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Technical Communication (BAS301) AKTU exam strategy

Focus on Unit 1 (Fundamentals of Communication & Voice Dynamics) and Unit 2 (Communication Skills for Career Building). Together they account for about 79 marks among all questions printed per paper. Unit 4 (Communication & Leadership Development) is safest to skim if you're short on time.

Unit priority

  • Unit 1 (Fundamentals of Communication & Voice Dynamics) – Must Prepare, 46 marks avg. Unit 1 (Fundamentals of Communication & Voice Dynamics) averages 46 marks per paper — one of the heaviest units in this subject. Communication Process & Purpose and 7 C's of Communication have appeared in every paper analysed — these are must-dos. Must-do: Communication Process & Purpose, Types & Flow of Communication, Voice Dynamics & Sounds, 7 C's of Communication.
  • Unit 2 (Communication Skills for Career Building) – High Priority, 33 marks avg. Unit 2 (Communication Skills for Career Building) averages 33 marks per paper — one of the heaviest units in this subject. Seminar & Conference Paper Writing has appeared in every paper analysed — these are must-dos. Must-do: Seminar & Conference Paper Writing, Group Discussion, Statement of Purpose (SOP), CV & Résumé Writing.
  • Unit 3 (Communication Skills for Presentation) – High Priority, 29 marks avg. Unit 3 (Communication Skills for Presentation) averages 29 marks per paper — one of the heaviest units in this subject. Thesis & Project Report Writing and Technical Proposal Writing have appeared in every paper analysed — these are must-dos. Must-do: Thesis & Project Report Writing, Technical Proposal Writing, Elements of Speech Delivery, Pitching an Idea.
  • Unit 5 (Digital Communication & Personality Making) – Medium Priority, 19 marks avg. Unit 5 (Digital Communication & Personality Making) averages 19 marks per paper — one of the heaviest units in this subject. Must-do: Personality Analysis & Types, Content Creation for Social Media, Ethical Use of Social Media.
  • Unit 4 (Communication & Leadership Development) – Safe to Skim, 17 marks avg. Unit 4 (Communication & Leadership Development) averages 17 marks per paper — one of the heaviest units in this subject. Must-do: Leadership Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Thinking Skills, Social Competence.

Short on time?

  • Among all units, Unit 4 (Communication & Leadership Development) is the lowest priority at 17M avg. If you're running low on time, prioritize the top 3 units and give this one a quick read. But even here — Leadership Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Thinking Skills are high-repeat topics. Cover these at minimum to stay safe.

How the paper is marked

  • Section A: 7 questions × 2 marks = 14 marks. Short definition/concept questions from all 5 units. Prepare 2–3 key definitions per unit — this section is the easiest 14 marks you can secure.
  • Section B: Attempt any 3 of 5 questions × 7 marks = 21 marks. Choose the 3 questions from units you've prepared most. Don't attempt all 5 — pick your strongest 3 and write them well.
  • Section C: 5 OR-pairs × 7 marks = 35 marks. One pair per unit — you must attempt all 5. This is where the exam is won or lost. Focus your deep preparation on the top 3 priority units.

Exam-day tips

  • Start with Section A to build momentum — budget 15–20 minutes max for all 7 questions.
  • In Section B, Unit 1 (Fundamentals of Communication & Voice Dynamics) questions have the highest repeat rate — always attempt that one first.
  • For Section C OR-pairs, read both options before choosing — sometimes the 'b' option is simpler despite appearing longer.
  • If you've prepared the VERY LIKELY topics, you can comfortably score 50+ marks without touching any new topic on exam day.
  • This strategy is built on 12 past papers — the patterns here are highly reliable.