Friday, July 24, 2009
Losing sheen: Over 500 students say no to IIT
The Indian Institutes of Technology, where gaining admission is said to be more difficult than entering some of the Ivy League institutes, have had to go through the ignominy of a second round of allotment to fill up all their seats.
As many as 505 students, who got an opportunity to study in these premier technological institutes, did the unthinkable this year; they refused to study in an IIT.
The reasons varied from ‘‘not having confidence in the new IITs’’ to ‘‘getting allotments in not-so-popular streams’’, IIT officials said, adding that this experience might force HRD minister Kapil Sibal to do a rethink on his expansion plans for the IITs. Besides the seven old IITs (Kharagpur, Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Roorkee and Guwahati), eight more were added to the list over the last two years. IITs put up a second selection list to fill the 505 unfilled seats this week, said IIT-Guwahati director Gautam Barua. The second allotment was, however, not done centrally.
‘‘There were several parents who were not comfortable sending their kids to an IIT without a campus currently; few realised that all the old IITs, too, started from temporary campuses,’’ the head of one of the new IITs said. IIT-Bombay JEE-2009 chairman Amiya Kumar Pani explained: ‘‘Students who took admission were offered internal betterment before the second allotment took place.’’ So, if a student with a ranking of 1,104 in JEE-2009 did not take the seat allotted to him, another candidate with a lower ranking got his place (if he had opted for that subject in his preference form). IIT-Delhi JEE-2009 chairman R Chattopadhyay explained that several students moved up the ladder because of this. TOI, on June 25, wrote about how the IITs faced a similar problem filling up reserved category seats.
The institutes, therefore, were forced to transfer over 1,100 reserved-category seats to the one-year preparatory course after not finding enough qualified candidates in the reserved categories. The one-year prep course trains quota students to bring them upto the mark. But the case of these 505 unfilled seats came as a bigger surprise for the IITs as a majority of these students were from the open category (except a handful of cases in which some OBC candidates did not take admission).
‘‘All the students who have been shortlisted in the second list have been informed. They now need to reach the IIT where a seat has been allotted to them and pay the fees,’’ a JEE chairman said.
As many as 505 students, who got an opportunity to study in these premier technological institutes, did the unthinkable this year; they refused to study in an IIT.
The reasons varied from ‘‘not having confidence in the new IITs’’ to ‘‘getting allotments in not-so-popular streams’’, IIT officials said, adding that this experience might force HRD minister Kapil Sibal to do a rethink on his expansion plans for the IITs. Besides the seven old IITs (Kharagpur, Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Roorkee and Guwahati), eight more were added to the list over the last two years. IITs put up a second selection list to fill the 505 unfilled seats this week, said IIT-Guwahati director Gautam Barua. The second allotment was, however, not done centrally.
‘‘There were several parents who were not comfortable sending their kids to an IIT without a campus currently; few realised that all the old IITs, too, started from temporary campuses,’’ the head of one of the new IITs said. IIT-Bombay JEE-2009 chairman Amiya Kumar Pani explained: ‘‘Students who took admission were offered internal betterment before the second allotment took place.’’ So, if a student with a ranking of 1,104 in JEE-2009 did not take the seat allotted to him, another candidate with a lower ranking got his place (if he had opted for that subject in his preference form). IIT-Delhi JEE-2009 chairman R Chattopadhyay explained that several students moved up the ladder because of this. TOI, on June 25, wrote about how the IITs faced a similar problem filling up reserved category seats.
The institutes, therefore, were forced to transfer over 1,100 reserved-category seats to the one-year preparatory course after not finding enough qualified candidates in the reserved categories. The one-year prep course trains quota students to bring them upto the mark. But the case of these 505 unfilled seats came as a bigger surprise for the IITs as a majority of these students were from the open category (except a handful of cases in which some OBC candidates did not take admission).
‘‘All the students who have been shortlisted in the second list have been informed. They now need to reach the IIT where a seat has been allotted to them and pay the fees,’’ a JEE chairman said.
