JEE With A New Face

JEE With A New Face
The changes that are proposed to the admission process of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are nothing short of monumental. And despite the mixed reaction to the changes, a general feeling is gaining ground that it will benefit students. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-2006) is to be held on April 9. Here is a snapshot of the changes announced so far: JEE will continue to be the sole criterion for ranking the students for admission in IITs, IT-BHU, ISM, Dhanbad, and other participating institutes. School result will be factored into the admission process for the IITs. Only those students who secure a first class or equivalent in the Plus-Two examinations will be eligible for admission. For students belonging to SC/ST, there will be a relaxation of 5 per cent of marks below the level of marks prescribed in the respective examinations. JEE will be a single objective type examination. The question paper can include a short write-up on a topic in physics, chemistry or even mathematics followed by objective-type questions that are based on the write-up. A student can write the JEE in the year in which he/she passes the Class XII examination and/or in the following year. Those who join any of the IITs will not be allowed to sit for JEE again. The procedure will be reviewed after JEE-2006