Preparation For IES

I have applied for Indian Engineering Services IES Exam so can you tell me the tips fort the preparation of exam?

[shikha]

Ok, here I am telling you some best tips for the preparation of Indian Engineering Services IES Exam.

IES Exam preparation tips-

Firstly make time table of study.

Read newspapers and watch the news on TV regularly so that you are updated on what is happening around you

Refer to basic English grammar books and have a clear concept about the usage of words, parts of speech and tenses

Try learning few new words on a daily basis. This will help increase your vocabulary

Solve as many past question papers as possible, as they will give an idea of what to expect in the exam

Write formulas and the other important topics in a separate note book.

Sharpen and harness your logical thinking and reasoning

As this test will judge a candidate on leadership qualities, mental and social abilities, character and integrity, one must begin to think and act like an officer

IES Exam pattern-

Total marks: 1,200

The examination comprises a written test followed by a personal interview.

Written test

Total marks: 1,000

Type: Descriptive and objective

Number of days the written test is spread across: Usually 3 days

Engineering discipline to be chosen from the following - Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Number of days: 3

Number of hours: 10 hours

Paper Type Subject Marks Day/ Hours

Paper - I Objective General Ability Test 200 Day - 1 & 2 hours
Part A: General English

Paper - II Objective Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 200 Day - 2 &
2 hours

Paper - III Objective Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 200 Day - 2 &
2 hours

Paper - IV Objective General Ability Test 200 2 hours

Paper - V Conventional (Subjective) Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 200 Day - 3 &
2 hours
Part A: General English

Total Conventional (Subjective) Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering /

Electrical Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 200 Day - 3 & hours