Integrated Coaching Vs Offline Coaching Vs Online Coaching: Which one is good for IIT JEE and NEET Preparation?

The COVID 19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown have changed the dynamics of student life and how classes are held everywhere around the world. Along with the prevalence of online classes, another important change that has forayed into the mainstream is the rise of integrated coaching classes for +1/+2 science students in Kerala who aspire to crack the IIT JEE or NEET.  What exactly is integrated coaching? Integrated coaching involves the teaching of both school lessons as well as the coaching for competitive exams like IIT JEE or NEET. Students nowadays do not prefer traditional models of learning and are adventurous to explore integrated learning models to advance their studies. 

In this article, let us explore the advantages and disadvantages of integrated coaching, offline coaching, and online coaching and which among the three is best for IIT JEE and NEET preparation. 

Integrated Coaching 

Merits

• One of the primary advantages of integrated coaching is that there are savings in time and effort for the student. They don’t have to shuttle between school and coaching centers, which invariably eliminates travel time and reduces fatigue. 
• There can be ample savings in cost with integrated coaching; students do not have to pay a huge sum of money as school fees and coaching fees. Instead, a combined school + coaching fee would be considerably lower and less of a financial burden on students. 
• You do not have to spend time and effort in finding a coaching center that suits your needs if the institute itself provides both schooling and coaching. 

Demerits 

• Students who attend integrated coaching are much more likely to suffer from burnout and stress because of the study load. 
• Lack of competent and quality teachers in integrated coaching institutes who can provide the best teaching and coaching for IIT JEE and NEET classes. 
• Students do not have the liberty to try and test whether the faculty and their mode of teaching are right for them. They are forced to rely on the faculty provided by the institute. 

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Offline Coaching 

Advantages

• Students can take demo classes to see whether the coaching institute is the right fit for them. They need not commit at the initial stage itself and will have the liberty to choose an institute that best suits their needs. 
• Faculty is more streamlined and dedicated to their field of teaching, than when compared to integrated coaching. 
• The quality of students will be better as only students who are serious and dedicated to IIT JEE or NEET will be attending the NEET / JEE coaching classes in Kerala. This way, the competition would also be better. 

Disadvantages 

• With offline coaching, the fees tend to be generally higher than integrated coaching. In offline coaching, with a large number of students per batch, there would not be much scope for personal attention to every student from the teachers. 
• Lack of quality faculty is also a very major disadvantage of offline coaching. 
• Only toppers or rankers get access to the best faculty whereas an average student would have to do with the rest of the average faculty. 

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Online Coaching 

Advantages 

• One of the biggest advantages of JEE / NEET online coaching is that you can save plenty of time, effort, and money as you do not need to travel and can attend classes right from the comfort of your home.  
• Online classes can be scheduled at a time that is convenient to you. Most online classes are pre-recorded and can be accessed at any time. 
• Personal attention can be ensured to a large extent as most batches of online classes will be limited to a few students, not more than 20 per batch. This provides a healthy teacher-student ratio. 
• Most of the faculty would be professors and lecturers of IITs and the best medical colleges in the country. This ensures that the quality of the faculty is among the best that can be provided. 
• Most online classes would allow for a free demo class which helps students to streamline classes and choose the ones that best suit their needs. 

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Disadvantages 

• Relying on technology can be detrimental as classes can be interrupted due to network issues, system failure, technical glitches, etc. 
• Students may not be able to pay attention and focus on NEET and IIT JEE preparation through online classes when compared to offline classes or integrated coaching.  
• There is a lack of personal touch in online classes which is very much necessary for a competitive exam like IIT JEE or NEET. 

When all is considered, the best mode of learning for IIT JEE and NEET coaching in Kerala would be integrated coaching, if imparted by experienced and competent institutions like Alpha Academy.  Here at Alpha Academy, we focus on the well-rounded development of every student, by providing a holistic approach to learning. With our specially curated personality development classes, career guidance, smart study tips, and motivation classes, we ensure that students are prepared to crack not just competitive exams like IIT JEE or NEET but also every challenge in life.  

Why should you go for Alpha Academy’s integrated coaching program for +1/+2 science classes? 

• Their coaching is specifically aimed to get full A+ in their +1/+2 board exams. All-inclusive and Intensive coaching for various entrance exams. 
• Completion of portions in advance gives enough time for revision. 
• Systematic study methods and routine tests. 
• Specially designed curriculum and teaching methodology based on the entrance exam. 

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