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India.com
3 hours ago
- General
- India.com
Meet NEET UG topper who got 720 marks out of 720, cleared JEE with 99.9 percentile, not only by studying but..., name is...
Meet NEET UG topper who got 720 marks out of 720, cleared JEE with 99.9 percentile, not only by studying but..., name is... It's not a cup of tea for anyone to crack the toughest entrance examination, especially NEET. Lakhs of students appear for the competitive examinations such as NEET, JEE, CUET to get admission in their desired colleges and institutions. After Class 12th, students who wish to pursue an engineering degree appear for the Joint Entrance Examination. At the same time, students aiming for an MBBS must qualify through the NEET examination. Have you ever heard of anyone who has cleared both JEE and NEET? Of course, yes, there have been a few exceptional students who have cleared both JEE and NEET, India's two toughest entrance exams for engineering and medical studies, respectively. This Indian genius studied just 4 hours a day, scored a perfect 720 marks out of 720 in the NEET exam, cracked the JEE exam with 99.9 percentile, and he is… Mrinal Kutteri, who hails from Hyderabad, spent his childhood there along with his parents, younger brother, and grandparents. Though his family hailed from Kerala, it is interesting to note that none of his close relatives are medical professionals. Mrinal Kutteri developed an interest in biology and chemistry from Classes 8 and 9. His serious preparation for NEET commenced in Class 11 and continued for 3.5 years, with guidance from Aakash Institute. During an interview with India Today in 2021, the NEET topper revealed, 'I wanted to initially become an army doctor and live a life of medicine and adventure, but that gradually turned into an interest mainly in medicine. Also, the pandemic had an impact as it was inspiring to see doctors all across the world on the frontlines. Mrinal Kutteri has been a passionate gamer since Class 8. Speaking of his educational qualification, Mrinal Kutteri has got 98.16% in his ICSE Class 10 boards and 88.6% in Class 12 boards. Though he wrote some Olympiads, SpellBees, and quizzes in Class 10, he devoted his major attention to NEET preparation from Classes 11-12. The transition from offline to online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic affected many students' learning experience. But Mrinal enjoyed the change first. Mrinal remembered how, at first, he used to enjoy having much free time during the time of lockdown so that he could give more importance to his hobbies than to his studies. But later his studies went down, and ultimately, he had to experience some time of adjustment before getting back to his routine. Unlike most of the high scorers, he never followed a rigid study schedule. Mrinal admitted that he liked an open style of learning more than sticking to a routine. He felt that spending time creating and attempting to stick to a strict schedule, only to realize it was hard to keep up with, would be a waste of time. In class 12, he had given KVPY and JEE Main without any other preparation apart from his NEET studies. In spite of that, he scored an impressive 99.9 percentile in his JEE Main exam. Hyderabad's Mrinal Kutteri was the NTA NEET 2021 entrance exam topper with All India Rank 1 and a score of 720 out of 720. While speaking with India Today(2021), the NEET topper shared, 'So, I went for a free-form and flexible pattern. I set a goal for each day and how I achieved it was up to me. There were many days when I couldn't achieve the goal, but it was not about getting demotivated or discouraged. Being okay with this free form is what I think really helped me.' Mrinal noted that his study hours fluctuated greatly from day to day. While there were times when he felt extremely productive, there were also days when he couldn't study at all. Despite the variations in his study pattern, Mrinal stated that on average, he studied for around 4 hours each day, and on especially productive days, he managed around 5 hours, in addition to his college duties. But he never went beyond that. As per a Zee News report, Mrinal successfully balanced academics with leisure. To unwind and stay motivated, he often turned to comedy series on Netflix and Prime Video, using light-hearted entertainment as a way to relieve stress. Music played a key role in Mrinal's daily routine, with artists like Taylor Swift and Linkin Park topping his playlist. Their songs served as both motivation and a tool to maintain focus during study sessions. A passionate gamer from Class 8, Mrinal had to pull back from playing during Classes 11 and 12 as he concentrated on his studies. But after NEET, he came back to his favourite pastime eagerly, immersing himself in games such as Rainbow Six and Battlefield on his PlayStation 5.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet NEET-UG Topper Mrinal - Studied Only 4 Hours A Day, Binge-Watched Netflix-Prime, Played Battle Games, Spent Time Listening To Taylor Swift - Yet Scored 720 Cracking JEE With 99.9 Percentile
