
Industrial Proficiency Aptitude Test for Engineers
( CII - iPATE )
Registration, Examination & Certification
CII - iPATE 1.0 (2020)
Certificates of Proficiency (Revised) will be available on JAN 20, 2021 at 3:00pm IST.
Discrepancies regarding Question Papers, which were reported by the candidates, have been reviewed and validated by the respective Industry experts and modified accordingly. The Q&A of all disciplines will also be available at the same time. The Grade Sheets have been revised as per the revised Q&A.

























Previous
Next
Online Registration
JAN 01, 2020 - MAY 10, 2020
(Closed)
Last date extended due to Novel CoronaVirus (COVID 19)
Last date extended due to Novel CoronaVirus (COVID 19)
Online Preparation
FEB 02, 2020 - NOV 27, 2020
Strength-Weakness Analysis, Videos, Books, Discussion Forums & Preparatory Tests
Strength-Weakness Analysis, Videos, Books, Discussion Forums & Preparatory Tests
Admit Card
NOV 14, 2020 onwards
Candidature and other details to be downloaded
Candidature and other details to be downloaded
Examination
NOV 28, 2020
3 Hrs. Examination on scheduled date and time as per new Admit Card
3 Hrs. Examination on scheduled date and time as per new Admit Card
Certification
Published on DEC 30, 2020
Certificate of Proficiency and Response Sheets to be downloaded
Certificate of Proficiency and Response Sheets to be downloaded
Job Board
JAN, 2021
Access to Job Board to get suitable opportunities from CII member companies
Access to Job Board to get suitable opportunities from CII member companies
CII - iPATE 1.0 : A mega initiative on completion of CII’s 125 years in 2020
An online computer-based national level competitive examination, conducted by CII, as an initiative
- to standardize the Technical Recruitment Process & Protocol for Indian Industry
- to set a benchmark to assess industrial aptitude & proficiency of Engineering Graduates across India.
18
Engineering Disciplines
25
K
+
Registered Candidates
25
+
States & UTs of India
100
+
Exam Venues
Why CII - iPATE ?
- India is one of the largest producers of engineers throughout the world
- Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers (GATE) has been a successful benchmark to assess the academic depth of engineering students to explore higher studies
- No authentic benchmark is available to assess industrial aptitude and proficiency of engineering graduates
- Indian industry needs a catchment of high quality, employable engineering graduates having industrial aptitude and proficiency, to recruit
- Hiring technical resources across geographies involves huge time, cost and effort
- Talent from tier II and III cities is not easily accessible by most of the corporates & SMEs
- Industries are not always equipped with proper evaluation team for effective hiring
1. Online Registration
Candidates may enroll for the Examination, by completing the Registration Form and making payment of the Examination Fee through any of the electronic payment modes.
2. Online Learning & Upskilling
Registered candidates will get FREE access to various learning content, identify their strengths and weaknesses in different subjects, analyze attempts, challenging areas with peer comparisons.
3. Online Examination & Certification
Registered candidates will download Admit Card, will appear for iPATE examination, and download the Score Card including the Overall Score and Sectional Score.
4. Online Job Board for Employment
List of qualified candidates will be made available at the iPATE Job Board, which CII member Industries willing to recruit will be able to access and will go ahead further with their selection process.
Details
CII - iPATE : An online Examination to screen Technical talent across India, for CII member companies to recruit
Section I : Cognitive Abilities
(20 Questions, 20 Marks)
Quantitative Aptitude
Analytical Reasoning
Data Interpretation
English Communication
Quantitative Aptitude
Analytical Reasoning
Data Interpretation
English Communication
Section II : Professional Abilities
(20 Questions, 20 Marks)
Project Management
Health, Safety & Risk Management
Environmental Laws
Social Responsibility & Ethics
Finance & Accounts
Legal, Contracts & Arbitration
Project Management
Health, Safety & Risk Management
Environmental Laws
Social Responsibility & Ethics
Finance & Accounts
Legal, Contracts & Arbitration
Section III (A) : Technical Abilities
(10 Questions, 10 Marks)
Physics & Chemistry (10+2 level)
Physics & Chemistry (10+2 level)
Section III (B) : Technical Abilities
(50 Questions, 50 Marks)
Engineering Disciplines:
Aerospace Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Architecture and Planning
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Food Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Production Engineering
Textile Engineering
*Allied Engineering Disciplines are also applicable
Engineering Disciplines:
Aerospace Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Architecture and Planning
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Food Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Production Engineering
Textile Engineering
*Allied Engineering Disciplines are also applicable
- B.E. / B. Tech. (4 year course after 10+2)
- B.E. / B. Tech. (3 year course after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology)
- B. Arch. (5 year course) / Naval Architecture (4 year course) / Planning (4 year course)
- Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B. Tech. / B. Arch.) recognized by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE
- B.E. / B. Tech./ B. Arch. Final Year Students (passing out in 2020) can apply
- Post Graduate (PG) Engineers and PG Engineering Students can also apply
- B.E. / B. Tech. (3 year course after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology)
- B. Arch. (5 year course) / Naval Architecture (4 year course) / Planning (4 year course)
- Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B. Tech. / B. Arch.) recognized by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE
- B.E. / B. Tech./ B. Arch. Final Year Students (passing out in 2020) can apply
- Post Graduate (PG) Engineers and PG Engineering Students can also apply
Exam Type: Computer Based Test
Question Patterns: Multiple Choice or Numerical Type, Total 100 Questions of 1 Mark each, Negative Marking for every wrong answer: 1/2 Mark
Duration: 3 Hours
Question Patterns: Multiple Choice or Numerical Type, Total 100 Questions of 1 Mark each, Negative Marking for every wrong answer: 1/2 Mark
Duration: 3 Hours
Computer Based Test (CBT)
In 200+ Test centers across 100+ Cities & Towns in 25+ States & Union Territories of India
In 200+ Test centers across 100+ Cities & Towns in 25+ States & Union Territories of India
INR 1,500.00 (inclusive of GST) - Non refundable
Testimonial
It’s always a joy to get appreciations on the work we do
CII has been conducting various initiatives in creating platforms for Academia and Industry to interact and closely working with AICTE along with premier academic Institutions to facilitate industry – institute collaborations.
iPATE by CII is a great revolutionary step for all engineering graduates in the country, as it will give them a clear idea about the skill set needed for being useful to the industry. It will also help the industry in selecting suitable engineers prima-facie equipped with necessary cognitive, technical and professional abilities essential for industrial environment.

