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JEE-2006 for 1st divisioners only!
Starting 2006, the prestigious Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) has been taken beyond the reach of average higher secondary pass-outs.
Only 10+2 first divisioners (scoring 60 per cent or more marks) will qualify to sit for the coveted test.
The decision was taken on September 12, 2005 by the Union Human Resource Development Ministry Arjun Singh who approved many key changes suggested by the Standing Committee of the IIT Council.
Those belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes will get a relaxation of 5 per cent marks.
The new scheme will allow two attempts to 10+2 pass-outs, but would block attempts by those who get through in the JEE, but prefer to take another attempt to get the branch of their choice. The new procedure will be reviewed after the JEE-2006.
The new procedure has been devised to satisfy Arjun Singh's wish-list: to restore credibility of the secondary school system, to stamp out mushrooming coaching classes and to bring the students back to the 10+2 curriculum instead of neglecting it.
The new avatar IIT-JEE will be held in one phase and the screening test will be abolished from JEE-2006 as the 60 per cent cut-off will automatically check the bulk of IIT aspirants.
The new-avatar JEE will test the comprehension and analytical ability of students and lay less stress on numerical questions. It will be a single objective type examination which could include short write-ups on various topics followed by objective questions based on the write up.
Only 2 attempts Unlike the present system where a student get numerous chances to try their hand at JEE, the new system will limit the number of attempts to two: the first in the year he/she clears the Class XII examination and the second the following year. No student will be allowed to appear for the JEE after joining any one of the IITs.
The new scheme, according to the ministry, has been adopted after a lot of homework done by eminent educationists.
The MHRD had convened a meeting of eminent educationists on March 24, 2005 and initiated an exercise to find ways and means to reduce stress on students appearing for Board and entrance examinations.
Following discussions a Special Task Force was constituted by the Directors of IITs to evaluate the process of the IIT-JEE. It was headed by Prof Idi Chandy, ex-JEE Chairman.
The Task Force recommendations were subsequently discussed by the Standing Committee of the IIT Council, chaired by Prof CNR Rao.
After due deliberations the Standing Committee of IIT Council recommended the JEE reforms. On September 12, Arjun Singh, Chairman IIT Council, finally gave approval to the recommendations of the Standing Committee.
Starting 2006, the prestigious Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) has been taken beyond the reach of average higher secondary pass-outs.
Only 10+2 first divisioners (scoring 60 per cent or more marks) will qualify to sit for the coveted test.
The decision was taken on September 12, 2005 by the Union Human Resource Development Ministry Arjun Singh who approved many key changes suggested by the Standing Committee of the IIT Council.
Those belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes will get a relaxation of 5 per cent marks.
The new scheme will allow two attempts to 10+2 pass-outs, but would block attempts by those who get through in the JEE, but prefer to take another attempt to get the branch of their choice. The new procedure will be reviewed after the JEE-2006.
The new procedure has been devised to satisfy Arjun Singh's wish-list: to restore credibility of the secondary school system, to stamp out mushrooming coaching classes and to bring the students back to the 10+2 curriculum instead of neglecting it.
The new avatar IIT-JEE will be held in one phase and the screening test will be abolished from JEE-2006 as the 60 per cent cut-off will automatically check the bulk of IIT aspirants.
The new-avatar JEE will test the comprehension and analytical ability of students and lay less stress on numerical questions. It will be a single objective type examination which could include short write-ups on various topics followed by objective questions based on the write up.
Only 2 attempts Unlike the present system where a student get numerous chances to try their hand at JEE, the new system will limit the number of attempts to two: the first in the year he/she clears the Class XII examination and the second the following year. No student will be allowed to appear for the JEE after joining any one of the IITs.
The new scheme, according to the ministry, has been adopted after a lot of homework done by eminent educationists.
The MHRD had convened a meeting of eminent educationists on March 24, 2005 and initiated an exercise to find ways and means to reduce stress on students appearing for Board and entrance examinations.
Following discussions a Special Task Force was constituted by the Directors of IITs to evaluate the process of the IIT-JEE. It was headed by Prof Idi Chandy, ex-JEE Chairman.
The Task Force recommendations were subsequently discussed by the Standing Committee of the IIT Council, chaired by Prof CNR Rao.
After due deliberations the Standing Committee of IIT Council recommended the JEE reforms. On September 12, Arjun Singh, Chairman IIT Council, finally gave approval to the recommendations of the Standing Committee.
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