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News18
2 days ago
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- News18
'Be Consistent': How Mumbai's Sahil Deo Went From Rank 102 In JEE Mains To AIR 7 In Advanced?
Last Updated: JEE Advanced AIR 7 Sahil Deo also hails from a family of engineers. While his father is an engineer at Mahindra, his brother graduated from IIT Delhi and works at Goldman Sachs. 'Being consistent is the key", says 18-year-old Sahil Mukesh Deo who grabbed the seventh spot in the JEE Advanced 2025, the results of which were released on Monday. However, it was no mean feat for Sahil who was quite demotivated after his JEE Mains 2025 exams held in February and April. He had scored an All India Rank of 102. But it was his love for science and motivation by his teachers that kept him going. After securing more than 99 per cent in his 10th boards from Wisdom High International School, Nashik, Sahil, shifted to Mumbai in class 11 to prepare for the JEE Advanced. It was his love for computer applications that made him take up engineering. 'I have always been interested in science especially the application part such as computer science and mathematics. Coding is something that grabbed my attention. Hence CSE at IIT Bombay is a natural choice," the youngster said. He joined Narayana in class 11 for his JEE preparations. While Sahil scored 285 marks in JEE Main session 1, he got 270 marks in session 2. However, he proved that once you set your goals, nothing can stop you and made a comeback in the IIT entrance exam by securing 321 marks out 360 or AIR 7 in JEE Advanced. 'Mains did not go very well for me. The final rank was 102 and I had lost a lot of confidence after that. My teachers really motivated me. They had explained how JEE Mains and Advanced are different exams. Hence, I had to keep myself motivated," Sahil told News18. Talking about his preparation process, he said, 'While I kept no track of how long I studied, I would continue with my preparations at anytime I could. After returning home from classes in the evening, I would relax for sometime, watch some YouTube videos, and then get back to study. Again, take break during dinner time and go back study. It's more about consistency. It's the key. Study whenever you get the chance to and create those opportunities more often. Don't let it slip and think so now I can relax." He had also appeared for Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy Olympiads in 12th standard. 'I was also selected for the Indian National Olympiads in the second level however couldn't crack the third level as I did not really prepare for it," he said. Besides, Sahil also hails from a family of engineers. While his father is an engineer at Mahindra, his brother graduated from IIT Delhi and works at Goldman Sachs. His mother is a housewife. First Published: June 04, 2025, 15:28 IST
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
JEE Advanced 2025: Mumbai boy secures AIR 4, two from state in top 10
A student from Mumbai and another from Nashik have made it to the top 10 rankings of JEE Advanced 2025, results of which were announced on Monday. Parth Vartak from Mumbai's Vile Parle has secured All India Rank (AIR) 4, while Sahil Deo from Nashik has secured AIR 7. Another Mumbai boy, Arnav Nigam, has secured AIR 11. All three are looking forward to join the coveted Computer Science Engineering (CSE) programme at IIT Bombay. Parth, whose father is an engineer and mother a practicing ayurvedic doctor, said he is passionate about mathematics. 'Solving mathematical puzzles with my father was not just a hobby, it helped me unwind even during intense preparations,' said the 17-year-old Parth, who prepared for the JEE Advanced at Narayana E-Techno School in Marol. The weekly mock-tests at Narayana School, which replicate the JEE-Advanced exam, helped Parth prepare well with smaller goals. 'Every weekend I would get a thorough evaluation of my strengths and weaknesses,' he said. Although their residence in Vile Parle is not far from Marol where Parth's coaching centre is located, the family relocated temporarily to Andheri to cut down on commute time to the coaching centre. Though delighted by Sahil's impressive rank, it wasn't unexpected for the Deo family, which shifted from Nashik to Mumbai just so that Sahil could prepare well for the JEE. Sahil too prepared for the test at Narayana E-Techno School, a coaching centre in Marol. According to Sahil, setting up small goals and working toward achieving them was his strategy for success. 