Career guidance in engineering General Lecture #1

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Career Guidance Dr. BPJ SlideSlide 11
Workshop onWorkshop on
Career Guidance forCareer 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
Content
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 understandBefore making a career choice, take time to understand
yourself, your likes and preferencesyourself, 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’sthe determining factor in shaping one’s
career goalcareer goal

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Basic Errors while
choosing a career
Basic Errors while
choosing a career
Parental Pressure: To choose a profession/ stream thatParental Pressure: To choose a profession/ stream that
parents are forcing you intoparents are forcing you into
Peer pressure: To choose the same stream as yourPeer 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 coursesTime 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 ConstructionCivil Construction
SoftwareSoftware
AerospaceAerospace
AutomobileAutomobile
BiotechnologyBiotechnology
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering
Chemical TechnologyChemical Technology
Dairy & FoodDairy & Food
IrrigationIrrigation
LeatherLeather
TextileTextile
ManufacturingManufacturing
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 EngineerAerospace Engineer
Automobile EngineerAutomobile Engineer
Biomedical EngineerBiomedical Engineer
Chemical EngineerChemical Engineer
Civil EngineerCivil Engineer
Computer EngineerComputer Engineer
Electrical EngineerElectrical Engineer
Software EngineerSoftware Engineer
Electronics EngineerElectronics Engineer
Engineering & TechnologyEngineering & Technology
Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineer
Marine EngineerMarine Engineer
Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineer
Mining Engineer & MetallurgistMining Engineer & Metallurgist
Naval ArchitectNaval Architect
Production EngineerProduction Engineer
Telecommunication EngineerTelecommunication Engineer
PolytechnicPolytechnic
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
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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
ManagementManagement
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 throughoffered 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 appearMain 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 toTo qualify for appearing in Advance JEE exam, students need to
have at least 75 per cent marks or be in top 20 percentile in Classhave 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 applicationwhile 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 having3 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 3082 questions (MCQs) out of which 30
questions from mathematics, 50 questions from aptitude test and 2questions 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 response4 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 BEPaper I for BE B.TechB.Tech
SubjectsSubjects QuestionsQuestions MarksMarks
ChemistryChemistry 3030 120120
PhysicsPhysics 3030 120120
MathematicsMathematics 3030 120120
TotalTotal 9090 360360
Paper II forPaper 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 inAll the candidates must fulfill the following five criteria to appear in
JEEJEE (Advanced) 2016.(Advanced) 2016.
Criterion 1Criterion 1 –– Performance inPerformance in JEEJEE (Main) 2016.(Main) 2016. should be amongshould 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--11
ofof JEEJEE (Main) 2016.(Main) 2016.
Criterion 2Criterion 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 and1991. Five years relaxation is given to SC, ST and PwDPwD candidatescandidates
Criterion 3Criterion 3 –– Number of attempts.Number of attempts. A candidate can attemptA candidate can attempt JEEJEE
(Advanced) a maximum of two times in consecutive years(Advanced) a maximum of two times in consecutive years
Criterion 4Criterion 4 –– Appearance in Class XII (or equivalent)Appearance in Class XII (or equivalent)
examination.examination. should have appeared for the Class XII examination forshould 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 5Criterion 5 –– Earlier admission atEarlier admission at IITsIITs/ISM./ISM. shouldshould NOTNOT have beenhave been
admitted in anadmitted 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 theeven 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 forschedule for MHTMHT CET 2017CET 2017
Online application startsOnline application starts First week of March, 2017First week of March, 2017
Online application endsOnline application ends Fourth week of March, 2017Fourth week of March, 2017
Admit card issueAdmit card issue Last week of April, 2017Last week of April, 2017
Exam dateExam 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 orStudents 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 MHMH CETCET examexam 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 appearHealth 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. ofNo. of MCQMCQ Marks/Marks/queque Total MarksTotal 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
P2 D2
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TYPES of APTITUDETYPES of APTITUDE
VerbalVerbal –– understanding words & using them effectivelyunderstanding words & using them effectively
NumericalNumerical –– working with numbers quickly & accuratelyworking with numbers quickly & accurately
SpatialSpatial –– understanding geometric forms & patternsunderstanding geometric forms & patterns
Clerical perceptionClerical perception –– reading, analyzing & obtaining details fromreading, 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 levelFor general level –– General Objective English, by R SGeneral Objective English, by R S
Agarwal, SAgarwal, S ChandChand publisherspublishers
For CompetitionsFor Competitions –– Objective English, by E Thorpe, inObjective English, by E Thorpe, in
Pearson EducationPearson Education
For CATFor CAT –– How to prepare for the Verbal Ability andHow to prepare for the Verbal Ability and
Reading Comprehension of the CAT, by Arun Sharma, TataReading Comprehension of the CAT, by Arun Sharma, Tata
McGraw Hill PublishersMcGraw Hill Publishers
For GRE/For GRE/ GMATGMAT// TOEFLTOEFL// IELTSIELTS –– Barron’s Guide, PrincetonBarron’s Guide, Princeton
Review, Pearson Education, Kaplan,Review, Pearson Education, Kaplan, ETSETS GuidesGuides
For QuantitativeFor Quantitative
For general levelFor general level –– Quantitative Aptitude, by R S Agarwal,Quantitative Aptitude, by R S Agarwal,
SS ChandChand publisherspublishers
For CompetitionsFor Competitions –– Quantitative Techniques, by MQuantitative Techniques, by M TyraTyra,,
VedicVedic MathsMaths byby DhavalDhaval Bhatia,Bhatia, JaicoJaico BooksBooks
For CATFor CAT –– How to prepare for the Quantitative Aptitude ofHow 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 levelFor general level –– Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, byData Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, by
R S Agarwal, SR S Agarwal, S ChandChand publisherspublishers
For CompetitionsFor Competitions –– Test of Reasoning, by E Thorpe, TataTest of Reasoning, by E Thorpe, Tata
McGraw Hill PublishersMcGraw Hill Publishers
For CATFor CAT –– How to prepare for the Data Interpretation & LogicalHow to prepare for the Data Interpretation & Logical
Reasoning of the CAT, by Arun Sharma, Tata McGraw HillReasoning of the CAT, by Arun Sharma, Tata McGraw Hill
PublishersPublishers
For GRE/For GRE/GMATGMAT –– Barron’s Guide, Princeton Review, PearsonBarron’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 studentsFor Civil Engg students
CAD and CAMCAD and CAM
StaadProStaadPro
WorkForceWorkForce
Structural designStructural 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 onlineLive online –– Image & Video Communication, onImage & Video Communication, on wizIQwizIQ
education.onlineeducation.online
Certified Wireless Network AdministratorCertified Wireless Network Administrator -- IGNOUIGNOU
Certifications fromCertifications from ––
Centre for Electronics Test EngineeringCentre for Electronics Test Engineering
NPTINPTI andand EDPTIEDPTI
KELTRONKELTRON andand NIEITNIEIT

