About Professor K K Anand (Mainly as excerpts from students testimonials)

KK Anand Sir as Best teacher for IIT-JEE Maths at Chennai The way he taught Calculus in summer (10 th holidays) with deep in-sights was really impressive. I found that KK sir's teaching in Mathematics was even better than that of the professor I attended, while I also liked the classes of my Math professor. I also later went through some of KK sir's problem sheets for Mathematics JEE (meant for my juniors) and I was really awe-struck by the vast number of quality problems being solved in the class. His Math Tests are also special – simply fantastic and comprehensive. While my Math Prof (currently having his own center at Ashoknagar) is very good, I feel that KK Sir is certainly extraordinary for IIT-JEE coaching in Maths. Vinodh Kumar, 2004-06, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras Some of those who attended the other professor for Maths but switched over from that group to KK Sir for Physics alone, got lots of help and guidance from KK Sir for Maths though couldn't attend him directly. It became very important for their IIT-JEE Maths preparation. Now, they all acknowledge that, be it conceptual teaching Or Assignments Or Tests – KK Sir stands out as the best for Maths at Chennai. It is already well known that KK Sir is the most sought after professor for Physics. - G Vignesh, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras . I am very impressed by KK Sir's style of teaching especially in Maths. His ‘Calculus' classes were really enjoyable and truly an unforgettable experience. – Rakesh, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras The way in which he taught maths was ‘amazing'. The approach taken by KK Sir is unique and the best – more conceptual and time saving. Many topics in Maths, which are supposed to be tough, were made easy to understand and we could apply ourselves quite confidently. Calculus became almost a cakewalk to all the students of KK Sir due to this approach. We could visualize many problems and solve in quick time rather than working it out mechanically. Be it theory, assignments Or tests – KK Sir has no match for IIT-JEE Maths in Chennai, a fact well acknowledged by my friends who are students of other institutes. – Kaushik, 2006-08, PS Sr, BITS Goa . We took invaluable guidance from him for Maths, though couldn't attend him directly. It was very much instrumental for our JEE preparation in Maths. His assignments and tests in Maths and chemistry (as for the juniors) are fantastic to say the least – The best I have ever come across. Though I am one among the top scorers of my batch in the Math tests conducted by my Maths Professor (currently having his own center at Ashok Nagar), some chapters in maths were understood by me only because of the help of my friends who are KK Sir's students. They are conceptually very strong and never go by mere formulaes and mechanical application because of KK Sir's teaching -certainly the best in the city. – Srinath, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras I had heard about Prof. KK Anand from some of my school friends as a top class teacher for IIT-JEE and that his guidance has been excellent. I had also earlier attended his invited lecture at my school during which he made fantastic analysis in certain aspects of Differential Calculus and Inverse Trigonometry. It was very impressive. – GD Srinivasan, 2006-08, DAV-Gop, IIT Madras . Especially, some of those who attended Physics with KK Sir, while attending Maths elsewhere, had good knowledge of both the places. They ascertained KK Sir to be extraordinary in Maths and hence the best option for Maths as well, by outlining the tremendous positives on a relative merit, in terms of Teaching, Assignments, Tests and Guidance – all of which bound to make lot of difference in the end. – PSBB,KKN Students, 2007-09 KK Anand Sir as Best teacher for IIT-JEE Physics at Chennai Coming to sir's teaching in physics, he explained the concepts in a very creative manner and developed the art of visualization to an extent that given any problem, we would be able to approach it properly and solve it. To be frank, what was done elsewhere in Chennai was not even one-tenth, in terms of the quality of teaching and the innumerable problems KK Sir solved via problem sheets. – V Vinodh Kumar, 2004-06, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras . Some of my friends who were quite bright, repented a lot later for not having switched over to KK Sir's classes for Physics, as they obtained much lower ranks in IIT-JEE. Similar repentance is prevalent among many good students in the city, in my junior batches as well. – V Vinodh Kumar, 2004-06, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras . Though I have to commute a long distance from Triplicane to West Mambalam , it was very much worth it and my father was extremely supportive for the cause of my education. I strongly feel that Physics would have let me down in all the competitive exams and esp. in IIT-JEE, but for Prof. KK Anand's excellent teaching and guidance. – CJR Bharat Kumar, 2006-08, DAV-Gop, IIT Madras . Prof. K.K.Anand's classes in physics are extremely well prepared and thorough. Every student is made to understand the fundamentals and conceptual nuances of every topic, with excellent sets of problems to supplement the understanding. IIT-JEE requires expertise in both theory and problem solving, and in this aspect excels SMART. For every chapter, a sound knowledge of the theory is imparted and then a plethora of problems of numerous types and varying toughness are solved, which ensures that the student knows all the nuances and techniques of problem solving. - CJR Bharat Kumar, 2004-06, DAV-Gop, IIT Madras . For many of us, IIT would not have been a possibility if we haven't