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Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
3 city students shine in JEE Advanced, secure top 15 All-India Ranks
MUMBAI: Three city students have secured top All India Ranks (AIR) under 15 in the highly competitive Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025. Parth Vartak (AIR 4), Sahil Deo (AIR 7), and Arnav Nigam (AIR 11), all 17-year-olds, have all opted to pursue Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. Parth Vartak: AIR 4 Parth Vartak attributes his exceptional performance to focused preparation and strategic practice. 'I used to study almost 14 to 15 hours a day. Practising question papers helped me a lot,' said Vartak, a resident of Vile Parle. He completed his Class 10 from Lilavatibai Podar High School and enrolled at Narayana E-Techno School in Marol for junior college. To save precious commuting time during his preparation, his family temporarily shifted closer to the coaching centre. 'Even though Vile Parle and Marol aren't far apart, we moved to optimise my study hours,' said Vartak, whose mother, Mrunal, is a doctor and father, Mandar, an engineer. While thrilled about joining IIT Bombay's CSE programme, Vartak remains open to different career paths. 'Whether I choose research or a corporate job will depend on how my interests evolve during higher studies. Right now, my focus is to perform well at IIT Bombay,' he said. Sahil Deo: AIR 7 For Sahil Deo, consistency and discipline were the cornerstones of success. After moving from Nashik to Mumbai to attend Narayana E-Techno School, Marol, Deo followed a rigorous daily routine—studying from 8 am to 11 pm with just two short breaks. 'I had full faith in my teachers and the weekend tests. They helped me a lot in my success,' said Deo. His father, Mukesh, a mechanical engineer, actively supported his preparations, while his elder brother Vedant, a CSE graduate from IIT Delhi, served as a mentor and motivator. Deo, too, is headed to IIT Bombay for computer science. 'I want to complete my graduation in CSE and build a strong career in the corporate world,' he shared. Arnav Nigam: AIR 11 Approaching the exam with a calm and composed mindset helped Arnav Nigam secure AIR 11. 'Without taking pressure about the score or rank, I appeared for the exam with a natural mindset. That kept me stress-free,' said Nigam, who resides in Goregaon. After completing Class 10 at Vibgyor High School, Nigam pursued his higher secondary education at Chaitanya Academy. His academic prowess extended beyond JEE—he also qualified for several national-level Olympiads, including the Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO), Physics Olympiad (INPhO), Astronomy Olympiad (INAO), and Mathematical Olympiad (INMO). 'These exams helped deepen my conceptual understanding, which was crucial for JEE Advanced,' he explained. His father is an engineer, and his mother holds a PhD in economics—both have been pillars of support in his academic journey. Nigam, too, will join IIT Bombay's CSE programme. Looking ahead, he aspires to specialise in artificial intelligence and machine learning. 'I want to use these advanced skills for the betterment of society,' he said.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
Bengaluru's JEE Advanced toppers eye IIT Bombay computer science seat
1 2 3 4 Bengaluru: Daksh Tayalia was so confident about cracking JEE Advanced and getting a seat of his choice at an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), he didn't appear for any other entrance test. On Monday, when the JEE Advanced results were announced, Daksh secured an all-India rank (AIR) of 15. Daksh's confidence stemmed from his performance in the Olympiads. A regular in Olympiads, he participated in maths in class 9, physics in class 10, and astronomy in class 11, in which he represented India at the International Olympiad on Astronomy in Brazil and won the gold medal. "When you are good at Olympiads, you get a head start for any competitive exam because it gives you training on how to crack analytical questions and develop your problem-solving skills. The best part about Olympiads is the liberty of time we get to crack the problems. Even though the JEE pattern is different, it trains you in solving problems and competing against others," he said. A student of Shri Ram Global School, he was preparing for JEE with Vedantu online. He secured 97% marks in class 12. "I like maths — not pure maths, but that of application. I hope to get a computer science seat in IIT Bombay," the son of chemical engineers said. A squash and cricket fan, he continued playing for an hour throughout his preparation days and more so in the last two months when stress was at its peak. His golden retriever was the next stress buster. Meanwhile, Bhavesh Jayanti from Sri Chaithanya Techno School, Marathahalli, who got CET rank 1 in engineering, has got an AIR of 35. Bhavesh also hopes to join IIT Bombay for computer science. "During Covid, I found a lot of free time when I started experimenting with coding. I was in class 8 and my sister in class 11, where she was learning coding. I sat with her and started learning and soon enjoyed it. That's how I decided to take up engineering," he said. Kushagra Gupta, a student of Narayana Co Kaveri Bhavan, Kasavanahalli, who secured 100 percentile in JEE Mains paper 1, has secured an AIR 49. He also has eyes on a computer science seat in IIT Bombay. He picked up interest in engineering in class 11 thanks to his passion for maths and science. Chinmaya Shankara Shastry, with an AIR of 57, had a different learning curve. He completed his class 9 and 10 in a single year through the National Institute of Open Schooling. For class 11 and 12, he joined Samsidh International School, Vidyaranyapura, and took coaching through Allen centre. "While at home, I got a lot of time to explore the things I liked. I learnt two coding languages from the Internet and enjoyed doing it. That's when I decided I wanted to do computer science engineering," he said.
Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Health
- Indian Express
JEE Advanced results: Toppers say focus on studies and discipline were key to success
With the announcement of results Monday, the toppers of the JEE (Advanced) attributed their success to focus, discipline, and in some cases, keeping a safe distance from social media. For the 2025 topper, Rajit Gupta, a resident of Kota, focus, not missing classes, and keeping time for extracurricular activities, contributed to his success. 'I never missed my coaching classes and used to study for eight hours after classes. I kept solving previous years' question papers and always had time for extracurricular activities to keep my mind fresh,' Rajit said. He said he wants to join IIT Bombay and pursue Computer Science. Saksham Jindal, who ranked second in the common rank list, was once an under-14 district-level cricketer. He once had dreams of making it big in cricket. However, the Covid-19 pandemic altered his path. Lockdown kept him away from practice. It was during this time that Jindal developed an interest in mathematics and participated in the Olympiads. Saksham wants to take admission at IIT Bombay for a BTech in Computer Science Engineering. Born into a family of doctors – with mother Dr Anita Jindal, a physiotherapist, and father Umesh Jindal, a pathologist – Saksham went out of his family league to become an engineer. Sharing his preparation strategy, Saksham's father said, 'He tried his best to understand every chapter in depth and practice questions as many times as he could. This strengthened his confidence. For JEE Advanced, he relied on the NCERT syllabus and mock tests.'
Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
JEE Advanced 2025: District-level cricketer Saksham Jindal bags AIR 2, wants CSE at IIT-Bombay
Once an under-14 district-level cricketer, Saksham Jindal had dreams of making it big in cricket. However, the Covid-19 pandemic altered his path as he could not go out to practice because of the lockdown. It was during this time that Jindal developed an interest in mathematics and participated in the Olympiads. 'Since then, his confidence in the subject increased, which boosted him to pursue JEE Advanced,' said Umesh Jindal, his father. JEE Advanced Result 2025 Live Updates The 17-year-old scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2025 Session 1 and secured 295 out of 300 marks. In the JEE Advanced results 2025, he scored 332 marks. His father credits this achievement to his son's unwavering dedication, clear sense of purpose, and strong mentorship. Saksham now plans to take admission at IIT Bombay to pursue BTech in Computer Science Engineering. JoSAA Counselling 2025 Explained Born into a family of doctors with mother Dr Anita Jindal, a physiotherapist, and father Umesh Jindal, a pathologist, and sister who is a NEET aspirant, Saksham went out of his family league to become an engineer. AIR 1 Rajit Gupta shares his JEE Advanced 2025 success mantra Hailing from Hisar, Haryana, they were first skeptical to send Saksham to Kota for preparation due to various alarming concerns; however, after speaking to peers, seniors and staying in Kota, they decided to allow Saksham to stay in the city. 'With a strong interest in mathematics, Saksham participated in various international and regional Olympiads like IMO and RMO, but after starting JEE preparation, he focused on fulfilling his dream to pursue BTech in computer science at IIT Bombay,' said his father. Sharing his preparation strategy, his father said, 'He tried his best to understand every chapter in depth and practice questions as many times as he could. This strengthened his confidence. For JEE Advanced, he relied on the NCERT syllabus and mock tests.' Unlike other students, he did not completely cut off from social media, but restricted its use.
News18
a day ago
- Science
- News18
JEE Advanced Result 2025: 17-Year-Old Majid Hussain Secures AIR 3, Aims For IIT-Bombay
Last Updated: Majid Mujahid Hussain from Burhanpur clinched AIR 3 in JEE Advanced 2025 with 330/360. He aims to study electrical engineering at IIT Bombay JEE Advanced 2025 Success Story: The JEE Advanced results are out, and among the top rankers is 17-year-old Majid Mujahid Hussain from Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Majid secured an outstanding All India Rank (AIR) 3 by scoring 330 out of 360 marks. Representing the IIT Bombay zone, his achievement has brought immense pride to his family and hometown, serving as a shining example for JEE aspirants across the country. Early Life And Academic Achievements Born in 2008, Majid Hussain comes from a modest background. His father, Mujahid Hussain, is self-employed and prioritised his son's education, while his mother, a homemaker, offered constant encouragement. Majid Hussain completed his early schooling in Burhanpur, demonstrating academic excellence from the start. He scored over 95% in his Class 10 CBSE examinations and 93% in Class 12, consistently excelling in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. He actively participated in national Olympiads, earning accolades in the Maths Olympiad, NSEC, INPhO, IOQM, NSEP, INMO, INChO, and SOF competitions. JEE Preparation Journey Majid Hussain began preparing for JEE in Class 11, enrolling at Pace Junior College in Mumbai, a renowned coaching institute. Balancing coaching sessions with 8–10 hours of self-study daily, he methodically divided the syllabus and diligently solved past JEE papers to master the exam format. His dedication culminated in a remarkable 330/360 in JEE Advanced 2025, securing AIR 3. He credits his success to consistent practice, a structured study plan, and effective use of coaching materials and mock exams. He stresses the importance of giving equal attention to all three subjects and regularly solving previous years' question papers. Majid Hussain now aims to pursue electrical engineering at IIT Bombay, driven by his passion for technology. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to his parents and teachers for their constant support. His father commended Majid Hussain's discipline, resilience, and focus throughout the preparation journey. Words Of Wisdom For Aspirants Majid Hussain encourages future JEE aspirants to work hard, remain focused, and learn from their mistakes. He believes that self-discipline, regular self-study, and managing stress are essential ingredients for success. His journey stands as a beacon of hope for students from small towns who dare to dream big.
