ME Mock Test Strategy: Practice Papers for the 3-Day Board
ME Mock Test Strategy: Practice Papers for the 3-Day Board
The ME board is three six-hour papers on three consecutive days:
| Day | Subject (8 AM–2 PM) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power Plant Engineering | 35% |
| 2 | Mathematics | 35% |
| 3 | Machine Design, Materials and Shop Practice | 30% |
You pass with a 70% weighted average and no subject below 50% (RA 8495, Sec. 18).
How many practice papers across 6 months
| Month | Full set (all three) | Single paper |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 (diagnostic) | — |
| 2 | — | Mathematics |
| 3 | 1 | Power Plant Engineering |
| 4 | — | Machine Design |
| 5 | 1 | Weakest subject |
| 6 | 1 (exam conditions) | — |
Rehearsing
A full set means three six-hour sittings. Early on, split them across weekends. For the final run, do three days in a row with the real 8 AM start.
Scoring
Score each paper, compute the weighted average (35/35/30), and check every subject against the 50% floor. Any subject near 50 becomes your next focus.
Pacing
PRC doesn't publish item counts, so time yourself on your reviewer's problem sets and answer every item.
Where to get practice problems
PRC doesn't release past ME papers. Use board reviewers with worked solutions or a review center's practice exams.
Where Super Tutor fits
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What to read next
The ME board pillar guide anchors the review.
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