Rajit Gupta tops JEE Advanced 2025 after 100 percentile in both JEE Main sessions
The results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025 have been declared by IIT Kanpur, the organising institute, this year. Once again, Kota has proved to be the cradle of engineering talent in India. Rajit Gupta, a resident of Mahavir Nagar in Kota, Rajasthan, has topped the prestigious exam by securing All India Rank (AIR) 1 with 332 marks out of 360.advertisementWhat makes Rajit's journey inspiring isn't just the rank, but the path he chose to get there. Unlike many aspirants who swear by rigid schedules and intense study hours, Rajit followed an unconventional mantra: no fixed study routine.'I studied only when I felt like it. But whenever I did, I made sure to give it my best,' he says, reflecting a calm confidence that defines his approach.KOTA'S RAJIT GUPTA TOPS JEE ADVANCED 2025
This isn't the first time a Kota-based student has clinched the top spot. In 2024, Ved Lahoti, another student from Kota, secured AIR 1. Rajit, who prepared under the mentorship of the Allen Career Institute, attributes his success to the right environment, guidance, and mindset. 'Allen gave me everything I needed—from structured material to mentorship—so I never had to look elsewhere,' he adds.advertisementHis academic track record speaks volumes: a 96.8% in Class 10, 100 percentiles in JEE Main 2025 (January session), and now the JEE Advanced crown.Rajit's excellence goes beyond JEE. A science enthusiast, he has represented India at the Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) 2024 in Malaysia, bagging a bronze medal. He has also been selected thrice for the prestigious Orientation-Cum-Selection Camps (OCSC) in Junior Science, Astronomy, and Physics.But the real secret to his success? 'Happiness,' he says with a smile. 'I stay happy in all situations. That's the biggest factor that helped me do well.'MISTAKES, NOT MARKS, WERE HIS FOCUSInstead of obsessing over marks, Rajit focused on eliminating his errors."I always paid attention to not repeating my mistakes. It helped me build a stronger foundation in every subject,' he explains. He ensured he understood each concept thoroughly before moving on, often saying no to rote memorisation in favour of deep learning.Surprisingly, Rajit didn't even check the answer key after JEE Main.'My father asked me to, but I just said, 'Papa, don't worry. I'll clear Advanced.''A BALANCED LIFEUnlike the stereotype of JEE aspirants sacrificing all leisure, Rajit made sure he didn't miss out on the simple joys. 'I play with the kids in my colony when I get time,' he says. He also used WhatsApp, but strictly for study-related communication.advertisementHis approach to time management is refreshingly simple: 'Just keep practising. That's the best way to manage time and improve.'FAMILY BACKGROUNDRajit's success is deeply rooted in his family's support. His father, Deepak Gupta, works as a sub-divisional engineer at BSNL, while his mother, Dr. Shruti Agarwal, is a professor of home science at JDB College in Kota. 'Their belief in me made all the difference,' Rajit shares.He also believes in the basics: 'NCERT is a must for Chemistry. It clears the concepts from the ground up.'WHAT'S NEXT?Now that the results are out, all eyes are on the JoSAA 2025 counselling process, which begins on June 3. Qualified candidates will compete for coveted seats in IITs, NITs, IIITs and other government-funded technical institutions (GFTIs).---Interestingly, the minimum qualifying marks for General category students dropped significantly to 74 marks (20.56%), compared to 109 in 2024. Subject-wise, the cut-offs also dipped, with only 7 marks needed in each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), compared to 10 last year.Rajit Gupta's story is a timely reminder that success in competitive exams isn't always about sleepless nights and robotic routines. Sometimes, all it takes is clarity, calmness, and a little joy in the journey.
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