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A look back at the pattern of competitive examinations 2020 – 2021 Engineering and Medical entrance tests

Dec 28, 2021 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #competitive examinations, #Deeksha, #JEE Advanced, #JEE Mains, #KCET, #Milind Chippalakatti, #NEET – UG

By  – Milind Chippalakatti, Head of Academics, Deeksha

 JEE Mains

In 2020, the students had two attempts and in 2021, the number of attempts increased to 4. The best performance among the four attempts was considered for the AIR. Since the syllabus was reduced by various state boards, CBSE and ICSE, the pattern of JEE Mains was also modified.

In 2020, the paper had 20MCQs and 5 Numerical type questions in each subject (P, C, M). In 2021, the paper had 20 MCQs and 10 Numerical type questions, out of which the students needed to answer 5 numerical type questions. The syllabus was not reduced for JEE Mains but the internal choice was given to students.

JEE Advanced

There was no change in the pattern of JEE Advanced examination from 2020 to 2021. The level of difficulty was also more or less similar. The examination had 2 papers of 3 hours each containing single correct answer MCQ, multiple correct answer MCQ, comprehension type, Numerical type questions and also single-digit integer type questions. The matrix – Match type questions were not given in these 2-year papers.

However, to align the curriculum with NEP, the syllabus for JEE Advanced is changed for JEE Advanced 2023. The syllabus is more or less aligned with the NCERT syllabus.

KCET

There was no change in the pattern of KCET from 2020 to 2021. But in 2021, the ranking is given completely based on KCET marks and there was no weightage from the II PUC examination marks as the exams got cancelled due to the current pandemic situation.

NEET – UG

In 2020, the NEET paper was quite easy as compared to the NEET 2021 paper. For the first time, JIPMER and AIIMS started their admissions based on NEET AIR. But they objected for the level of difficulty of the paper. So, NTA changed the pattern and level of difficulty of NEET 2021.

In 2020, the NEET paper had 45 Single answers MCQs in Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. In 2021, the questions in each subject were divided into two parts. Part-A contains 35 MCQs and part -B contains 15 MCQs. Out of 15 MCQs in part – B, students are expected to answer only 10 MCQs. The level of difficulty of Part-B questions was a little higher when compared with part-A questions.

 

Education

5000 Indians join UPSC course with Catalyst Group in just a week

Oct 1, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Akhand Swaroop Pandit, #Catalyst Group, #competitive examinations, #UPSC Civil Services examination, #UPSC course

The Catalyst Group, an EdTech start-up offering online education for different competitive examinations recently launched a special course for UPSC Civil Services examination, which bagged 5000 applicants in just a week.

The course offers special skill enhancement for the posts of different government officials like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, IES, EPFO etc. This course is easily accessible by logging on to the website and purchasing the preferred via digital payment methods. EMI payment options have also been facilitated for students who are unable to pay the entire amount all at once. The course can also be saved and re-watched as many times for future references and learning.

When the entire economy was on a standstill, EdTech continued to be among the very few sectors to have witnessed a rapid upsurge in sales-with an exponential growth of 50-60%. Commenting on the recent achievement, Akhand Swaroop Pandit, CEO and Founder, The Catalyst Group says “This pandemic has pushed the entire world into the deep end of the waters, compelling every sector to innovate, evolve and adapt to the online universe. At Catalyst, our primary and sole focus has remained on digital education even before Covid19 because we realized much earlier on in the game that digital is the future. Several Indian education brands across the board are now rising to the need of the hour and providing students with priceless educational opportunities in the online space. In the last 5 months alone, Catalyst has registered over 80% rise in admissions with the enrolment of over 1,20,000 students in different online courses.”

“In the current scenario, when private jobs are suffering due to the tough economic climate, students are seen opting for government jobs. With a vast range of students across the country and the world, we have also initiated an approach of providing free classes to remote villages,” adds Pandit. Akhand holds the position of the Education Icon of 2019 and is one of the youngest start-up mentor & angel investors.

As one of the countries with one of the youngest populations in the world and limited access to education, The Catalyst Group aims to expand the blanket of learning for the ones who need it, through enhanced learning guidance.