Get Answers on Test Preparation, Admissions & Campus Life
Study Abroad Countries
Is IES better than IAS ?
This depends mainly on the candidate’s personal choice and what he or she is aiming for. IES stands for Indian Engineering Services and IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services. The examination and recruitment of both these officers are managed by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). Both of these are high-profile jobs and receive much respect and honor from the government and the people.
Job Role
- An IES officer handles the technical duties and is responsible for managing the technical tasks of various services of the Indian government.
- An IAS officer deals more in public and handles the administrative department of the public sector, state and union government.
An IAS officer is more powerful compared to an IES officer as it has more respect in society and commands more power. The pay scales of both are the same but an IAS officer is probably more famous and likely in society. Both of them receive awards and recognition from the government for their work and contributions to society.
Branches
- In IES there are branches like telecom, road, railways, and other infrastructure where you can work by choosing any one of them and show your capabilities and skills.
- In IAS there are IFS( Indian Foreign Service), IPS (Indian Police Service) and IRS (Indian Revenue Service). A candidate can choose from any of these branches and join them and excel in their future.
Academics
- To join IES, a candidate must be an engineering graduate from any of the recognized universities. A candidate can apply for IES as much as one wants as there are no limitations on the number of attempts.
- To join IAS, a candidate must have a bachelor's degree from any of the recognized universities in any course. In the IAS exam, a candidate can apply only 6 times.
|
Categories |
IAS |
IES |
|
Application Fee |
100 (Free for Female and Reserved Candidates) |
200 (Free for Female and Reserved Candidates) |
|
Number of Seats |
1000 |
Around 500 |
In IAS, there is a wide variety of subjects and a candidate can choose from one of them according to their choice and preference for the exams.
In IES, there are no choices as it consists of subjects specific to engineering courses like civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.
How do I prepare for the IIM Indore IPM Aptitude test and personal interview? What books should I refer to prepare for IPM-AT? What is the syllabus for the Aptitude Test?
Frankly, the preparation tips for the IIM Indore IPM Aptitude test and personal interview are best understood from a student who's been through the process recently, not a coaching instructor or institute.
The aptitude test to interview score ratio is 60:40. The study material for the course can't really help you much. Sharpen your math skills if they are lacking. It's a must because quant is a stress if your math skills aren't up to par. The computer provides you with a calculator, but it can only perform basic addition and subtraction. If you are proficient in English, verbal is simple. No point in opening the dictionary to figure out new words or trying to mug them up. Read the papers and any classic literature you can get your hands on. The rest would probably work out. The majority of the reading was at the CBSE level. Your reading speed is the only potential stumbling block. Reading newspapers will also help you if you are chosen for the interview. The term "electronic commerce" refers to the sale of electronic goods. Also, the break between the test and interview is a good time to brush up on your class 12 syllabus.
The one thing to remember is to never lie. They'll see right through you, and trouble may be on the way. Presentation is essential. Don't be scared to ask for a little time to ponder upon a question, but don't be overconfident.
The key is self-assurance. After all, the panelists and the test are only attempting to assess the breadth of your knowledge, your self-awareness, and the goals you wish to achieve. Don't compare yourself with others or think of the multitude of kids trying their luck too. You will succeed there if you are aware that IIM IPM is where your heart truly lies.
What are some experiences people have had with the IGNOU exams? Are they difficult and what level of preparation is needed or can one be a bit easygoing?
The truth about IGNOU is that it does not care about you, and its success rate is much lower than that of other universities. IGNOU will be much more difficult than any other university; even your regular course may be much easier than what you will experience at IGNOU. It's not so much the degree that you'll get from IGNOU as it is the experience of how harsh and demanding life will be, how things will go wrong and you'll have to make them right. The terms provided by IGNOU may appear simple, but soon everything will begin to unfold; there will be success and setbacks. You will have to rework things over and over again, or you will fail. Exams are easy but they become tougher as you progress. You might get (low) grades as you've never gotten before, just because IGNOU is a miser in terms of giving marks.
Even though IGNOU exams are not difficult, here are some factors that contribute to their difficulty: The study material is never delivered on time; if it is, you will not receive your entire syllabus for the current semester; frequently, the study material arrives in the following semester. The exam schedule is appalling. There will be times when you have two exams on the same day, times when you have exams on consecutive days, and times when you only have one exam at the end of the month. Exam papers are not difficult (if you know the subject), but the point is that there is no specific standard that IGNOU has set for its marking scheme. As a result, even if you have answered questions correctly and to the best of your ability, you may still lose.
Is the entrance test for NICMAR tough?
The NCAT is the entrance exam for NICMAR. According to some of my friends who have taken the exam, it is not that difficult but easy if you prepare well.
