<p>I have been thinking over this for a while, and I was wondering if it is possible for me to apply to IIT? I'm a junior currently. My science/math levels by the end of this year will be:</p>
<p>Math:
Calc BC
Multivariable Calculus
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations</p>
<p>Physics:
AP Physics B -5
AP Physics C</p>
<p>Chemistry:
AP Chem</p>
<p>I found a PDF of the IIT-JEE from 2004, and as I suspected, the problems are all doable, but a lot of them in chemistry are hard, and for math you need a lot of speed, especially as I am not the greatest at manual arithemetic(think my teachers never use calculators in multi, but answers are always fractions or integers).</p>
<p>I know that people on this forum have a good amount of knowledge about IIT, so I was wondering if you could give me an idea of the differences between IIT and MIT, along w/ other US universities. Also, I wanted to do research in CS and Artificial Intelligence, but I remember that the IIT's are not well known for research(correct me if I'm wrong on this?).</p>
<p>Finally, what is the process for US Citizens to apply to IIT? I am an Indian, and was going to get Indian Citizenship until last year, when I became a US Citizen.</p>
<p>I think IITJEE is compulsory for even NRI's
and yeah, the research opportunities arent much at IIT, though the situation is changing now :)</p>
<p>Whoa, I just checked. Am I correct in the fact that the JEE has 3 sections of 2 hours each? I was under the impression the whole thing was to be done in 2 hours(all 3 tests of math, chem, phys).</p>
<p>the format has changed, starting from this yr
The exam is on 9th April
Earlier the screening part(objective type) of the IITJEE was of 3 hrs total & mains(subjective type) of 2 hrs each for phy, chem and maths
Now its a single phase exam. 2 hrs each for Phy, Chem and Maths (Objective type only)</p>
<p>Sagar,
I was thinking about IIT too (I am a senior now). But, things didnt work out and i decided to stay back (I am really happy with it!---applied to MIT got deffered, got into mich-engin)</p>
<p>But, I know that I am going to "study abroad" at one of the IITs in the next couple of years.
So, if it is the experiance you are looking for (because your parents talk about their "fun" college days ALWAYS) then just study abroad for a semester or two.</p>
<p>But, if you feel that you want to attend IIT because its better....then you might want to rethink. IIT and MIT are very close in all areas but the "reasearch opportunity", you'll just be exposed to an array of areas to work on..here.....also I dont have a very good idea about thier funding-- leaving the country and research opportunities is probably not the best idea.
But I can promise you that IIT will be fun.</p>
<p>So, rethink....think harder....and harder...and harder</p>
<p>maybe i'll see you at one of the study abroad programs a few years fron now!</p>
<p>They said that the new policy is that you can sit the JEE twice. Is it possible to take it this year? I don't know anyone in my school who has ever taken the JEE, so I am not sure how to sign up for it.</p>
<p>no...the application deadline for this yr has already passed.
sorry :(</p>
<p>No grief, the chem section would have slaughtered me so hard, especially as I have enough trouble in AP Chem, and I have no intentions at the moment of taking Polymer or Organic Chemistry that my school offers next year.</p>
<p>Well I'm still unsure about whether I want to do research. I love engineering, and really want to attend a school where not only where I learn physics, chem, CS, etc, but also how to convert that knowledge to what I see around me (cars, boats, planes, plastics, web systems, etc). My plan right now is kind of ... lame... just apply to any and every college that I would consider, and then think the decision over when I get in. Right now, I'm considering</p>
<p>MIT
Caltech
Stanford
Berkley
CMU
IIT
NC State(I pretty much know I'm in this one, full ride)
Princeton</p>
<p>Are there any other good schools out there for CS/Engineering/Math/Brain Cog Sciences/Physics(yes, i'm still undecided :p) besides these I should consider applying to?</p>
<p>I have some experience with IIT's curriculum, since some students from my locality will probably be attending it next year. Overall, I wouldn't recommend IIT, because of the heavy emphasis on memorization above understanding. Additionally, the facilities aren't as advanced as those you would find at most of the previously posted schools. Anyway, here's a subject-by-subject breakdown of the courseload.</p>
<p>Math:
They require an extremely strong general knowledge of mathematics (one must be solid with vector algebra, linear algebra, at least single variable calculus, and number theory). </p>
<p>Chemistry:
You need to be strong in Organic Chemistry and Inorganic, irrespective of the specific field you'll be majoring in. In HS 12th grade they learn about the basics of each of these disciplines, delving into Electrochemistry, Metallurgy and LOTS of formula/reaction memorizing (my least favorite part of the system).</p>
<p>Physics:
Probably won't be too difficult here. You need to be solid in electricity and magnetism prior to entering. The equivalent of 8.02 is covered in the 12th grade, here.</p>
<p>Biology/Computer Science/Electronics:
These are electives. Not too difficult to master.</p>
<p>Just want to add to zking's post - during the time I was studying for the JEE, physics was the "main" subject that we focussed on while math and chem were the 'other two' subjects. Of course all three were equally difficult, but physics was still somehow emphasized. From zking's post it appears that math and chem are the more important subjects when it isn't so.</p>
<p>Also, the difference between the material covered is not much, but the type of questions is different. For example, in 8.01 you would get a question in the final about, say, free fall - where they'd say "ignore drag force and take g as constant" while in the JEE while solving a free fall question you will need to take g as variable (hey, height changes during a fall!) and have to integrate :-\ ....</p>
<p>hmmm... as long as they don't ask for drag forces? I don't know how to do that if it isn't round objects and only if they give the numerical coefficients required.</p>
<p>you should also apply to olin</p>
<p>Could IITs be comparable to MIT or Berkeley or Stanford? Why should any US citizen apply to the IITs?</p>
<p>IIT is way below top schools in US; why are you going there?</p>
<p>. Also, I wanted to do research in CS and Artificial Intelligence, but I remember that the IIT's are not well known for research(correct me if I'm wrong on this?).
Sorry buddy your research career will be over before you can start....its not because IIT's arent good..but there just isnt any funding neither research facilities...i mean not to be rude...but you'd have to be worlds biggest idiot if u leave the 25-30 good us univs and go to IIT.....
just so u know...when people publicise the pro's of going to IIT's in India one of the reason stated is "Going to USA whether for work or attending good research colleges will be a cake walk after IIT" which means that they admit to be second fiddle to US schools...so from an experienced Indian...the advice is DONT GO...</p>
<p>Any vanity points?</p>
<p>it seems that the only pride of IIT's is its low intake ration of 1.8% because there are so so so many people writing it every year....</p>
<p>As for MIT its hard to list down all the points....:)</p>
<p>Oh yeah I am an Indian...but i dont like our education system one bit...</p>
<p>Hear hear</p>
<p>I see you are an Indian. Bye the way where are you studying, in US?</p>
<p>yeah...i am going to start college this fall...</p>
<p>I am at WPI (worcester Polytechnic Institute)...as it says on my profile :)
what abt you??</p>