'Every weekly test was a checkpoint. I used the feedback to fine-tune my preparation for the next one,' he said. His elder brother, Vedant — an IIT Delhi graduate in CSE — has been a great support for him. The family shifted to Andheri in Mumbai two years ago to ensure Sahil received the best JEE coaching. 'It was a small move for a big dream,' said his father Mukesh Deo, a mechanical engineer. Sahil, who gave up his FIDE-rated chess pursuits to fully dedicate his time for studies, used to watch science documentaries on YouTube to unwind. A resident of Juhu, Andheri, Arnav's interest in science began early through his participation in the Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik (Junior Scientist) competition during Class 6 and 9. 'Physics and Mathematics became my favourite subjects since then, and that led me to prepare for JEE,' Arnav said. He prepared for the JEE Advanced at Sri Chaitanya Integrated Coaching Centre in Andheri. He too is looking forward to joining CSE at IIT Bombay. According to Arnav, consistency and following guidelines by teachers is key to success. 'After attending classes for nearly seven hours, I made it a point to dedicate time to self-study, which is important for revision,' he said, adding that he stayed away from social media to ensure complete focus on studies. Among candidates who have cleared JEE Advanced, there are a total 11,226 students from IIT Bombay zone, which comprises Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka. Even as the IIT Bombay zone ranks third among a total seven zones in number of qualified candidates, it tops the chart in terms of top 500 candidates with 145 candidates featuring in that bracket.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Mohammad Anas tops state with AIR-42 in JEE (Advanced)
Ranchi: Mohammad Anas of Ranchi became the state topper in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced-2025 by bagging all-India rank (AIR), 42, the results of which were released on Monday. Abhinit Pandey of Dhanbad secured AIR-101 and became the second topper from the state, followed by Harsh Gupta at the third position with AIR-210, Harsh Jha from Gumla at fourth with AIR-401, Dhruv Prakash from Jamshedpur at the fifth position with AIR-483. From the state's capital, Vishesh Barnwal of Jawahar Vidya Mandir (JVM), Shyamali, secured AIR-549. Sahil Akash of LA Garden High School and Brother's Academy secured AIR-938, and Anand Kishore secured AIR-987. Over 2,000 candidates had taken the examination at three designated centres on May 18. Sahil said, "My father supported our family financially and ensured I had access to all study materials. My mother taught me until Class X. The well-organised notes and regular mock tests helped me to stay on track." His preparation strategy depended on a balance of classroom learning and self-study, rigorous practice, and consistent revision. A former student of Oxford Public School, Anand said, "I've been fascinated with mechanised toys and robots since childhood. Studying with like-minded peers and the challenges of staying away from distractions is the key to success." Among the top achievers from JVM Shyamli are Vishesh Barnwal, followed by Shaurya Sharma with AIR 1714, Arnab Pandey with AIR 1881, Aryan Aditya with AIR 2367, Archit Shivam with AIR 2941, and Aditya Shivam with AIR 3703, among many others, including notable category rankers. Over 50 students of Delhi Public School Ranchi qualified for JEE Advanced 2025. Nupur Singh bagged AIR 2139, followed by Dript Divyansh Pandey, securing AIR 2533, and Aditya Shaurya Singh, who secured AIR 4393. More than 115 students from Brother's Academy secured their rank in JEE Advanced. Shourya with AIR 1714, Aryan with AIR 2367, and Tanya with AIR 2876 are among the top performers after Sahil and Anand.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
JEE Advanced 2025: Mumbai's Parth, Sahil top; families relocated to support their preparation
