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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Kota boy Rajit Gupta tops JEE-A in tie-breaker: What are metrics he aced to secure AIR 1?
Scoring 332 out of 360 marks, 18-year old Rajit Gupta, a native of Rajasthan's Kota, secured All India Rank 1 in the JEE-Advanced examinations, results of which were announced on Monday. Rajit Gupta was followed by Haryana student Saksham Jindal, who secured AIR-2 in the exams after falling short on tie-breaking metrics. Majid Mujahid Husain and Parth Mandar Vartak secured AIR-3 and AIR-4, respectively. Gupta and Jindal, who are students of the Allen Career Institute located in Kota, are from the IIT-Delhi zone. While the scores of both students matched when the results were made public, Gupta had the upper hand, having performed better on the tie-breaking metrics - which are based on higher positive marks. On the policy for a tie-breaker in the case of two students scoring the same aggregate scores, the JEE website clarifies that 'candidates having higher positive marks will be awarded higher rank." However, if this measure fails to break the tie, a 'higher rank will be assigned to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in Mathematics.' It further adds, 'If this does not break the tie, higher rank will be assigned to the candidate who has obtained higher marks in Physics. If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.' However, in this case, Rajit Gupta was able to beat the tie-breaker based on higher positive marks. His father, Deepak Gupta is a sub-divisional engineer with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and mother Shruti Agrawal teaches home science at a Kota college. Apart from Gupta and Jindal, two other students from the coaching centre in Kota - Akshat Chourasia (AIR-6) and Devesh P Bhaiya (AIR-8) - secured ranks in the top 10. Allen Career Institute celebrated the success of four of its students at its Sammunat Campus in Jawahar Nagar, news agency PTI reported. Allen Career CEO Nitin Kukreja in a press statement highlighted that this was the second consecutive time that the institute had produced an All India Topper. During celebrations at the institute, the toppers and their families were initially greeted by the directors of the institute, followed by an interaction with the media. 'My seniors and teachers played a huge role in inspiring me to do well in the exam,' Gupta told HT, while adding that he was confident about JEE advanced after having score 100 percentile (AIR16) in Mains. In the interaction, the four students from Allen praised Kota, for the favourable environment it provides to those preparing for JEE exams, according to the PTI report. Meanwhile, their parents highlighted the preparations the students undertook in the days leading up to the exams.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Over 54K clear entrance exams for IIT, 12.7% rise since last year
A total of 54,378 candidates have qualified in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced-2025, the results of which were announced on Monday, marking a 12.7% jump from last year, when 48,248 aspirants cleared the qualifying examination for entry into the premier Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) . According to the results declared by IIT Kanpur, which was the conducting institute this year for JEE-Advanced, of the 54,378 qualified candidates, 44,974 are male and 9,404 are female. The number of male and women candidates clearing the IIT entrance exam also saw an increase of 11.6% (from 40,284 in 2024) and 18% (from 7,964 in 2024), respectively. While Delhi zone's Rajit Gupta bagged the overall top rank in JEE advanced scoring 332 out of a maximum of 360, Devdutta Majhi of IIT Kharagpur zone topped among female candidates scoring 312 (she was 16th on the common rank list or CRL). 'We successfully ensured that the results were released ahead of schedule at 6 am on Monday before the listed time of 10 am. A key challenge was managing the large volume of data securely and ensuring minimal downtime on the portal during peak traffic,' Prof Manindra Agrawal, director of IIT Kanpur, told HT. The qualified candidates will now compete for around 18,000 undergraduate engineering (BTech courses) seats across 23 IITs. This effectively means that only one in three qualified candidates will be able to secure an IIT seat through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling. A total of 180,422 candidates, out of 187,223 registered for the entrance test, appeared in both papers 1 and 2 of the JEE Advanced held on May 18 across 258 centres in 155 cities. A total of 116 foreign candidates also appeared for the exam, 13 of whom have qualified. In the zone-wise results — thel 23 IITs are divided into seven zones, with each being coordinated by a specific institute for organising and managing JEE Advanced and related administrative tasks across the country — the most candidates, 12,946 , qualified from IIT Hyderabad zone while the Guwahati zone accounted for the least number of successful candidates, 2,743 . Out of the top 10 qualifiers, four are from IIT Delhi zone, three from Bombay, two from Hyderabad, and one from IIT Kanpur zone. This year's JEE Advanced results saw an increase in the number of candidates qualifying compared to last year as the cut-off marks dropped for all categories. This year's JEE Advanced cut-off (or the minimum qualifying marks) was 76 for general category, 66 for OBC-NCL (other backward class, non creamy layer) and EWS (economically weaker section), and 37 for SC and ST (scheduled caste and scheduled tribe). Last year, the corresponding figures were 109 for general category, 98 for OBC-NCL and EWS and 54 for SC and ST. In every course, 10% of seats are reserved for candidates from the General-EWS category, 27% for OBC-NCL candidates, 15% for SC candidates, and 7.5% for ST candidates. Agrawal pointed to the 'unprecedented female engagement' this year, with 43,413 female aspirants, or 23% of the total , registering for JEE Advanced, up from 42,947 a year ago. 'Of the 54,378 qualifiers, 9,404 were female candidates (17.29%). Previous year saw 7,964 female qualifiers out of 48,248 or 16.50%. This is a positive sign of the increasing acceptance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among young women,' the IIT Kanpur director said. He added that the 'record female qualifying numbers are a result of the success of initiatives such as 'supernumerary seats for female candidates' and targeted outreach programmes like 'STEM empowerment for girls' in collaboration with non-profit partners.' Supernumerary seats for female candidates are additional seats created in IITs to improve gender diversity without reducing the existing seats for other candidates.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Rubbed my eyes, couldn't believe AIR-3, says MP's JEE star Majid
