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MES is a state level entrance examination conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for admission intake into various undergraduate and post graduate courses in professional field in the state of Maharashtra. The examination challenges the learners in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
The MES exam is very competitive with so many students writing for a few places that are available in all the colleges in Maharashtra. The exam has two parts – a 300 mark online common entrance test (CET) part and a state level counselling part. Admissions are offered with reference to candidate CET scores, declared preferences, category and availability of seats.
It is important to note that the MES exam results for the CET stage are released within a month of the examination. The MES exam was held in August 21-23, 2024 and the Results was declared on September 15,2024. The comprehensive tentative schedule for 2024 is as follows; exam dates are between August 18 and August 20, 2024, and the results are expected to be released in mid-September 2024.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Military Engineering Services Exam |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 (Male) |
| Application Fee | Free (SC/ST/Female) |
| Exam Pattern | Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Number of Sections | 4 |
| Total Marks | 130 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Language | Hindi & English |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Selection Process | Paper 1, Paper 2, DV, and Medical Examination |
| Event | Possible Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Application Start | Mid-January 2024 |
| Application End | Late February 2024 |
| Exam Dates | Likely in April-May 2024 |
| Admit Card Availability | 1-2 weeks before the exam dates |
| Result Declaration | 4-6 weeks after the exams |
1. Consult the exam requirements to find out if you are eligible. It is essential for the candidates that they have a bachelor’s degree in any field, with at least 60% marks or more, or a master’s degree.
2. For the exact dates when these application forms are released, you can refer to the official website of the Maharashtra Education Society (MES) and click on examination notification to find out more information about the dates when the forms are available, normally in September/October of the year preceding the exam.
3. Click on the ‘Register’ button and enter a username and password to be used on the website. While applying for the job, it is important to fill in all particulars that are needed in the application form including personal details, contact details, educational qualification details etc.
4. To pay the application fee online there are various methods like credit card, debit card, and even net banking. These fees are not fixed because there are different cateories of charges. Save the payment receipt.
5. Photograph and signature to be uploaded are to be scanned and in the correct format as prescribed by the authorities. Ensure that all the information entered in the application for the MES exam is correct before submitting the form.
6. Press ‘Print’ to take a printout of the application form once completed with the application number for further use. In this regard, authorities will give official intimation about admit card, exam pattern, syllabus, exam centers etc later on.
| Region | City/Town Examples |
|---|---|
| North | Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Shimla |
| East | Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Gangtok |
| West | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Goa |
| South | Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Madurai |
| North-East | Guwahati, Imphal, Shillong, Gangtok, Aizawl, Kohima, Itanagar |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (Male) | ₹100 |
| Reserved (SC/ST/Female) | Nil (No Fee) |
| Section | Description | Marks | Duration (mins) | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Logical Reasoning, Analogy, Analytical Reasoning, Number Series, Coding-Decoding | 35 | 35 | Yes (1/4th) |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Static GK (History, Geography, Polity, Science), General Knowledge of India and the World | 35 | 35 | Yes (1/4th) |
| Technical Section (Specific to chosen Engineering discipline) | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science Engineering (as per post) | 40 | 40 | Yes (1/4th) |
| English Comprehension | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Spot the Error | 20 | 10 | Yes (1/4th) |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Fees |
|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | INR 2,450,000 |
| Film and Television Institute of India | INR 77,813 |
| IIM Calcutta | INR 3,100,000 |
| IIT Madras | INR 1,350,000 |
| IIM Ahmedabad | INR 3,150,000 |
| Indian Institute of Science | INR 266,500 |
| IIT Bombay | INR 4,200,000 |
| Indian School of Business | INR 4,700,000 |
| Loyola Institute of Business Administration | INR 969,400 |
| Department of Management Studies IIT Delhi | INR 1,170,000 |
| Section | Syllabus Topics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Numerical Reasoning |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs (National & International), Static GK (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science), General Knowledge of India and the World, Important Dates & Events, Awards & Honors |
| Technical Section (Specific to chosen Engineering discipline) | Civil Engineering: Building Materials, Construction Technology, Soil Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Surveying, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design, Production Engineering, Heat Transfer, Power Engineering, Material Science | |
| Electrical Engineering: Electrical Circuits, Network Analysis, Electromagnetic Theory, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electronics | |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering: Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Communication Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Microprocessors & Microcontrollers | |
| Computer Science Engineering: Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Programming Languages (C, C++, Java), Database Management Systems, Software Engineering | |
| English Comprehension | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Spot the Error, Grammar & Usage |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 41,822 |
| Levels | Group C and Non-Technical Roles |
| Positions | MTS, Storekeeper, Draughtsman, Supervisor, Mate, LDC, UDC, Barrack & Store Officer, Stenographer, Driver, Chowkidar |
| Eligibility | 10th/12th pass or Diploma/Engineering degree |
| Age Limit | 18-30 years (varies slightly) |
| Application Start | January 2024 (expected) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Section | Book Title | Author | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning Made Easy | Ravi Prakash Singh | Logical Reasoning, Analogy, Coding-Decoding |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Agarwal | Non-Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning | |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Agarwal | Number Series, Data Interpretation | |
| General Awareness | Manorama Yearbook | Malayala Manorama | Current Affairs, Static GK |
| Lucent's General Knowledge | Manish Kumar Arora | Static GK (History, Geography, Polity, Science) | |
| India Year Book | Publications Division, Govt. of India | Current Affairs, Government Policies | |
| Technical Section (Specific to chosen Engineering discipline) | Specific Textbooks and Reference Books based on chosen branch | Varies | Engineering Fundamentals, Solved Problems |
| SSC Engineering Competitive Exams | R.S. Agarwal | General Engineering Concepts | |
| English Comprehension | Objective General English | R.S. Agarwal | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | Synonyms & Antonyms, Vocabulary Building |