As the JEE Advanced 2025 results were announced on Monday, two students from Maharashtra made it to the list of top 10 All India Rankers. Parth Vartak from Mumbai's Vile Parle secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 4, while Sahil Deo from Nashik is AIR 7 — both now looking forward to joining the coveted Computer Science Engineering (CSE) program at IIT Bombay. Parth, the son of an engineer and a practicing Ayurvedic doctor, has always had a deep-seated love for mathematics. 'Solving math puzzles with my father was more than a hobby — it helped me relax, even during the most intense phases of JEE preparation,' said the 17-year-old, who studied at Narayana E-Techno School in Marol through its integrated JEE coaching program. JEE Advanced Rank Predictor | JEE Advanced Result Live | AIR 1 Rajit Gupta | AIR 2 Saksham Jindal | AIR 4 Parth Vartak | AIR 5 Ujjwal Kesari | AIR 7 Sahil Deo | JEE Advanced Topper List | JoSAA Counselling Explained Growing up in a highly academic joint family in Vile Parle, Parth's inclination toward studies came naturally. 'He genuinely enjoyed studying — we never had to remind him, even as a young child,' said his mother, Dr Mrunal Vartak. Although their Vile Parle home is not far from Marol, the Vartak family temporarily relocated to Andheri to minimize Parth's commute to the coaching center. 'Traffic in Mumbai is unpredictable — even a short distance can cost two valuable hours,' Dr Vartak explained, sharing the reason behind their decision to move into a rented apartment closer to the institute. Parth believed that setting goals and taking efforts to meet them is the best way toward success. 'Being passionate about your goal is non-negotiable. If you love the journey, you'll stay focused and keep learning,' he said. The weekly mock-tests at his coaching institute which replicate the JEE-Advanced exam helped Parth to prepare well with smaller goals. 'Every weekend, I would get a thorough evaluation of my strengths and weaknesses,' said Sahil. For Sahil Deo, the road to AIR 7 was paved with strategy, sacrifice, and support. Although delighted by Sahil's impressive rank, it wasn't an unexpected result for the Deo family which shifted city from Nashik to Mumbai just so that Sahil gets good JEE preparation. Sahil was also a student at Narayana E-Techno School in Marol. Originally from Nashik, the Deo family shifted base to Andheri in Mumbai two years ago to ensure Sahil received the best JEE coaching environment. 'It was a small move for a big dream,' said his father, Mukesh Deo, a mechanical engineer, reasoning the family's move to ensure that Sahil does not feel alone while preparing for JEE. 'He was very much focused when it came to studies and we were sure that he would get a good score,' said the father. His elder brother, Vedant — an IIT Delhi graduate in CSE — has been a support for him throughout the rigorous and extensive training for JEE for the past two years. According to Sahil, setting up small goals and working toward achieving them was his strategy for success. 'Every weekly test was a checkpoint. I used the feedback to fine-tune my preparation for the next one,' said Sahil, who gave up his FIDE-rated chess pursuits to fully dedicate time and energy on the JEE goal. To unwind, he would turn to reading and watching science documentaries on YouTube.
The Print
30-05-2025
- The Print
Two arrested after exchange of fire with police in Punjab's Hoshiarpur
The arrested individuals were identified as Sahil and Jagdeep Singh, residents of Sultanwind in Amritsar. One of them was injured in retaliatory police firing. Hoshiarpur (PB), May 29 (PTI) Two persons involved in snatching incidents were arrested following a shootout with police here on Thursday evening, an official said. Explaining the case, Hoshiarpur Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Malik said that a police team conducting routine checks near the Rara bridge in Tanda tehsil on Thursday signalled two men on a motorcycle to stop. The men, who had their faces covered, attempted to flee towards the Dhusi Bandh embankment along the Beas river and allegedly fired at least four shots at the police team while doing so. In retaliatory firing, Sahil sustained a bullet injury and rushed to a local hospital, SSP Malik said. He said Sahil has five criminal cases including robbery, theft and drug offences registered against him, while Jagdeep is named in one case. Police have recovered 270 grams of heroin, Rs 15,600 cash and a country-made pistol from their possession, the SSP said. PTI COR CHS RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
