Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...
- About ALLEN
Q.1 How Allen is different from school? Ans. Allen believes in quality and work on this thought by improving and brushing the skills of student. At ALLEN a student gets quality and quantity of National Level faculties and test papers. Q.2 Why Allen only? What extra you provide for the betterment of my ward? Ans. Allen is the only institute which has set up history by top Rank both in IIT and medical same year. Other salient features of ALLEN system includes: BITSAT Practice Lab, Classes for Board Preparation, Physics Practice lab, PSA exam preparation, JEE Main Online Exam Practice Lab, KVPY workshop preparation, Problem Solving counters and motivational sessions. Q.3 How will you groom my ward? Ans. We work on 6 key points; Excellence in academics, Aptitude, Skills, Competitive exams, Language proficiency, Cultivating Indian values. And these points will help them to groom from every prospective. Q4. Till today my ward has studied on his own and secured highest aggregate, why should she/he join Allen? Ans. To face a competitive environment at National level and not at school level only. Q5. How teaching in Allen is useful to our child? Ans. Our main aim is to make the child’s overall progress. We just don’t teach them the school curriculum but we also prepare them for competitive exams and for Engineering and Medical entrance exams. Q6. What is the ratio of number of students selected in IIT/Medical from ALLEN? Ans. ALLEN is a very well known Institute for providing coaching services for Pre-Medical and Engineering courses and has given very promising results every year followed by last year result with 1st rank in both Pre-Medical and Engineering Stream with total 1010 selections in IIT-JEE, 8925 in JEE MAIN, 491 in AIIMS and 10211 in AIPMT. Please Click here for our Achievements . - About Admission at ALLEN
Q.1 When & how can I enquire for Admission at ALLEN? Ans. You can enquire about ALLEN courses and other information either by calling on our helpline numbers or can also visit ALLEN Surat Center at our office timings between 10am-8pm. Q.2 Can you send details regarding fee structure, class commencement and admission procedure through sms over mobile? Ans. No, we don’t send details regarding Admission over mobile. You can visit our website: www.allen.ac.in, call on our helpline numbers or can visit your nearest ALLEN Information Center or ALLEN Study Center. Q.3 What is the process for Admission at ALLEN Career Institute? Ans. Process for Admission at ALLEN includes:
(a). Collect information regarding courses, fee structure, class schedule, and class venue. You can also get detailed brochures for Classroom and Distance learning programs.
(b). Purchase and fill application form either from ALLEN all India form issue counters or from ALLEN study centers for Rs. 600/-. Also you can fill application form online from ALLEN website for Rs. 500/-. You can also choose option of Cash on Delivery and can pay for the Application Form at your doorstep.
(c). Submit Application Form at any ALLEN study center. You need to affix one passport size latest photograph on application form. In case you are qualified for any scholarship please contact at ALLEN study center.
(d).Pay your course fee online via NEFT and Internet Banking. You can also pay fee through Cash in your nearest branch of Central Bank of India, HDFC Bank or Axis Bank. Also you can visit your nearest ALLEN study center to pay your fee via Cash, Cheque and DD or through Credit Card-Debit Card. Please keep the fee receipt with you and bring it to ALLEN Center for reference. In case ASAT is applicable in your course, you can pay course fee only after qualifying entrance exam.
(e).Collect your accessories including UID cards, uniform and study material. The Photo ID card will be provided to the student at their respective class counter within 15 days of class commencement.
Q.4 Where can I do all the formalities of Admission? Ans. You can visit ALLEN Surat Center or nearest ALLEN Center for Admission. Q.5 Is there any difference between ALLEN Surat Center and ALLEN Kota Center? Ans. At ALLEN we have same policies at all our centers. The study material and teaching methodology is same for all centers. Q.6 When do I have to report at ALLEN after Admission confirmation? Ans. You can reach ALLEN center 4-5 days accordingly before class commencement so that you can make necessary arrangements for accommodation and conveyance. Q.7 I belong to Delhi and my ward wants to take admission in Class 8th. Can I come alone to ALLEN Surat Center or it is necessary to bring student for Admission formalities? Ans. Yes, you can come alone for Admission process. You have to bring one latest passport size photograph of student. Q.8 I belong to Bihar and want to take admission in Class 9th in Surat Center but I am not able to come to Surat Center. Is it necessary to come to Surat Center to take admission? Ans. No, it is not necessary to come to Surat center for admission. You can purchase Application Form from our Form Issue Counters and can pay course fee online via Internet Banking and offline via Cash in any branch of HDFC Bank, AXIS Bank or Central Bank of India. For ASAT applicable courses you'll first have to qualify ASAT exam and then you can pay your course fee.
