Career guidance in engineering General Lecture #1

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Career Guidance Dr. BPJ Slide Slide 11

Workshop on Workshop on

Career Guidance for Career Guidance for

Engineering streamEngineering stream

byby

Dr. BP JOSHIDr. BP JOSHI

WelcomeWelcome

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� Popular Career Options

� Attitude & Aptitude requirements for Engg stream

� Types / Streams of Studies available

� Popular Streams

� Unconventional Streams

� Curriculum at glance

� Exam Pattern

� Challenging Subjects

� PG & Certification Courses

� Top Most Institutions in India and Abroad with eligibility

� Research Studies

� Cost Involved in Education

� Unconventional Career Opportunities

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Career SpectrumCareer Spectrum

Career Chart by Vijay Navle & Mahesh Narke


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The Starting Point


Career Development Cycle

Ambition Vs RealityAmbition Vs Reality


��Before making a career choice, take time to understand Before making a career choice, take time to understand yourself, your likes and preferences yourself, your likes and preferences

��Ambition can not be injected nor can it be imitatedAmbition can not be injected nor can it be imitated

��Parents’ attitudeParents’ attitude-- the determining factor in shaping one’s the determining factor in shaping one’s career goalcareer goal

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Basic Errors while choosing a careerBasic Errors while choosing a career


�� Parental Pressure: To choose a profession/ stream that Parental Pressure: To choose a profession/ stream that parents are forcing you intoparents are forcing you into

�� Peer pressure: To choose the same stream as your Peer pressure: To choose the same stream as your friendfriend

�� Mob Mentality: To follow the crowd/ trendMob Mentality: To follow the crowd/ trend

�� Time Pressure: Craze for professional courses Time Pressure: Craze for professional courses s.as.a. . Medical or EngineeringMedical or Engineering

Career

Education Based Career

Talent Based Career

Options after Science stream (with

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)

Options after Science stream (with

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)


�� General B. Sc. courses: General B. Sc. courses: Physics, Chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology, Mathematics, Geology, Statistics, Biochemistry, Statistics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, etc.Computer Science, etc.

�� Computer ScienceComputer Science

�� Information TechnologyInformation Technology

�� ElectronicsElectronics

�� Industrial ChemistryIndustrial Chemistry

�� Polymer ChemistryPolymer Chemistry

�� Drugs & DyesDrugs & Dyes

�� Operations ResearchOperations Research

�� Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science

�� Heavy & Fine ChemicalsHeavy & Fine Chemicals

�� Computer ProgrammingComputer Programming

Fields in Engineering and Technology

Fields in Engineering and Technology

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�� Power generation, distributionPower generation, distribution�� MechMech design and productiondesign and production�� Electronics equipmentsElectronics equipments�� Civil Construction Civil Construction �� SoftwareSoftware�� AerospaceAerospace�� AutomobileAutomobile

�� Biotechnology Biotechnology �� Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering �� Chemical Technology Chemical Technology �� Dairy & FoodDairy & Food�� IrrigationIrrigation

�� LeatherLeather�� TextileTextile

�� Manufacturing Manufacturing EngineeringEngineering

�� MarineMarine

�� TelecommunicationTelecommunication

�� MetallurgyMetallurgy

�� MiningMining

�� Ocean Engineering & Ocean Engineering & Naval ArchitectureNaval Architecture

�� PetrochemicalPetrochemical

�� PetroleumPetroleum

�� PrintingPrinting

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Degrees in Engineering & Technology

Degrees in Engineering & Technology


��Aerospace Engineer Aerospace Engineer

��Automobile Engineer Automobile Engineer

��Biomedical Engineer Biomedical Engineer

��Chemical Engineer Chemical Engineer

��Civil Engineer Civil Engineer

��Computer Engineer Computer Engineer

��Electrical Engineer Electrical Engineer

��Software Engineer Software Engineer

��Electronics Engineer Electronics Engineer

Engineering & TechnologyEngineering & Technology


�� Industrial Engineer Industrial Engineer

�� Marine Engineer Marine Engineer

�� Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer

�� Mining Engineer & MetallurgistMining Engineer & Metallurgist

�� Naval Architect Naval Architect

�� Production Engineer Production Engineer

�� Telecommunication Engineer Telecommunication Engineer

Polytechnic Polytechnic


� 3-year Diploma courses are offered by various polytechnics controlled and run by MSBTE

� The qualifications required in this case range from 10th

standard or 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and

Mathematics and the admission is generally granted strictly as per the merit of marks obtained in the SSC/

HSSC examination.