Indore: Breaking long-held notions that success in competitive exams requires expensive coaching in metro cities, 17-year-old Majid Mujahid Hussain from Burhanpur achieved an extraordinary feat by securing AIR-3 in JEE Advanced 2025 on Monday morning. Majid, a student of a residential school in Burhanpur, was asleep in his hostel room when the results were announced at 6am. His aunt, Navid Ali, who teaches at the same school, was with him when he received a call from his parents in Jalgaon, urging him to check his result. "When I saw AIR-3, I couldn't believe my eyes. I rubbed them and checked again — it was true," Majid told TOI. He aspires to pursue computer science at IIT-Bombay. Chief minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Majid, posting on X: "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Shri Majid Hussain ji from Burhanpur for bringing glory to Madhya Pradesh by achieving AIR-3 in JEE-Advanced 2025. It is a matter of immense joy and pride that young talents from even smaller districts of MP are making their mark at the national level." Originally from Jalgaon, Majid took admission in Macro Vision Academy in Burhanpur in 2023 after completing Class 10. His aunt has been teaching there for 25 years. "I was confident about the teaching here. That's why I shifted," he said. Majid's parents are academicians — his father, Mujahid Hussain, is a civil engineering professor, and his mother, Sakina Hussain, is an MBA professor at a private college in Jalgaon. The values of discipline and dedication were instilled in him early on, and despite limited weekly phone calls from the hostel, his parents continued to be his emotional pillars throughout the demanding preparation period. "I would study from 3pm to 9pm in the hostel after school, including doubt-solving sessions with our teachers," he said. While Majid toiled with laser-sharp focus, his family kept his father's serious health condition hidden from him. Mujahid Hussain was battling paralysis and has been wheelchair-bound for six months. "I only discovered the extent of his illness after the exam. It was heartbreaking, but later I understood their decision — it was to keep me focused," Majid said. His father, he added, laid the foundation of his understanding in mathematics and physics. Staying away from mobile phones and social media for two years, Majid had eyes locked on his target and scored a perfect 100 in two subjects in JEE-Advanced and after securing 99.992 percentile in JEE-Mains. His twin brother, Sajid, who is a minute elder, also cleared JEE Advanced with AIR 1625. Praising the young achiever, his school principal J S Parmar said, "Majid's determination sets him apart. He has made his family, his school, and all of us immensely proud." Indore: Breaking long-held notions that success in competitive exams requires expensive coaching in metro cities, 17-year-old Majid Mujahid Hussain from Burhanpur achieved an extraordinary feat by securing AIR-3 in JEE Advanced 2025 on Monday morning. Majid, a student of a residential school in Burhanpur, was asleep in his hostel room when the results were announced at 6am. His aunt, Navid Ali, who teaches at the same school, was with him when he received a call from his parents in Jalgaon, urging him to check his result. "When I saw AIR-3, I couldn't believe my eyes. I rubbed them and checked again — it was true," Majid told TOI. He aspires to pursue computer science at IIT-Bombay. Chief minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Majid, posting on X: "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Shri Majid Hussain ji from Burhanpur for bringing glory to Madhya Pradesh by achieving AIR-3 in JEE-Advanced 2025. It is a matter of immense joy and pride that young talents from even smaller districts of MP are making their mark at the national level." Originally from Jalgaon, Majid took admission in Macro Vision Academy in Burhanpur in 2023 after completing Class 10. His aunt has been teaching there for 25 years. "I was confident about the teaching here. That's why I shifted," he said. Majid's parents are academicians — his father, Mujahid Hussain, is a civil engineering professor, and his mother, Sakina Hussain, is an MBA professor at a private college in Jalgaon. The values of discipline and dedication were instilled in him early on, and despite limited weekly phone calls from the hostel, his parents continued to be his emotional pillars throughout the demanding preparation period. "I would study from 3pm to 9pm in the hostel after school, including doubt-solving sessions with our teachers," he said. While Majid toiled with laser-sharp focus, his family kept his father's serious health condition hidden from him. Mujahid Hussain was battling paralysis and has been wheelchair-bound for six months. "I only discovered the extent of his illness after the exam. It was heartbreaking, but later I understood their decision — it was to keep me focused," Majid said. His father, he added, laid the foundation of his understanding in mathematics and physics. Staying away from mobile phones and social media for two years, Majid had eyes locked on his target and scored a perfect 100 in two subjects in JEE-Advanced and after securing 99.992 percentile in JEE-Mains. His twin brother, Sajid, who is a minute elder, also cleared JEE Advanced with AIR 1625. Praising the young achiever, his school principal J S Parmar said, "Majid's determination sets him apart. He has made his family, his school, and all of us immensely proud."