You can also purchase Application Form Online on ALLEN website: www.allen.ac.in by paying charges through Internet Banking and can also choose ‘Cash on Delivery’ option.
Q.9 I am from Jharkhand and my ward wants to take the admission in ALLEN Surat Center and I don't have internet connection. Also ALLEN Center is far from my home town, can you tell me how I can fill Application Form alternative except online? Ans. You can make a Demand Draft of Rs. 600/- in favor of "ALLEN Career Institute", payable at Surat and send it at our Surat office, along with an application which contains your residential address and contact details, then we will dispatch you Application form at your address. Also you can visit your nearest '
Form Issue Counter' and can purchase ALLEN Application Form.
Q.10 I am sending my Application form at ALLEN Surat center, how will I get the confirmation that my form has been accepted? Ans. Once the form is received at ALLEN center you will receive confirmation message along with your Application form number. After that you can proceed with fee deposition. For reference you can keep a photocopy of filled Application Form. Q.11 I have filled Application Form online and now I want to pay my course fee but I am not able to come to ALLEN center. How can I pay my course fee? Ans. After filling online Application Form you can pay your fee online via Internet Banking or NEFT from ALLEN website. Also you can print Challan Form from ALLEN website and can pay fee in Cash in your nearest branch of HDFC Bank, AXIS Bank and Central Bank of India.
Also you can visit your nearest ALLEN Study Center and can pay your course fee there itself, showing your ALLEN Application Form Number via Cash/Cheque/Demand Draft/Debit Card-Credit Card.
Q.12 I have filled online Application form and have also paid my course fee online, what do I need to bring along when I report at ALLEN center? Ans. In case you have paid your fee online via Internet Banking you have to bring along with you fee receipt that you can get online from ALLEN website only. Also print Acknowledgement Form with latest photograph affixed on it with signatures of candidate and Parent.
In case you have paid your course fee via NEFT then you have to confirm fee receipt at Accounts Section showing UTR No. at ALLEN Center.
Q.13 I have filled Application Form and want to pay course fee by coming to ALLEN Surat Center, but I can come on Sunday only. Are you open on Sunday also and can I pay fee on Sunday also? Ans. Yes, we are open on Sunday also and you can visit us in first half for fee deposition. Q.14 Is there any healthcare facility for ALLEN Students? Ans. Yes, we provide First Aid to students at ALLEN campus. Q.15 Is there any student care unit available at ALLEN? Ans. Yes we have ALLEN Team always available to take care of students regarding various issues related to their studies and health. Q.16 Is there any hostel facility for students at ALLEN? Ans. ALLEN does not own any hostel. However, there are many hostels available for boys/girls near ALLEN. You can visit and select your hostel when you reach at ALLEN Surat Center. You can also get a list of nearby hostels to ALLEN from ALLEN Office. Q.17 My ward has taken admission in Class 6th course but is residing in area far from his class location. Does ALLEN have any conveyance facility also? Ans. Yes, you can have conveyance facility by third party for the student but you’ll have to visit our ALLEN Center and can register for conveyance facility. Q.18 Will there be any vacations for students in between of their year-long classroom sessions? Ans. No Holidays other than Diwali and National Holidays.
Summer vacation (for phase – 1 students) : 18/05/2015 – 07/06/2015Q.19 I belong to Surat city and I have taken admission in Kota Center. Can I change my Study Center to Surat? Ans. Yes, you can change your study center by paying applicable charges in Accounts section. Q.20 What are the cost of living / charges for Boarding & Lodging for a student in Surat? Ans. For conveyance and residence there are many options in Surat City. You can come and visit here and can choose the best option suitable for you. Q.21 How will I come to know that my ward is attending his classes regularly? Ans. At ALLEN we have Attendance Monitoring cell that monitors student’s attendance and you will be informed via sms and phone call if your ward is not attending his classes regularly. Q.22 My ward is studying in ALLEN in class IX. Now on being promoted to next class does he have to fill a new Application Form? Ans. No, student promoted to higher class need not to fill new Application Form. - ABOUT PRE-NURTURE AND CAREER FOUNDATION
Q.1 What is your teaching methodology? Ans. We have 3-tire development system
(a) Foundation batch, Building strong foundation by continuous and comprehensive training which leads to excellent performance of students at school level studies.(b) Advance batch, Skill enhancement to complete various competitions like NTSE, NSTSE, NSO, IMO and various activities like conferences, seminars at different national and international levels.
