IIT-JEE intrance Test for a single multiple choice question (MCQ) -Super 30 founder Anand Kumar said. r

                

PATNA: Super 30 founder and mathematician, Anand Kumar, whose pioneering initiative has helped 236 students from the underprivileged sections of the society successfully chase the IIT-JEE dream, on Tuesday night met Union HRD minister Kapil Sibal at his Delhi residence to discuss reforms in the entrance test to the coveted institutions to make the process more inclusive.
Welcoming Sibal's efforts for reducing dependency on coaching institutes to pass these tough examinations, Anand stressed the need for a level playing field for one and all. He called for efforts "to reduce the urban-rural divide" so that bright students from rural areas can come forward.
He, however, differed from the view that introduction of aptitude test and weightage to Plus Two board results will do away with dependency on coaching institutes. "Considering the reality of schools, particularly in rural areas, the students will now be under more pressure trying to deal with the challenges on three fronts -- preparing for Plus Two, the subject test for IIT-JEE and the new aptitude test -- and the coaching institutes will make more money," he said.
As he said that these institutes were, in fact, trying to "cash in" on the new trend and asserted that there could be no alternative to good schooling.
Batting for a single multiple choice question (MCQ) test based on Plus Two syllabus for a fair chance to students from all background, Kumar said that if AIIMS can admit students through single test, IIT-JEE can also do it.
"For adhering to Plus Two syllabus fully, the subject experts from both IIT-JEE and CBSE can jointly prepare the questions," he said, noting that this will help in setting a more "balanced" paper, keeping in mind the level of studies in CBSE and state board schools as well as requirements of IITs. "This will not only minimize dependency on private coaching centres, but also reduce stress on students, ultimately making them more serious right from the school level," said Anand who provides free residential coaching to 30 students from the weaker section of the society.
Sibal and Anand also held discussions on issues like three chances for rural students in JEE. Anand said that the minister assured him that all the points would be considered while initiating a new pattern.