IIT-JEE may consider online test

 The Indian Institutes of Technology could be thinking of conducting an online joint entrance examination (JEE), on the lines of the Indian Institutes of Management. While the common admission test (CAT) for entry into IIMs went online three years ago, the IITs are yet to take the big step.

The IIT-Delhi, which is organizing IIT-JEE 2012, has invited all IIT directors for a workshop on Friday, where an online model will be demonstrated. The JEE office is hosting the workshop. Sources from IIT-Delhi have confirmed that Education Testing Services (ETS), which conducts the GRE and several other popular global online examinations, will make a presentation at the workshop.


Most officials on record denied plans to go online with JEE. A senior official from one of the IITs claimed that the workshop was scheduled to discuss the possibilities of an online examination for JEE. "We might just discuss the feasibility. No decision has been taken," said the official.

A senior IIT-B professor said, "An online exam may or may not work for JEE. While CAT faced teething problems initially, it is stabilized now. For an exam, where you need to calculate a lot, pen and paper seems to be a better option. But students these days are well versed with technology and in future, everything might be computerized."

Currently, only two directors have responded to the invitation, claimed an official from IIT-Delhi. "Experts from ETS will make a presentation and showcase their testing systems. It is a successful testing pattern in the US. But there will not be any overnight decision on JEE going online," said the official.

IIT JEE last minute preparation tips by an IITJEE Aspirant

Ok so you guys have read a lot about last minute IITJEE preparation’s by the experts? How about a preparation guide straight from an IITJEE aspirant? Enjoy this post

“Hi, I am sharan. Here, I am going 2 give a blueprint for those STARTING their preparation in august (in their 12th). Following these points meticulously will help you to get into IIT’s, even though you have started your preparation VERY late.

1) IGNORE your boards completely till January end.

2) Go to http://www.iitd.ac.in/jee/ and download the syllabi for P,C & M and stick to it VERY STRICTLY while doing any of the topics from the books listed below.

3) Buy these books:

Physics:

HC Verma (vol 1& 2) - done thoroughly with full understanding of concepts

Chemistry:

NCERT books (only for the theory - not the assignment problems!) +                                

IIT chemistry by TMH (Tata McGraw Hill - complete the whole book)

* don’t neglect chem. It’s the most scoring & least analytical. Either you know it or you don't {as chem is: mugging of facts (inorganic and organic) & mathematics (physical)}

Math:

IIT Math’s by ML Khanna - don’t look at the solution immediately if you don’t get the problem. Look into it only after making a lot of attempts (at least 4 fresh attempts).

Solve this book fully.

4) By the time you complete the above books, it is the end of your December holidays (ie, you get 4.5 to 5 months)

5) In the meantime, (around august middle) join Brilliant tutorials YG Files (screwingly tough problems book) & B.MAT (test series). The above 2, come under one course. Go to www.brilliant-tutorials.com and apply. Don’t apply for FIITJEE test series, as it is supposed 2 be unnecessarily tough.

6) Start solving the YG Files ONLY AFTER completing the text books listed, else, you will get  the impression that IIT is beyond your reach.

Do the test analysis of brilliant properly and improve your timing

7) ##oh yes, forgot to tell you:

i)   During school days, devote 5 hours (effective, concentrated time) for IIT preparation alone.

ii)  In holidays, devote 8 hours for IIT alone.

iii) In your study holidays, start studying for boards (5 hours/ day would do). Side by side, revise IIT stuff for 5 hours.

8) After boards, till 2 days before the actual IIT-JEE, slough out for 12 hours of concentrated study devoted for IIT. Revise and strengthen all your concepts in all the books and tests you have done so far. 2 days before IIT JEE, STOP studying/thinking about studying & do some relaxation techniques such as meditation etc for temperament control. Get all the sleep you can ask for and go to the exam with a fresh mind and with brimming confidence.

9) You are going to receive the fruits of your hard work a month later when you are deemed successful in IIT JEE. You are now an IITian!!!

HOPE you found this article ’very useful’. “

Best books for IITJEE Preparation

Hello Folks

First of all let me wish you all the best for your choice as you have chosen something really good which is to compete for IIT entrance exam.

The entrance exam is considered to be one of the toughest. But if you see the previous year papers the exam is no more considered tough.

Books to be used?

Well todays market is filled with lots of books from which some are considered really good. I would advice you not to go for each and every book. Better stick to one book and so move on to higher level.