switched over to KK Sir's classes for Physics during XI standard. – Srinivas, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras . The way he teaches this highly conceptual subject and clears all the misconceptions therein is the best part of KK Sir's teaching, B Kaushik, 2006-08, PS Sr, BITS Goa . Anand Sir handled the three subjects with consummate skill. But, for me, it was his Physics classes, which brought out a special liking and passion for the subject. I am very interested in research work in Physics and I plan to pursue it. – V Prashant, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras Though his Maths and Chemistry classes are by themselves outstanding, his physics classes are very special and simply the best in my opinion. – Akshay Rangamani, 2007-09, Vidya Mandir, IIT Madras For Physics, there was no second opinion with anyone – Everyone rated KK Sir to be sky high than others. Many were totally unhappy with the standard of teaching elsewhere as well. It was an obvious choice. - PSBB,KKN Students, 2007-09 KK Anand Sir as Best teacher for IIT-JEE Chemistry at Chennai When I saw the class notes, Assignments and Test Papers, it was unbelievable. I never imagined that KK Sir could do Chemistry in the same special level as that of Physics and Maths. He is certainly a genius for IIT-JEE coaching purposes. – V Vinodh Kumar, 2004-06, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras His assignments and tests in Maths and chemistry (as for the juniors) are fantastic to say the least – The best I have ever come across. – Srinath, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras It is very well known now that KK Anand Sir is the best in Chennai for all the 3 subjects he is teaching. – G Sooryanarayanan, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras KK Anand Sir's inimitable style of teaching for IIT-JEE at Chennai He used to target me and pose tricky questions to extract some answer(s), which would soon be proved to be conceptually absurd by Sir in his humorous touch, with the entire class having great fun at my expense. - V Vinodh Kumar, 2004-06, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras It is quite an enjoyable experience to take their classes, classes which increase the love one has for the subjects multifold, and also makes studying an enjoyable experience. KK Sir's teaching is very comprehensive and insightful – His lectures are awesome to listen to. It is one which makes you feel sad for the end of the classes. – G Vignesh, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras His style of teaching is so renewing and fresh that students don't mind coming to him from whatever place they may be in the city . Rakesh, 2006-08, PS Sr IIT Madras From the very beginning, Prof. K.K.Anand's simple yet efficient teaching techniques gave me excellent insight into various concepts. Moreover I was exposed to such a wide variety of problem (and solving techniques) that my problem solving skills improved manifold. These also helped me secure good marks in the boards. S Shreyas , 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Roorkee IIT JEE is considered one of the toughest exams to crack in India and one must understand that merely slogging hard for hours together is not the right way to prepare for it. KK Sir (as we affectionately call him) showed us this with his classes comprising of the right mix of fun and studies. – Rohit Kannan, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras His classes were never boring. Every class was a new learning experience. Even after 4 hrs of intensive learning, we never felt tired. His classes are dynamic and even the less interested students become hard workers once they come under his influence. KK sir always dealt till the level of Olympiad, which is well above the level of the JEE and hence preparation for the JEE became quite easy. His way of teaching reached out to students and never failed to inspire in them the love for the subject. His way of teaching and emphasis on conceptual clarity and stability in the way of approaching problem solving was absolutely brilliant. . When his classes ended, we were quite depressed. – Srinath, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras It was always pleasure going to KK Sir's class, which had an electrifying atmosphere with highly mind boggling interactive sessions between Sir and us. – Srinivas, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras Sir's method of regular assessments, classes, revision and tests combined with unique teaching techniques like learning by contradiction, simplifying tough formulae, telling funny anecdotes, along with early completion of the syllabus made sure that we never really forgot what we learnt. – R Vaibhavi, 2006-08, PSBB-KKN, BITS Pilani The most unique aspect of the SMART classes according to me is the environment in class. With frequent subject oriented debates and discussions the classes never ceased to be fun and engaging. This was a refreshing change to the stressed and monotonous studious atmosphere of most of the classes elsewhere. This friendly atmosphere encouraged us to voice our views and doubts without hesitation. - C Jayasharada, 2006-08, PS Sr, BITS Pilani From the beginning, I was greatly impressed by the ease with which Anand sir introduced us to concepts, which were new to us, and his ways of familiarising us with even complex topics by means of his inimitable down-to-earth insightful explanations along with plenty of high quality illustrative problems, which have been instrumental in moulding our conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills into what they are now. Also, the classes are handled in an enjoyable manner that instills in every student the desire to learn and understand whatever is being taught. – V