(c) Excellent batch, interning students for various government Olympiads. NSEJS/B/A/C/P, RMO, NMTC which will add an asset to their profile and help them to conquer their goals.
Q.2 Do you teach them extra for the Olympiads exam? Ans. No, we don’t teach extra for the Olympiads as our module and our teaching methodology contains the entire relevant syllabus necessary for exams. Q.3 What Medium do you consider in PNCF courses at ALLEN? Ans. We have only English Medium Classes at Surat Center. Q.4 Is there any crash course in ALLEN? Ans. No, there are no crash courses provided by Allen. There are only two types of Courses at Allen: Classroom Contact Programme (CCP) and Distance Learning Programme (DLP). Q.5 Do you provide coaching for all subjects? Ans. We provide classes for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, English, S.St and Mental Ability. Q.6 Do you have faculties from Kota Center or from Surat itself? Ans. Faculties are hired on local level as well as relocated from other centers too. We have a specified faculty training program under which faculties recruited undergo a training session at our HO, Kota. Post that only, they are given the classes. Q.7 What is the duration of classes at ALLEN? Ans. Duration for Class is of 4 hours including doubt session of 30 Min. Q.8 Do you provide any Demo classes? Ans. No, we don’t provide any Demo class. Q.9 Is there any provision for changing phase or batch? Ans. Yes the student can change their batch with different timings by proper counseling/Permission and by paying applicable fees. Changing phase or batch depends on the availability of seat and performance of student. Q.10 Is there any orientation session in Pre-Nurture? Ans. Yes, there is orientation session in Pre-Nurture courses. Timings and venue for orientation session will be conveyed through SMS to the enrolled students and will also be available 2 days prior to class commencement date at ALLEN center. Q.11 What is the importance of competitive exams in the career of a student? Ans. As far as a student of PNCF i.e., studying in class 10th or below are concerned, competitive exams at this stage: -
(1) Helps to identify the aptitude of a student i.e., in which academic area he or she can excel. For example, after giving various govt./pvt Olympiads & National talent search exams, according to his/her performance, a student & his/her parents may get a clear idea that he/she may go for Engineering after class 10th.
(2) Giving competitive exams from early classes develop competitive temperament & confidence in the student.
(3) A student also comes to know where he ranks at National and International Level.
Q.12 How can parents gauge their ward's performance? Ans. All the results are promptly displayed at our website- www.allen.ac.in and sent through SMS to the Parents. Also we call Parents Teachers Meeting every 2 months where parents can come and counsel with ALLEN faculties for their ward’s performance. Q.13 How do you help students in preparing for competitive exams? Ans. In PNCF i.e.in early classes, first motive is to develop strong concepts in every subject. Those students who once develop the strong foundation are trained at advance level (i.e., higher level) targeting various competitive exams like NSO, IMO, NSTSE, NTSE, etc. A very few students who are ahead of their time & shows skills to work very hard are trained at excellent level for govt. Olympiads like Juniors science Olympiad (IJSO), Biology Olympiad (IBO), etc. Q.14 Along with school studies what kind of preparation you are providing to develop my ward? Ans. A student who Joins Allen PNCF first gets strong insight in concepts required to strengthen insight in every subject that is taught at Allen. He/she develops confidence to study in groups/completive environment; developing accuracy & competitive temperament by appearing in regular tests. Allen helps student to perform better than his/her previous classes but depending on his aptitude & hard work a student can reach to any height. For example, our students have cracked Junior Science Olympiad exams in class 6, 7, 8th, International Biology Olympiads in class 10th. Overall a student’s improves a lot, the scale of that improvement depend from student to student. Q.15 What is the schedule of test of Pre-Nurture? Ans. Test will be conducted on alternate Sundays. Q.16 Is it sufficient for me to concentrate on ALLEN study material alone to attain my goal or do I need other supplements? Ans. For all kinds of exams (school exams/competitive exams/Olympiads), Allen PNCF