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What should be the proper strategy to excel in both GATE and ESE simultaneously?
Here are some strategies that can help you prepare for GATE and ESE simultaneously.
- Compare the syllabus of GATE and ESE. Go through the previous years' questions of both. The technical portion of both examinations overlaps a lot. The major difference is question patterns and styles. Different types of questions are asked on the same topics. GATE tests aptitude for solving technical questions. While ESE puts more emphasis on technical details.
- Figure out which subjects contribute more to which examinations.
- If you have less time, start with GATE preparation. The topics can be covered easily and in less time. Once you are through GATE preparation, you can solve ESE questions without much difficulty.
- Focus on GATE and ESE preparations only.
First, go through the syllabus thoroughly. Once you are done with the syllabus, go through your notes and solve previous years' questions. Solve test series, and review hard questions. Analyze the tests you give and work on your mistakes.
What should I prepare for CEED NID or GRE TOEFL?
You can start your CEED preparation by downloading study resources for different topics from the internet. But it will be better if you join a coaching center. The study materials of leading coaching centers are prepared by experienced professionals who are well aware of the previous year's question paper trends and practice papers. Taking mock tests can also help you with your preparation. Innovation in drawing and creativity are two important skills for clearing CEED.
Preparing for GRE and TOFEL is easier once you get the hang of the testing process. GRE tests verbal reasoning, critical thinking, quantitive reasoning, and analytical writing skills. TOFEL tests the ability of students to combine the four academic skills - Listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English. TOFEL is easier than GRE. If you have good verbal ability and a decent grasp of the English Langauge, you can do well in both tests. There are many reputed coaching institutes for GRE and TOFEL. You can join such an institute or self-study using resources from the internet.
Is CLAT a difficult exam?
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level law entrance examination. It is conducted every year by the consortium of NLUs. CLAT question paper is based on MCQ format and consists of 150 questions. The exam tests the critical thinking ability of law aspirants. CLAT is not a difficult exam to crack. Anyone who is well prepared can get into an NLU. However, it can be a bit tough to get into the top five NLUs.
The difficulty level of an exam depends on two things, which are as follows.
Pattern and level of preparation:
- The CLAT question paper consists of 150 questions spread over five sections. The five sections are – English language, Current affairs including general knowledge, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, and quantitative techniques.
- ALL the questions are comprehension based. So, a candidate has to read the entire passage to solve a set of questions. What makes the exam scary is the time frame. Candidates have to complete the entire paper within two hours.
- However, practicing a lot of mocks will help overcome this difficulty. Candidates having the habit of reading newspapers will have an edge in this exam.
So, solving various questions, mocks, reading newspapers, and staying updated about the happenings around the world are the keys to achieve success in CLAT.
Level of Competition:
Every year around 65,000 candidates apply for this exam and the number keeps increasing with each passing year. However, the ratio of selection in CLAT is higher as compared to JEE.
In nutshell, CLAT requires planned and smart preparation, and the rest will find its way.
What is the difficulty level of the BITS HD exam compared to the GATE?
GATE consists mostly of numerical questions. It tests the aptitude for solving questions in less time. BITS HD papers have 10-15 numerical questions usually. The numerical questions aren’t on the same level as GATE and are just formula-based problems. Usually, around 80-90% of BITS HD questions are theory oriented. You need to have a good grasp of your engineering subjects to score well in BITS HD. The questions can come from anywhere in the syllabus. BITS HD usually consists -
- 15 Mathematics questions (difficulty usually higher than GATE)
- 15 general English questions
- 70 Engineering discipline questions
Also, note that BITS take admission based on GATE scores as well.
What do you prefer, the GATE or the IES?
I would prefer GATE or IES because in GATE the ratio is 10:1 whereas in IES the ratio is 300:1. This makes IES a very tough competitive exam but in GATE it is easier to get good marks and rank higher as the paper is easy and less competitive compared to IES.
The IES exam is tougher than GATE because here a candidate has to excel both in academics and personality. In GATE the questions are concept based and it is easier to solve if all the concepts are clear. Also in the GATE exam, there are 65 questions and the time limit is 3 hours but in the IES exam there are 120 questions and the time limit is 2 hours. So you get less time to solve all the questions.
