Month: August 2022

When you choose the city of Kota for your coaching journey, many questions come to your mind about the coaching institute, what to carry and how will your accommodation arrangements be.

I’m going to put your mind at ease by answering your queries in this article.

Let’s first discuss about coaching institute. Choosing an institute is completely your choice. You may choose coaching on the basis of the experiences of your acquaintance that had studied from there, result by coaching institute, fee structure and the faculty of that institution. It’s always good to make phone call before visiting the institute to confirm about fees structure, batches schedule, timing of classes evening or morning.

All coaching institute offers scholarship confirm about scholarship program .Scholarship may be on the basis of entrance they conduct, It may also be on basis of your 10th, 12th or previous NEET/JEE score. For scholarship you need to register first on official website of institution. Entrance may be online or offline depending upon the coaching institute.

Nowadays some coaching giving some relief to students who have lost their parents due to the covid pandemic. Unfortunately, if you are one of them confirm about benefits.

About payment of fees, cash is usually NOT accepted. You may pay it by cheque or online NEFT/RTGS.

Now it comes to documents, it is advised you carry the following :

1. If you are willing to join nurture batch (11th class) you need to carry 10th marksheet

2. Identity card

3. Few passport size photos

4. Any other extra achievement certificate like Olympiad etc for extra concession

5. If you are undergone scholarship test take a printed photo copy of that result .

6. If you are a dropper ( 12th passed) you need to carry 12th score card and if you have given NEET/JEE carry your score card .

Then it comes to luggage you need to carry with you and essential articles. Uniforms are usually provided by most coaching institutes, so keep that in mind when you are packing. Accommodations provide with bedding but a blanket is a must in winters. It’s good to carry some basic medicines along with ORS and other such essentials.

Now, about Accommodations. There are few things you need to confirm about. The meals provided. Electricity charges, amenities included, conditions on security money. It’s always a good idea to confer with students already living there. Don’t get trapped in fake promises just discuss each and every thing in straight way.

Now that you are all set to start your Kota journey. Here’s a few tips. Coaching institute takes test after every 2-3 weeks in first test you may be in bit trouble but after first test just start studying from the very first day maintain your self study at a constant pace and give proper time to each subject. Remember each question has equal marks whether it’s a one liner or long question. Keep on revising notes, practising questions, clear your doubts, have healthy food and adequate sleep .

All the very best from team IHOIK! May you achieve the sky and beyond!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Indian government is taking the initiative to merge the two most important entrance examinations. Will this move be revolutionary, or just another failed attempt to modernize the education?

This is not a new examination but just an existing examination, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) that will confine the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET). University Grants Commission (UGC) chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said on Friday that the government was looking at introducing the integrated entrance exam at the earliest, preferably by next year.

CUET being launched this year offers undergraduate admissions to 90 universities including 45 central universities. Responsible personnel mentioned 1.05 million students applied for CUET, making it the second biggest exam after NEET which received 1.8 million applications. Aiming to reduce the students’ burden, Kumar said, ‘one nation, one entrance’.

“NEET requires biology, physics and chemistry, JEE requires mathematics, physics and chemistry. All these subjects are already in CUET. Therefore, it won’t be an issue for medical and engineering colleges to use CUET scores for admission,” the UGC chairperson said.

Kumar showed concern toward the near running exam dates and said that they won’t make sudden changes, “We don’t want to announce anything in a sudden manner just a few months before the exams” (Kumar).

Experts from various fields would formulate a team and work in progress to make the examination much more viable and feasible. “The committee will work on preparing recommendations for an integrated entrance exam. These recommendations will then be shared with the stakeholders for consultation and feedback and based on that the ministry and UGC will decide the modalities of the exam. A lot of planning has to be done,” Kumar said.

There are possibilities of the examination being conducted twice a year, hence, giving students much better opportunities to bring their best performances to the front. Kumar also said, “We are also discussing if the NTA can come up with its own entrance examination centres in educational institutions across the country that can accommodate more than 300 to 400 students at a time. These centres can be used by educational institutions for the rest of the year,”.

In spite of all the similarities that align with his new examination CUET, the only wall that stands is the fact that the NEET examination is till on paper format and not over a computer based platform. Kumar said, “The question papers of all these entrance exams are strictly based on NCERT syllabus and are in multiple-choice format. NTA uses the same criteria for selecting experts for preparing these question papers. The only difference will be in the case of NEET, which is still OMR-based and not computer-based. Therefore, introducing a common entrance exam will be good both from a logistical point of view and the interest of the students.”

One of the involved NTA officials also mentioned, “Once a committee is formed and it submits its recommendations, NTA will start preparing for the integrated exam.”

