The National Testing Agency conducted NCHMCT JEE 2021 on August 10. The exam was conducted in remote proctored mode and here is what the students have to say about the exam.
Now that NCHMCT JEE 2021 exam is over, Shiksha.com got in touch with some of the candidates who took the exam today. Here is a detailed NCHMCT JEE 2021 student reaction and review. NTA conducted the national level entrance exam from 2 pm to 5 pm on August 10.
As per the candidates, the online exam could not be conducted smoothly. There were problems with login and the candidates who could login were unable to complete the test, as the online exam stopped in the middle. However, many students could complete the exam without any glitches. Students were able to attempt 180-190 questions correctly. Most students found the exam easy to moderate, and there were no changes in the exam pattern. The paper was easier than last year. Many students found Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude difficult. Some students claimed that one question from maths was incorrect.
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- NCHMCT JEE 2021 Online Exam Students Reaction
- NCHMCT JEE 2021 Section Wise Difficulty Level
- Exam Pattern Followed in NCHMCT JEE 2021
- NCHMCT JEE 2021 v/s Last Year
NCHMCT JEE 2021 Online Exam Students Reaction
The issues faced by the students include:
- Many students could not login
- Many students could login but the server showed error
- The screen of the online exam froze
- Login time expired
- Screen going blank a few hours down the exam
Students claimed that despite their system specification being as per NTA’s instructions and internet speed being stable, they faced issues. Many students could not login on time and many could not complete the exam due to glitches. Students have sent the pictures of their online exam screen showing error to NTA, and are now expecting a re-exam for NCHMCT JEE 2021.
However, Shiksha also got in touch with many students who could complete the exam without any problems. Harshit Jain, one of the candidates who appeared for the exam said “many students who faced the issue with the exam, might have a poor internet connection. Also, they might have reported late for the exam. The login time was 12:30. So those who might have reported late, have faced server error.”
Overall the online mode of the exam was appreciated by many amidst the pandemic situation across the nation.
Also Read: NCHMCT JEE 2021 result
NCHMCT JEE 2021 Section Wise Difficulty Level
Students shared with us the difficulty level of the exam. As per most of the students, the section-wise difficulty level is as follows:
| Section |
Difficulty level |
|---|---|
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude |
Difficult |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction |
Easy |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
Easy |
| English Language |
Easy |
| Aptitude for Service Sector |
Easy |
| Overall |
Moderate and Easier than last year |
Also Read: NCHMCT JEE Exam Analysis
Exam Pattern Followed in NCHMCT JEE 2021
The exam pattern followed this year was as follows:
- Mode of the exam: Online (internet-based)
- Total number of questions: 200
- Duration of the exam: 3 hours
- Marking scheme: Each question carries 4 marks, 1 mark will be deducted for wrong attempts
Check the distribution of the questions below:
| Section |
No. of Qs |
|---|---|
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude |
30 |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction |
30 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
30 |
| English Language |
60 |
| Aptitude for Service Sector |
50 |
| Total |
200 |
NCHMCT JEE 2021 v/s Last Year
Until last year NCHMCT JEE was held in CBT mode. However, this year NTA took the exam in online proctored mode, given the pandemic situation. The exam was overall moderate in difficulty level this year. Last year too the students found the paper moderate. However, some students felt the exam was slightly easier as compared to last year. Also like last year, this year too many students said that the Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude was difficult.
Most students could complete the exam on time in the last year. However, this year the online mode of the exam gave many students a hard time. Some could not login on time, some faced server errors and thus could not complete the paper on time.
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Study daily, revise formulas, read English newspapers, practice GK, solve mock tests, and analyse mistakes regularly.
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Around 4 to 6 months of regular study is enough for NCHMCT JEE preparation. If basics are strong, even 2–3 months focused preparation can work.
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Most students find Numerical Ability and Reasoning difficult in NCHMCT JEE. These sections need regular practice and clear basics.
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You can download the NCHMCT JEE syllabus PDF from the official website or education portals. Search “NCHMCT JEE syllabus PDF” online.
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There is no fixed passing mark in NCHMCT JEE. Admission depends on your rank and college cutoff, not just minimum marks.
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You need the following documents for NCHMCT JEE counselling:
Class 10 & 12 marksheets
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You can check NCHMCT JEE cutoff on the official counselling website after each round. It shows opening and closing ranks for colleges.
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Usually, there are 3 to 5 rounds of counselling in NCHMCT JEE. Additional spot rounds may be conducted if seats remain vacant.
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A rank below 5000 is considered very good rank in NCHMCT JEE. Ranks up to 8000–10000 can still get decent colleges depending on category and availability.
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The NCHMCT JEE expected result date is usually in June. However, it may change depending on exam schedules.
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