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Which exam is tougher, CDS or AFCAT?

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Dayal Singh Posted On : February 15th, 2021
Studied BSc from DTU

My cousin have qualified both exams and without a doubt, CDS is the toughest one. The reason being that the CDS paper is created by the UPSC, whereas AFCAT is prepared by the Indian Air Force. So you have to think a lot when attempting CDS questions, it tests your conceptual knowledge. AFCAT touches on basic topics and is much easier. 

The following points must help you in a better understanding:

  • If you have a good basic knowledge of the English language, mathematical skills, GK and are updated on current affairs, then AFCAT will be a smooth ride. On the other hand, CDS will require an in-depth study of the syllabus.
  • You can clear AFCAT by simply going through the previous year’s papers. If you are not able to clear it in the first go, you'll definitely do so in the second because there'll be a gradual increase in your score as well.
  • Also, do a self-analysis and ask yourself whether you're good in GS or in English and Reasoning? If the former, then CDS will be easier to qualify! If the latter, then AFCAT will be your thing.

Here's a table reflecting the previous three-year cut-offs for AFCAT and CDS exams-

Exams

2019 cut off

2018 cut off

2017 cut off

AFCAT

133-140

160-140

150-155

CDS

95-128

NA

120-260

Do not pre-suppose that clearing AFCAT with SSB will clear your path to the Indian Air Force, because apparently the final cut off is quite high, so if your AFCAT score is really high, between 140-180, only then will you be able get into the permanent commission.

However, if you clear the written and SSB in case of CDS, then you'll definitely join any of the forces and get into PC.

Study thoughtfully and try to prepare with determination and an open mind.

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For IIT JEE which coaching institute in Bhubaneswar is the best?

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Ahana Dixit Posted On : August 14th, 2020
B.Tech (CSE) from Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (2021)

This is the question that after schooling or in between schooling student asks many times for the best coaching institute for IIT JEE in Bhubaneswar. It depends on the student either he or she want to do coaching in one place or subject-wise. But in my opinion, coaching at a single institute is good but it totally depends on the students.

I would suggest that Allen Career Institute is the best coaching institute because they have a unique process and have a good strategy of teaching the Aspirants of IIT JEE. The success rate of the institute is 99% which matters a lot. Not only the success rate but the majority of students who secure the rank below the 100 in the list for the JEE Mains and Advance exam are from this coaching institute. It has great efficiency in comparison with the other and also the success rate is very high.

So, in my opinion without any further delay if you really want to take admission in IIT Bhubaneswar you may join this coaching institute.

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Which one is better, PSU or IES?

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Rohit Mishra Posted On : February 19th, 2022
studied Electronics and Communication Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra (2021)

Both PSU and IES have their own advantages. Here is some insight regarding both these services. 

Postings: 

In IES, each department except railways gives posting in metro cities or tier 2 cities. But in PSU, there are high chances that you will get a rural posting. Due to obvious reasons, most plants are set up in rural areas. DMRC, POSOCO are the only exceptions. So, if you want to live in metro cities, you should prefer IES. But most PSU has good townships set up near their plants. These townships have decent facilities like gyms, pools, clubs, shopping malls, etc. 

Compensation/Salary: 

PSUs offer better salary packages. Most PSUs offer a basic pay of INR 60,000. You will also get various allowances like cafeteria allowance, uniform allowance, etc. The CTC offered at most PSU is around INR 17-18 LPA, while it’s around INR 11-12 LPA in IES. 

Authority: 

In terms of authority, IES wins. No PSU job will offer you the power and authorities an IES service offers. IES jobs also have better respect in society.

Lifestyle/Facilities: 

IES posts have more responsibilities. In sectors like railways, you need to be available 24*7. In terms of facilities, PSU is better. Large PSUs have almost every big private hospital in their panel. 

You should choose one of these two services according to your preference. 

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What is difference between SSB, CDSE and AFCAT?

