Source-Times Of India
Students who qualify for International Olympiads are now eligible to get direct admission into IIT Kanpur. It’s time you take these Olympiads super seriously!
International Olympiads in Science and Mathematics are the world championships for school students held every year in a different country.
The most famous Olympiads are-
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The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO),
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The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO),
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The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO),
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The International Biology Olympiad (IBO),
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The International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) and
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The International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO).
Alternative Admission Route for IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has recently announced an alternative route for getting admission into the institute.
It says that students who will qualify for the globally acclaimed Olympiads in various subjects; including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Informatics, will be eligible to apply for direct admission into the institute.
However, the final decision regarding the admission of these students lies with the respective department.
Nitin Saxena, chairman, UGARC (undergraduate academic programme review committee), IIT Kanpur, says that students who qualify for the International Olympiads have already proved their abilities and do not need an additional check in the form of the IIT-JEE exam.
“Every year, six Indian students represent the nation at the globally acclaimed Olympiads. They go through a rigorous preparation process to pass through various government-held Olympiads,” he says.
Unfortunately, a majority decide to pursue their higher education in institutes abroad. “This framework has been put into place to try and retain this exceptional talent,” he adds.
Exact framework
Students qualifying for Olympiads can apply to the department of their specialized subject. “The exact framework regarding the acceptance or disqualification of their candidature is up to the respective departments. Departments may decide to hold screening tests- the process has not yet been decided.
The institute has just introduced an alternate mechanism based on a principal agreement, says Saxena. “There is no guarantee regarding admission of these candidates. Numerous measures will be put into place to ensure that only most qualified candidates get entry into the institute through this route,” he adds.
Similar concept elsewhere
IIT Bombay had introduced a similar concept for admission to the institute in 2018. Avinash Mahajan, dean (academic programmes), IIT Bombay, says, “Candidates who qualify for the International Mathematics Olympiad are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics programme. The institute has earmarked six seats for the respective students. However, final admission depends upon a screening process, post which the decision will be taken by the respective department and finally, the institute’s senate.”
Explaining the reason behind introducing the concept solely for students of Mathematics, Mahajan says, “Generally, Maths students decide early on that this will be their chosen area of specialisation. With the Olympiad route, we give them an option to stay focused by not having to prepare for other subjects to appear in the IIT-JEE exam.”
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