� There are certain non-engineering trades like ceramics, printing, production and chemical technology which are of

lesser duration.

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National Defence Academy Entrance Examination

National Defence Academy Entrance Examination


� Generally conducted twice a year in May and November

� Candidates are tested in Mathematics and General Ability

� All unmarried male candidates with 10+2 pass are eligible for

Army, Navy and Air force

� Services Selection Board (SSB) interview after passing exam

� Medical examination before joining as Cadets at the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakvasla (Pune).

� After 3 years at NDA and one year in the Military, Naval or

Air force academies, the cadets are commissioned into the services as Second Lieutenant/ Acting Sub-Lieutenant/ Pilot

Officer respectively

Management Management

� Business Development Manager

� Business Manager

� Event Manager

� Export Manager

� Human Resources Development

� Management Consultant

� Market Research Executive

� Operations & Logistics Manager

� Retail Manager

� Sales & Marketing Manager

� Technical Manager


Eligibility for JEEEligibility for JEE

��JEE Main 2017JEE Main 2017 is a two tier examination (Main & Advanced) is a two tier examination (Main & Advanced)

regulated by CBSE Board. regulated by CBSE Board.

��Candidates can get admissions inCandidates can get admissions in B.TechB.Tech/ / B.ArchB.Arch programmesprogrammes

offered by NITs, IIITs and other engineering institutions through offered by NITs, IIITs and other engineering institutions through

JEE Main examJEE Main exam

�� IITs admissions are only through JEE Advanced exam. IITs admissions are only through JEE Advanced exam.

�� JEEJEE Main exam is also considered as a qualifying exam to appear Main exam is also considered as a qualifying exam to appear

JEE Advanced exam. JEE Advanced exam.

��To qualify for appearing in Advance JEE exam, students need to To qualify for appearing in Advance JEE exam, students need to

have at least 75 per cent marks or be in top 20 percentile in Class have at least 75 per cent marks or be in top 20 percentile in Class

XII examination. SC, ST students should have 65 per cent marks.XII examination. SC, ST students should have 65 per cent marks.


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JEE Main 2017 Exam Pattern – Paper IJEE Main 2017 Exam Pattern – Paper I

��Courses:Courses: It is held forIt is held for engineering courses (engineering courses (B.TechB.Tech / BE)./ BE).

��Number of Questions:Number of Questions: 90 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions).90 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions).

��Subjects:Subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

��Language:Language: Hindi, English (selectHindi, English (select while filling the application while filling the application form)form)

��Mode:Mode: It will be commenced via both; online & offline.It will be commenced via both; online & offline.

��Duration:Duration: 3 hours. (4 hours for the candidates having 3 hours. (4 hours for the candidates having

disability)disability)

��Marking Scheme:Marking Scheme: 4 marks for each correct response.4 marks for each correct response.

��Negative Marking:Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect.1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect.


JEE Main Exam Pattern - Paper IIJEE Main Exam Pattern - Paper II

��Courses:Courses: It is held for ArchitectureIt is held for Architecture course. (course. (B.ArchB.Arch).).

��Number of Questions: Number of Questions: 82 questions (MCQs) out of which 30 82 questions (MCQs) out of which 30

questions from mathematics, 50 questions from aptitude test and 2 questions from mathematics, 50 questions from aptitude test and 2

questions (descriptive) of drawing test.questions (descriptive) of drawing test.

��Subjects:Subjects: Mathematics, Aptitude, Drawing.Mathematics, Aptitude, Drawing.

��Language:Language: Hindi, EnglishHindi, English (select(select while filling the application form)while filling the application form)

��Mode:Mode: OfflineOffline mode.mode.