Prashant, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras KK Anand Sir explains the concepts lucidly and in an enjoyable manner. Discussions on debatable issues lead to new avenues of thinking and different ways of thinking. – Akshay Rangamani, 2007-09, Vidya Mandir, IIT Madras KK sir also does a lot of solved examples in classes – there are separate classes devoted to these. It is unmatched both in quality and quantity in the city. He does not just state the problem and the solution but rather solves with the students and puts forth a detailed discussion of every problem – covering the topic's depth and breadth. A Barath, 2007-09, PSBB NGM, IIT Madras It is very well known now that KK Anand Sir is the best in Chennai for all the 3 subjects he is teaching. He teaches in a very lucid manner, providing in-depth explanation of all the concepts involved. His exhaustive assignments are highly challenging and lead to many brainstorming sessions in class, which are certainly the best way to learn a subject in its entirety. – G Sooryanarayanan, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras KK Anand Sir has a natural flair for teaching, as any student would acknowledge. His classes are utmost interesting, with his great sense of humour seeming to make even 4 hours on a single subject pass lightly. I feel that KK Sir's great success lies mainly in his outstanding ability to teach concepts and its application through problem solving in his inimitable style. His main strength is his ability to analyse the concepts quite independently from the books, to bring out his own insights . – PK Adithya, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras KK Anand Sir is an excellent teacher with unique style of teaching, by which he makes the classes to be more interesting and subject matter extremely easy to understand. – Navneet Nair, 2007-09, DAV Gop, IIT Madras The highly interactive classroom sessions and the unique teaching methods relieve the strain of even the 4-hour classes. – K Aparna, 2007-09, PSBB-NGM, IIT Madras As a teacher, KK Sir is brilliant and makes learning really enjoyable. The fact that he handles all the three subjects himself, gives him complete control over what we do. His previous students and their performances are testimony to the success of his teaching methods. – Aanand Mohapatra, 2007-09, CV, NIT Trichi. KK Anand Sir as providing the Best Quality Study Materials and Books for IIT-JEE preparation at Chennai Another important aspect to be highlighted is the high standard of study materials, books provided and tests conducted, which are of great utility not only for the JEE and other entrance exams, but for the Olympiads as well. – V Prashant, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras The comprehensive assignments with large number of quality problems, practice materials and books for reinforcement of concepts and regular weekly tests are all outstanding and of hardly any match in Chennai, and am sure will be on par with any of the best in India. – PK Adithya, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras The course materials, books provided and recommended by him, along with the worksheets and assignments are easily comparable with the best in India , while it is entirely in a superior elite stature in comparison with others in the city . –Navneet Nair, 2007-09, DAV Gop, IIT Madras KK Anand Sir as setting the Best Quality Tests for IIT-JEE preparation at Chennai His tests were a real class apart!! He coined very interesting problems in each test and we used to enjoy writing his tests . - V Vinodh Kumar, 2004-06, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras The test papers are a miracle by themselves. The test papers are set by KK Sir in his unique inimitable style, which will fox even the students who have thoroughly prepared for a topic. His tests are very much complimentary to his Assignments . – G Vignesh, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras Weekly tests make the training program very demanding but true to the motto of SMART, “The harder the course, more rewarding the triumph!”. – Akshay Rangamani, 2007-09, Vidya Mandir, IIT Madras The Tests to these topics are a major plus – they cover what is covered in class fully and contain original problems encompassing various other topics learnt, in tandem with the one at hand. The problems are also rated by difficulty. A Barath, 2007-09, PSBB NGM, IIT Madras The weekly tests are on par with the Olympiads, and comprise a separate learning process by themselves. – G Sooryanarayanan, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras The best feature of the course is the rigorous test schedule. These weekly tests, not only keep us upto date with the subjects, but also give us a great idea of our preparation level. – Navneet Nair, 2007-09, DAV Gop, IIT Madras The assignments (which are completely solved in the class) and tests conducted by KK Sir are of the highest order – really amazing .- M Vignesh, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras One of the highlights of SMART is the regular series of test conducted. This is the only place where there is a subjective and an objective test for each and every chapter. Hence we students develop a regular studying routine, which is more thorough as well. – Vasant Sridhar, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras KK Anand Sir as Best in providing personal guidance for Olympiads, IIT-JEE, BITSAT and AIEEE preparation at Chennai The personal guidance I had almost on a day to day basis either through direct interaction or through telephone is still vivid in my memories . – V Vinodh Kumar, 2004-06, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras Another great advantage you gain out of joining the classes here, is the amount of individual attention a student gets. In that direction, the