Can I prepare for IES while doing my M.Tech from IIEST Shibpur?

Time is only the game changer here. It solely depends on your project guide (for 2nd year, mainly) and your time management skills.

If you are ready to take the risk and are dedicated enough for the preparation, then these points might help you - 

• M.Tech is a blend of bachelor and PhD programmes. The first two semesters are just like B.E./B.Tech semesters, where you try to understand in depth the specific parts of your previous bachelor degree subjects in depth as per the requirement of your stream.

• The classes will be of 3-4 hours every day provided that in between the interval of classes which you can utilize for your own.
• Utilize the facility of the Library. The ample amount of books and adequate stocks will help. 
• During second year, you should be wise enough to pick the proper project and guide. As few guides are way too precise whereas from others you will get to learn more under their guidance.
• You have to set your own priorities. Choose professors who will not force you to invest more than 2 hours for your project work. 

IIEST being research oriented and with a fine faculty, the research work under its M.Tech course becomes cumbersome to carry out the preparation for IES as most of the guides emphasis on publishing a research paper for which most the students are not interested. 

• Choose your specialization for M.Tech clearly which doesn’t give much workload. 
• Since all M.Tech students have to do the mandatory research work and have to submit a thesis, try to opt for such a guide.
• The point to be kept in mind is start your preparation from the very beginning so that you don’t feel stressed over it.

Hence, if above points are followed rigorously, one can achieve both M.Tech and IES hand in hand. But, if not then it is a little difficult as you have to manage two things at time.

IIEST Shibpur will provide you with a beautiful, amazing, calm atmosphere perfect for preparation of any competitive exam. If you are sincere enough, have proper motivation and the potential to crack the toughest exam of the nation, these 2 years will be the perfect time for your hard labor.