Is GATE tougher than Ies/Ese?

The comparison between the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and the Indian Engineering Services (IES), also known as Engineering Services Examination (ESE), involves several key differences in format, syllabus, and purpose.

Examination Format:

1. • GATE: Conducted in a purely computer-based format.
2. • IES/ESE: Conducted through offline examinations.

Syllabus:

1. • GATE Syllabus is comparatively less extensive than that of IES/ESE.
2. • IES/ESE Syllabus covers a broader range of topics.
3. • Question Format:
4. • GATE Questions are in the formats of MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), MSQs (Multiple Select Questions), and NATs (Numerical Answer Type).
5. • IES/ESE Questions are primarily MCQs and subjective, and the examination is conducted in multiple stages.

Purpose:

1. • GATE Primarily aimed at offering scholarships for M.Tech/Ph.D./research programs, along with recruitment opportunities in top Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) as Engineer Trainees or Management Trainees.
2. • IES/ESE Offers recruitment opportunities in central organizations such as Railways, Central Engineering Services, Water Commission, Border Roads Organization (BRO), Intelligence departments, etc.

While both exams are prestigious and cater to different career paths within the field of engineering, they serve distinct purposes and target different segments of the engineering community. GATE focuses more on higher education and research opportunities, while IES/ESE provides avenues for employment in various government organizations. Ultimately, the choice between the two exams depends on individual career aspirations and goals within the engineering domain.