This year nearly 4.85 lakh candidates took IIT-JEE 2011. There was no change in the pattern of the paper. The paper was smooth with no printing errors, except with a few questions in Paper 1. In a chat with Pritika Ghura from Learnhub, Pramod Maheshwari, Director and CEO of Career Point Infosystems Ltd, talks about pattern of the paper, students’ reaction and expected cutoffs.
Learnhub: Are you satisfied with the IIT-JEE exam paper this year? Were there any changes in the pattern of questions as compared to last year?
Career Point: This year the pattern of IIT JEE was same but there was a difference in marking scheme. The Weightage of negative and partial marking has been reduced. Hence, we can call it a balanced paper.
Learnhub: Last year there were many discrepancies in IIT-JEE paper. Was there any such discrepancy or any printing error in IIT JEE 2011?
Career Point: Fortunately there were no discrepancies in IIT JEE paper this year. However, there are a few questions in paper-1 of Physics, Chemistry and Maths that had confusing information which might create an issue among aspirants due to their difficulty in understanding them.
Learnhub: What is the general reaction of students who took the exam today? Did they find it difficult to crack?
Career Point: Students were happy as there was no change in pattern of question papers. Those who prepared properly and sincerely in class 11 and 12 must have cracked the papers easily.
Learnhub: Sir, on the basis of the papers can you predict the cut offs for different subjects?
Career Point: As per the expert panel of Career Point and feedback of students it has been predicted that the cut off could rise this year to 190-200 marks.
Learnhub: This year approximately 4.8 lakh students will be taking the exam. What is it that extra thing in a student which determines that he will score a good rank? Also, do you think the current selection process is fool-proof or does it have any flaws?
Career Point: To succeed in IIT-JEE, apart from a deep subject knowledge, a student requires confidence, positive attitude & right exam strategy. IITs are improving their selection process. However, there is still scope for improvement. I believe that multiple choice questions cannot judiciously test the scientific & mathematical abilities and logical aptitude of a student. IIT-JEE committee should reintroduce the subjective pattern if they really want to select the best brain.
Learnhub: This year several reforms were introduced by IIT organisers to ensure transparency. Do you think these reforms will be helpful?
Career Point: Certainly, I believe transparency in IIT-JEE system will make authorities more responsible and will help student to understand his/her real potential. However, I have recently read news in a leading daily that IIT-JEE answer key will be released by JEE committee after 30 days which will be of no help for student.
Learnhub: Sir, would you like to say something to our surfers who aspire to make it to top engineering colleges one day?
Career Point: Getting into best engineering college is not just enough to become successful person. To become successful, you must develop capabilities to work hard with positive outlook towards life. I wish you all students success and happiness in life.
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