Exam Corner
IES- Indian Engineering Service Exam is a paper-pen based, four-part government service examination directed by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment of engineers in the Engineering Services of the Government of India. IES 2020 exam 8is conducted for recruitment of engineers in government services/sectors of railways, roadways, defence, energy and telecommunication. Any graduate engineer can apply for (ESE) Engineering Service Examination 2020.
ESE 2020 is a combined four stage examination that consists of six test. Each test is qualifying in nature as such engineering aspirants need to clear each test in order to be selected as IES officer as per the recommendations of the UPSC.
As far as the question of whether, IES exam is easy or tough? Indian Engineering Service examination is also considered as the toughest examination in India and also counted among the toughest exams in the world due to two reasons mainly
a) the disparity in terms of number of aspirants and offered posts
b) its technical nature.
Most toppers of this ESE are graduates of institutes like the Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institute of Science. The career of an IES officer is highly respected due to its diverse areas of work. To the Indian Government an IES officer is an important link in the government's task and functions that include railways, roads, defense, manufacturing, inspection, supply, construction, public works, power, telecommunications, etc. All appointments to the Group "A" services are made by the President of India.
Recruitment on the results of this examination will be made to the Services/ Posts under the following categories:-
Category I-Civil Engineering.
Category II-Mechanical Engineering.
Category III-Electrical Engineering.
Category IV-Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
The number of vacancies to be filled on the results of the examination is expected to be approximately 588 including 18 PH(LDCP-15 & HI-03) vacancies.
CATEGORY I—CIVIL ENGINEERING
Group-A Services/Posts
(i) Indian Railway Service of Engineers.
(ii) Indian Railway Stores Service (Civil Engineering Posts).
(iii) Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/JTS (Civil Engineering Post)
(iv) Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group-A (Civil Engineering Posts).
(v) Central Water Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Civil Engineering Posts).
(vi) AEE(Civil Engg Posts) in Border Roads Engineering Service Gr ‘A’.
(vii) Indian Defence Service of Engineers.
(viii) Indian Skill Development Service.
CATEGORY II—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Group-A/B Services/Posts
(i) Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers.
(ii) Indian Railway Stores Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
(iii) Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/JTS (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
(iv) Central Water Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
(v) AEE (Mech Engineering Posts) in Border Roads Engineering Service Gr ‘A’.
(vi) Indian Defence Service of Engineers (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
(vii) AEE Gr ‘A’ (Mechanical Engineering Posts) in the Corps of EME, Min of Defence.
(viii) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Mechanical).
(ix) Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
(x) Indian Skill Development Service.
(xi) Indian Naval Armament Service
(xii) Asstt. Naval Store Officer Grade-I (Mech. Engg. Posts) in Indian Navy
(xiii) Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
C ATEGORY III—ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Group-A/B Services/Posts
(i) Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers.
(ii) Indian Railway Stores Service (Electrical Engineering Posts).
(iii) Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/JTS (Electrical Engineering Posts).
(iv) Indian Defence Service of Engineers (Electrical Engineering Posts).
(v) AEE Gr ‘A’ (Electrical Engg. Posts) in Corps of EME, Min of Defence.
(vi) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical)
(vii) Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts).
(viii) Indian Skill Development Service.
(ix) Indian Naval Armament Service
(x) Asstt. Naval Store Officer Grade-I (Electrical Engg. Posts) in Indian Navy.
(xi) Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ (Electrical Engineering Posts)
CATEGORY IV—ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Group-A/B Services/Posts
(i) Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers.
(ii) Indian Railway Stores Service (Telecommunication/Electronics Engineering Posts).
(iii) Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’.
(iv) Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/JTS (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts).
(v) AEE Gr ‘A’(Electronics & Telecom Engineering Posts) in Corps of EME, Min of Defence.
(vi) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electronics & Telecom.)
(vii) Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts).
(viii)Indian Telecommunication Service Gr ‘A’.
(ix) Indian Skill Development Service.
(x) Indian Naval Armament Service
(xi) Asstt. Naval Store Officer Grade-I (Electronics & Telecom Engg. Posts) in Indian Navy.
(xii) Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts).
(xiii)Junior Telecom Officer Gr ‘B’.
Eligibility for IES 2020 Exam:-
Age Limits:-
A candidate for this examination must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on the 1st January, 2020 i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1990 and not later than 1st January, 1999.
Upper Age Relaxation:-
(i) Up to maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe.
(ii) Up to maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates.
Minimum Educational Qualification:-
For admission to the examination, a candidate must have –
(a) obtained a degree in Engineering from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956; or
(b) passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India); or
(c) obtained a degree/diploma in Engineering from such foreign University/College/Institution and under such conditions as may be recognised by the Government for the purpose from time to time, or
(d) passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India);
or
(e) passed Associate Membership Examination Parts II and III/Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India; or
(f) passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London held after November, 1959 Provided that a candidate for the post of Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engineering Posts) and Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’ may possess any of the above qualifications or the qualification mentioned below namely:-
For Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engg. Posts) - M.Sc. degree or its equivalent with Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engineering as a special subject.
