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Despite Being the Best, What is Holding IITs Back?

The phenomenal development in the Indian Education sector has led to an exceptional rising in career options for students from all walks of life. However, engineering seems to be the hottest choice for both parents and students even today. Shedding some light on the popularity of this trend, R.K. Shevgaonkar, director, IIT Delhi, said, “For […]

The rise of IIT Guwahati, a saga to remember

 had its work cut out in 1994 when it was first launched, the result of a promise made by then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to student protestors. Apart from coaxing students and faculty to a remote location in a violence-ridden state, IIT G had to replicate the standards of academic excellence set by the other […]

Andhra outshines again in JEE Results, Maharashtra too marks its presence

MUMBAI: Yet again Andhra Pradesh bagged the top position in the country in the JEE Mains examination, with Pramod Vakacharla scoring 355 of a total 360 marks. Last year too, a 16-year-old M Viswa Virinchi, the resident of Kukatpally, had secured the first rank with 345 marks. In second position this year were Krishlay Raj […]

Beyond Brand IIT: Inspirational Success Stories of non-IITians!

For engineering aspirants across India, getting into an IIT is the ultimate dream. Students sacrifice two, four or even six years of life to prepare for the JEE exam. These days, students as young as 6th class students enroll in Foundation JEE coaching programs  to build up correct approach to science subjects’ right from the […]

Success Plan for those with dreadful scores in JEE Main Exam 2014

Now that JEE Main result 2014 has been declared and you have fallen to the wrong side of the JEE Main cut off, you feel yourself trapped in the difficult ‘D’- challenge life throws at you. You are feeling disappointed, dejected, desperate, and even doomed. Two years of your preparation (or non-preparation) has gone down […]

Top Do’s and Don’ts for AIPMT 2014: Time Management and Other Strategies

We roped in Shailendra Maheshwari, Director of Academics for AIPMT 2014 at Career Point (Kota) to offer some ideal tips, tricks, do’s, and don’ts to students ahead of AIPMT 2014 examination set to commence on Sunday May 4th. So just let’s go through them one after one and ensure success in the examination now. Do’s […]