has developed very fine quality study material that do not require any further supplement. However, a student can refer books if he/she solves Allen modules & his/her school books. Q.17 If my ward is not interested in medical or engineering, is it beneficial for him to be in Allen? Ans. Yes, here is nurturing and aptitude finding of an individual’s; it may be in the field of Charted Accountancy or administrative services because we groom academically in such a way that it will help your ward in knowing their skills and aptitudes. Q.18 Do you basically focus on Maths and Science? Ans. No, other subject also such as English, S.St are taught along with Mental Ability that is must for any competitive exam. Q.19 Do you provide individual subject class also? Ans. No. Q.20 What if the syllabus at ALLEN does not match with what is taught in schools? Ans. Student must contact his/her mentor and can ask for extra classes from the faculties and can also cover at the doubt counters. Q.21 What if I don’t find any improvement in school grades? Ans. For nightly test and races will build a strong foundation and will definitely improve his grades; if not then we arrange improvement batches. In classes we find out of weak point of students then work on then. Q.22 My ward is very much weak, less attentive, and not at all studious. Will Allen be beneficial for him? Ans. Allen has a competitive, enthusiastic environment which will motivate him to grow in a right direction. Q.23 How you differentiate average and above average students? Ans. On the bases of results of ASAT, Tallentex, and past year performance (last year test at ALLEN) batches are decide accordingly.
According to result 3 batches are Foundation, Advance & Excellent.Foundation Batches – These batches are for the average students naming FT1, FT2 i.e., Foundation Tenth. In this batch NCERT syllabus is covered.
Advance Batches – These Batches are for brilliant students who are far more intelligent than Foundation naming AT1, AT2 i.e., Advance Tenth. In this Batch NCERT syllabus is covered along with Olympiads. The main focus is on various Olympiads conducted by various organizations.
Excellent Batches – This batch is a target for the Olympiads like NTSE etc. In these batches after the course completion of SA2, preparation for the next session is also done.
Q.24 Do you give homework? Ans. Yes, we provide races & DPR practice. Q.25 Do you teach computer & Sanskrit/ Hindi? Ans. No. Q.26 Is batch allotted once in starting test will remain same till end of session? Ans. Batch shuffling depends on the performance of the student. Then also if a student wants to change his/her batch than he needs to take permission first. Q.27 Is evaluation pattern different for different kind of batches? Ans. Foundation Batch Minor Test is held in every 15 day means twice in a month based on NCERT. While in Advance & Excellent batch Minor Test are held every week in which two are based on NCERT Syllabus and two are based on Olympiads preparation.
Timings for Evening Batch: 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday Doubt counters timings: 10 AM TO 1 PMQ.28 Can I pay the fees in instalments? Ans. The fee structure in PNCF courses is Lumpsum only. Q.29 Why numbers of teaching hours are reduced? Ans. We have reduced number of teaching hours only in class 6th, 7th and 8th as they are still young and they can not sit for long hours. Q.30 Why have you kept Sunday classes as our child gets only one day free from their hectic schedule? Ans. As we have reduced our class time from four hours to two hours and fifteen minutes and there we generally focus on math and science syllabus and on Sunday we can cover the social science and English. Our English and SS faculties are their all 7 days so students can come at their convenient time and ask their doubts which they have missed in their regular class. Q.31 Where are Olympiads certificate used? Ans. Basically they are used for taking admission in reputed as well as foreign universities and it also develops their application skills. Q.32 Why don’t you take fees in installments? Ans. We have a standard policy throughout our all India Centers. As we have thousands of students studying at our institute and it becomes difficult for us to change the policy. Q.33 What is the Phase-1, Phase-2 & Phase-3? Ans. The classes for Phase-1 scheduled to start from 6th April 2015
Phase-2 scheduled to start from 15th May 2015.
Note: In Phase-2 frequency of classes is more in compare to Phase-1.
Phase-3 scheduled to start from 2nd October 2015.
