New Delhi: In a surprise development in the technical talent recruitment landscape, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will now conduct iPATE (Industrial proficiency Aptitude Test for Engineer’s) similar to GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering).
iPATE will be one stop solution for Indian Industry to recruit Top Technical Talent on pan India basis organized By Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The aim of the exam is setting a benchmark to assess industrial aptitude & proficiency of Engineering Graduates across India.
Key Dates of iPATE: The application window remains open from 01 January 2031 to 31 March 2020. CII iPATE 2020 Online Examination will be conducted for Engineers on 4, 5, 11 and July 2020.
Eligibility Conditions:
B.E. / B.Tech(4 years course after 10+2)
B.E. / B.Tech(3 years course after B.Sc./ Diploma in Engineering/ Technology)
B.Arch–(5 years course) / Naval Architecture (4 years course) / Planning (4 years course)
Professional Society Examinations –(equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech/ B.Arch) recognized by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE
Final Year Students may also apply
Mode of Examination: Examination for all the Engineering Disciplines will be conducted as online Computer Based Test (CBT).
Engineering Disciplines: Aerospace Engineering; Agricultural Engineering; Architectural Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Biotechnology; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics and Communication Engineering; Instrumentation Engineering; Food Technology ; Mechanical Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering; Mining Engineering; Petroleum Engineering; Production Engineering; and Textile Technology.
The iPATE score is valid for 3 years and Engineers at any age are eligible for iPATE Exam.
iPATE Exam Structure: The test period will be three hours. The exam will have three sections : I,II and III.
Section I:
Cognitive Abilities
Quantitative Aptitude
Analytical Reasoning
Data Interpretation
English Communication
Section II:
Professional Abilities
Project Management
Finance & Accounts
Legal, Contracts & Arbitration
Environmental Laws
Health, Safety & Risk Management
Social Responsibility & Ethics
Section III:
Technical Abilities
Physics & Chemistry (10+2 level)
Engineering Discipline-wise Subjects
Duration: 3 hours
Exam centres in selected cities and towns across different States & UTs of India
Exam Fee: INR 1,500.00 (inclusive GST)
A candidate can apply for only One Discipline. The selection of the appropriate discipline is the responsibility of the candidate.
iPATE Certificate: The LIVE database of candidates with Overall and Sectional Scores will be available to Indian Industry, who are in search of technical talent to hire.
iPATE certification will give recognition and visibility to recruiters on PAN India basis.
For exact eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should refer iPATE Notification, uploaded on the official website of iPATE.