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Certifications for CS/ ITCertifications for CS/ IT
MicrosoftMicrosoft –– MCPMCP,, MCITPMCITP,, MCPDMCPD,, MCTSMCTS,, MCSAMCSA,, MCDBAMCDBA
CISCOCISCO –– CCENTCCENT,, CCNACCNA,, CCDACCDA,, CCNACCNA Security,Security, CCNACCNA Voice,Voice, CCNACCNA
Wireless,Wireless, CCNPCCNP,, CCIECCIE
RHCERHCE ––red hat certified engineerred hat certified engineer
ComptiaComptia Network+Network+
CMCCMC –– CJETCJET, EDGE, Big Data, .NET, JAVA, EDGE, Big Data, .NET, JAVA
Language certifications likeLanguage 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
ComputationalComputational
LinguisticsLinguistics
GeoGeo--informaticsinformatics
BioBio--informaticsinformatics
MBA IT Software DevelopmentMBA IT Software Development
MBA IT NetworkingMBA IT Networking
TechnologyTechnology
Telecom ManagementTelecom Management
Computer Aided ManagementComputer Aided Management
MBA OperationsMBA Operations
MBA Systems ManagementMBA Systems Management
Logistics & Supply ChainLogistics & Supply Chain
Mgmt.Mgmt.
PG Options for EC/EN/EIPG Options for EC/EN/EI
M.TechM.Tech M.B.A.M.B.A.
AerospaceAerospace 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 ProcessingSignal Processing
Solar & Alternative EnergySolar & Alternative Energy
TechnologyTechnology
TelecommunicationsTelecommunications
VLSIVLSI
Wireless CommunicationWireless Communication
Embedded TechnologyEmbedded Technology
Thermal EngineeringThermal Engineering
BioBio--medical Engineeringmedical Engineering
All traditional branches ofAll traditional branches of MktgMktg, HR,, HR,
Finance, Retail and Operations.Finance, Retail and Operations.
International BusinessInternational Business
Telecom ManagementTelecom Management
Logistics & Supply ChainLogistics & Supply Chain
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 Engg
M.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
ChemicalChemical EnggEngg
Petroleum Geo sciencePetroleum Geo science
Chemical Synthesis & AnalysisChemical Synthesis & Analysis
Textile TechnologyTextile Technology
Bio TechnologyBio Technology
Biological Sciences & BioBiological Sciences & Bio EnggEngg..
EnvironmentalEnvironmental EnggEngg. & Mgmt.. & Mgmt.
FuelFuel EnggEngg..
Mineral & Bio Mineral ProcessingMineral & Bio Mineral Processing
Bio informaticsBio informatics
Chemical Process DesignChemical Process Design
Apart from all theApart from all the
said branches,said branches,
HospitalHospital
AdministrationAdministration
PG Options for CivilPG Options for Civil
M.TechM.Tech MBAMBA
CivilCivil EnggEngg..
Material ScienceMaterial Science
Transportation & InfrastructureTransportation & Infrastructure
EnggEngg..
Industrial & ManagementIndustrial & Management EnggEngg..
StructuralStructural EnggEngg..
EarthquakeEarthquake EnggEngg..
Mine Planning & DesignMine Planning & Design
Applied GeologyApplied Geology
Geo physicsGeo physics
Architecture & DesignArchitecture & Design
Apart from the saidApart from the said
branches,branches,
InfrastructureInfrastructure
Travel & Tourism Mgmt.Travel & Tourism Mgmt.

