Can you tell something about the English test in IIT Bhubaneswar?

There are basically two types of English courses in the first year at IIT Bhubaneswar,Basic English,andEnglish for Communications.

Basic English or Learning English involves the basics in English such as grammar, punctuation, etc. The course is aimed to develop the listening, speaking, and reading skills of students. The syllabus covers writing practices, practice in listening and speaking in English and grammar practice, etc.

English for Communications is tougher than Basic English as it involves some advanced learning in the subject. It is an integration of language, literature, and communication. The objective of this module is to build confidence and to develop presentation skills, the manifestation of ideas, viewpoints, and thoughts.

The English Diagnostic Test is conducted for first year B.Tech students at the beginning of the academic year. It aims to test one’s knowledge in the subject, the questions asked are basic. Based on the results of the test, the section in which one study is determined. If one scores well in the test, they are registered in English for Communications and if one scores an average mark then they are registered for Basic English.