The NICMAT common admission test known as NCAT is of 180 marks. It comprises three sections.

1. Quantitative and Analytical Ability - 72 marks
2. Data Interpretation - 36 marks
3. Verbal and general ability - 72 marks

It is an objective paper of 1.5 hours. The syllabus is very similar to the level of SSC CGL. There is no writing portion as such

The final section is taken considering the marks in the following.

There is no technical portion in the examination, however, you may get questions out of it in the interview session. It is important to perform well in the interview session with your communication skill.

It totally depends upon you and how you manage to do your studies. One of my friends who was in HIT tried for his 2nd attempt but couldn’t make it due to lack of focus. There may be a few more examples, but it is not possible to opt for IIT or any top-notch college after studying for 1 year at Heritage. 

It may have been possible a few years back but now, Heritage Institute is an autonomous institute. A rigid attendance policy and curriculum are being followed here and you will get little to no time for JEE preparation.

You can opt for lateral entry as various colleges accept it. IIIT Hyderabad is one such example. However, you will be granted admission based on various parameters and your profile.

Determination, patience, and motivation are the main keys. Life at any engineering college is not a piece of cake. You will be overloaded with tasks and assignments. If you are focused and find balance in your life then, you will succeed.

It does not matter how much time you have before the exam. It is about planning your preparation, covering the topics, and revising them. You need to utilize the one month in your hand very efficiently. 

As you are about to give the MET, it implies that you have just cleared your board exams. You do not need to do anything extra but just be thorough with whatever you have studied. 

You just need to practice well for the numerical and keep your basics clear. Do not waste much time on anything new. 

The cut-offs vary greatly every year according to the merit list so do not rely much on the previous years’ cut-offs. Just make every topic in your mind clear theoretically and put in some smart work such as managing time and building some strategies and you will do very well in the exam. 

Firstly every aspirant should understand the requirements of the exam. To crack the IES exam, you’ll need to be consistent, sincere, and hardworking. IES is very competitive. 

Pattern:

• The IES exam is conducted by UPSC and comprises 3 stages, Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test. Gain the understanding of each stage to plan your strategy.
• Prelims has General Studies comprising 200 marks and technical part comprising 300 marks of objective questions.
• The Mains portion has 300 marks of two subjective papers and the Personality Test (PT) has a weightage of 200 marks.

Study Source:

• Due to its competitive nature, you need to devise a detailed study plan. The first step is to identify a reliable and relevant study source for your preparation.
• Coaching becomes necessary. Without it difficulty arises. Made Easy coaching and material are sufficient and relevant to the exam.
• You can opt for classroom coaching or opt for a postal study course and enroll in test series.
• You can refer to standard textbooks if you have any doubts about particular subjects or topics. However, covering the whole syllabus is not advisable as it is very time-consuming.
• Previous year questions need to be practiced and solved at least twice as they’ll give you a clear idea.

Stage wise approach:

The exam comprises three stages, taking them down one by one is suggested. There is enough gap between the two stages and the preparation strategy varies for each stage. 

Prelims preparation:

Since the prelims syllabus is vast, students find it difficult to manage. The best way is to divide the syllabus into 4 to 5 sub-groups and finish them.

Mains preparation:

For mains, Time management is an important factor. Instead of going for the shortcuts, Refer to standard textbooks to get clarity on specific topics. Attend test series and give importance to the presentation.

Personality test:

This test focuses more on your personality traits than your technical abilities. Be calm and learn some basic definitions and laws which will be sufficient.

Finally prepare short notes and revise previous year's questions which will give you a clear idea. Instead of memorizing the formulas you can practice and apply them by solving questions. Make sure you give your 100% with a clear preparation strategy and you’ll achieve your goals.

To prepare for the written test and the personal interview for MTech in Climate Science and Technology at IIT Bhubaneswar you should clear your basics in the subject as questions asked in the test are from the undergraduate syllabus and it also follows the syllabus for GATE.

As soon as you get your call letter from IIT Bhubaneswar, book your hostel accommodation. You should reach the destination prior to the day of the written test and get settled properly. After reaching there, you should study for that subject only for which you have been called for. As it is an IIT, the question can range from the basics to deep into the subject so focus on your core subjects properly.

The results of the written test will be declared within the next 1 hour of the written exam and if you pass the written test you will be shortlisted for the personal interview. The interview may be scheduled on the same day or the day after.

The interview is mainly technical and will test your basics concepts and knowledge. You should try to give accurate and to the point answers and if you are a dropout then you should have a valid reason for that. The interview mainly takes around 15 minutes and a minimum of 3 interviewers will be present.

If you get selected, the authorities will let you know via email.