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For IESFor IES
Paper IPaper I –– General Ability Test has two sectionsGeneral Ability Test has two sections ––
GK & EnglishGK & English –– 200 marks each200 marks each
Papers II & IIIPapers II & III –– Subject based objective type, of 200 marksSubject based objective type, of 200 marks
eacheach
Papers IV & VPapers IV & V –– Descriptive type on subjects, of 200 marksDescriptive type on subjects, of 200 marks
eacheach
PI of 200 marksPI of 200 marks
For IASFor IAS
PrelimsPrelims –– CSATCSAT –– Civil Services Aptitude TestCivil Services Aptitude Test
MainsMains –– Paper I & II (any one Indian language qualifying &Paper I & II (any one Indian language qualifying &
English marks will be addedEnglish marks will be added –– 300 marks each)300 marks each)
Paper IIIPaper III –– Essay in chosen mediumEssay in chosen medium –– 200 marks200 marks
Papers IV, V, VI, VIIPapers IV, V, VI, VII –– General StudiesGeneral Studies –– 250 marks each250 marks each
Papers VIII, & IXPapers VIII, & IX –– two subjectstwo subjects –– 1 paper each1 paper each –– 250250
marks eachmarks each
Personal Interview of 275 marksPersonal Interview of 275 marks
For Air ForceFor Air Force
EligibilityEligibility ––
corrected vision 6/6,corrected vision 6/6,
height requirementheight 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 of5 day test of OLQ’sOLQ’s
Day 1Day 1 –– registration & psychometric tests like, picture perceptionregistration & psychometric tests like, picture perception
test, word perception test, thematic appreciation testtest, word perception test, thematic appreciation test
Day 2 & 3Day 2 & 3 –– Group tasks involving field events & physicalGroup tasks involving field events & physical
activitiesactivities
Day 4Day 4 –– Interview roundsInterview rounds
Day 5Day 5 –– Conferencing with all the assessorsConferencing with all the assessors
Then a medical checkThen a medical check--up followed by the final list of selectionsup 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 studentsyr students
For NavyFor 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 Engineeringwhile both males & females can apply for ‘General Engineering
Service Officer’, and ‘Naval Construction Officer’Service Officer’, and ‘Naval Construction Officer’
ForFor SSBSSB –– Final year students are called between January to MarchFinal year students are called between January to March
while the Prewhile the Pre--final year students are called between August tofinal year students are called between August to
OctoberOctober
Day 1Day 1--
Registration filling theRegistration 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 2Day 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 & 4Day 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 5Day 5 –– Conferencing of all the assessorsConferencing of all the assessors
The SSB process for Navy & Army
For Merchant NavyFor Merchant Navy
EligibilityEligibility –– 50% and above throughout50% and above throughout
137 training institutes are recognized by the Directorate137 training institutes are recognized by the Directorate
General of ShippingGeneral of Shipping
The training involves 3 to 4The training involves 3 to 4 lakhslakhs as fee which is givenas fee which is given
back as stipend of approximately Rs.30,000/back as stipend of approximately Rs.30,000/-- during theduring the
training period of 18 monthstraining period of 18 months
After completion of this training the candidates areAfter completion of this training the candidates are
absorbed at a salary between 1.2absorbed at a salary between 1.2 –– 1.81.8 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 pursueGraduate Management Aptitude Test to pursue
MBA from abroad (now requires 2MBA from abroad (now requires 2--3 years of work3 years of work
experience)experience)
GREGRE –– Graduate Record Examination to pursue MS fromGraduate Record Examination to pursue MS from
abroadabroad
IELTSIELTS –– International English Language Testing SystemInternational English Language Testing System
&&
TOEFLTOEFL –– Test of English as a Foreign Language are theTest of English as a Foreign Language are the
necessary exams to study abroadnecessary exams to study abroad

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