The demand for giving three attempts in the IIT entrance exam JEE Advanced is increasing. JEE aspirants have intensified their campaign on social media demanding a third attempt to get the dream seat in IIT.
The demand for giving three attempts in the IIT entrance exam JEE Advanced is increasing. JEE aspirants have intensified their campaign on social media demanding a third attempt to get the dream seat in IIT. For the past several days, students have been appealing to the Joint Admission Board (JAB) and IIT institutes to reconsider the current limit of two attempts. An online petition has been started for this, on which more than 10,000 signatures have been received. The students running the campaign aim to collect 15,000 signatures.
At present candidates can appear for a maximum of two times in two consecutive years. JEE Advanced Allowed to join. The students demand that either three attempts be allowed within three consecutive years or an option to be given two attempts within three consecutive years. Students say that not all candidates get equal resources and time to prepare for JEE. Many students from rural and economically weaker sections get the opportunity to start serious preparation only after 12th, while some students get access to coaching and guidance much earlier. Students have also cited financial difficulties, family responsibilities, limited academic resources and inadequate time for preparation as the main reasons behind their demand.
The students say they are not demanding simplification or downgrading of the IIT entrance exam, but want an additional opportunity for deserving students to prove their mettle.
What arguments did the students give behind starting the third attempt in JEE Advanced, read 10 important arguments here.
1-More time for preparation: JEE Advanced requires a deep understanding of concepts, analytical thinking and problem-solving. Some students may take an additional year to develop this.
2-Not all students get equal resources: Students from rural and economically weaker backgrounds get coaching, guidance and better study resources late.
Serious preparation starts after 3-12th: Many students argue that they can start preparing for JEE seriously only after completing 12th, whereas some students get coaching and guidance beforehand.
4-Economic and family circumstances: Economic problems, family responsibilities and lack of adequate educational facilities can affect the preparation.
Dependence on a 5-day exam: JEE Advanced is a high-pressure exam. Health problems, exam stress or even a small mistake can affect the performance on that day. Students say that two attempts may not always show their true potential.
6-JEE Main Difference in rules for JEE Advanced and JEE Advanced: Students have questioned why there is a limit of only two consecutive attempts in JEE Advanced when there are more opportunities in JEE Main.
7-Third attempt will not increase seats: Students say that the additional attempt will not increase the number of seats in IITs nor will the standard of the examination change. The screening done through JEE Main will also continue.
8-Response to the concern of increasing competition: According to the students, the third attempt will not give unfair advantage to anyone, because the process of examination and evaluation will remain the same for all the candidates.
9-Example of Covid period: Extra attempts were made in JEE Advanced during Covid-19. Students argue that this proves that the system can handle the extra effort and does not necessarily compromise exam standards.
10-Opportunities to students taking second drop: Especially those students seeking third attempt who have appeared for the exam twice and hope to perform better after one more year of preparation.
