India is one of the largest hubs of the students passing out of school and college every year. A large number of such students participate in the Competitive exams in a hunt for a Government Job. It is an irony that only a few could get their dreams fulfilled of a government job as the competition remains high for each and every exam. Every Year, millions of such students take part in SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, UPSC Exams, and Banking exams like SBI PO, Clerk, IBPS, and many more.
A large number of students join coaching centres to improve their weaker subjects, to understand the atmosphere of the examinations, to asses themselves. you can find the teachers at coaching centres recommending the reading of newspapers so often. And a majority of these teachers would say to read The Hindu. Why, The Hindu? Why not other newspapers?
Well, the question is hard and so is the answer. It is all about the access we have to a particular newspaper. But, let’s keep this aside and read what newspapers are best for the Competitive exams.
Best English Newspaper for Competitive Exams
The Hindu
The Hindu is one of the Oldest English Newspaper in India and holds a prominent position. Most of the coaching leaders and students prefer The Hindu to read while preparing for the competitive exams.
The Hindu was started way back in 1878 and still leading the chart. The Hindu has the largest number of circulation in the parts of Southern India. Since time immemorial the Hindu has been ranked one of the best newspapers which has an immense record of good articles, updated news, critical interpretations, and many else. Students going for Hindu are often impressed by the language of the newspaper. It is the second most circulated English newspaper in India. The editorial part of The Hindu stands out and you can see students reading The Hindu Editorial here and there.
The Indian Express
The Indian Express is one the most read distributed and read newspaper in India. The Newspaper is published in 16 different cities in India. Other than The Indian Express, Loksatta, and Financial Express is also part of the Indian Express
The Indian Express is one of the most recommended newspapers when it comes to the UPSC Civil Examination. Among the students who are preparing for the government jobs the India Express stands out to give the latest news and the highlights in the newspapers offer quick information about the happenings around the world.
Times Of India
One of the oldest and most distributed English newspaper in India was established in 1838 by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.
The Times of India or TOI is the most recommended newspaper for the Competitive Exams and Government Recruitment exam. The language used in the Editorial page has impressed a lot of UPSC, and SSC aspirants. The Finance Page is also a good read for the candidates preparing for the banking exams.
The Economic Times
One of the most preferred pink dailies among business class and those wishing to get into the executive class. Yes, the time’s group daily has been the best source of business news, economic news, market news, and much more. However, What one does not know is Economic Times is a great source of employment news and related material. All you need is to use its online search engine to get to the information one required to. ET timely publishes features related to topics that are relevant for government exams.
Business Standard
Opinion and analysis – there is no better newspaper in India when it comes to expert news on Economic Policies, business decisions, RBI policy, Stock Market, Public Policy, Current Affairs, and International Relations. India’s one of the most experienced experts are columnists of Business Standard, which bring immense knowledge directly from the system itself, which usually one can never get to know. Govt exams require an amazing amount of knowledge and BS has been the tremendous force multiplier for aspirants.