SMART classes are a haven of student friendliness, thanks to the fantastic attitude of KK Sir. Every one of us had great guidance from him for all aspects of our preparation, as Sir used to spell out lots of pointers at different stages. This is a huge factor, which became crucial to many of us for securing better ranks . – G Vignesh, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras Even though hardwork and sincerety helps you crack JEE, it is finally good guidance and teaching that helps you secure an excellent rank to your potential. It was made possible by KK Sir. I can never forget the innumerous interactions Sir had with me voluntarily to guide in each phase of JEE preparation. That made all the difference to me and similarly so for others too! - S Prasad, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras Many students know that KK Sir is unparalleled in teaching etc for JEE. But according to me, his brilliant guidance in various ways like strategizing, prioritizing, scheduling etc has remarkable effect on the performance of all of his students in the competitive exams. For instance, without his planning, I would never have been able to clear NSEP (Physics Olympiad). My mantra for success was “Just trust KK Sir, do your best to follow what he says, and leave the rest to God ”.-RK Rajagopal, 2006-08, DAV Gop, IIT Madras Unlike most IIT-JEE classes where students are rarely given any attention and guidance in a very big group, KK sir's classes are meant for the hard working and intelligent students who need the important extra care to guide them in the right direction. To all of us KK Sir was always more than a teacher. He played the role of a mentor and of a demi-father. Moreover , he takes enough effort and time to provide excellent materials & books, and ensures that every student is guided properly for JEE preparation – Srinath, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras But, the most important aspect of his training, that I observed is the individual attention that he gave to every student and the way he guided each one of us through even casual interactions, that made us aware of many issues and work systematically in a path best suited to each one of us. – C Jothishwaran, 2006-08, DAV Gop, IIT Rajasthan Anand Sir helped us in ways that no other professor could have. The personal attention that he gave to each and everyone of us infused confidence while ensuring that we knew exactly where we stood. - C.Jayasharada, 2006-08, PS Sr, BITS Pilani But more important than all these, I consider the moral guidance and encouragement provided by sir with his personal caring touch, which beyond doubt, is an important contributing factor to the success of his students and more so in my case. – V Prashant, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras A key feature of his successful methodology is that, his approach is very systematic and every advice of his was useful for me in developing my hold on the subject. Most important of all, his speeches were very encouraging and inspiring which gave the required motivation to study and follow his system. He provided me a boost whenever I was not performing well, and gave me the required confidence that I needed. – AV Gunaa, 2007-09, MVM, IIT Madras KK Sir is a master of pep talk and keeps us highly motivated. He keeps us updated on various issues regarding IIT-JEE, Olympiads and other exams of importance, including their recent trends alongwith his valuable pointers. He creates fantastic awareness on the national level scenario of all the competitive exams. He gave valuable information about the prestigious KVPY scholarship exam and guided us well. That was instrumental in many of us clearing the exam and some of us finally securing that scholarship. He arranges open discussions with our seniors and it has helped in gaining some useful tips. – PK Adithya, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras In my personal opinion, the best feature of the training is the guidance given to us by KK Sir.  It just can't be described in words. At each and every stage, KK Sir gives lots of pointers to be followed, which are invaluable to our preparation towards IIT-JEE and Olympiads – M Vignesh, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras . There is also periodic counseling. Every student is spoken one to one and his problems are solved - often advised and motivated to study better. Our Sir's motivating talks have kept us going. – Vasant Sridhar, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras KK Anand Sir as with Best Student-Teacher Bonding in IIT-JEE classes at Chennai I was quite shocked when I attended his first few classes - 'how can a prof be so friendly with his students!!!' He came down to our level and interacted more like a student than a rigid prof, but then it sunk in no time and I began eagerly looking forward for his classes as they were of so much fun as well. – K Arjun, 2004-06, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras The classes are enjoyable and the student-teacher bonding is just awesome . – S Shashank, 2004-06, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras He is very pleasing in nature and is easy to mingle with him. He always has a good rapport with his students clearing any doubts that they have in their mind however subtle they may be. – Rakesh, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras KK Sir is very approachable and is like a friend to us. We can easily approach him and all our doubts are clarified . – Vasant Sridhar, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras KK Anand Sir – The Trend Setter for IIT-JEE training at Chennai Infact, KK Sir has become the trend setter. The other professor (who is having his own center at Ashok Nagar) has started to implement few of KK Sir's methodologies. Just