The only wait now is to actually see how this excellent initiative runs out in future and whether it will prove itself to be amiable to the hardworking students.

 

 

Going to a new place is stressful in itself and being unaware of its climate can invite more unwanted stress. So, in this article we’ll talk about the climate of the city of Kota so that you can be well prepared. Along with it, we’ll include tips to make your Kota journey easier.

Summers- Probably this would be the time when you would be arriving in Kota. Summers start here as early as the April and then starts to get harsh in the upcoming months. May, June and July are equally hot and bright with massive heatwaves blowing throughout the day. Just in 2-3 days you will realise why along with Books and uniform, the coaching provided you with an umbrella.

Summer tips-

• Carry a bottle of water along with you

• Try to cover your head with umbrella or a cloth.

• Have juice and enough electrolytes.

• Save yourself from heatwave.

• Avoid moving out unnecessarily during the day

Rain- The summers are harsh. And by the end of July or August you would have surrendered to the might of the Sun. And then monsoons will bring relief to you. Monsoon in Kota is heavy. It sometimes rains continuously for a day or two.

Monsoon Tip-

• Umbrella obviously.

• Protect your books and notes from getting wet.

• Do not go to see water rushing through the gates of Chambal barrage.

• Avoid trips to Gaipernath Mahadev.

• While walking on water filled roads keep in mind for open manholes.

• Avoid going near the river bank.

• The sun would be off, therefore make sure your clothes are dried properly. There is a potent risk of fungal infections at this time.

September and October

September would be a mix of both rain and sun. The weather would be nice. You can plan for short trips of sightseeing within Kota this time. Transition to october is beautiful. Looking at the colours of the evening sky in the Chambal water on an October evening would be so peaceful. October slowly welcomes the arrival of the winter. The winds which were previously hot, then became cool and humid would now change to more cool and less humid. Just mark my words transition to October is beautiful. And October late evenings are beautiful too.

Tip-

• Time of going home would be coming near. Just don’t get distracted from excitement.

• Can try chai / coffee on weekend with friends in late october evening.

Winters- The arrival of winter in Kota does not depend on the calender. It usually starts when you come back from Diwali vacations. First the nights will start getting cold. Then the mornings and then at last the noon. Winters till mid December are moderate. And from about new year the nights and mornings start to get harsh. The winter winds directly strike the bones. Days are however not that cold. The sweatshirt provided by coaching is enough to beat the cold during the day.

Tips-

• Protect yourself from cold winds.

• Heavy quilts are not required. Heavy blanket is enough, just make sure cold winds are not entering your room.

• While going out in the night or morning wear proper clothes.

February and March

February will bid farewell to the Winters. Mornings however will continue to stay cold. March will witness Holi celebration. That would be the time you will realise that the tap water is not THAT cold and you can now stop wearing the winter clothing. To keep the fan on or off would be a tough choice to make. Just keep a leg out from the covers and you would be okay.

Tip-

• On a serious note, this is the time when almost everyone stop going to the classes. But the syllabus would still be running. So avoid making this mistake.

April and May

The most tensed time. The weather won’t matter to you now. Exams would be approaching and there would be a lot of things to revise. Just keep calm and focus. Weather now would be little warm. Not too much. Fans will do till the April and then coolers and fans will take over from May.

Tip-

• Just maintain the continuous nature of study.

• Do not demotivate or over motivate yourself.

• Make no changes in the schedule at last time. This is not the time to do experiment with mew schedules. Just continue with your already experienced schedule.

• Eat food on time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Students can credit an 8-month apprenticeship with companies or research institutes in their final year.

• Course catalogue includes – Data Visualization Design, Reinforcement Learning, Industry 4.0, and Algorithmic Thinking in Bioinformatics.

• The last date to apply is August 19, 2022 for the September 2022 term.

• Students who complete the 4-year BS can appear for GATE and pursue an MTech in India, apply for postgraduate degrees internationally.

• Class 12 students can also apply and secure admission.

 

Ranking number 1 in India, IIT – Madras has introduced a viable degree program for candidates without a JEE score. The course offers multifold of eccentricities with multiple entry-exit options via a BS degree in Data Science and programming, the sexiest job of 21^st century (Erik and McAfee). Encapsulating the Bachelor of Science (BS) level, students can do an 8-month apprenticeship or a project with companies or research institutes.

