AMIE or Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers is an alternate option where candidates, who are unable to get an engineering degree, can get one. Conducted under the umbrella of Institution of Engineers, India, this degree is accepted as an equivalent of Engineering degree and is recognized by UPSC, AICTE, Central Govt., State Govt., and SSC etc. Besides, the degree holders are also eligible to write GRE, GATE, IES, Civil Services examinations etc.
AMIE program is conducted in two different section: A and B. First section is common to all members. However, under second section, he or she has to choose a particular discipline. Both the examination are held twice a year, usually in June and December and are commonly know as summer and winter examinations.
However, the transition from Section A to Section B is not that easy. After successful completion of Section A, the candidate will have to prove his or her professional competence by completing a project over a period of 1 year. And then only he or she would be allowed to sit for the next phase, Section B.
Generally, the papers are three hours long, unless specified or notified by the concerned authority.