CBT 1 is screening, 100 questions in 90 mins. CBT 2? 150 questions, 120 mins; and here’s where your engineering core kicks in. Mechanical? Focus on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and SOM. Electrical? Master circuits, AC fundamentals, machines, and protection systems. Bonus: 1/3 negative marking applies; so guessing isn’t free. And here’s the quiet truth; while everyone’s chasing CBT 1, top performers are already building depth for CBT 2. Don’t treat it like a general exam. It’s not. It’s a technical filter disguised as a test. Start mapping your weak zones now; the syllabus isn’t changing. Your strategy should.