Info About NSTSE Examination
National Science Talent Search Examination
According to me every IIT-JEE Aspirants should appear for National Level Science Talent Search Examination because if you appear for NSTSE examination you will improve your competitive skill, which will be helpful for your IIT-JEE entrance.
Let’s take an overview about NSTSE examination.
NSTSE is conducted by UNIFIED COUNCIL which is located in Hyderabad , which is an autonomous educational body conducts examination at different level. UNIFIED COUNCIL conducts NSTSE examination every year in January month. Syllabus of NSTSE depends upon 10+2 science level syllabus of PCM.
How to Apply For NSTSE Examination
1. You can get free registration form by sending self address envelops with stamp of Rs.5 to the head office of UNIFIED COUNCIL.
Address is given below
Unified Council #16-11-16/1/B, Saleem Nagar, Malakpet, Hyderabad - 500036 Phone: 040-24557708, 24545862, 66139917Fax : 040-2454 2215
2. You can download application form from website of UNIFIED COUNCIL.
(www.unifiedcouncil.com)
Download application form by clicking this link
http://www.unifiedcouncil.com/docs/Nstse_Registration_Form.pdf
Download prospectus of NSTSE by clicking link below
http://www.unifiedcouncil.com/docs/Nstse_Prospectus.pdf
You can get list of examination centre by clicking on this link
http://www.unifiedcouncil.com/nstse_test_centers.aspx
NSTSE Examination Fees
Examination Fees for NSTSE is nominal, examination fee is Rs.100 and Rs.15 for Student Performance Report.
If any student wants previous question paper he/she can get it for Rs.40 for 3 question paper set.
Advantages for Appearing NSTSE
1. Improve your competitive skill
2. Measure your strength for IIT-JEE
3. Test yourself where you stand in competitive world.
4. Test your ranking at National Level
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Info About Olympaid Program
If IIT-JEE student participate in Olympiad program then it will more beneficial for IIT-JEE exam point of view. If we see bio data of IIT-JEE toppers(Check out Entrance Corner iit-toppers-secrets) we can observe that most of them have participated in such type of talent search examination.
A success in Olympiad program ensures a bright career in basic science education and research from prestigious institute like IIT, national laboratories and scientific organization.
Olympiad Program
Olympiad program are educational international competition where nations are sending their representative/student to represent their nations. From many years India is participating in Olympiad program. Olympiad program are held’s in many fields or subject like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc but at IIT-JEE exams point of view three Olympiad program are imported which are given below.
1.International Physics Olympiad
2.International Chemistry Olympiad
3.International Mathematic Olympiad.
Base of Olympiad program in India
There are many talent search examination in our country but one which most important according to Olympiad program point of view is KISHOR VAIGYNIC PROTSAHAN YOJANA (KVPY) of DST.
KVPY is aimed at senior secondary students as well as professional graduates having research aptitude.
National Standard Examination
NSE is the base of Olympiad program in India this National Standard Examination is conducted by DST under KISHOR VAIGYNIC PROTSAHAN YOJANA.
National Standard Examination are conducted in following subject
1.National Standard Examination for Physics.
2.National Standard Examination for Chemistry.
3.National Standard Examination For Mathematics.
National Standard Examination is conducted in November and last date of registration is September 15.
International Physics Olympiad
India Started participation in International Physics Olympiad since 1998. National Olympiad is conducted in last week of January or first week of February.
The national standard examination in physics (at standard 12 level) identifies about 200-300 candidates across the nation. These selected students appear for NATIONAL PHYSICS OLYMPAID (INPhO) test about a dozen centres in different parts of the country.
About 35 students are selected to receive NSEP-INPhO gold medal and they undergo three week long training at HOMI BHABHA CENTRE FOR ECIENCE EDUCATION, MUMBAI in may/June. Top 5 students among them identified to receive merit award at the end of training camp and to represent India in the International Physics Olympiad held in July every year.
