The in's and out's of IIT-JEE 2012

The Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination (popularly known as IIT-JEE or just JEE) is an annual college entrance examination in India. Students targeting the top-notch IIT's and a booming career in the engineering sector take up this painstaking exam. IIT-JEE or customarily baptized as JEE is an exclusive criterion for admission to seventeen colleges. Some of these colleges are Indian Institutes of Technology, IT-BHU Varanasi, and ISM Dhanbad etc. It is one of the toughest engineering entrance exams in the world with a success rate of around 1 in 45. The JEE has been noted for originality in its questions.

IIT JEE 2012 Paper Pattern:-

It comprises of two question papers, each of three hours duration. Both the question papers will consist of three separate sections on:

• Chemistry
• Physics and
• Mathematics

The questions are in objective form framed to test intellectual capacity, interpretation and analytical ability of entrants.

The answers for each of the questions are to be recorded on a separate, specially designed, machine-gradable sheet of paper (ORS Optical Response Sheet). While answering each of the questions the candidate is expected to darken the bubble(s) against correct answer(s) using hard black (HB) pencils only. In some sections, incorrect answers may be granted negative marks.

Eligibility: -

• A candidate can attempt JEE only twice, in consecutive years.
• The contender must have passed their 10+2 examinations from a recognized board.
• The candidates appearing in their final examinations of 10 +2 are also eligible to apply.
• Candidates belonging to General (GE), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and DS categories must secure at least 60% marks in aggregate in their Qualifying Examination. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Physically Disabled (PD) categories must secure at least 55% marks in aggregate in the Qualifying Examination. The percentage of marks awarded by the Board will be treated as final.
• If the Board does not award the percentage of marks, it will be calculated based on the marks obtained in all subjects listed in the mark sheet.
• If any Board awards only letter grades without providing an equivalent percentage of marks on the grade sheet, the candidate should obtain a certificate from the Board specifying the equivalent marks.

Steps to get through IIT-JEE 2012:

• Cracking this exam is not a cake walk. It demands great courage and immense hard work.
• Few points which can prove to be beneficial in getting you at the top in rank list are:

During preparation:

• Strengthen your basics as a ground foundation is a must for such exams.
• Course planning is a must. Shortlist the topics and rate them in order of importance.
• Time management is also a major requisite.
• Course must be done with at least one month before the exam.
• Revise again and again with chief focus on your weak areas.
• Attempt enough mock-tests and previous year's papers to judge your performance.
• Try to do things in less quantity but more in quality so that when question comes from the topic you are able to answer it.
• You need to be good in all three subjects Maths, Physics and Chemistry in order to excel.

While sitting for the exam, note that:

• Read the questions carefully.
• Don't be excited if the paper seems easy and don't be depressed if you find it difficult.
• Never jump from one question
• to another in hurry. Try to solve the question by the help of basic concept.
• Sticking to a question is also not advised. Keep the time limit in mind while attempting the paper.

What after Clearing IIT-JEE 2012?

Those being fortunate enough in getting through the exam have a bright future ahead as they can apply for admission to courses such as:

• BArch (Bachelor of Architecture),
• BDes (Bachelor of Design),
• BTech (Bachelor of Technology),
• Dual Degree (Integrated Bachelor of Technology and Master of Technology),
• Integrated MSc (Master of Sciences) and
• Integrated MSc (Tech) (Master of Sciences and Technology)

Achieving entrance into an IIT is often considered the pinnacle of achievement for a student of the sciences, and the IITs/IT-BHU/ISM attracts most of the brightest students of the nation. These institutes play a leading role in hi-tech manpower enhancement, and have research programs comparable to the best in the world.

The students acquiring the highest ranks in IIT-JEE 2012 exam can appear in other superior engineering entrance exams also. On clearing these, the scholars can get themselves enrolled in various top-notch engineering colleges in India. Some of the illustrious names are:

• National Institute of Technologies (NIT's)
• Punjab Engineering College
• BITS Pilani
• Vellore Institute of Technology
• BIT Mesra Ranchi
• NSIT (New Delhi)
• DTU (New Delhi)

Once a student successfully completes his Graduation from any of these illustrious institutes, he is sure to be positioned in a reputed, blue-chip concern.

Hence a bright future is awaiting you!

Source: Latika Leekha (Shiksha Team)