For Indian Radio Regulatory Service – M.Sc. degree or its equivalent with Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engineering as a special subject or Master’s Degree in Science with Physics and Radio Communication or Electronics or Telecommunication as a special subject.
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International English Olympiad (IEO) is a one-of-a-kind examination, and first in the history of English language testing in India. IEO is a joint venture of the Science Olympiad Foundation and The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad. The examination has been developed by a group of testing professionals who constitute the All India English Language Testing Authority (AIELTA) at The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU).
Students of classes 1st to 12th are eligible to appear for the IEO. It is a single level exam.
IEO Registration / Application Form
Students have to register for the exam only from their school itself. IMO does not accept individual participation of the candidate from any other mode.
All the information is sent to the schools all over the country / Asian countries along with prospectus, registration forms, posters and other details before the first round and then as the date and venue of the second level is decided, the information is sent to the relevant schools again.
The students come to know about the necessary details from their school teachers or through the Foundation's official website www.sofworld.org
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Conducted jointly by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP Education Australia, IELTS or International English Language Testing System is a mandatory test that for those people who want to study or work in those countries, where English is used as a language for communication.
IELTS exam is one of such exams, which is conducted every year to judge the comprehensive understanding of English as a language among those students who wish to drift in foreign countries for temporary purposes; be it for study or work purpose. The exam is taken to test reading, listening, speaking and writing skills of aspiring students.
There are two types of IELTS exam i.e. 1) Academic Version 2) General Training Version.
Academic Version exam is for those candidates who wish to get admission in foreign universities or institutions and for professionals from Medical field immigrating to English speaking country for practicing purpose.
General Training Version is for those individuals, who want to undertake non academic training or to gain work experience.
It’s an online exam that is offered 3-4 times a month. IELTS exam is conducted in online as well as offline mode. Currently, over 130 countries use IELTS exam’s score.
IELTS Registration / Application Form
IELTS 2020 Application Form:-
Candidates, who are interested in appearing for IELTS exam, must register themselves. Registration can be done in any one of the following three methods i.e. Online, Courier and in Person.
Due to the availability of internet, many people opt for Online Registration. For Online Registration, candidates should enter their personal details without any error. The online registration should be made seven days before the test. Payment of examination fee can be made by using credit cards or debit cards.
Registration by Courier:-
After downloading the Registration form (PDF version), student should review it and attach a demand draft of test fee (Rs 7,900/8,900 as applicable), affix it with the form and send it to the following address.
IDP Education India Pvt. Ltd. 61, 2nd Floor, Chimes Building, Sector 44 Gurgaon – 122003, Haryana Ph: 91-124-4411888. Tel: 91-124-4411888.
Registration in Person:-
In some regions, candidates can register themselves by visiting at a local regional office of IELTS. The registration process can be done by a demand draft of Rs. drawn in favor of "IDP EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Payable at New Delhi.
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Institute of Cost and Works Accountants is one of the leading financal schools in India. Since its inception in 1959, the institute has contributed a lot by producing a bunch of scholars in the world of finance and business. The institute holds the distinction of being one of the premier financial institutions in India.
If you’re undecided as to which field would better suit you, then have you ever thought of ICWA? Today every private firm is keen on appointing a cost accountant that would promote and monitor the financial information from every department of the firm. If you think that you’re good at all the above mentioned areas then Cost Accountancy and ICWA CMA is the option to go ahead with.
To be a cost accountant is not so easy a job as it sounds. You need to clear all three levels of the ICWA CMA exam. The ICWA CMA exam conducted by the Insititute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) consists of three stages (Foundation / Intermediate/ Final).
Every year, ICWA appoints the best students for its cost accountancy course. Through the test, the institute judges the comprehensive understanding of students in areas like cost and financial management, communication skills and capability to maintain a fine balance between expenditure and the means. The examination is held twice a year i.e. one in the month of June and another in December.
Eligibility for ICWA 2020:
Admission to ICWA CMA Qualification:-
FOUNDATION COURSE:-
Eligibility for Admission:-
a) Class 10 or equivalent exam from a recognized education higher secondary school board or institution.
b) Senior Secondary examination under 10+2 scheme of a recognized board or an examination recognized by the central government as equivalent thereto or should have passed the National Diploma in Commerce Examination directed by the All India Council for Technical Education or any State Board of Technical Education under the authority of the said All India Council, or the Diploma in Rural Service Examination conducted by the National Council of Higher Education.
c) Students awaiting their result can also apply for provisional admission.
INTERMEDIATE COURSE:-
Eligibility for Admission:-
a) Should have passed Senior Secondary School examination (10+2) and Foundation Course of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India/ Graduation in any discipline other than Fine arts/Foundation (Entry Level) Part I Examination of CAT of the Institute/ Foundation (Entry Level) Part I Examination and Competency Level Part II Examination of CAT of the Institute.
b) Should have passed Foundation of ICSI/Intermediate of ICAI by whatever name called along with class 10+2.
c) List of other eligible qualifying examinations is given under Annexure VI of prospectus.
d) Students waiting for their result can also apply for provisional admission.