��Duration:Duration: 3 hours. (4 hours for the candidates having disability)3 hours. (4 hours for the candidates having disability)

��Marking Scheme:Marking Scheme:

�� 4 marks for each correct response 4 marks for each correct response

�� 2 questions of drawing will carry 70 marks2 questions of drawing will carry 70 marks

��Negative Marking:Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect


JEE Main Exam Pattern 2017JEE Main Exam Pattern 2017

Paper I for BE Paper I for BE B.TechB.Tech

Subjects Subjects Questions Questions MarksMarks

Chemistry Chemistry 30 30 120120

PhysicsPhysics 3030 120120

MathematicsMathematics 3030 120120

TotalTotal 9090 360360

Paper II for Paper II for B.ArchB.Arch

SubjectsSubjects QuestionsQuestions MarksMarks

MathematicsMathematics 3030 120120

Aptitude testAptitude test 5050 200200

DrawingDrawing 22 7070

TotalTotal 8282 390390


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Eligibility for Adv JEE for IITEligibility for Adv JEE for IIT

All the candidates must fulfill the following five criteria to appear in All the candidates must fulfill the following five criteria to appear in

JEEJEE (Advanced) 2016.(Advanced) 2016.

�� Criterion 1 Criterion 1 –– Performance in Performance in JEEJEE (Main) 2016.(Main) 2016. should be among should be among the top 2,00,000 (all categories) by scoring positive marks in Paperthe top 2,00,000 (all categories) by scoring positive marks in Paper--1 1

of of JEEJEE (Main) 2016.(Main) 2016.

�� Criterion 2 Criterion 2 –– Age limit. Age limit. should have been born on or after October 1, should have been born on or after October 1, 1991. Five years relaxation is given to SC, ST and 1991. Five years relaxation is given to SC, ST and PwDPwD candidatescandidates

�� Criterion 3 Criterion 3 –– Number of attempts. Number of attempts. A candidate can attempt A candidate can attempt JEEJEE

(Advanced) a maximum of two times in consecutive years(Advanced) a maximum of two times in consecutive years

�� Criterion 4 Criterion 4 –– Appearance in Class XII (or equivalent) Appearance in Class XII (or equivalent)

examination. examination. should have appeared for the Class XII examination for should have appeared for the Class XII examination for the first time in all the subjects in either 2015 or 2016.the first time in all the subjects in either 2015 or 2016.

�� Criterion 5 Criterion 5 –– Earlier admission at Earlier admission at IITsIITs/ISM. /ISM. shouldshould NOTNOT have been have been

admitted in an admitted in an IITIIT/ISM (irrespective of whether or not he/she /ISM (irrespective of whether or not he/she continued in the program) continued in the program) OROR even accepted the even accepted the IITIIT/ISM seat by /ISM seat by

reporting at a reporting centre in the past.reporting at a reporting centre in the past.


MH CET ExamMH CET Exam

��The tentativeThe tentative schedule for schedule for MHTMHT CET 2017 CET 2017 �� Online application starts Online application starts First week of March, 2017First week of March, 2017

�� Online application ends Online application ends Fourth week of March, 2017Fourth week of March, 2017

�� Admit card issue Admit card issue Last week of April, 2017Last week of April, 2017

�� Exam date Exam date First week of May, 2017First week of May, 2017

��Eligibility for Engineering & Technology CoursesEligibility for Engineering & Technology Courses�� Students should have cleared or appearing in 10+2 or Students should have cleared or appearing in 10+2 or

equivalent examination.equivalent examination.

�� Candidates must be Indian Nationals.Candidates must be Indian Nationals.

�� No age limit criteria for these courses.No age limit criteria for these courses.


MH CET Exam PatternMH CET Exam Pattern

��TheThe MH MH CETCET exam exam comprises of three papers. comprises of three papers.

��The exam is offline (pen and paper based) mode. The exam is offline (pen and paper based) mode.

��Engineering candidates are required to appear for paper 1 & 3. Engineering candidates are required to appear for paper 1 & 3.

��Health science degree courses aspirants are required to appear Health science degree courses aspirants are required to appear

for paper 1 and paper 2. for paper 1 and paper 2.

��There will be no negative marking for incorrect response. There will be no negative marking for incorrect response.

