From Class 10 to College: A Journey of Self-Discovery at Academy of Technology (AOT)
Beginning of a New Chapter
At first glance, college life seemed intimidating. The white blank walls and new faces made me feel intimidated. However, all that intimidation disappeared because when I entered the class, all the faces were as confused as mine. I sat beside a girl and eventually started to introduce myself and gradually everyone became acquainted. I made the best friends here in college. They are funny, caring and everything, all I could ask for.
A Snippet of the past
I was a 15-year-old with no goals and worries about the future. I scored 90+ in the class 10 examination. I was a bit dissatisfied with the score, but, my mom’s smile made me satisfied about the results. As a 90+ scorer, the only stream I could think of was Science but I hated Biology, thus, Computer Science seemed the best for me. So, I chose PCM+CS for Class 11 and 12. Eventually, I grew curious about coding. It didn’t take me a long time to learn to code in Python, I enjoyed coding thoroughly.
I never imagined myself being an Engineer. After class 12 was over, I knew I wanted to do something related to Computer Science only, and choosing Engineering as my career came to mind first. The names of coaching centers for entrance exams made me nervous. So, I never went to one. I prepared myself for JEE and WBJEE on my own through online resources. My school teachers were really supportive and always provided study material for preparation too.
Q: How to crack JEE Mains in first attempt?
Hi aspirant!
Clearing the JEE Main exam in first attempt is not a difficult task. If we see the year over year statistics, the ratio of students who clear JEE Main in first attempt is high in comparison to students who dropped a year after class 12. One thing that makes it easy to clear JEE Main with class 12 is that students are in regular touch of most JEE syllabus. To score good marks in JEE Main in the first attempt, it is advised that you study class 11 and 12 topics thoroughly, clear all the concepts and solve mock test papers. Also, NCERT books which you study in class 11 and 12 are the best books for JEE Main preparation. Students must study NCERT properly and solve all the questions in the book and do not memorize the concepts as some students do rather understand the concepts.
Hope this cleared your doubt. Best wishes!
Q: How much time is required to prepare for JEE Mains?
The time required to prepare for JEE Mains depends on several factors, such as your current knowledge level, the amount of time you can dedicate to studying, and your desired level of excellence. However, here are some general guidelines:
- Ideally, you should start preparing for JEE Mains at least 6-8 months before the exam date. This will give you ample time to cover the entire syllabus, practice mock tests, and analyse your performance.
- If you have already started preparing, it's essential to make a time table and stick to it. Allocate at least 6-8 hours daily for studying, and ensure that you take regular breaks to avoid burnout.
- It's important to note that the amount of time required to prepare for JEE Mains can vary depending on your current knowledge level. If you have a strong foundation in the subjects, you may require less time, whereas if you need to build your fundamentals, you may need more time.
- Additionally, it's important to remember that studying smartly is more crucial than studying for a long time. Focus on understanding the concepts, practicing challenging problems, and analyzing your performance regularly.
In conclusion, the amount of time required to prepare for JEE Mains can vary depending on several factors. However, ideally, you should start preparing at least 6-8 months before the exam date, and make a study plan that suits your needs and schedule. Remember to study smartly, practice regularly, and analyze your performance to achieve your desired score.
Q: Can I prepare for JEE Mains in 4 months?
To get a good rank in JEE and make to the IIT, you need to have a strategic planning that suits the present format of selection. The present format demands an all-round performance as it considers your Board Examination, JEE Mains and Advanced. Here are certain points that would help you.
- Understand the JEE Mains syllabus and start reading the NCERT books thoroughly. The NCERT books are written by some of the best brains of India and these books are quite precise and concise. Your preparation must start with NCERT books. Read these books thoroughly and solve all the back exercises. Also try the example problems for further practice of objective questions. Remember that reading and understanding the NCERT books are not the same thing.
- Solve previous year JEE Main question papers to understand your preparation level. It will also help in understanding the difficulty level of the exam and chapterwise weightage of various topics.
- Solve JEE Main mock tests regularly to enhance time management and problem solving skills
My 1st JEE attempt didn’t go well. But, I scored decent marks in the 2nd attempt. Finally, I got admission by scoring well in the WBJEE exam. I went through counselling and ultimately chose Academy of Technology, Adisaptagram for B.Tech in Computer Science and Business System.