Dont overload yourself with lots of books

Books are your best friends but studying too many books are really harmful. Trust me.
My advice will be to go few books listed below

Physics :

HC Verma
Arihant Publications

Chemistry:

NCERT (must)
Arihant Organic chemistry
OP Tondon

Mathematics:

ML khanna or RD Sharma
Arihant

These many books are more than enough to crack IIT JEE. Just make it a point to study them seriously and thoroughly.

Plan properly and systematically

Planning systematically is very important since you have limited time of a year or 2. So manage your time well and study daily. This is very important

Dont give up your 11th and 12th portion just for IIT preparation sake.

This is a major crime commited by many students those who aim for IIT. Since you are in 11th. I would like to advice you at the start that DONT IGNORE 11th and 12th Studies. Whatever they teach you in school is equally important. So dont ignore it in any case. Try to manage time time accordingly

so at the end I would like to wish you all the very best. Follow the above tips and you will surely crack IIT JEE.

Source: http://entrance-exam.net/forum/general-discussion/best-books-iit-jee-preparation-53392.html#ixzz1TxkjXXk8

FAQ about Super 30 admission procedure – Crack IITJEE

Q. Who is eligible for Super 30?
A. The eligibility is the same as that for IIT(JEE), but the students should have poor
financial background.

Q. How can I join the Super 30?
A. You have to qualify the test.

Q. When is the test held?
A. In the first or second week of August.

Q. To participate in the test, what I have to do?
A. For this, you have to submit an application form.

Q. When and where can I get the application form?
A. It is available in the first week of June at Ramanujan School of Mathematics.

Q. How much do I have to pay for obtaining the application form?
A. It is only Rs 50.

Q. Are there any other charges for the test?
A. No, you have to pay Rs 50 only for application which includes the test fee.

Q. What is the syllabus of entrance test?
A. The syllabus of entrance test is same as the syllabus of class 11th.

Q. What is the question pattern for the test?
A. There are 45 objective type questions equally from Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics. The test is of one and half hour with negative marking.

Q. When is the result published?
A. Two weeks after the test.

Q. How much do I have to pay for entire course?
A. There is no fee for Super 30. It is an absolutely free program and includes free
lodging and food.

Q. What is the duration of course?
A. About 9 months.

IITJEE Preparation Tips by IITJEE Topers

I passed IIT-JEE in 2002 (with AIR 118), when there used to be a screening test of objective type, and a main exam of subjective type. The pattern of the exam has changed since, but strategy remains the same.

1. Get your fundamentals and basics clear. Don't rush, give ample time and effort to basic concepts. That's what will see you through the exam.

2. Practice a lot. This involves two types of practices:

a. Without time limit: Solve the solved examples, without looking at the answer. Then see if you were wrong, and if so, why? The purpose of practice is learning the right approach. Then solve other questions.
b. With time limit: Take few time-limited tests to simulate exam environment. The purpose is to improve speed and build temperament.

3. Then before the exam, take rest for a few days. Don't study new concepts, relax. That increases performance and improves temperament in the exam.

4. Self confidence is the key to crack this exam. From a comparative analysis of IITians, self confidence was one thing that I found common amongst all the good rankers.

Gyanesh Sharma
BTech, Computer Science and Engineering
IIT Delhi

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'Don't worry as your hard work will bring you the success'

As you are nearing the exam day don't try to cover new topics. Just concentrate on the ones you are good at and try to consolidate them.

Take some mock tests on your own to get the timing right.

Exam day

Have a good's night sleep the day before and don't read too much on that day.

Before you start the exam read the instructions completely. Check for negative marking and the breakup of marks.

You can answer all the questions if the negative marking is -1 for a 4-mark question as you only need to get one in 5 to lose nothing.

If you feel that you have taken more time for a question just leave it and try to revisit it in the end if time is left.

Don't worry as your hard work will bring you the success.

Naveen Kumar Redy (JEE 2003, Rank 1098)

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'Remember that this is just another examination and not the end of life'

A lot has changed in the JEE system after I had cleared it in 2006. But the basics rules are still the same.

Be confident but not over-confident. All the three papers in the exam are equally important. Don't presume your strengths and weaknesses because it may so happen that the questions in your favourite subject are a bit tough and you might get demoralised.

Don't run after attempting too many questions; getting them correct is more important. With less than two weeks to go for JEE, take care of your health and don't stress yourself too much. Just carry on revising basics everyday and make sure you solve at least two sample question papers (timed) everyday.

During this time, don't solve previous year's question papers as there are chances that you may either get very complacent or very demoralised.

In the end, remember that this is just another examination and not the end of life. All the best!

Sharad Sen Sharma
IVth year undergraduate,
Dept. of E&ECE,
IIT Kharagpur

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