couple of issues can be taken for illustration. For all these 20+ years, classes started by June and only 3 or 4 tests were conducted per subject in the first year. Now, they have started the Summer Session though 1 day per week per subject, and started to have more number of tests. – G Vignesh, 2004-06, PS Sr, IIT Madras One of the main reasons why I joined his classes, apart from the fact that many of my renowned seniors were under him, was that the classes began in April 2005 itself. - Avinash Krishnakumar, 2005-07, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras The Course Structure is framed in such a way that many school related topics are covered in advance or in parallel. Due to this, we gain many hours of study for IIT-JEE unlike many of my school friends who spend lot of time for school related work itself. The order in which the topics are covered helps us to analyse and apply our knowledge from the previous topics as well. – M Vignesh, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras KK Anand Sir's classes as the best for IIT-JEE coaching at Chennai Overall, this was one of the best classes I had ever had and one that I really enjoyed, an experience, which I would forever cherish (forget the slogging part for JEE- it was a nightmare) for the rest of my life!! •  K Arjun, 2006-08, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras As I start penning down, my mind is filled with the sweet memories of KK Anand Sir's classes - the biggest turning point of my life. What I experienced is surely beyond my levels of description. I wholly cherish all that happened and am greatly indebted to KK Sir . V Vinodh Kumar, 2006-08, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras To sum it up, KK Sir's coaching will suit the best for a talented student who wants to be assured of a good rank in JEE. It is a fact that KK Anand Sir is certainly the best professor for IIT-JEE coaching in Chennai, with his quality of coaching way above others. The potential of KK Sir is of unbelievable level and very unique. Its so much like a fairy tale that whenever he has handled a subject for the first time, he has set much better standards than others who have been handling it for many years at Chennai. Moreover, he has stepped up the levels of coaching even further in these couple of years. KK Sir has thus infused fresh air to the students of Chennai who are serious about IIT-JEE and am sure that with more number of bright students opting for his classes, better the results will be for Chennai. Now, I am hopeful of seeing Chennai students even among the most coveted top 10 AIRs of IIT-JEE and also representing India for International Olympiads more regularly. - V Vinodh Kumar, 2004-06, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras Though I am at interiors of Thiruvanmiyur, the commutation problem faded away by looking at the larger picture of what I gain here, which will not be possible elsewhere at Chennai. S Shreyas , 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Roorkee These two years with Sir would leave in my mind's eye unforgettable vivid memories and his words of advice will keep ringing in my ears and guide me through the path of life. Future of Chennai for IIT-JEE lies with KK Sir. I am confident and sure that Sir will definitely bring in AIR 1's from Chennai and make Chennai proud and train Chennaites with vigour and zeal and create more and more IITians. Srinivas, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras We actually shifted to Chennai after finishing my X standard and went with the popular trend, wherein almost everyone in Chennai joins for IIT-JEE coaching. It was more so since the classes were held in my school premises itself. Also, we didn't have any idea regarding other alternatives as such. I have lot of respect and gratitude towards all the teachers who have taught me for IIT-JEE. While not belittling their contribution, I also feel that if I had been with Prof.KK Anand for his regular classroom program and had his guidance from the very beginning, I would have certainly obtained a three-digit rank. – GD Srinivasan, 2006-08, DAV Gop, IIT Madras . Hours of learning, fun, friendship, grueling tests, scientific & not-so-scientific debates, great performances, inspirational peers, motivational talk - all in a coaching class -What more could one ask for ??. Anand Sir's advice and emphasis on learning the concepts properly rather than focusing on cracking tests got us out of our " programmed" mindset and made us think of innovative solutions to enormous amount of problems and crack the competitive exams as well. – R Vaibhavi, 2006-08, PSBB-KKN, BITS Pilani In Chennai, Sir's classes provide the best for anyone who has the potential to secure rank in IIT-JEE and especially so for those who aim for the top ranks in IIT-JEE and excellent performance in Olympiads. The standards maintained by KK Anand Sir are way higher than those of others in the city, making the quality of the program to be very elite. – V Prashant, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras First of all, one has to say that his method of training is complete, with exemplary teaching supported by enough quality material and proper guidance for both JEE and Olympiad level preparation . – AV Gunaa, 2007-09, MVM, IIT Madras Though there are classes for IIT-JEE by two quite popular groups in our own school premises, some of my school friends and myself chose SMART, after hearing outstanding feedbacks from our family friends and seniors. Now, I myself witness the multifold superior quality of training provided by KK Anand Sir in comparison with the other two groups. – Navneet Nair, 2007-09, DAV Gop, IIT Madras The teaching is in such a manner that, not only does it cater to the new pattern of IIT-JEE (objective), but unlike many other