��The exam pattern is described below:The exam pattern is described below:

PaperPaper SubjectSubject No. of No. of MCQMCQ Marks/Marks/queque Total Marks Total Marks

11 PhysicsPhysics 5050 11 5050

ChemistryChemistry 5050 11 5050

22 Biology (Botany) 50Biology (Botany) 50 11 5050

Biology (Zoology) 50Biology (Zoology) 50 11 5050

33 MathematicsMathematics 5050 22 100100


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� National Aptitude Test for Engineering Admissions

� National Aptitude Test in lines of SAT

� With the introduction of a compulsory National Aptitude Test (NAT) for aspirants i.e. at, major changes in the admission process for IITs and NITs would be made. The

proposed national aptitude test will be held on the lines of

SAT conducted in the United States for admission to different colleges.

� NAT will be an online test conducted four times a year

Proposed National Ability Test

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TYPES of APTITUDETYPES of APTITUDE

��Verbal Verbal –– understanding words & using them effectivelyunderstanding words & using them effectively

��Numerical Numerical –– working with numbers quickly & accuratelyworking with numbers quickly & accurately

��Spatial Spatial –– understanding geometric forms & patternsunderstanding geometric forms & patterns

��Clerical perception Clerical perception –– reading, analyzing & obtaining details from reading, analyzing & obtaining details from

written data, tabulated material or graphical representationswritten data, tabulated material or graphical representations


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For VERBAL APTITUDEFor VERBAL APTITUDE

��For general level For general level –– General Objective English, by R S General Objective English, by R S Agarwal, S Agarwal, S ChandChand publisherspublishers

��For Competitions For Competitions –– Objective English, by E Thorpe, in Objective English, by E Thorpe, in Pearson EducationPearson Education

��For CAT For CAT –– How to prepare for the Verbal Ability and How to prepare for the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension of the CAT, by Arun Sharma, Tata Reading Comprehension of the CAT, by Arun Sharma, Tata McGraw Hill PublishersMcGraw Hill Publishers

��For GRE/ For GRE/ GMATGMAT/ / TOEFLTOEFL/ / IELTSIELTS –– Barron’s Guide, Princeton Barron’s Guide, Princeton Review, Pearson Education, Kaplan, Review, Pearson Education, Kaplan, ETSETS GuidesGuides


For Quantitative For Quantitative

��For general level For general level –– Quantitative Aptitude, by R S Agarwal, Quantitative Aptitude, by R S Agarwal, S S ChandChand publisherspublishers

��For Competitions For Competitions –– Quantitative Techniques, by M Quantitative Techniques, by M TyraTyra, , Vedic Vedic MathsMaths by by DhavalDhaval Bhatia, Bhatia, JaicoJaico BooksBooks

��For CAT For CAT –– How to prepare for the Quantitative Aptitude of How to prepare for the Quantitative Aptitude of the CAT, by Arun Sharma, Tata McGraw Hill Publishersthe CAT, by Arun Sharma, Tata McGraw Hill Publishers

��For GRE/For GRE/GMATGMAT –– Barron’s Guide, Princeton Review, Barron’s Guide, Princeton Review, Pearson Education, Kaplan, Pearson Education, Kaplan, ETSETS GuidesGuides


For DI & LRFor DI & LR��For general level For general level –– Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, by Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, by

R S Agarwal, S R S Agarwal, S ChandChand publisherspublishers

��For Competitions For Competitions –– Test of Reasoning, by E Thorpe, Tata Test of Reasoning, by E Thorpe, Tata

McGraw Hill PublishersMcGraw Hill Publishers

��For CAT For CAT –– How to prepare for the Data Interpretation & Logical How to prepare for the Data Interpretation & Logical

Reasoning of the CAT, by Arun Sharma, Tata McGraw Hill Reasoning of the CAT, by Arun Sharma, Tata McGraw Hill

PublishersPublishers

��For GRE/For GRE/GMATGMAT –– Barron’s Guide, Princeton Review, Pearson Barron’s Guide, Princeton Review, Pearson

Education, Kaplan, Education, Kaplan, ETSETS GuidesGuides


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Other ResourcesOther Resources�Puzzles to puzzle you, by Shakuntala Devi

