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CII iPATE 2024 - Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will release the CII iPATE 2024 application form soon at the official website. Applicants are advised to must check the CII iPATE 2024 eligibility criteria before filling the application form.
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iPATE 2024 exam date will be released soon at the official website. CII iPATE 2024 will be jointly administered by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and CALNESTOR Knowledge Solutions. Students who will appear for CII iPATE 2024 will be able to download their scorecards and certification. The authorities will share the live database of the successful candidates for CII iPATE 2024 with the Indian industries which will then recruit the candidates on the basis of their scores. Read the full article to know more about CII iPATE 2024.
GATE 2026 will be conducted for admission to MTech, MS and PhD admissions at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and all 24 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Candidates who will qualify for GATE 2026 will be able to seek admission with possible financial assistance to Master's programs, and Direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture; and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/ Humanities, in institutions supported by Ministry of Education (MoE) and other Government agencies.
GATE score is also used by some colleges and Institutions for admission to postgraduate programs without MoE scholarship. Several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have also been using GATE score for recruitment.
CII iPATE is a technical recruitment process and protocol for Indian Industry. Under this, an online exam will be conducted to recruit top engineers for Indian Industry. The scorecards of the successful candidates in the CII iPATE exam will be shared with the Indian Industries which will then recruit candidates on the basis of their scores and ranks. With this exam, CII is aiming to set a benchmark to assess industrial aptitude and proficiency of engineering graduates across India.
Particulars | Details |
Conducting Body | Jointly administered by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and CALNESTOR Knowledge Solutions. |
Name of the Examination | Industrial Proficiency Aptitude Test for Engineers (iPATE) |
Commonly Known as | CII iPATE |
Mode of Application | Online |
Purpose of the Exam | The exam will be conducted to recruit Engineers for Indian Industry on PAN-India basis. |
Validity of CII iPATE score card | 3 years |
Mode of the Exam | Computer-based Exam (Home based test) |
Candidates must be aware of the important dates of CII iPATE 2024 in order to have an overview of the timelines of the exam. Knowledge of important dates will help the candidates to keep a check on important deadlines like the last date of application. The following table can be referred to know about the important dates of CII iPATE 2024.
Important Dates of CII iPATE 2024
Events | Dates |
Start date of online registration | To be notified |
Last date of online registration | To be notified |
Strength & Weakness Analysis Learning & UpSkilling (Mock Test) | To be notified |
Downloading of admit card | To be notified |
| Onboarding dummy test | To be notified |
CII iPATE 2024 exam date | To be notified |
Download iPATE Certification & Scorecard for Employment | To be notified |
All the engineering graduates who are willing to appear for CII iPATE 2024 must fulfill the eligibility criteria of the exam. Candidates can refer to the following table to understand the eligibility criteria of CII iPATE 2024.
CII iPATE 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Particulars | Details |
Qualifying Exam | B.E. / B.Tech (4 years course after 10+2) or B.E. / B.Tech (3 years course after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) or B.Arch (5 years course) / Naval Architecture (4 years course) / Planning (4 years course) or Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech / B.Arch) recognized by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE Other than this, candidates appearing in the final year of B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch are also eligible to apply. Post Graduate (PG) Engineers and PG Engineering Students can also apply. |
Age Limit | There is no age limit. |
The application form of CII iPATE will be available in online mode. Candidates will be able to fill a single online registration form for CII iPATE 2024. Candidates also have to upload scanned images of their photograph and signature while filling the CII iPATE application form 2024. The maximum size applicable is 2MB. Refer to the table for better understanding.
Specifications for Uploading Photograph and Signature
Document | Specifications |
Signature (JPEG/ JPG/ PNG) | Signature must be in black or dark blue ink. |
Photograph (JPEG) |
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Application form of CII iPATE 2024 will be released soon at the official website. Candidates can refer to the following steps useful in filling CII iPATE application form.
Step 1: Filling of Online Registration Form - Candidates have to fill the online registration form in the first step by clicking on “Register Online”. After this, candidates will have to fill all the details of the application form as mentioned below-
Personal Details -
Full Name
Phone Number
Date of Birth
Aadhaar Number
Communication Address
Gender
Upload Color Photograph
Upload Signature
Academic Details -
Select Minimum Educational Qualification from the given options.
Status of Education - Final year/pursuing/Complete.
Institute Name and Address.
Select Engineering Discipline from the dropdown.
Select preferred Exam centre location.
After entering the academic details, candidates will have to check the declaration box, complete the captcha verification and click on the “Submit” button to proceed for payment. Candidates can also take a print out of the application form for future reference.
Note: Candidates must note that no change can be made in the entered data after payment of fee. Thus, the candidates are advised to review their application before payment.
Step 2: Payment of Application Fee - After submitting the form, candidates have to pay the application fee of CII iPATE 2024 in online mode through credit/debit card or internet banking.
