Analyzing the Impact of NTA's Syllabus Cuts in JEE Mains 2024 : Opinions of Students and Experts
In a significant move affecting aspirants preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2024, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced a reduced syllabus, aligning it with the NCERT curriculum for classes 11 and 12.
NTA Syllabus Cuts:
- Mathematical Inductions, Mathematical Reasoning, and certain sections from Three-Dimensional Geometry removed from Mathematics.
- Physics section sees the withdrawal of Communication Systems and selected topics from Three-Dimensional Geometry.
- Chemistry experiences substantial changes, including the removal of various topics.
According to experts, the NTA's decision to reduce the syllabus aligns with the reduction in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. The impact of these changes on JEE candidates and their preparations is assessed by experts and toppers.
Expert Insights on Syllabus Changes
Ramesh Batlish, Managing Partner & Head of FIITJEE Noida Centre, states, "The changes aim to align the JEE Main Syllabus with the reduced CBSE Syllabus. Those targeting JEE Advanced would still need to cover most of the reduced syllabus, as Advanced questions intermingle concepts from various chapters. However, JEE Main aspirants will benefit from these changes."
Impact on JEE Aspirants
While the changes may not significantly affect JEE candidates, their application in specific courses can be crucial. Mrunal Vairagade, JEE Main 2023 Maharashtra topper, emphasizes the potential benefits of learning the now-removed topics.
Aspirants' Reactions
JEE aspirants view the changes optimistically but raise concerns about potential questions related to the removed concepts. Some believe NTA can implement additional measures to ease the JEE exam experience.
Lavanya Padole, a JEE aspirant in Mumbai, suggests, "We need a blueprint question paper to understand the JEE pattern, and allowing calculators or calculation devices for certain concepts would be beneficial."