�Quantitative Aptitude, by Abhijit Guha

�Puzzles & Teasers by George Summers

�Vocabulary by McCarthy & O’Dell, Cambridge Univ Press

�Essential Words for the GRE, New Age Int’l Publishers

�Vocabulary in Practice by Glennis Pye, in Cambridge

University Press

�www.freshersworld.com ,

�www.skillsrack.com ,

�www.indiabix.com,

�www.techgig.com ,

�www.techgyan.com ,

�www.businessballs.com


Certifications … Certifications …

�� For Civil Engg students For Civil Engg students

�� CAD and CAM CAD and CAM

�� StaadProStaadPro

�� WorkForceWorkForce

�� Structural design Structural design

�� PGDPGD in Construction Project Management, from CMCin Construction Project Management, from CMC


Certifications for ElectronicsCertifications for Electronics

�� MATLABMATLAB, VLSI, Embedded Systems, VLSI, Embedded Systems

�� LabViewLabView –– SCADASCADA, Mechatronics, Mechatronics

�� PLC, NanotechnologyPLC, Nanotechnology

�� Certified Telecom Professional (Certified Telecom Professional (syncroutesyncroute) )

�� Live online Live online –– Image & Video Communication, on Image & Video Communication, on wizIQwizIQeducation.onlineeducation.online

�� Certified Wireless Network Administrator Certified Wireless Network Administrator -- IGNOUIGNOU

�� Certifications from Certifications from ––

�� Centre for Electronics Test Engineering Centre for Electronics Test Engineering

�� NPTINPTI and and EDPTIEDPTI

�� KELTRONKELTRON and and NIEITNIEIT


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Certifications for CS/ IT Certifications for CS/ IT

�� Microsoft Microsoft –– MCPMCP, , MCITPMCITP, , MCPDMCPD, , MCTSMCTS, , MCSAMCSA, , MCDBAMCDBA

�� CISCO CISCO –– CCENTCCENT, , CCNACCNA, , CCDACCDA, , CCNACCNA Security, Security, CCNACCNA Voice, Voice, CCNACCNA

Wireless, Wireless, CCNPCCNP, , CCIECCIE

�� RHCERHCE ––red hat certified engineer red hat certified engineer

�� ComptiaComptia Network+ Network+

�� CMC CMC –– CJETCJET, EDGE, Big Data, .NET, JAVA , EDGE, Big Data, .NET, JAVA

�� Language certifications like Language certifications like OCJPOCJP, , OCAOCA, , OCPOCP, , PHPPHP, AJAX, HTML5, , AJAX, HTML5,

C, C#, C++, etc. C, C#, C++, etc.


PG Options for CS/ ITPG Options for CS/ IT

M.TechM.Tech M.B.A.M.B.A.

��Comp. Sc & Engg.Comp. Sc & Engg.

��Adv. IT with NetworkingAdv. IT with Networking& Telecommunication& Telecommunication

��Software EngineeringSoftware Engineering

��Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence

��Computational Computational LinguisticsLinguistics

��GeoGeo--informatics informatics

��BioBio--informaticsinformatics

��MBA IT Software DevelopmentMBA IT Software Development

��MBA IT Networking MBA IT Networking TechnologyTechnology

��Telecom ManagementTelecom Management

��Computer Aided ManagementComputer Aided Management

��MBA OperationsMBA Operations

��MBA Systems ManagementMBA Systems Management

��Logistics & Supply Chain Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt.Mgmt.


PG Options for EC/EN/EIPG Options for EC/EN/EIM.TechM.Tech M.B.A.M.B.A.�� Aerospace Aerospace EnggEngg..

�� Electronics Design & TechElectronics Design & Tech

�� Nuclear Engg. & Tech.Nuclear Engg. & Tech.

�� Laser TechnologyLaser Technology

�� Electronics & CommunicationsElectronics & Communications

�� Power SystemsPower Systems

�� Control SystemsControl Systems

�� Nano technologyNano technology

�� Signal Processing Signal Processing

�� Solar & Alternative Energy Solar & Alternative Energy TechnologyTechnology

�� TelecommunicationsTelecommunications

�� VLSIVLSI

�� Wireless CommunicationWireless Communication

�� Embedded TechnologyEmbedded Technology

�� Thermal EngineeringThermal Engineering

�� BioBio--medical Engineeringmedical Engineering

�� All traditional branches of All traditional branches of MktgMktg, HR, , HR,

Finance, Retail and Operations.Finance, Retail and Operations.

