JEE-Advanced state topper hopes for an IIT-Bombay seat
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Bhubaneswar: City boy Hans Daruka, who secured an all-India rank of 39 in JEE (Advanced) 2025 exam, whose results were declared on Monday, said his focus on mathematics helped him become the state topper.
Earlier this year, he had secured an all-India rank of 228 in JEE (Main).
Hans (17) secured second position in IIT Kharagpur zone, scoring 300 out of 360 marks in JEE (Advanced). Devdutta Majhi, all-India topper in the female category, secured the first position in the zone.
"I was not worried after getting a 228 rank in JEE (Main). I focused on my studies to do well in JEE (Advanced). I religiously followed what teachers advised for preparations.
I regularly attended classes to understand the concepts better," said Hans.
He said he did not miss any class test. "I analysed the subjects and their fundamentals for better understanding. I solved homework on a daily basis and allocated time for self-study too," he added.
Hans, whose father is a chartered accountant and mother a homemaker, excelled in both physics and chemistry. He dedicated more time to preparing for maths questions.
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During the exam, he tackled easy questions first before moving on to the more difficult ones.
"I avoided social media during the preparations. I used the internet for watching online video classes or taking notes. Sometimes, I used my mobile phone to call my friends to clear doubts on some subjects. Otherwise, I did not waste time on social media or internet browsing on laptop or mobile phone," he added.
Hans, who cracked JEE (Advanced) on his first attempt, said, "I want to work in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). I am interested in pursuing computer science. Hopefully, I will get a seat in IIT Bombay."
Hans said his mother guided him in his studies. "I thank my parents for inspiring me to do well in the exam. I also thank my teachers for helping me achieve good marks," he added.
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