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Sachin Shilp Posted On : February 15th, 2021
B.Eng from Vellore Institute of Technology

My cousin qualified for the AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) exam in 2018 into the AFSB which is an acronym for Air Force candidates. Basically, it is just the first step, including the CDSE which is the short form of the Combined Defence Service Exam. So these exams work as a filter in letting the best candidates come to the surface, these then go to the SSB/AFSB. 

Here are some key points on the process-

  • Candidates who join the army or navy are termed 'SSB', and those who join the Air Force are called 'AFSB'.
  • AFCAT is the exam by and for the Air force when there is a requirement of staff for general duty, technical, flying, logistics, or administration. It is conducted bi-annually in the months of March and August and is the only other mode of entry into the Air force apart from CDSE.
  • The process remains the same for all these agencies during the first few days. After clearing the first step, your scores are sent to the headquarters and you'll have to qualify for the PABT test, in case you've chosen the flying branch. Alternatively, you'd have to qualify for a basic knowledge test for the groundwork.
  • If you qualify and reach SSB (Service Selection Board), you'll be a participant in another filtration process of which only 80 out of 300 candidates will be selected.

If you wish to become an officer in the three defense forces, you'd have to submit a clearance by SSB or AFSB. If you're selected through the CDSE and NDA, then you'll be given the Permanent commission (PC) and if you have qualified AFCAT, then you'll get selected for Short Service Commission (SSC). Although, sometimes technical and non-technical staff go through the AFCAT only (not through CDSE) and they get through PC.

Note that if you fail PABT, your flying dreams are over, as far as IAF is concerned. So be careful there, you'll need a lot of patience and resilience to go through the process.

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What's the difficulty level of COMEDK (engineering), as compared with the JEE Mains, VITEEE and MU OET?

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Sree Banerjee Posted On : March 8th, 2022
MIT Manipal, Civil engineering

COMEDK is easier than JEE Mains, VITEEE, and MU OET. Based on the difficulty level, these examinations can be ranked as - JEE Mains>MU OET>VITEEE>COMEDK. 

COMEDK is more scoring and easier to crack. If you read NCERT books thoroughly and solve last year's question papers, you can easily get a good rank. 

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What institute will be the best for GATE and IES coaching: Made Easy Delhi, ACE Academy Hyderabad, or Gate forum?

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Nikhil Nanda Posted On : February 17th, 2021
BAMS FROM Delhi University, 2020

One of my friends used to be a student of ACE Academy. According to her, the ACE Academy study materials are unbeatable for the preparation of competitive examinations like GATE or IES. Their test series is also very challenging. 

Before joining ACE Academy, my friend was going through a period, when he didn’t use to concentrate on his studies. Similar to a period, which almost all engineering students go through during their BE/BTech. After joining ACE Academy, he had the opportunity to clear his concept in basics. He ended the course with good command of the subjects. 

Faculty:

  • According to my friend, the faculties discuss every minute details of the topic. The teaching methodology employed, is designed by keeping in mind the requirement of the examination. 
  • The faculties have years of experience teaching classes for GATE, IES, and PSU. 

Lectures:

The lectures are quite helpful in preparing notes properly. Which are more helpful for preparation as compared to books. 

Join the classes as early as possible. The course is also completed early. You will have plenty of time to self-study and revise for the examination. For GATE or IES coaching, ACE Academy will be best.

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Does one need to be do B.ed after he does MCA to apply for CTET?

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Prasun Sengupta Posted On : March 29th, 2022
Master of Computer Applications & Computer Science, Gurukul Kangri University

Yes, you need to do a B.Ed after MCA to apply for CTET. According to CTET eligibility criteria, applicants should have completed an NCTE approved teaching course. So, after MCA, doing a B.Ed is necessary. You can apply for CTET, in the second year of your B.Ed or after completing the degree. 

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What are the important topics for bitsat?