places, the subjective part is given a lot of importance because that is the only way a student understands a chapter thoroughly. As a result of this exhaustive coverage of all topics concerned, we have developed a lot of interest in the subject. We enjoy the subject and the only reason for this is KK Sir. The teaching here is not only for IIT-JEE, BITSAT, etc, but it prepares one for the Olympiads as well. Many of the students who had qualified for the Olympiads from the city are from SMART. – Vasant Sridhar, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras After joining SMART, I felt a world of difference. The classes by KK Anand Sir are so interesting, interactive and enjoyable, that no one feels IIT-JEE preparation a burden. There is free interaction between the student and teacher, and the classes are loaded with lots of good stuff that helps in Olympiads too. Assignments and tests are very challenging, and helps sharpen one's skills. There is intensive competition here as bright students from various schools are attending. – K Vignesh, 2008-10, PSBB-KKN While the training we had till class 10 was outstanding, I am actually at loss of words to describe what we are undergoing in Class 11. KK Anand Sir makes things look very easy and problem solving has become a pleasure for me. – B Saikrishna, 2008-10, Bala Vidya Mandir. KK Anand Sir's SMART as the best coaching institute for IIT-JEE at Chennai All in All, If you are Smart, then you will know, SMART is the best way ahead ! - Rohit Kannan, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras All in all, his classes are truly the right place for “smart” students and the greatest hope of Chennai. - Srinath, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras Being a part of the SMART family is a boon not only for the IIT aspirants but to anyone who wants to view science and math in a more interesting light . – C Jayasharada, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras Because of all these factors, training at SMART is way ahead of others at Chennai . – V Prashant, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras It is a privilege to be a part of SMART for IIT-JEE coaching, which is both rigorous and enlightening. SMART is certainly the premier institute for IIT JEE coaching in Chennai. It has a collection of some of the brightest students in Chennai trained by a teacher well versed in the subjects handled. – Akshay Rangamani, 2007-09, Vidya Mandir, IIT Madras Due to these reasons, choosing SMART should be the most logical choice for you regardless of whether you are pursuing the JEE or not – For the topics covered are best explained, analytical thinking developed as much nowhere else, the discussions are unique, friends made of similar wavelength and the experience for me was unforgettable. I wish you all the best and assure you regardless of your goal, the Period of learning with SMART is the right choice to make and an easy one at that. For those willing to make a mark, D.P.S and KK sir will make their mark on you. My time was unforgettable and I wish I could go back in time to get more out of it. I leave you at this point and wish you success for your task ahead. A. Barath, 2007-09, PSBB NGM, IIT Madras Several highly talented and very bright students of the city who are looked upon with amazement by all other students of our batch, joined classes run by professors well established and experienced in JEE coaching for around two decades. Their Maths Sir, whose main center is at Ashok Nagar, obviously recognized it in no time and has been communicating to students and parents of all of his classes that he has got such an outstanding batch filled with so many brilliant minds, only after many years. Apart from this, they also had around 500 students, of which many are quite good as well. Hence, it is quite unbelievable for many that SMART has produced the best quality results, though the success rate of SMART has obviously no comparison. All the students of KK Anand Sir know very well that the course they are undergoing is unparalleled anywhere in Chennai with hardly any comparison, and certainly one of the best in India . But, the quality of results achieved even in the presence of several constraints, speaks volumes on the much superior course structure and training by KK Sir . – G Sooryanarayanan, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras Anyone at Chennai with the goal of studying at IIT should not miss the greatest opportunity provided by SMART. – Navneet Nair, 2007-09, DAV Gop, IIT Madras . All these feedbacks we earlier had from others, has become a reality for us to experience. We are really thankful to those who gave the right feedbacks and we can now see the real big difference between the training at other places and at SMART. In Chennai, SMART is certainly the dream come true institute for a serious aspirant of IIT. It is well known to all of its students and many others who have come to know about its quality of training that, SMART has hardly any match in the city. Infact, there is no exaggeration in this statement and it is actually realized by all the students of SMART in the XI and XII standard level seriously preparing for IIT-JEE, as an obvious fact, as more than enough relative evaluation has been done in all the three subjects with school mates attending other places. Also, some of our school friends, who know to a good extent about the coaching at SMART, repent for not joining it . – PSBB,KKN Students, 2007-09 But, having known the difference, we would also like to acknowledge that SMART is really the best, which is and will be accepted by all those who come to know quite well about SMART with unbiased open mind. - PSBB,KKN Students, 2007-09 If there is a question of where to join for IIT-JEE Coaching at Chennai, the answer is very simple