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What is the eligible criteria for the AFCAT exam?
My brother took the Air Force Common Admission Test, popularly known as AFCAT. It is a tough exam to crack, but the good news is, that it's held twice a year. My brother cracked it in the second attempt and became a part of the Flying Branch. There are two other branches in addition to that: Technical Branch and the Non-Technical Branch with groundwork.
To qualify for this year's AFCAT 2021 exam, you need to know the following:
Educational Qualification:
- To get into the flying branch, you'd need 60% or above in Physics and Maths in 12th; you should pass the BE/BTech level exam and get 60% or above marks in Section A and Section B tests by the Aeronautical Society of India or Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India).
- For non-technical work, you'd need clear gradation with 60% marks in any field and consecutively qualify the ASI or AMIE exams with 60% as well.
Nationality: Apparently, you can apply only if you're an Indian citizen.
Marital Status:
- This is an important one because either unmarried candidates below the age of 25 or married candidates above the age of 25 are eligible for application, even during the commencement of the course, they must remain so.
- If you're divorced or a widow, you'll be out of the race.
Mental and Physical Fitness:
- To join IAF you must be 162.5 cm. For the non-technical branch, male candidates should be at least 157.5 cm tall, and female candidates should be at least 152 cm tall.
- If you're from the North East, then a 5cm relaxation will be provided.
- The weight will have to be in proportion to your height and mental wellness is an important aspect of the scrutiny as well.
Age Limit:
- It depends on the branch and method of entry, the flying branch takes in students between the ages of 20-25.
- Candidates with a commercial license issued by the DGCA are given a relaxation. For non-technical posts candidates should be between 20-26.
- The upper age limit for flying branch aspirants is 26 years, there is no age relaxation for those interested in non-technical posts.
You won't be allowed to stay with your family during the training period, so keep that in mind. You must keep a check on the notifications which might vary from year to year, also the Testbook is a place for mock tests and resources. So you could use it for studying.
Can instrumentation engineering students appear for IES?
Irrespective of the branch, any B.tech graduate can appear and get selected for IES. The syllabus for IES is prescribed by UPSC. Currently, instrumentation engineering is not one of the subjects in the syllabus of IES.
The IES exam is conducted in three phases, i.e. prelims, main and personal interview.
The following table contains the syllabus of IES.
|
Syllabus |
Paper-1 |
Paper-2 |
|
Prelims |
General studies and engineering aptitude |
Engineering discipline (civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics and telecommunications, and electrical engineering) |
|
Mains |
Engineering discipline -1 (civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering) |
Engineering discipline -2 (civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics and telecommunications, and electrical engineering) |
As mentioned in the table IES consist of the following subjects.
- Civil engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Electronics and telecommunications
Therefore, it might be difficult for a student to select and study other branch subjects. It will require extra effort but it is possible.
The syllabus of instrumentation engineering is 90% similar to the syllabus of electrical engineering and electronics and telecommunications. Hence, it is advised that instrumentation engineering students should choose electrical subjects for the IES exam. However, there is no hard and fast rule to choose electrical subjects. You should select the subject in which you have good command.
How good is MyPat for giving BITSAT mock tests? Is the difficulty level the same as that of actual BITSAT?
If you are a BITSAT aspirant, and looking forward to MyPat for BITSAT mock tests then you should know that the tests at MyPat are much harder than the actual BITSAT test.
Pros of Opting MyPat:
- If you are able to solve the BITSAT mock test on MyPat you can easily solve the questions in the actual test.
- The questions available at MyPat are of JEE level or even tougher.
- If you are solving these questions in the practice phase, you will get a good grip on the concepts.
- If you score 250 in MyPat, cracking BITSAT is quite easy.
One of my friends took the test series by TCYONLINE. His experience was quite good. The TCYONLINE test series is similar to the actual BITSAT. Although they sometimes ask much easier questions that are not on the same level as BITSAT. That is the only drawback of this test series. There are also other test series like MTG, Embibe, etc.
How should I prepare for the English proficiency portion of the BITSAT?
Most people who appear for BITSAT and clear it are good at PCM. Most of them also rank well in JEE Main and JEE Advanced too (these only tests PCM). Since the BITSAT syllabus covers PCM, English, and Logical Reasoning, your total score depends a lot on how you perform in the English section.
The English proficiency test of the BITSAT syllabus is as follows.
|
Sections |
Syllabus |
|
Grammar |
Agreement, relative pronouns, tense, parallel constructions, determiners, adjectives, modals, prepositions, voice, phrasal verbs, questions tags |
|
Vocabulary |
Synonyms/antonyms, One word, homophones, spelling, odd words, analogy, contextual meaning, jumbled letters |
|
Reading Comprehension |
Content, rewording, idioms, vocabulary, referents |
|
Composition |
Paragraph unity, rearrange, linkers |
So, put a little effort into preparing for the English section. Given below are a few tips which can be helpful for the preparation.
- Follow and practice from Arihant’s BITSAT Books. It has lots of questions and practice papers.
- Study English newspapers daily to remain up-to-date with the examination announcements. In addition, it will also enhance your vocabulary.
- Before examinations, practice test papers too.
Good marks in the non-PCM subjects can be the difference between Goa, Hyderabad, and Pilani. It can also be the difference between branches. If you are generally good at English, you can easily do well in the section. Otherwise, practice well and try to perform your best in the exam. Preparing for English does not take much time but it can be quite helpful to secure a good score.
What is the syllabus of NPAT?
The table given below shows the syllabus for NPAT conducted by NMIMS:
| Testing Areas | No.of Questions |
| Proficiency in English Language | 40 |
| Quantitative & Numerical Ability | 40 |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 40 |
| Total | 120 (100 mins) |
Students can practice through Sample Papers available on the university’s website. Doing so will give them a glimpse of the pattern of the entrance exam.
