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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
JEE Advanced 2025: Ujjawal Kesari, who clinched AIR 5, reveals unconventional secret behind his success — and it involves Doraemon
Ujjawal Kesari, a Delhi native, secured an impressive All India Rank of 5 in his first attempt at JEE Advanced through a blend of disciplined study, parental support, and stress-relieving meditation and Doraemon episodes. His success underscores the importance of focused preparation and mental well-being. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Meditation, daily conversations with his parents, and the occasional episode of Doraemon—Ujjawal Kesari's unconventional approach to JEE Advanced paid off handsomely, helping him secure an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 5 on his very first and brought up in Delhi, with roots in Bihar, Ujjawal studied at Birla Vidya Niketan. His father works in placement services, and his mother is a homemaker. His elder sister is a history researcher at a think tank. "I have seen my parents struggle to provide me with the best. That kept me going—I wanted to get into a good college and make them proud," he told his preparation in Class XI, Ujjawal stuck to a disciplined routine of 10–12 hours of daily study, giving equal time to all three subjects. He relied on a combination of coaching and self-study, with NCERT as his go-to resource for JEE the high-pressure environment, he consciously avoided getting overwhelmed. "I never took pressure from competition. I spoke to my parents every night about whatever I was going through," he said. "Meditation helped me stay calm, and I would watch Doraemon when I needed a break."On his approach to tough topics, Ujjawal was relentless. "I'd keep trying until I understood it," he message to future aspirants: "Stay focused and don't get distracted by phones or the internet. These years won't come back."Delhi zone's Rajit Gupta bagged the top rank in IIT entrance JEE advanced, results of which were announced on Monday.'A total of 1,80,422 candidates appeared in both papers 1 and 2 in JEE (Advanced) held on May 18. In the exam, 54378 candidates have qualified,' a senior official said.'Out of the total qualified candidates, 9404 are female candidates,' he Gupta of IIT Delhi zone is the top ranker in the Common Rank List (CRL). He obtained 332 out of 360 Majhi of IIT Kharagpur zone is the top-ranked female candidate with CRL 16. She obtained 312 out of 360 marks.(with TOI inputs)
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Meditation, Doraemon and success at JEE Advanced
New Delhi: Meditation, daily chats with parents and the occasional episode of Doraemon—Ujjawal Kesari's formula to crack JEE Advanced may sound unconventional, but it helped him secure an All India Rank (AIR) 5 in his very first attempt. Born and brought up in Delhi, with roots in Bihar, Ujjawal studied at Birla Vidya Niketan. His father works in placement services, and his mother is a homemaker. His elder sister is a history researcher at a think tank. "I have seen my parents struggle to provide me with the best. That kept me going—I wanted to get into a good college and make them proud," he said. Starting his preparation in Class XI, Ujjawal stuck to a disciplined routine of 10–12 hours of daily study, giving equal time to all three subjects. He relied on a combination of coaching and self-study, with NCERT as his go-to resource for JEE Main. Despite the high-pressure environment, he consciously avoided getting overwhelmed. "I never took pressure from competition. I spoke to my parents every night about whatever I was going through," he said. "Meditation helped me stay calm, and I would watch Doraemon when I needed a break." On his approach to tough topics, Ujjawal was relentless. "I'd keep trying until I understood it," he said. His message to future aspirants: "Stay focused and don't get distracted by phones or the internet. These years won't come back."
News18
3 days ago
- Science
- News18
Meet Delhi's Ujjawal Kesari, Who Secured AIR 5 In JEE Advanced And Aims To Join IISc Bangalore
Last Updated: JEE Advanced AIR 5 Ujjawal Kesari has also been selected to represent India in the International Chemistry Olympiad slated to be held in Dubai in July this year. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025 results were announced on Monday. Meet Ujjawal Kesari, native of Delhi, who grabbed the All India Rank – 5 by scoring 324 marks out of a total of 360 in the IIT entrance exam. It was his keen interest in physics and mathematics that drove him to take this route. He would spend almost 10 to 12 hours daily for his JEE preparation. Ujjawal also 99.999 percentile in the JEE Main 2025 first session exam and secured an overall rank of 33. He did not appear for the second session. He had joined Vidyamandir Classes, New Delhi since class 10 for his JEE preparations. 'The flow of JEE Mains and Advanced went simultaneously. I mostly referred to notes and modules I received from my teachers. For JEE Mains, I referred to NCERT books extensively, especially for the chemistry section. I studied around 10-12 hours daily. During school days, after returning, I would spend around 5-6 hours on JEE preparation," the 17-year-old said. 'I always had an interest in science field especially physics, But I was never interested in biology. Hence always wanted to go to engineering. I have been inclined towards math and physics since childhood," Ujjawal told News18. 'There are many ups and downs but we have to keep trying and not give up in between," he added. Unlike many students who opt for IITs, Ujjawal plans to go to IISc Bangalore as he wishes to take up research in physics. 'It is one of the best institutes for in India for research. Physics was my favourite subject," he said. He has also been selected to represent India in the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) slated to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in July this year. He completed his schooling from CBSE-affiliated Birla Vidyamandir Niketan wherein he 97.4 per cent in class 10 and 97.8 per cent in class 12th. His father is in the placement service and runs his own consultancy while his mother is a housewife. First Published: June 02, 2025, 13:42 IST