After qualifying for your GATE exam with good marks, you can apply to any of the big companies with higher packages and it also opens your gate to apply for PSU.
After qualifying for your IES exam, you will get a job as an assistant executive engineer and after 3-4 years of experience, you will get promoted to executive engineer post. Then after many years of experience of like 20+ years, you will get Chief Engineer posts.
What is the difference between IES and GATE?
GATE and IES, are very well known among graduate engineers. The IES exam is carried out annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the GATE exam is administered by Bangalore's Indian Institute of Science (IISc) or any of the seven IITs.
Syllabus and paper pattern:
- The complete engineering syllabus is covered by the IES exam, while GATE covers a portion of this syllabus and some other topics useful for higher studies.
- While GATE tests problem-solving ability, IES tests conceptual capability.
- The IES exam paper contains questions of the objective and subjective type and a total of 4 papers, while the GATE exam paper only contains questions of the objective type and only 1 paper.
- Only in the subjective paper, a calculator is allowed.
Difficulty Level & Duration:
It will be much more difficult to solve the questions you will face in GATE than in IES.
- In a single problem, GATE questions require you to apply many concepts. For that, you should have good problem-solving skills.
- While most of the questions asked in IES are direct formula or a single concept based.
- In GATE, in 3 hours, you have to solve 65 questions that are approximately 2.5 minutes per question.
- On the other hand, you have 120 questions in 2 hours to solve in IES. So, 1 minute per question which means you get nearly 2.5 times more “time” per question in GATE. But the difficulty level compensates for it.
Category of PSUs and Job Scope:
- UPSC conducts IES examination to recruit candidates under the Govt for different engineering departments (mechanical, electrical, civil, and E&T).
- Around India, The departments you get through IES are Indian Railway Service of Engineers, Indian Railway Stores Service, Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/JTS., Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service, Geological Survey of India Engineering Service Gr ‘A’, Central Engineering Service (Roads), Gr ‘A’, Central Water Engineering Service Gr ‘A’, Indian Defence Service of Engineers, Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ and so on.
- The GATE exam is organized for higher studies (M.tech., PH. Ed. etc) and for placements in PSUs and Govt. Organizations.
From the above-mentioned factual information, the difference between the two should be clear. Rest all depends on your choice what you opt for.
Which books have you used for the JEE Main and the BITSAT?
There are several books you can refer to for the preparation of JEE Main and BITSAT exams. But the most important thing to do is to focus on NCERTs and practice online mock tests, previous year question papers, and question banks for every subject. It is equally important to study the exam pattern, type of questions, and syllabus of JEE Main and BITSAT before purchasing any reference book.
Subjectwise Books for JEE Main and BITSAT-
Physics:
- Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma: The best book for Physics. The book contains several practice questions for you to solve.
- Fundamental Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker: It contains all the relevant topics.
- Understanding Physics by DC Pandey: This is the ideal book for JEE entrances; it covers all the relevant questions and topics.
- Prep Guide to BITSAT by Arihant publications is a good book for BITSAT.
Chemistry:
- Physical Chemistry: Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by RC Mukherjee. It contains several practice questions for your reference.
- Organic Chemistry: A book by Paula Y. Bruice: It is the best for clearing doubts and building a strong foundation in Organic Chemistry.
- Inorganic Chemistry: Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D.Lee: The book covers all the relevant topics and contains several questions
- The Cengage set of 6 books by KS Verma.
Mathematics:
- New Pattern JEE Mathematics Arihant Publications by SK Goyal.
- Algebra, Different Calculus, Integral Calculus, Vector, and 3D Geometry by Arihant Publication.
- A problem book in mathematical Analysis by G.N. Berman
- Mathematics for JEE Advanced by G.Tewani
- IIT Mathematics for JEE by M.L. Khanna.
- Play with graphs by Amit Agrawal.
- Algebra by G Tewani
All these books are great reference books for BITSAT and JEE Main but you must try to focus on NCERTs and practicing questions.
Which is better, BITSAT or IIT?
The engineering degree that you get after completing 4 years in college will not help in your occupation in anyways. But the type of college from which you get this engineering degree will definitely help you in getting a better job. Candidates with the tag of IITs are considered over the candidates from other engineering colleges. The reputation of IITs is not only high in India but all around the globe.
