Experiences and Insights from ESE 2019: An ECE Perspective
As an Electronics and Communication (ECE) aspirant, I recount my experience and provide detailed insights into the ESE (Engineering Services Examination) 2019 paper format, a journey that tested the boundaries of knowledge and preparation.
Paper I: Modest Yet Tackling
Starting with Paper I, the questions were moderately tough, although a diligent and resourceful candidate could manage to attempt around 75 questions. The paper extended a moderate challenge, and a score of 80-90 would be quite commendable for ECE students. According to my personal experience, a student with strong reasoning skills could attempt a few more questions, which could earn additional points. Approximately 70 would be considered an average score, drawing from my own attempt of 75 questions.
Paper II: Ease and Challenge Coexist
For Paper II, focusing on Electronics and Communication, the paper was relatively straightforward, aligning well with the syllabus. It included very few lengthy calculations, making it significantly easier than those typically faced by Civil and Mechanical students. For serious aspirants, a score of more than could be easily achieved if the subject was well-studied. With the paper being slightly on the easier side, one should consider taking some risks with a few questions to maximize the score. Here’s a summary of the subject details:
EdC (Electronic Devices and Circuits)
The topics were relatively easy, aligning well with the textbook content. An easy paper, indeed!
BEE (Basic Electrical Engineering)
A subject with a moderate level of difficulty, it required a solid understanding to score well.
Material Science
Was easy to moderate, and properly understood topics could earn substantial marks.
Network Theory
Easy but accompanied by a fair amount of calculations, which could pose a challenge to some.
Measurements
Subjective and moderate, requiring both theoretical understanding and practical application.
Digital Electronics
A relatively easy section, offering a good chance to secure marks without much trouble.
Digital and Analog Communication
Moderate but still comfortable for students familiar with the subject.
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Computer Organization and Architecture
A moderately challenging subject, crucial for those aiming for a higher score.
EMT (Electromagnetic Theory)
Thoroughly easy, with no questions from antenna topics, adding to the overall simplicity.
Advanced Electronics and Advanced Communication
Still moderate to tough, reflecting the depth required for this subject.
A score of 180-200 is considered decent, while an average score would be around 150. My performance allowed me to attempt 105 questions, despite omits in some areas.
Insight for Mechatronics Aspirants
A mechanical aspirant shared his experience, contrasting the ESE exam standard with his 2018 performance and preparing for the 2019 examination. Here are his experiences:
General Studies Paper 1
The paper for Paper I proved to be quite different from previous years, with significant weight given to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), whereas subjects like drawing environment were relatively ignored. Although the paper provided no obvious bias towards any particular branch, mechanical aspirants felt the impact of the less challenging paper. A score of around 77 (after some guessing) was recorded, providing only a small ray of hope for the subsequent examination.
Mechanical Engineering Paper 2
The exam seemed particularly challenging for mechanical aspirants, with numerous tough numerical questions. Despite fears of scoring less in the first paper, the second paper posed its own difficulties, resulting in a lower than expected score. By the end of the day, the aspirant managed to score around 106 out of 250, a measure of relief and satisfaction.
Targeted at a combined score of 330, the journey was tumultuous, with the first paper leading to a fall in ambitions. The second paper, however, provided a metric within an acceptable range, such as 230 out of 500.
While the grammar may not be perfect, the aspirants’ experiences highlight the need for flexibility and preparedness in handling unexpected challenges.
Alright, all the best for your upcoming ESE 2019 and future endeavors!
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