The exit options include a certification, a diploma, and/or a degree. This enhanced pliancy provides students myriad number of choices where they can pursue a degree in Data Visualization Design, Reinforcement Learning, Industry 4.0, and Algorithmic Thinking in Bioinformatics. The students in class 12^th currently can also enroll for this program. On the quirky side, students from any stream can enroll for this program and the declaration contains no age limit whatsoever. The classes are conducted online and hence there is no geographical obligation. Students who completed English and Mathematics in class 10^th are eligible to apply for the course.

The current enrollment numbers sky up to 13,000 students with majority from Tamil Nadu, followed by Maharashtra. In the lines, “The institute is happy to offer this well-designed, contemporary BS in Data Science and Applications degree, which provides access to IIT quality education in an inclusive manner to learners across the country. Data Science is one of the emerging topics. This is a highly employment-oriented program in a domain where the demand is high for skilled resources.”, Prof V Kamakoti (Director of IIT – Madras) laid down the importance of the program. Furthermore, the professor in charge of the Data Science and Applications at IIT – Madras, Prof Andrew Thangaraj said, “As Data Science is a multidisciplinary domain, this BS degree from IIT Madras is open for students from all backgrounds. Students who are pursuing commerce or humanities can also earn a degree from IIT Madras. As content delivery is online and the in-person exams are conducted on Sundays, this degree can also be pursued while attending an on-campus degree or while working full-time.”

This kind of program allows students to study at one of the best Engineering institutions in India without the compliance of going through a bottle-neck competitive exam such as Joint Entrance Examination. The direct impact of this program lays foundation in the rural areas where students can’t afford the expensive amenity of JEE coaching classes. This program offers up to 100% tuition Scholarship which is both need and academic based.

Further, Dr. Vignesh Muthuvijayan, Professor In-Charge, BS in Data Science and Applications, IIT Madras, said, “Admission to the BS program does not require qualifying JEE. Unlike any other entrance exam, the qualifying process for this program is very inclusive. The state-of-the-art pedagogy enables IIT Madras to admit all qualified candidates without any restriction on the numbers. With generous scholarships, IIT Madras has created one of the most inclusive models in the country.”

IIT Madras BS program is a rejuvenating opportunity which will accelerate the approach towards the higher studies and incite possible change in people’s perspective towards going to their ‘dream’ college. The IIT madras team is confident that this program will be a viable and exhilarating opportunity for anyone who believes that their love of the life is Science!

Deadline for applications for the September 2022 term is 19th August, 2022. You can apply through : https://onlinedegree.iitm.ac.in/

 

Works Cited

Brynjolfsson, Andrew McAfee and Erik. “Data Scientist: The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century.” Harvard Business Review, 11 Mar. 2022, https://hbr.org/2012/10/data-scientist-the-sexiest-job-of-the-21st-century.

“IIT-Madras Offers 4-Year Degree in BS Programming and Data Science; JEE Score Not Required.” The Indian Express, 2 Aug. 2022, https://indianexpress.com/article/education/iit-madras-offers-4-year-degree-option-in-bsc-programming-and-data-science-jee-score-not-required-8063544/.

The Draft of much-awaited ‘New Education Policy’ of the Government of India was presented in front of the country in the year 2020 which has been implemented in the whole country from the academic session 2022. Its aim is to prepare for the future of this country with the rapid changes taking place in the world nowadays. It is noteworthy that through this, not only the nature and way of the traditional curriculum was changed, but keeping the all-round development of the students at the center, many new dimensions were also enshrined in the new education policy.

On the occasion of the 2nd anniversary of the NEP, the university grants commission introduced an online portal with the aim of easier access to education for all and bridging the digital divide and enhance accessibility of higher education in remote parts of the country. The portal will be helpful in providing digital access and make e-governance services available to all the students especially those who are living in the rural India at their doorstep.

The UGC has tied up with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology  to integrate the e-resources with their over 7.5 lakh Common Service Centres (CSC) and Special Purpose Vehicle Centres to offer Over 23,000 higher education courses, including programmes on Artificial Intelligence, cyber security and early childhood care. these courses will be available from the forthcoming academic session of 2022-23. “As part of its efforts in making higher education accessible to all, the UGC has been constantly working in making digital resources available to students in English as well as regional languages,” UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said.

The courses include 23,000 postgraduate courses, 137 SWAYAM MOOC courses in emerging areas and 25 non-engineering SWAYAM courses. There are no charges for accessing these on the UGC portal. These can be accessed for free on the UGC platform.

Students can use these e-resources to strengthen their understanding of their subjects they are learning in their colleges or take upto 40% credit of their courses and store them in the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC). These PG courses are in either text or video format like offered by National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). “Degrees will be offered only when the Digital University will be in place. Right now students can earn 40% of their course credits from these courses,” said M Jagadesh Kumar, chairperson, UGC.