now. It should be at SMART, headed by Mr.K.K. Anand. This is the unanimous opinion of all who have come to know quite well about the revolutionary training imparted by KK Sir . – Vasant Sridhar, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras Personally, I feel that SMART is certainly the best option for any student aspiring to pursue a career in science. – K Aparna, 2007-09, PSBB-NGM, IIT Madras If one follows his guidelines and strictly adheres to the test schedule, revision pattern etc (which needs lot of time though) he can be assured of success in IIT-JEE and for one who is highly talented, getting into top 100 or 50 shouldn't be a problem. Overall, it must be said that, SMART is the best coaching institute for IIT-JEE in Chennai and the ideal choice for any IIT aspirant . – A Ashwin Kumar, 2007-09, DAV Mog, IIT Roorkee To conclude, SMART is the right destination for all aspirants of IIT and provides a holistic approach to preparation for IIT entrance. – C Nisha, 2007-09, DAV Gop, NIT Trichi At the end of the day, SMART students are not only well equipped to face the challenges that lie ahead, but also come out as well-rounded individuals who have sound understanding of concepts which are much more important than just theoretical knowledge. The very high quality of education that SMART provides is much more worth for my life and career, and no other institute can substitute that in the city. Hence, though I have to commute from Thiruvanmiyur, I have no complaints regarding that. Infact, those who miss will certainly be at loss . – Aanand Mohapatra, 2007-09, CV, NIT Trichi In my opinion, SMART provides an integrated package, that is to be seen, to be believed. Our confidence is strengthened further by the fact that the quality of training at SMART is very high compared to any other place at Chennai. Few of us from Adyar attend the classes by commuting together, as we all feel that SMART provides the best opportunity to fulfill our goals . – B Saikrishna, 2008-10, Bala Vidya Mandir Students of XI standard who joined other Classes or Institute have also realized the SMART factor and have shifted to SMART in the recent months. SMART really stands out distinctly in its quality of coaching for IIT-JEE, in comparison with other classes at Chennai and I am very happy to be at the best place possible. – K Vignesh, 2008-10, PSBB-KKN KK Anand Sir as God of Maths, Physics & Chemistry for IIT-JEE coaching at Chennai After my batch's success, many students started to feel KK Sir as God of Physics for IIT-JEE in Chennai, and now Maths as well as Chemistry are added to that, and rightly so!! – Vinodh Kumar, 2004-06, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras To put it in a nutshell, for many of the students at SMART and myself, KK Sir is the God of Maths, Physics and Chemistry for IIT-JEE preparation at Chennai, and for any student, who wishes to make it big in his/her life after schooling, SMART is the SMARTest place to be . G Vignesh, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras It is now a common feeling among many that Prof. Anand is the “God of Maths, Physics and Chemistry for IIT-JEE” atleast as far as Chennai is concerned, because of his amazing skills in teaching any topic with clarity, many a times through his original insights, aided by exhaustive problem solving in his inimitable style. C Jothishwaran, 2006-08, DAV Gop, IIT Rajasthan As our seniors have been telling, KK Anand Sir is surely the God of Physics, Maths and Chemistry for IIT-JEE preparation at Chennai. – G Sooryanarayanan, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras , on behalf of all of his 2007-09 batchmates. KK Anand Sir & his SMART as truly one of the best in India for IIT-JEE training The materials and books that he provided are the best in the country, and are more than sufficient for clearing JEE . He took so much care in training us to face these competitive exams like IIT-JEE, BITSAT and AIEEE and gave timely advice as to how to approach the paper which was very useful. Many problems that he takes up in the class are all of high level and some times we even call some problems to be OHT (Over Head Transmission ). – Srinivas, 2006-08, PS Sr, IIT Madras I was the first one to enroll for the first batch of KK Sir's IIT-JEE foundation course in 2004. I have seen the growth of SMART from its very beginning with only handful of students. It's a great feeling that many students have come to know about KK Sir as one of the best IIT-JEE trainers of India , and are extremely benefited. – D Karthik, 2006-08, PSBB-NGM, BITS Pilani Further, the extraordinary results SMART has produced in the few years since it was started stand by themselves as testimony to the quality of the institution. This is in spite of the fact that KK Anand Sir handles one batch of limited number of students at his place in West Mambalam , and other institutes running more number of batches at many centers have hundreds of students which include many of the bright students of the city. In light of these achievements I am sure it would not be an exaggeration on my part to claim that KK Anand Sir's SMART is definitely one of the best institutions providing coaching for competitive exams and Olympiads in the country . – V Prashant, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras All the students of KK Anand Sir know very well that the course they are undergoing is unparalleled anywhere in Chennai with hardly any comparison, and certainly one of the best in India . – G Sooryanarayanan, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras I am extremely happy to have joined SMART, which is easily one of the best in India . - Navneet Nair, 2007-09, DAV Gop, IIT Madras I am extremly happy to have joined one of the best coaching institutes for IIT-JEE in the country, while there exists