The changes that are proposed to the admission process of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are nothing short of monumental. And despite the mixed reaction to the changes, a general feeling is gaining ground that it will benefit students. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-2006) is to be held on April 9. Here is a snapshot of the changes announced so far: JEE will continue to be the sole criterion for ranking the students for admission in IITs, IT-BHU, ISM, Dhanbad, and other participating institutes. School result will be factored into the admission process for the IITs. Only those students who secure a first class or equivalent in the Plus-Two examinations will be eligible for admission. For students belonging to SC/ST, there will be a relaxation of 5 per cent of marks below the level of marks prescribed in the respective examinations. JEE will be a single objective type examination. The question paper can include a short write-up on a topic in physics, chemistry or even mathematics followed by objective-type questions that are based on the write-up. A student can write the JEE in the year in which he/she passes the Class XII examination and/or in the following year. Those who join any of the IITs will not be allowed to sit for JEE again. The procedure will be reviewed after JEE-2006

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