�� International BusinessInternational Business

�� Telecom ManagementTelecom Management

�� Logistics & Supply Chain Logistics & Supply Chain

ManagementManagement

�� Business LeadershipBusiness Leadership

�� Family Managed BusinessFamily Managed Business

�� Rural Dev. & ManagementRural Dev. & Management


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PG options for Mech EnggPG options for Mech EnggM.TechM.Tech MBAMBA�� Aerospace Engg.Aerospace Engg.

�� Metallurgical Engg & Material ScienceMetallurgical Engg & Material Science

�� Transportation & Infrastructure EngTransportation & Infrastructure Eng

�� Applied MechanicsApplied Mechanics

�� Industrial Engg.Industrial Engg.

�� Nuclear Engg. & TechnologyNuclear Engg. & Technology

�� Manufacturing TechnologyManufacturing Technology

�� Mineral & Bio Mineral ProcessingMineral & Bio Mineral Processing

�� Mine Planning & DesignMine Planning & Design

�� Automobile Engg.Automobile Engg.

�� AvionicsAvionics

�� MechatronicsMechatronics

�� Product Design & ManufacturingProduct Design & Manufacturing

�� CAD CAM TechnologyCAD CAM Technology

�� Thermal Engg.Thermal Engg.

� All branches mentioned + Agri

Business Management


PG Options for CH / BiotechPG Options for CH / Biotech

M.TechM.Tech MBAMBA��Chemical Chemical EnggEngg

��Petroleum Geo sciencePetroleum Geo science

��Chemical Synthesis & AnalysisChemical Synthesis & Analysis

�� Textile TechnologyTextile Technology

��Bio TechnologyBio Technology

��Biological Sciences & Bio Biological Sciences & Bio EnggEngg..

��Environmental Environmental EnggEngg. & Mgmt.. & Mgmt.

�� Fuel Fuel EnggEngg..

��Mineral & Bio Mineral ProcessingMineral & Bio Mineral Processing

��Bio informaticsBio informatics

��Chemical Process DesignChemical Process Design

��Apart from all the Apart from all the said branches,said branches,

��Hospital Hospital AdministrationAdministration


PG Options for CivilPG Options for Civil

M.TechM.Tech MBAMBA

��Civil Civil EnggEngg..

��Material ScienceMaterial Science

�� Transportation & Infrastructure Transportation & Infrastructure

EnggEngg..

�� Industrial & Management Industrial & Management EnggEngg..

��Structural Structural EnggEngg..

��Earthquake Earthquake EnggEngg..

��Mine Planning & DesignMine Planning & Design

��Applied GeologyApplied Geology

��Geo physicsGeo physics

��Architecture & DesignArchitecture & Design

��Apart from the said Apart from the said branches,branches,

��Infrastructure Infrastructure ManagementManagement

��Travel & Tourism Mgmt.Travel & Tourism Mgmt.


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For IESFor IES

��Paper I Paper I –– General Ability Test has two sections General Ability Test has two sections ––

��GK & English GK & English –– 200 marks each200 marks each

��Papers II & III Papers II & III –– Subject based objective type, of 200 marks Subject based objective type, of 200 marks eacheach

��Papers IV & V Papers IV & V –– Descriptive type on subjects, of 200 marks Descriptive type on subjects, of 200 marks eacheach

��PI of 200 marks PI of 200 marks


For IASFor IAS

��Prelims Prelims –– CSATCSAT –– Civil Services Aptitude TestCivil Services Aptitude Test

��Mains Mains –– Paper I & II (any one Indian language qualifying & Paper I & II (any one Indian language qualifying & English marks will be added English marks will be added –– 300 marks each)300 marks each)

��Paper III Paper III –– Essay in chosen medium Essay in chosen medium –– 200 marks 200 marks

��Papers IV, V, VI, VII Papers IV, V, VI, VII –– General Studies General Studies –– 250 marks each250 marks each

��Papers VIII, & IX Papers VIII, & IX –– two subjects two subjects –– 1 paper each 1 paper each –– 250 250 marks each marks each

��Personal Interview of 275 marksPersonal Interview of 275 marks


For Air ForceFor Air Force�� Eligibility Eligibility ––

�� corrected vision 6/6, corrected vision 6/6,

�� height requirement height requirement –– 152cm for girls & 157 cm for boys,152cm for girls & 157 cm for boys,