- For the written exam, you need to have hands-on practice with the aptitude and reasoning section.
- You need to have good time management skills to ace the exam.
- The next round would be Group Discussion. For this, you have to keep a record of the current affairs of both the World and India along with the domain you are studying, be it Interiors or Civil.
- Have a sound knowledge of the current technologies and reforms made in the particular domain.
- The last would be the personal interview round. It's quite easy if you have a command over your communication skills.
An interview is nothing but an interaction. For the preparation, in the case of a fresher, you can tell your accomplishments during the time of graduation. If you are a working individual, you can share your learning, experiences, and the contribution you have made in the industry while working tenure.
How does the distance education through IGNOU work? How is the submission of assignments done and how are the semester and exams conducted?
Here is the process:
a) Complete the online form.
b) Make a fee payment online.
c) You will be assigned to a study center based on your preferences and availability.
d) Your ID card and books will be mailed to you.
e) Attending classes is not required. Weekend and holiday classes are available.
f) You must submit your assignments to your study center. You can prepare your assignments using the IGNOU materials.
g) Then you must complete the exam forms for the subjects for which you wish to write the exams. You may enter any number for that specific year. The minimum period for a Masters's degree is two years, and the maximum period is five years.
h) Take the exam and find out the results.
i) Repeat the process the following year.
The process is very simple once you understand it effectively.
IGNOU What happens when we submit the assignments way past the last date?
Most IGNOU students associate IGNOU Assignment submission with IGNOU Term End Examinations. They are not, however.
Aside from one connection: to appear in the respective subject's TEE, one must first submit an assignment; there are NO other connections.
1) IGNOU Assignments and IGNOU Examination Form are not in any way related:
That is, you can choose to submit IGNOU assignments for all subjects while not appearing in the TEEs for any of them. However, because registration for a paper is only valid for two years or four semesters, it is important to continue passing the TEEs. Otherwise, one must re-register for the paper, which is still incomplete (Not passed).
2) IGNOU Assignments that have been submitted and completed (passed or cleared) are valid for the duration of the IGNOU program:
This also applies to the Maximum Duration to Complete the Program. For example, IGNOU MBA takes 8 years. Thus, if a student fails a paper or re-registers for a paper, he or she only needs to reappear in the TEE (if he has already passed the Assignment). As a result, there is no need to resubmit the assignment for the aforementioned paper.
3) Regardless of when you plan to appear in TEE, you must submit only the most recent IGNOU Assignments:
You cannot submit a previous assignment that you wrote but did not submit at the time.
Regardless of whether you intend to take the upcoming TEE or not, it is always advisable to submit completed assignments to the Study Centre or Regional Centre.
4) The Late Fee is not for Late Assignment Submission: There is no fee to submit the IGNOU Assignments.
5) Assignments that have been submitted and passed (Complete Status) are valid for the entire IGNOU Programme, but one must pass a paper within two years of registration: If a student fails to complete or pass a paper within two years or four semesters, he must re-register. This doubles the cost of the paper. Aside from the financial burden, there are no other consequences to re-registration.
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.
If I take admission to IGNOU in January session when will my term-end exam be conducted?
If you enroll in the January session:
-
Yearly programs — You must submit your assignments by September 30th and your TEE by December 30th.
-
Semi-annual/semester programs — You must turn in your assignments by April 15th, and your TEE by June 30th.
If you enroll in the July session.
-
Yearly program—You must submit your assignments by March 31st, and your TEE in June.
-
Semi-annual/semester programs — You must turn in your assignments by October 15th, and your TEE in December.
IGNOU exams are held twice a year. In June and December. Occasionally, IGNOU extends the deadline.
There's one more thing to think about. Assignments for the July session and the January session (for the following year of that July session) are the same in IGNOU. Also, when you submit the assignments, make sure that they are the most recent available assignments for your course for the current year in which you are submitting them. For example, if you enrolled in January 2021 and did not complete the assignments in the first year, you must complete the newly available assignments for the next year, which are for the January 2022 session.
What is the difference between IES and ESE?
IES stands for Indian Engineering Services and it is a category of posts in UPSE. ESE stands for Engineering Services Examination. It is the examination that selects IES officers. The difference between IES and ESE is similar to the difference between IIT and IITJEE.
Where can I find some of MU OET's (manipal university entrance exam) previous year question papers?
Arihant publishes a book that contains the previous years’ questions of MU OET. Along with the previous year's questions, there are also some sample papers. You can follow this book for your preparation. It is quite helpful and offers insights into the examination pattern.
As MU OET is an online examination, the university doesn’t usually provide the question papers.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS LETTER