Application Fee of CII iPATE 2024 - Rs 1500
CII iPATE 2024 Application Scrutiny and Rectification
The authorities will scrutinize the applications submitted by the candidates for accuracy of data. If all the details of the form are correct then the form will be accepted. Otherwise, if there will be any defect in the application form like defect in uploaded photograph, the application will be marked of rectification. The authorities will inform the concerned candidate about the rectification through mail and the candidate will have to do all the rectification within the stipulated time provided by the authority. If a candidate fails to rectify his/her application within the given time, his/her CII iPATE application will be rejected.
Strength-Weakness Analysis, Learning & Up-Skilling environment for iPATE
Once the candidates will complete their online registration, they will get access to initial assessment of Strength-Weakness Analysis, Learning & Up-Skilling environment for iPATE. Through strength-weakness analysis, candidates will be able to analyse their strength and weakness on various subjects and analyse their attempts. Access to learning and upskilling will provide self and group learning opportunities to the students along with recommended reference books, technical videos, discussion forums, mock tests, etc.
CII iPATE exam centres 2024 will be located in major cities of States/UTs of India, which have been segregated under five regions of CII. Candidates can refer to the following table to know more about the exam centres of CII iPATE 2024.
CII iPATE 2024 Exam Centres
Region | States |
CII – West Region |
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CII – South Region |
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CII – East Region |
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CII – North Region |
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CII – North East Region |
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Candidates must be aware of the exam pattern of CII iPATE 2024 in order to have an overview of the exam. CII iPATE exam pattern 2024 will include details like mode, medium, number of sections, marking scheme, etc. Candidates can refer to the following table to understand the exam pattern of CII iPATE in detail.
CII iPATE 2024 Exam Pattern - Highlights
Particulars | Details |
Marking Scheme | Candidates will be awarded 1 mark for each correct answer. There will be a negative marking of ½ marks for each incorrect answer. |
Mode of Examination | Computer-based Exam |
Total Marks | 100 Marks |
Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice or True/ False or Matching or Numerical type questions |
Number of Sections | There will be three sections - Section I : Cognitive Abilities Section II : Professional Abilities Section III : Technical Abilities |
Number of Questions | 100 Questions |
CII iPATE Paper Pattern 2024
Sections | Subjects | Number of Questions |
Section I : Cognitive Abilities |
| 20 |
Section II : Professional Abilities |
| 20 |
Section III : Technical Abilities |
| 60 |
Total | 100 Questions | |
Candidates must be aware of the syllabus of CII iPATE 2024 in order to prepare well for the exam. Knowledge of CII iPATE syllabus 2024 will help the candidates to study the right topics for the exam. Candidates can refer to the given tables to know about the section-wise syllabus of CII iPATE 2024 in detail.
CII iPATE Syllabus for Cognitive Abilities
Subjects | Syllabus |
English Communication | Change of Voice, Comprehension, Grammar, Idioms & Phrases, Paragraph Formation, Sentence Correction, Sentence Formation, Sentence Ordering, Spotting Errors, Synonym – Antonym, Vocabulary, Words Ordering. |
Quantitative Aptitude | Alligation or Mixture, Areas and Mensuration, Average, Boats and Streams, Calendar, Chain Rule, Coordinate Geometry, Compound Interest, Cryptarithmetic Problems, Height and Distance, LCM and HCF, Number System, Partnership, Percentage, Pipes and Cisterns, Problems on Ages, Problems on Trains, Profit and Loss, Progression, Ratio and Proportion, Simple Interest, Simplification, Square Roots and Cube Roots, System of Equations, Time and Work, Time, Speed and Distance, Train, Volume and Surface Area |
Data Interpretation | Bar Graph, Caselet Form, Combined Data Set, Graph, Line Chart, Missing Data Interpretation, Pie Chart, Radar/Web, Tabular Form. |
Analytical Reasoning | Analogies, Arguments, Artificial Language, Binary Logic, Blood Relations, Calendars, Cause & Effect, Course of Action, Classification, Clocks, Cubes, Data Sufficiency, Letter Series, Letter Symbol, Logics, Logical Deduction, Logical Connectives, Logical Game, Logical Problems, Logical Sequence and Matching, Number Series, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Verification of Truth. |
CII iPATE Syllabus 2024 for Professional Abilities
Subjects | Syllabus |
Legal, Contracts & Arbitration | Contracts: Various forms of Contracts — Government, FIDIC, ICE; Legal Basis of Contract – Indian Contract Act and Law of Torts; Provisions regarding Employer, Engineer and Contractor / Supplier – Duties and Responsibilities; General Areas of Dispute; Types of Contract. Disputes and Arbitration: Contract Provisions – Mutual discussions and amicable settlement as a first step; Dispute Resolution Expert / Board; Arbitration – Location of Arbitration, Single Arbitrator, Two with umpire — Departmental or Independent as provided in the Contract, Speaking Awards. |
Project Management | Concept: The Project Plan, Scope, SOW (Statement of Work), Work Definition, Procurement Management. Tools: WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), Gantt Charts, Activity Charts, Network Diagrams, PERT & CPM, Crashing & Resource Planning. Planning and Scheduling Charts and Graphs: Milestone, Run Chart, Control Chart, Fishbone Diagram. |