What is the difference between the state TET and the CTET?
TET is a Teacher Eligibility Test which is conducted on a state level. For applications to government schools in a particular state, you are required to appear for TET. For example, if you are looking to apply for government schools in Haryana, you will have to appear for the Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test (HTET). Similarly, applications for schools in Kerala will be done through Kerala Teachers Eligibility Test (K-TET).
CTET on the other hand, is a Central Teachers Eligibility Test and is a national entrance examination conducted to qualify eligible teachers for primary and secondary levels in government schools. It is conducted by the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) to appoint teachers in central schools throughout India.
|
Particulars |
TET |
CTET |
|
Examination Date |
January 31st, 2021 |
January 31st, 2021 |
|
Exam Duration |
2 hour 30 mins |
2 hour 30 mins |
|
Examination Level |
State Level |
National Level |
|
Age Limit |
Candidate must be between 18 to 35 years of age |
No age limit |
|
Number of Exams Per year |
No restrictions |
Twice a year |
|
Application Fee |
250-800 (varies among different states) |
1000 (for general category) |
After qualifying CTET, students are eligible to apply at NVS, KVS, CBS etc for teaching jobs, whereas after appearing for TET, students can apply for schools in that particular state. These include the differences between TET and CTET entrance examinations.
What is the difference between CBSE UGC NET and CSIR UGC NET?
UGC stands for University Grants Commission, which is a provision organization started by the Union Government. While CSIR stands for Council of Scientific & Industrial Research.
The difference primarily is that CBSE UGC NET is for subjects like Arts, Humanities and Commerce while CSIR UGC NET is for science subjects. CSIR UGC NET exam is administered only for pure science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Math, Computer Science etc.
Eligibility
- In the National Eligibility Test conducted by CBSE UGC, the interested candidates must have completed their postgraduate degree or complete their Ph.D. in the relevant subjects with minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.
- In the National Eligibility Test conducted by CSIR UGC, the interested candidates must have completed their postgraduate degree in the Science stream. The candidate must have scored a minimum of 55% in the eligibility exam and should complete their degree from a recognized university.
Pattern of Exam
- In CBSE UGC NET, the exam will be having 3 papers. In PAPER 1, the questions will be of general aptitude. In PAPER 2, it will contain questions from the subject candidate opted. In PAPER 3 questions will be the same as PAPER 2 but it will have 70 compulsory questions.
- In CSIR UGC NET, the papers will be from Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
|
Paper |
Subject |
No of questions |
Total marks |
|
PAPER 1 |
General aptitude |
50 |
100 |
|
PAPER 2 |
Subject paper |
100 |
200 |
The candidates can look for more information from the official website. Basically, CBSE UGC NET and CSIR UGC NET are two different agencies, thus they will differ in certain aspects and criteria. Go through both and opt for the better one accordingly.
Can a computer engineer qualify IES?
The minimum educational qualification for IES is an engineering degree and an engineering graduate from any branch can apply and qualify IES.
However, the syllabus of IES does not have computer science in the list of subjects.
Hence, a computer engineer can apply but has to choose a branch paper from the following.
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and telecommunications
- Civil engineering
Thus, selecting from the above-mentioned subject can be tricky for a computer engineer. Before applying, you should study the syllabus properly and then choose the subject according to your interests and knowledge. Electrical Engineering can be an easy branch paper. One of my seniors was from Mineral Engineering and wrote his IES branch paper on Electrical and got selected.
You can appear in the examination, provided you have secured at least 50% in your engineering degree. Choose your branch paper carefully.
Is the AFCAT interview difficult?
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is a written examination conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to select candidates for various branches of the Indian Air Force such as the Flying Branch, Technical Branch, and Ground Duty Branch. After clearing the written examination, candidates who have scored above the cutoff marks are called for an interview, which is the second stage of the selection process.
The AFCAT interview is conducted to assess the suitability of the candidates for the respective branches and their overall personalities. The interview board evaluates candidates on various parameters such as communication skills, confidence level, leadership qualities, decision-making abilities, general awareness, etc.
AFCAT interview is not necessarily difficult, but it can be challenging for candidates who are not adequately prepared. The interview board may ask questions that are based on your academics, work experience, interests, hobbies, and personal life. Therefore, it is essential to be well-prepared and confident.
To prepare for the AFCAT interview, candidates can start by researching about the Indian Air Force and the branch they have applied for, be well-versed with current affairs, practice communication skills, and take mock interviews. With adequate preparation and confidence, candidates can perform well in the AFCAT interview.
What is the difference among CSIR, JRF, NET, and UGC NET?
To understand the difference; we need to know these terms one by one. All these examinations are directed towards research oriented professions. UGC and CSIR both are statutory organisations. The description are as follows:
National Eligibility Test (NET)
- This is a requisite examination for individuals aspiring to teach in universities or colleges.
- It prominently has two categories; assistant professor and junior research fellowship (JRF).
- It is conducted in 81 subjects and is acceptable all across the country.
Junior Research Fellowship
University Grants Commission conducts NET exam and it tries to present two group of qualifiers which are as follows:
- NET AP – Assistant professor qualified is eligible to apply for lecturership profiles in universities.
- NET AP & JRF- Candidates clearing the JRF cut-off precisely are financed by UGC to carry research/ PhD in their fields of interest. A specified monetary amount is paid to every candidate.
Council Of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
This is a premiere research institute in India conducting eligibility tests & fellowship for science and science related subjects. The subjects included are :
- Chemical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
The recent addition to this framework is in the form of the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is a government body established to look up to the administrative forefront of how these exams are to be conducted.
Both CSIR & UGC have now transferred their entire exam process to NTA to make it more efficient & productive.
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