�� 60% marks throughout60% marks throughout

�� AFCATAFCAT –– comprises of General English, GK, Numerical Ability & comprises of General English, GK, Numerical Ability & Logical Reasoning sectionsLogical Reasoning sections

�� SSBSSB –– 5 day test of 5 day test of OLQ’sOLQ’s

�� Day 1 Day 1 –– registration & psychometric tests like, picture perception registration & psychometric tests like, picture perception test, word perception test, thematic appreciation test test, word perception test, thematic appreciation test

�� Day 2 & 3 Day 2 & 3 –– Group tasks involving field events & physical Group tasks involving field events & physical

activities activities

�� Day 4 Day 4 –– Interview rounds Interview rounds

�� Day 5 Day 5 –– Conferencing with all the assessors Conferencing with all the assessors

�� Then a medical checkThen a medical check--up followed by the final list of selections up followed by the final list of selections


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For NAVY and ARMYFor NAVY and ARMY

�� TGSTGS –– technical graduate scheme for 4technical graduate scheme for 4thth yr students & yr students & UESUES ––

university entry scheme for 3university entry scheme for 3rdrd yr students yr students

�� For Navy For Navy –– only males can apply for ‘Submarine Engineering Officer’, only males can apply for ‘Submarine Engineering Officer’, while both males & females can apply for ‘General Engineering while both males & females can apply for ‘General Engineering

Service Officer’, and ‘Naval Construction Officer’ Service Officer’, and ‘Naval Construction Officer’

�� For For SSBSSB –– Final year students are called between January to March Final year students are called between January to March while the Prewhile the Pre--final year students are called between August to final year students are called between August to

OctoberOctober


�� Day 1Day 1--

�� Registration filling the Registration filling the PIQPIQ –– personal information questionnaire, personal information questionnaire,

�� Verbal & nonVerbal & non--verbal reasoning tests, verbal reasoning tests,

�� Picture Story Writing & their discussionPicture Story Writing & their discussion

�� Day 2 Day 2 ––

�� Thematic Appreciation Test, Thematic Appreciation Test,

�� Word Association Test, Word Association Test,

�� Situation Reaction Tests, Situation Reaction Tests,

�� Situation Decision TestsSituation Decision Tests

�� Day 3 & 4 Day 3 & 4 ––

�� Group Discussion, Group Discussion,

�� Group Planning Exercise, Group Planning Exercise,

�� Progressive Group Tasks, Half Group Tasks, Group Obstacles, Progressive Group Tasks, Half Group Tasks, Group Obstacles,

�� Individual Obstacle, Command Task, Final Group TaskIndividual Obstacle, Command Task, Final Group Task

�� Day 5 Day 5 –– Conferencing of all the assessorsConferencing of all the assessors

The SSB process for Navy & Army


For Merchant NavyFor Merchant Navy

��Eligibility Eligibility –– 50% and above throughout 50% and above throughout

��137 training institutes are recognized by the Directorate 137 training institutes are recognized by the Directorate General of ShippingGeneral of Shipping

��The training involves 3 to 4 The training involves 3 to 4 lakhslakhs as fee which is given as fee which is given back as stipend of approximately Rs.30,000/back as stipend of approximately Rs.30,000/-- during the during the

training period of 18 months training period of 18 months

��After completion of this training the candidates are After completion of this training the candidates are

absorbed at a salary between 1.2 absorbed at a salary between 1.2 –– 1.8 1.8 lakhslakhs per monthper month


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Pursuing Higher Education at Foreign Countries

Pursuing Higher Education at Foreign Countries

��GMATGMAT –– Graduate Management Aptitude Test to pursue Graduate Management Aptitude Test to pursue MBA from abroad (now requires 2MBA from abroad (now requires 2--3 years of work 3 years of work experience)experience)

��GRE GRE –– Graduate Record Examination to pursue MS from Graduate Record Examination to pursue MS from abroad abroad

��IELTSIELTS –– International English Language Testing System International English Language Testing System & &

��TOEFLTOEFL –– Test of English as a Foreign Language are the Test of English as a Foreign Language are the necessary exams to study abroadnecessary exams to study abroad


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