Analysis of IES-2014 Conventional Papers

With increasing level of competition, the importance of conventional papers is also increasing every year. Two three years back, marks in conventional papers were useful for getting a good rank. Now if you take conventional papers lightly, it would be very difficult to even clear the cutoff.

Here I am presenting the analysis of the conventional papers of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.  In my opinion both the paper and paper 2 were difficult as compared to 2013 papers. Paper-1 was difficult in particular.

In general there are 7 questions in each conventional paper weighing 40 marks each. The candidate has to solve any 5 questions keeping first compulsory.

Paper-1 Comparison 2014 vs 2013

Subject	2014	2013
Network Theory	45	50
Signals and Systems	45	45
Measurement and Instrumentation	45	25
Electromagnetic	45	50
EDC	57	80
Materials and components	43	20
Total	280	280

In 2014 marks were more equally distributed among all the subjects. Also number of theoretical questions was also very less compared to 2013.

Paper-2 Comparison 2014 vs 2013

Subject	2014	2013
Analog Electronics	50	50
Digital	45	50
Control	45	45
Communication	45	45
Microwave	45	50
Computer and Microprocessor	50	40
Total	280	280

In paper 2 relative distribution of marks did not change much. 

IES (ESE) Prep Tips.

I have cleared Engineering Services Exam -2014 with Rank 106. I prepared in a short period of time, without any coaching and in a relatively isolated environment. I feel that compared to IAS, there is very less guidance available on internet for IES exam. So I have written the following posts to help other aspirants in the prep -

Cut Off Analysis - The ever increasing cut off

Strategy for Objective Paper

Strategy for Subjective paper

Comparison of 2013 and 2014 Conventional Paper

GS Prep Tips

I plan to write some more articles in the future when time permits.