The Interview with Sh. Idichandy has really clarified lot of mis-conceptions that have been there in the minds of the parents whose kids are on the close proximity of taking up this coveted examination..
YES .. it is true that continuous efforts are required to be made the 'monotonomy' of pattern of examination and 'Change' is always construed for better,, So let us hope the collective wisdom that has been put up together will really help the needy and ideally more suited student for persuing the studies in IITs. The success of the 'changed patter of examination' can be guaged only from the 'Satisfaction Level' of our presitigious institutions i.e., IITs with the 'Quality of Students' they may get from the changed pattern of examination..
In any case, best of luck to those 'Deserving Students' in their efforts, as, after all the presitige of these institutions very much depends on thier performance when they are exposed to International Standards / requirements.