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Priya Raghav Posted On : January 16th, 2021
Studied at NIT Trichy

BITSAT contains a mix of questions that are designed to judge your suitability for the engineering domain. The syllabus of the exam covers almost every topic of the 10+2 standard. 

A few of the important topics that students must prepare thoroughly are as follows. 

Physics: 

  • Heat and Thermodynamics
  • Current Electricity
  • SHM
  • Magnetism
  • Wave Optics, Electrostatics
  • Fluids

Chemistry: 

  • Chemical Bonding
  • Atomic Structure
  • P-block elements 
  • Mole concepts
  • Biomolecules
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Alkanes, Alkenes & Alkynes

Mathematics: 

  • Circles
  • Straight Lines
  • Pair of Straight Lines
  • Vectors
  • Continuity & Differentiability
  • Theory of equations.

Logical Reasoning: 

  • Figure Formation & Analysis
  • Figure Matrix 
  • Analogy Test
  • Numbers & Alphabetical Series Test
  • Logical Deduction

English Proficiency:

  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Sentence Completion
  • One Word Substitution
  • Rearrangement of Jumbled Words. 

The syllabus for BITSAT is vast. To secure a good score in the examination, you need to have a clear concept of the topics. Focus on all five subjects to score better.

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Should I take the UKCAT or BMAT?

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Neeraj Goenka Posted On : February 17th, 2021
MBChB from University of Birmingham MedicalSchool (2020)

In order to apply for a medical school in the UK it is mandatory for you as an applicant to appear for the UKCAT or BMAT.

Even if the BMAT is not required by all, it is necessary for some of the institutes:

  • University of Leeds
  • Lancaster University
  • University of Oxford
  • University of Cambridge
  • Royal Veterinary College
  • Imperial College London
  • Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Some of the universities that accept UCAT are:

University

UCAS Course Code

University of Aberdeen

A100, A105, A201

Anglia Ruskin University

A100

Aston University

A100

University of Birmingham

A100, A101, A200

University of Bristol

A100, A108, A206, A208

Cardiff University

A100*, A104, A200, A204

University of Dundee

A100, A104, A200

Appearing for either UKCAT or BMAT depends on the university you are willing to apply for. Students of the state board go for UKCAT. CBSE students can choose to appear for both examinations and so can IB and A students. You can be guided towards your decision by a good institution and counselor for preparing for the exams like Trinity Global Education.

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Which one is better for IES coaching between Made Easy and I.E.S. Master for Civil?

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Tarun Kumar Posted On : February 17th, 2021
BA Programming at Delhi University, 2020

For IES Civil coaching Made Easy is best. Be it faculty, study material, or test series nothing can beat Made Easy. Made Easy offers good study material for practice, followed by test series, problem-solving in class. 

Faculty:

The faculty of Made Easy is such that the students get admitted just to attend their class. 

  • Some of the reputed faculty members at Made Easy are Ram sir, Swamy Gupta sir, Vivek sir, Ashish sir, Vimal sir, and Badal Soni sir.
  • Badal Soni sir was initially associated with IES, who is now a faculty at Made Easy. He has taught Soil, OCF, Railways, and Hydraulic Machines, steel. With Badal Soni Sir these five important topics have great faculty support at Made Easy. 
  • The Civil Engineering department at Made Easy has a young, knowledgeable, and talented group of faculties. 

Test Series: 

The test questions and study materials are prepared exclusively for students based on their intellectual and past performance in the tests. Moreover, you get a chance to compete with some of the top minds in the field.

Study Material:

Made Easy study materials have compiled data from different books. Which means you do not need to buy many books. You can just concentrate on one book for your studies. 

Teaching Methods:

Different faculties have different teaching techniques. 

  • Swamy Sir’s lectures are great for clearing your basics. If you pay attention in his class you will not make mistakes in Structure. 
  • Ram Sir’s class on Soil is quite captivating. You are not likely to forget what you learn from his lectures.

So, based on the above information, it is safe to say Made Easy will be better for IES Coaching for Civil.

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