Science section of this forum. Do read them as they'll help you.
I covered all general topics from Mazhar ul Haq's book.
For constitutions, I read book of Muhammad Sarwar (plus internet).
and for rest of the general topics of Paper II , I bought ready made notes book of Political Science from ''Dogar Sons''. they can help you in understanding the concept but don't merely focus on the book. Also consult from internet and add things in those notes. It will help you to come up with something different and unique.

Which essay he attempted?

Brother if you see Business ad paper 2017, it was a mix of tricky & straightforward questions. I attempted Q 3,4,7 & 8 which were pretty simple.
I put real life examples in all e.g. in Q 3 "Product life cycle"; use your daily routine products which you use in your life for giving examples e.g. Advertisements by the companies to give boost to their products for instance.
In Q 4. "appraisal techniques" I used my own company's criteria as a real life example.
Q 7. related to "ratios" was a piece of cake for everyone.
Q 8. already asked to explain the topic with example. So, use simple exemplary figs. e.g. 50,000 & just go ahead.

Try to use models where ever seems possible e.g. SWOT, Porter's 5 forces etc.
In general, I focused on presentation as well. I have a fair writing & I used graph, illustrations, headings etc. where possible.
The subject is easy overall if you have a background. I got 72 but somebody can score more in it. Have faith! All the best!

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same here i attempted Q3,5,7,8 i thought numerical based questions will help me getting good score but got 63 but yep ur strategy is good enough thanks!

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Hey Anum,

I have opted for Public administration. now after seeing the score trend, i am fearsome. can you please share your question attempting strategy with me? plus how to tackle questions, which are really out of scope like prismatic model and judicial review w.r.t. watergate scandal?

Regards,

DMCs of One of My Friend's. That's what could be one the reasons that why people are NOT sharing their DMCs this year as indicated by one of the respected members of this forum
CSS-2016

English Essay 20
English (Precis and Composition) 19
General Knowledge 156 (Total)
GK1 (General Science & Ability) 37
GK2 (Current Affairs) 67
GK3 (Pakistan Affairs) 52
Islamic Studies/Comparative Study of Major Religions 59
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS Subject Total

International Relations 92 (Total)
Paper A 49
Paper B 43 92 92
History of USA 54
Gender Studies 40
International Law 22
Punjabi 65
Total Marks 466


CSS-2017

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

English Essay 25
English (Precis and Composition) 17 (00)
General Knowledge (Total=90) (00)
GK1 (General Science & Ability)19
GK2 (Current Affairs) 39
GK3 (Pakistan Affairs)32
Islamic Studies/ Comparative Study of Major Religions 58

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
International Relations 51(Total) 00
Paper A 10
Paper B 41
Governance & Public Policies 59
History of USA 31 (00)
Criminiology 41
Punjabi 60
Total Marks
218

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Exactly, that may be the reason. Almost same case is with me 401 marks including fail subjects. 34 marks in Current Affairs, 35 Marks Pak Affairs, 48 marks IR , this result was unimaginable for me.