Note: In Phase-3 only we complete SA-2 syllabuses.Q.34 Do you have separate classes for ICSE and CBSE students? Ans. Yes, ICSE students are enrolled to our advance batch with a screening test. The lecture plan that we will follow in advance batch is that we will complete 70% of syllabus in class, rest 30% the student need to take an initiative themselves, so that they can clear their doubts in “Doubt counters” or “Taking prior appointment from the concerned faculty”. Q.35 Do you have separate batches for GSEB? Ans. Yes, we have separate batches for GSEB in class IX and X. Q.36 Can a student of Gujarat Board sit along with CBSE students? Ans. Yes. Q.37 How do you assign advance and foundation batch? Ans. Through regular minor and major tests and feedback of faculties, students are assigned their batches. Q.38 Why should we send our ward in class 6th, 7th at ALLEN? Ans. At ALLEN we believe in building strong foundation by continuous and comprehensive training which leads to excellent performance of students at school level studies and in various Olympiad exams of National & International level. Q.39 How do you manage 40 students in each class? Ans. Classrooms in PNCF are designed with best infrastructure to ensure proper communication with the students and there are mentors in each class who keep record on performance of student in class as well as in test. Q.40 In PNCF why entrance exam is made compulsory? Ans. Basically there was no other mode of scholarship for PNCF other then Tallentex and Olympiads. This would give opportunity to gain scholarship on their fees. Secondly, student performance in ASAT is considered to assign foundation batch or advance batch after STD 8th. Q.41 My ward is studying in 9th class at ALLEN Ahmedabad Center. Can he change his Study center to Surat Center later on? Ans. Yes, the student can change his study center from Ahmedabad to any other ALLEN Center after proper counselling and by paying the applicable charges. Q.42 What is the duration of course in Pre-Nurture? Ans. The courses will be completed in January and after that revision classes will start. Q.43 Does your course comply with school syllabus? Ans. Our course covers complete ICSE and GSEB board based syllabus. We also follow NCERT based foundation module which covers entire CBSE syllabus and Advance module for Competitive Exams. Q.44 It is necessary to come at a specific time allotted for doubt counters or any other time, if he wants to come? Ans. There is an official time in which all the respective faculties will be available for the doubt counters. Apart from that a student will have to take permission from the respective faculty. Q.45 I had appeared in ASAT but have not qualified it yet. Can I take direct admission through TALLENTEX result? Ans. Yes, you can take direct admission if you have qualified TALLENTEX EXAM. Q.46 Do you have franchise center in Surat? Ans. No, this is a branch office as each and every activity is centralized by our KOTA center. - About ALLEN Scholarships for Preparatory Studies (ASPS)
- About ASAT (ALLEN Scholarship cum Admission Test)
Q.1 What is ASAT? Ans. ASAT stands for ALLEN Scholarship cum Admission Test. Students need to qualify ASAT exam for taking Admission in Pre-Nurture and Career Foundation Courses. Students are also awarded scholarship on the basis of their performance in ASAT. Q.2 What are the criteria of ALLEN Scholarship cum Admission Test (ASAT)? Ans. ASAT is conducted for PNCF courses at Surat Center with below criteria:
a. Test pattern: Objective
b. Syllabus: PNCF: NCERT Syllabus of Science, Maths of previous class attended with IQ.
c. Test Duration: 2 Hrs. (01:00 PM to 03:00 PM).
d. Test Result: Within a Week after Test date. It will be available on our website www.allen.ac.in
e. Negative Marking: -1mark for every wrong answer other than Mental Ability.