Prof. K. K. Aggarwal
Chairman, National Board of Accreditation
I appreciate and applause CII to conduct iPATE for driving a new facet in Industry 4.0 era. Indeed it's need of the moment. We would be encouraging all our Final year students to take iPATE, that will give each one of them to test waters of the industry world and rise to the expectations of the industry. It will also open doors for self-review to introspect our curriculum and prepare our graduates for meeting challenges of the future.

Prof. B. B. Ahuja
Director & Professor, College of Engineering, Pune
I must congratulate you on this great initiative. Looking forward to see the positive outcomes from this. And would love to work on integrating this with our National Digital Library of India to reach wider masses.

Prof. P. P. Das
Jt. Principal Investigator, NDL
iPATE is an excellent initiative by CII to map and assess the availability of technical talent across PAN India. It is a great tool for recruitment in various technical disciplines that will greatly benefit the Indian Industry.
Ambuja Neotia is looking forward to hire iPATE certified quality engineers into different business verticals in the coming days.

Sanjay Sarda
President - Corporate Strategy, Ambuja Neotia Group
Contact us
Please get in touch using the form below, we’ll be happy to assist you.
Head office:
Confederation of Indian Industry
The Mantosh Sondhi Centre
23, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road
New Delhi – 110003, India
The Mantosh Sondhi Centre
23, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road
New Delhi – 110003, India
Call for help:
(+91) 85858 25530