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Dear Students,
LAST WEEK WE ASKED: Do you think the engineering institutes and MHRD should revert to older version of IIT-JEE?
BEST RESPONSE
The latest version of JEE has been successful in having a single exam with an exception that normalization of board percentage has led to varied outcome. A better option is to correct the flaw while carrying alongside the added advantages of the new pattern instead of switching to older version. Also current format was implemented with sole intention to prioritize the board exams. Thus, the solution lies in shifting to universal board pattern which is time taking process. Meanwhile, if certain percentile of board is considered as eligibility for JEE advanced instead of the final selection might solve the purpose.
- Shivam Chhabra, Integral University, Lucknow.
OTHER RESPONSES
The new format is one of the ways where in students can be urged to bring about a paradigm shift in their approach to learn subject. The old format comprised of multiple choices by all means tests the luck of student to considerable extent which can be avoided only through descriptive questions. A holistic understanding of the subject can only be tested through the newer format thereby putting a check to the age-old process of bagging a rank attending coaching institutions despite being ineligible in pragmatic sense.
- Y V S Karthik, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali.
The assessment as per the newer version of IIT-JEE may be better than the older version of IIT-JEE. Government may conduct IIT-JEE as per the new version for few years and then based on the performance of IIT-JEE graduates, the government may continue with the newer version of IIT-JEE or revert back to the older version of IIT-JEE.
- Rituparna Saha Ray, Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Management Studies.
When inculcating change brings ‘normalization’ resulting in unbiased, justified and balanced admission process for students it must be welcomed. Then the issue arises of confusion and controversy roused due to change. For this MHRD and engineering institutes must reach at a consensus and develop a well balanced process. Change is bound to face criticism, allegations and controversies but when beneficial to the students and country it must be introduced. Efforts must be directed to create an suitable adaptive environment & to incorporate changes in the system for coordinated smooth functioning as a whole.
- Priya Rajesh Dhruv, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
The new system erases the undue advantage which the coaching classes give to their students in the competitive exam . Inclusion of board marks is a boon for the economically weaker students who cannot pay lakhs of rupees to get coaching in Kota or Delhi although the normalization system should be improved for equal weightage to boards and the JEE exams.
- Sangam Grover, Arya College, Ludhiana.
This move towards emphasizing importance of proper schooling and giving due importance to two year long education than to just a day’s exam is to be appreciated. But implementation plays as important role as that of planning. The new system is good and will give way to healthy competition among students until it is ensured that fairness is maintained in the system and the whole process is transparent. Big changes have to occur gradually and not in haste. With this done, we could be moving for a better and healthier education system in the country with the new system.
- Nikita Sadam, Xavier Institute of Technology and Entreprenership (XIME), Bangalore.
The new IITJEE version will reduce the stress on students. Students had started neglecting their school studies in trying to keep up with the preparation for IITJEE. School education was facing a setback and coaching centres were evolving to become the destination for droppers. But now there is a direct linkage of school performance with admission to engineering colleges since school results will be factored into the admission process for the IITs. This will change the attitudes of students towards the school education and will help in skimming off the creamy layer to benefit the society.
- Tinu Kalra, XIME, Bangalore.
As the competition rises among the students, there needs to be some systematic approach to assess them. Having said that, I do not deny the fact that old approach was faulty. However, with the changes felt across, the system need a change to evaluate things better. With only 16 IITs catering several thousands of students, the exam needs to be organised in an effective manner, to provide justice to everyone. Hence, Jee-Mains and Jee-Advanced will divide the traffic and help in better and justifiable evaluation.
- Talpita Chouhan, VIM, Pune.
The older version of IIT-JEE, coupled with the never-ending entrance exams for State colleges and NITs, made a student reel under that burden. A common exam for these is a boon for the students, and the paper being set by IIT Faculty makes it less erroneous too. The uproar about the cut-off at 20-percentile in Boards shouldn't be a deal-breaker because anyone good enough to crack JEE-Advanced would sail into top 20 percentile. This should be seen as a step to make our schooling system stronger till the 12th Standard. Reverting to the old pattern would be a step backwards.
- Shagun Segan, Xaviers Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME).
The new entrance test format for IIT-JEE was initiated to streamline admissions.However looking at the discrepancies associated with it,we can conclude that the initiative has failed its purpose.The main drawback of the new system is the spontaneity of its implementation. The process of "normalization" introduced, has been misinterpreted by state boards.Due to these reasons,many bright students have failed to secure admissions.The system needs reviewing.The twenty percentile rule is the problem here, MHRD should either come up with a fool proof solution or it should do away with this format.
- Navjeet Goraya, Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship (XIME).
Today's world is based on advancement and accepting these changes readily. Any new product launched in market is accepted with smiling faces and if we keep that thing in our mind then we ought to adopt our self with the newer version of IIT-JEE proposed by MHRD and engineering institutes. We can not simply move on with a version which was followed from days back. We need a change or diversification in the method that's why everyone need to accept this fact.
- Kamlesh Kumar Das, Ravenshaw University.
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