Q.3 Do you provide any sample paper of ASAT? Ans. Yes, you can get ASAT sample papers from ALLEN website. Kindly click here for ASAT sample papers. Q.4 I am not qualified in the ASAT; can I appear in next ASAT? Ans. Yes, you can appear in next ASAT by purchasing new Application Form. Q.5 Can a student appear in more than one ASAT? Ans. Every time a student appears in ASAT he/she will have to purchase a new Application Form. Q.6 If my ward is not satisfied with ASAT result can he/she appear for the second chance and which result will be considered? Ans. Yes, the student can appear in next ASAT also by filling new Application Form. Later the student can take admission with any of the ASAT result. Q.7 How will I get admit card for ASAT? Ans. You can download ASAT Admit card 4 days prior to ASAT date from ALLEN website. Q.8 What are the criteria of scholarship in ASAT? Ans. Scholarship in ASAT solely depends on student performance in test. Q.9 How do we come to know about our ASAT result? Ans. ASAT result will be announced on ALLEN website within seven days of test. Confirmation message will be sent to you over your registered mobile number.. Q.10 My ward wants to appear in ASAT but can’t come to Surat Center, is there any other ASAT center other than Surat ? Ans. Yes, you can appear in any of our All India ASAT Test centers. Please click here to check your nearest ASAT Test center. Q.11 I am not able to go to Test center, can I give ASAT online? Ans. No, ASAT is conducted offline only. Q.12 I want to take admission in last phase so do I have to appear in ASAT just before class commencement date or can I appear in any ASAT? Ans. You can appear in any ASAT falling before class commencement date. Q.13 I had filled online Application Form for IX class phase-I for the last ASAT conducted but I was not able to appear in that ASAT. Do I need to fill new Application Form for next ASAT or can I appear in next ASAT with same Application Form? Ans. You can appear in next ASAT with same form number in case you have not appeared in last ASAT. Before that you’ll have to submit request online via email or you can visit ALLEN Center and change your ASAT date. Q.14 My ward wants to take admission in 9th class. Is it necessary to appear in ASAT or he can take direct admission? Ans. It’s necessary to appear in ASAT. Direct admission is not allowed in courses in which admission mode is through ASAT. But, if the student is TALLENTEX qualified he is eligible to take direct Admission. Q.15 I had appeared in last ASAT for Class 8th for Kota center and have got 20% scholarship; can I now take admission in Surat Center? Ans. Yes, you can take admission in Surat Center on the basis of ASAT of Kota Center but you can’t avail scholarship of Kota Center in Surat. - About Fee Structure/Payment
Q.1 My ward wants to take admission in ALLEN but will not be able to come before class commencement so is there any other way I can pay fees? Ans. Yes, you can pay the fees either online via Internet Banking or can make online transfer via NEFT. For NEFT please refer ALLEN website ‘how to apply’.
You can also pay via Cash in any branch of either Central Bank of India, Axis Bank or HDFC Bank in your hometown by downloading Challan from ALLEN website.Q.2 Can I pay my fee in three installments? Ans. No, you can pay your fee only in Lumpsum. Q.3 I am eligible for ASAT Scholarship how much amount do I have to pay after deducting scholarship? Ans. No you can pay your fee in either Lumpsum or two Installments as mentioned in ALLEN website or detailed brochure. Q.4 I am eligible for ASAT Scholarship how much amount do I have to pay after deducting scholarship? Ans. AASAT scholarship can be availed at the time of registration on Lumpsum amount. You can get your detailed fee Challan from ALLEN website. Q.5 I wish to pay fees for both 9th and 10th Course at once, can I get any consideration in fee? Ans. No, there is no provision of paying fee for two years at once. You can pay fee for first year only, second year fee will be payable next year only. Q.6 What is the minimum amount I have to pay to confirm my admission at ALLEN? Ans. You will have to pay your full fee at least first installment to confirm your admission at ALLEN. Q.7 I have qualified last ASAT for class 6th, when can I pay my course fee? Ans. You can pay your course fee three days before the class commencement date. Q.8 I will send my Application Form via courier to ALLEN Surat Center. Can I send along Demand Draft/Cheque of Lumpsum amount also? Ans. Yes, you can send Application Form by courier along with Demand Draft/Cheque of First Installment or Lumpsum Fee if entrance test is not applicable in your course.
In case ASAT is applicable in your course you will have to first qualify ASAT and then you can send the Cheque/Demand Draft by deducting the scholarship, if any.
Q.9 I am taking admission in Class 8th course at Surat Center. Can I pay course fee at Kota Center? Ans. Yes, you can deposit course Application Form as well as course fee at Kota Center through Cheque/Demand Draft. Q.10 My ward is not well and would not be able to continue his classes at ALLEN. Can I send refund request through email? Ans. No, for refund you have to come to ALLEN Center or you can download refund form from our website, www.allen.ac.in, and submit the refund form within the prescribed time or before last date of refund. No request of refund over email will be entertained. Q.11 What are your refund policies? Ans. At ALLEN we have one month refund policy as mentioned on our website and in our detailed brochure. The student/parent has to apply for refund within the mentioned dates in our refund policy. No request after that date will be entertained.
