IES Exam Pattern 2018
Specifications | Preliminary | Mains | Interview |
Exam Dates | 7-Jan-18 | 1-Jul-18 | - |
Number of papers | 2 (General Studies & Engineering Aptitude & Engineering Disciplines) | 2 (Engineering Disciplines) | - |
Nature of questions | Objective type | Conventional type | - |
Total marks | 500 | 600 | 200 |
Negative marks | 0.33 | - | - |
Time duration | Paper I – 2 hours Paper II – 3 hours | 3 hours |
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IES Exam Pattern 2018 of Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary examination of IES will consist of two objective type papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. The Paper I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude Test) is common for all the candidates while Paper 2 is based on Engineering disciplines chosen by the candidates. The Paper 1 of UPSC IES will carry 200 marks while total marks allotted for Paper 2 is 300. Candidates securing minimum qualifying marks in Paper 1 will be shortlisted for Paper 2. The marks obtained by candidates in Paper 1 will be considered for final merit list. The IES Prelims exam will be conducted in offline mode. There is penalty for wrong answers in prelims exam, 0.33 marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. The Paper 1 will carry total 100 questions while Paper 2 will contain total 150 questions. Candidates can check below the structure of IES Prelims exam.
Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
Paper 1(General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) | 2 Hrs | 200 |
Paper 2: Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 3 Hrs | 300 |
Total | 500 |
Electrical Engineering
Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
Paper 1(General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) | 2 Hrs | 200 |
Paper 2: Electrical Engineering | 3 Hrs | 300 |
Total | 500 |
Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
Paper 1(General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) | 2 Hrs | 200 |
Paper 2: Civil Engineering | 3 Hrs | 300 |
Total | 500 |
Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
Paper 1(General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) | 2 Hrs | 200 |
Paper 2: Mechanical Engineering | 3 Hrs | 300 |
Total | 500 |
IES Main Exam Pattern 2018
The IES mains examination will consist of two conventional type papers. Both papers will be based on Engineering disciplines. The test will be conducted in pen and paper mode and each will be held for three hours. The maximum marks allotted for IES mains exam is 600. There is no negative marks for wrong answers.The IES exam pattern of mains examination is given below.
Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
Mechanical Engineering - Paper 1 | 3 Hrs | 300 |
Mechanical Engineering - Paper 2 | 3 Hrs | 300 |
Total | 600 |
Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
Civil Engineering - Paper 1 | 3 Hrs | 300 |
Civil Engineering - Paper 2 | 3 Hrs | 300 |
Total | 600 |
Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
Electrical Engineering - Paper 1 | 3 Hrs | 300 |
Electrical Engineering - Paper 2 | 3 Hrs | 300 |
Total | 600 |
Electronics Engineering
Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
Electronics Engineering - Paper 1 | 3 Hrs | 300 |
Electronics Engineering - Paper 2 | 3 Hrs | 300 |
Total | 600 |
IES Exam Pattern 2018 of Interview
The Interview will be held for those candidates who will secure minimum qualifying marks in Preliminary and Mains examination. The Interview will carry total 200 marks. In Interview, candidates will be judged on the basis of their leadership skills, initiative and intellectual curiosity, tact and social qualities, mental and physical energy, knowledge of practical applications and integrity of characters.
Candidates can check the marking scheme of IES 2018 prelims exam below.
Correct answers +2 Marks
Incorrect answers -0.33 Marks