IIT-Hyderabad maintains silent approach

Updated on: Wednesday, May 30, 2012

The government’s decision to change the format of the IIT undergraduate entrance has met with loud dissent, especially in Delhi and Nagpur but the relatively younger IIT Hyderabad has decided on a silent approach, owing to the lack of a strong senate and other factors.

The students have mixed feelings, shares president of the student body of the institute, Abhinav Chintalacheruvu. “I personally think it’s a good thing to consider Intermediate marks as well.

This will help judge the applicant’s practical as well as analytical approach to the subject,” he says.

Under the new structure decided by Union HRD minister Kapil Sibal and the IIT council, the IIT entrance exam will be split into two parts — main and advanced. Further, class XII Board exam marks will be given 50 per cent weightage.

Arnab Mohan, a fresh graduate from IIT-H, feels, “There are pros and cons to the rules. They should really consider all aspects besides just the entrance exam. Board marks are also important.”

The IIT-Hyderabad management says it has chosen to stay silent on the matter as it is a new institute. The senate in Hyderabad is still trying to get the basics right and has had no time to discuss the issue, informs Dean, Professor Khan.

Meanwhile, the protests have flooded the Internet. Chetan Bhagat celeb writer has been bashing the new system on Twitter. “Education system has NO easy fixes. Make new institutions!” tweeted Chetan Bhagat.

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