Finance & Accounts | Cost Analysis: Process / Product Marginal Cost - Break-even Costing, Variance Analysis, Make or Buy Decision. Financial Discipline: Preparation of Different Budgets, Maintaining of Sectional Accounts, Cash Flow Control and Analysis, Working Capital Management, Analysis of Expenditure, Balance Sheet – Basics, Return on Investments. |
Social Responsibility & Ethics | Ethics: Code of Professional Behaviour and Accountability. SA8000 (ILO); Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers – ASME, IEEE, IE(I) etc; Equal Opportunities, Gender Issues, Professional Obligation of Engineers; Sex and Gender; Family; Women and Work: Women’s Participation in Development; Concepts of Sexual Harassment; Personal Laws – An Overview (Property Rights / Family Laws); Social Functions of Science and Technology. |
Environmental Laws | Ministry of Environment and Forests: Key Functions; Central Pollution Control Board: Key Functions; Environmental Management System (ISO:14001-1996): General Requirements; Environmental Impact Assessment, Kyoto Protocol. |
Health, Safety & Risk Management | Concepts of Occupational Health Hazard and Risks; Principles and Methods of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment; Human Behavioural Aspects of Risk Management; Safety Provisions as per the Factory Act 1948. |
CII iPATE Syllabus for Technical Abilities
The Technical Abilities section of the exam contains questions from two parts - Physics & Chemistry and Engineering discipline. The syllabus of Physics and Chemistry is common for all the candidates while the syllabus of engineering discipline will differ according to the discipline selected by the candidate. The following table can be referred to understand the syllabus of Technical Abilities section in detail.
Subject | Syllabus |
Chemistry | Structure of Atom; Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties; Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure; Gases and Liquids; Thermodynamics; Equilibrium; Organic Chemistry; Hydrocarbons. Solid State; Solutions; Electrochemistry; Chemical Kinetics; Surface Chemistry; Isolation of Elements; Coordination Compounds; Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers; Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids; Biomolecules; Polymers. |
Physics | Units and Measurements; Kinematics; Laws of Motion; Work, Energy and Power; Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body; Gravitation; Properties of Bulk Matter; Thermodynamics; Kinetic Theory of Gases. Electrostatics; Current Electricity; Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism; Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current; Electromagnetic Waves; Optics; Dual Nature of Matter; Atoms & Nuclei; Electronic Devices; Communication Systems. |
CII iPATE Syllabus for Engineering Disciplines
Engineering Discipline | Syllabus |
Electrical Engineering | |
Aerospace Engineering | |
Agricultural Engineering | |
Mechanical Engineering | |
Biomedical Engineering | |
Biotechnology | |
Chemical Engineering | |
Civil Engineering | |
Computer Engineering | |
Architecture and Planning | |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
Instrumentation Engineering | |
Food Technology | |
Textile Engineering | |
Metallurgical Engineering | |
Mining Engineering | |
Petroleum Engineering | |
Production Engineering |
Candidates will be able to download the admit card of CII iPATE 2024 in online mode. CII iPATE admit card 2024 will be released for those candidates who submitted the online registration form before the last date of application. Candidates must note that CII iPATE 2024 admit card is a very important document as no candidate will be allowed to appear for the exam without a valid admit card. Also, the CII iPATE admit card 2024 will not be sent by post/e-mail to the candidates in any case.
Important Exam Day Instructions for CII iPATE 2024
Candidates will be required to show a print-out of CII iPATE admit card along with original Aadhaar Card.
Candidates will not be allowed to carry mobile, calculator, wristwatches or any other electronic gadget to the exam centre.
Candidates will be permitted to occupy their allotted seats 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the examination.
The authorities will release the result of CII iPATE 2024 in the form of scorecards. Candidates who will qualify the exam will be able to download the CII iPATE certification and scorecard for employment from the iPATE website. CII iPATE 2024 scorecard and certification will be valid for 3 years. After the declaration of CII iPATE result 2024, a database of successful candidates will be shared with Indian industries which will then recruit candidates on the basis of their grades, scores and ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates will be able to apply in online mode for CII iPATE 2024 from the official website.
CII iPATE 2024 scorecard will be valid for 3 years.
CII iPATE 2024 will be conducted as a computer-based test of 3 hours. It will have three sections-Section I : Cognitive Abilities; Section II : Professional Abilities and Section III : Technical Abilities. Section I and II are common for all the candidates while section III will be based on the engineering discipline chosen by the candidates.
The total marks of the CII iPATE exam will be 100 marks. Candidates will be awarded 1 mark for each correct answer and there will be a deduction of ½ marks for each incorrect answer.
Candidates will have to carry the print out of CII iPATE 2024 admit card along with original Aadhaar card to the exam centre.
There is no age limit.
Yes, experienced candidates can apply for CII iPATE 2024.
Candidates will not be allowed to make any corrections to the application after payment of application fees.
No, the CII iPATE exam is not compulsory.
There is no limitation on the number of attempts for CII iPATE. Candidates can appear for the exam every year.
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