FINAL COURSE:-
Eligibility for Admission:
a)Passed Intermediate
b) Graduation in any discipline except Fine Arts or equivalent.
c) Candidates who have passed all eight papers of the CMA intermediate course are eligible to apply for CMA Final Course examination.
ICWA Registration / Application Form
ICWA 2020 Online Application Form / Registration:-
Individuals wishing to apply for ICWA CMA exam (Foundation/ Intermediate/ Final) are required to apply online on http://www.cmaicmai.in/students/Home.aspx online student registration system.
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Andhra University, Visakhapatnam conducts Andhra Pradesh State Integrated Common Entrance Test (APICET) on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education for admission into M.B.A. and M.C.A. Regular Course in Andhra Pradesh.
APICET 2020 Eligibility:-
The candidates should be Indian Nationals and should satisfy local/non-local status requirements laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulations of Admission) Order, 1974 as amended.
MBA - Degree of 3 years duration from any recognized University or its equivalent with Mathematics as one of the subjects at 10th class level.
MCA - Degree of 3 years duration with “Mathematics” as one of the subject at Intermediate or Degree level.
Candidate with aggregate marks of 50% (45% in case of reserved categories) are alone are eligible to take admission through ICET as per the latest AICTE Approval Process Handbook 2020-21.
The candidates who are appearing for the final year degree examination shall also be eligible to appear for APICET-2020.
AP ICET 2020 Application Form / Registration:-
Apply online at website - https://sche.ap.gov.in/ICET from 03-03-2020
Last date for submission of online applications without late fee is 15-06-2020.
There are 4 Steps in filling the APICET 2020 online application -
Step-1: Fee Payment: Candidate can make Online Fee Payment through this option.
Step-2: Know your Payment status: Candidate can check Success/Failure status of Fee Payment
Step-3: Fill Application: After fee payment either by cash at APOnline Center or by money transfer by Debit/Credit/Net Banking modes, candidate should fill in the Application through this option.
Step-4: Print Application Form: After application form submission, candidate can print the submitted form.
Photo and Signature -
Upload your Photograph & Signature. A good quality passport size photograph in .jpg or .jpeg of less than 50Kb and signature signed with a black pen on a white paper shall be scanned and saved as .jpg or .jpeg of less than 30Kb shall be uploaded by clicking on browse button under the photograph and signature panels and selecting the files already kept ready.
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IBSAT is a management aptitude test that is held nationwide by ICFAI (Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India) University group. It’s a two hours computer based test conducted over 95 test centers across India. Every year, ICFAI group conducts this entrance test to select the best bunches of talent for its post graduate programmes run at its 13 campuses across India. Candidates with a bachelor degree in any stream from any recognized university in India can appear for IBSAT exam. The exam tests candidates’ aptitude in qualitative technique, vocabulary in English, written & verbal skills and logical reasoning.
Eligibility for IBSAT 2019:
2 year Management Program:-
Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks (as calculated by respective University) with medium of instruction as English.
All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of education (on 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis).
Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score by May 31, 2019.
Applicants in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements (including practical examinations / viva / assignments) before May 31, 2019. The admission will remain provisional until they produce marks sheets and degree certificates establishing their eligibility. The last date for submission of proof of graduation is November 01, 2019.
Eligibility criteria will be checked from August, 2019 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that they satisfy the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.
PhD Program in Management (Full-time/Part-time) -
Graduation (any discipline) with 50% and above marks with medium of instruction as English and
Post Graduation in Management (full time with specialization in Marketing/ Finance/ Human Resource Management/ Operations from an UGC approved University) with 55% and above marks or
Postgraduation (full-time) in Economics, Commerce, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Statistics, Mathematics or in an allied discipline from a UGC recognized University in India or abroad with 55% and above marks. Candidates who are offered admission are required to undertake the first year MBA courses as a prerequisite to continue in the PhD Program. or
A Professional qualification like CFA/ CA/ CWA/ CS with 55% and above marks.
PhD Program in Economics (Full-time) -
Graduation with 50% and above marks AND Post graduation in Economics or allied discipline with 55% and above marks.
All applicants should have completed a minimum of 17 years of regular education (on 10+2+3+2 or 10+2+4+2 basis).
Applicants who have completed their graduation/ Post graduation on one time sitting basis or on part time, distance mode or online mode are not eligible for PhD program of IBS Hyderabad.
Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of English medium in graduation and/ or post graduation have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score by May 31, 2019.
Eligibility criteria will be checked from August, 2019 onwards. Hence, the onus of ensuring that they satisfy the eligibility criteria rests solely with the candidates.
Selection Process:-
Candidates who have qualified based on IBSAT 2019/ CAT / GMAT and NMAT score are called for the selection process at IBS Hyderabad in February 2020. The selection process comprises of Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
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