There are many factors based on which one can decide which is better IIT or BITS. A few points to consider includes the following.
Comparison:
- At BITS, you get more dynamic opportunities for extra and co-curricular activities.
- There are no mandatory admission criteria as in IITs. You must follow the 75-80% attendance rule in IITs. However, this is not the case for BITS, you can attend the classes as per your choice.
- The faculty at BITS are less experienced than faculties at IITs. At IITs, the faculty must have a degree in IIT to become an educator. Due to these criteria, the faculty of IITs are way better than BITS.
- BITS is not as academic-oriented as IITs. At IITs, you will also have a better peer group.
- The facilities and equipment provided at IITs are better than BITS. Being a government college, there is no shortage of funds at IITs. The institute has world-class facilities that will provide you better learning and living.
- As most of the IITs work along with the industry, being an IITian, you will get a closer outlook of the industry.
IITs are definitely the best engineering institute in the country. The IIT tag you get along with your degree also offers certain advantages. The rest is up to you.
What is the best coaching centre for preparing for the JEE Mains for droppers in Bhubaneswar?
Bhubaneswar offers good coaching institutes for JEE Mains, which includes FIIT-JEE, RESONANCE, AAKASH and in 2019 ALLEN has also opened its branch in this city. To prepare for JEE Mains, one of the best options in Bhubaneswar is going for individual subject coaching and taking the weekend program of FIIT-JEE or RESONANCE. If it is too expensive for you then you can opt for DLP of ALLEN and RESONANCE. Among them, DLP is the best if you have an average academic record. If your academic record is above average and your performance is decent in tests or you have cracked the NTSE level exam then you should go for FIIT-JEE Bhubaneswar. If your academic record is not good and you have not taken any coaching before but you still want to opt for FIIT-JEE then make sure to complete NCERT chapters before it is started in a class. As in FIIT-JEE, they focus on quality problems instead of giving much time to basis. Besides these prestigious institutes, there are also some of the good institutes like Naidu classes, Vidwan classes, and Mayadhar classes in Bhubaneswar. Keep all this in mind and choose wisely according to your convenience.
Is AEEE harder than JEE or BITSAT?
AEEE is conducted in both pen-and-paper and computer-based modes. While JEE and BITSAT are fully computer-based. AEEE and other exams also have a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect answer. AEEE is a national level exam like the JEE. It consists of a major percentage of higher-order thinking questions. The paper is prepared, keeping in mind the students from the CBSE and ICSE boards.
Students can compare the three examinations conveniently in the table below.
|
Exams |
AEEE |
JEE |
BITSAT |
|
Total Marks |
180 |
300 |
450 |
|
Total Questions |
60 |
75 |
150 |
|
Duration (hours) |
1.5 |
3-4 |
3 |
|
Subjects |
Physics, Chemistry, Maths |
Physics, Chemistry, Maths |
Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning |
|
Mode |
Both- P&P & CBT |
Computer-Based |
Computer-Based |
|
Negative Marking |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Eligibility Criteria:
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Students aiming to take the BITSAT 2021 exam should have passed 12th level in 2020 with physics, chemistry, and maths and should have proficiency in the English language.
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For the JEE 2021 entrance exam for admissions into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, students need 75% or above marks in 10+2. The subject combination needed to sit for BTech in Physics, Mathematics, and anyone of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a vocational subject.
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To enroll in courses taught at the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, students take the AEEE for which they should have been born on or after July 1, 2000. And should have procured at least 60% in physics Chemistry and maths.
Sections and Marks Distribution:
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The AEEE is divided into three sections for physics, chemistry, and maths with 15, 15, and 30 MCQ questions from each making it a 60 in total. Students will get 3 marks for each correct answer.
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The 3 hours long JEE entrance is divided into 3 sections as well. Students will be tested through objective MCQs with 25 questions in each section for BE/BTech paper 1 making it 75 in total; 77 questions for the BArch program and 100 for the BPlan program.
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BITSAT on the other hand has 4 sections with 40 MCQs of physics in section 1; 40 of chemistry in section 2; 25 of English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning in section 3; and 45 questions of maths and biology in section 4. A total of 150 questions will have to be attempted and 3 marks will be given for a correct answer.
Students can determine which one is convenient for them on the information shared above.
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