WBJEE counselling and AOT
I really wanted to get admitted to HIT, HALDIA. I even had the rank to get into ECE but I had to place it at lower position in the preference list because my medical condition would not have allowed me to stay in the hostel. I went to Academy of Technology (AOT) for the first time for counselling. I loved the campus immediately as it was situated in the rurals away from the buzz of the Urban, yet not much far from the busy air of Kolkata. The campus of AOT is really magnificent, looks breath-taking during sunsets, with the yellow and white walls of the college adding into the campus.
I chose Computer Science and Business System as my discipline at AOT. The reason was not only that I like coding but also Business System for my increasing interest in entrepreneurship. The discipline as a whole seemed really interesting making me curious for my future possibilities. The campus of AOT and my course seemed like the perfect combination, campus in lush green village provided the perfect environment for learning and tech enthusiast professors being added to the list. One more thing I loved about the college is the student clubs, and the communities. All these seemed like a cherry on the cake. Now that I look back, I realise how much the college has helped me get matured. Meeting new faces every day, making friends, learning new things, participating in clubs and communities even getting scolded by the professors has added a new face to my personality.
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ARCADIA-The Annual Fest
We recently had our annual cultural fest called the ARCADIA which was, of course, a blast. We had a mind blowing concert by Salim-Sulaiman too. All the students and professors danced with great enthusiasm. It was hilarious sewing the professors who always taunted and scolded us for every minor mistake dancing crazily. Overall, we had a great experience. It was quite a memorable day for all of us.
Future Goals
I hope that I get a wonderful college life ahead also. I am ready to explore myself and new places. I hope that when the college ends, I have millions of memories to share, lots of story to write and a job with a decent CTC. I am looking forward to challenges and growth.
About the author:
Ankhi Bhattacharya is currently pursuing BTech in Computer Science and Business Systems at the Academy of Technology, Adisaptagram. She loves coding and has started developing interest in entrepreneurship also.
Note: The views expressed in this article are solely the author’s own and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.
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Considering the AOT-Academy of Technology cutoff 2024, admission to WBJEE-EEE course is possible. According to AOT WBJEE cutoff 2024, the closing cutoff rank spanned from 45106 to 996426 for the General AI category candidates. In relation to it, the BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering cu
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Yes, Academy of Technology accepts 43k rank for WBJEE-ECE. Moreover, students can easily get admission at AOT-Academy of Technology with 43k rank. As per AOT cutoff 2024, the Last Round cutoff ranged between 45106 and 996426 for General AI category. Especially, For the B.Tech. in Electronics and C
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The total tuition fees for MCA course at Academy of Technology is around INR 75K. The total fee is to be paid at the time of admission. This includes many fee components including registration fee, one time library fees, mediclaim for students, etc. The seat intake for the MCA course at AOT is 60.
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Considering the placements record and other curricular activities as of now, AOT can be considered a decent college. As of July 2024, the participating recruiters presented 546 job offers to the batch of 2023. The average salary for placements 2024 stood at INR 4.50 LPA. The top recruiting companies
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Admission to Academy of Technology is primarily entrance-based. Candidates must clear the entrance exams to get admission to AOT for the desired course. Academy of Technology courses is based on a valid score obtained by the candidates in WBJEE/ JEE MAIN/ JECA/ JELET exams along with other selection
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To apply for Academy of Technology in West Bengal, candidates can follow the given steps:
- visit the official website to fill out the application form
- candidates must appear and qualify for the entrance exams such as WBJEE/JEE Mains, JECA, WB JELET, etc.
- submit the required documents and fees for the de
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Academy of Technology offers good placement for its BTech course annually. As per the latest report, the overall highest and average package offered during Academy of Technology placement 2023 stood at INR 23.72 LPA and INR 4.53 LPA. The key highlights of Academy of Technology placements for the Cla
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The Academy of Technology highest package offered during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 23.72 LPA. The following table showcases the Academy of Technology highest package offered in 2023 placement drive:
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Highest Package | INR 23.72 LPA |
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Is it possible to get admission at Academy of Technology with 1.1k Lacs rank for WBJEE-EEE?