International Chemistry Olympiad
The international chemistry Olympiad conducted since 1968. India starts participating in this event since 1999. Although India is late entrant to this event it hosted 33rd IChO.
The pattern of selection of IChO is same as IPhO. Candidates shortlisted from national standard examination of Chemistry go For Indian National Chemistry Olympiad after training shortlisted candidates go to represent India in International Chemistry Olympiad.
International Mathematic Olympiad
The International Mathematic Olympiad is undertaken by NATIONL BOARD OF HIGHER MATHEMATIC (NBHM), DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY (www.nbhm.dae.gov.in)
The regional mathematic Olympiad (RMO) is held in each region normally between September and first Sunday of December each year all high school student up to class 12 are eligible for RMO.
On the basis of performance in RMO students are selected for Indian Nation Mathematic Olympiad (INMO). INMO is held on first Sunday of February each year at various centres in different region. The top 35 performer receive certificate of merit. The INMO certificate awardness is invited to a month long training camp in may/June, each year. The final team consisting of 5 exceptionally gifted students represent India at International Mathematic Olympiad held in July each year.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Time Management Tips
Welcome to World of Time Management
Welcome to World of Time Management.
Hi i am here to discuss how to Manage your precious time.
For good prepration of IIT-JEE time management is important factor.
Time management is commonly defined as the various means by which people effectively use their time and other closely related resources in order to make the most out of it.
Advantages of Time Management
1.gain time
2.motivates and initiates
3.reduces avoidance
4.promotes review
5.eliminates cramming
6.reduces anxiety
Keys to Successful Time Management
1.Self knowledge and goals:
In order to manage your time successfully, having an awareness of what your goals are will assist you in prioritizing your activities.
2.Developing and maintaining a personal, flexible schedule:
To maintain your schedule for each work like for study, playing or whatever your hobbies. Do each work according to your schedule.
Time management provides you with the opportunity to create a schedule that works for you, not for others. This personal attention gives you the flexibility to include the things that are most important to you
Time Management Tips
1.Count all your time as time to be used and make every attempt to get satisfaction out of every moment.
2.Find something to enjoy in whatever you do.
3.Try to be an optimist and seek out the good in your life.
4.Find ways to build on your successes.
5.Stop regretting your failures and start learning from your mistakes.
6.Remind yourself, "There is always enough time for the important things." If it is important, you should be able to make
time to do it.
7.Continually look at ways of freeing up your time.
8.Examine your old habits and search for ways to change or eliminate them.
9.Try to use waiting time -review notes or do practice problems.
10.Keep paper or a calendar with you to jot down the things you have to do or notes to yourself.
11.Examine and revise your lifetime goals on a monthly basis and be sure to include progress towards those goals on a
daily basis.
12.Put up reminders in your home or office about your goals.
13.Always keep those long term goals in mind.
14.Plan your day each morning or the night before and set priorities for yourself.
15.Maintain and develop a list of specific things to be done each day, set your priorities and the get the most important ones done as soon in the day as you can. Evaluate your progress at the end of the day briefly.
16.Look ahead in your month and try and anticipate what is going to happen so you can better schedule your time.
17.Try rewarding yourself when you get things done as you had planned, especially the important ones.
18.Do first things first.
19.Have confidence in yourself and in your judgement of priorities and stick to them no matter what.
20.When you catch yourself procrastinating-ask yourself, "What am I avoiding?"
21.Start with the most difficult parts of projects, then either the worst is done or you may find you don't have to do all the
other small tasks.
22.Catch yourself when you are involved in unproductive projects and stop as soon as you can.
23.Find time to concentrate on high priority items or activities.
24.Concentrate on one thing at a time.
25.Put your efforts in areas that provide long term benefits.
26.Push yourself and be persistent, especially when you know you are doing well.
27.Think on paper when possible-it makes it easier to review and revise.
28.Be sure and set deadlines for yourself whenever possible.
29.Delegate responsibilities whenever possible.
Hope this can solve most of your problems!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
IITJEE Mock Test
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