hardly any comparison in the city . – M Vignesh, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras The quality of teaching that is rendered out to the students is unparalleled anywhere else in the city and it is indeed one of the best institutes in India . Indepth analysis is carried out in every chapter, which is supplemented with the very challenging material provided. The concepts are taught in a manner that one can never forget them and as a result, the fundamental and conceptual knowledge of the students studying here is very high . – Vasant Sridhar, 2007-09, PS Sr, IIT Madras In all respects undoubtedly and with all confidence, I can say that SMART run by Shri. K.K. Anand has no comparison in the city and should be one of the best in the country. – Mr Dwaraknath, Father of TD Umashankar, DAV Gop, IIT Madras , on behalf of parents of 2007-09 batch KK Anand Sir as the most respected and adored IIT-JEE trainer at Chennai To sum up, the only long lasting feeling according to me anyone would be left with, after attending Prof.Anand's classes will be sheer astonishment of how a single person can have such a multifaceted personality . – C. Jothishwaran, 2006-08, DAV Gop, IIT Rajasthan Studies apart, Sir's high ideals & values in life made me want to be an ideal student . – R Vaibhavi, 2006-08, PSBB-KKN, BITS Pilani He is not only a wonderful teacher and academician, but also a wonderful person. He is honest, down to earth and a person of good values. He treats his students with personal touch and the care he takes is quite enormous. His commitment has always been extraordinary. All the above factors invoke adoration from his students. Infact, I was little bit skeptical regarding certain issues in the beginning. Now, I am wonderstruck as to how one person has so much in him to do exceptionally well in various quarters!! I do see a very bright future ahead for the talented students of Chennai. – PK Adithya, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Madras Mr. K.K. Anand is a person of truth, commitment and transparency and teaches with devotion. He makes the class as lively and as intellectual as possible. – Mrs Bhagyalakshmi, mother of R Ashwinkumar, 2007-09, PSBB-KKN, IIT Kharagpur, on behalf of parents of 2007-09 batch He is the students' Friend, Philosopher and Guide in true spirit. – B Saikrishna, 2008-10, Bala Vidya Mandir KK Anand Sir as Role Model for other teachers regarding IIT-JEE training at Chennai ( Dr. D P Sankaran's speech during SMART Day – 2009 Celebrations) It is my great pleasure to be involved in teaching the students of SMART for IIT-JEE. Not only that Prof KK Anand is unique, the students and their parents are also unique. I am also teaching Chemistry to students who are enrolled at some other places for Maths and Physics. But the involvement of the students and parents belonging to SMART make them unique. Even the alumni students are unique. I have never seen alumni students getting involved so intensely in the various activities of an institution. Parents can be said to be smart since they have admitted their children in SMART. SMART is well known to everyone as Science and Mathematics Academy for Real Talents run by Professor K K Anand. But I have my own interpretation of SMART, which brings out the various true characteristics of Professor K K Anand. Perhaps it was named so few years back, considering all these to happen in the future. Prof KK Anand has taken up IIT-JEE training as a research work in itself and has revolutionized it, causing tremendous impact at Chennai. So, it will be more appropriate to view SMART as follows, in terms of his own characteristics : S -- Sincere M – Meticulous A – Achiever R – Role Model T – Talented Sincere : His wholehearted dedication in teaching the students which enables them to perform very well in competitive exam is highly admirable. I haven't seen anyone working day and night with so much involvement and passion for the progress of the students preparing for IIT-JEE. Meticulous : He is not only sincere but very meticulous as well. Meticulous in whatever he does, with good planning ever in search of improvement. Achiever : He is not someone who just aims high but a real achiever. He has achieved a lot in a very short span of time, which many can only dream about, that too when he is quite young. He has produced outstanding results quite consistently. This year (2009) he has bettered his previous results by producing AIR 5. Three of his students securing within AIR 100 (IIT-JEE 2009) is no mean an achievement – simply fantastic. Role Model : He has achieved so much because he has set very high standards in all the necessary areas of IIT-JEE training. He is certainly a role model for all the teachers training the students for IIT-JEE. Talented : He is immensely talented to say the least. It is unbelievable for even many of us in the teaching fraternity to think about someone handling Maths, Physics and Chemistry simultaneously extremely well for IIT-JEE. It takes many years of experience to specialize in even a considerable portion of one subject and especially so in the case of IIT-JEE, which demands a lot in both conceptual aspects and their application. He is blessed with sheer talent to teach extremely well for all the three subjects with equal ease. No wonder students and parents adore him. The success rate of his students securing rank in IIT-JEE is phenomenal compared to all others and it will become even better in the years to come. I am confident that SMART will soon be well known to many others as the leading institute of the country in terms of training and quality results. Note : Dr DP Sankaran, retired from Loyola College , is a well renowned teacher for IIT-JEE Chemistry at Chennai, with decades of experience and the best in the city for especially Organic Chemistry.