photoDetails english 2910887 Updated:Jun 04, 2025, 11:46 AM IST NEET UG 2021 Topper 1 / 7 A success story often stands as a powerful example of perseverance, transforming challenges into accomplishments and inspiring others to follow their ambitions. One such remarkable journey is that of Mrinal Kutteri, who achieved All India Rank 1 in NEET 2021 and also excelled in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). Mrinal's Family Background 2 / 7 Originally from Hyderabad, Mrinal lives with his parents, younger brother, and grandparents. Despite not having a medical background in the family, his journey highlights how passion and determination can break barriers and lead to success with the right mindset. COVID-19 pandemic 3 / 7 When the COVID-19 pandemic forced classes to move from classrooms to screens, many students struggled to adapt—but Mrinal initially welcomed the change. The online format gave him extra flexibility, letting him devote more time to his hobbies. Study sessions 4 / 7 Mrinal typically studied for about four hours a day, occasionally extending to five on particularly productive days. However, he ensured he never overwhelmed himself with long or exhausting study sessions. Netflix 5 / 7 Defying the belief that intense exam preparation requires giving up hobbies, Mrinal maintained a healthy balance between studies and leisure. He often relaxed by binge-watching comedy shows on Netflix and Prime, using entertainment as a source of motivation and stress relief. Battlefield 6 / 7 Music was an important part of Mrinal's daily routine, with artists like Taylor Swift and Linkin Park being his top choices. Their songs helped him stay motivated and focused while studying. A passionate gamer since Class 8, Mrinal had to cut back on gaming during Classes 11 and 12 to prioritise academics. However, once NEET was over, he returned to gaming, enjoying titles like Rainbow Six and Battlefield on his PlayStation 5. JEE Main exam 7 / 7 Although NEET was his primary focus, Mrinal also took the KVPY and JEE Main exams in Class 12 without any extra preparation. Thanks to his solid academic foundation, he secured an impressive 99.9 percentile in JEE Main, proving his ability to perform well across multiple competitive exams.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
40 Punjab govt school students clear JEE Advanced exam
Forty students from Punjab's government-run schools have cleared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, paving way for them to join the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), school education minister Harjot Singh Bains said on Tuesday. Congratulating the students, Bains said they have made the state proud. Bains said that Arshdeep Singh, student of Shaheed Flight Lt. Mohit Kumar Garg School of Eminence Samana, achieved the feat despite suffering a personal loss. He said Arshdeep's mother, Sunita Rani, worked as a sanitation worker at a meager salary of ₹8,000 a month. Yet, she instilled in him the determination to pursue his dreams. He also shared the story of Lovepreet Singh, a student from a government school in Ferozepur district, who cracked the JEE exam without private coaching. He achieved success despite limited financial resources, with the state government's free coaching camp providing him crucial academic exposure and motivation. Harkiran Dass, a government school student from Patiala, who has cleared the exam is the son of a local factory worker who earns ₹7,000 a month, said the minister 3 students from Sangrur govt schools also successful Among the successful students are three from Sangrur – Roshan Kumar, a student of Government Senior Secondary School, Badrukhan, Jashandeep Kaur of School of Eminence, Dirba, and Lakhwinder Singh from Meritorious School, Ghabdan. Roshan has secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 1,134 while Jashandeep secured an AIR of 2,945 and Lakhwinder Singh was ranked 3,278. District education officer, secondary, Tarwinder Kaur and deputy DEO Manjeet Kaur expressed their happiness, stating, 'It is a proud moment for us that students from government schools in our district will be going to IITs. This shows the dedication of our students and the quality of education provided in our institutions.' Reflecting on his success, Roshan said, 'I used to study for 15 hours daily. I had the full support of my teachers and family.' Besides self-study, Roshan also availed free coaching from a Sangrur-based institute and government platforms like 'Sathee' application for his preparation. He aspires to pursue Computer Science engineering. Jashandeep, hailing from Toor Banjara village, has secured a preparatory rank. A prep rank in JEE Advanced is a special rank allotted to SC PwD and ST candidates. Her principal, Bharat Bhushan from SOE Dirba, said that while she may consider other esteemed institutions like NITs (National Institute of Technology), joining an IIT would require her to reappear for the exam after a year. Jashandeep aspires to pursue BTech in Data Science. She stated, 'I want to be a data scientist. I had full support of my family. I took no external coaching; I attended the summer and winter camps organised by the Punjab government. I also used PACE, which is integrated within the Sathee app of the government, for further assistance in my studies.' Lakhwinder, who hails from Bhai Rupa village of Bathinda, and has achieved a prep rank of 3,278 without any coaching, said he had attended the summer camp organised by the state government. 