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News18
2 days ago
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- News18
JEE Advanced 2025: Won't Go To IIT, Says Student Who Scored 324/360
Last Updated: Ujjwal Kesari's success journey began in Class 8, when his love for Physics and Maths led him to choose Science in Class 11, setting the foundation for his JEE achievement The results of JEE Advanced 2025 have been announced, and an extraordinary feat has come to light. Seventeen-year-old Ujjwal Kesari from South Delhi has secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 5 with a score of 324 out of 360. With such stellar marks, Ujjwal could have easily secured admission to coveted programs like Computer Science at IIT Bombay or IIT Delhi. However, he surprised everyone by declaring that he would not be joining any IIT. Despite his exceptional performance, Ujjwal's decision to opt out of IIT has left many astonished. Why Choose IISc Bangalore? Instead, Ujjwal has expressed his desire to join the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore. He revealed in an interview that his passion lies in research, particularly in the field of quantum physics, and he believes that IISc Bangalore is the right place for him to pursue this interest. He stated that while IITs offer excellent job opportunities with lucrative packages, his goal is not to seek employment but to advance in research. JEE Main Exam Preparation Ujjwal's journey to success began in the 8th standard when he decided to take science in the 11th standard, driven by his love for Physics and Mathematics. His consistent planning and dedication have paid off, placing him among the top candidates in the country's toughest entrance exam. The key to Ujjwal's preparation was his consistency. He ensured equal time was devoted to all subjects, regardless of whether they were his strengths or weaknesses. He minimised breaks and maintained a steady flow in his studies, a strategy that proved successful. Support From Family Family support played a crucial role in Ujjwal's journey. As the youngest in his family, with his elder sister in the arts stream, he received unwavering encouragement from his father, who works in a private job, and his mother, a homemaker. This support was instrumental in helping him achieve his dreams. Stay Away From Phone Ujjwal has a valuable tip for fellow JEE aspirants: stay away from phones. He emphasised that screen time is a significant distraction and reducing it is essential for success. By strictly following this rule, Ujjwal found the secret to his achievement. Inspiration For Students Ujjwal's story serves as an inspiration to all JEE students. He not only secured a top rank but also followed his heart in choosing the path he believed was right. For those preparing for JEE, Ujjwal's journey offers lessons in focus, consistency, and the importance of following one's dreams, whether it leads to IIT or IISc. First Published: June 04, 2025, 19:15 IST
Indian Express
3 days ago
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- Indian Express
‘I want to go to IISc Bangalore… feel like IIT would not be the right fit for me': AIR 5 Ujjwal Kesari
Every few hours, in the middle of his study marathons, 17-year-old Ujjwal Kesari from South Delhi allowed himself a reward — one short episode of Doraemon. 'I love watching animated films. I love watching Doraemon,' he said. 'But since I couldn't get distracted, I used to skip watching it so that I could study and focus on my goal. But when I took short breaks in between, I used to watch it.' That clarity and self-control helped Kesari secure the fifth position in the JEE Advanced 2025 Common Rank List released Monday, placing him among the top 10 in one of India's most competitive entrance exams. His score — 324 marks out of 360 — opens doors to the most coveted courses in the country: Computer Science at both IIT-Bombay and IIT-Delhi, he said. But Kesari has chosen to walk a different path. 'I want to go to IISc Bangalore,' he said. 'I made this decision because I want to go forward and pursue research, and I feel like IIT would not be the right fit for me. It is known for the best packages, but that is not what I am looking for.' Kesari's decision didn't come on a whim. He had made up his mind years ago. 'Since Class 8, I had decided that I would take the science stream in Class 11,' he said. 'My love for physics and maths made me passionate about giving the JEE examination.' What excites him most now is quantum physics, a field he hopes to pursue seriously in the coming years. 'I aim to pursue research in the quantum physics area as I think it is very fascinating and has a promising future,' he said. Kesari's preparation strategy was marked by balance and consistency. 'I always used to give equal time to all my main subjects. Even my weaknesses and strengths,' he said. 'I would not focus on taking too many breaks. I would keep the flow and consistency when I sat down to study.' The youngest of two siblings, Kesari lives with his family. 'My sister is pursuing the arts stream, and I have moved towards sciences,' he said. His father works in a private job, and his mother is a homemaker. For future aspirants, Kesari offered one practical piece of advice, a habit he strictly followed through his years of preparation: 'Stay away from the phone. Screen time is the biggest distraction these days, and it is very important to minimise it.'
Indian Express
4 days ago
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- Indian Express
JEE Advanced 2025: AIR 5 Ujjwal Kesari prefers BSc Physics at IISc Bangalore over BTech from IIT-Bombay
Ujjwal Kesari has bagged the fifth rank in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025 by obtaining 324 marks out of 360 marks. He appeared from the IIT Delhi zone. The 17-year-old wants to study at IISc Bangalore and do a Bachelor of Science in the subjects before moving to research and a PhD in physics. JEE Advanced Rank Predictor | JEE Advanced Result 2025 | JEE Main CRL 1 'For research, IISc is India's best institute, and I had aimed for a seat there from my 7th grade itself,' the JEE Advanced topper added. 'I knew IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) was an easier option for admission to IISc Bangalore, but I chose JEE Advanced 2025 over other entrance exams as there is more study material and guidance available around,' he said. The result of the Joint Entrance Examination Advanced (JEE Advanced) 2025 has been announced today, June 2. As many as 54,378 (44,974 male and 9,404 female) candidates qualified for JEE Advanced this year. Most candidates from the IIT Hyderabad zone have qualified JEE Advanced 2025 exam. As many as 12,946 students have qualified from the IIT-H zone alone, followed by 11,370 from IIT Delhi and 11,226 from the IIT Bombay zone. As many as 5,445 have qualified from the IIT Roorkee zone, 5,353 from IIT Kharagpur zone, 5,295 from IIT Kanpur zone, and 2,743 from IIT Guwahati zone. Kesari appeared in the January session of JEE Main this year. He scored 99.999 percentile, and unlike many top scorers, he was sure he wouldn't appear again. In the final result of JEE Main, he secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 33. He was enrolled in a three-year classroom coaching programme at Vidyamandir Classes, Delhi. Speaking about his preparation strategy, the JEE Advanced CRL 5 said that he studied for 10-12 hours and used to sleep for 8 hours every day. When asked if coaching is necessary, he said, 'Being in a coaching is necessary so that you are in a competitive environment, you are always up to date with the syllabus and you get teachers to guide you when you struggle.' 'Had I not been core science subjects, I would have taken philosophy or geography. These subjects, I feel, are more inclined towards science as compared to other subjects like history and polity,' he said. He is originally from Bihar but his family shifted to Delhi from his kindergarten years. His father runs a consultancy business, primarily in placement services. His mother is a homemaker, and he has a sister who is a researcher in the field of history Mridusmita Deka covers education and has worked with the Careers360 previously. She is an alumnus of Gauhati University and Dibrugarh University. ... Read More