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Science
- Indian Express
At 22.7%, girls shine bright in JEE Advanced
AS THE results of JEE Advanced 2025 were declared on Monday, a significant milestone was achieved with 22.7% of female candidates qualifying for admission to IITs, marking the highest pass percentage for girls in recent years. Out of 41,337 girls who appeared for the highly competitive national-level exam, 9,404 cleared the test. This indicates an increase in the number of girls qualifying for the IITs, a promising shift since 2018 when female supernumerary seat scheme was introduced to address low and stagnant female representation in the prestigious institute. Under the scheme, additional seats were created exclusively for girl students, with a target of reaching 20% enrolment within five years. In 2018, the pass percentage of girls in JEE-Advanced was 13.47%. It increased to 16.11% in 2019, and peaked at 19.98% in 2021 until now. Meanwhile, the qualifying score to make it to the common rank list this year was 74, down from 109 last year, and 86 in 2023. Officials attributed this to more difficult papers this year. In 2022, the qualifying mark for the common rank list was lower – 55. The seat matrix released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority on Monday shows 18,160 seats are available across the 23 IITs, up from 17,740 last year. Of the total IIT seats this year, 1,598 are supernumerary ones for female candidates. Prof Timothy Gonsalves, former Director of IIT-Mandi and the chair of the committee that introduced the supernumerary seat scheme, welcomed the development. 'The motivation behind the scheme was to ensure that enough girls enter IITs and become role models for the next generation — proving that IITs are viable, welcoming spaces for girls to pursue higher education. What we are seeing now is that vision taking root. I expect this upward trend to continue,' he said. Although, increased pass percentage will not automatically translate to increased number of enrolment of girls in IITs, experts are pointing out that the trend indicates a larger picture that increasing number of girls are excelling in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects, which has been a purpose behind multiple outreach programmes held in the past to encourage girls to take up STEM courses. Whether it is 'Manasvi' by IIT-Delhi, which focuses on schoolgirls from Classes 9 to 12 to encourage them to explore careers in STEM; or the WISE (Women in Science Engineering) initiative by IIT Bombay, which invites girls from multiple high schools to IIT campus for a week-long workshop to introduce them to exciting new careers in STEM, various IITs are conducting similar outreach activities. Various IIT professors have noted that girls were always seen shining bright in board exam results but this talent was not going to STEM courses. Furthermore, almost all IITs have held dedicated open houses for successful female candidates and their parents, addressing their concerns such as campus life and safety issues, which may have been keeping them from joining IITs for higher education. Prof Aditya Mittal of IIT-Delhi, a former chairperson of JEE Advanced, emphasised that this progress is a result of addressing three key challenges that had historically limited girls' entry into premier institutes. 'One of the biggest hurdles was the stigma associated with certain engineering branches, often perceived as male-oriented. With evolving curricula and the changing nature of engineering work, combined with open-house events organised by IITs, these misconceptions are being addressed. The second major barrier was the reluctance of parents to send their daughters far from home. Now, with 23 IITs , students from nearly every state have an institute closer to home, which is easing parental concerns,' he said, adding that the third concern has been safety and campus culture.
Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
JEE Advanced results: Students from Karnataka in top 100 list
Bengaluru: Several students from the state have secured top ranks within the top 100 in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025 results announced on Tayaliya, a student of Shri Ram Global School, Old Madras Road, Bengaluru, emerged as the state topper with an All India Rank (AIR) of 15. Daksh scored 312 out of 360 marks and aspires to pursue a degree in Computer Science at IIT said, 'The last two years were challenging. I began my preparation in class 10. Online classes and mock tests played a crucial role in helping me reach this milestone.'.Results for JEE-Advanced announced, Rajit Gupta tops IIT entrance expressed gratitude to his parents, teachers, and Vedantu, the platform from which he received Jayanthi of Chaitanya Techno School, Marathahalli, Bengaluru, secured the second-highest rank in the state with AIR 35. Bhavesh had earlier topped the engineering stream in the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET). He too aims to join IIT Bombay for Computer Gupta, the third state topper with AIR 49, studied at Narayana Co-Kaveri Bhavan, Kasavanahalli, also plans to pursue Computer Science at IIT Bombay and is interested in exploring mathematical research in the year, a total of 1,80,422 candidates appeared for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 in JEE Advanced 2025, out of which 54,378 qualified.
