How to score good marks in B.E./ B. Tech viva voce?

Engineering aspirants opt for engineering as it opens a pathway for several career opportunities and advancement. B.E./B.Tech. students are highly advised to score good marks in their semester exams along with viva voce, which eventually has a weightage in contributing to their CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average).

‘Viva voce’ is a Latin phrase that simply means ‘viva’, which is an important element of a B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) or B. Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) degree. Viva is a university examination that is conducted with the objective of assessing the students’ knowledge of their core subjects, which they acquired over a 4-year undergraduate program. It’s an oral examination, which impacts their final marks. Significantly, it is very important to score good marks in the viva voce examination.

In order to attain good marks in the viva, aspirants need to focus on certain things, like building a strong foundation, reviewing study materials, having a clear understanding of the concepts, and having good communication skills. Our blog will provide you with some ideal tips to follow in order to score good marks in your viva voce of a B.E. or B.Tech degree.

Key Strategies to score good marks in ‘viva voce’

With good communication skills students pursuing engineering must have a strong foundation of their core branch. Even students who are in their final semester have to work on a project and so it is very crucial to have a thorough knowledge of the project in order to answer accurately. Let’s understand some ideal techniques to follow:

• Building a strong foundation: A strong grasp of the core subjects is very important as it helps in further development of the subject. Renowned experts always recommend having a clear understanding of principles, concepts and skills before delving into the complex concepts. Clear principles are beneficial in scoring good marks in semester exams along with viva voce.
• Reviewing study material: Going through all the course study material like textbooks, lecture notes and any other material if provided. Paying attention to the latest updates, important topics, and topics which you find difficult.
• Know your project thoroughly: If your viva voce includes your project or thesis, it is very crucial to know every aspect of your project. Knowing your project thoroughly includes its objective, methodologies, tools, technologies, results and the conclusion. It is significant to know your project as the interviewer can ask anything from it like the objective, precautions, challenges faced, how you overcame them etc. clearly and even to justify your choice. Although one needs to pay attention to the presentation skills as it should be clear, concise, relevant, and professional and also prepare yourself for practical demonstrations.
• Work on your communication skills: It is more important how you communicate your knowledge than the knowledge itself. Effective and clear communication is crucial for viva voce. So work to improve your communication skills. Practice explaining the topics in a simple manner.
• Mock viva sessions: Try engaging mock viva sessions with your fellow mates. This will help you to explain the thoughts and response to those particular questions immediately. This will eventually improve your communication skills and boost your confidence, along with feedback on your communication skills and also give a quick revision.
• Clear and concise answers: Answers should be clear and to the point, during viva. Avoid giving long answers until the examiner asks for more details. It is important to give accurate answers with good communication skills within the given time. So it is advisable to not take much time to answer.
• Be calm and confident: Usually students feel anxiety while entering the room but it is advisable to remain calm and composed. Answering when nervous can lead to giving wrong answers. It is also advisable to engage with the examiner in circumstances like if the question is unclear, admit if you don’t know the answer. Also indulge in active listening.
• Equal efforts in theory classes and labs: B.E./ B. Tech students should pay equal attention in theory and practical classes to score good marks in viva. Examiners try to examine students’ grasp of knowledge in both theory and practical aspects. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical will enhance their knowledge resulting in accuracy of answers.
• Problem solving skill: Engaging in practicing numerical problems and case studies which will eventually lead to improving your problem solving skills. Be prepared to apply your knowledge in practical problems during viva.

Here are some ideal ways to score good marks in B.E./ B. Tech viva voce. Scoring well in viva will not only help you in your CGPA but also improve your concepts of theory and practical, enhance problem solving skill along with communication skills.

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FAQs:

1. What is a viva voce examination in B.E./B. Tech?

Ans. Viva Voce examination is an oral examination conducted by engineering institutes to assess students’ knowledge in their core branch.

2. What types of questions are asked in a B.E./B. Tech viva?

Ans. The questions asked in viva can include questions from core subjects and questions from projects or thesis the student has worked on.

3. How can I perform well in my B.E./B. Tech viva examination?

Ans. With comprehensive understanding of core concepts, good communication skills, being calm and confident, knowing your project well etc. are some techniques to perform well in B.E./ B. Tech viva examination.

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