'I did not know I had cleared the exam, my friend told me,' he said. He added that now he has taken admission in the BTech programme in computer science engineering and mechanical engineering at Punjabi University Campus, Talwandi Sabo.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
JEE- Advanced results: Hans Daruka is Odisha state topper
BHUBANESWAR: Rajit Gupta from Kota has topped the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-advanced) examination-2025, results of which were declared by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur on Monday. A resident of Kota in Rajasthan, Gupta secured the top position securing 332 out of 360 marks in the Common Rank List (CRL). IIT-Kanpur officials said Devdutta Majhi with CRL 16 emerged as the top-ranked female candidate in the prestigious exam. Hailing from West Bengal, Majhi has also become the topper of IIT-Kharagpur zone. Hans Daruka from KiiT International School emerged as the Odisha topper in the JEE (Advanced) 2025. Daruka secured an all-India rank of 39 in the CRL. Apart from Daruka, 13 more students from KiiT International School qualified in the prestigious exam conducted for admission into India's premier IITs. KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta congratulated Daruka and all other successful students for their achievement. Apart from KiiT, students from many other schools in the state also successfully cracked the exam.
News18
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- News18
Beyond Books: Top 5 Non-Academic Courses For Arts Students After Class 12th
Last Updated: Arts students can pursue non-academic courses like Event Management, Hotel Management, Interior Designing, Beauty and Wellness, and Graphic Design after Class 12. Not every student wants to follow a purely academic path after completing Class 12—especially those from the Arts stream. If you're more inclined towards practical skills, creativity, and hands-on learning, there are plenty of exciting career options waiting for you. Here's a look at five popular non-academic courses that Arts students can pursue right after Class 12. Event Management If you're good at planning and enjoy organising things, event management could be a perfect fit. This course teaches you how to plan, coordinate, and execute events like weddings, concerts, corporate meetings, and exhibitions. It focuses on real-world skills like budgeting, logistics, client handling, and creativity. Career options include event planner, wedding coordinator, or production manager. Hotel Management Hotel management is a great option for those interested in hospitality and service. The course covers areas such as front office operations, food and beverage service, housekeeping, and customer relations. It's ideal for students who enjoy working with people and want a dynamic work environment. Graduates can work in hotels, resorts, and airlines, or even start their own hospitality ventures. Students planning to pursue Hotel Management courses can aim for NCHM JEE (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination) for admission to the BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) course at the Institutes of Hotel Management (IHM) affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHM&CT) across the country. Beauty and Wellness This industry is booming, and skilled professionals are always in demand. Courses in beauty and wellness train you in skincare, hair care, makeup, spa treatments, and personal grooming. You can work in salons, wellness centres, or start your own beauty business. It's a great career for those passionate about helping others look and feel their best. Graphic Design If you're creative and love working on a computer, graphic design is a strong option. This course focuses on visual communication, digital tools, typography, branding, and layout design. Graphic designers find work in advertising, social media, publishing, and freelance projects. Candidates who wish to pursue Bachelor of Design (BDes) programmes from premier institutes like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore and IIT Roorkee may aim for UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design). Students who have passed Class 12th (or equivalent) or appearing in Class 12th exam, in any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts & Humanities) are eligible to appear for UCEED.
