Questions at the IIT-JEE level will involve integration of concepts which students have learned through different chapters in the 11th and 12th Std. Here, it would be worthwhile to remember that the chapters as presented in your prescribed text books are presented so for ease of learning.

For example, in Physics, the students start learning chapters with titles like Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Rotational Motion etc in that sequence in the 11th Std. State level entrance examinations will focus on quizzing students with question formats which will demand the skills like transforming the language of the problem into the language of problem-solving, identifying the appropriate equations and applying the given conditions to find out the required unknown variable. But IIT-JEE requires much deeper understanding of the subjects. Students should realise that the all the titles of the chapters mentioned earlier fall into one area of Physics called Mechanics. And Mechanics does not have chapters like detailed above. These areas have been dissected and presented with appropriate titles to enhance learning. The JEE will require the ability to seamlessly integrate the concepts from all these areas if the situation so demands.

The Selection Process

Till 2005, the IIT-JEE was conducted in two phases. This consisted of an objective Screening Test in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics administered to all candidates who apply, followed by a descriptive Main Examination in the same subjects. Only those who qualified in the Screening Test were invited to appear for the Main examination. Screening test was conducted usually on the second Sunday of April and the Main examination was conducted on the third Sunday of May.

Pattern of IIT JEE 2005:

Screening Test consisted of 84 objective questions with equal weightage for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. The paper was of three hours’ duration. Each correct response would secure 3 marks to the candidate whereas each wrong response was awarded negative one.

The Main examination was conducted as three separate exams of two hours’ duration each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. All three exams were conducted on a single day and consisted of descriptive questions only. The paper pattern was as follows: There were eight questions of 2 marks each; eight questions of 4 marks each; two questions of 6 marks each. Total marks per paper were 60.

IIT JEE 2006:

From 2006 onwards, the JEE is a single-phase examination of objective questions only, which will test the aptitude, comprehension and analytical abilities of the student. The stress on the student will be reduced as there is only one type of examination. Also, with the descriptive phase of the JEE eradicated, this is on similar lines as other Engineering Entrance Examinations like the AIEEE and other State Level Engineering Entrance Exams.

The Joint Admission Board of the IITs brought in two more important changes in to the JEE.

• A minimum of 60 % aggregate score in the qualifying examination is a must for admission into the seven IITs, IT, BHU and to ISM, Dhanbad. (relaxation upto 55% in the case of SC, ST and PD candidates)
• A maximum of two attempts only is permitted per candidate, one in the year of the qualifying examination of the candidate and the other in the following year. JEE 2006 was an one time exception to this rule.

Detailed scorecards with rank / marks are issued to all candidates. In 2006 JEE had subject wise cut offs and only those students who cleared the subject wise cut offs were ranked as per the overall aggregate marks scored.

In 2006, the JEE consisted of 3 objective papers one each in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. All three exams were conducted on a single day. Each paper consisted of 40 questions, the segregation and the pattern of the JEE 2006 paper is given below.

Section 1

12 Multiple Choice questions with one correct answer given four choices. The students are expected to mark only one bubble in the OMR sheet. Total marks = 12 x 3 = 36 marks

For a wrong response, one mark would be deducted from the total score.

Section 2

This section had 8 Multiple Choice questions with multiple correct answers. The students were required to mark ALL correct choices and ONLY the correct choices in the OMR sheet. 8 questions x 5 marks = 40 marks

For a wrong response, one mark would be deducted from the total score.

Section 3

The questions in these sections were numerical problems, for which no choices were provided. The students were required to find the exact answers to numerical problems and enter the same in OMR sheets – like the way we enter the actual Date of Birth or other values in full. The sample OMR sheet for those four questions is attached

So if the answer to Question 21 is 1024, then the student will have to darken bubble 1 in first column, 0 in second column etc. There was a separate grid in the OMR sheet for this type of answering.

4 questions x 6 marks = 24 marks. For a wrong response, NO marks would be deducted from the total score.

Section 4

This section contained Comprehension based questions. There were four small passages, each with three multiple choice questions. The questions were of single correct answer type. The student was supposed to read the passage, understand the concept / application described, use his subject knowledge and answer the questions.

12 Questions x 5 marks = 60 marks. For a wrong response, two marks would be deducted from the total score.

Section 5 The last section consisted of four questions – “Match the Following” variety. Two columns each containing 4 subdivisions were given as below:

And each of p, q, r and s could correspond to one or more of a, b, c and d. 4 Questions x 6 marks = 24 marks. There were no negative marks in this section also.

Students with solid learning of basics will do well in the comprehension-based new pattern. A mechanical problem solving approach will not make the grade.

2,87,564 candidates appeared for JEE 2006 out of which 6345 candidates were called for counseling.

IIT JEE 2007:

This year, in 2007, JEE is scheduled for 8th of April 2007. Again IITs have made some changes in the exam pattern of JEE. JEE 2007 will consist of only two papers.

Eligibility Criteria:

• A minimum of 60 % aggregate score in the qualifying examination is a must for admission into the seven IITs, IT, BHU and to ISM, Dhanbad. (relaxation upto 55% in the case of SC, ST and PD candidates)
• A maximum of two attempts only is permitted per candidate, one in the year of the qualifying examination of the candidate and the other in the following year, i.e. in 2007 only candidates who have passed their qualifying examination in the year 2006 and those who are appearing for the same in the year 2007 can apply.
• Candidates whoa have already taken admission in one of the IITs / IT, BHU / ISM, Dhanbad are not eligible to appear for JEE 2007.
• Only those candidates whose date of birth falls on or after October 01, 1982 are eligible for JEE 2007. (age relaxation for SC, ST, PD candidates – born on or after October 01, 1977).

Syllabus for IIT JEE 2007

Syllabus for IIT JEE is as prescribed by the Joint Admission Board of the IITs and is given in the Brochure for JEE. Largely it comprises of the core areas of the XI and XII syllabus as per the CBSE board with some deletions from it. But the depth of conceptual understanding required to answer a JEE paper does not simply end in by-hearting or learning the basics alone. It requires deep overall understanding and integration of concepts, use of good level of mathematical techniques and ability to break up complex problems into smaller ones and solve them.

Timings of the exam:

Both papers will contain Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry with equal weightage in three separate sections. Questions will be of objective type only, which will test the aptitude, comprehension and analytical abilities of the student. The students will answer on a specially designed OMR sheet.

The application forms for the IIT JEE 2007 are available on sale in select branches of Canara Bank.

IIT JEE 2007 is conducted in 128 cities across the country.