Q01. Is the JEE very tough? I’ve heard that it is the toughest exam in the world.
A01. The JEE is a test of fundamentals, and if your fundamentals are strong, you won’t find it tough at all. The tag of the “toughest exam” is because of the low selection rate.
Q02. Are the IITs the best engineering institutes of our country?
A02. Yes. This is because a) they have great faculty b) they have excellent infrastructure c) they have a good curriculum and d) they are autonomous. For any engineering aspirant, IIT is one of the best possible destinations.
A03. True. More than 3,00,000 students are expected to write the JEE – 09, and this number grows every year. The number of seats, on the other hand, is less than 10,000.
Q04. How many attempts do I have at the JEE?
A04. Two. One immediately after your 12th Boards, and the other one next year.
Q05. If I cannot make it to IIT, does that mean that I am at any disadvantage?
A05. Not at all. What you make of yourself is entirely up to your individual capabilities. Having an IIT degree will at the most help you get a job more easily (even that is not really true in today’s times of recession!). But two years after graduation, no one will ask you whether you did your degree from IIT or some other college.
Q06. If I can’t clear the JEE with my 12th Boards, is it advisable to drop one year?
A06. Dropping one year specially for the JEE is not advisable, though if you are sure you can crack the JEE in the second attempt, it may be done. It is however much better to enroll in some other college and simultaneously prepare for the JEE. This way, if you fail to clear the JEE in the second attempt too, you wouldn’t have wasted on year.
Q07. For AIEEE and DCE, do I have to prepare separately?
A07. No. If you prepare for the JEE properly, you would automatically have prepared for the AIEEE and DCE.
Q08. Is it necessary to join some coaching institute for JEE preparation?
A08. This question does not have any unambiguous answer. If your school teachers are good, and you are motivated enough to take the initiative to cover the JEE syllabus with their help, then you don’t need to join any institute. But this seldom happens – and most students find it mandatory to join a special course for the JEE. Being in an institute has the additional advantage of providing you with a competitive environment, and keeping you on your toes, making sure you are studying and practicing regularly. The testing system at such institutes reflects the JEE pattern, which helps too.
